Parent-Athlete Meeting Fall Sports 2014 August 5, 2014

1. Welcome to Golden Bear Country! Parent-Athlete Meeting Fall Sports 2014 August 5, 2014 Opening Comments/Presentation – Michael Lerner (AAM) Boosters Information – Rick Mantsch, President

2. Paperwork Collection Night • 8/7 – Cafeteria - Turn in all required paperwork for participation in fall sports • Concussion Testing – 8/7, 8/8, 8/11, 8/12 – Sessions @ 8, 9, 10 a.m. • Pictures • Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball – 8/26 • All Other Sports – 8/27 Back to School Night/Thursday, August 28 • 6 p.m. – 9th Graders (Eat, Meet, and Greet) • 7 p.m. – 10th-12th Graders • Homecoming /Saturday, October 18 • Parade – 10 a.m. • Game – 12 noon Important Dates

3. Sign Up for E-School News Daily: Updates – www.hcpssnews.com • Follow Us on twitter: • @HaHsathletics and • @hcpss_hahs • Hammond Athletics Webpage: hammondhs.org/athletics/activities HaHs Athletic Electronic Info.

4. Policy 9070 A full time student earns academic eligibility to participate in extra-curricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 GPA calculated using credit and non-credit courses, with no more than one E for the marking period which governs eligibility. (4th Quarter/Fall Sports) All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible. Academic Eligibility

5. Birth Certificate – any new Hammond High School athlete • Sports Physical Form – dated after April 1, 2014 • Parent Permission – including insurance information, signed by parent, and signed by athlete • Proof of Residency – BGE, water, cable bill, or lease (utility bills must be dated July 1, 2014 or later • ( **NEW**) Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form - Signed by athlete and parent • Forms available at hammondhs.org/activities/athletics Participation Requirements

6. Junior Varsity • Developmental for varsity level • Playing time is NOT guaranteed. • Practice times/locations may vary • All games may NOT be played (weather) Varsity • Developmental for higher level • Playing time is NOT guaranteed. • Practice times/locations may vary • Priority over JV games (make-ups) JV and Varsity Philosophies

7. MPSSAA Policy Students participating in an interscholastic program may only participate in an outside of school program (club) at the same time and retain eligibility as long as he/she does not miss a practice and/or game due to outside participation. Out of School Participation

8. Student must be present for a half day to participate in athletic events held that day (minimum of three periods or in school by 10:40 a.m.) • All exceptions need PRIOR administrative approval. Late Arrival/Early Departure

9. In the event a student needs to stay after school for academic help, he/she should go to the locker room, inform the coach, get ready for practice, then go see the teacher by 2:30. • The team rooms will be LOCKED by the coach when he/she heads out to practice. Academic Help and Locker Room Security Plan

10. Concussion Testing/Return to Play • If an athlete suffers a concussion and is cleared to return by his/her physician, the school trainer will commence the “return to play” process (5 levels). • For more information go to www.hcpss.org -athletics- sports injury awareness-

11. Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach • Philosophy of the coach • Expectations the coach has for your child, as well • for the team • Dates, times and locations of all practices and contests • Player accountability • Fundraising opportunities • Additional team policies

12. Issues NOT appropriate to discuss with Coaches • Playing time and/or position • Team strategy • Play calling • Other student athletes

13. Coaches have the final say over team selection, playing time • and discipline of players. • Coaching strategy is determined by the coaching staff. • Accepting a position on the team includes acceptance of the • procedures and guidelines of both HCPSS and Hammond High • School for the student and parent/guardian. • If a parent needs to talk to a coach, please email the coach to set • up a meeting time. All conversations should be conducted in a • calm and non-threatening manner. If the issues are not resolved, • contact the AAM. Coaches/Parents/Participants

14. Join Boosters. • Volunteer at concession stands. • Help keep up with scores on CSZ. • Be a positive fan. • Ask the coaches if they need help with administrative tasks. • Do NOT yell at referees. • Pick up your athlete or fan at the end of a contest. Ways You Can Help the Program

15. Spectator Rules of Conduct We ask that fans refrain from: Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans Using profanity Throwing objects Entering the playing area Loitering in the hallways or on school grounds Focus on being positive toward our players rather than negative toward our opponents.

16. The Varsity Club • Each sport will have one or two student-athletes • to represent their program. • Student athletes will be a liaison for their • program working with the AAM to promote and • improve Hammond athletics. • The club will also foster and promote community • relations.

17. Entrance Into Athletic Events • Admission to athletic competitions is a privilege. • Any acts of unsportsmanlike conduct may result • in removal from the event. • Tickets are $3/students and $4/adults. No • re-entry into events. • No outside food or drinks • are permitting into the • gym or stadium.

18. Break Out Sessions Sport 1. Cross Country 2. Girls’ Soccer 3. Boys’ Soccer 4. Football 5. Volleyball 6. Field hockey 7. Cheerleading 8. Allied Soccer 9. Golf Location Room 217 Room 218 Room 219 Auditorium (Front) Gym Choir Room Room 220 Room 223 Auditorium (Back)