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Rick Phillips
◦ Director of Student Activities
◦ rphillips@belgradeschools.com
◦ 924-2551
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Stacy Konkol
◦ Activities Secretary
◦ skonkol@belgradeschools.com
◦ 924-2551
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NCAA/ACT/SAT Testing
Booster Club
Trainer
Concussion Information
Coaches Introductions
Role of Parents
Presentation
Prizes
Team Meetings
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This information is provided by:
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Camie Bechtold
Sr. Associate Athletic Director
Student and Compliance Services
Phone: 406-994-3947
Fax: 406-994-7280
HANDOUT:
Quick Reference
Guide http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf
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WEBSITES:
NCAA Eligibility Center: http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp
2point3.org (geared toward new rules): http://www.ncaa.org/static/2point3/
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SAT Test Date
Registration
Deadline
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SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT Only
SAT & Subject Tests
SAT & Subject Tests
October 13, 2015
November 7, 2015
December 5, 2015
January 23, 2016
March 5, 2016
May 7, 2016
June 4, 2016
September 3, 2015
October 9, 2015
November 5, 2015
December 28, 2015
February 5, 2016
April 8, 2016
May 5, 2016
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Website: www.collegeboard.org
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ACT Test Date
Registration Deadline
(Late Fee Required)
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September 12, 2015
October 24, 2015
December 12, 2015
February 6, 2016
April 9, 2016
June 11, 2016
August 7, 2015
September 18, 2015
November 6, 2014
January 8, 2016
March 4, 2016
May 6, 2016
August 8- 21, 2015
September 19-October 2, 2015
November 7-20, 2015
January 9-15, 2016
March 5-18, 2016
May 7-20, 2016
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Website: www.actstudent.org
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President –
Tom Luhrsen
Vice-president – Kevin Bethke
Treasurer –
Chanelle Sanders
Secretary –
Denise Linton
Membership - Merideth Kinseth
Meetings –
1st Monday each month
Holiday Inn Express
Next meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2014
Members wanted!
Private Membership -
$35
Green Membership –
$100
plaque/year tag/ booster sticker
Gold Membership $200
green membership items + 2 T-shirts
Platinum Membership $500
all above membership items
+ 2 adult passes or 1 family pass
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Student Passes $25
◦ Savings of $27 just for the Fall
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Adult Passes
$45
◦ Savings of $33 just for Fall
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Family Passes
$100
◦ 2 adults + all school aged children
◦ Savings of $160 + just for Fall
Buy Now and Winter Sports are “Free”!
AUGUST 21th FROM 5:00-9:00PM
BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL-SPECIAL EVENT CENTER
VOLLEYBALL Intro & Scrimmage
(Special Events Center)
5:45
DINNER (Special Events Center Lobby)
 MEAT, DRINKS, PLATES, UTENSILS WILL BE PROVIDED
 Please bring the following to share:
Boys: Salads / Girls: Desserts
 Sign up for Booster Club Memberships at Spirit Night.
6:00
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Intro & Scrimmage (Football Field)
6:45-7:00
GOLF Intro
(Football Field)
CROSS COUNTRY Special Introduction
(Football Field)
GIRLS SOCCER Intro
(Football Field)
BOYS SOCCER Intro
(Football Field)
7:00-7:10
CHEERLEADERS Dance performance
7:20
FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE (Football Field)
9:00-11:30
DANCE - COURTYARD
WHEN:
WHERE:
5:00-6:00
Come check out our new Panther clothing and accessories in the
Special Events Center Lobby.
If you desire to help in anyway,
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complete the booster sign-up sheet or
contact the Activities office:
 924-2551
skonkol@belgradeschools.com
◦ we are in need of help all the time,
 especially in our PRO SHOP!…
 please call to volunteer!
Game Preparation
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Sideline Crew
Field Painting
Track meet assistance
Scorer’s Table operations
 FB/VB/Soc/ BB/SB
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Belgrade has a reputation for hosting outstanding sporting events and
programs.
This cannot be accomplished without the help of many volunteers.
Tournaments this year:
◦ State A Speech and Debate
Jan. 29-30
◦ State A Girls Basketball
Mar. 10 – 12
◦ First Pitch Softball Tournament
Apr. 8-9
◦ Gallatin Valley Invite Track Meet
Apr. 23
◦ Central A Divisional Softball
May 20-21
◦ State A Softball Tournament
May 26-28
◦ State A Track and Field (Bozeman)
May 27-28
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ALL SPORTS PROGRAMS –
◦ Some cards may be distributed tonight!
Panther Card “BLITZ”
◦ Tuesday, August 18, 2014
◦ 5:00 – 8:00 PM
◦ Meet in the auditorium @ 4:30
◦ Let’s pull this off !
◦ One large fundraiser for all programs!
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In order to assist us with diagnosing injuries and
developing a plan on how to treat injuries, we have a
partnership with:
 Bridger Orthopedics - They will be here on: Mondays, Tuesdays and
Thursdays (when we do not have a home FB game)
 Belgrade Spine and Sports & Peak Urgent care
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Athletes who are injured are asked to notify their
coach and report to the training room by the boys
locker room between 3:30 – 5:30 on days when
trainer is present.
Currently working on bringing a full time trainer to
Belgrade High School.
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State Law :The Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth
Athletes Act.
All supervisors working with K-12 students must complete
NFHS Concussion course.
ImPACT test all HS athletes – Prior to season
“When in doubt –sit them out!”
Must be symptom free and cleared by medical personnel.
Pass ImPACT post concussion test.
Ease back into participation.
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The Montana High School Association and its 179 member
schools are providing concussion insurance for every high
school student-athlete and cheerleader during the 2015-16
school year. The insurance is the HeadStrong Concussion
Insurance Program developed by Dissinger Reed Insurance.
Michigan and Montana are the first two states to provide
coverage for their student-athletes/cheerleaders.
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The maximum benefit is $25,000 per injury per year and
there is a $0 deductible per claim. The injury must be an
accident and result in a professionally diagnosed concussion.
The covered medical expenses are accident only expenses, as
this coverage is not considered health insurance.
High school athletes and cheerleaders are covered while
participating in practice or competition in sports sanctioned
by the MHSA. For any claim, the participants insurance
would first be billed and then the HeadStrong insurance
would act as secondary insurance and assist with unpaid
deductibles or co-pays.
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This proactive step by the MHSA and its member schools
assures any high school athlete or cheerleader who is
diagnosed with an activity related concussion will be afforded
treatment with little to no out-of-pocket costs. The MHSA
and NFHS (National Federation of State High School
Associations) over the years have been in the forefront of
addressing the concussion issue. The NFHS was the first
national governing body to mandate a return-to-play rule
and, with counsel from national experts, have amended
playing rules to minimize risk of exposure to concussions in
high school contact sports.
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The MHSA has required a return-to-play protocol for many
years, has implemented playing and practice rules to
minimize risk, and has provided all the resources for schools
to provide to parents, student-athletes, coaches and officials
to comply with the requirements of the Dylan Steigers
Protection of Youth Athletes Act (Montana’s Concussion
Law).
Cheer and Cross Country Coaches
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Cheerleading
◦ Mariah Simmonds
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Cross Country
◦ Rachel White
 rwhite@belgradeschools.com
◦ Frank Jacques
 fjacques@belgradeschools.com
◦ Eric Kinnaman
 ekinnaman@belgradeschools.com
◦ Andy Damjanovich
 adamjanovich@belgradeschools.com
◦ Steven Hunter
◦ Josh Lewis
◦ Toby Robinson
 trobinson@belgradeschools.com
◦ Talon Taylor
◦ Cody Criner
◦ Justin McGovern
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Golf
◦ Joe Rossman
 jrossman@belgradeschools.com
◦ Mike Deming
 mdeming@belgradeschools.com
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Soccer
◦ Ric Plante
Boys Coach
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◦ Celine Valentin
 Carl Bridwell
Girls Coach
Asst. Girls Coach
 cbridwell@belgradeschools.com
◦ Jade Schmidt
 Jessica Peaslee
 jpeaslee@belgradeschools.com
 Sarah Fowler
 sfowler@belgradeschools.com
 Jessica Christiansen
 jchristiansen@belgradeschools.com
 Volunteer
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Ten Conference Titles
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Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
Speech
Drama
Boys Soccer
Volleyball
Football
Boys Basketball
Softball
Boys Track and Field
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State Placers
◦ Boys Cross Country
◦ Drama
◦ Boys Track and Field
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State Runners up
◦ Speech/Debate
◦ Boys Soccer
◦ Softball
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State Champions
◦ Volleyball
3rd place
3rd place
3rd place
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How will we follow up?
It is Time to Shine!
Largest Class A School
Preparing to go AA (next 4-6 years)
We need to Dominate the other A Schools
NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE!
BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL
#1
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A parent should realize that he/she is taking
everything too seriously and has not released their
child to the activity when:
◦ They are trying to continue to coach their child when the
athlete probably knows more about the activity than they do.
◦ They are nervous before the child’s game.
◦ Have a difficult time bouncing back after their child’s team
suffers a defeat.
◦ Makes mental notes during a game so they can give their child
advice at the conclusion of the game
◦ Becomes verbally critical of an official or coach.
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“Young people need models not critics!”
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John Wooden
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Attend as many games as possible!
Do everything possible to make the athletic experience positive for your
child and others!
View the game with team goals in mind.
Attempt to relieve competitive pressure, not increase it.
Encourage multiple sport participation.
Release your child to the coach and the team.
Look upon opponents as friends involved in the same experience.
Accept the judgment of the officials and coaches, remain in control.
Accept the results of each game, do not make excuses.
Demonstrate winning and losing with dignity.
Be an encourager.
Be a good listener.
Accept the goals, roles and achievements of your child.
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Bus Decorating
◦ Done only for divisional playoffs and state
◦ -ALL PARENTS encouraged to help
End of Season Awards Gathering
◦ Underclassmen Parents within each sport organize and set date with Activities
office
 Honoring our Seniors
Lockers
◦ Parents decorate their own child’s locker, but know that there are parents
willing to help if a parent can’t do it
◦ Cheerleaders will be hanging weekly Spirit items, please leave the top of the
locker available !
Team Dinners
◦ Schedule these within your own sport
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Monday Night, August 24
◦ 4:00 - 7:30 PM
◦ If unavailable please contact the Activities Office to schedule
another time! 924-2551
Please pick up after yourselves.
No Balloons outside of lockers!
No Glitter!
Locker Sizes (approximate - leave the top for the Spirit Squad)
◦ Upstairs 9.5” x 57”
◦ Downstairs 9.5” x 22.5” (two sets - top/bottom)
www.bsd44.org
(new web address)
HIGH SCHOOL
SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
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Daily and weekly events
Ability to print your own schedule
Receive notifications of upcoming events
Directions to location of contest
Dismissal/Departure times
 Bus
Barn 388-0572
We give them the departure
destination and leave times and they do
all the rest!
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All participants must travel to and return from all
out of town activities with the team, unless prior
written permission is granted by their parents, and
the coaches/advisors/directors have given their
approval.
Participants may be released to travel with their
parents/guardians only.
 They must sign out, on a travel release form, with their
coach/advisor/director
Teams are built when they have camaraderie that is
developed after a victory as well as after a defeat.
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Promote Learning
◦ academic eligibility requirements
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Citizenship
◦ Goal: 1000 hours of Community Service by our Athletic
teams
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Sportsmanship
◦ US Bank Program
◦ Super Spectator
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Life Skills
Healthy Lifestyle
Promote Learning
Students should acquire new knowledge of
skills that will lead to long-term changes
in behavior. This learning is not limited to
the development of physical skills and
should facilitate the social, personal and
psychological development of each
student.
Citizenship
Students should acquire knowledge,
attitudes, experience and skills that will
prepare them to be a proud and
responsible member of society.
Sportsmanship
Students should learn respect and concern
for rules, officials, opponents and the
spirit and conventions of sport.
Life Skills
Students should learn how to balance their
life, emotional well-being, leadership,
personal growth and decision-making skills
Healthy Lifestyle
Students should become committed to an
addiction free, physically active and longterm healthy lifestyle.
◦ Academics
 Must have received 2 credits the previous semester
 Must have a minimum GPA of 1.8 the previous quarter
 Individual programs may raise this standard
 May not be failing any class during their season
 Competition may be withheld
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John Doe
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English
Physical Education
Art
History
Math
Science
Choir
Credits Received
Semester
D
F
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D
D
D
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Credit
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2.0
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John Doe
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English
Physical Education
Art
History
Math
Science
Choir
3RD Q GPA
4TH Q GPA
Credits earned
3rd Q
4th Q
B
A
D
A
C
D
B
D
F
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D
D
D
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C
C
F
C
D
D
C
18/7=2.57
4/7= .57 (Ineligible
until mid-terms)
2.5
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Begin two weeks into the start of each grading period.
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Sept. 15
Nov. 17
Feb. 2
April 19
First week a student/athlete is on the list they are placed
“on notice”.
Second week in a row they appear on the list they are
ineligible for any activity/competition for the next
week!
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Lists are printed on Tuesday!
Eligibility runs from Wednesday – Tuesday
Weekly Ineligibility List 9/15
◦ John Doe
(English)
◦ Nazo Smart
(English, History)
Weekly Ineligibility List 9/22
◦ John Doe
(Art)
◦ Jane Smith
(History)
◦ Nazo Smart
(Math, Science, History)
Weekly Ineligibility List 9/29
◦ John Doe
(English)
◦ Nazo Smart
(PE)
on Notice
on Notice
ineligible
on Notice
ineligible
ineligible
ineligible
Will not be tolerated!
 Please bring any information regarding this
to the attention of the administration.
◦ Recognize it!
◦ Stop it!
◦ Prevent it!
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MUST BE COMPLETE
IN ORDER TO COMPETE
Deadline for Fall Booklets –
Wednesday,
August 12, 2015 by 4:00 PM
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Parents and student signatures are required throughout the
booklet.
◦ Agreement of Policies
◦ Consent and Insurance Verification
◦ Concussion Statement
◦ Medical Release Form
◦ Pre-Participation Physical
 Please do not forget the information box on the front of
the physical and at the bottom on the back of the
physical!
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Must be completed on this form or a copy of this
form…no exceptions!
No form…No practice or tryout!
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All students participating in high school athletics will be
required to pay an activities fee. The money raised from
this fee helps with the financial support of the activity
that the student benefits from, though it pays for only a
small portion of the actual expense of the activity.
The amount is:
◦ $65.00/child per activity.
◦ $45/year for Band/Choir
◦ $35 for managers/activitiy
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(Fees for Activities with tryouts will be collected after tryouts!)
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Medical insurance must be provided in order
for the students to participate.
I understand the Belgrade High School Coaching Staff
will take all reasonable precautions to insure that the risk of
injury to their athletes is minimized. However, even though
these precautions are taken, there is still a chance of injury
and death. I have been informed of these risks, understand
them and feel that the benefits of participation outweigh the
risks involved. My signature below gives my child permission
to participate in a Belgrade High School Activity.
(Copied from the form in the booklet)
MUST BE COMPLETE
IN ORDER TO COMPETE
Deadline for Fall Booklets –
Wednesday,
August 12, 2015 by 4:00
PM
Probably the hardest thing a coach has to do
is to finalize his/her team.
 They understand, that many times, the
players involved have dedicated endless hours,
even years, to their development.
 Then it becomes the opinion of the coaching
staff as to who they will keep on their team.
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Coaches weigh many factors in their decision
and it is not always based on skill alone.
◦ Attitude
◦ Dedication
◦ Hustle
◦ Team chemistry
 All are contributing factors
Will hear more about this in your team
meetings.
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If the players and parents desire a conference
regarding their child following the finalization
of teams, we as an athletic staff would be more
than happy to accommodate you.
Please contact the Coach or the Activities office
to set an appointment.
◦ Activities Office 924-2551
◦ rphillips@belgradeschools.com
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Please address any concerns with the person you have
a concern with first. If you feel uncomfortable with
that, talk with their superior and arrange a conference
with all parties involved.
◦ Always wait 24 hours before talking with the person.
◦ Please do not talk to them on the field, course or court after a
contest.
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We believe in our coaches and expect them to be
professional in all aspects of their duties.
If you are coming to Belgrade from outside
the district, please stop by the activities office.
 A transfer form will be completed during this
meeting.
 This needs to be completed before they are
allowed to complete!
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 Get
your tickets out!
 Family
pass (1)
 Student passes (4)
 Booster prizes (5)
 Gift bags (5)
 Cross
Country
 Football
 Golf
 Soccer Boys/Girls
 Spirit/Stunt
 Volleyball
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Room 213
Auditorium
Room 203
Library
Band Room
Choir Room
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CONGRATULATIONS!
If you know someone who has missed this
presentation they can view the power point by going
to the District webpage:
www.bsd44.org
 Schools, high school, athletics, parent meeting
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They can then sign off they have viewed this
presentation.
Follow the directions at the end and return the form
to the Activities office.
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I have attended/viewed the Fall 2015 Informational
Meeting/Power Point presentation.
My child’s name is: ___________________
Sport(s) participating in: ______________
My name is (please print): ___________________
Parent signature: ____________________
Date: _____________
Please print and return this page to the Belgrade High School
Activities office prior to the start of the season!