Jackson Soccer Hat Trick Award
Scope
This document outlines the key elements of the Jackson Soccer Hat
Trick Award
Hat Trick
Award
Chairperson
The Chairperson for the award is the 50/50 Raffle Chairperson who
must be parent of a Jackson Boys Soccer player, not graduating during
the current school year.
Funding for
the Award
Management of the Award funds is controlled by the club treasurer.
The funds for the award is derived from the following sources:
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50/50 Raffle activities conducted during regular season home
games
50/50 Raffle activities conducted during other soccer related
activities such as fund raisers, picnics, etc.
Proceeds from the Alumni game
If funds are insufficient from these sources to pay the award, then a
written request to the club officers for additional funding from the
general fund must be submitted by the Chairperson prior the
solicitation process for the short essays occurs.
Number of
Awards
Three individual Hat Trick awards are distributed during the current
school year. No individual can receive more than one Hat Trick Award.
It is not mandated that all three awards must be distributed with the
current school year. Non-issued Hat Trick Awards may not be carried
over into following school years.
Amount of
Award
Each individual Hat Trick award will have a $333 monetary value paid
by check authorized by an Officer of the Jackson Boy’s Booster Soccer
Club
Eligibility
Requirements
Persons eligible for the Jackson Hat Trick Award is defined as follows:
 Must attend Jackson High School
 Member of Current School Year’s Boys Soccer Team
 Graduating in the Spring of Current School Year
 Member of the Varsity Team ( not necessary to have lettered)
 Not the recipient of the Jeff Bates Awards
 Not the recipient of the Joey Armogida Awards
 Completion of a Short Essay
The eligible applicant is to submit to the attention of the 50/50 Raffle
Chairperson, a short essay that demonstrates the following
characteristics that the applicant exemplified while playing soccer for
Jackson High School.
Short Essay
Jackson Soccer Hat Trick Award
1. Sportsmanship ( displaying self-control and fair play while on
and off the field)
2. Work Ethic (showing hustle during practice and games)
3. Team motivator (encourager, supports teammates, leadership)
Guidelines for the short essay length and structure are 150 words or
less, double spaced, typed.
Selection
Committee
The 50/50 Raffle Chairperson submits those eligible applicants short
essay to the selection committee for consideration.
The Selection Committee will consist of the club officers of nongraduating players in good standing with the team and the Chairperson
of the Hat Trick Award.
The Selection Committee will review and rate each of the submitted
essays on a 0-3 point rubric scale for each characteristic demonstrated
and award to the Hat Trick to the recipients of the top three scores
A solicitation letter is to be sent out during the 3rd 9 weeks of the
Solicitation
Letter Mailing current school year to those eligible to receive the award. This can be
accomplished by either e-mail or post.
Solication
Process
Completion
Those interested in the award must submit their short essay by the end
of April of the current school year.
Recipient
Notification
Awards to the Hat Trick recipients will be distribute by a Club Officer
during the Jackson High School seniors awards night held in the spring.
Artwork for
Solicitation
Letter
Jackson Soccer Hat Trick Award
Sample of
Solicitation
Letter
To: <<Current School Year xxxx-xxxx>> Senior Jackson Varsity
Soccer Players
Subject: Jackson Soccer Team Hat Trick Award
The Jackson Boys Soccer Boosters will be providing three $333 Hat
Trick Awards this year to graduating seniors that played boys varsity
soccer at Jackson High School. The <<Current School Year xxxxxxxx>> awards recipients will be notified during the Jackson High
School seniors awards night held later this spring.
Eligibility for the award is simple. Please submit to my attention, a
short essay (150 words or less, double spaced, typed) that demonstrate
the following characteristics that you exemplified while playing soccer
for Jackson High School.
4. Sportsmanship ( displaying self-control and fair play while on
and off the field)
5. Work Ethic (showing hustle during practice and games)
6. Team motivator (encourager, supports teammates, leadership)
The selection committee will review and rate each of the submitted
essays on a 0-3 point rubric scale for each characteristic demonstrated.
A player can only be selected for one Hat Trick Award during their
senior year. A player is not eligible for the Hat Trick Award if they are
a recipient of either the Jeff Bates or Joey Armogida Awards that will
also be presented during the awards night.
The post mark for submitting for the rewards is May 1, 2006.
submit to my attention at the following address:
Please
<<Chairperson Address or Club PO Address>>
Cordially,
<<Chairperson Name>>
<<Current School Year xxxx-xxxx>> Hat Trick Selection Committee
Chair