AVAC SUMMER CAMP @ P. KNIGHT HIGH SCHOOL - AUG 23-24
Fairness, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Caring
About Us
The Antelope Valley Athletic Club (AVAC) is a volunteer-based organization that has offered recreational athletic programs for the Antelope Valley’s youth since 1998. Our program emphasizes learning, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun. AVAC Lady Hoyas is also one of many Chapters of AVAC United LLC.
The LADY HOYAS Basketball Organization strongly believes in and teaches that “Character Counts”. To this end, we subscribe to the Six Pillars of Character: Fairness, Citizenship, Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring. We seek to create a positive growth-filled environment where participants will learn the fundamentals of the game; but more importantly, they will learn how to be good citizens both on and off the court.
In order to achieve the goal of creating a positive environment, it is important that everyone involved agree and accept the philosophy that character counts and become personally accountable for their actions. This includes administrators, coaches, volunteers, players, families, friends, and fans. We must all remember that the program is for the benefit of the kids, which is the sole purpose for the Hoyas Travel Basketball Club. Travel Basketball is very competitive and, at times, winning becomes the single most important goal for many organizations. The Hoyas also believe and teach that winning
is important and is one of the reasons that we are a part of the travel circuit. However, we strongly believe that “pursuing victory with honor” is a much higher objective than just winning championships. The most successful youth sports organizations are those who can effectively teach kids to have fun, instill sportsmanship, develop character, and win championships.
Families are an integral part of the program. We need families to get involved and support your child and the organization. We cannot exist and continue to provide worth-while services to our community without the support and participation of the family. We expect parents to support and reinforce the guidelines of the organization. We also expect families to get involved by cheering for all players, this includes Hoyas players and those from the other teams. We win with honor and accept defeat with class and sportsmanship. Another important aspect of family participation is helping to fundraise for the organization, paying dues, and other financial obligations in a timely manner, volunteering at AVAC sponsored tournaments, coaching, becoming a team parent, etc. Through our collective efforts, we can achieve the goals of the organization and set the standard for all youth organizations to emulate.
REGISTRATION AND FEES
Membership dues for the travel team program will be payable on a monthly basis. Dues help to support the travel teams and administrative costs, (i.e., insurance, facilities, vehicles, supplies, etc.). Fees for two (2) tournaments are included in the dues (with the exception of long-distance and out of state tournaments). Family rates are available.
The fee schedule is:
Order your uniforms here:
PROGRAM OUTLINE
As noted above, the travel team program requires a commitment from all involved. Attached is a tentative schedule of tournaments that we plan to participate in for the upcoming year. Please note tournaments are subject to change at the discretion of the program. The program shall consist of more than just playing basketball. Tutoring, mentoring, community outreach, volunteerism, and fundraising are a few of the activities being planned. Specifically, the following will be included with membership in the program:
Additionally, if fundraising efforts and/or business sponsorships are successful, we will attempt to contribute towards other accessories such as team shoes.
PARENTAL SUPPORT
AVAC Hoyas greatly appreciates the support and participation of all family members and friends and would like to encourage your continued support in the next year. If you are interested in volunteering your services, please contact Keneisha Sellers, Administrative Lead, to sign up and to inform us of any special talents you may have that would be beneficial to our program. Some of the areas that we need help in include team parenting/chaperoning, transportation, tournament helpers, fundraising organizers, sponsorship organizers, team statisticians, website administrators, etc.
SPONSORSHIPS
In addition to fundraisers, AVAC will also attempt to obtain sponsorships from local businesses within our community and surrounding areas. As an incentive, we will credit 50% of individual sponsorships raised to that player’s membership dues. For example, if a player or parent obtains a sponsorship of $1,000, $500 will be credited toward the player’s membership dues.
I, (Legal Guardian/Parent listed within this form), hereby give permission for my child to participate and/or work with AVAC United Youth Sports Programs & Mentoring INC After School Sports Program.
PHYSICIAN RELEASE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
In the event a medical emergency arises and the legal guardian/parent is unavailable to make certain medical care decisions, you, the legal guardian/parent agree to permit our organization to act in your absence to ensure your player(s) receives emergency life care services if necessary from your preferred treating physician or any licensed medical professional in the event your preferred physician is unavailable for treatment for any reason. This authorization does NOT cover major surgery unless the medical opinions of two other licensed physicians or dentist concurring in the necessity for each surgery, are obtained before the surgery is performed. You agree to share with our organization any medical facts or medical concerns regarding the child’s medical history including allergies, medications being taken, and any physical impairments to which a physician/dentist should be alerted
PHOTO RELEASE
By means of registration you hereby grant our organization permission to use your player(s) likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media (“photo”) in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. You understand and agree that all photos will become the property of our organization and will not be returned. You furthermore understand that you are hereby providing an irrevocably authorization to our organization to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, or distribute these photos for any lawful purpose. In addition, you furthermore waive your rights and the rights of your players to inspect or approve the finished product wherein the player(s) likeness may appear. Additionally, you waive your rights any any rights of your player(s) you register within this form to any rights to royalties and/or other compensation arising or related to the use of these photos. In submitting this form, you hereby are holding our organization harmless in which you are releasing and forever discharging all claims, demands, and/or causes of action in which you, your player(s), heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and/or any other persons acting on your(s) or your player(s) behalf or on behalf of any estate representatives who have or may have by reason of this authorization.
FUNDRAISER AGREEMENT
I (we), the undersigned legal guardian(s)/parent(s) of the (player(s) registered on this profile) agree to assist our player in the AVAC Hoyas Travel Basketball Program fundraisers as part of our player(s) participation in the program. I furthermore agree to pay an “opt-out” fee of $75.00 for any fundraising event that I (we) do not participate in.
REFUND POLICY
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS once uniforms and/or other AV Hoyas travel gear have been ordered.