Join Warriors
Download Waiver Download Application
Academy Warriors Youth Basketball Program
Fall 2018 Basketball Season
September 14 to December 9
Team Information
Basketball League
The Academy Warriors will participate in the Southwestern College Fall 2018 Basketball League.
Academy Warriors Teams
There will be three Academy Warriors boys’ teams: 9u, 11u and 13u.
Team Practices
The Academy Warriors’ team practices take place at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Center in Valencia Park. Team practices are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. The first practice of the fall 2018 season is Tuesday, September 11.
Team Games
We play our games on Saturdays, at the Southwestern College gymnasium (900 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910).
Team Uniform
In order for an Academy Warriors player to participate in a Warriors' game, he must wear the official Academy Warriors jersey, black shorts, and black socks. We recommend that players wear black, short sleeve t-shirts under their jerseys.
Player Registration Requirements and Fee
A player cannot participate in any Academy Warriors practice or game activities unless:
▪ The $60.00 registration fee has been paid or an Academy Warriors Scholarship has been awarded (please see statement below and Michelle Johnson for details).
▪ Parent/guardian has submitted a completed and signed Academy Warriors “Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement” form.
▪ Parent/guardian has submitted a completed and signed “Participant’s Application” form.
The Academy Warriors' $60.00 registration fee helps cover team membership fee, practice facilities charges, league participation fee, and cost of team awards.
The $60.00 registration fee does not include the cost of a team jersey, shorts or socks. To order a team jersey, please contact Michelle Johnson at 619-653-8108.
By Tuesday, September 11, the $60.00 registration fee must be paid OR an Academy Warriors scholarship granted.
HOW TO OBTAIN AND SUBMIT REQUIRED FORMS
By Mail:
Obtain required forms from Michelle Johnson or download forms from the Academy website (https://theacademy4excellence.org/join-warriors/ ).
Complete and mail forms to AEA&A, P. O. BOX 530424, San Diego, CA 92153.
In Person: Contact Michelle Johnson at michellejohnson@theacademy4excellence.org or (619) 653-8108.
HOW TO MAKE PLAYER REGISTRATION FEE PAYMENT
With Check:
Make check payable to "AEA&A"
Mail check to AEA&A, P. O. BOX 530424, San Diego, CA 92153.
Online: Make payment online at the Academy's website (https://theacademy4excellence.org/join-warriors/ ).
In Person: Contact Michelle Johnson at michellejohnson@theacademy4excellence.org or (619) 653-8108.
ACADEMY WARRIORS SCHOLARSHIP
The Academy for Excellence in Athletics & Academics (Academy) is an all-volunteer, nonprofit, public charity that is community-based and community-supported. The Academy’s mission is to serve the community by providing academic support services and free or affordable sports programs for low-income and at-risk youth.
Thanks to our generous donors, we are able to offer needs-based scholarships to make it possible for disadvantaged youth to participate and thrive in various academic and sports programs and activities.
To qualify for an Academy scholarship, an express verification or a traditional verification may be used to show a scholarship applicant’s household income.
Express Verification
- Cash Aid, CalFresh (Food Stamps), CalWorks | Notice of Approval
- Kin-GAP, Foster Care | Notice of Approval
- Medi-Cal | Benefits Identification Card within 1 year of issue or Notice of Action
- Alternative Child Care Payment (CRS/CDA) | Certificate from CRS/Notice of Approval
- WIC | Statement Letter/Voucher
- HUD/Section 8 | Statement Letter
Traditional Verification
- Most recent tax return - first two pages of Forms 1040 or 1040A | Self-employed individuals must include Schedule C
- Two most recent pay stubs
- Other income verification (if applicable): SSI or Disability Statement letter; Unemployment Benefits
If you receive aid from one of these programs but need a copy of your notice of action, please contact your caseworker or visit https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/ .
To apply for an Academy Warriors Scholarship, please contact Michelle Johnson at michellejohnson@theacademy4excellence.org or (619) 653-8108.
The Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, tax-exempt organization (EIN: 81-2941518).
Questions?
For questions and information, please contact
Dr. Wayman Johnson
CEO, Academy for Excellence in Athletics & Academics
Phone: 619-846-0529
Email: dr.wayman.johnson@theacademy4excellence.org
Michelle Johnson
President, Academy for Excellence in Athletics & Academics
Phone: 619-653-8108
Email: michellejohnson@theacademy4excellence.org
By Mail:
AEA&A
P.O. BOX 530424
San Diego, CA 92153
