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MPS Adaptive Athletics Coaches Kick-off Meeting
MPS SCHOOL-BASED Adaptive Athletics
Welcome to the 2013-2014 School Year! Let’s have a WINNER of a year!
Program Components
Cross-Categorical, competition-based athletics program for students with disabilities that attend Milwaukee Public Schools.
Athlete Eligibility:Between the ages of 6
and 21.Attend an MPS school.Require modifications in
time, equipment, rules in order to effectively and successfully participate in athletics.
School-Based Adaptive Athletics
BowlingVolleyball Skills ClinicTeam BasketballBasketball SkillsBocce Track and FieldSue Miller Memorial OI
Track and Field Soccer Skills
School-Based Adaptive Athletics Sports
School-Based Adaptive Athletics School Responsibilities
Complete and submit paperworkAccurate, Alphabetical Order, and On timeParental permission slips/waivers
Train athletesHold practices whenever possible to get students ready.Promote appropriate warm-ups to prevent injury, the
importance of practicing to improve, etc.Communicate with school nurses.Communicate with CATP work site coordinators.Arrange for worksite transportation.Obtain classroom coverage (if needed).Arrange for bag lunches (if needed).Complete evaluations and give feedback of the program.
School-Based Adaptive Athletics Program Responsibilities
Communicate all event information to coaches.Provide and arrange transportation.Coordinate and facilitate all Adaptive Athletics-
sponsored events.Serve as a resource to assist schools in
understanding the program’s paperwork and training components.
Enter all athlete information, division all participants.Provide event rosters and nametags.Arrange for nursing services at events.Provide as many athletic opportunities for athletes to
participate in as possible.
2013-2014 School-Based Program Changes/Reminders
NEW! Volleyball Skills Clinic – December 2013NEW! Soccer Skills Competition – May 2014Basketball Skills Competition – addition of 4’ basketball
hoops for Level 1 participantsBocce Ball – addition of two dates (room for program growth)Track & Field – five program revisions
Combination of middle & high school meets, reclassification of JR & SR age specifications
Elimination of shot-put in all meets; add the Turbo JavElimination of running long jump for Elem/K-8 meets4X50 M Shuttle for Elem/K-8 meetsBoth 4X50 M Shuttle and 4X100 M Relay for Secondary
meets
Entry Forms
Training Assistance & Equipment Loaning
Bowling sets must be signed up for by Monday, Sept 16th
All equipment requests are made through Jerry Vance, Resource Assistant at 647-6071 or vancejx@milwaukeerecreation.net
Training Assistance must be made through Katie Seitz, Assistant Supervisor at 647-3860 or katie@milwaukeerecreation.net
Upon your request, our team of part-time staff (retired MPS PE teachers) will train your school staff and students on sports skills development and skills testing
Each school is eligible for two training assistance appointments which can be scheduled between 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (45 minutes to 1 hour session each)
Permission Slips
Miscellaneous Information
InsuranceTransportation
Be ready on time Indicate specific
pick-up location.Nursing ServicesCATP work sitesResource TeamTeam MilwaukeeTherapeutic Recreation
MPS SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Athlete QualificationsPrimary cognitive disabilityAge 8 or olderValid Medical and Release Form on file with both MPS
Adaptive Athletics and Special Olympics Wisconsin.Program Structure
Practice takes place at school.Entries submitted to the MPS Adaptive Athletics Office.
All MPS entries turned in together to the Regional or State Special Olympics Offices.
Transportation to Special Olympics events is available.Athletes at schools without a Special Olympics program
can participate with Team Milwaukee.
MPS Special Olympics
MPS Special Olympics Athletic Opportunities
Fall Season (September-December) OCTOBER 1st Bowling OR Volleyball
Winter Season (November-January) DECEMBER 1ST Snowshoe Racing
Indoor Season (January-April) FEBRUARY 1ST Team Basketball, Basketball Skills, OR Gymnastics
Summer Season APRIL 1ST Athletics, Aquatics, OR Soccer
Outdoor Season (With Team Milwaukee) JULY 1ST Softball, Tee ball, Tennis, Bocce
School Responsibilities
Help athletes obtain medicals/submit medical paperwork to MPS Adaptive Athletics.
Train athletes regularly.Complete competition paperwork and submit to
MPS Adaptive Athletics.Keep track of signed permission slips.Complete door-to-door transportation requests.Arrange for payment of all invoices.Attain appropriate school uniforms for all
participating athletes.Attend/chaperone all Special Olympics events with
participating athletes.
MPS Adaptive Athletics Office Program Responsibilities
Communicate all event information to coaches.Seek opportunities to provide sports physicals and
coordinate with schools.Coordinate transportation.Collect and submit all MPS entries and check for accuracy.Create and distribute all MPS invoices.Communicate regularly with Special Olympics Wisconsin
and Greater Milwaukee Area offices.Advocate for MPS athletes and coaches.Serve as MPS representative at all Special Olympics
coach’s meetings.Coordinate MPS Certified Coaches Trainings.Attend all Special Olympics events.
Changes/Reminders for 2013-2014
Coach CertificationsAll certifications expire on December 31st of the third
year.State Scratch Deadlines
The Friday after entries are due.Team Basketball
Regional Team Basketball will be two days at Homestead.
Sectional Team Basketball will be in Pleasant Prairie.Team basketball rosters can now be a maximum of 12
players.Athletes not listed on the roster can NOT sit on the
bench
Sports Physicals/MedicalsMCW/MPS Sports Physical DayScheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2014
during the regular school dayEntry Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2014Held at Medical College on HWY 100 in
Wauwatosa
PayrollSchedule-E
Memo for AdministratorsPayment through Recreation
Returning Coaches (Have been paid through Recreation before)Part-Time ApplicationA&I FormSupplemental CBC Form
New Coaches (Have never been paid through Recreation)Part-Time ApplicationAvailabilityA&ISupplemental CBC Form I-9 (optional)W-4Employee Code of Ethics
Questions?
Young Athletes Program (YAP)
• Ages 2-7• Inclusive, sports-play program• Physical, social, and cognitive
development
YAP Goals
Engage children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities
Welcomes family members to a network of support
Raise awareness of abilities of children with disabilities through inclusive peer participation
YAP Skills
Foundational SkillsWalking & RunningBalancing & JumpingTrapping & CatchingThrowingStrikingKickingAdvanced Skills
How YAP works
• Training, equipment, curriculum, promotional materials, and awards all provided FREE to sites!
• Minimum of EIGHT practices, more encouraged• Program ends with a Culminating Event with
ribbons, t-shirts, and certificates for registered children
• Meets Early Childhood and PE Standards
YAP Benefits
Social skillsMotor skillsAdaptive behaviorCommunicationCognitive
developmentPhysical development
Self-confidenceSelf-esteemPrideCooperationEncouragementAcceptanceFriendships
Coaches Kick-off Meeting Paperwork
To Submit To Take With YouCoach ProfileParticipation IntentCode of ConductPayroll InformationConcussion Packet
Event CalendarsInsurance Info2013 Bowling entry
info2012 Bowling
ScoresSOGMA Fall Season
Info
THANK YOU!!Here’s to a great 2013-2014 School Year!
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