Coaches-<div><br></div><div>I hope this email finds you well!  The GFCA Varsity State Tournament will be open for registration this Friday at noon.  We are waiting for final changes of the site to be made by Joy of Tournaments, hence the delay.  You will find helpful information throughout the site, but of course if you have any questions don't hesitate to contact any GFCA officer.</div>
<div><br></div><div>According to the GFCA bylaws, applications for hardship appeals regarding eligibility for the Varsity State tournament are due 10 days before the actual tournament.  That is March 15. Please submit all appeals in writing to Jeff Miller, GFCA Secretary.  </div>
<div><br></div><div>If you are unfamiliar with the rule, here it is: </div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">1.65 Hardship applications may be filed to attempt to
establish eligibility in the following situations:</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(a) change in family
marital or child custody status.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(b) undue family financial
hardship.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(c) academic pursuit.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(d) religious exceptions.</span></p>

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">(e) All other appeals will
be submitted to the Executive Committee for review.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">- Thanks! </span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mario Herrera</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;
text-autospace:none"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br></span></p></div>