The SUMMIT Sports Club is a competitive program, which means that players try-out for team positions and earn their playing time. Try-outs are held at the beginning of each sports season. Because this is a competitive program, we make every effort to put teams together with players who have comparable and complimentary skill levels. Experience has taught us that constructing teams in this manner encourages the players to work hard, challenge each other to excellence, and improve their skills.

TEAM MEMBERSHIP

Each player that becomes part of a team is required to submit paperwork by the stated deadline that is included in the Registration Packet that they receive. Included in this packet is: Registration Form & Medical Waiver, Player Contract & Guidelines, Homeschool Eligibility Form, and ID Medical Card. In addition, all players must have a current Sports Physical in their file in order to participate in practices and games.

Teams practice 3-4 days each week at the beginning of each season. Once games begin, the practice schedule is adjusted by the coaches based on the need for practices. Once the season is in full swing, family’s should expect to be at practices/games 3-4 days per week. We do not schedule games or practices on Wednesdays or Sundays. Occasionally, there will be games scheduled on Saturdays. Games are played throughout the Metro-Detroit area with Christian schools and other homeschool teams. In the past, we have also traveled to the State Homeschool tournaments and the National Basketball Tournament in Oklahoma.

PARTICIPATION FEES

Since its inception, the sports club has always been a not-for-profit program funded completly through registration fees and fund raising events. In January, 2003, we became a non-profit organization - SUMMIT Sports Club, Inc.

Participation fees are evaluated each season based on the projected costs for operating the sports club. Fees for each sport will be announced at the Information meeting before each sports season and will be included in the Player’s Contract.

Fees include the use of a uniform that is to be returned in good condition at the end of the season. Players are responsible for their personal equipment, including proper shoes and socks, protective equipment, balls, water bottle, and sports bag. Players should also have their own sports ball so that they can practice on their own during the season and the off-season, as well. Players are asked to contribute for a gift for the coaches at the end of each season.

COACHING STAFF

Although this is an all volunteer program, our coaching staff is selected based on experience and a working knowledge of the sport. If you are interested in a coaching position, please contact Paul Rossi. You will then be asked to complete an application form and go through an interview and selection process. All coaches sign and abide by the SUMMIT Sports Club Coach Contract.

All players pay registration and team fees, however, these fees DO NOT cover all of the expenses of the sports club’s annual budget. All players and their family's are also required to participate in at minimum of two fund raising events during the 2007-2008 season. Players can opt out of fund raising by paying an additional fee per sports team per season they participate.

The Summit Sports Club is an all volunteer organization. This means that we need the active involvement of EVERYONE in the program to make this all work. There are lots of ways to help and parents are encouraged to sign-up in some capacity at the beginning of each season at the Registration Meeting.

For those players who are not able to make a commitment to a competitive program or who do not make a team this year, we want to encourage you to pursue your interest in sports by taking advantage of the many opportunities available in our area. Please e-mail us for an updated list of Team Sports Alternatives.

If you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us!

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