R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program
P.O. Box 143 Concho, OK 73022
Phone: 405-422-7570 Fax: 405-422-8264

1. All applicants must be enrolled members of the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes of Oklahoma and provide a copy of the CDIB or CDIB II. (Certified Degree of Indian Blood).

2. Assistance will be given to tribal students/participants who are enrolled in 3rd to 12th Grade and active with school affiliated sports ONLY. (Shoe assistance does not apply to Leagues, Tournaments, Camps or Clinics.)

3. Allowance for tribal youth will be limited to one (1) pair of athletic shoes for each sport per school year to be used in their respective sport. Shoes must fit the need of the sport. Shoes will only be ordered during official season. The RESpECT Program will not replace lost, stolen or damaged shoes.

 

4. Vendors will be any shoe department store. A check will be made out to the parent/guardian up to the allocated amount listed below. The allocated amount will be based off the copy of the shoe that is sent in with the application. A receipt must be turned into RESpECT after purchase within TWO weeks. For shoes ordered by schools or coaches, the checks will be made out directly to the school that is ordering the team shoes.

 

5. The RESpECT Program will allocate the following.     

a)       3rd – 6th Grade = up to $100.00

b)      7th – 8th Grade = up to $110.00

c)       9th- 12th Grade = up to $120.00

Reimbursements may be made if receipt is turned into RESpECT office within TWO weeks of purchase.

6. Must obtain a school letterhead from School Coach, Athletic Director or Principal stating that the student athlete is participating in the school sport. For shoes ordered through the school an invoice with vendor information is required.

7. Completed applications will need to be turned in to the RESpECT Program office ONE MONTH prior to the selected sports activity. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applicants are responsible for submitting all required documents. A Check will not be processed at the end of the season.

8. Participant and parent/guardian must sign and abide by the RESpECT program “Sportsmanship Creeds”.

9. Participating in any sport can be a dangerous activity, including many risks of injury, and hereby release the R.E.Sp.E.C.T. Program and its employees, and the Cheyenne & Arapaho Tribes, of any responsibilities for accidents of injuries that may occur while participating in the sports activity.

I recognize that being a member of the community carries with it responsibilities and rewards, and that as an athlete in the community I must not only embrace those responsibilities, but also conduct myself both on and off the playing field in a way which exhibits respect for myself and others. I, therefore, resolve to conduct myself with dignity as an athlete and as a citizen of the community recognizing and accepting that I:

➢ Must accept accountability for my behavior and its outcomes.
➢ Must honor my obligations and promises.
➢ Must exercise self-control.
➢ Must be willing to be fair with others in my dealings on and off the playing field.
➢ Must take pride in myself and my accomplishments, but never at the expense of demeaning another
person or group.
➢ Must respect the efforts of others.
➢ Must respect authority.

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care and encouragement for my child participating in youth sport and activities by following this Parent/Guardian Creed:

➢ I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches
and officials at every game, practice or other youth sports event.
➢ I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of my personal desire to
win.
➢ I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.
➢ I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and
enjoyable experience for all.
➢ I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free of drugs, tobacco and alcohol and
will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.
➢ I will remember that the game is for youth not adults.
➢ I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.
➢ I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans and officials with respect regardless
of race, sex, creed or ability.
➢ I promise to help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can such as being a responsible fan, assisting with coaching or providing  transportation.