Communication Ensuring that you receive the most up to date information is critical! ⬚ Sign up for Remind texts from Coach Croswhite (Text @gd4ka to 81010) ⬚ Ensure you have a good email on file ⬚ Be prepared to attend any parent meetings ⬚ Bookmark the CHS Booster website Preparing for the season The logistics in joining a team can sometimes be overwhelming, but here are the summarized “to do” items that should be done before the first practice: ⬚ Ensure your student-athlete has a sport physical exam ⬚ Turn in the completed AIA clearance packet *before* the first practice ⬚ Pay the required $20 activity participation fee (easy online option through Infinite Campus or through the bookstore) Enter your volunteer preferences No sport or activity can have a successful season without the help of the parent volunteers. A volunteer form is published before the start of season, then we get detailed sign ups as the dates get closer. ⬚ Consider and sign up to be the coordinator for any of the events listed (optional) ⬚ Ensure a timer is available for one (1) or more of our home meets (*sign up mandatory*) ⬚ Sign up for your preferred areas to support our biggest events (*mandatory*): September 14-17: Wolves Classic October 8: Saturday Night Fever Team Gear Take a look at the catalog, then have your orders in by August 24th. Many items available as general CHS support. More information and are posted on our website. ⬚ Review the team gear catalog and have the order in by August 24th (placed on 8/25) ⬚ Team suits are ordered through the coaches - be ready for sizing Donation of Items Items for donation are crucial to ensuring we have enough of a supply. Please select water and/or Gatorade and bring to the swim classroom by August 25th. ⬚ Bottled Water and/or Gatorade cases by August 25th to the classroom Tax Credit Arizona law ARS 43-1089.01 enables taxpayers a tax credit contribution of up to $400.00 per calendar year if filing status is Married, filing Joint Return; $200.00 per year if filing Single or Head of Household; and, $200.00 per year if filing status is Married filing separate return — for contributions that fund extracurricular activities in public schools. A tax credit is a full refund, not a deduction. ⬚ You can download the Tax Credit form here - or - ⬚ Click here to make an easy online donation - indicate CHS Swim and Dive team! Wolf Bites - Dining With Wolves Fundraiser Check back frequently for updated locations and days to Wolf Bites - Dining with Wolves fundraising! These are fun events promoting team spirit while raising a few bucks at the same time! ⬚ Print out the Buffalo Wild Wings and Culver’s flyers- direct friends and family to use it! ⬚ Put down additional dates for Wolf Bites! General Team Sponsorship We rely on our local sponsors for so many things. Be sure to send or visit a local business and offer them an opportunity to sponsor our team! All information on sponsorship is available on our website. ⬚ Identify local businesses that might be interested in sponsoring our team ⬚ Find the sample email on the website to send out to local businesses Last Item -- Cheer LOUDLY! Above everything, your support of your student-athlete is the number one factor to success. ⬚ Come out to the meets and support - by cheering LOUDLY! |