Varsity Boys BBall - King of the Hill Tournament 2024

VENTURING OUT PACKAGE – Varsity Boys Basketball King of Hill Tournament Hamilton, January 12th-January 13th December 5th, 2023 Dear Parents, Re: Varsity Boys Basketball Hamilton, Ontario The Varsity Boys Basketball team will travel to St.Jean de Brebeuf School in Hamilton to participate in the King of the Hill Basketball Tournament. We will be departing from the school by CDC bus on Friday, January 12th at approximately 8:30am, and will return to 1320 Yonge Street at approximately 5 pm on Saturday, January 13th, 2024.

Enclosed with this letter you will find an Excursion Information Form that outlines the educational rationale for the trip, our activities, risks associated with the trip, important contact information, and financial information. Please read the information carefully as it forms the basis of your consent for your child’s participation.

This excursion plays an important part in the overall educational plan for your child, however, it must be understood that should you, the parent or guardian, not feel comfortable with the activities and potential risks associated with this trip, you should contact me immediately to discuss special arrangements that might be made to modify the trip for your child.

Once you have satisfied yourself as to the suitability of this trip for your child, please fill out the following forms online by December 20th, 2023.

Parent Acknowledgement, Consent & Release Form Level II Code of Conduct Finally, please ensure that your child’s medical information and emergency contact information is up to date for this excursion. To confirm these details, log on to YorkNet. Yours truly,

Rick DeMarinis Athletic Director 416-926-1325 ext 5277

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LEVEL II EXCURSION INFORMATION FORM Activity Name

King of the Hill, Brebeuf, Hamilton, Ontario

Group Involved

Varsity Boys Basketball team

Group Leader Staff Involved Destination Address

Rick DeMarinis, 1 other staff

Transportation: Dates & Times

St.Jean de Brebeuf 200 Acadia Drive Hamilton, Ontario L8W 1B8 Depart by bus: Friday January 12th, 2024, at approximately 8;30am Return by bus: Saturday, January 13th, at approximately 5:00pm Canadian Delta Coach Bus

Hotel information

Courtyard Marriott 1224 Upper James St Hamilton, Ontario, L9C 3B1

Activity Description and Educational Rationale

To provide students an opportunity to participate in a high level tournament away from home and to continue developing team dynamics. To strengthen relationships within sport..

Service Provider(s)

CDC

Emergency Contact Information Approximate Cost

Rick DeMarinis - 416-819-0662

Please note that once you have provided consent to have your child participate on the excursion you will be charged for the expenses incurred on your child's behalf for this excursion. Where, after you have provided your consent, notice is given that your child cannot attend the excursion, efforts will be taken to avoid incurring expenses on your child's behalf for the excursion, and you will be only charged those expenses that could not be recouped.

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$300 Following this excursion the total fee shall be calculated based on the actual invoices and the remainder will be billed to the student’s York School account.

Student Athletes will require approximately $65 for meals during the tournament.

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Activities to be undertaken by students: Playing in a Basketball Tournament, team building activities, Opening Ceremonies, team meetings, team meals, travel by bus Student preparation for excursion: Attending team practices. Also, students will be informed of the specific trip rules that will apply. Once on site, students will be briefed on more specific objectives and additional on-site safety rules.

Risk Assessment Specific Risks Identified: Students wandering away from supervisors, injury on the court & transportation accidents. Cuts, scrapes, broken bones, bruising, sprains, becoming separated from the group. Covid Transmission Precautions to be taken to reduce or eliminate risks: All coaches will have cell phones and be able to communicate any emergencies to parents immediately. The staff is trained in first aid and there are medical personnel on site for games. There is a 9:1 student to staff ratio.

Assessment of situational risks will be ongoing and the teachers will have their Emergency Medical Information Folders with them. EMS/911 service is available in the area, maps to hospital ready, and evacuation plans from activity areas will be used.

Contingency plan for bad weather/trip interruption: Any transportation delays will be communicated to parents. St. Jean de Brebeuf has an Emergency Action Plan in place for all participants.

Location of nearest Emergency Medical Service: While playing at St.Jean de Brebeuf, we will use on-site medical personnel.

Arrangements to be made to transport person/group to EMS (including route to be taken): If required, Mr. DeMarinis will accompany any student to hospital. In Hamilton, we will go to McMaster University 1200 Main Street West, L8N 3Z5. Route to nearest hospital: Down Queen Street Access to McMaster main entrance.

Additional Information:- Coaches will provide all athletes the opportunity to participate in games and develop their skills

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SPECIFIC EXCURSION RULES In addition to the expectations set out in the Code of Conduct, the following rules will apply during this trip: Dress: York School travel hoodie with Black pants will be worn to and from games and on bus.

While in Hamilton. Casual clothes can be worn in between games. Students must wear appropriate clothing for the activity, location and weather. You are representing The York School and casual wear rules will be in effect: clothing must be neat, clean and should not display objectionable words, phrases, pictures or symbols. Students must dress respectably. Students must wear shoes or boots that are suitable for extended periods of walking. Athletes must be in their hotel rooms by 10:00pm and adhere to hotel policies.

Personal Electronic Equipment: Can be used during transport and at coaches’ discretion. A cell phone may be carried to and from games, but is not required.

Independent Time Protocol will be followed: Students will be paired with a buddy and must not venture out alone. When given the opportunity to venture away from the group, they must remain within specific geographic limits and will check in periodically with a teacher at a specific place and time. Students will have cell phone contact numbers for both teachers and the hotel.

Students will be made aware of the risks and will discuss the importance of being aware and vigilant. Independent time protocols will be followed and will only take place in areas deemed safe in advance.

Participation: Student participation in activities is mandatory and they must be on time.

General: Do not bring valuables, such as jewelry, as they are not required.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT, CONSENT, AND RELEASE

The following sets out statements to which you, the parent(s), must agree by signing electronically below in order for your child to be permitted to participate in the intended trip.

Should you have questions regarding any of the statements below, you may contact the Athletic Director, Rick DeMarinis at rdemarinis@yorkschool.com - 416-926-1325 x 5277.

I/We understand, as the parent or guardian of the student named above, that students on York School trips are expected to participate fully in all activities undertaken during and in preparation for the trip, and that they must conduct themselves in a manner befitting of their role as ambassadors for the school community. I/We further understand that all students will be bound by The York School Code of Conduct and any additional rules and regulations listed in this information package and/or discussed and implemented while on the trip, and that any infraction of these rules may, at the discretion of the trip leader, result in the immediate return of the student to Toronto. Responsibility and payment for these arrangements will be borne by the parent/guardian. Any infraction of these rules may, at the discretion of the Division Head, result in appropriate disciplinary action including suspension from subsequent trips.

I/We have reviewed the contents of this information package and Code of Conduct expectations, rules and consequences with our child. I/We, the undersigned, consent to the participation of our child (as noted above) in The York School trip to Varsity Boys Basketball King of the Hill January 12th to January 13th, 2024.. Details concerning this event, including activities, travel, supervision, location and safety precautions have been communicated to us and are understood. In particular, we are aware that students will be engaged in the following activities: That students will be engaged in the following activities: ● ● ● ● ●

Participating in the Varsity Boys Basketball Invitational Team Practices. team building activities, team meetings, team meals, travel by bus

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Our emergency contact information is up to date. I/We agree to update the information with the trip leader if changes occur prior to the trip start date.

I/We have reviewed the Trip Plan and are aware that this excursion may expose my/our child to the following risks: Students wandering away from supervisors, injury on the fields & transportation accidents.

Cuts, scrapes, broken bones, bruising, sprains, becoming separated from the group.

I/We, the undersigned, grant the trip supervisors appointed by The York School permission to act on my/our behalf and to consent, to any medical, dental or surgical treatment, including pain relief and admission to hospital which may be required for my/our child, in the opinion of a qualified medical practitioner if, after reasonable attempts have been made to contact me/us at the phone numbers provided to the school, I/we cannot be reached. I/We do hereby release The York School, its directors, employees and its agents, from every manner of suit, claim or legal action which may arise as a result of an injury to, or the death of, my/our child sustained by reason of my/our child’s participation in this excursion. As parent(s) of the child above, I/we 1. acknowledge that I/we understand the statements made regarding the intended excursion with respect to expected behavior, consequences for misbehavior, and the details of the trip, including activities and risks, 2. consent to my/our child’s full participation in the trip, and to the school taking the measures set out above in response to any medical emergency that may arise, and 3. release the school from legal action arising from injury or death according to the terms set out above.

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LEVEL II CODE OF CONDUCT I understand, as the parent or guardian of the student named above, that students on York School trips are expected to participate fully in all activities undertaken during and in preparation for the trip, and that they must conduct themselves in a manner befitting of their role as ambassadors for the school community. We further understand that all students will be bound by The York School Code of Conduct and any additional rules and regulations listed in this information package and/or discussed and implemented while on the trip, and that any infraction of these rules may, at the discretion of the trip leader, result in the immediate return of the student to Toronto at the parent/guardian’s expense and that any infraction of these rules may, at the discretion of the Division Head, result in disciplinary action. We have reviewed the contents of this information package and Code of Conduct expectations, rules and consequences with our child.

Please Note: This copy of the Venturing Out Package is for reference only. Log on to your YorkNet account at https://yorkschool.myschoolapp.com/app#login to complete your child’s VO Package and give consent for their participation in this excursion.

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