Welcome Battlin’ Baron Parents

Information Meeting 2011 Winter Athletic season

B-CC Athletic Administrators Jon Green, Assistant Principal Suzette Thom, Athletic Director

Meeting Agenda Welcome Review Student-Athlete Contract The Student-Athlete Financial Overview Transportation Policy Contacting a Coach or Athletic

Director Things to Know Message from All-Sports Boosters Sportsmanship Dismissal to Classrooms

The use or possession of alcohol, drugs and/or steroidswill not be tolerated.

The abuse/possession of alcohol, drugs and/or steroidsby a team member will automatically result in disciplinary

measures,which might include criminal charges, suspension from school

or expulsion from the team.The well-established harmful effects of smoking

also render cigarette smoking as a violation of the philosophy of athletics at B-CC HS

and accordingly is not allowed among student athletes.

Principal – Mrs. Karen Lockard

Student-Athlete Contract Substance Abuse

Policy

Good Sportsmanship is viewed by B-CC High School as a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity. In perception and practice, sportsmanship is defined by those qualities which are characterized by generosity and genuine concern for others. Individuals, regardless of their role in activities, are expected to be aware of their influence on the behavior of others and model good sportsmanship.

Principal - Mrs. Karen Lockard

SPORTSMANSHIP Be a FAN … not a FANATIC

* Realize that a ticket is a privilege to observe a contest and support the B-CC Barons.

* Do not verbally harass, taunt, or assault others. Root for your team, not against the opponent.

* Respect the decisions that are made by the contest officials.* Be an exemplary role model by positively supporting all the teams in every manner possible.* Respect other fans, coaches, participants, and officials.* Be a Fan … NOT a Fanatic!

SPORTSMANSHIP Expectations of Spectators

You can make a difference!

Join the B-CC All Sports Booster Club

The B-CC All-Sports Booster Club is non-profit and all volunteer.

Our goals are to support B-CC’s athletic program and to promote school spirit & sportsmanship.

President: Scott ForemanVice President: Lynne Pratt

Secretary: Bruce CohenTreasurer: Lisa Heaton

You can make a difference!

Purpose• Fundraising: to support all the B-CC

teams• Communication: B-CC family and fans’

links to the Athletic Department• Program support: Assist coaches by

helping with different tasks during the sports seasons

You can make a difference!

Club Activities• Monthly meetings with Athletic Department

staff to discuss athletic program, decide how to contribute to it

• Run concession stand at various sporting events

• Sell B-CC Spirit Wear • Other fund raising activities

– -Baron Cards– -Mulch Sale

You can make a difference!

During the 2006 Legislative Session, the Maryland Senate and House of Delegates

passed a joint bill requiring local boards of education to develop an Automated External Defibrillator (AED)

Program for high schools. The legislation requires that AEDs be located at each high school facility

and a trained individual be available to use the devices at all high school-sponsored athletic events.

The Governor signed this bill into law and it became effective July 1, 2006.

Things to Know CPR and AED Training

Student-Athlete Contract

Unexcused absences or chronic tardiness to classor team practice may be sufficient reason for

declaring a student ineligible at any time.

In order to participate in any athletic event or practice,athletes are expected to be in

ALL of their scheduled classes the day of an event.

All absences MUST be pre-approved by the athletic director or administration – even appointments!

Only the principal (or AD)may excuse an athlete.

Attendance Policy

Team members should notify their coachPRIOR to any practice that they must miss

and should offer adequate explanation for the absence.

UNEXCUSED ABSENCES1st offense: conference between coach & team

member2nd offense: suspension from next practice or

contest3rd offense: dismissal from team

Student-Athlete Contract

Late/Missing Practice

Personal web sites and blogs are considered an extension of how an athlete presents him/herself.

Information included on such sites will be considered truth.

Any athlete who acts or speaks in a derogatory way on a personal web page will be held

to the same conduct standards as if acting in person. Defamation to the B-CC Athletic Department

could be cause for dismissal from the team.

Student-Athlete Contract

Websites and Blogs

Montgomery County Board of Education policy statesthat in the event schools are closed

due to inclement weather conditions,ALL after-school activities are automatically cancelled.

Check local TV stations, MCPS website, and/or B-CC Athletics website for updates.For changes in practice or game schedules, please check the B-CC Athletics website.

Additionally, information will be sent via email to Booster Club members.This includes practices,

contests, and other team events.

Student-Athlete Contract

Inclement Weather

At Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, we are committed to providing our students with the opportunity to participate in a high quality athletic program, knowing that their involvement in athletics will be an invaluable asset to their total educational experience.

Keeping in mind that athletes are students first, their academic standing will directly determine their participation in athletics. Thus, achievement in the classroom is an athlete’s first commitment to his/her team.

We recognize that the same hard work and dedication needed to be successful in competition is also required in the classroom. We also understand that balancing the demands and responsibilities needed to be a successful student-athlete is no simple task.

The Student-Athlete Purpose

Team Purchases Student Purchases Only required student purchases will be run through the athletic department’s school IAF account. Required student purchases are defined as items that are required to participate on any athletic team – examples include the football package, baseball hats, swimsuits, team socks, tennis & golf polo shirts.

•If purchases are being run through the school, all money must be collected up front for the purchase

•Checks must be made payable to Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School and must include sales tax and shipping costs.

Buses are available TO ALL TEAMS!There are pros and cons to taking a bus to contests.

Buses can only leave at 1:15pmOR after 4:30pm

consider time away from classes consider the time spent “waiting around” consider athletes who ride to the contest

on the bus must also ride back on the bus

Student drivers can ONLY be used as a LAST RESORT!

B-CC Transportation Policy Parent Drivers vs. MCPS Buses

Good Communication Contacting the Coach or AD

B-CC Athletic Department(240) 497-6344

Suzette_A_Thom@mcpsmd.org

DON’T approach immediately before or after a contest.

DO call the following day and make an appointment.DO raise your concern in a calm and civil manner.

DO listen to the explanationas you may be blinded by emotion

which may override logic and reason.

What is the ECA fee?The $30.00 annual fee supports adult-supervisedextra-curricular activities, such as sports and clubs,for middle and high school students. Students who pay the fee are entitled to participate in one or moreprogram during the year.

Can be PAID online!!http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/fms/

payeca.shtm

Things to Know

Extra Curricular Activity (ECA) Fee

Regular Season$5.00 - adults

$3.00 - students (middle & high w/ID)

$1.00 - childAdmission charged for all

stadium and gym events

Things to KnowWinter 2011Ticket Prices

State Playoffs$5.00 - all spectators age 7 and

older6 and under - free

B-CC Season Tickets (home games only)

Admit bearer to all HOME regular seasonWinter B-CC athletic events

$ 40.00 adults$24.00 students

Things to Know

PICTURE DAY(team and individuals)

For Winter Teams,

Thursday, Dec. 1st

Things to Know

Winter Athletic Awards Night

Thursday, March 8th

7:00pm

All Winter athletesare expected to attend

and parents are invited!

For additionalBARONS ATHLETIC NEWS

visit …http://www.baronsathletics.org

Things to Know

Team Meetings

On behalf of the entire B-CC Athletic DepartmentTHANK YOU FOR ATTENDING

We look forward to seeing you … GO Barons!

Swim/Dive - Caf Girls’ Basketball – C202

Boys’ Basketball – C205 Indoor Track – C207

Wrestling – C209