Spring Athletic Meeting

1. SpringAthletic Meeting Middle and High School Boys and Girls Athletics

2. Welcome • Thank you for joining us! • Please be sure to sign-in for our meeting this evening. • Forms due tonight! Please check in at the welcome table if you have not already.

3. Coaches • Middle School Badminton- Mr. Harr • Middle School Coed Track- Mr. Ceballos • High School Badminton- Mrs. Lu • High School Track- Mr. Lal

4. Quarry Lane Athletic Department Contact Mr. Harr pharr@quarrylane.org Mr. Ceballos sceballos@quarrylane.org Mrs. Lu llu@quarrylane.org Mr. Lal alal@quarrylane.org Ms. Saldana jsaldana@quarrylane.org

5. Important Dates • Middle School Track First Practice: March 4th 4pm-5:30pm @ the Track • Middle School Badminton First Practice: March 4th 4pm-5:30pm in the gym • High School Track First Practice: February 10th 4pm-5:30pm @ the Track • High School Badminton Tryouts: February 10th 4pm-5:30pm in the gym

6. Required Forms • All forms were sent via e-mail and are available on the Athletic page of the school website. www.Quarrylane.org • All forms are required to participate, no exceptions.

7. Required Forms Continued • Quarry Lane Athletic Handbook Form  • Athletics Physical Form • Athletic Registration 2013-2014 Form • Residential Eligibility Form 207 (For International and Transfer students only)

8. Athletic Fees Registration Fee: • High School $200 • Middle School $100 • Uniform Cost: $150 • Transportation: $0

9. Uniforms • Middle School- Navy Blue • High School- Royal Blue Uniforms can be purchased at: 6635 Dublin Blvd, Dublin, Ca 94568 Phone: (925) 803-4435

10. Tryout Procedures The rules have changed: • Most teams will have to make cuts • Recreation vs. Competitive • Definition • We do not have an all play rule

11. Commitment • Practice for sports is mandatory • HS: 5-6 days a week/ MS: 3-4 days a week • Games and Practices may be held on Saturdays, holidays or during vacation

12. Communication • Encourage your son or daughter to talk to the coach • Set up an appointment if you want to talk to the coach • Worst time to try and talk to a coach - Before or after practice - Before or after a game • Coaches decide playing time

13. Communication Continued • Concerns or questions should be directed to the coach first • If the problem cannot be resolved an appointment should be made with the Athletic Director

14. Expectations • Students are expected to represent Quarry Lane School during home and away games • Students are expected to be at all practices and games • Students who are injured are expected to attend all games and practices • Please review the Athletic Student Handbook

15. Practice Expectations • One (1) unexcused absence: Athlete will not start in the next game • Two (2) unexcused absence: Athlete will not play the next game, but will be expected to attend the game, in uniform and sit on the bench • Three (3) unexcused absence: Athlete will be removed from the team • Note: An excused absence is timely notification to the coach before practice or game • All students must maintain a 2.5 gpa • Students on Attendance Probation may not participate on sports teams

16. Dropping a Sport • Students that drop a sport must do so in writing prior to the first formal game, this excludes scrimmages • Transfer students who join late will have 5 days from their first practice to drop the sport • Students that drop a sport mid season will not be allowed to participate in the next season of sports

17. What to do if you are cut • Try another sport • Stay involved in athletics in another way – Team manager – Student Coaching Assistant – Videographer – Statistician – Game Clock operator – Announcer Get involved in other areas of the school work hard and try again next year

18. Go Cougars!