Nationals May 2008

As an Egg Harbor Township Crew Member, you are to act as young adults, under no circumstances will mis-behavior or mis-conduct be tolerated.

All school rules apply on this trip and school policy will be enforced.

During the trip, the way you will be treated will be in direct proportion to the way you act.

Departure

The bus will leave at the scheduled time.

Bus Conduct

Proper conduct is expected. For safety reasons, everyone on the buses must remain seated during the trip unless you’re going to the bathroom.

Keep it clean. The buses will have trash bags which can be tossed at each rest stop.

No Boom Boxes. I-pod’s etc are ok. If you bring a boom box it will be confiscated. Anything larger than a book will be considered a Boom Box

Hotel

Damage—If there is any damage to the rooms, the people assigned to that room, or their parents, will have to pay the damages. If you have guests over, you’re responsible. If you’re out of the room and somebody else damages it, you’re responsible. (YOU can work it out with them). Under no circumstances are you to switch rooms Stay in the room you’re assigned to and protect it. NO EXCEPTIONS

Noise—We’re not the only people staying at the hotel. Respect others needs: don’t shout, bang on the walls, run in the halls or play your music or TV loud.

Under no circumstances will inappropriate language to be used or tolerated.

Cleanliness--Maids won’t clean rooms with clothes & stuff all over the place. Four of you are going to be living out of that room for 3 days. Put you belongings away in the drawers, closets or your suit cases.

Money and personal belongings--Not every meal or expense is included in the money you’ve paid in advance for the trip. You’ll need to bring additional money with you. PLEASE BE CAREFUL! Keep your room locked. Don’t leave your stuff lying around. Keep money and other valuable items in a secure place!

Attire--You must be appropriately attired in the hotel. That means you must have clothes on and no running around in your boxers or bed time apparel.

Attire during races: all crew members will where team uniforms and have a EHT Crew logo related jacket, sweatshirt , sweatpants, t-shirt or shorts. You are going as a team, dress and reflect your selves as a team both on land and on the water.

Remember, the goal of this trip is for you to be in peak performance to compete. If you stay up late, don’t get enough sleep, don’t eat right or expend your energy doing other things, you’re giving an edge to the competition.

Room charges

The room is paid for. If you want to make outgoing calls, order food, rent a movie, etc. you will have to leave a credit card number for billing with the front desk.

If you don’t make the cut

Preliminaries and some semi final elimination races will take place on Friday. If your boat does not qualify to the next level, you will be told what you’ll be doing on Saturday. This will probably include spending time at the race venue during the races cheering your teammates on. Bring a book, video games. etc

Respect Chaperones

These parents have volunteered their time to make sure you have a safe and successful competition. Any request that is made upon you from your chaperones, you are to act in accordance with that request. DO NOT PLACE YOUR CHAPERONES OR TRAVELLING TEAM PARENT IN A POSITION TO ASK YOU TWICE AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO YOU QUESTION THEIR AUTHORITY

School Zero Tolerance Policy

You know the school has a zero tolerance policy for drugs & alcohol. The official policy during trips requires that any student caught in violation of this rule be turned over to the local authorities (police). The student will be charged and held (probably in a cell) until a parent arrives to post bail and pick them up. You and your parent will have to make a return trip to Tennessee, probably hire a local lawyer and answer to any charges filed against you. For all the clever people who think they know what the penalties and limitations of NJ law are, you won’t be in Jersey. The rules change once you go over the state line.

We’re all in this together

Every act by an individual or small group reflects back on the team and chaperones. Our reputation and the good standing of the team is what you leave behind when you’re gone.

Acknowledgement

I have read and understand the Road Rules for the SRAA rowing championship and agree to abide by them. Failing to abide by the rules will result in disciplinary action

Signed Student__________________________________________ Date___________

Signed Parent ___________________________________________Date __________

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