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1 QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION/AUDITION: 1. All candidates must be 19 years of age or older by November 1, Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. 3. No candidate may presently be affiliated with or be a representative of any other semi-professional or professional athletic franchise. 4. All candidates will be asked to demonstrate general gymnastic, tumbling and entertainment skills. An impromptu session will be held so that all applicants may demonstrate entertaining skills. 5. Candidates must be willing to devote a large percentage of time to the SBC Coyote Crew program, including attendance at rehearsals (two nights per week October 02 June 03), all designated games, community/charitable events and other mandatory appearances in and around the San Antonio Area. 6. Candidates must have reliable transportation and live in or close to the San Antonio area. 7. Candidates must demonstrate good moral character and be drug and alcohol free. PACKET INSTRUCTIONS: STOP, PLEASE READ CAREFULLY This packet consists of many parts. In order for your application to be complete and accepted, please follow these guidelines: 1. Be sure to read through all the material in your packet before completing the required forms. 2. The following enclosed items must be completed and returned to the San Antonio Spurs offices no later than 5pm on Thursday, September 12, a. Audition Registration Form b. SBC Coyote Crew Application c. A full length, color photo of yourself (preferably in workout attire) that will become property of the Spurs (may be a snap shot). d. A $10 non-refundable application processing fee in the form of a check or money order (Make payable to the San Antonio Spurs) PLEASE, NO CASH. 3. ALL REQUIRED ITEMS LISTED ABOVE MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE SAN ANTONIO SPURS ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE NO LATER THAN 5PM THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, If mailing, please send to: San Antonio Spurs 100 Montana San Antonio, Texas ATTN: Dave Walsh Special Events Manager (NOTE: If you plan to deliver your packet, the physical address is the same as the mailing address. The Spurs Administrative offices are located inside the Alamodome on the 3rd floor). GENERAL AUDITION INFORMATION The audition is closed to the public. Only candidates are allowed--no family or friends. Appropriate attire is athletic wear. Tennis shoes are required. No black rubber soles or hard sole shoes will be allowed on the gym floor. Applicants will not be considered without this requested attire. Tumbling mats, Basketballs and a mini Trampoline will be provided for demonstration of Dunking Skills. For questions not addressed in this packet, please call and leave your name and number and a Spurs representative will call you back. (PLEASE TURN OVER FOR SELECTION CRITERIA)

2 SELECTION CRITERIA: The following is a list of the San Antonio Spurs goals in the selection of the SBC Coyote Crew for the season: Appearance SBC Coyote Crew members should possess a trim, athletic physique and a clean-cut appearance. Tumbling/Dunking/Entertaining SBC Coyote Crew members should be able to grasp basic tumbling movements quickly and assimilate them into a precise routine within a minimum amount of time. The crew members should perform with a sense of enjoyment and demonstrate team spirit. Previous dunking training is helpful, but not a prerequisite. A unique entertaining talent is helpful but not required. Personality A SBC Coyote Crew member s personality should be outgoing and pleasant. A SBC Coyote Crew member should feel at ease in front of large audiences as well as small groups. Since the Crew members will have opportunities to meet and talk with the media, professionals and the general public, it is very important that they are articulate and professional and appear relaxed. They should also be able to act spontaneously while maintaining composure at all times. Enthusiasm SBC Coyote Crew members should perform with enthusiasm, which is crowd appealing. It is important that the Crew members demonstrate their enjoyment for performing and show their support for the Spurs during games. As performers, the SBC Coyote Crew members must be able to reach out to the fans not only by means of their performance, but also through their smiles, eye contact and energy. Crew members must always be aware and understand that as role models they should present a positive image for the Spurs franchise. Dedication The time demanded of a SBC Coyote Crew member can be great; therefore, the Crew member must have a flexible schedule. Each Crew member must be prepared to dedicate a large amount of time to the program for rehearsals, meetings, performances, promotional appearances, community and charity events. Rehearsals will be scheduled twice a week before and during the NBA season, which runs from October to June.

3 PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE: COYOTE CREW AUDITION REGISTRATION FORM NAME: AGE: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: (DAY) (EVENING) I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the San Antonio Spurs, the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc. and their respective parents, subsidiaries affiliates, directors, officers, governors, employees, agents and their assignees from and against any and all claims, causes of action, or demands relating to or arising out of my performance for the Coyote Crew auditions. I expressly assume all risk of injury (including permanent disability and death) arising out of my performance, howsoever caused or arising and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability, or death. Candidates understand the University of the Incarnate Word, the San Antonio Spurs, and the National Basketball Association and its Member Teams, NBA Properties, Inc., and their respective parent companies, subsidiaries, affiliates, directors, officers, governors, employees, and agents reserve the right to use the candidates voice, name, and photograph for advertising and promotional purposes without compensation or notification. All decisions as to the selection of the Coyote Crew members are exclusively within the sole discretion of the San Antonio Spurs. I have full authority to execute this General Release and do so with full knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding my performance. I acknowledge that I have read fully and understand the foregoing. Signature Date Print Name THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE APPLICATION BY THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2002 AT 5:00 PM

4 (ATTACH COLOR, FULL LENGTH PHOTO) (PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE) Name SBC COYOTE CREW APPLICATION Address/City/State/Zip Home Phone Work Phone Birthday: Hours work per week Height Weight SS# Current occupation (if applicable) Supervisor's name & phone number Please list information about last two jobs prior to the one you hold currently, if applicable. Employer Position From mo./year to mo./year Reason for leaving Employer Position From mo./year to mo./year Reason for leaving Previous tumbling/gymnastic training and instructors' names: Have you ever performed professionally? Where? Please list all performance experience and reference names and numbers: High school attended/city Yr. graduated Address: Phone: Colleges/universities attended Yr. graduated Major Minor Address: Phone: If currently a student, what is your classification? Major/Minor

5 Will you be a student in the Fall? Where? # of hrs. Honors received Current outside interests Obligations for the year (work, school, etc.) GOALS: Short term Long term Are you available for evening rehearsals and performances beginning in October? What nights are you not available and why? Are you available for weekend appearances? What would you like us to know about you that is not on this application? What type of exercise or gymnastic program are you currently participating in? Please list three references (i.e. employer, teacher, gymnastic instructor) Name Position Phone number

6 Tell us why you want to be a member of the SBC Coyote Crew and what unique qualities you feel you can bring to this team. Please return, in packet envelope, the following: application, resume, full length color snap shot, registration form and a $10 check or money order payable to San Antonio Spurs. Deadline for application processing is Thursday, September 12, 2002 at 5:00 pm. Please mail to: San Antonio Spurs 100 Montana San Antonio, Texas ATTN: Dave Walsh Special Events Mgr. THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE REGISTRATION FORM BY THURSDAY, SEPT.12TH AT 5:00PM.

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