-The level of support given to a participant by the parents will have a measured impact as to the success of each player. To better understand the parent’s role and involvement in the program, we have developed the following guidelines and recommendations:

•Parents and visitors at practices and games must stay in designated areas reserved for the spectators. Sideline areas on game day and the practice fields are off limits unless the parent has been asked to be involved in some aspect of the practice or game.

•Parents are encouraged to cheer for their teams from the stands with enthusiasm but should never yell obscenities or derogatory remarks aimed at the opponents or conduct themselves in an offensive manner. As a result of such action, a team can be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct and the fan may be removed from the grounds.

•A large number of people are needed to help the program run smoothly. Each parent is asked to volunteer a portion of his or her time during the season to help make the program run efficiently.

•It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation to and from practice and games.

•If a participant's grades are unsatisfactory or homework starts to become a problem, the parent should notify the head coach and together determine the best course of action to be taken.

•Parents should always maintain a cooperative attitude towards coaches, participants, officials and board members. Remember, all are volunteers.

-Parents are as important to the success of the football team. Coaches and parents must work together. Please keep the coaches informed about problems or issues that may have an impact on your child’s behavior or physical restrictions. If your child has been sick, taking medication, or experiencing emotional trauma, please make sure the coaches are made aware of the problem as soon as possible. Parents and coaches must communicate with mutual respect and cooperation. Many Dolphin communications are provided by email or posting to our website at www.westkendalldolphins.org. This handbook serves as an attempt to reduce the number of emails and to establish expectations. We will also provide information at practices to the players verbally and/or in hard copy. In addition, each team will be appointing a team manager to handle last-minute notifications and other business.

2010 Tackle Football Requirements:

   For Registration Book

   1. Copy of original birth certificate

   2. Current 2010 Physical

   3. June 2010 Report Card (Each athlete is required to have a minimum 2.0 GPA for the 09-10 school year)

   4. 2x2 Photo