Parent Handbook/Registration 2018 - Walker Independent Football League

Walker Independent Football League
                                        a.k.a. Walker Renegades
                    Parent Handbook/Registration 2018
                                              WELCOME
We would like to welcome all participants and parents to the 2018 football season. We hope that this
season will be exciting and rewarding for all those involved. The Walker Renegades’ program is in its 45th
season and continues to build a strong tradition for excellence and success.

The following information contained in the Parent Handbook will provide both participants and parents
with a general outline of the rules under which the program will be structured.

                              WALKER RENEGADES MISSION STATEMENT
Walker Renegades’ purpose is to provide participants; both football and cheerleader, with a sense of
teamwork, leadership, discipline, sportsmanship and athleticism they will need to help them throughout
their lives. Walker Renegades promotes a standard of excellence for its participants, coaches,
volunteers, parents and board members on and off the field. We encourage our youth to be the best
they can be at all times.

                                             ACADEMIC GOALS
The Walker Renegades program supports the critical role that academics play in the development of our
student-athletes and recognizes the need to perform in the classroom as well as on the field. It is never
the desire of the Walker Renegades program to have football and/or cheerleading take precedence over
school requirements. If a conflict should arise, please notify your coach immediately. We would ask that
parents support this effort in order to encourage academic success for every participant.

                                     SAFETY IS OUR PRIMARY CONCERN
Many of the exercises, drills, and team rules are there to ensure that your player is physically and
mentally fit for football and/or cheerleading. Each player is unique and will develop the skills at his/her
own pace. We hope this season will develop new sills and confidence for each player who participates in
the Walker Renegade program.
                                       PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES
The participants of the Walker Renegades program are expected to abide by a code of conduct, which
includes but is not limited to the following:
        - Respect of volunteer coaches, team members, opponents, officials and other representatives
        involved with the Walker Renegades program.
        - Participants must notify their coach in advanced if a practice is going to be missed. No
        exceptions!
        - Good sportsmanship is mandatory. No vulgar language, tantrums, display of anger or fighting
        will be tolerated. Any such action will result in disciplinary measures and may include
        suspension from the team.
        - As a member of the Walker Renegades program you represent yourself and your teammates
        on and off the field. Whether in victory or defeat you will conduct yourself with pride and poise.
        - Always be willing to help your coach or teammate when required.

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The level of support given to a participant by the parents will have a measured impact as to the success
of each player. To better understand the parent’s role and involvement in the program, we have
developed the following guidelines and recommendations:
        - It is mandatory that ALL children participating in the Walker Renegades program, either
        football player or cheerleader be under parental supervision AT ALL TIMES. If your child is
        injured or hurt and a parent or guardian is not present, the members of the Walker Renegades
        will make decisions regarding your child’s medical needs and all costs will be the responsibility
        of the parent. If you are not able to attend practice or games, please notify another parent,
        coach or board member and provide a phone number when you can be reached.
        - Parents and visitors at practices and games must stay in designated areas reserved for the
        spectators. Sideline areas on game day and the practice fields are off limits unless the parent
        has been asked to be involved in some aspect of the practice. Please do not enter into gate that
        separate the field, also leave end zones clear.
        - Parents are encouraged to cheer for their teams from the stands with enthusiasm but should
        never yell obscenities or derogatory remarks aimed at the opponents or conduct themselves in
        an offensive manner.
        - A large number of people are needed to help the program run smoothly. Each parent is asked
        to volunteer a portion of his or her time during the season to help make the program run
        efficiently. Parents are required to volunteer, or pay an opt-out fee. If a parent doesn’t show up
        for designated volunteer time then there will be a $25 fine for each occurrence do before post
        season games and Banquet.
        - Any fees owed from last season will be collected before player is allowed to register the next
        season.
         - It is the parent’s responsibility to provide transportation to and from practice and games.
        - If a participant’s grades are unsatisfactory or homework starts to become a problem, the
        parent should notify the head coach and together determine the best course of action to be
        taken.
        - Parents should always maintain a cooperative attitude towards coaches, participants, officials
        and board members. Remember, all are volunteers.

                                                 PRACTICES
Football Practice will begin on July 16 with helmets only. On August 1st, full contact practices will begin.
Practices will be held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5:30 – 7:30. Practice will begin promptly at
5:30, please be ready and in line by 5:30. All scheduled times can be altered by Team Head Coach.

Cheer Practice will begin on July 16. Practices will be held Tuesday and Thursday 5:30-7:30. All
scheduled times can be altered by Cheer Director.

In order for a player to participate each player must have the following completed and turned in to the
Walker Renegades:
        -A completed registration form.
        -A signed Parent Handbook and Code of Conduct.
        -A copy of birth certificate (if we don’t have on file - football players only).
        -Registration fees must be paid in full or other arrangements with the Treasurer must be made
        at registration.
        -2 current pictures. (Football Players Only)

MISSED PRACTICES
In the event you cannot be at a practice, it is mandatory that one of the coaches be notified prior to
practice. Coaches will determine what, if any, actions will be taken for missing practices. Some actions
may be:
        -Prohibit the participant from starting the next game.
        -Limit the player’s playing time (coordinated with the parent, player and league prior to the
        game).
         -Player attends but is not allowed to play in the game (extreme cases only).
        -Cheerleaders who miss excessively will not be allowed to participate in Homecoming festivities.

                                           FOOTBALL DRESS CODE
Game Uniform: Walker Renegades will provide your child with a game jersey, game pants, and game
undershirt . Parents will be responsible to supplying shoulder pads, helmet, pads for game pants, mouth
piece, and cleats. Participants will be not be allowed to play in the game without the proper uniform and
protection gear.
Practice Uniform: The dress code for practice should include practice pants (with pads), shoulder pads,
helmet, and practice jersey. Cleats are not required but highly recommended. All practice gear and
practice uniform is provided by the parent. Game uniforms cannot be worn during practice-NO
EXCEPTIONS. Mouth guards are required at all times.

                                         CHEERLEADING DRESS CODE
Game Uniform: Walker Renegades will provide your child with a cheerleading uniform. The uniform will
include a shell, and skirt. Parents will be responsible for supplying white socks and ordering team
matching solid white tennis shoes. Pom-poms, Bloomers, and required hair bow will be available for
purchase.
Practice uniform: The dress code for practice should include Green shorts, White shirt and tennis shoes.
No flip flops, sandals, crocs, etc. should be worn to practice. No Jeans. Girls will not be permitted to
practice if proper attire is not worn. Practice uniforms will be available for purchase. Game uniforms
cannot be worn during practice- NO EXCEPTIONS.

                                      PRACTICE – FIELD RESTRICTIONS
During practice coaches, participants and instructors ONLY will be allowed on the practice/playing field.
It is REQUIRED that parents, friends and siblings remain off the playing field unless SPECIFICALLY
requested to help by a coach. Practice time is limited, so it is important the coaches have the
opportunity to make the best use of the time allotted. If you must speak to a coach, please contact them
before or after practice. Siblings should not be left at the field without adult supervision and Walker
Renegades cannot assume responsibility for their safety.

                                              FAMILY PETS
Family pets leashed or not, are not allowed on the practice fields or at games. This is a safety issue and
we ask for your cooperation.

                                       ORGANIZATIONAL ISSUES
Team Size – Each football squad roster is limited to 40 players, per SLYFA rules and regulations.

Minimum Play Rule – Walker Renegades and the SLYFA organization have NO minimum playtime rule.

Game Day – This is what we have all worked for and game day is very exciting. Coaches will determine
how much time before the scheduled game time each player needs to arrive at the game site. The
coaches work very hard on determining their game plan and substitution schedules prior to the game. If
you are going to miss a game or will be late, notify your coach as soon as possible.
Drug and Alcohol Use – Drug and alcohol use is strictly forbidden at games, practices and other
associated events and will not be tolerated. Anyone involved in such activities will be asked to leave.
Injuries – Any football related injury, regardless of outward appearances, is taken seriously and will be
addressed as such. Safety is our primary concern and extra care will be taken in dealing with any
reported injury. We would also encourage participants to make known any injury to his/her coach
immediately upon occurrence. Participants should not hide injuries in order to facilitate more playing
time. Any player sustaining an injury which requires a doctor’s care will be required to provide a medical
release from that doctor to further participation in games or practices.
Parking – ONLY board members will be allowed to park inside the gate at practice and on game days at
the Walker Renegade Field. This is for everyone’s safety. You WILL be asked to move your vehicle.
Disciplinary Actions – The Head Coach of a team has the authority to take action against any player that
is causing continuous disruption of playing time either at practice or games. Disciplinary action could
include the following:
         First Offense – counseling with the player
         Second Offense – counseling with the player and parent (with a board member present)
         Three of more Offenses – suspension or expulsion from the league for the remainder of the
         season
Complaints – Please contact your team’s Head Coach first and try to resolve the issue. If you cannot
resolve it at that level, the complainant should contact the President. If the President and complainant
cannot resolve the situation, then the President will bring the complaint before the Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors will then take the complaint under advisement and issue a response to the
complainant. The complainant is welcome to all board meetings.
Communication - Communication is extremely important to the success of any organization. As the
2018 season progresses, you may at one time or another have questions in regards to a variety of
different issues. Please feel free to contact a Board Member or Coach and every effort will be made to
provide you with the information you need. If you have questions, comments or suggestions that cannot
be handled by your coach, please submit them to the Board. You may do so by visiting our website or
contacting a Board Member.
WIFL Board Meetings– Every member of the WIFL organization is invited to all Board meetings. A
member is defined as any parent or legal guardian of a participant in the WIFL organization. Parent
participation and input is very important to the growth of any organization. Please visit the Walker
Renegade website for announcement of meetings, upcoming events, or news regarding the Walker
Renegades.

Thank you and have a great season.
Sincerely,
Walker Independent Football League
a.k.a.
Walker Renegades
www.walkerrenegades.com

CONTACT INFORMATION
Walker Renegades 2018 Board of Directors
President – Les Barbazon
Vice President – Ben Fleming
Treasurer – Michelle Roth
Secretary – Kim VanDinther
Concession Manager – Summer Teston
Fundraiser Chairman – Mary Boyle
Field Maint & Equip Mgr – Jordan Poe
“A” Team Head Coach – Robert Dugas 225-588-5181
“B” Team Head Coach – Leroy Smith
“C” Team Head Coach – Bill Thomas
“D”Team Head Coach –Cappy Dugas 225-788-0366
Cheerleading Head Coach –

SLYFA Organization Website Addresses:
Ascension Bulldogs
Central Wildcats –
Denham Springs Yellow Jackets – www.dsyf.net
Galvez Tigers – www.galveztigers.com
Live Oak Eagles –
Prairieville Broncos – www.leaguelineup.com/prairievillebroncos
St. Amant Wildcats – www.stamantwildcats.xbuild.com
Zachary Broncos –
Walker Renegades – www.walkerrenegades.com

2018 SEASON REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Registration will be held at the Walker Renegade field behind Walker Elementary before the season
begins.
Dates & Times TBA
Football Registration: $150.00/participant
Cheerleader Registration: $150.00/participant
Second Child Discount: $10.00/participant
Late Payment Fee: $25.00/participant (after August 1st)
NSF Fee: $25.00/check
Family Opt-Out Volunteer Deposit: $40.00 Full Season / $20.00 Half Season
Note: Registration fees must be paid by August 1st unless payment arrangements have been made with
the Treasurer and President.
Payment arrangements will be made available for those who qualify.

Breakdown of Fees:

Football Registration:
                         Uniform (pants and Jersey)           100.00
                         Undershirt                            10.00
                         Insurance (General and player)        15.00
                         Towards Operations                    25.00

Cheerleader Registration:
                       Uniform (Shell, Skirt, Bloomers)       100.00
                       Undershirt                              10.00
                       Insurance (General and player)          15.00
                       Towards Operations                      25.00

        Operations include but are not limited to Letterman Jackets, field maintenance, additional
equipment, Banquet, and other needs of daily operation. Letterman jackets cost on average
$130.00. Players who will not play four years to receive or have been with Renegades longer than
four years and already have a jacket will still pay this amount because they receive yearly patches
and those funds are then allocated for startup cost as well as off season maintenance.

CONCESSION SCHEDULE
Each team (football and cheerleading) will be assigned a slot for home games to work. We will have a
sign-up sheet for you to pick a time slot that bests suits you. If all needs are not met by the 2nd week
week of the August, we will ask you to work a slot we pick. Our parents are important to the foundation
and continuation of this organization, however, smooth operations are also critical to continued success.
If you miss your scheduled time slot, you will be fined $25 that must be paid in full before post season
games and banquet.
HOMECOMING
Homecoming will be held the last Home game of the season. Each cheerleader will be presented by the
person of her choice at halftime of the game she cheers. Practice attendance is taken to determine
eligibility to receive crown and participate. Cheer game day uniforms must be worn.
UNIFORM TURN IN
Athletes keep uniforms at the end of the Season. We do not pick up uniforms
WEBSITE
Keep checking our website at www.walkerrenegades.com. We will be continuously updating the site
with news and game results. You can also find directions to playing fields, forms, links, and pictures on
the site. Check us out on Facebook too!
END OF YEAR BANQUET
Walker Renegades will also host an End of the Year Banquet. Date, Location Cost, & Time – TBD. All
football and cheer participants who have met all of their organizational requirements, i.e. payment of
registration, will receive a ticket to attend the banquet. The banquet will be limited to parents and
siblings. We must do this, due to the size of the facility. Tickets will go on sale during the season.
FUNDRAISERS
Fundraisers are critical to our organization as only 1/3 of operational costs are paid with
registration. We ask that all parents make a conscious effort to support any fundraiser within our
organization. If you have any questions in regards to helping with fundraising please contact Mary
Boyle

Walker Renegades
2018 Code of Conduct
In an effort to promote good sportsmanship, Walker Independent Football League a.k.a. Walker
Renegades has pledged to enforce a code of conduct that we hope will ensure the physical and emotional
well being of all its participants. Our goal is to ensure that all of our participants will thrive in an
environment where respect, team play, and camaraderie abound.
Walker Renegades recognizes the physical and aggressive nature of the sport and, as such, we recognize
the need for control. As parents and coaches, it our responsibility to lead by example. Therefore, all
parents and coaches are responsible to read and sign this Code of Conduct and to adhere to it. All
participants who are deemed to bin violation of the Code of Conduct are subject to suspension and/or
expulsion from the program. Parents who are found to be in violation may be barred from attending future
games and/or forfeit their child’s right to participate in the program.
Such offenses that may warrant suspension or expulsion are as follows:
a) Abuse of a game official, coach, league officer, player, or spectator, whether it is verbal or physical,
including but not limited to swearing, violence, obscene gestures, and other aggressive/inappropriate
behavior reported to Walker Renegades.
b) Gross misconduct, including but not limited to fighting with an opposing player on or about the
playing field of Walker Renegades.
c) Intentional acts that could result in bodily injury or emotional harm to any person on or about the fields
of Walker Renegades.

Coaches will be responsible for routine discipline of minor infractions as they incur within their
own teams. Any infraction that cannot be controlled at the team level or that the coach believes warrants,
will be referred to the President for further action.
Coaches are to place the emotional and physical well being of his players ahead of his desire to win.
Coaches will lead by example in demonstrating fair play and sportsmanship to his players. Swearing and
excess physical contact will not be tolerated and complaints of such shall be referred to the President for
further action.
Parents and other spectators are expected to express their enthusiasm positively during games. Any
negative expressions (booing, jeering, etc.) will be considered in violation of this code. Furthermore,
parents/spectators are not to approach coaches during or immediately after a game with questions or
complaints relative to playing time, positions, game strategy, etc. These matters should be taken up in a
private conversation at a later (and less emotional) time.
Walker Renegades hopes to enhance the development of its participants. Our goals are to benefit the
children who choose to participate. The above guidelines are set as a reminder that as parents and coaches
we are to act as positive examples for our children to follow. With your help, these disciplinary measures
may never need to be imposed.
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I have read and understand the Walker Renegades 2018 Code of Conduct and by signing below on
behalf of me, my spouse, and other family members, agree to abide by its contents:
Child’s name: _________________________________ Team: A B C D Cheer
Signature of parent or legal guardian:__________________________________________________
Please print name: _______________________________ Date: _____/______/______
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I have read and received the parent handbook for the 2017 season. By signing below, I understand
that I am responsible for all content and information that it contains.
Parent/Legal Guardian Signature: _________________________________________________