South Brunswick Police Athletic League 2010 Football & Cheer Orientation

1. South BrunswickPolice Athletic League 2010Football & Cheer Orientation

2. Orientation History of South Brunswick Police Athletic League (SB PAL) Overview of the SB PAL rules and regulations Football overview Cheer overview

3. SB PAL History & Vision Began as Recreational Flag League. Programs now include: Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading, Pop Warner Flag (5 – 7 years old), Tournament Basketball, Wrestling, Township Flag (8-13 years old) The purpose of our organization (bylaws): • Providing children of South Brunswick Township or eligible children from surrounding communities with opportunities and activities for constructive use of leisure time. • Develop a friendly relationship between community, its youth and the police officers and engender a spirit of respect for law and order. • Establish developmental and competitive sports within the community.

4. PAL Rules & Regulations Registration / Financial commitments • Registration is first-come, first-serve basis. Pre-registration is available at the banquet • Full payment is expected at time of registration unless otherwise arranged • checks returned for insufficient funds will result in additional $25 fee and a Cash or money order is required to replace the bounced check(s). • Failure to remain current with financial obligations will result in player’s suspension

5. PAL Rules & Regulations Absences • Unexcused absences from regular season or post-season events are grounds for dismissal from program • Dismissed participants may apply for re-instatement next season but are not eligible for pre-registration • Participants who are absent (unexcused) for more than 50% of practices are not permitted to compete in that week’s event • Arrive on-time, unexcused lateness may result in dismissal from practice or game • Parents/guardians must attend flag practice – no drop-offs • Vacations • Football, only 5 consecutive excused practices are allowed • Cheer, only 5 excused practices are allowed for the season

6. PAL Rules & Regulations Equipment / Awards • Maintain uniforms properly and return in clean condition; uniform deposit required • All post-season awards are sole responsibility of SBPAL • Only SBPAL Regional Champions are eligible to compete in National Competition • Individual or team fundraising without SBPAL permission is prohibited

7. PAL Rules & Regulations Coaching / Practices / Games • Notify Coach / Director of any medical, behavioral, or dietary conditions • Only players, coaches, and SBPAL Exec Board are allowed on field of play or practice field • Parents must remain outside the field of play in designated areas • Coaching by parents from the sidelines during practice or games is prohibited • Coaches may designate parents to perform certain ‘on-field’ functions (play count, chains)

8. PAL Rules & Regulations Coaching / Practices / Games (cont.) • Coaches must be certified: Rutgers or NYSCA • Any coach or parent who violates Code of Conduct will be brought before PAL Discipline Committee • Coaches who violate the law must inform Director immediately or face termination • Coaches are not permitted to request contributions from parents for any reason without prior authorization from SBPAL Board • PAL Board is responsible for all facilities issues. Coaches must refer all matters to Director/Board Member

9. Football Program Overview

10. South Brunswick & Pop Warner • SBPAL Pop Warner is one of 28 associations within the Central Jersey Pop Warner organization • Central Jersey Pop Warner has over 140 tackle teams, 51 flag and 94 cheer teams • Over 6,000 youth • Pop Warner is a national organization, divided into 8 regions covering over 42 states, 400,000 participants, over 7,000 tackle, 1,000 flag and 6,000 cheer teams • Participants must maintain academic standards to participate • Central Jersey Pop Warner is part of the Eastern Region (NY to Maryland) • National website - www.popwarner.com • SBPAL Football adheres to both Central Jersey, Eastern Region and National Pop Warner guidelines and rules

11. Football Age/WeightCriteria

12. Division 2 Teams • Team schedules TBD • Will have a 7 game schedule • Region Playoffs Nov 6th & 7th

13. Football Schedule • Practice begins Sunday, August 1st • Flag • Practice 3 nights a week in August; • 2 nights a week during school • Tackle • Week 1: 10 hours conditioning • 5 nights a week in August • 3 nights a week during school with Saturday walkthroughs • Games on Sunday • Flag 9:00am (subject to change) • MM 10:00am • JPW 11:30am • PW 1:00pm • Arrive 15 minutes early for practices • Scrimmages – approximately 2 to 3 in August • First Game – August 29th • Post-season – Bowl Games/Playoffs

14. 2009 Viking Camps Viking Youth Football Camp Who: Entering grades 3 - 6 Fall 2010 Dates: Mon – Thurs. July 26-29 at SBHS Football complex Time: 9:00am to 12:00pm Cost: $85 per player Viking Intermediate Football Camp Who: Entering grades 7,8,9 Fall 2010 Dates: Mon-Thurs. July 26-29 at SBHS Football Complex Time: 5:00pm to 8:00pm Cost: $85 per player Non-contact instructional camps SB school coaches and guest college coaches will teach young players the safe & proper way to play football Registration forms are located on the www.sbpalsports.org

15. We Can’t Do This Alone! • Coaches need your support • ‘Dinner table’ conversation must be positive & supportive • Volunteer!!! • If you have an issue, problem, concern, suggestion, the steps are: • Speak to your head coach after practice or arrange a time to get together • If needed, escalate to Football Director • If needed, escalate to Football Committee • If needed, escalate to SBPAL Board

16. PAL Football Committee • Jake Rodriguez – PAL President • Mike Muha – PAL Vice President / Coach • Phil Campbell – Football Program Director • Rich Boulware – Assistant Director • Doug Cooper – PAL Board Member (Equipment Manager)

17. Football Coaching Staffs Jr. Pee Wee & Pee Wee (Phil Campbell) Junior Pee-Wee • Head Coach: Andy Goldsmith • Assistant Coaches: Andy Fellouris, Dave Seavers, Doug Cooper, Richard Boulware Pee-Wee • Head Coach: Al Nardi • Assistant Coaches: Phil Campbell, John Elko

18. Football Coaching Staffs Flag Football & Mitey Mite (Rich Boulware) Flag 1 • Head Coach: Richard Meyers • Assistant Coaches: Jay Gardiulo, Robert Spinelli, Greg Kurilla Flag 2 • Head Coach: Jim Woisznies • Assistant Coaches: Mitey Mite • Head Coach: Rich Nasdeo • Assistant Coaches: Jeff Flanders, Dave Olcott, Ed Young, Chet Chinsky

19. Football Certification Process • Child’s original raised seal birth certificate • Copy of the last (final) report card for the school year • Small photo (head and shoulder) • Little Scholars Pop Warner doctor authorization form • Equipment Deposit ($150) • Parent & Player Consent form • Parent Code of Conduct • Player Code of Conduct • Consent for emergency medical treatment form

20. FootballCommunications http://www.sbpalsports.org • Schedules • Contact Info • Directions • Rainouts Email us at: Philc20@aol.com Rich@boulwaremail.com

21. PAL Cheer Committee Cynthia Stark, Cheer Director Zenaida Campbell, Cheer Program

22. COACHES • FLAG: Coach: Robyn Vitale • Mitey Mite: Coach: Autumn Frock • Jr. Pee-Wee: Coach: Cynthia Asst. Coach: Zenaida, Jessica Jr Coaches: Alison, Jessica • Pee-Wee: Coach : Audrey Asst. Coaches: Val, Debi, Lisa Jr Coaches: Dana, Sam C., Megan

23. Cheerleading AgeCriteria

24. Documentation 2 COPIES of 2009 FINAL report card (Including Front & Back) Original Birth Certificate (Applies to ALL members) 2009 Physical fitness & Medical History Form Emergency treatment form (2 copies) 2009 Cheerleader guidelines (signed by parent & cheerleader) Parent Code of Conduct (Signed & for current season) Players Code of Conduct (Signed & for current season) 2009 Participant contract and parental consent form 2009 Parental Guardian Permission and Waiver A recent Head to Shoulder picture of your child.

25. Uniform Deposit • $75 uniform deposit required • Uniforms will be distributed on the first day of Practice.

26. Goals for our Cheerleaders Our Goals are: • Safety • Fun • Progression • Teamwork Our coaches are volunteers Positive & respectful communication is the key to providing the best possible experience for all of us!

27. COMMITMENT • With great anticipation, this year our Jr. Pee-Wee & Pee-Wee squads will take the National Route. • Our competition days are full days! • In order to be a success, it is imperative that the parents get involved to assist with planning & fundraising. Further details once we reach that point. • If anyone backs out if we make the Competition route, there will be a 1 year suspension from cheer.

28. Practice & AttendancePolicies • Practice starts the first week of August. The start date, days & times are determined by your Coach. • Coaches will not schedule practices on Friday’s so you may plan long weekends with your family. • Coaches will review dress policy as well as what is allowed on the field with their teams. • Practices after Labor Day will decrease by a day. • Attendance is as follows: 5 unexcused absences are permitted before removal from a team. 3 lateness’s of more than 10 minutes each, equals one absence – excused absences are ONLY religious education class & prolonged illness with a doctor’s note.

29. Cheerleading Communications If you have an issue, problem, concern or suggestion, the proper steps are: • Speak to your head coach after practice or arrange a time to get together • If needed, escalate to a Cheer Co-Director • If needed, escalate to Cheer Committee • If needed, escalate to SBPAL Board

30. 2009 CheerleadingCompetition Schedule JR.PW'S & PW'S To Be Announced

31. CheerleadingCommunications Cynthia Stark cstark0722@verizon.net 732-319-1045 http://www.sbpalsports.org Schedules News Contact Info Directions

32. South BrunswickPolice Athletic League 2009Football & Cheer Orientation Questions?