2017 USTA NorCal HITS - Contract
2017 USTA NorCal HITS - Contract (HITS is geared for kids 10 and under)
Organization Information
Organization Name: _____________________________________________
Main Contact Information
Name & Title: _______________________________________________ Email: __________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Shipping Address: ______________________________________________________ Bill-To Name/Address: ______________________________________________________
HITS League Season Please circle the following 2017 season you will be participating in: Spring (March 1st – May 31st) Summer (June 1st – Aug. 31st) Fall (Sept. 1st – Nov. 23rd) Winter (Jan - March) Note: Contracts must be received no later than 30 days after the start of the seasons above in order to participate in that season. Spring Cutoff: April 1st Summer Cutoff: July 1st Fall Cutoff: Oct. 1st
Additional Program Info: Online Registration on USTA NorCal Website? Yes No In Person Registration: Yes No USTA will provide you with a registration spreadsheet to be used for in person registrations Do you plan on charging more than $10 per player? Yes No If yes, how much do you plan to charge: League Start Date: League End Date: Day of the Week: Time: Maximum number of player registrations, if any: Number of Coaches/Volunteers: Players Receive: - 1 Ball - 1 T-shirt (new player)/a returning player will receive a Cinch Bag - 1 Players Wristband - 1 Gel Wristband - 1 Players Parents Manual
For Site/Host: - USTA HITS banner - 1 Coach Manual per Coach - Coach/Volunteer trainings and support - Surveys for all Parents, Coaches/Volunteers and Players
League Commissioners, Coach Workshops and HITS Surveys
The USTA offers free workshops throughout the year to assist with coaching education both on and off the court. Coaches/volunteers should attend a training/workshop prior to the start of the league. These workshops will cover the on court tennis curriculum as well as the life skills portion. It is mandatory that at least 1 person from the organization attends a training for every 12 participants in the program. (USTA recommends a maximum player to coach ratio of 12 to 1) To ensure the success of the program, we urge all coaches/volunteers to attend training at least once every year. Training dates/times and registration can be found at www.norcalHITS.com It is required that all USTA HITS League Commissioners ensure everyone in their program completes the mandatory HITS Survey. This must be completed by all coaches, volunteers, parents and children involved in your program. Please note: The commissioner cannot fill out this survey for their program participants.
Background Screenings
All USTA HITS League Commissioners and coaches must successfully complete a USTA offered confidential background screening BEFORE he or she begins working with youth program participants. A USTA staff person will email you the online background screening information upon receipt of the contract. It takes 10 minutes to complete online. It is the league commissioner’s responsibility to identify all coaches/volunteers involved in the program to ensure they are properly background screened to help with the program. If the league commissioner does not pass the screen, the organization must have a screened commissioner/coach in place or the program may not continue. Background Screening Website: https://opportunities.averity.com/usta
By signing this contract, you agree to the USTA NorCal HITS program fee of $10 per player. To receive the HITS package, you must have a minimum of 12 registered players one week prior the scheduled start of the league. All players will be required to have a valid USTA membership through the end of the season. If a player does not have a membership, the player/provider will need to purchase a membership on their behalf in order to participate. All HITS materials, t-shirts, manuals, banners and balls will be delivered prior to the season – pending paperwork is received on-time. League payments must be received by the end of the season. Subject to a late fee of 10% if payment is not received on time. Current USTA membership fees are: • FREE for first time USTA members that are 10 and under o Valid for one year • $20 fee for players 10 and over or players that need to renew an expired membership Print Name:
Signature:
Date:
Organization Information
Organization Name: _____________________________________________
Main Contact Information
Name & Title: _______________________________________________ Email: __________________________________ Phone: _______________________ Shipping Address: ______________________________________________________ Bill-To Name/Address: ______________________________________________________
HITS League Season Please circle the following 2017 season you will be participating in: Spring (March 1st – May 31st) Summer (June 1st – Aug. 31st) Fall (Sept. 1st – Nov. 23rd) Winter (Jan - March) Note: Contracts must be received no later than 30 days after the start of the seasons above in order to participate in that season. Spring Cutoff: April 1st Summer Cutoff: July 1st Fall Cutoff: Oct. 1st
Additional Program Info: Online Registration on USTA NorCal Website? Yes No In Person Registration: Yes No USTA will provide you with a registration spreadsheet to be used for in person registrations Do you plan on charging more than $10 per player? Yes No If yes, how much do you plan to charge: League Start Date: League End Date: Day of the Week: Time: Maximum number of player registrations, if any: Number of Coaches/Volunteers: Players Receive: - 1 Ball - 1 T-shirt (new player)/a returning player will receive a Cinch Bag - 1 Players Wristband - 1 Gel Wristband - 1 Players Parents Manual
For Site/Host: - USTA HITS banner - 1 Coach Manual per Coach - Coach/Volunteer trainings and support - Surveys for all Parents, Coaches/Volunteers and Players
League Commissioners, Coach Workshops and HITS Surveys
The USTA offers free workshops throughout the year to assist with coaching education both on and off the court. Coaches/volunteers should attend a training/workshop prior to the start of the league. These workshops will cover the on court tennis curriculum as well as the life skills portion. It is mandatory that at least 1 person from the organization attends a training for every 12 participants in the program. (USTA recommends a maximum player to coach ratio of 12 to 1) To ensure the success of the program, we urge all coaches/volunteers to attend training at least once every year. Training dates/times and registration can be found at www.norcalHITS.com It is required that all USTA HITS League Commissioners ensure everyone in their program completes the mandatory HITS Survey. This must be completed by all coaches, volunteers, parents and children involved in your program. Please note: The commissioner cannot fill out this survey for their program participants.
Background Screenings
All USTA HITS League Commissioners and coaches must successfully complete a USTA offered confidential background screening BEFORE he or she begins working with youth program participants. A USTA staff person will email you the online background screening information upon receipt of the contract. It takes 10 minutes to complete online. It is the league commissioner’s responsibility to identify all coaches/volunteers involved in the program to ensure they are properly background screened to help with the program. If the league commissioner does not pass the screen, the organization must have a screened commissioner/coach in place or the program may not continue. Background Screening Website: https://opportunities.averity.com/usta
By signing this contract, you agree to the USTA NorCal HITS program fee of $10 per player. To receive the HITS package, you must have a minimum of 12 registered players one week prior the scheduled start of the league. All players will be required to have a valid USTA membership through the end of the season. If a player does not have a membership, the player/provider will need to purchase a membership on their behalf in order to participate. All HITS materials, t-shirts, manuals, banners and balls will be delivered prior to the season – pending paperwork is received on-time. League payments must be received by the end of the season. Subject to a late fee of 10% if payment is not received on time. Current USTA membership fees are: • FREE for first time USTA members that are 10 and under o Valid for one year • $20 fee for players 10 and over or players that need to renew an expired membership Print Name:
Signature:
Date:
