PRACTICE:
Our practices are the cornerstone of our organization. Many hours are spent in preparation for these sessions. Many more hours are spent after practices to analyze your child's performances and to make sure that we are meeting our goals. Needless to say we would like to see your child ateach one! We understand that things come up which may not allow you to attend a practice, in the event you must miss a day please call the director or division leader to let them know. It will not excuse you, but it will let us know that you take your attendance seriously. The minimum number of practices you must attend each week is 2. Missed practices may be made up during the same week only. Call the director if you want to make up a day.

SEASONAL DUES: The cost per child per month is set at the annual team meeting and is due during the first week of each month or when your child begins practice. Parents pay dues in many ways: 1) Pay by check or cash before the month/season begins 2) Sell fundraiser candy (30-$1 pieces per box) and you will receive per box sold towards next month's dues or future trips. This is a favorite of many team members because of the variety of candy available and the ease in selling bars for just $1. 3) Selected team monthly fundraisers can also go towards the members personal dues (determined at the parents meetings). The monthly dues only partially covers all that your child will receive. Uniform items, insdurance cards, footwear, entries to meets and transportation costs will all be FREE for your child. You will not have to pay for any other team item unless you lose something and will have to replace it. The dues do not pay for any NOVAS track team expenses, such as equipment, insurance or administrative items. These costs are met by the team fundraisers which are vital to our existence. Any info for grants or fundraisers which can help to reduce the cost for all of our team members will be greatly appreciated.

RACES:
Everyone in the program will attend races during each season. Developmental races in the beginning of each season are for all team members! Even if you have only practiced for one week, there will be events that you can enter. The only other requirement is that your season's dues are paid up to date (due by the first practice of every season). Selections for championship races are based on qualifying times or the place your child comes in during selected races. If your child runs a fast enough time in any developmental race, then they are eligible for all upcoming championship races. See the list of qualifying times for all events in NY NOVAS NEWSLETTER (published monthly).

ADMINISTRATION:
The registration fee of pays for your child's ID card. A folder must be made for each child and must contain the following: 1) Application 2) Medical Form 3) Birth Certificate 4) Picture 5) Copy of childs most recent report card 6) Insurance card 7)Practice registration form 8) Parent participation form. As we are registered members of USA track & field and the local Metropolitan Athletic Congress (Club #866) these are the requirements.

For more information call one of the directors, or send an e-mail by clicking below:
New York Novas

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