Note:  Please make sure that you read all the following as it pertains to both youth and adults.

CATHOLIC VENDORS:  Catholic Vendors (rally speakers, local Catholic store “McCarthy’s Emporium”  - music, books, t-shirts and other youth related items, and other artists) will be on display throughout the weekend.  Please remind your teens to bring money if they so desire.

NO  CELL PHONES:  Cell phones are disruptive and disrespectful when one is on retreat. Cell Phones found in possession of a teen will be confiscated until after the rally.  Adults may have them, but we ask that they not be on during Mass, Adoration, or any of the discussions.  Teens who need to call their parents can speak to your group leader.  This rule also covers any form of text messaging.

NO CD OR MP3 PLAYERS OR I-PODS:  These will be confiscated until after the rally.

FACULTIES & GROUNDS:  We are all guests of Archbishop Walsh High School and therefore must respect all school and student property.  If anyone, participant or team member, is found in violation of this rule, they will be immediately expelled from the rally and possible criminal charges will occur.

LOCK DOWN:  Please be aware that the school will be in lock-down mode from 10:00 AM Saturday Morning until 1:00 PM Sunday for safety and security precautions.

MASS:  The Rally Weekend will begin and end with Mass. Youth are expected to remain respectful and remain in the gym at all times.  No one will be permitted to leave until the rally is officially over unless in the case of an emergency.

MEALS:  No food will be allowed in the gym or sleeping areas at anytime.  Any special dietary needs must be explained at registration. Meals include: Saturday - Snacks, Lunch, Dinner/Late-Night Feed Fest and Sunday: Brunch and Snacks.

PARTICIPATION:  It is expected that all rally participants, youth and adults, will be present at scheduled sessions.  No youth will be allowed in the sleeping areas during the session times unless accompanied by an adult from their group.  No youth will be permitted to leave the school at any time.  An atmosphere of quiet and respect is expected following  “LIGHTS OUT”.  Anyone found violating these will be subject to appropriate discipline.

RECONCILIATION: The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered Saturday Night around 10:30 PM .  If a youth or an adult wishes to make this sacrament at any other time, he or she will have to ask a priest.

RESPECTFUL ATTIRE:  (THIS IS A MAJOR ONE)! All Rally participants are expected to dress in a fashion that represents modesty and good taste. Clothing must cover all undergarments and mid-drifts.  Low cut tops, mini-skirts, short shorts or any other inappropriate attire are not to be worn at any time during the conference.  Clothing with vulgar language or obscene pictures is not also appropriate.  Participants will be asked to change into other appropriate clothing if such clothing is apparent.  Teens found in continual violation of this rule will be subject to appropriate discipline.

SAFETY:  For your own safety, no one is allowed to leave the building for any purpose.  All visitors and/or rally adults will be required to sign in when they arrive.  Throughout the retreat, there will be many adult chaperones to help with crowd control and safety.  If they are any questions please find an adult.  In the evening there will be a security detail in the sleeping areas and the main lobby.  There will be also an on-site nurse, medical professional or EMT on duty at all times through out the weekend.  If an emergency does occur, parents will be notified as soon as possible. Olean General Hospital is about 5 minutes from Walsh High School.  If discipline action does arise, parents of the person will be notified immediately and the appropriate action will take place.

SHOWERS: There are no showers available at the conference.

SUBSTANCES:  It is the policy of the Rally and of Archbishop Walsh High School that no smoking will be allowed.  There is no tobacco, alcohol, nicotine, or any controlled or illegal substances allowed on the premises. Violation of this rule will be immediate dismissal, notification of parents, and possible criminal prosecution.

WATER BOTTLES:  Participants are advised to bring water bottles for the weekend. There will be water stations located throughout the facility.

WRISTBANDS AND ID INFORMATION: Teens are to wear their wristbands and ID Tags throughout the entire weekend.