STATEMENT OF FAITH AKNOWLEDGEMENT
EVAC is an intentionally Christian organization. Our mission, vision, and core values are rooted in our statement of faith. Upon registration, each athlete and family must read and acknowledge this statement. It's crucial not only because we're a Christian organization, but also because it guides our operations.
To hold a leadership role at EVAC, you must do more than acknowledge the statement of faith; you must agree with it. In addition to the typical application processes, anyone in authority over the children within EVAC must believe in, live by, and agree to the statement of faith. This is essential for advancing our mission to "encourage the hearts and minds of the participating homeschool youth in the love and likeness of Christ." Leadership roles encompass any position of authority or influence in an EVAC student's life. These positions include, but are not limited to, coaching, assistant coaching, board membership, leading devotions or speaking at events, and more.
The EVAC statement of faith can be found on this page - https://www.evacsports.org/who-we-are
AGE REQUIREMENTS
• High school players must not be 19 years old on or before September 1st, for the season of play.
• Junior high players (5th – 8th grade) cannot be 15 before September 1st, for the season of play.
• Elementary school players must be 4th-6th grade.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
EVAC is a sports association for homeschooled students. A homeschooled student is defined by Arizona Revised Statute (ARS) 15-802 as a student who attends a nonpublic school conducted by the parent, guardian, or other person who has custody of the student, or nonpublic instruction provided in the student’s home.
Clarifications:
• Dual-enrollment classes taken by high school students at colleges or technical training programs do not interfere with EVAC eligibility.
• Pursuant to state law, virtual charter school students (public-school-at-home) are not homeschoolers.
• Hybrid private schools in which students attend both on campus and at home part-time (e.g., 3 days and 2 days) are not considered homeschoolers.
• ESA: While legally distinct from traditional homeschooling, ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account) contract students who are homeschooled ARE eligible for
participation in EVAC. EVAC does not assist with reimbursement however. (Please see EVAC FEES below for details).
• Parents must be able to submit an Arizona homeschool affidavit or ESA contract to homeschool upon request.
• Homeschool education is distinct from other school options because the educational experience is directed by parents, and it is the parents who issue the
diploma.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
If requested, parents must be prepared to:
• verify the student-athlete is passing current classes
• submit a current schedule of classes or course of study
EVAC FEES
EVAC fees are decided based on team size, CAA league fees, and uniform/equipment costs. Fees will be due when the athlete is rostered on a team. Athletes may not participate in games until fees are paid. Estimated fees are posted on individual sports pages.
ESA (Empowerment Scholarship Account)
• EVAC is NOT an ESA vendor.
• At the present time, EVAC will not provide documentation assisting ESA parents with reimbursement such as the state attestation form and does not authorize it's use as a vehicle to obtain reimbursement. Please read this statement on the attestation form for more information.