June 3, after school, $25 CASH ONLY. Physicals are not required for

summer conditioning; they are required by July 30 to participate in

pre-season scrimmages.

June 16-July 31 • Mondays-Friday, 7:30-11AM

(No conditioning June 30-July 5 or July 23-24.

Check Calendar for varying ending times.)

Summer conditioning focuses on building a player’s strength, speed

and agility and teaching offense and defense.

This is an athlete’s chance to get to know the coaches and other

players and to get a sense of what MP football is all about.

Participating in summer conditioning sends the message to the

coaches that a student is serious about playing football at Myers Park.

Is it mandatory? No. Is it recommended? Yes. Is it for everyone?

Yes, it’s for incoming ninth graders up through returning seniors.

Meet at the gym. Wear gym shorts, t-shirt, gym shoes. At some point

you’ll want to bring cleats. Bring a water bottle.

If you have summer conflicts due to vacation, driver’s ed, band

competition, etc. it’s up to you to make changes if you choose to or let

the coaches know what days you’ll be away.

ALL players and their parents/guardians are expected to attend. All

forms will be distributed, completed and returned that afternoon.

Remember to bring your calendar and checkbook. Parents will hear

from coaches about the program, complete required forms, sign up to

work the concession stand (every family is expected to work at least

one game) and volunteer for other necessary jobs. Our goal is to

organize for the season in a one- time blitz.

Every family is asked to bring a dish – enough to serve the number

attending in their family plus 4 more. Players with last names starting

with A-H bring a meat or main dish, I-P bring a vegetable, fruit or

grain side dish, Q-Z bring a dessert. Drinks and paper products will be

provided. RSVP to Jennie Davis, 704-367-2517, Jadplus6@aol.com

CMS has established the first official day of football practice for all high

schools – August 1. At that time, pre-season practice is mandatory.

Coaches allow three unexcused absences before removing a player

from the roster. To be allowed to scrimmage after Aug.1 players

must: 1) turn in a current medical release form, and 2) attend nine

days of pre-season practice.

The coaches don’t cut anyone. They choose players for each game

based on the skill and commitment they see in players.

On game days, players are expected to wear a tie to school. Players

stay at school after classes are over to prepare for their game. JV

games are on Thursdays, 7 pm. Varsity games are on Fridays, 7 pm.

(See the Game schedule.)

Players eat a pre-game meal as a team around 3 pm.

Parents/guardians are expected to contribute to cover the cost of

these ten meals. The estimated cost is $65 per JV player and $85 per

Varsity player. We ask parents/guardians who are able and willing to

contribute to feed a player in addition to their own. In this way we

cover the expense of any player unable to pay.

JV players eat a light, pre-game meal in the stadium. JV parents

volunteer to pick up, serve and clean up this meal according to a preplanned

menu. Varsity players eat their pre-game meal in the

cafeteria.

For away games, players travel together to and from games by bus.

Parents/guardians meet the returning buses at the MP gym parking

lot.

Attend the Football Family Pot-Luck Picnic, Saturday, Aug. 2

Pay for pre-game meals

Work the concession stand at least once

Volunteer to provide snacks for half-time and/or

Serve on a TouchDown Club Committee

Attend games

Participate in the Sports Banquet (January 2008)

Be an example of integrity and sportsmanship to your son

August, TBA • 9am -12 noon • BofA Stadium

A limited number of spaces are available - first come, first served - to

moms in the region. The school with the most moms present wins a

cash prize for their football program. We want to be the winners again

this year! There is no cost to attend. Sign up with the TouchDown

Club to get info.

Sign-ups for Football Moms 101 are usually in June, so immediate

response is required if you plan to attend.

Every football parent is expected to participate in this volunteer

organization which raises funds and works the many routine jobs

necessary to support the football program. Contributions and sign-ups

will take place at the July 30 Picnic.

The TouchDown Club builds a directory of contact information in order

to help the coaches communicate effectively. Communication is

primarily through email. Families without email will get

communication sent home with their player. Please complete a player

contact sheet in order to be included in communications. Individual

email addresses are not visible in our mass communications. We do

not share your contact information.

Contact the TouchDown Club Coordinators:

Jennie Davis

(704) 367-2517, Jadplus6@aol.com

Emily Ahlum at

(704) 335-7164 H, eahlum@carolina.rr.com