Thank you for your interest in joining Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club! Our organization exists in order to promote unicycling in the Snoqualmie Valley and throughout the region. The club is open to all: beginners through experts, children and adults. Not only is unicycling an exciting and challenging sport, but it also teaches valuable life skills such as persistence, focus, teamwork and belief in oneself. Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club, a non-profit organization with 501(c)3 status, operates out of the North Bend Elementary School gymnasium. Our club is made up of riders who are self-directed, self-motivated and willing to help others while having fun learning new skills. In addition to teaching skills necessary to ride a unicycle, we offer riders opportunities to share their experience with the community by way of parades, performances, and other events. Practices are Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday when school is open, from early October until just before Spring Break. Unicycles are available for use during practices at no additional charge. Monday Purpose: Learning Skills Who: Everyone Schedule: Beginner thru Level 4 Time: 4pm-5:15pm (Instruction 4pm-4:30pm) Level 5 Level 10 4:30pm-5:45pm Adult support is highly recommended to support your rider(s) optimum learning success Tuesday Purpose: Open Gym Who: Level 2+ Time: October-December Schedule: Team Sports & Other Disciplines 4pm-5pm Open Testing & Individual Practice 5pm-5:45pm During first hour, the gym will be used for team sports, trials, flatland, and other activities on a rotating schedule. The last 45 minutes will be reserved for those wishing to test for a USA Level and/or practice their skills in a self-directed manner. Purpose: NAUCC Practice Who: Everyone Time: January - April 4pm-5:45pm Practice for any rider who intends to compete at the North American Unicycle Championships & Convention. Gym time will primarily be focused on artistic routines, though other disciplines may be included as well. NOTE: After Spring Break, NAUCC Practice will extend to Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, 4pm-5:45pm each day. Adult Support required. Wednesday Purpose: Performance Squad Who: Level 2+ Time: 4pm-5:45pm Performance Squad Practice (Riders USA Level 2 and higher who perform at parades, half-time shows and other events). Acceptance form must be turned in by the first Performance Squad Practice that is attended.
Due to the length of our season, it is completely acceptable for a rider to start at any point during the season. Likewise, we understand that riders may have seasonal conflicts, whether due to heavier homework/projects, sports practices or other activities. Riders are encouraged to come whenever they are available. Safety is a priority to Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club. Our safety rules include: Helmets are required for all Beginner through USA Level 4 riders, and for every rider on a giraffe or taller unicycle. In addition, any rider participating in an outdoor riding event shall wear a helmet regardless of USA Skill Level. All riders are required to remain in the gym until they are picked up by an adult. For the safety of our riders, we require all guests to remain out of the riding area. This includes parents who are not assisting their child plus all siblings, grandparents, etc. Riders shall wear appropriate clothing and footwear. Clothes should not be too constricting, nor so loose that they may catch on the unicycle. Athletic shoes are required, and those with flat soles (e.g. Converse or Vans brands) are highly recommended. [Note: riders who participate in parades and performances will be asked to have black shoes in order to provide a consistent uniform among riders] We request that parents/guardians support these safety requests in action and in word. Enclosed in this packet are several important documents: Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club Membership Form A completed membership form with the annual membership fee ($45 for first rider in a family; $30 for each additional rider) must be submitted on or before participation in your first practice or event. Parent / Student Concussion Information Sheet In order to operate out of the Snoqualmie Valley School District facilities, we are required to make sure involved parties understand the symptoms and risks of concussions. A signed copy of this document must be submitted on or before participation in your first practice or event. Volunteer Form Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club is 100% volunteer run, and can always use a few extra hands. Volunteering doesn t have to be time-consuming, and should definitely be enjoyable, so please consider how you will give back to the club to ensure we can continue to share unicycling with our community! Important note regarding Unicycling Society of America Membership The Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club must have Liability Insurance to use the Snoqualmie Valley School District facilities. We are able to provide this by being an affiliated club with the Unicycling Society of America which means that our members must also register with their organization. Beginners are exempt from this requirement, but encouraged to join regardless. Riders must join by the time they pass Level 1. Individual memberships are $20/year and family memberships are $35/year. USA Membership registration/renewal is available at uniusa.org. The primary method of communication is electronic. Most information is shared through email, and is posted on our website (www.snoqualmievalleyunicycleclub.org) and Facebook page. As a non-profit organization, Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club is run by a Board of Directors consisting of parents of riders, adult unicyclists and youth advisory representatives. Your feedback is always welcome so please contact us should you have questions or want to get more involved. Sincerely, Paul Luccio, President president@snoqualmievalleyunicycleclub.org Aaron Johnson, Treasurer treasurer@snoqualmievalleyunicycleclub.org Julie Thor, Vice-President vicepresident@snoqualmievalleyunicycleclub.org Nancy Kinsella, Secretary secretary@snoqualmievalleyunicycleclub.org
Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club 2017-2018 Membership Form Your membership fees allow SVUC to buy and repair club unicycles, pay for USA patches and other expenses. Fees for the 2017-2018 season are $45 for the first rider in a family, and $30/rider for additional family members. Every rider/family is encouraged to be a current member of the Unicycling Society of America; membership is required once a rider achieves USA Level 1 in order for SVUC to maintain its standing as an affiliate club of the Unicycling Society of America. No rider who is Level 1 or higher will be allowed to participate unless both memberships are current. Return forms to SVUC at the first session attended. Returned checks are subject to $35 NSF fees. Scholarships may be available upon request. Rider Info Rider Full Name Birth Date USA Member # Last USA Skill Level Passed Giraffe Tested? (Y/N) Stack Tested? (Y/N) Allergies or Medical Conditions? Family Phone #: Family Email: Parent / Guardian Info (required for minor riders) Full Name Relationship Best Phone # Email Address Emergency Contact (in case of minors, to be used if parents/guardians are not available) Full Name Relationship Best Phone # Email Address In consideration of the Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club, the Unicycling Society of America, Inc., the Snoqualmie Valley School District, and all other sponsors, agents and representatives organizing and conducting unicycling activities for the club and allowing the participant(s) to participate in club events, I hereby waive, release and discharge forever all above said organizations and its sponsors, agents, representatives, and participants from all claims, demands, rights and causes of action of whatsoever kind and nature arising directly from any known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, bodily and personal injury, damage to property and consequences thereof resulting from participation in club activities. I assume all risks of injury or mishap resulting from participation and covenant not to sue the aforementioned parties for said injuries and/or damage. I also permit you to provide, furnish or engage emergency medical treatment to me or my child(ren). I give permission for the use of participant s name and/or picture in any broadcast, telecast or other account of club activities. I acknowledge that this activity entails known and unanticipated risks which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis or death, as well as damage to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. I certify that the rider(s) listed above have no medical or physical conditions which could interfere with his/her safety in this activity. I authorize qualified emergency medical professional to examine and in the event of injury or serious illness, administer emergency care to the above named participant. I understand every effort will be made to contact me to explain the nature of the problem prior to any involved treatment. In the event it becomes necessary for adult staff in charge to obtain emergency care for participant, neither she/he, SVUC nor the school district assumes financial liability for expenses incurred because of the accident, injury, illness and/or unforeseen circumstances. Signature of Participant or Parent / Guardian Date FOR CLUB USE ONLY: PAID CLUB MEMBERSHIP Yes No FORM OF PAYMENT Check Cash TOTAL AMOUNT PAID: $ USA MEMBERSHIP #: EXP: Concussion Form Submitted: Volunteer Form Submitted:
GET INVOLVED Did you know? Snoqualmie Valley Unicycle Club is run completely by volunteers! Some are elected, and some just raised their hand and said I ll do that! We encourage all members and their families to get involved in the management of the club. There are plenty of opportunities with varying commitment levels Please review the below list and let us know where you might fit best: Practices assist at practices (taking attendance, helping riders, cleaning up) Events Committee identify, secure and coordinate logistics for parades, performances and other events Communication Committee assist with promotion of the club (social media, internet website, print media and other outlets) Equipment Management maintain and repair club unicycles; manage parts inventory Fundraising Committee identify, support and manage opportunities Financial Review Committee audit financial records to ensure propriety General Assistance join list of families to be contacted for ad hoc needs In addition, there are many volunteer opportunities related to participation in the annual North American Unicycle Convention and Championships. NAUCC 2018 will be held in July in Michigan. Please watch for a separate message about those opportunities later in the year. If you have any specific talents or interest in another area which could benefit the club, please let us know! (Just write in the space below.) Name: Email: USA # (if applicable): Best Phone #: