2015-2016 PARENT GUIDE BOOK
Interlake Football Parents
All Varsity and JVC team parents are part of the Interlake Football Parent Organization (FPO).
The purpose of our organization is to support the players and coaches. As members of the
FPO, we meet regularly to discuss the needs of the football team and how we can raise funds to
support their program. The FPO meets once a month. All are invited and encouraged to
attend. There are no FPO membership fees, but at the minimum, we ask that each family helps
out in at least 3 events, or if you cannot help in any event, that you make a financial contribution
to the program. The Interlake Saints Football Program is overseen by and runs through the
Interlake High School Booster Club. We encourage all FPO members to join the Interlake High
School Athletic Booster Club.
Please note that JVC-Team players and parents are always included with
Varsity team events, meetings, dinners, etc. unless they are directed otherwise.
Mission Statement
The Interlake Football Parent Organization (FPO) shall support and enhance the football related
activities that fall under the direction of the Athletic Department at Interlake High School, by
striving to elevate school spirit, provide financial assistance, and encourage the cooperative
support of the school community.
The primary function of Interlake FPO is to develop fundraising opportunities and orchestrate
the implementation of those opportunities for the football program at Interlake High School,
including scholarship assistance for football athletes in need.
Program Policies:
Communication Chain of Command:
We ask that if any questions or concerns should arise, parents and players contact the proper
chain of command in order to have the situation resolved in a timely manner. It is important
that we teach our student athletes to take responsibility in their relationships in life, and to
develop a mature way of working with others during a conflict. If the issue is with a position
coach, then we ask student athletes with their parents to find time with that coach to work
through the issues. If the problem cannot be corrected by the first level of the chain, then
contacting the next individual on the list would be the next appropriate step. If the problem is
still not resolved, then a meeting with all parties is the next step.
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Players – are encouraged to contact their head coach or the program’s Head Football
Coach
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Parents – are encouraged to contact either the FPO President or the Head Football
Coach
If the problem cannot be resolved within the program, the next step would be the Athletic
Director, and the final chain of contact would be the Interlake Administration.
Email Code of Ethics:
Throughout the year there will be many emails coming from your Team Parent Reps. Since
there are so many emails being generated, we try to keep communication coming from 1 person
per team (either Varsity Parent Rep or JVC-Team Parent rep). For the courtesy of others, we
ask that parents refrain from responding to emails in a “reply all” manner. Please direct emails to
the appropriate responsible person involved to eliminate additional emails being sent. Also, if you
want to send an email to all team families, please do so through your team Parent Rep. They
will gladly work with you to make sure your message gets sent.
Website:
For the most up-to-date information, go to www.interlakegridiron.com.
Event calendar/schedules
• Club Gear-Team apparel
• Fundraising items/opportunities
• Sponsors/Sponsorship
• Team meals
• Coaches information
• Board information
• Booster information
• Roster
• Highlight game and event photos
Equipment Issue/Return:
EQUIPMENT ISSUE:
Players shall be assigned equipment at the beginning of the season and are required to sign for
all items on loan from Interlake High School. Players are responsible for purchasing their
own girdles, shoes, and gloves. Scholarships are available for the items that need to be
purchased; please contact Coach Myers if you should need financial assistance.
EQUIPMENT RETURN:
Equipment return date and time will be posted on our www.interlakegridiron.com website and a
reminder email shall be sent by the Varsity and JVC-Team Parent Rep notifying all families of the
equipment return date. Fines will be issued to all lost or damaged IHS equipment which can
then be paid through the IHS accountant. Fines will need to be paid prior to beginning any other
sport or the beginning of the football season, unpaid fines can also lead to holding the students
high school transcript.
Replacement Cost:
Helmet
$320
Game Jersey
$100
Shoulder Pads
$220
Game Pants
$70
Knee Pads
$20
Practice Jersey
$50
Thigh Pads
$20
Practice Pants
$40
Hip Pads
$20
Lock
$20
Tail Pad
$10
2015 Team Camp: University of Puget Sound (UPS)
Football Camp will be held July12-15 in Tacoma Wa. at University of Puget Sound.
Camp information can be found at www.interlakegridiron.com,
Team Camp.
• Team Camp cost for players -$285
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Checks can be made payable to Interlake High School, and in the memo section football
camp.
Payment deadline is June 15th
Scholarships are available - please contact Coach Myers if you need assistance.
Scholarships:
Scholarships are available to those who qualify for, Team Camp, ASB fees, Sports Fees, Travel
Fees, or Need Base Scholarship: please contact Coach Myers.
2015 Wish list via Fundraising Opportunities:
There are a variety of short-term and long-term fundraising volunteer opportunities throughout
the year. Funds raised are used to purchase equipment needs and provide scholarship for
player’s needs. This year the fundraising goal is $25000. Funds will be used for the following:
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Footballs
Mouth Pieces
Coaching Equipment
Coach Outfitting
Camp Scholarships
Player Scholarships
Safety Equipment
Team Dinners
Pride Challenge Prizes
Banquet
Shoulder Pad
Practice Jerseys
And more….
FUNDRAISING:
Fundraising Events for 2015-2016 Season
May June JulyAugust -
Hudl Donation Campaign, Jersey Sales
Media Guide Ad Blitz
Junior Football Camp (July 7-9) –Community Service
Black & White Scrimmage –Date August 28th
Carwash-August 15th (10am-5pm),
September - Football Program Sponsorships, Concession Stand, HUDL Campaign, and Top
Dog Membership
October Concession Stand
Fundraising Volunteers:
If your schedule does not allow you to assist in volunteering for fundraisers/activities and you
can afford to do so, we have a $500 “No Sweat Fundraiser Donation” in which you can write a
check and we won’t ask you to volunteer for any of the fundraisers/activities. Make checks
payable to Interlake Football Program/Boosters Club. Donations to IHS Football/Booster Club
are tax deductible and gratefully accepted; please ask for receipt! IHS Football Program/Booster
Club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. Don’t forget your matching funds form if you work
for Microsoft, Boeing, or other companies that match their employees’ charitable contributions.
One of the easiest ways to volunteer to help raise funds for the football team is by helping in the
concession stand for all JVC-Team home games (Varsity families), select Varsity home games (JVC
team families). This is a terrific fundraiser and a great way to meet other football parents, as well
as having fun and staying warm and dry.
Other Volunteer Opportunities:
Media Guide
Black and white
Scrimmage
Concessions
Media Guide Sales
Thursday Team Dinners
Friday Pregame Meal
JR Seahawks Night (Youth
Liason)
Carwash
Homecoming
Senior Night
Banquet
Game Day Needs:
Varsity Chains
JVC Chains
Sign up to volunteer at www.interlakegridiron.com . Sign-ups will be
available online after June15th.
Player Obligations:
Team Meals and Playoff obligations:
All Varsity and JVC Team players are required to attend Thursday evening team meals, playoff
scheduled team activity and playoff team meals, all parents are encouraged to volunteer to assist
with team meals and playoff events:
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Weekly Team Meal – Thursday evenings before every Varsity football game the FPO will
sponsor a pregame meal at 6pm in the Commons for ALL players (JVC-team and
Varsity) and Coaches. These are driven by volunteers. We do need volunteers to keep
this tradition going. So please sign up to help with one of our meals. … Main course
volunteers will be reimbursed up to $125.00 so save your receipts!
Main Dish Suggestions: Spaghetti or other Pasta, Lasagna, Chicken,Tacos
Salad Suggestions: Green Salad or Ceasar Salad
Fruit Suggestions: Strawberries, Oranges, Watermelon, Grapes
Bread Suggestions: Rolls or French Bread
Dessert Suggestions: Brownies, Cookies, Ice cream Bars,
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Varsity Game Day: VARSITY players must stay on campus after school for pregame
meeting and snack at 3:30pm
Game Day Attire:
Players are required to wear ….TBD
Head Coach
Dave Myers
myersda@bsd405.org
Football Parent Organization Presidents
President
Rick Schroeder
rschroeder@interlakegridiron.com
Co President
Stacy Schroeder
sschroeder@interlakegridiron.com
Interlake Athletic Director:
Athletic Director
Liz Roloff
Athletic Assistant
Krystyn Higgins
roloffe@bsd405.org
higginsk@bsd405.org
425-444-3775
425-246-8956
425-456-7365