Coaches Volleyball Registration: NCHVC 2021

Email Address *

First Name *

Last Name *

TEAM/PROGRAM (Listed Alphabetically) *

Primary Age Group Coaching In *

Select one (for Primary Team) *

If you coach multiple age groups please list your official role for each team

Your Physical Address *

Nationals Dates & Details: October 21-23, 2021 in Lawerence, KS

Full details and more info on Volleyball Nationals can be located at the following link: https://www.nchclive.com/home-school-volleyball/

2022 NATIONALS POLL: What is the ideal week for the Volleyball Nationals next season (2022?) *

Same Exact Week & currently scheduled (October 20-22, 2022)

Week Later (October 27-29, 2022)

2 Weeks Later (November 3-5, 2022)

NCHC Definition of a HomeSchool Student-Athlete: NCHCLive.com/Guidelines

“Homeschooling” is defined to mean that a student’s education is parent-directed and done at home.

As such, the parents shall be directly involved in their child’s education, playing role of the headmaster thereby (1) selecting curriculum, (2) selecting and/or approving course materials and study schedules, & (3) selecting tutors, coop’s, teachers, dual enrollment options, &/or resources for their child’s education. HomeSchooling would also include a person of legal responsibility* of the student filling the role of a parent (*must be pre-approved by the NCHC)

In September 2020 the EAB Rules Proposal Committee voted over 80% in favor of keeping the NCHC Online At Home policy posted below. As such this entire section has been updated.

NCHC Online At Home – The #1 eligibility question we had in the Summer of 2018 & 19 was “what is the NCHC stance was with “Online at Home” (Connections Academy, K12, Epic, etc.) The response we have had to this each time has been the same:

“The NCHC does not have an approved or unapproved curriculum.”

The bottom line is the NCHC leaves curriculum choice to the parent’s discretion, provided it is done at home and the parents have the ability to change curriculum at their discretion.

2020 Clarification: The Online at Home rule excludes students enrolled in their local school district, who are doing school online due to COVID-19, this was clarified by an 85% vote by the EAB Rules Committee in September.

If a player does not meet all the requirements below they may fill out a Hardships Exemption Form: https://www.nchclive.com/hardship/

Have all Players been homeschooled as defined by the definition above continuously since the start of the school year? *

Basic NCHC Eligibility Rules: NCHCLive.com/Guidelines

Academics
Each member team and/or program shall have standards in place to make sure that all participating players maintain at least a 2.0 GPA (on a 4-point scale) during the active season.

Age & Gender Requirements (listed in this form below)

Team/Program Requirements

All teams/programs that attend an NCHC event are to use only players that are eligible by NCHC Eligibility Guidelines for all games throughout the year. Failure to do so disqualifies a program to attend NCHC Events.

Additional Educational Requirements-

Graduation Ceremony Participation: A player that has already participated in a graduation ceremony is not eligible to participate at NCHC events.

Ceremony Participation Approval: Pre-Approval (details on this can be located at NCHCLive.com/guidelines
If a player does not meet the requirements above they must fill out a Hardship Exemption Form: https://www.nchclive.com/hardship/

Do you understand and agree to have all players abide by the NCHC eligibility rules as defined as above and at NCHCLive.com/Guidelines? *

NCHC Primary Team & Dual Roster Policy

Players and Coaches may play/Coach on multiple different age groups within a program. They are permitted to play on in any age group they qualify for. Players may only play on one team per age group. As always it is the NCHC policy that teams entering our tournaments have enough primary players to compete, our staff will look at all requests to accommodate dual rostering, however, each player/coach must know who their primary team and each team must have enough primary players/coaches to begin each game of the tournament. Ultimately each team must be prepared for conflicts that our staff is unable to accommodate.

Do you understand the above Dual Roster Policy? *

Yes, I understand that it is my responsibility to know which team is my primary team and understand that each team must have enough players and coaches without me to compete should there be a Dual Roster conflict.

Required

NCHC Transfers under Disciplinary action: NCHCLive.com/Guidelines

Any student who transfers from a public school, Christian/private School, or another HomeSchool team and is under disciplinary action(s) must go through the hardship approval process OR wait one (1) year before he/she is eligible to participate.

Do you understand and agree to abide by the NCHC Transfer policy? *

NCHC The Role of Outside Institutions: NCHCLive.com/Guidelines

Private and Public Schools
Full-time enrollment in a traditional public or private school is not homeschooling because the child’s education in such schools is not parent-directed. A player that attends any type of school full-time is not eligible. Even if the school is small and does not offer sports. For part-time students at these types of schools, the student must maintain at least 51% of his/her education from classes that meet the homeschooling definition.

In September 2020 the EAB Rules Proposal Committee voted on whether or not to readdress this rule in the event it was a “small school that does not have sports” in this vote under 40% voted to readdress this rule. As such this entire section has been updated.

Coop and Umbrella Schools
**EAB approved following update 9/13/18**

The participation in a cooperative school, and/or an umbrella school is permitted in multiple circumstances.

1) In some states, “HomeSchool students” are required by law to attend a private school and, in such cases, cooperative or umbrella schools are formed for this purpose. The approval of these types of schooling situations are automatic in states with these types of laws. These schools, whether called cooperative, umbrella, or “private,” are characterized by significant and direct parental involvement, often simply representing different forms of homeschooling within a group of like-minded families. In such cases where the student-athlete meets the definition of HomeSchooling and is involved in a coop and umbrellas school.

2) States that have more homeschool friendly laws than stated above provided the cooperative, umbrella, etc. are characterized by significant and direct parental involvement, representing different forms of homeschooling within a group of like-minded families. In such cases where the student-athlete meets the definition of HomeSchooling (posted on NCHC eligibility guidelines) while being involved in a coop and umbrellas school.”

Vocational Classes
In some states, “HomeSchool students” are permitted to take classes at vocational schools. A student may take classes at such schools as long as he/she maintains at least 51% of his education from classes that meet the homeschooling definition.

51% Rule (this does not apply to Dual Credit/Enrollment classes)
For clarification purposes, a normal course load for a full-time student is six (6) core courses; therefore, if a student-athlete is taking more than three (3) courses at a public, private, or vocational, he/she is not considered 51% homeschooled (dual credit/enrollment classes are not counted against the student.)

Dual Credit/Enrollment Clause
Freshman, Sophomore, & Junior HomeSchool Student-Athletes that are taking advantage of Dual Credit/Enrollment Programs are required to take a minimum of three (3) High School Courses per semester. Senior HomeSchool Student-Athletes that are taking advantage of Dual Credit/Enrollment Programs are required to take a minimum of two (2) High School Courses per semester. High School Courses can be electives (like Physical Education, etc.) High School Courses can be taken through Co-Ops or any other eligible parent directed definition.

Do you agree to abide by the NCHC Outside Institution policy? *

NCHC Cancellation & Refund Policies

NCHC Cancellation Policy/Notice: Any team that gives a full 21-day cancelation notice will receive full credit for any payments made; the credit will be good for any NCHC run event for 1 full calendar year. However, any late cancelations will forfeit any payments made, and if they have not yet paid they will receive an invoice. Late cancellations are treated the same as if the team attended the event. We have no desire to make a team pay for an event they didn’t attend, however, this policy is nonnegotiable as we require proper notice for brackets, referee’s, gyms, trophies, etc.

NCHC Refund Policy: The NCHC does not issue refund checks, we do however issue credits for one full calendar year to any NCHC run event of your program’s choice. This policy fully includes any cancellation made by the NCHC in the event of a pandemic, such as COVID, natural disaster, etc.

Do you understand and agree to the Cancellation & Refund Policies? *

Yes, I understand and agree that all fees are non-fundable, but instead will receive a credit for future NCHC Events.

Required

NCHC Proof of Age Policy

NCHC Proof of Age Requirement– Each program must be able (in the event of an age challenge) to provide the NCHC proof of age via birth certificate, for each player. Over the course of 25+ years each age challenge has been handled this way. Worthy of note, no age challenge has been successful. If needed, we accept electronic and physical copies, whichever is more convenient for the team/player to provide in the event of the challenge. Furthermore, no individuals attending our event will make accusations or spread rumors of a players age. If you question a players age the appropriate channel is to report this concern to your head coach who can complete the Official Verification/Challenge Form at:
https://forms.gle/J9ZuoUimQAaYGTTc7

Do you understand and agree to the Proof of Age Policy? *

Yes, I understand and agree to the Proof of Age Policy.

Required

NCHC Ejection Policy

NCHC Fan* Ejection Policy: If a fan is ejected** from a game by an referee or NCHC tournament staff, the following items must happen:

1. The ejected person must leave the facility immediately NOT just the gym but the facility.
2. The person ejected is ineligible to attend an NCHC Event or be on-site or campus of where an NCHC event is being hosted for 24 hours from the time they report it to rob@flattmail.com No exceptions. Failure to comply will result in potential additional penalties to individuals, teams, and programs the fan is associated with that could extend into future seasons.

*Fan is defined as ANYONE ejected that was not on the bench as a coach or on the floor as a player at the time of the referee's ejection.
**This includes but is not limited to: receiving two technical fouls

NCHC Player & Coach* Ejection Policy: If a coach, player, is ejected** from a game by an official or NCHC tournament staff, the following four items must happen:

1. The ejected person must leave the facility immediately NOT just the gym but the facility.
2. Notify your Program Director (AD...)
3. Within 2 hours the Head Coach or Program Director must notify NCHC headquarters by emailing rob@flattmail.com about the ejection within two hours.
4. The person ejected is ineligible to play in the team's next game for that specific team. No exceptions. Failure to comply will result in potential additional penalties to individuals, teams, and programs that could extend into future seasons.

*Player & Coach is defined as ANYONE ejected that was on the bench as a coach or on the floor as a player at the time of the referee's ejection. Anyone else is viewed as a Fan, see above.

**This includes but is not limited to: receiving two technical fouls

Do you understand and the NCHC Ejection Policy? *

Yes, I understand and agree to abide by the the NCHC Ejection Policy.

Required

Additional Non-Educational Requirements: NCHCLive.com/Guidelines

A player must live at home with his/her parent, legal guardian or NCHC Pre-Approved* legally responsible person (in the case of foster children or other family hardships)* in order to be eligible.
A player cannot be married.
A New HomeSchool Player that has played as a Senior (1 game or more) at a school, is not eligible.
A player must live within a 100-mile radius of the team’s practice facility.
All players attending an NCHC Event must have the NCHC player registration complete by their parents.

*Legal Responsibility Hardships must be PreApproved by NCHC, the 1st step in these situations is to fill out a Hardship Form: https://www.nchclive.com/hardship/

Do you agree to have all players abide by the Non-Educational Requirements? *

NCHC Waiver of Liability

National Christian HomeSchool Championships (NCHC)

Release of Liability Clauses:
I hereby release and discharge National Christian HomeSchool Championships (“NCHC”), Hardwood Authentics Inc (“HAI”), its agents, employees, staff members, directors, sponsors and officers from any claims, responsibilities or liabilities for injuries or harm incurred as a result of my participation and/or my child’s participation in NCHC Tournaments and Events. I authorize NCHC, its agents, employees, staff members, directors and officers to take whatever action is necessary, in their best judgment, in an emergency and I hereby release discharge NCHC, HAI its agents, employees, staff members, directors, sponsors and officers from any responsibility or liability related thereto. I hereby grant NCHC permission to use my and/or my child’s name, picture or likeness in any printed media or any form of advertisement. I fully renounce any and all claims upon NCHC for reimbursement for use of this material.

Do you agree to the NCHC Waiver of Liability? *

2021 NCHVC COVID-19 Liability Release Waiver

The World Health Organization has declared the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic. Due to the Coronavirus capacity to transmit from person-to-person through respiratory droplets, the government and health department has set recommendations, guidelines, and some prohibitions which the National Christian Homeschool Championships (hereby referred to as the "Organization") and NCHVC Facilities (hereby referred to as "Facility") adheres to comply.

In consideration of my participation in the 2021 National Christian Homeschool Volleyball Championships, the undersigned acknowledge and agree to the following: *

I am aware of the existence of risk that my physical appearance and my participation in the activity run by the NCHVC may cause injury or illness such as, but not limited to, Influenza, MRSA, or COVID-19 that may lead to paralysis or death. I am fully and personally responsible for my own safety and actions while and during my participation, and I recognize that I may be at risk of contracting COVID-19.

Required

I will abide by NCHVC Mask & Capacity Mandates set by facilities and local health departments while at the facilities *

I am aware of the existence of risk that my physical appearance and my participation in the activity run by the NCHVC may cause injury or illness such as, but not limited to, Influenza, MRSA, or COVID-19 that may lead to paralysis or death. I am fully and personally responsible for my own safety and actions while and during my participation, and I recognize that I may be at risk of contracting COVID-19.

Required

In consideration of my participation in the 2021 National Christian Homeschool Volleyball Championships, the undersigned acknowledge and agree to the following: *

I can only attend the 2021 NCHVC if I have NOT been, nor any member(s) of my household, tested positive/diagnosed to be infected with COVID-19 virus within the 14 days leading up to the event.

Required

Following the pronouncements above, I hereby declare the following: *

With full knowledge of the risks involved, I hereby release, waive, discharge the NCHC and it's staff from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever, directly or indirectly arising out of or related to any loss, damage, injury, or death, that may be sustained by me related to COVID-19 while participating in any activity while in, on, or around the premises or while using the facilities that may lead to unintentional exposure or harm due to COVID-19. I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the NCHC from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, lawsuits, and/or liabilities or claims arising whether directly or indirectly from or related to any and all claims made by or against any of the released party due to injury, loss, or death from or related to COVID-19.

Required

I acknowledge if any of aforementioned Liability Release Waiver status changes, I will forego any in person participating or attendance in any and all 2021 NCHVC events and will inform the Head Coach and NCHVC Staff in a timely manner. *

Yes, I agree that if things change and I get sick, even during the event, I will stay home and notify the Head Coach and NCHVC Staff.

Required

NCHC Coaches Standard

In addition to these posted eligibility guidelines NCHC Coaches are held to a higher standard: A coach is never to confront opposing fans, students, or players before, during, or after a game. A coach is responsible for holding themselves, other coaches, & their players accountable for their language & actions, especially on the court. A coach is never to confront, yell at, or display threatening body language towards a referee after the game. A coach is responsible to make sure their parents &/or fans behave during their game. Social Media Policy: It is not acceptable for a coach, Athletic Director, Parent, Player, or team account to make negative social media posts about NCHBC players, fans, referees, directors, or tournaments.

Do you agree to the NCHC Coaches Standard? *

Eligibility Vote #1-- Role of Outside Institution: A team has two girls that attend a small private school which doesn’t provide athletics. The request is that these player can play at NCHC event in their organization this year. *

Eligibility Vote #2-- Three different players from 3 different programs just miss the 16u birthday cutoff. Each has requested to play 16u at NCHC event this year. *

Eligibility Vote #3-- Age Exemption: Player turns 13 just two days prior to the age requirement cut off. The request is that this player can play 12u at NCHC event in their program again this year. *

Eligibility Vote #4-- Role of Outside Institution: A team has one player that attends a small private school which doesn’t provide athletics. The request is that these player can play at NCHC event in their organization this year. *

Eligibility Vote #5-- Role of Outside Institution: A family has three boys, all were homeschooled last year and attended the NCHVC. These boys have started attending a Christian school (that offers no sports.) The request is that these player can play at NCHC event in their organization this year. *

Eligibility Vote #6-- Participation in Graduation Ceremony: A player has participated in a graduation ceremony from a homeschool co-op group that they won't be participating in for the next school year. This player meets all other eligibility requirements, except requesting this hardship 6 weeks before the ceremony. Player shared they have only played volleyball for three years at the high school level. The request is that this player can play at NCHC event in their organization this year. *

Eligibility Vote #7-- Participation in Graduation Ceremony: A player participated in a ceremony for their Classical Conversation program. While many of the students in the ceremony also graduated high school, this player was one that did not. They have yet to earn their high school diploma which will be completed this academic year. The request is that this player can play at NCHC event in their organization this year. *

Eligibility Vote #8-- Role of Outside Institution: A new organization promoted on social media "CALLING ALL HOMESCHOOL AND VIRTUAL LEARNERS" The NCHC eligibility guidelines state the following underneath Definition of a HomeSchool Student-Athlete. Clarification: The Online at Home rule excludes students enrolled in their local school district, who are doing school online due to COVID-19, this was clarified by an 85% vote by the EAB Rules Committee in September 2020. Under Basic Eligibility Requirements, the rules state "Team/Program RequirementsAll teams/programs that attend an NCHC event are to use only players that are eligible by NCHC Eligibility Guidelines for all games throughout the year. Failure to do so disqualifies a program to attend NCHBC Events." The question here. Does promote and allowing virtual learners to play on their team disqualifies their organization from attending Nationals? *

NCHC Age & Gender Requirements

A player’s age group is determined by his/her age on September 1, of the current school year. The EAB approved the following clarification that this means the deadline is August 31st. For example, a player who is 16 on August 31, with a September 1st birthday, who turns 17 is considered eligible to play in the 16-and-under age group at NCHC events.

Players may play in a higher age group if desired. In Volleyball we offer 12u, 14u, 16u, & 18u age groups.

Players may play in numerous age groups. See Dual Roster Policy above.

A player is only eligible to play in the gender division that the player was born, as recorded on their original birth certificate. There are no co-ed teams at Nationals &/or NCHC run postseason Events. No exceptions.

Do you agree to the NCHC Age & Gender Requirements? *

E-Signature (if coach is under 18 this must be signed by a Parent or Legal Guardian.)

By signing below I acknowledge I have read the posted NCHC Policies & Guidelines and that the player in this form meets all NCHC Eligibility Guidelines or will sit out until a hardship is approved https://www.nchclive.com/hardship/ Additionally, by completing the that we agree to abide by the NCHC Waiver of Liability.

E-Signature *