Sault Giants/Jr.

Devils
Registration Packet 2018
The first practice for all age groups and will be
MONDAY AUGUST 6, 2018 from 4 to 6pm
Welcome to the Sault Giants/Jr. Devils Football and Cheerleading Program. In order for your player to
participate in this non-school sponsored athletic program, they must first turn in all of the required
paperwork.
 Copy of birth certificate (NO ORIGINALS PLEASE)
 Must be 10 years old on or before December 1 OF THIS YEAR. Grade is NOT a determining
factor in the 5th and 6th grade program for eligibility
 Completed and signed registration packet
 The white registration card filled out COMPLETELY and signed by doctor or the MHSAA
athletic physical form with the front and back of the white registration card filled out. Your child
cannot practice without this registration card and physical form on file.
 Signed volunteer information sheet.

 Pay $35.00 registration fee and a separate $25.00 volunteer deposit. The volunteer deposit will be
refunded at the end of the season. The volunteer deposit should be presented in a separate check to be
held until the end of the football season. All checks or money orders are to be made out to Sault
Giants.

For registration, please choose one of the following dates to be at the Sault High Athletic Field:

We will begin fitting and passing out equipment

day August 2nd 2018 for 7th&8 Grades and August 3rd 2018 for
5th&6th grades, 2016 from 6 to 8pm. You must have a completed
registration packet on file to receive equipment.
Athletic physicals can be done at your family doctors office. Appointments are also available for players 6th
grade through 8th graders from the SHACC at Sault High.
We are looking for volunteers to keep our program running smoothly. Please be sure to fill out your packets
completely including the volunteer information sheets. If interested in coaching please plan to attend our
coaches meeting on Wednesday July 27th at 7pm at the football field. We look forward to seeing you during
registration.

Questions contat Herb Maloney at h.jmaloney7@[Link] make subject line

giants/jrdevils or call 906 322-8354

Thank You, Herb Maloney, Director

 Sault Giants/Jr. Blue Devil
Regulations and Guidelines
To participate in the Sault Giants/Jr. Devils program,
Each PLAYER/CHEERLEADER must follow these REGULATIONS and GUIDELINES:
All participants must submit the following:
 Completed and signed registration form (front of the white card)
 Completed and signed physical form (front and back MUST be signed)
 Copy of Birth Certificate (NO ORGINALS PLEASE) Players or cheerleaders must be 10 years old on
or before December 1 of this year.
 Completed and signed equipment release form
 $35.00 registration fee. There is a scholarship fund available. Please ask for application form from your
program director, Wendy Pearce. The information submitted will be kept STRICTLY confidential. Make
check out to Sault Giants
 $25.00 refundable volunteer deposit. This will be refunded after a family member or family
representative has completed 2 hours of volunteer time. These will be handed back at the banquet at the end of
the year. Make check out to Sault Giants
 ALL players must participate in the fund raiser or pay the profit difference if not participating in fund
raiser. (EX. If the profit from selling fund raiser is $75.00 per player then you must pay the $75.00 if you choose
not to participate in the fund raiser for that season.)
 Make sure coaches have inhalers and bee sting kits with player’s names on them.
 A family representative must attend the parent informational meeting to be held at the end of the second
week of practice.

NO TOBACCO PRODUCTS (TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO CHEW OR CIGARETTES),

NO ALCOHOL, NO SWEARING
Each child will be playing as much as possible, however, this is a competitive sports learning program. You must keep
in mind that there are roughly 15 to 20 players per 5th and 6th grade team and 20 to 30 players per 7th and 8th grade team
with different skill levels. The coaches cannot guarantee EXACTLY how much time each player will be in the game.
The 10 minute instruction quarter in the 7th and 8th grade Jr Devils program is considered part of the playing time.
Our attendance policy has been defined as follows:
Excused absences will be defined as a doctor’s appointment, family vacation, death in the family, prior family
commitment. An unexcused absence is defined as no call/no show. The penalty for an unexcused absence is the
following:
THIS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED!!!
 Miss one practice per week unexcused – sit one quarter
 Miss two practices per week unexcused – sit one game
 Forgetting equipment for a practice constitutes as an unexcused absence (child will be allowed to go
home, get equipment, and return to practice then marked late) Extra equipment will have to be signed out and
then paid for accordingly if not returned.
  Leaving practice for any reason other than an accepted excused absence, player will sit the first 2
minutes of the first quarter of the next game.
 Although we stress to your Players the importance of food grades, we are NOT A SAULT AREA
PUBLIC SCHOOL SPONSORED SPORTS PROGRAM, so academic eligibility is determined by the
individual families. If a parent chooses to have their son/daughter sit out due to grades, we will support their
choice but the above policy will be enforced.

SAULT GIANTS/JR. DEVILS PLAYER

AND PARENT CODE OF CONDUCTS
Player Behavior
 All players must participate in all fund-raisers or pay the player profit fee, which will determined by the amount
of profit each fund raisers brings in per player/participant.
 Proper behavior will be exhibited when in public, especially when wearing your Sault Giant/Jr. Devils jersey or
cheerleading uniforms. (This is especially important when you are representing the Sault Giants/Jr. Blue Devils Football
and Cheerleading Program at a home or away Sault High Football game or any other game.

 Unfortunately Sault Area Public Schools is unable to allow free entry to all home football games to Sault Giants
and Jr. Blue Devils Football and Cheerleading Program members during this football season. We would like to thank
them for that privilege in the past. They will allow free entry into ONLY SPECIFIC games to be announced at the
beginning of the season. WE DO ENCOURAGE YOUR FAMIL Y TO GET AN ATHLETIC PASS through the Athletic
Office. These passes offer a tremendous savings to ALL athletic events throughout the year. These passes are NOT
accepted at any Sault Giants or Sault Jr. Blue Devils games.

 Improper behavior at any football game will result in your immediate removal from the athletic field, and further
disciplinary action will be taken if necessary.

 You will address coaches as “Coach________” AND other adults as Mr. or Mrs.

 Respectful behavior will be shown towards all adults, students, players and VISITORS to the athletic field
complex.

 Good sportsmanship will be shown at all times.

 If you have concerns, complaints, or suggestions, please bring those to the attention of the coaches and/or director
BEFORE OR AFTER the game or practices.

 When you come to practice, BE READY TO PRACTICE!! During your practice, your attitude towards other
players will represent the utmost respect and sportsman like conduct or you will be removed from the program. Any
“PROBLEM” you may have or had with a fellow Giants and/or Jr. Blue Devil player or cheerteam member WILL STOP
AT THE GATE!!!! You do NOT bring your disagreements or grudges to the football field. If you choose to ignore this
rule, the following action will be taken:
o 1st Offense – Warning of offensive behavior
o 2nd Offense – You will be removed from the practice field
o 3rd Offense – Anytime throughout the season and you will be dismissed from the program.

 There will be NO arguing, swearing, or any other form of disrespectful behavior toward ANY coach. If you any
type of this disrespectful behavior is witnessed you will be dismissed from the field IMMEDIATELY and
PERMANENTLY. The director of the Sault Giants/Jr. Devils Football and Cheerleading Program will contact your
parents that evening to discuss your behavior and if deemed necessary, a meeting with the director, your parents, yourself
and your coach can be arranged to discuss the offense further.

 If there is a signed medical excuse preventing you from a certain drill during practice, that drill will be replaced
with another one selected by the coaches. If you are excused from a practice due to illness or injury still come to watch so
that you do not miss the skill being taught on that day.
PARENTS BEHAVIOR:

 Have your Giant/Jr. Devil at practices on time and picked up from practices on time.
  Your Giant/Jr. Devils are required to be at the game 1 hour before kick-off. This is to help them stretch, get
motivated, participate in team building activities and to run through plays.

 Be a positive role model: NO ALCOHOL, TOBACCO (cigarettes or chewing tobacco), OR FOUL

LANGUAGE permitted on playing field.

 If you have a grievance with a coach, PLEASE refrain from confronting coaching staff in a negative manner in
front of the players ESPECIALLY after a game, as this could change any player’s level of respect for you and that coach.
PLEASE be respectful when expressing your concerns. If you cannot tactfully bring your grievance to the coaches
attention, please feel free to bring it to the director’s attention by verbal and written letter. Remember our coaches are
ALL VOLUNTEERS!

 Have all necessary registration paperwork and fund raising money and orders turned into the proper adult by
required dates.

 Make sure to share all information sent home with extended family members especially those concerning fund
raising, pictures, and volunteer information.

 PARENTS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON PLAYING OR PRACTICE FIELD DUE TO INSURANCE ISSUES.
PLEASE STAY IN THE DESIGNATED AREA IF YOU WISH TO WATCH YOUR CHILD’S PRACTICES.

EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS
The Sault Giants/Jr. Devils programs will supply your child with all necessary equipment accept an athletic supporter
and shoes. We do have shoes available that are hand me downs if you would like to borrow them. If you are not
utilizing our equipment please note that our insurance will not cover your child if he or she is injured due to equipment
failure. Your player/cheerleader will sign a separate equipment release form once equipment has been checked off and
accounted for both at hand out and turn in. An itemized replacement price listing for all equipment will be available
upon request.
Equipment is released to fully registered players only.
Players must have all registration materials (fee, copy of birth certificate, player’s agreement and equipment release
form) turned in before equipment can be assigned to them.
I, ______________________________the parent/guardian of__________________________, of the Sault Giants/Jr.
Blue Devils Football Program take responsibility for the care and return of the football/cheerleading uniform and
equipment provided to my child by the Sault Giant/Jr. Devils Football and Cheerleading Program. I understand that if
any part is deliberately damaged or not returned I will be charged for that piece of equipment and / or uniform. If a
piece of equipment is exchanged during the season, you must bring in the piece being exchanged and sign out the new
piece to help keep inventory accurate. See separate sheet upon request of specific item costs.
I also understand that it is my and my player’s responsibility to return equipment and uniform to the coach on the date
that will be announced closer to the end of the season. The equipment barn is located on the football practice field.
This will be the place that ll equipment should be turned in to. If you miss the date we will have one a few days later.
You will be billed accordingly for any missing equipment if any later return. A $15.00 late fee could be applied after
that.
Attire:
No gang type symbolism.
5th and 6th grade teams may wear their football jerseys to school on game days. Cheerleaders are REQUIRED to wear
uniforms to school on game days.
7th and 8th grade teams may wear their football jersey to school the Friday before a game as their games will be on
Saturdays. Cheerleaders are REQUIRED to wear uniforms to school on the Friday before a game.
Cleats cannot have any exposed metal. Only rubber – molded cleats will be allowed.
Male players will wear a protective cup and supporter.
THE FOLLOWING ITEMS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED AT THE PRACTICE OR GAMES:
 Gum and/or candy (this is a choking hazard)
 Visitors, parents, friends, and siblings please feel free to come watch your Giants/Jr. Devils practice but
remember they are there to focus on football and cheerleading.
 Earrings, necklaces, watches, belly button rings, or jewelry piercings CANNOT be taped! They must be
removed before practice or game and are NOT the responsibility of the coaches.
 Do-rags, baseball caps, or other items such as barrettes, bobby pins, etc., under helmets as this voids the
warranty of the helmet.
I, ________________________ have read the Sault Giants/Jr. Devils regulations, I understand them, and agree to
follow them.

___________________________________________ __________________________________
Parent signature Player/Cheerleader Signature

FOOTBALL AND/OR CHEERLEADING

EQUIPMENT RELEASE FORM:

Equipment is released to fully registered players only.

Players must have all registration materials (all fees, copy of birth certificate, player’s agreement and equipment
release form) turned in before equipment can be assigned to them.

I, ________________________________, the parent /guardian of ____________________________of the

Sault Giants/JR. Blue Devils Football Program take responsibility for the care and return of the
football/cheerleading uniform and equipment provided to my child by the Sault Giants/Jr. Blue Devils Football
and Cheerleading Program. I understand that if any part is deliberately damaged or not returned I will be
charged for that piece of pieces of equipment and/or uniform. If a piece of equipment is exchanged during the
season, you must bring in the piece being exchanged and sign out the new piece to help keep inventory
accurate. See equipment manager for list of specific items and prices.

The potential total replacement cost of the football equipment and uniform could be up to $660.00
The potential total replacement cost of the cheerleading equipment and uniform could be up to $400.00

I also understand that it is my responsibility to return the equipment and uniform to the coach on the date that
will be announced closer to the end of the season. We now have our own equipment barn and it is located on
the football practice field. This will be the place that all equipment should be turned in. If you miss the date we
will have one a few days later then you will be billed accordingly for any missing equipment if any later return.
A late fee of $15.00 will be applied after that.

_________________________________ __________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature Date
 _________________________________ ___________________________________
Player/Participant Signature Date

E.U.P. FOOTBALL LEAGUE White Card PERMISSION TO PLAY FOOTBALL

I give my son/daughter permission to play tackle football or to be a cheerleader for the E.U.P. Football League for the
____________ season. Does player reside within the Sault Ste. Marie City Limits?_______________________
If not, What township does the player reside in?________________________________
Name of child__________________________________________________________________________________
Age______________ Date of Birth_______________ Grade___________ Phone_________________
Is the child now covered by hospitalization insurance? ______Yes ______No

A copy of the participant’s Birth Certificate, Physical Card, and Registration Fee must accompany this permission slip.
(PLEASE MAKE ALL CHECKS OUT THE SAULT GIANTS TEAM, NOT THE EUPFL)
Any claims for insurance must be turned in to the coach within 10 days of accident or injury to insure payment.
CLAIMS MUST BE FIRST BILLED TO YOUR FAMILY INSURANCE COMPANY
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name________________________________________________________________________
(Please Print)
Signature of Parent or Guardian____________________________________________________________________
Address of Player/Cheerleader_____________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________ State___________________ Phone:_____________________________
Cell: ______________________________
_____Yes I would be willing to help the EUPFL in the capacity of:______________________
_____No I would not willing to help the EUPFL at this time.
- MUST BE FILLED OUT BY PHYSICIAN-
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TO BE FILLED OUT BY PHYSICIAN
I CERTIFY THAT__________________________________________ IS ______Able ______Unable to play
tackle football or act as a cheerleader for the E.U.P. Football League.

____________________________________ ______________________________________________
Date Physician’s Signature
REMARKS____________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________________________

5TH AND 6TH GRADE PARENT/GUARDIAN

VOLUNTEER SHEET:
Volunteering will be for 5th and 6th grade games that your child is NOT participating in
OR for 7th and 8th grade Saturday games.
Your Sault Giants and Sault Jr. Blue Devils football and cheerleading programs’ success and growth has been
solely a product of the massive amounts of volunteers that have graciously given their time throughout the year.
Your program can only continue to grow and succeed if this aspect of the program continues. With this being
said, please fill out which area(s) of the program that you or a family representative will be volunteering for this
season. Each area should only require a minimal amount of time.

Pre-Season: Equipment organization ___________

Season:
This would be for the 5th and 6th grade games and Saturday 7th & 8th grade Host Games that your child IS NOT
participating in!
 Concession Stand______________
 Gate/Ticket Taker______________
 Chain Gang___________________
 Bake Sale for concession stand______________________
 Gofer_______________
 Announcer____________ Clock Runner_____________ Volunteer Ref_______________
 Fund Raiser
A. Co-Chair Person___________
B. Order Organization______________
C. Sort and Distribute Fund Raiser Products_________
 Post Season:
 Equipment Turn In___________
 Banquet Set Up_____________


 Banquet Clean Up___________

The following information will strictly be used for funding purposes:

CHILD’S NAME______________________________________________________Grade_____________________

Does the participant live within Sault Ste. Marie city limits?________ If not which township?____________________

Is participant a Tribal Member?______________ If yes which tribe do they belong?____________________________

Volunteers Name_______________________________ Relationship____________________________________

Home Phone___________________________________ Work Phone____________________________________

Cell Phone______________________________________E Mail_________________________________________

7TH AND 8TH GRADE PARENT/GUARDIAN

VOLUNTEER SHEET:
Volunteering will be for 5th and 6th grade games that your child is NOT participating in
OR for 7th and 8th grade Saturday games that your child is NOT participating in.
Your Sault Giants and Sault Jr. Blue Devils football and cheerleading programs’ success and growth has been
solely a product of the massive amounts of volunteers that have graciously given their time throughout the year.
Your program can only continue to grow and succeed if this aspect of the program continues. With this being
said, please fill out which area(s) of the program that you or a family representative will be volunteering for this
season. Each area should only require a minimal amount of time.

Pre-Season: Equipment organization ___________

Season:
This would be for the 5th and 6th grade games and Saturday 7th & 8th grade Host Games that your child IS NOT
participating in!
 Concession Stand______________
 Gate/Ticket Taker______________
 Chain Gang___________________
 Bake Sale for concession stand______________________
 Gofer_______________
  Announcer____________ Clock Runner_____________ Volunteer Ref_______________
 Fund Raiser
A. Co-Chair Persons___________
B. Order Organization______________
C. Sort and Distribute Fund Raiser Products_________
Post Season:
 Equipment Turn In___________
 Banquet Set Up_____________
 Banquet Clean Up___________

The following information will strictly be used for funding purposes:

CHILD’S NAME______________________________________________________Grade_____________________

Does the participant live within Sault Ste. Marie city limits?________ If not which township?____________________

Is participant a Tribal Member?______________ If yes which tribe do they belong?____________________________

Volunteers Name_______________________________ Relationship____________________________________

Home Phone___________________________________ Work Phone____________________________________

Cell Phone______________________________________E Mail_________________________________________