2023 OFSAA Boys Basketball Championship

VENTURING OUTPACKAGE – Varsity Boys Basketball OFSAABoys’ABasketball

Championship

March 6-8 2023, Timmins, Ontario

Dear Parents,

Re: OFSAABoys’ABasketball Championship

February 23, 2023

The Varsity Boys Basketball team will travel toTimmins, Ontario to participate in the OFSAA Boys’ABasketball Championship. We will be departing from the school by CDC bus on March 5th at approximately 9:00am Our return will be dependent on how we finish If we make the bronze or gold medal game we will return toTYS March 9th by 5pm If we do not, we return March 8th by 10:15pm

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 Feb 28th, 2023

ParentAcknowledgement, 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 toYorkNet.

Yours truly,

Rick DeMarinis Athletic Director 416-926-1325 ext 5277

LEVELII EXCURSION INFORMATION FORM

Activity Name

OFSAABoys’ABasketball Championship

March 6-8 2023, Timmins, Ontario

Group Involved Varsity Boys Basketball team

Group Leader

Staff Involved Rick DeMarinis, 1 other staff

DestinationAddress

Gym Venue #1

Timmins High and Vocational School 451Theriault Blvd

Gym Venue #2

Roland Michener Secondary School 155 Legion Drive

Transportation:

Dates & Times

Hotel information

Activity Description and Educational Rationale

Depart by bus: Sunday March 5th, 2023, at approximately 9:00am

Return by bus: dependent on results - Wednesday March 8th by 10:15pm or Thursday March 9th by 5pm

Comfort Inn

939Algonquin Blvd E Timmins, ON P4N 7J5

To provide students an opportunity to participate in the provincial championships and represent the CISAA

Service Provider(s) Canadian Delta Coach

Emergency Contact Information Rick DeMarinis - 416-819-0662

Approximate Cost

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

$150

Following this excursion the balance shall be calculated based on the actual invoices and the remainder will be billed to the student’sYork School account.

StudentAthletes will require approximately $125 for meals during the tournament

behalf for the excursion, and you will be only charged those expenses that could not be recouped.

Complete online Consent Form by February 28th, 2023

Activities to be undertaken by students: Playing in a BasketballTournament, 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

Follow-up:

RiskAssessment

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 CovidTransmission

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. Both gym venues inTimmins have an EmergencyAction Plan in place for all participants.

Location of nearest Emergency Medical Service: While playing inTimmins, we will use on-site medical personnel Timmins and District Hospital - 700 RossAve E,Timmins ON P4N 8P2

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 Timmins and District Hospital - 700 RossAve E,Timmins ON P4N 8P2

Additional Information:- Coaches will provide all athletes the opportunity to participate in

games and develop their skills

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 apparel will be worn to and from games and on bus to and fromTimmins, Ontario Casual clothes can be worn in between games Students must wear appropriate clothing for the activity, location and weather You are representingTheYork 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 and never let their undergarments or midriffs show Students must wear shoes or boots that are suitable for extended periods of walking

Personal Electronic Equipment: Can only be used during transport and on site (when appropriate) 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.This will be only during meal time. All other times for the tournament the team will be in the hotel or at a competition venue Students will have cell phone contact numbers for both teachers

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

General: Students must wear appropriate shoes and clothing at all times Dress appropriately for both indoor and outdoor activities Do not bring valuables, such as jewelry, as they are not required.

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 byTheYork 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 toToronto 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) inTheYork School trip to the OFSAABoys’A Basketball Championship inTimmins, ON on March 6-8, 2023 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 OFSAABoys’ABasketball Championship

● Team Practices

● team building activities, team meetings

● team meals,

● travel by bus

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 theTrip 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 byTheYork 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 TheYork 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

LEVELII CODE OF CONDUCT

I understand, as the parent or guardian of the student named above, that students onYork 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 byTheYork 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 toToronto 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 yourYorkNet account at https://yorkschool myschoolapp com/app#login to complete your child’s VO Package and give consent for their participation in this excursion.