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 (Certified Degree of Indian Blood).

2. Assistance will be given to tribal students/participants who are enrolled in Pre-K to 12th Grade.

3. Allowance for tribal youth will be one time per student, per year basis for participation in SPORTS EVENT of up to Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) for National Assistance and Seven Hundred and Fifty Dollars ($750.00) for International Assistance to be used to cover the
expenses for the trip such as room, airfares, entry fees, uniforms, meals and/or equipment that is necessary to compete in the event.

4. Checks will be made out directly to the organization who is conducting the sports event or the team account, not the participant or parent/guardian of the participant.

5. Applicants must include:

• Official Letterhead stating that the participant has been selected and has qualified to participate in the event
• Flyer or Brochure about the event (Include invoices with Vendor Names & Addresses)
• Itemized budget stating what fees are associated with event (Lodging, Airfare, Meals, Fuel Costs, Entry Fee’s, etc.)
• Letter of recommendation from the student’s school or coach

6. Completed applications will need to be turned in to the RESpECT Program office two weeks prior to the deadline of their selected sports activity. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Applicants are responsible for submitting all required documents and following up to confirm approval.

7. Participants must complete the entirety of the event, failure to do so disqualifies any assistance for an entire year.

8. Participants/applicants will be responsible for the remainder of the fees, meals, transportation…etc, associated with the sports activity.

9. Participants are responsible for registering and submitting any required documents to the organization itself. The RESpECT Program will only process payment, if approved.

10. Participant and parent/guardian must sign and abide by the RESpECT program “Sportsmanship Creed and Parent Creed”, and must conduct themselves accordingly throughout the sports activity.

11. 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.