Tuesday, July 5, 2011

2011 Preseason Schedule and Important Information

Hello Waterpolo Families

We are opening our 2011 season with a great group of athletes. Coach Jeff, Coach Lloyd and I are providing you with super important information in advance to help you plan ahead for the upcoming season which will begin Monday, August 15th.

The following info should prepare you well for the upcoming season: Please complete all documents and send copies before August 15th to Anita Stark :)

Anita Stark,
4625 SW 53rd Ave
Portland OR 97221

If you would prefer to scan and e-mail completed documents please do:) All athletes must complete new paperwork, including returning athletes.

1. LHS club waterpolo REQUIRES athletes to be a USA water polo member for insurance purposes. Please go to https://webpoint.usawaterpolo.com/wp/memberships/join.asp.

Silver athlete membership is sufficient. Please choose Lincoln 17082 as your club. Please complete prior to August 15th and mail a copy of your card (temporary is fine) to Anita.
2. LHS Club waterpolo athletes must have an approved physical exam and history completed by a qualified medical provider before participating August 15th. The physical must be done upon entering 9th grade and upon entering 11th grade. Please complete prior to August 15th and mail a copy to Anita.
3. All athletes must compete the attached updated clearance form. Please complete prior to August 15th and mail a copy to Anita.
3. As well, a blue card will need to be competed the first week of school and is required each year, which is signed by the athlete and parent/guardian. These forms are available in the LHS school office during school registration. Please complete and turn into the coach the first week of school.
4. The pre-season schedule is attached. All practices are at the MAC Club. The first practice is Monday, August 15th at 6:45 pm.

Please complete the attached Mac Waiver and Rules of Conduct. Please complete prior to August 15th and mail a copy to Anita. You cannot be at the MAC club without a signed MAC Waiver.
5. Redmond planning is underway and deposits will be due soon to secure housing. The week long intensive training camp is by invitation from Coach Jeff and Coach Lloyd. The estimated cost is $550. Details will be sent out shortly. You will be asked to make a deposit. Preseason practice will finalize your invitation to Redmond.

6. The best spot to quickly gather information is our website www.lincolnpolo.blogspot.com but other good sources are via email, talking with teammates, coaches and captains.
7. Everyone must complete the attached registration for the 2011 season. The cost for the season is $225. The amount of $210 helps cover the expense of equipment, pool time, registration and tournament fees, referee fees, coaches' expenses (please realize that our coaches donate their time); the remaining $15 is for the player at the awards banquet at the end of the season. Please complete registration and mail a copy to Anita by August 15th.

Make checks payable to "LHS Water Polo". Participation in a club sport such as water polo does not count toward Lincoln's maximum athletic participation fees. If your student also plans to participate in a school team winter and spring sport, you will need to pay for those separately and won't get credit for paying for water polo.
Fees are due no later than Sept 1st. You may mail your check directly to Jim Claypool, Treasurer:

Lincoln Water Polo

c/o Jim Claypool
3814 NW Thurman Street
Portland OR 97210

Any athletes who have not paid their fee by September 1, 2011 will not be allowed to play until their fee is paid (first game is TBD potentially September 6).

The team has some funds set aside for scholarships to help families who need assistance. In general scholarship assistance is available for families who qualify for the federal free/reduced lunch program but may also be made to families whose current circumstances require some financial help this season. To request a scholarship, please reply to me or discuss it the coach. Scholarship requests/recipient information is kept confidential. If you are not familiar with the free/reduced lunch program, please see:http://www.nutrition.pps.k12.or.us/.docs/pg/10057

 
Questions? Please email (team treasurer): jac770@comcast.net

 
8. Parent Meeting ~ Our kickoff meeting will be on Sept 7th @ 6:00 pm at James and Anita Stark's Home, 4625 SW 53rd Avenue, Portland, OR 97221. We encourage all parents to attend to answer questions and to keep you in the loop and meet fellow water polo parents. A great deal of information is covered at the meeting that is not covered via e-mail or blog.

The meeting is for parents only ~ the athletes will be at practice with the assistant coaches.

9. We MAY do another apparel order in the fall.  If you were not included in the apparel/swimsuit orders in June please contact to order ~ the deadline to order is 7/7/11.

Team t-shirt (must have this is our team uniform - order form attached) - contact Roya at sohaeyr@ohsu.edu

For your team swimsuit/speedo:


Price: $36

DO NOT ORDER THE BOY SUITS FROM THE GIRL’S LINK


Price: $76

 
Once again mail prior to August 15th to Anita Stark. You will not be allowed in the water for preseason practice or Redmond.

LHS Registration form (attached)


Mac Waiver (attached)

Code of Conduct (attached)

Updated Physical Clearance (attached) all athletes must complete and to be completed by a parent or guardian

Approved physical exam and history completed by a qualified medical provider (if entering 9th or 11th grade) good for 2 years

Pre-Season Schedule (attached) Just use to mark your calendar:)

And this is a lot of information to digest ~ we have made every attempt to provide you with all the information we know at the point. And we wanted you to have it early this year. If you have any questions ~ I am available ~ and this info will be posted on the Blog along with the forms.
Anita Stark
LHS Water Polo Administrator
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