ROBINSON RAMS BOYS TENNIS TEAM

INFORMATION FOR TRYOUTS

FORMS/PAPERWORK to be turned in by Friday, February 16, 2018

1.  Completed VHSL Physical Form  (TURNED INTO ATHLETIC OFFICE)

1. Must be completed by the doctor & signed by the parent and player
2. Complete health insurance OR buy school insurance

2.  Completed FCPS Emergency Care Form
3. Fairfax County Public Schools Participation Policy/Student Activities
4. Concussion Test

1.  Both player AND a parent must complete the Step by Step Parent (or Student) Concussion Awareness On-Line course.
2. If this is not completed by February 16, the student will NOT be able to try out until it is.

ALL FORMS CAN BE DOWNLOADED AT HTTP://WWW.ROBINSONRAMS.COM under Files & Links

TRYOUTS

1. Will be held starting Monday, February 19.  That is a school holiday but we will have tryouts/practice!
2. Tryouts will start at 12:30 pm at the tennis courts.  Tryouts will continue on Tuesday, Feb. 20, at 3:20 pm.
3. For those returning players, practice will start at 3:00 pm
4. Wear proper clothing for outside, cold weather practices—warm ups, sweatshirts, gloves, hats.  Other equipment should include water bottles, towels.

PRACTICES

1.  Practices are held Monday thru Friday after school at 3:20 to approximately 5:00 pm. 
2. There will be practices or matches on some Saturdays.  Players should be in attendance.
3. Players selected for the team are expected to attend ALL practices unless excused by the coach.  Players should arrange other activities—jobs, music lessons, tutoring, medical appointments, etc.—outside of practice or match times.
4. If a player must miss a practice due to illness or for academic reasons, please notify the coach at any of the numbers listed below or contact the Athletic Department at (703) 426-2125.
5. Be at the courts at practice time, dressed and ready to go!  Practice/court time is valuable.

TEAM SELECTION

1. All players will be observed and attend practices/tryouts for a minimum of three (3) days before a decision is made, unless they attempt to join the team after the initial tryouts have been held.
2. Selection to the team will be based on the following (but not limited to) criteria:

· Challenge match results

· Tennis skills & techniques

· Attitude

· Grade & Academics

· Cooperation

· Willingness to learn & improve

· Cooperation

For notices and information about team practices, matches, schedule, and other events, check the team website under HTTP://WWW.ROBINSONATHLETICS.COM.

For further information, please contact Coach Paul Fisher at:

              (703) 919-2607 (cell)                                  Paul10s@aol.com