Shelton Athletics

John Niski, Athletic Director

Shelton Public Schools Athletic & Co-curricular Activity

Participation Fee
Frequently Asked Questions
1) When do the fees go into effect and how much is payment?
-Participation fees go into effect for all SHS & SIS Activities and Sports beginning
with the 2010-11 school year. The price breakdown is as follows: $500 per SHS
ice hockey player, $400 per SHS sports w/officials, $300 per SHS sport w/out
officials, $100 per high school activity, $200 per Intermediate School sport
w/officials, $150 per Intermediate School sport w/out officials (including SIS
Cheerleading).
SHS Activities include:
Marching Band, Color Guard, Robotics Club, Pom Pons, Drama Club Spring
Musical
SIS Activities include:
High School Marching Band, High School Color Guard, Jazz Band

2) Is there a maximum limit to the amount a family can be charged?

-There is a $750 family cap which includes any and all fees related to
participation including activities, sports, and Intermediate School sports. No
family will be asked to pay more than $750 per year for any combination of
number of sports, activities or siblings including participation at the
Intermediate School level.

3) Are all sports charged the same amount?

-No, Hockey is charged a greater amount; $500, due to the considerable
additional costs associated with the operation of the program. Other sports are
differentiated between those which require officials and those that do not.
The costs for each sport vary somewhat due to the number of participants,
number of contests, distances travelled, equipment needed, number of officials,
number of coaches on staff, etc. It would be prohibitive to attempt to base the
participation rate on each individual sport. These fees were determined by the
overall operational cost of coach salaries, officials and custodial overtime
needed to operate the entire athletic program.

4) When is payment due?

-Payment for Shelton High School participation is due before the student will
be allowed to register for the sport or activity. Shelton Intermediate Sports
payment will be due after tryouts are completed and before the first contest.
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Payment must be by bank check or money order, no personal checks or cash

will be accepted. Payment will be made directly to Shelton Public Schools
Central Office during the official registration period held during the week
before the season opens.

**Official registration will take place at the student’s school on the days
announced. After the fee is paid to Central Office, all required forms must be
presented at the school registration: i.e. permission slip, physical form,
ImPACT test, and emergency card. Do not bring these forms to Central
Office.

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Participation Fees – Frequently Asked Questions (contd.)

5) Is there a waiver available for families who cannot afford payment?
-Parents are eligible to apply for a waiver for a reduction of participation fees or
for a payment plan based on hardship. There will be no complete fee waiver.
All participants will be required to contribute somewhat financially toward the
cost. Forms are available on the SHS Athletic, High School, and School District
website. There is a 3-day processing time period and completed forms may be
filed at any time during the year in the Office of the Superintendent of Schools.

6) Are refunds available if athlete is “cut” from team?

-Full refunds are available for any prospective athlete who is “cut” from the
tryouts or who “quits” the team before the first contest. There are no
refunds after the first contest or for any athlete who is declared academically
ineligible or anyone who is dismissed from the team or club, for disciplinary
reasons. Partial refunds may be available on a pro-rated basis for any
athlete who is subjected to a “season ending” injury during the athletic
season. Any refunded amount will only be based on the established fees and
not including any surcharges or taxes. Any refunds will be handled through
the Central Office administration.

7) Is there a guarantee for a minimum amount of playing time in contests?

-The fees are being collected to help offset the administrative costs of
offering the programs; this includes practice time, transportation, and the
possibility of playing time. Interscholastic sports are of a competitive nature
and the coaches have full discretion about which athletes play and how
often. Payment does not guarantee any minimum amount of playing or
practice time.

8) Will Team Managers be required to pay the fees?

-No, team managers are a critical volunteer component to the operation of
the team and we are grateful for the service that they provide.

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