Resources For Members and Parents

Member fees, paperwork status, and more can be found in your BDPA account. Please let us know if you are having issues signing in.

Useful Resources

• BDPA account (fees, forms, etc)
• BDPA Member Handbook
• Staff Listing

Forms

Some membership forms will be sent to you for an electronic signature. Others are available for printing. You can check the status of your assigned forms on your account page.

Sample forms (the actual forms will be sent to members/parent for an electronic signature):

• SAMPLE: BDPA Member Agreement
• SAMPLE: Code of Conduct Policy
• SAMPLE: Emergency Medical Release and Liability Waiver
• SAMPLE: H&W Program: Consent and Release Waiver

Printable forms (these will also be emailed to you as part of your member form packet):

• H&W Program: Pre-Participation Physical Examination
• H&W Program: Pre-Participation Physical Evaluation Questionnaire

Protection

BD Performing Arts is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for every person who participates in our organization. The following pages outline our policies surrounding harassment and misconduct.

• Youth Protection Policy
• Safe Place Policy

Recruiting

You, the returning members are our best source of new members. Encourage prospective members to attend a rehearsal. No experience is required. All we ask is that you come with good attitude and a willingness to learn.

If you have any questions, please call Annette Odello at 925-383-0424 or email annette@bluedevils.org.

FAQs

How much does it cost to participate?

There is no fee to participate in the Special Needs Guard.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No. All equipment and uniforms are provided.

How often does the guard rehearse?

Rehearsals are typically once a week from October through early April. See the full rehearsal calendar.

What kind of paperwork is involved in membership?

Each member must fill out a variety of forms. These forms include standard medical releases, medical history, policy agreements, etc. They will be sent via DocuSign for electronic signatures. You will also need to provide a copy of your birth certificate as well as a copy of your health insurance card. You can read all the BDPA member policies in the BDPA Handbook.