Club Guidelines: registration and/or participation expresses commitment to the following guidlines
- Mandatory weekly attendance; one parent per family required at each meeting
- Commitment to complete weekly homework
- Compete in 1+ tournament (Could entail overnight travel at family expense.)
- Beginners required to attend an introductory course offering (TBA)
- YSA is open to Homeschooling families
- Agreement to statement of faith (see “About” tab)
- Any and all conflicts to be resolved according to the Peacmakers Pledge
Code of Conduct
May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. –Psalm 19:14
All club members are to exhibit a kind, polite and respectful attitude toward others at all times and to behave in a manner that brings glory and honor to God.
All club members are required to stay within the geographical boundaries set by the administration of the facilities we use and are to strictly adhere to all established rules/regulations.
If a student is disrespectful, uncooperative or disruptive, the student will be given 1 warning. If the behavior continues the leadership will consult with the parents. Habitual problems will result in dismissal from the club.
Mistakes will occur, but how they are dealt with is important. Conflicts will be resolved according to Matt 18:15-17, whereby the offended goes “directly” to the offender to resolve the issue, refraining from gossip and rumor.
As members of Young Speakers of Austin, your actions should be professional and courteous at all times. Discipline should not be an issue at any club event; this includes camps, club meetings and tournaments. You are responsible young men and women, and as such are responsible for your actions. Negative attention brought to the club by any student will not be tolerated because it reflects on the coaches, families and your teammates of Young Speakers of Austin.
Dress Code on Club Day
The spirit of the dress code is modesty and professionalism with the intent to glorify Christ. The goal is to minimize the focus on the body or outward appearance and maximize the focus on the development of ideas and communication skills. Students should wear modestly fitted clothing. Shorts should be knee length or longer. No t-shirts with offensive slogans, no tank tops, no midriffs showing, no low-cut blouses, no short skirts.
Parent Requirement:
All parent’s participation is required in Young Speakers of Austin. Each parent is part of a Parent Team.
Parent Team Responsibilities:
- Attend club meetings
- Listen to student speeches in small group settings (4-5 students) at scheduled times determined by the coaches
- Give written feedback/critique to students on their speech(es) – basically filling out a ballot
Parents are responsible for making sure their students are completing their assignments. With junior aged students it might be necessary for you to help them write their required speech(s) for Club Day participation.
Parental time and support is mandatory for all tournaments that the student attends. This will include judging and volunteering in whatever area is needed.
