5TH & 6TH GRADE JUNIOR VARSITY SOFTBALL 2011 SEASON All 5th & 6th grade St. Pius X and CCD students are invited to try out for the 2010 Junior Varsity Softball Team. This year's Junior Varsity Softball tryouts will be conducted in early March. A formal evaluation process has been developed to evaluate four skill sets: fielding, throwing, hitting, and foot speed. Independent evaluators along with the coaches will individually evaluate each player using a grading system for each skill set. At the end of the tryout, the independent evaluators will submit each player's evaluation to be considered. Final team selections will be posted on the St. Pius X Athletic Association website. Junior Varsity Softball has no minimum play rule. Therefore, it is possible that a player may not participate in the game. However, the coaching staff will do their best to try and play each player in the game, also every player will have equal opportunity to develop their skill sets and understanding of the game by participating in practices. Please carefully read, complete, and sign the Permission and Release Form on the bottom of this notice. Detach and return the signed Permission and Release Form by February 28, 2011. NO PLAYER will be permitted to tryout unless this form is returned. Once the team has been selected, a registration fee will be collected at the first practice. Note: The team may participate in non league games and tournaments during the season which runs from March 1st thru early June. All team members will be expected to be at all practice and games during the season. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------------- 2011 St. Pius X Junior Varsity Softball Permission and Release Form I/We the parents or guardians of _________________________________, grade _______, hereby give my/our approval to participate in any and all St. Pius X Junior Varsity Softball activities, including transportation to and from the activities. I/We understand and acknowledge that not all children trying-out for a position on the team will be selected. I/We understand that participation in softball may result in serious injuries and that protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players. Therefore, I/we do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the St. Pius X Softball Program, the organizers, participants, coaches, and persons transporting my/our children to and from activities for any claim arising out of an injury to my/our child whether the result of negligence or for other cause, except to the extent and in the amount covered by accident or liability insurance. I/We understand and acknowledge that CYO Junior Varsity Softball has no minimum play rule and understand and accept the fact that my/our child may not participate in the game. I/We agree to return upon request the uniform and other equipment issued to my/our children in as good condition as when received except for normal wear and tear. I/We agree to conduct ourselves as responsible fans without abusive language or manner towards players, coaches, fans, and officials. _____________________________________________ _______________ Parent's / Guardian's Signature Date _____________________________________________ _______________ Parent's / Guardian's Signature Date Address: ________________________________________ Birth Date:______________ City: ____________________ Telephone:______________________ State: ______ Email Address:________________