2010/2011 SFYC High School Sailing Teams Commitment, Guidelines and Rules
Redwood and Branson High School Sailing Teams try-outs (if needed):
• September 8-9
• 28 sailors max. (Approximately 8 Branson and 20 Redwood.)
• Cuts based on performance over the 2 days as well as team make-up.
• Sailors not making the teams may attend open FJ sailing on Tuesdays.
Regatta teams assigned in the following way:
• Previous results
• Current performance
• Regatta venue and expected conditions
• Teams assigned by Head Coach using previously known availability and the three criteria above. Heavy/light crews will be used to maximize regatta performance.
• Teams will be posted on the website at least 17 days prior to each regatta.
Expectations for coaches:
• Be on time and ready to coach
• Daily practice plan
• Regatta teams posted 17 days prior to each regatta
• Treat the sailors with respect
• Motivate sailors, while recognizing differences in experience and skill
• Daily equipment assignments
• No swearing or inappropriate behavior
• No drugs or alcohol
Expectations for sailors:
• Proper sailing gear (lifejacket, boots, spray-gear, wetsuit or drysuit)
• Show up at practice with a desire to improve
• Rig efficiently and proceed to practice area on time
• Practice Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
• Adherence to the “PRO (Personal Responsibility and Organization) List” Practice absences listed at least one week prior
Non-PCISA event absences listed 17 days prior
• Availability listed for all PCISA regattas by September 20th
• Treat the coaches and other sailors with respect on and off the water
• Respect regatta team assignments
• Accept daily assignment of equipment and report broken or worn parts
• Practice until season ends (April 24th if not qualified, May 22nd if qualified)
• No swearing or inappropriate behavior
• No drugs or alcohol
All sailors and coaches must sign this document and, in doing so, promise to uphold and understand all bullet points above.
Name: _______________________
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signed date