COMMUNICATIONS
Communications are extremely important in the success of any organization. If you have questions, comments or suggestions, please submit them to the Board. You may do so by sending a letter to the address below or you may submit via the board email link on the internet at www.jrnighthawks.org Complaints must be submitted in writing to the Board of Directors. A written response will be forwarded after the next regular board meeting. The address for submission is:
Natomas Jr. Nighthawks
P. O. Box 340164
Sacramento, Ca 95834DRESS CODE
Football
During the first week of conditioning, participants should dress in shorts, T-shirts and football cleats. After the first week the player will wear the equipment issued to them with a practice jersey. Mouth guards are required at all times. Players should bring a full water bottle to each practice. Cheer
Cheerleaders will wear loose fitting shorts or sweats and tops to practice. No short shorts or nylons. No jeans or clothing with buttons or zippers. Sneakers with socks and shoelaces must be worn. No make-up or face painting. No jewelry or body ring piercing may be worn. Hair must be neatly groomed and kept out of the face and off the shoulders. No ponytail holders with hard objects at the ends, no spring loaded clips and no bobby pins or other objects that may fall out. Fingernails must be trimmed and no nail polish will be allowed. Outside food and drink are not allowed at games or competitions. Coolers will not be allowed into the Natomas High School stadium on game day. If you must bring your own food and drinks it is asked that you enjoy them outside the gated area of any game or competition. Players weigh-in exactly one (1) hour prior to their scheduled game time. Each child needs to arrive at the game site no later than one and a half (1 1/2) hours prior to the scheduled game time. Players that arrive after their team has weighed in will be allowed to weigh-in at half time and participate in the second half with a PAR requirement of (5) plays. Each coaching staff will include individuals who are trained in CPR and first aid. Any football or cheer related injury, regardless of outward appearances, is taken seriously and will be addressed as such. Safety is our primary concern and extra care will be taken in dealing with any reported injury. We would also encourage participants to make known any injury to his/her coach immediately upon occurrence. Participants should not hide injuries in order to facilitate more playing time. Any player sustaining an injury which requires a doctor’s care will be required to provide a medical release from that doctor prior to further participation in games, practices or competition. Your family’s health insurance will serve as the primary care coverage for the participant. In the event you do not have health insurance, Jr. Nighthawks has purchased secondary coverage with a $100 deductible to be paid by the parents or guardian of the participant. Claim forms are available from the association insurance liaison. All medical claims should be filed in a timely manner.
PETS
An official play can include offensive or defensive scrimmage plays or special teams plays such as punts, kick-offs, etc. It is the intent of each coach and the Jr. Nighthawks to provide as much playing time as possible for each participant. Playing time is generally based on the player’s ability to make a positive contribution to the teams efforts.Family pets, leashed or not, should be left at home and are not allowed at the practice fields or at games. This is a safety issue and we ask for your cooperation. PRACTICE
Practice will begin on August 4 at Natomas High School. The first week for all football players will be non-contact. Practices are no more than 2 ½ hours long, no more than 10 hours per week. In order to participate, each child must have the following completed and turned into the association Secretary:
In the event you cannot be at a practice it is mandatory that one of the coaches be notified prior to practice. The following penalties apply:
I
If a player leaves NJN prior to the start of the season, they are entitled to a refund of Registration fees paid, minus the nonrefundable deposit/Administration fee.
II
Once the Season begins, the balance of the participation fee will be refunded minus the administration fee ONLY when:
All refunds will be mailed within 30 days of notification of being cut from the team or 30 days from the time that notice of the child’s injury was reported.
III
If a child leaves or quits his/her team they are NOT entitled to a refund of any monies. NO refunds are given after team certification (Jamboree) for any reason. Any child that is let go from a team due to misconduct will not be entitled to a refund of any monies.
All fees that are paid through Fundraising are NON refundable.SIX-YEAR OLDS
Six-year old children are allowed to participate per SYFC rules.Natomas High School's Campus is a tobacco free zone. This means no smoking on any part of the High School campus including the parking lot areas. Drug & alcohol use is strictly forbidden at games, practices and other associated events and will not be tolerated. Anyone involved in such activities will be asked to leave.
Natomas Jr. Nighthawks • PO Box 340164 • Sacramento, CA 95834 • Information Hotline: (916) 557-8787