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CAN DRIVE 2009 

I would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to Ava Anania, Jayden Arruda, Alex Aubin, Katie Aubin, Sam Aubin, MacKenize Bain, Sam Baxter, Hailey Beaulieu, Hayden Beaulieu, Maia Bowker, Robert Bowker, Kaitlyn Bruno, Dylan Carpenter, Eva Chaput, Tiffany Davila, Derrick Desaulniers, Devon Desaulniers, Kaden Ethier, Graesyn Fontaine, Jarais Fontaine, Raevyn Fontaine, Laura Fox, Jayden Garces, John Golato, Jordan Golato, Chris Hawkins, Hannah Hawkins, Mia Holroyd, Jonathan Hughes, Juliana Hughes, Curtis Lima, Haleigh Lima, Amber Martin, Sean Martin, Harley Mason, Steve Mason, Tyler Mason, Jenna McAssey, Evan McCauley, Anne Marie Neary, Madison Orsillo, Sydney Orsillo, Camille Persechino, Claudia Persechino, Maddie Simoneau, Hayley Tartaglia, Mike Tartaglia, Mary Thalmann, Chelsea Tourigny, Carsyn Troiano, Kaylyn Turner, Sophie Turner, Aranna Varone, Kendra Varone, Hayden Wholey, Kelly Young for volunteering for the Can Drive at Stop & Shop and Dick's Sporting Goods this weekend
Thanks to all of you we raised:
Saturday - $1878.60
Sunday - $1120.79 and still counting the final pickup
for a total over $3000 dollars
Sincerely,
Smithfield Vikings
              
              


 
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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How much does it cost to sign-up?
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The 2008 registration fees are $85 for first child - $45 for each additional child.  The family maximum for registration is $150. Note: There is an additional $10 per child late fee for registrations after
July 31, 2009.
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No refunds will be given after May 31st unless reviewed and approved by the Executive Board.
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Does the registration fee cover fundraising?
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No. There will be some manditory fundraisers like annual raffle fundraiser (2 tickets sold per child) are not covered by the registration fee. Other fundraisers throughout the year like can drives are volunteer basis. See you coach for details.
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What paperwork do I need to provide?
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Completed Registration form
Copy of state issued birth certificate
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When does my child get their equipment?
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Equipment handouts are handed by the individual team's coach. Usual time frame is one or two weeks before season start.
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What do I need to purchase for my child?
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Check out link for equipment on the left hand side
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When is practice?
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The season begins on Monday, August 3. Practices will be held Monday-Friday [for the month of August] from 6:00-8:00 PM at Whipple Park in Smithfield.
Flag football will be held Tuesday-Thursday from 6:00-8:00 PM with the exception of season startup date of August 3. See locations link for directions. 
Note: Your child must have all required paperwork in to take the field.
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Starting in September (about when school starts), practices will be held 3 nights a week (to be determined) from 6:00-8:00 PM at Burgess Field in Smithfield.
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Last year's schedule
Flag - Tuesday & Thursday (6:00-7:30 PM) - with occasional Saturday (3:30-5:00 PM)
JrPeeWee - Tuesday & Thursday (6:00-8:00 PM) - Saturday (3:30-5:00 PM) 
PeeWee - Tuesday & Thursday (6:00-8:00 PM) - Saturday (3:30-5:00 PM) 
JrVarsity - Tuesday & Thursday (6:00-8:00 PM) - Saturday (8:00-10:00 AM)
Varsity - Tuesday thru Thursday (6:00-8:00 PM)  
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In September the cheerleaders will move to indoor locations.  Normally the indoor location is in the gym at the Smithfield High School
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Your child should show up for all practices or games, regardless of the weather, unless they receive a call or email from the coach canceling. They may be practices and games held in both rain and snow.
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What is your attendance policy?
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It is your responsibility to notify the coach in advance if a child must miss a practice.  Please check with your child’s head coach regarding their expectations and discipline policy.
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What if our family has a vacation planned?
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You must notify your child’s head coach in advance.  Vacations taken during the season may result in reduced or no playing time in a game (see coach for details).
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When / Where are the games?
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See schedule on left hand side
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When do the cheer competitions take place?
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Cheer competitions with be posted when information and details are available
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Does my registration fee cover travel expenses?
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No. Each participant is responsible for any travel costs. There is also an entrance fee to any game for non-participants ($3 per person) 
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How can I volunteer to help?
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Allows looking for part or full time help. Here is a few samples of help that is needed.
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Team Parent (help with information for team)
Field Help (Chain Gang, Statistics, Setup, Cleanup, Photography)
Concession Stand
Fundraisers 
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5 Nights, 6 Days
Airfare Round Trip
Theme Park Tickets
Hotel
 
   

TRIP TO LAS VEGAS FOR TWO

3 Nights, 4 Days
Airfare Round Trip
Car
Hotel
 
      
DRAWING ~ November 29, 2009
TICKETS ~ $10.00 
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               Volunteers Needed!!!               

We are an organization built with and sustained by volunteers and as such would very much appreciate any time that you can offer the organization.  It may be coaching, working concessions, cleaning up before or after the home games, assisting with the chains or helping with a variety of other tasks 

 

               EMail the Smithfield Vikings (smithfield_vikings@cox.net) for details