Buddy Application

Team Dixon is a place for children of all abilities to come together and form a supportive, fun, safe, and inspiring community. We are proud to use the Buddy system with all of the activities Team Dixon provides, and believe that these Buddies are half of what makes Team Dixon such a wonderful place to be.

We make every effort to consider the Team Dixon member's abilities, interests, and social/ emotional needs when we match a Buddy to a Team Member. Some Team Members, depending on their needs, may require more than one Buddy, and we are happy to accommodate them. Thank YOU for stepping up to become a Buddy, and demonstrate what it looks like to be a first class peer in our community!

Interested Buddy First and Last Name

DOB

Current Age

Current Grade

School

Email address

example@example.com

Phone

Why do you want to be a Team Dixon Buddy?

Have you been a Buddy before?

YesNo

If you were a Buddy before, please let us know when that was and the experience you had as Buddy.

Do you have a request to be a Buddy for a specific child?

Please tell us a little about yourself what are your interests sports etc?

I understand the Team Dixon Members are mentally and/or physically challenged and my role as a Buddy is to inspire, teach, encourage, and assist in their safety as they participate in Team Dixon activities/sports.

I will be respectful to my Team Dixon special needs friend and others at all times during Team Dixon activities and events.

I will assist where needed and cheer every player for all of their hard work and efforts.

I will remain positive and encouraging during my role as a Buddy.

I will be responsible and reliable, and inform the Team Dixon leadership when I am unable to attend an event.

Date

Signature of Buddy

Signature of Parent or Guardian