WAMOGO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

FALL PARENTS MEETING

ATHLETICS – A PRIVILEGEATHLETICS – A PRIVILEGE Participation in an athletic program is a privilege afforded Participation in an athletic program is a privilege afforded

to attitude, disposition, cooperative spirit, and desire to to attitude, disposition, cooperative spirit, and desire to represent the school body and school community in a represent the school body and school community in a manner which reflects favorably upon the reputation of manner which reflects favorably upon the reputation of the school.the school.

There are special standards and expectations in the area There are special standards and expectations in the area of academics, citizenship, training rules, and of academics, citizenship, training rules, and sportsmanship which must be complied with by the sportsmanship which must be complied with by the participants.participants.

It is essential that the students athletes and parents be It is essential that the students athletes and parents be thoroughly familiar with all rules and regulations thoroughly familiar with all rules and regulations governing athletic participation.governing athletic participation.

We take pride in the athletic program and invite all We take pride in the athletic program and invite all students who are willing to accept our philosophy to be students who are willing to accept our philosophy to be candidates for our athletic teams.candidates for our athletic teams.

Physicals / Permission Physicals / Permission FormsForms

Every athlete must have a Every athlete must have a current physical on file with current physical on file with the school nursethe school nurse

Athletes will not be allowed Athletes will not be allowed to participate until this to participate until this obligation is met.obligation is met.

An Emergency Medical An Emergency Medical Form and Code of Conduct Form and Code of Conduct form must also be form must also be completed.completed.

All forms are located on the All forms are located on the Athletics Page at Athletics Page at www.rsd6.orgwww.rsd6.org. .

Completed physical forms Completed physical forms should be returned to the should be returned to the nurse. All other forms nurse. All other forms should be given to the should be given to the coach.coach.

PRACTICESPRACTICES All practices are held after school and on Saturdays.All practices are held after school and on Saturdays. Times are dependent upon the availability of the coaching staff. Times are dependent upon the availability of the coaching staff. During the fall and spring, practices may be adjusted due to During the fall and spring, practices may be adjusted due to

inclement weather.inclement weather. Athletes are expected to attend EVERY practice if they are in school Athletes are expected to attend EVERY practice if they are in school

that day.that day. Students are excused only for unavoidable doctor’s appointments, Students are excused only for unavoidable doctor’s appointments,

remedial work with a teacher, or family emergencies.remedial work with a teacher, or family emergencies. If a student is suspended from school they may not play or If a student is suspended from school they may not play or

participate in practices or games until they return to school. participate in practices or games until they return to school. Students who receive a referral or detention may be withheld from Students who receive a referral or detention may be withheld from

practice or competition.practice or competition. A student must be in attendance at school a minimum of four hours A student must be in attendance at school a minimum of four hours

to be eligible to participate in practices and games.to be eligible to participate in practices and games. Injured athletes are expected to attend practices as long as they are Injured athletes are expected to attend practices as long as they are

in school and their injury does not prevent them from accessing the in school and their injury does not prevent them from accessing the practice site.practice site.

If an athlete is unable to complete a full practice regimen they will If an athlete is unable to complete a full practice regimen they will not be able to compete in games. not be able to compete in games.

GAMESGAMES

Games usually begin at 3:45 for JV and Varsity Games usually begin at 3:45 for JV and Varsity Soccer and Varsity Field Hockey. Cross Soccer and Varsity Field Hockey. Cross Country meets begin at 4:00 and alternate Country meets begin at 4:00 and alternate each week between girls or boys running first. each week between girls or boys running first. JV Field Hockey begins at the conclusion of the JV Field Hockey begins at the conclusion of the Varsity game, usually around 4:45.Varsity game, usually around 4:45.

IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATHLETE TO IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE ATHLETE TO INFORM A COACH AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS INFORM A COACH AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE OF ANY CONFLICT OR APPOINTMENT POSSIBLE OF ANY CONFLICT OR APPOINTMENT THAT WILL PROHIBIT THEM FROM ATTENDING THAT WILL PROHIBIT THEM FROM ATTENDING A PRACTICE OR GAME.A PRACTICE OR GAME.

Schedule and DirectionsSchedule and Directions Schedule are available online Schedule are available online

at: at: www.casciac.orgwww.casciac.org www.highschoolsports.netwww.highschoolsports.net..

Cancellations and changes are Cancellations and changes are posted on these sites by 1:00 posted on these sites by 1:00 p.m.p.m.

Updates are also available by Updates are also available by calling AD office at 567-6648.calling AD office at 567-6648.

Changes are subject to Changes are subject to availability of busses and availability of busses and officials as well as opponent officials as well as opponent availability. availability.

Directions are also available on Directions are also available on these websites.these websites.

Bus departure and return times Bus departure and return times are also posted on are also posted on highschoolsports. Athletes are highschoolsports. Athletes are expected to be picked up expected to be picked up promptly upon return to promptly upon return to Wamogo. Wamogo.

Uniforms and EquipmentUniforms and Equipment Uniforms are provided for Uniforms are provided for

athletes in each sport. This athletes in each sport. This does not include shin guards, does not include shin guards, socks, mouth guards, eye socks, mouth guards, eye protection or cleats.protection or cleats.

A ‘second’ uniform will not be A ‘second’ uniform will not be provided during the season provided during the season for any athlete who ‘forgets’ for any athlete who ‘forgets’ their uniform on game day.their uniform on game day.

Students who lose their Students who lose their uniform must pay the uniform must pay the replacementreplacement cost. cost.

Students are expected to take Students are expected to take care of the uniform during the care of the uniform during the season by making sure it is season by making sure it is laundered on regular basis.laundered on regular basis.

At the end of the season the At the end of the season the uniform must be returned uniform must be returned WASHED AND DRIED please WASHED AND DRIED please

TransportationTransportation Transportation is provided by Transportation is provided by

the school to and from games.the school to and from games. Students are required to ride Students are required to ride

the team bus to and from the team bus to and from games. They may not drive games. They may not drive themselves.themselves.

Parents may transport their Parents may transport their children as long as they children as long as they present a written note TO THE present a written note TO THE COACH.COACH.

If it becomes necessary that If it becomes necessary that an athlete travel home from a an athlete travel home from a game with another parent a game with another parent a written note must be send in written note must be send in and a call made to the Athletic and a call made to the Athletic Director.Director.

Athletes will not be dismissed Athletes will not be dismissed to high school siblings, to high school siblings, boyfriends or classmates after boyfriends or classmates after an away game.an away game.

CHAMPIONSHIP BEHAVIORCHAMPIONSHIP BEHAVIOR

CODE OF CONDUCTCODE OF CONDUCT Wamogo High School officials, coaches of athletic teams Wamogo High School officials, coaches of athletic teams

and sponsors of student activities believe that students who and sponsors of student activities believe that students who are selected for the privilege of membership on teams, are selected for the privilege of membership on teams, squads, performing groups, clubs and other school squads, performing groups, clubs and other school organizations should conduct themselves as responsible organizations should conduct themselves as responsible representatives of the school. In order to assure this representatives of the school. In order to assure this conduct, coaches and sponsors enforce a Code of Conduct. conduct, coaches and sponsors enforce a Code of Conduct. Members of teams and organizations who fail to abide by Members of teams and organizations who fail to abide by the Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action. the Code of Conduct are subject to disciplinary action. Furthermore, members of teams and organizations must Furthermore, members of teams and organizations must always serve as exemplars of high moral character and always serve as exemplars of high moral character and must demonstrate appropriate academic commitment, must demonstrate appropriate academic commitment, which is expected from all students. As recognized which is expected from all students. As recognized representatives of Wamogo, members are expected to representatives of Wamogo, members are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior during the entire school year, exhibit appropriate behavior during the entire school year, in uniform or out of uniform, on campus or off campus. in uniform or out of uniform, on campus or off campus.

Objectives of The Wamogo Objectives of The Wamogo Athletic ProgramAthletic Program

The athlete learns the value of teamwork, self-discipline, The athlete learns the value of teamwork, self-discipline, development of a strong work ethic and personal sacrifice.development of a strong work ethic and personal sacrifice.

The athlete learns to be a good sport while developing self-The athlete learns to be a good sport while developing self-control, honesty and a spirit of cooperation.control, honesty and a spirit of cooperation.

The athlete learns to be a good winner as well as a gracious The athlete learns to be a good winner as well as a gracious loser in defeat.loser in defeat.

The athlete learns to appreciate the skills and abilities of The athlete learns to appreciate the skills and abilities of his/her opponents.his/her opponents.

The athlete learns an appreciation of playing by given rules.The athlete learns an appreciation of playing by given rules. The athlete learns the value of physical fitness that leads to The athlete learns the value of physical fitness that leads to

a sound body healthy mind and life long health habits.a sound body healthy mind and life long health habits. The athlete learns, in a positive manner, to cope with the The athlete learns, in a positive manner, to cope with the

competitive nature of athletics and society.competitive nature of athletics and society.

SPORTSMANSHIPSPORTSMANSHIP We expect our athletes We expect our athletes

and our coaches to exhibit and our coaches to exhibit good sportsmanshipgood sportsmanship

Our parents and spectators Our parents and spectators are expected to treat the are expected to treat the officials, opponents and officials, opponents and each other with respect. each other with respect.

Our goal as a program is to Our goal as a program is to win as many win as many sportsmanship plaques as sportsmanship plaques as we can in each sport by we can in each sport by practicing good practicing good sportsmanship on the field sportsmanship on the field and as well as both sets of and as well as both sets of sidelines. sidelines.

CODE OF CONDUCT CODE OF CONDUCT EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND

EDUCATIONEDUCATION To be eligible for a fall sports, a student must have To be eligible for a fall sports, a student must have

received credit toward graduation at the close of received credit toward graduation at the close of the school year preceding the contest in at least 4 the school year preceding the contest in at least 4 Carnegie Units of work or its equivalent for which Carnegie Units of work or its equivalent for which he or she has not previously received credit.he or she has not previously received credit.

A student can not represent a school unless they A student can not represent a school unless they are taking at least 4 Carnegie Units of work or it are taking at least 4 Carnegie Units of work or it equivalent.equivalent.

During the school year a student must have During the school year a student must have received a passing mark in at least 4 Carnegie received a passing mark in at least 4 Carnegie Units of work or its equivalent at the end of the Units of work or its equivalent at the end of the regular marking period next preceding the regular marking period next preceding the contest. contest.

Student eligibility is determined for all students on Student eligibility is determined for all students on the date that report cards are distributed.the date that report cards are distributed.

REGION 6 ADDITIONAL REGION 6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSREQUIREMENTS

All athletes must maintain at 73 average. A student All athletes must maintain at 73 average. A student whose average is not at least a 73 will be permitted to whose average is not at least a 73 will be permitted to participate on probationary status until progress participate on probationary status until progress reports or report cards are issued, whichever comes reports or report cards are issued, whichever comes first.first.

If a student has less than a 73 average two If a student has less than a 73 average two consecutive reporting periods, they will not be able to consecutive reporting periods, they will not be able to participate or play.participate or play.

Any student receiving an F in any course is Any student receiving an F in any course is automatically put on probation and must demonstrate automatically put on probation and must demonstrate a passing grade by the next reporting period.a passing grade by the next reporting period.

Students are expected to be in school a minimum of 4 Students are expected to be in school a minimum of 4 hours in order to participate in games or practices hours in order to participate in games or practices unless excused by the administration or athletic unless excused by the administration or athletic director. director.

TRAINING RULESTRAINING RULES All student use of tobacco product, All student use of tobacco product,

alcoholic beverages, anabolic steroids, alcoholic beverages, anabolic steroids, or possession or use of non-prescribed or possession or use of non-prescribed controlled substances or paraphernalia controlled substances or paraphernalia will not be tolerated and the violator will not be tolerated and the violator will be subject to immediate removal will be subject to immediate removal from the team. from the team.

Student athletes are prohibited from Student athletes are prohibited from hosting/attending a party that involves hosting/attending a party that involves alcohol, drugs or other controlled alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances. If an athlete attends a substances. If an athlete attends a party and finds this type of activity party and finds this type of activity taking place, they should make taking place, they should make arrangements to leave immediately.arrangements to leave immediately.

Internet: there shall be no internet Internet: there shall be no internet reference (written or pictorial) to the reference (written or pictorial) to the use of illegal substances on websites use of illegal substances on websites such as Facebook or MySpace. such as Facebook or MySpace.

Students are cautioned to not use Students are cautioned to not use highly caffeinated energy drinks as a highly caffeinated energy drinks as a substitution for good nutritional substitution for good nutritional practices. practices.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONSBEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Each coach has the prerogative to establish additional team rules Each coach has the prerogative to establish additional team rules

pertaining to their activity. These rules may include attendance at pertaining to their activity. These rules may include attendance at practices, curfew, dress and general conduct of participants during practices, curfew, dress and general conduct of participants during practices, contests and trips. practices, contests and trips.

Students suspended from school by administration will not be Students suspended from school by administration will not be allowed to participate in activities or athletics while on suspension. allowed to participate in activities or athletics while on suspension.

School officials are not expected to police off campus non-school School officials are not expected to police off campus non-school activities unless the violation has brought public attention, is activities unless the violation has brought public attention, is sufficiently severe to bring discredit upon the Wamogo organization, sufficiently severe to bring discredit upon the Wamogo organization, and is clearly proven.and is clearly proven.

All student athletes MUST participate in all physical education All student athletes MUST participate in all physical education activities during PE class. Student-athletes are expected to perform activities during PE class. Student-athletes are expected to perform all activities regardless of practice or game commitments. Failure to all activities regardless of practice or game commitments. Failure to participate means the athlete will be unable to practice or compete participate means the athlete will be unable to practice or compete on that day.on that day.

Wamogo coaches will not tolerate and strictly prohibit student Wamogo coaches will not tolerate and strictly prohibit student athletes engaging in any type of ‘initiation ceremony’ or hazing of athletes engaging in any type of ‘initiation ceremony’ or hazing of athletes at any time. Parents who are concerned this type of athletes at any time. Parents who are concerned this type of behavior is taking place should contact the athletic director behavior is taking place should contact the athletic director immediately. immediately.

BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONSBEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS Wamogo athletes are held to a high standard of behavior in the Wamogo athletes are held to a high standard of behavior in the

building. We want them to act as role models for the entire student building. We want them to act as role models for the entire student body. Students referred to the office for classroom infractions will be body. Students referred to the office for classroom infractions will be disciplined by the administration. If such discipline results in a disciplined by the administration. If such discipline results in a suspension from school, the athlete will not be permitted to suspension from school, the athlete will not be permitted to participate in the next game or contest even if their suspension participate in the next game or contest even if their suspension resulted in a missed game or contest. resulted in a missed game or contest.

Coaches who discipline athletes by benching will be required to notify Coaches who discipline athletes by benching will be required to notify parents and the administration of this decision unless said decision is parents and the administration of this decision unless said decision is made at or during game time. This does not apply to decisions made at or during game time. This does not apply to decisions regarding lineups or playing time. regarding lineups or playing time.

If a teacher notifies a coach of a behavior issue in their class, coaches If a teacher notifies a coach of a behavior issue in their class, coaches will speak to athletes about improving their performance in that class. will speak to athletes about improving their performance in that class. Any further discipline will be handled by the administration. Any further discipline will be handled by the administration.

Athletes are expected to act appropriately after school. They are to Athletes are expected to act appropriately after school. They are to remain in the cafeteria or library media center until practices begins. remain in the cafeteria or library media center until practices begins.

PDA’s – appropriate behavior is expected at all times with couples PDA’s – appropriate behavior is expected at all times with couples while waiting for practices/games and while in uniform. The rule of while waiting for practices/games and while in uniform. The rule of thumb is ‘do not do anything in public with your girlfriend or boyfriend thumb is ‘do not do anything in public with your girlfriend or boyfriend that you would not do in front of your mother or father’. that you would not do in front of your mother or father’.

INJURIES/INSURANCE/INJURIES/INSURANCE/TRAINERTRAINER

Students should report injuries immediately to Students should report injuries immediately to their coach.their coach.

Injury evaluations can be arranged at The Hills Injury evaluations can be arranged at The Hills Physical Therapy facility in Bantam. Physical Therapy facility in Bantam.

Head Injuries – if your athlete sustains any type of Head Injuries – if your athlete sustains any type of blow to the head you will be contacted by a coach. blow to the head you will be contacted by a coach.

Trainers will be available at some of our home Trainers will be available at some of our home contests by Athletic Trainer Solutions. contests by Athletic Trainer Solutions.

Wamogo carries a secondary insurance policy that Wamogo carries a secondary insurance policy that picks up additional costs not covered by your own picks up additional costs not covered by your own policy. Forms are available from the athletic policy. Forms are available from the athletic director. director.

Athletes that are removed form practicing/playing Athletes that are removed form practicing/playing by a doctor must be reinstated by a doctor. by a doctor must be reinstated by a doctor.

CHAIN OF COMMANDCHAIN OF COMMAND Problems should be handled Problems should be handled

at the coach/athlete level if at the coach/athlete level if at all possible. at all possible.

Parents should schedule a Parents should schedule a time to meet with a coach to time to meet with a coach to discuss concerns. After a discuss concerns. After a game is not a good time.game is not a good time.

If a parent is not satisfied If a parent is not satisfied with the with the conversation/meeting with conversation/meeting with the coach they should the coach they should contact the Athletic Director.contact the Athletic Director.

If they are still dissatisfied, If they are still dissatisfied, they should and will be they should and will be encouraged to contact the encouraged to contact the principal. principal.

ODDS N ENDSODDS N ENDS Athletes may not be recruited by NCAA Division I or II schools Athletes may not be recruited by NCAA Division I or II schools

unless they are registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse.unless they are registered with the NCAA Clearinghouse. Student athletes must be taking college prep courses in order to Student athletes must be taking college prep courses in order to

meet NCAA standards.meet NCAA standards. Vacations – Only family vacations will be recognized as ‘excused’ Vacations – Only family vacations will be recognized as ‘excused’

absences for practices or games. Families are asked to arrange absences for practices or games. Families are asked to arrange their vacations if at all possible around athletic seasons. Practices their vacations if at all possible around athletic seasons. Practices for the fall will always start before Labor Day. Winter sports for the fall will always start before Labor Day. Winter sports practice and have games over the Holiday and Mid Winter breaks. practice and have games over the Holiday and Mid Winter breaks. Spring sports have practices and games during April vacation.Spring sports have practices and games during April vacation.

Water Bottles – all athletes are asked to bring in a water bottle. Water Bottles – all athletes are asked to bring in a water bottle. Water will be supplied for all activities for refills.Water will be supplied for all activities for refills.

Adults should not attend games if they are under the influence of Adults should not attend games if they are under the influence of alcohol. alcohol.

Wamogo is a non-smoking campus. No smoking is permitted Wamogo is a non-smoking campus. No smoking is permitted anywhere on the grounds. anywhere on the grounds.