Scholar-Athlete of the Month ProgramProgram Description:The PBCYFL supports academic and athletic excellence in youth sports by encouraging students to excel both on and off the field. The Scholar-Athlete of the Month Program is designed to promote, motivate and acknowledge student-athletes for their scholastic and athletic achievements throughout the football season.Program Guidelines:The Student-Athlete of the Month Program will run for three (3) consecutive months concluding with the last selections due in November.1. Every month each PBCYFL will select five (5) student-athlete for the month based on the set criteria below.2. A student-athlete cannot be selected more than once. A different student-athlete must be selected each month.3. Out of the five (5) student-athletes, each month one (1) must be a cheerleader.4. We ask that you pick one student scholar-athlete from your team and submit all required paperwork to the league, please follow the due dates in section #7. 5. All selections must be submitted on the Scholar-Athlete of the Month Selection form.6. Selection forms must also have a commentary and signature by one of the student-athletes core academicteachers attesting to the student’s academic performance.7. Selection forms are due on the following dates to be considered a. Scholar-Athlete for the month of August – August 27, 2011
b. Scholar-Athlete for the month of September – September 24, 2011
c. Scholar-Athlete for the month of October – October 22, 2011
Selection Criteria:1. Outstanding academic performance determined by:a. Copy of most recent progress reportsb. All conduct grades must be a “B” or higherc. No negative marks or comments by teachers2. Overall team playera. Exhibits good sportsmanship and leadership at all timesAwards and Recognition:All of the scholar-athletes picked by PBCYFL will be recognized at ½ time presentation by coach & board member. Be on PBCYFL Website as scholar Athlete of the month.Selections forms maybe submitted by the following:Via e-mail to pattithornton@msn.com, hand delivering to Patti at field or by placing completed form in Cheerleading mail box in warehouseIf you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Patti Thornton at field or via email pattithornton@msn.com Scholar-Athlete of the MonthNomination FormStudent-Athlete Information:(Please type or print in blue or black ink.)Student Name: _________________________________________________________________________________(First) (Middle) (Last)Home Address: _________________________________________________________________________________City: ____________________________________ State: _______ Zip: _____________ County: _________________Name of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ____________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________ City: _______________ State: ____________Zip: __________(If different from above)Home Phone: ____________________ Cell Phone: ___________________ Other: ___________________________School Name: __________________________________________________________ Grade: _________________Nominating Information:Name: ______________________________________________________ Title:___________________________(First) (Last)Cell Phone: ______________________ Other: ____________________ Email: ___________________________Division: _______________________________________ Team Name: _________________________________Nominating League Representative Statement: Explain why this student was selected as the scholar-athleteof the month? (Please provide as much information as possible and attach an additional sheet if necessary.)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________League Representative Signature: __________________________________________ Date:________________Core Academic Teacher Statement: provide a brief statement about how this student has exemplified thequalities of a scholar-athlete? (Please provide as much information as possible and attach an additional sheet if necessary.)_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Teacher Signature: ____________________________________ Subject_______________ Date:_____________*******************************Office use—Do not write below this line*********************************************************I hereby certify that the above information is accurate and has been verified.League Commissioner Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: ______________