Athletic Program. Official Handbook Middle School

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1 Athletic Program Official Handbook Middle School

2 Lafayette Parish Middle School Athletic Program James Simmons, Jr., CAA, Director Committee Principals Division I Kathy Aloisio Loretta Caldwell Matthew Harman Bobby Badeaux Dr. John Pate Darrel Combs Alleman Middle P. Breaux Middle Carencro Middle Martin Middle Scott Middle Youngsville Middle Principals Divison II Alvin Lasseigne Keicia Hawkins Monique Magee Suzanne Kebodeaux Ken Douet Sam Clay Acadian Middle Broussard Middle Lafayette Middle Milton Middle Moss Middle Judice Middle School Board Office (337) Dept. # , Fax # P. O. Box 2158 Lafayette, LA jwsimmons@lpssonline.com 1

3 Table of Contents Committee... 1 Table of Contents... 2 Coaches Code of Ethics I... 3 Sports Offered... 4 Divisions... 4 Selecting Coaches... 5 Principal and Coaches Responsibility... 5 Participation in Non-Public Events... 5 Eligibility Rules... 6 Age Limits... 6 Scholastic Requirements... 7 Participation Form Medical Insurance & Medical Examination... 9 Regulations Governing All Sports... 9 Coaches Rules Scrimmages Football Rules Football Jamboree Basketball Rules Basketball Jamboree Parish Tournament Track & Field Rules Parish Meet Volleyball Rules Volleyball Jamboree Parish Tournament Soccer Rules Cautionary Statements Basketball Cautionary Statements Cheerleading & Pom Pom Cautionary Statements Football Cautionary Statements Soccer Cautionary Statements - Track & Field Cautionary Statements - Volleyball Emergency Medical Procedures... New 37 2

4 Coaches Code of Ethics I The function of a coach is to properly educate students through participation in interscholastic competition. Each child should be treated as though they were the coaches own and their welfare shall be uppermost at all times. As such: The coach must be aware that he or she has a tremendous influence on the education of the student-athlete and, thus, shall never place the value of winning above the value of instilling the highest desirable ideals of character. The coach must constantly uphold the honor and dignity of the profession. In all personal contact with the student-athlete, officials, athletic directors, school administrators, the state high school athletic association, the media, and the public, the coach shall strive to set an example of the highest ethical and moral conduct. The coach shall take an active roll in the prevention of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use and abuse. The coach shall promote the entire interscholastic athletic program of the school and direct his or her program in harmony with the total school program. The coach shall not exert pressure on the faculty members to give student athlete special consideration. The coach shall be thoroughly acquainted with the contest rules and is responsible for their interpretation to team members. The spirit and letter of the rules should be regarded as mutual agreements. The coach shall not try to seek an advantage by circumvention of the spirit or letter of the rules. Coaches shall actively use their influence to enhance sportsmanship by their spectators. Before and after contests, rival coaches should meet and exchange friendly greeting to set the correct one for the event. Contest officials shall have the respect and support of all coaches. Coaches shall not indulge in conduct that will incite players or spectators against the officials. Public criticism of officials or players is unethical. It is also unethical for coaches to scout opponents by any means other than those adopted by the league and/or state high school athletic association. 3

5 I. Sports to be offered: A. Basketball (B & G) B. Football (B) C. Track & Field (B & G) D. Volleyball (G) E. Soccer (B & G) II. Schools Participating in the Program: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, and Soccer Division I Alleman Middle Paul Breaux Middle Carencro Middle Martin Middle Youngsville Middle Scott Middle Division II Acadian Middle Broussard Middle N. P. Moss Middle Lafayette Middle Milton Middle Judice Middle 4

6 III. Selecting Coaches for the Program A. The principal of the middle school and the parish director of athletics will make recommendations to the parish human resources director. B. Each school will have a minimum of one male and one female coach. IV. Principal and Coaches Responsibilities: A. Responsible for behavior of spectators and players B. Responsible for eligibility of players. C. Responsible for purchasing good and safe equipment. The coach is responsible for taking good care of this equipment. V. Coaches Responsibility to the High School A. The feeder school should work closely with the high school in all sports. B. High School Assignment: Acadiana High Carencro High Comeaux High Lafayette High Northside High Judice Mid. Carencro Mid. Paul Breaux Mid Alleman Mid. Acadian Mid. Scott Mid. Broussard Mid. Lafayette Mid. Moss Mid. Milton Mid. Martin Mid. Youngsville Mid. C. Coaches may scout for the high schools they are assigned on a voluntary basis. VI. Participation in Non-Public Events A. We strongly recommend that all member schools receive invitations to tournaments or jamborees, etc. hosted by member schools. Slots that are filled with private or parochial schools are done only if parish public schools are unable to attend. We encourage parish schools to attend activities hosted by private and parochial schools. Only public middle schools will participate in parish championships. 5

7 VII. Request for Eligibility Ruling A. If at any time the eligibility of any player is questioned, any principal shall have the right to ask the athletic director for a ruling on the eligibility of said player. Note: Principal may ask for a ruling on the eligibility of a player from his own school or from another school. All official requests for rulings on eligibility must be written. Unwritten rulings or opinions are not official! B. If a request for an eligibility ruling is made and time does not permit the consideration of it before a game, the game shall be played; but if upon sufficient evidence, it appears that a player was ineligible, the athletic director shall forthwith bar such a player until such time as he/she may become eligible and the game(s) in which he/she may become eligible and the game(s) in which he/she has played shall forfeit to the opposing team along with any other penalties imposed on the offending team. VIII. Age Limit: A. A student becomes ineligible for participating in middle school athletics if he/she has reached his/her 15 th birthday before September 1 st of the school year. If he/she becomes 15 on or after September 1 st, he/she is eligible for the remainder of the school year. Note: This applies to students in 7 th and 8 th grades only. Exception: Students in grades K-6 are ineligible for any sports on that campus. Principals should refer to File: IDFA, also MDBA of the parish policy manual concerning elementary school competition. IX. Proof of Age: A. The principal and coach are responsible for the eligibility of athletes in their school. B. Cumulative records will be used to verify the age of each athlete. C. This proof of birth or entry into middle school must be available to the athletic director s office within 24 hours, if so requested. D. If there is no proof of age on file for a student who is of legal age, then a school will be subjected to penalties if said proof cannot be provided within 24 hours of request. E. Each principal will devise a method at school to assure that only eligible students participate in the athletic program. X. Eligibility Lists 6

8 A. Prior to participating in any sport recognized by the Lafayette Parish School System, a student must be listed on the eligibility list before participating in a sport. This also includes jamborees. B. Failure to put the student on the eligibility list will result in one of the following: Coach 1. Reprimand 2. Hearing with athletic director and principal School Reprimand - Forfeiture - Lose all home games the following year. C. All additional names must be submitted to the athletic director s office. XI. Scholastic Requirements A. Any student who fails to pass six out of seven subjects during a nine-week period will be ineligible for the following nine-week period. Eligibility can be regained once the athlete has passed six subjects during a nine-week period. This applies to all students other than special education (excluding gifted and talented.) B. Students that fail a two-hour course credit will be ineligible for the following nine-week period. C. A student who has become ineligible for any nine-week period shall remain ineligible until the seventh calendar day following the end of the grading period of the previous nine-weeks. D. A student shall not become eligible for a nine-week period until the seventh calendar day or issuance of report cards or which ever comes first. E. Eligibility rosters must be submitted to the office at 4:30 p.m. the day preceding the initial playing date. F. A student in a home school program or a home bound program shall not be considered a bona fide student of the school unless they are enrolled in the school and their grades are transferred and recorded on the student s official school transcript. G. Students that fail for the school year and/or fail to pass six out of seven subjects or seven out of eight subjects during the fourth nine-week period, will be ineligible the first nine-week period of the next school year session. Eligibility can be regained once the athlete has passed six subjects during the first nine-week period. This applies to all students other than special education (excluding gifted and talented.) 7

9 H. If a student is repeating a subject in summer school that they took during the preceding school year, the subject the student took during the regular school year shall not be used in determining the student s eligibility if the school elects to count the grade earned by the student in summer school. XII. Athletic Participation Form A. Written permission must be obtained from parent or guardian before student is eligible to participate. B. Competition 1. The following sports shall be recognized for boys only: boys football, boys basketball, boys track & field, and boys soccer 2. The following sports shall be recognized for girls only: girls volleyball, girls basketball, girls track & field, and girls soccer 3. In order to promote as many athletic opportunities as possible for members of the female gender, if a school offers a boys interscholastic athletic team but does not offer a girls interscholastic team in a sport, girls in that school may play on the boys team in that sport. 4. Whenever a school provides a girls team in a particular sport but not a boys team in that sport, the boys shall not play on the girls team unless athletic opportunities in total sports programs for boys I that school have been limited in comparison to the athletic opportunities I the total sports program for girls in that school. 5a. In order for a boy to play on a girls team under these circumstances, permission must be secured from the parish athletic director and the name of the boy playing on the girls team along with clear and convincing evidence that athletic opportunities for boys in the total sports program in that school have been limited in comparison to athletic opportunities in the total sports program for girls in that school shall be submitted to the parish athletic director s office prior to the boy playing on the girls team. 5b. If a girl plays on a boys team and there is a girls team in that sport at that particular school, she is considered an ineligible player and the penalties for playing as ineligible player shall apply to the boys team in the school and in addition, the school shall forfeit participating in the parish championships in that same sport. 6. Boys rules shall be used when girls play on boys teams. Girls rules shall 8

10 be used when boys play on girls teams where permission has been granted by the parish athletic director in accordance with this rule. XIII. Medical Insurance of Athletes A. It is recommended that each student who participates in middle school athletic competition be adequately insured for all accidents, injuries, and receive the proper medical aid. This includes school insurance or parental release form stating their son or daughter is covered on their policy. XIV. Medical Examination A. In order to be eligible for practice or participation in all interscholastic athletic Contests, a student must receive and pass annually any medical screening or Medical examination required by a licensed physician to practice medicine. B. A medical exam form must be on file in the school office for every student who Practices or participates in interscholastic athletics during that school year. XV. Regulations Governing All Sports: A. Practice will begin immediately after school and continue for a maximum of two hours. B. The schedule will be set up each year by the coaches and the parish director of Athletics. C. Officials will be chosen by the Assignment Secretary of the officials association. If a problem arises, the supervisor of athletics will be called in. D. No one will be allowed to scratch an official without first consulting the parish Athletic director. E. Cheerleaders and Pep squads will be allowed. All members must be in uniform. Pep squads must pay student fee when attending away games. The procedure On cheerleaders and pep squads will be left up to the principal. F. Schools in violation of contest limitations. a. The school will have a reduction in the number of contests in which it may participate during the following year (home contests) b. The coach may be reprimanded (written) or suspended without pay. 9

11 XVI. Coaches Rule A. The coach of any athletic team shall be employed by the Lafayette Parish School Board and shall be assigned coaching duties by the board or school principal. XVII. Sportsmanship 1. The principals of the home/sponsoring school shall be responsible for the overall administration of the contest as well as the conduct of any school officials that represent and spectators connected with his/her school at the contest. 2. The visiting schools principal shall be responsible for the overall administration of the contest as well as the conduct of any school officials that represent and spectators connected with his/her school at the contest. 3. The home/sponsoring school s principal shall be responsible for the security and well being of the contest officials from the time they arrive at the contest site until they departed from the contest site. 4. Students in violation of misconduct prior to, during, or immediately following an athletic contest. a. The student may receive an official reprimand (written) though the school or office of the athletic director. XII. Scrimmages b. The student may be placed on probation, and suspended for two games. c. The student may be suspended from participation in all middle school sports, not to exceed one calendar year. 1. Once a school participates in a jamboree or regular-season contest, it shall not participate in an interschool scrimmage during that sports season. 2. A Lafayette Parish School Board team may engage in one pre-season interschool scrimmage in all sports. 3. No more than two schools shall participate in an interschool scrimmage at the same site at the same time, and on the same day. 4. Only eligible students shall be allowed to participate in an interschool scrimmage. 5. All scrimmages must be officiated by the LHSAA officials (Football and Basketball and Soccer). 10

12 6. Volleyball may use the LHSAA, Lafayette Recreation and Parks or University of Louisiana at Lafayette officials. XIII. Football Rules 1. The first playing date will be Thursday preceding the fourth playing date for high school football. 2. Games will be four eight minute quarters in length with a ten minute intermission. 3. Games will be played according to the rules of the high school National Federation. 4. Games will be played at 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoons. Schools are allowed one game per week only. 5. Basic (5-4) defense will be used. There will be no stunting allowed. Example (Linebackers can read but not fire.) 6. In case of a game ending in a tie, if one coach wants to play overtime, it must be played according to national federation rules. Each team will have four (4) downs to score from ten (10) yards out (a toss of the coin will decide which team is offense or defense) you have the option of declining. 7. The home team will wear dark jerseys, and the visiting team will wear light colored jerseys. If both teams have the same colored jersey, home teams must change. 8. Weather conditions, which are severe enough for the officials to suspend a game, are hurricanes, lightening and/or tornado warnings in the immediate vicinity. Under these conditions, officials will stop play for at least sixty (60) minutes before suspending the game. There will be no make up game. Play will result in no contest. XIV. Football Jamboree A. The jamboree will be two (2) ten (10) minute halves in length. B. All kicking games will be in order (kickoffs and punts). C. Admission will be $3.00 for students and $4.00 for adults. NOTE: One bus driver, coaches, two managers designated by the coach is admitted free. 11

13 D. The host school will get revenues from the jamboree and pay for officials and security. No trophies will be presented. E. Rotation for determining a jamboree host is as follows: XXI. Basketball Acadian Middle 2009 Broussard Middle 2010 Lafayette Middle 2011 Carencro Middle 2012 Paul Breaux 2013 Judice Middle 2014 Scott Middle 2015 Youngsville Mid Milton Mid N.P. Moss Mid E. A. Martin Mid L. J. Alleman Middle Games will be played according to the rules of the National Federation. 2. Boys games will be six (6) minutes in length and girls games will be six (6) minutes in length. 3. League play will begin the second week in December. 4. Games will be played at 5:00 p.m. on Thursdays. The girls game will be played first. 5. Seventh (7 th ) grade basketball games are optional. Schools are not required to play a 7 th grade game. Games must be played after boys and girls games. 6. A team may enter or host one tournament per week provided these tournaments take place on weekends. 7. Schools are limited to four (4) tournaments. This does not include parish tournament. 8. Admission will be $2.00 for students and $3.00 for adults. 9. Schools are limited to two games per week or one game and one tournament. 10. Basketball Jamborees 12

14 a. The jamboree games will be two ten (10) minute halves in length. b. Admission will be $3.00 for students and $4.00 for adults. c. The host school will get all the revenues from the jamboree and will pay for officials. No trophies will be presented. d. Rotation for determining host is as follows: BASKETBALL JAMBOREE SCHEDULE City Schools Parish Schools 2009 L. J. Alleman 2009 Broussard 2010 Acadian 2010 Carencro 2011 Paul Breaux 2011 Judice 2012 E. A. Martin 2012 Milton Moss Mid 2013 Scott Mid Lafayette 2014 Youngsville d. School hosting the jamboree will set up times and pairings. A copy should will be sent to each school and the parish director) 11. Parish Tournament a. The tournament will be played the weekend following the last scheduled league game. If the last league game is on a Tuesday, then the tournament will begin the same weekend. b. Boys games will be six (6) minutes in length and girls games will be six (6) minutes in length. c. Host schools will receive all revenue and will pay officials. d. Admission will be $4 for adults and $3 for students e. Rotation for determining host is as follows: 13

15 PARISH TOURNAMENT BOYS GIRLS Judice (2010) Acadian (2010) N.P. Moss (2011) Judice (2011) Acadian (2012) L.J. Alleman (2012) Broussard (2013) Paul Breaux (2013) Carencro (2014) Youngsville (2014) Lafayette (2015) Milton (2015) E. A. Martin (2016) Scott (2016) Scott (2017) E. A. Martin (2017) Milton (2018) Lafayette (2018) Youngsville (2019) Carencro (2019) Paul Breaux (2020) Broussard (2020) Alleman (2021) N.P. Moss (2021) In all basketball games, the home team shall wear light colored jerseys and the visiting team shall wear dark-colored jerseys. Home team will change if both have the same color. 12. The three-point basket will be used. XV. Track & Field 1. All meets will run according to the rules of the National Federation, unless further specified or amended for junior high competition. 2. Events are as follows: a. Running events (in the following order): 1) 4 x 200 meter relay 2) 1600 meter run 3) Hurdles a) 75 meter low hurdles (girls) b) 110 meter low hurdles (boys) 4) 100 meter dash 5) 800 meter run 6) 4 x 100 meter relay 7) 400 meter dash 8) 200 meter dash 9) 4 x 400 meter relay b. Field events (order to be determined by the games committee or by mutual agreement of the competing teams): 1) Long jump 14

16 3. Parish Meet: 2) Triple jump 3) High jump 4) Shot put approximately 8 pounds, 13 oz. (for boys) and 6 pounds (for girls) 5) Discus approximately 7 1/8 diameter and 2 pounds 6) Pole vault a. It will be hosted at Lafayette High or Northside High all-weather tracks. b. Admission will be $3 for students and $4 for adults. c. The host school will receive all revenues from this meet. d. Rotation for the Parish Track and Field Meet is as follows: Carencro 2010 Alleman 2011 Judice 2012 Scott 2013 Paul Breaux 2014 Broussard 2015 Lafayette 2016 Martin 2017 Acadian 2018 Moss 2019 Milton 2020 Youngsville 2021 e. The Parish Meet must be run on an all-weather surface. (Example: Lafayette High or Northside High). 4. Season will begin the second week of March. If this conflicts with the LEAP Exam then the season will begin the first week of March. 5. All Meets Monday through Friday will begin at: Youngsville Other Schools a. Field events - 4:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. b. Running events- 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. 6. All teams must participate in all regularly scheduled track meets. In addition, participation in the recreational department meets is encouraged. 15

17 7. Additional meets can be held between two (2) or three (3) schools on the middle school campus. 8. A team is allowed to participate in only two (2) track meets per week. 9. Individuals are limited to compete in only three (3) events. 10. Teams may enter three (3) individuals per event and one (1) relay team in each regular season. The Parish Meet will be limited to only two (2) individuals per event and one (1) relay team. 11. Field events will consist of four (4) throws or four (4) jumps; no preliminaries. 12. Running events will consist of heats against time; no preliminaries. 13. No false start rule will be in effect for all meets. 14. Hurdle Height: Girls meter LH Boys meter LH 7 Hurdles 10 Hurdles (Girls specification) XVI. Volleyball 1. Games (matches) will be played according to the rules of the National Federation. EXCEPTION: The net will be seven feet one-eighth (7 1/8 ) high. 2. The first playing date will be Thursday preceding the fourth playing date for high school football. 3. Games will be played at 5:00 p.m. on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. 4. Volleyball teams shall be limited to two (2) matches during a school week or one match and one tournament. 16

18 a. Teams may participate in no more than two regular season tournaments. b. The host school will get all revenues from the tournament and pay for officials. c. All schools must participate in the Parish tournament at the end of the season. 5. Volleyball Jamboree XVII. Parish Tournament A. In a jamboree game: a team may not participate in more than three (3) 15 -point games. b. Admission will be $3.00 for students and $3.00 for adults. c. The host school will get all the revenues from the jamboree and pay for officials. No awards will be presented. d. Rotation for determining jamboree host is as follows: Acadian (2009) L.J. Alleman (2010) E.A. Martin (2011) N.P. Moss (2012) Milton (2013) Youngsville (2014) Judice (2015) Scott (2016) Paul Breaux (2017) Carencro (2018) Lafayette (2019) Broussard (2020) 1. The tournament will be played the weekend following the last scheduled league game. If the last league game is on a Tuesday or Thursday, then the tournament will begin the same weekend. 17

19 2. Games will be regulation style. Double Elimination Bracket. 3. Eight (8) on Friday and Fifteen (15) on Saturday. 4. Awards will be given to first, second, and third. Individual awards to first place team only. Fifteen (15) individual awards. 5. Host schools will receive all revenues from the tournament and will pay for the officials. 6. One official for each game until the championship games. Two officials will be used for championship games. 7. Admission will be $4 for adults and $3 for students 8. Rotation for determining host is as follows: PARISH VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT Hosts Site Year Judice Scott TBA 2009 Carencro Lafayette TBA 2010 Paul Breaux Broussard TBA 2011 Milton Youngsville TBA 2012 L.J. Alleman E.A. Martin TBA 2013 Acadian N.P. Moss TBA

20 XXV. Soccer 1. Games will be played according to the rules of the National Federation. 2. League play will begin one week following the conclusion of track and field. 3. Games will be played at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Boys and girls teams will play at the same stie. 4. Seventh (7 th ) grade soccer games are optional. Schools are not required to play a 7 th grade game. Games must be played after regular game. 5. Admission will be $3.00 for students and $3.00 for adults. 6. Teams will be single sex, both boys and girls unless a school cannot field enough players to form such a team. In these instances a co-ed team may participate in the league with permission from the Parish Athletic Director. A co-ed team is defined as girls playing on a boy s team. 7. Games will consist of two 25 minute halves with a five minute half time interval. 8. Schools are required to use LHSAA qualified or USSF licensed referees. 9. Policies and rules will be introduced prior to middle school soccer season. 19

21 BASKETBALL CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Basketball is a highly competitive, fast-action game that places great physical demands on the individual player. For this reason, coaches will implement conditioning regimens that are based on scientific principles, and designed to enhance player endurance, quickness, and playing skills. While contact and rough play are prohibited by rule, a certain amount of inadvertent physical contact is foreseeable. To enhance stability and strength, certain weight room workouts may also be prescribed along with a regular practice activity. In addition, the following considerations and cautions will enhance player enjoyment and safety. Preparation for activity: 1. Clothing and shoes should fit properly, be comfortable, and allow for maximal physical efforts. Clothing should be kept clean and sanitary. 2. Clothing should not prevent heat dissipation, or restrict movement. 3. Players should ingest the equivalent of 4-6 glasses of water each day. 4. Feet should be covered with a thin cotton sock followed by a heavier wool sock. If blisters are a chronic problem or begin to appear, coaches should be consulted for appropriate responses or preventive actions. 5. Players who require corrected vision must wear shatterproof glasses or lenses. Glasses must be mounted in break resistant frames, and be held in places by an elastic strap. 6. Players requiring preventive taping, padding, or bracing should arrive early enough to receive treatment and be able to participate in specialty work. 7. Remove all jewelry, metal hair clips and hats. 8. No rough house or horseplay. 9. Players with seizure, neuromuscular, renal, cardiac, insulin/diabetic, or chronic skeletal problems, disorders or diseases, must present a physician s approval prior to participation in any practice session. 10. High Top basketball shoes are suggested and they should be properly laced up. 11. Players are recommended to use a preventative ankle wraps. 12. Mouth guards are highly recommended. Locker room: 1. Be alert to slippery floors. 2. Be alert to changes in floor texture and to elevated thresholds between lockers and shower rooms. 3. Keep floors free of litter. Place all belongings in assigned lockers. 4. Close and lock locker doors when away from your assigned locker. 5. Keep soap and shampoo in the shower area. 6. Use foot powder in designated areas. 7. Refrain from rapid movements, rough-house or horseplay in locker/shower areas. 8. Identify incidents of foot or skin infections to coach(es) immediately. 20

22 Basketball Cautionary Statement continued Movement to contest/practice site: 1. Be alert to ramps leading to practice/contest area. 2. Be alert to variations in surfaces of locker room, ramps, stairways, or playing floors. 3. Be alert to the following: a. ball carts; b. basketballs in flight, rolling, rebounding or bouncing; c. wind sprints or fast break drills; d. proximity of bleachers and walls to playing surface. 4. Stretch thoroughly and jog easy laps to warm up. 5. Do not accept rides home from strangers. 6. Be alert for possible hazards when conditioning in the halls. 7. Be aware of and avoid contact with bleachers, curtains, and any other miscellaneous peripheral equipment. Hazards specific to basketball: 1. Be alert to dehydration symptoms. Dry mouth, inability to cool down, dizziness/lightheadedness. Ingest 4-6 glasses of water during the school day and additional amounts at practice. 2. Frequent drink breaks will be built into the practice plan and players should make use of each one. 3. Foot Problems Refer to coach(es) or athletic trainer. a. Blisters b. Calluses c. Ingrown toenails d. Fungus infections or plantar warts 4. Other Skin Problems Refer to coach(es). a. Boils b. Rashes c. Floor burns, cuts 5. Ankle and other orthopedic problems. a. Sprains new ice, compression, elevation, rest. b. Sprains old taping, easy workouts, rehabilitative exercise. 6. Weight training regimens will have separate standards and progressions designed to enhance safety. 7. Respiratory diseases can be a major problem. A vitamin supplement, fluids, regular rest, proper nutrition and dress contribute to the maintenance of health. Notify coach about use and location of inhalants. 8. Check your weight. Sudden or large losses over a month should be brought to the coaches attention, especially if you are feeling tired or ill, or if you demonstrate cold symptoms and swollen throat/neck glands. 9. DO NOT hang on the rims or nets. 21

23 Basketball Cautionary Statement continued 10. DO NOT engage in rough, thoughtless play. 11. DO NOT run under a player who is in the air to shoot or receive a pass. 12. DO NOT swing elbows excessively when clearing a rebound. 13. Taller players may need to be alert to their proximity to the lower surface of the backboard. 14. DO NOT make an intentional foul that might cause an injury to an opponent. 15. When taking a charge or screening an opponent, assume a weight-balanced, protected position. 16. If a backboard shatters, notify the coach and keep people away from the broken glass. BROKEN BACKBOARDS ARE THE FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THOSE WHO BREAK THEM! 17. Notify the coach of any injury, no matter how slight it may seem. 18. DO NOT share water bottles, towels, or anything else that might transmit body fluids or germs. Emergencies: Because of the nature of basketball, some injuries will occur. All injuries must be called to a coach s attention. Most will be minor and can be managed with basic first aid. However, an occasional situation may require more intense management and may also necessitate involvement of squad members as follows: 1. Be alert to any injury that the coach may not see. He/she will manage the person in trouble. DO NOT move the victim! 2. Stop all practices, scrimmages. 3. After calling the coach to manage the situation, help with the injured person; telephone for additional assistance (phone numbers and information are posted on the telephone); obtain first aid supplies or equipment. 4. Keep onlookers away. 5. Sit or kneel in close proximity. 6. Direct rescue squad members to the site. 7. Fire or fire alarm: a. Evacuate and remain 50 feet from the building. b. Be prepared to implement emergency procedures. 8. Bomb Threat: evacuate building and remain 100 yards from building. 9. Tornado go to basketball team room; sit on floor next to and facing lockers. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We certify that we have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the cautions, considerations and responsibilities required for participation on the School Basketball Team. / / Athlete Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date 22

24 CHEERLEADING AND POM POM CAUTIONARY STATEMENT The following recommendations have been designed specifically for the School Cheerleading and Pom Pom squads. Because of the physical demands required, squad members and parents are asked to read and understand certain cautions and responsibilities designed to improve the safety and enjoyment of the activity. Preparing for practice: 1. Choose an outfit which fits comfortably and allows free movement. 2. Knee pads are highly recommended. 3. No shoes are allowed in the dance studio. 4. Squad members with seizure, neuromuscular, renal, cardiac, insulin/diabetic, or chronic skeletal problems, disorders, or diseases, must present physician s approval to the advisor prior to participation in any practice session. Preparing to workout: Do all stretching exercises before practice. Take time to stretch leg, neck, ankle, and back muscles before each practice and performance. Workout expectations: 1. Think safety first. 2. Always be aware of the proximity of others when executing large motor movements. 3. Stunts and routines should be practiced in a progression from simple to complex. 4. Advanced stunts or routines are prohibited unless previously cleared by the advisor. 5. When executing partner stunts and pyramids, remember the conference rule against being more than two bodies high 6. Always use proper spotting techniques when learning tumbling and balancing maneuvers. Emergencies: Because of the physical nature of cheerleading and pom pom, some injuries will occur. All injuries must be called to an advisor s attention. Most will be minor and can be managed with basic first aid. However, an occasional situation may require more intense management and may also necessitate involvement of squad members as follows: 1. DO NOT move the victim! 2. Be alert. Look around. Get the attention of other people as they may need to help. 3. The advisor will manage the person in trouble. You may be asked to assist in one of several ways: a. helping with the injured person; b. telephoning for additional assistance; c. obtaining first aid supplies or equipment; d. directing the rescue squad to the accident site; e. keeping onlookers back. 23

25 Cheerleading and Pom Pom Cautionary Statement continued 4. Fires or fire drills may require immediate evacuation from the building. a. Sometimes there may be time to grab a coat and exit. b. If the situation requires quicker action, participants will evacuate through any exit. c. Move and remain 50 feet away from the building. d. Be prepared to use the procedures described in #2 above. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We certify that we have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the cautions, considerations and responsibilities required for participation on the School Cheerleading Team. / / Athlete Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date 24

26 FOOTBALL CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Football is a contact sport and injuries will occur. The coaches working in our program are well qualified, professional people. Fundamental related to playing football will continually and repeatedly be emphasized on and off the field. The information contained within this list of rules and procedures is to inform the young men in our football program of the proper techniques to practice for maximum safety in the contact. Pre-season Preparation: Because football is a contact sport, athletes must condition to prepare themselves for the season. This includes both strength training as well as aerobic training. It is also important that athletes continue to strength train during their season to help prevent injuries. Tackling, Blocking, and Running the Ball: By rule, the helmet is not to be used as a ram. Initial contact is not to be made with the helmet. It is not possible to play the game safely or correctly without making contract with the helmet when properly blocked and tackling an opponent. Therefore, technique is most important to prevention of injuries. Tackling and blocking techniques are basically the same. Contact is to be made above the waist, but not initially with the helmet. The player should always be in a position of balance, knees bent, back straight, body slightly bent forward, head up, target area as near to the body as possible with the main contact being made with the shoulder. Blocking and tackling by not putting the helmet as close to the body as possible could result in shoulder injury such as a separation or a pinched nerve in the neck area. The dangers of not following the proper techniques can be from minor to disabling to even death. The reason for following the safety rules in making contact with the upper body and helmet is that improper body alignment can put the spinal column in a vulnerable position for injury. If the head is bent downward, the cervical (neck) vertebrae are in a bind and contact of the TOP OF THE HELMET could result in a dislocation, nerve damage, paralysis or death. If the back is not straight, the thoracic (mid-back) and lumbar vertebrae are also vulnerable to injury with similar results if contact is again made to the TOP OF THE HELMET. daily workout includes isometric type exercises; the development of strength in the neck muscles is one of the best methods of preventing head injury and enabling an individual to hold his head up even after getting tired during a workout or contest. Basic Hitting (contact) Position and Fundamental Technique: If the knees are not bent, the chance of knee injury is greatly increased. Fundamentally a player should be in the proper hitting position at all times during live ball play and this point will be repeated continually during practice. The danger is anything from strained muscles, to ankle injuries, to serious knee injuries requiring surgery. The rules have made blocking below the waist (outside a three-yard by four-yard area next to the football) illegal. A runner with the ball, however, may be tackled around the legs. 25

27 Football Cautionary Statement continued Cleats have been restricted to not more than ½ inch to further help in preventing knee injuries. In tackling, the rules prohibit initial contact with the helmet or grabbing the face mask or edge of the helmet. These restrictions were placed in the rules because of serious injuries resulting from noncompliance to these safety precautions. Initial helmet contact could result in a bruise, dislocation, broken bone, head injury, internal injury such as kidneys, spleen, bladder, etc. Grabbing the face mask or helmet edge could result in a neck injury which could be anything from a muscle strain to a dislocation, nerve injury, or spinal column damage causing paralysis or death. The illegal play by participating athletes will not be tolerated and all players are repeatedly reminded of the dangers of unsportsmanlike acts. Fitting and Use of Equipment: Shoulder pads, helmets, hip pads, pants including thigh pads and knee pads must have proper fitting and use. Shoulder pads which are too small will leave the shoulder joint vulnerable to bruises or separations and could also be too tight in the neck area resulting in a possible pinched nerve. Shoulder pads which are too large will leave the neck area poorly protected and will slide on the shoulders making them vulnerable to bruises or separations. Helmets must fit snugly at the contact points: Front, back, and top of the head. The helmet must be safety NOCSAE branded; the chin straps must be fastened, and the cheek pads must be on the proper thickness. On contact, too tight a helmet could result in a headache. Too loose a fit could result in headaches, a concussion, a face injury such as a broken nose or cheek bone, and a blow to the back of the neck could cause a neck injury, possibly quite serious such as paralysis or even death. Preparation for practice or contest: 1. Wear all protective equipment including mouth guards to every practice or contest unless otherwise indicated by the daily practice plan. 2. Be sure that all stabilizing straps and laces are properly worn and tightened, and all fasteners secured so equipment is properly positioned. 3. Wear outer and under garments that are appropriate for humidity and temperature. 4. Players should ingest the equivalent of 4-6 glasses of water each day. 5. Players with visual impairment(s) must wear corrective, shatterproof glasses or contact lenses if the impairment affects judgment or perception. 6. Players needing protective tape, padding, or bracing should arrive early to receive necessary treatment. 7. Remove all jewelry and metal hair fasteners. 8. Players with seizure, neuromuscular, renal, cardiac, insulin/diabetic, or chronic skeletal problems, disorders or diseases, must present physician s approval to the coach prior to participation in any practice session. 26

28 Football Cautionary Statement continued In the locker room: 1. Be alert to slippery floors. 2. Be alert to changes in floor texture and to elevated thresholds between shower and locker rooms. 3. Keep floors free to litter. Place all personal belongings in assigned locker. 4. Close and lock locker doors when away from your assigned locker. 5. Keep soap and shampoo in the shower room. 6. No rough-house or horseplay. 7. Do not wear football shoes in the building or locker room at any time. Movement to the practice/contest site: 1. Be alert to: a. goal posts; b. blocking sleds; c. kicking/kick return drills; d. passer/receiver drills; e. agility, sprinting, or other fast action drills. Cautions specific to football: 1. The Head and Helmet a. Tackle or block or break tackles with the shoulder pad. NEVER USE THE HELMET TO STRIKE THE OPPONENT. b. Keep the chin and eyes up when blocking, tacking, or running with the ball. Lowering the head/helmet jeopardizes the neck and spinal cord. 2. Blocking and Defensive Contact a. The forearm striking surface should be accelerated as a unit with the shoulder and extension of the truck. DO NOT wind up to accelerate the forearm separately. b. Block from the front or the side and above the waist. c. When pursuing an opposing ball carrier, do not pile on when the opponent is down. d. Never grab an opponent s facemask. 3. General a. GET UP! When on the ground you are vulnerable to being stepped on or receiving a leg, shoulder or knee injury. b. When falling TUCK Leave no extremity extended either to absorb the fall, or while on the ground. c. Participate fully in all neck strengthening exercises. 4. Water Frequent drink breaks will be scheduled during practices, and players should hydrate themselves frequently before and during practice and games. 27

29 Football Cautionary Statement continued 5. Weight Room Maintenance strength training procedures will be utilized. policies for progression, spotting, and general safety. Observe all weight room Emergencies: Because of the nature of football, some injuries will occur. All injuries must be called to a coach s attention. Most will be minor and can be managed with basic first aid. However, some may need more intense management and may also require squad member to: 1. Stop all practices, scrimmages, or drills. DO NOT move the victim! 2. Call the coach to manage the situation if not already at the site. 3. Sit or kneel in close proximity. 4. Assist by: a. helping with the injured person; b. calling for additional assistance; c. bring first aid equipment or supplies to the site; d. keeping onlookers back; e. directing the rescue squad to the accident site. 5. Fires or Fire Alarm a. Evacuate or remain outside the building. b. Move and remain 50 feet away from the building. c. Be prepared to implement the emergency procedures outlined in #4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We certify that we have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the cautions, considerations and responsibilities required for participation on the School Football Team. / / Athlete Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date 28

30 SOCCER CAUTIONARY STATEMENT Soccer is a highly competitive, fast-action game in which physical conditioning plays a major role. Because of the speed and agility with which the game is played, squad members, their families, and the coaching staff must accept and share certain responsibilities designed to enhance the safety and enjoyment of the sport. Preparing for practice or contests: 1. Wear all protective equipment, including shin guards, to every practice or contest unless otherwise indicated by the daily practice plan. 2. Wear outer and under garments that are appropriate for humidity and temperature. 3. Players should ingest the equivalent of 4-6 glasses of water each day. 4. Players with visual impairment(s) must wear corrective, shatterproof glasses or contact lenses if the impairment affects judgment or perception. 5. Players needing protective tape, padding, or bracing should arrive early to receive necessary treatment. 6. Remove all jewelry and metal hair fasteners. 7. Players with seizure, neuromuscular, renal, cardiac, insulin/diabetic, or chronic skeletal problems, disorders or diseases, must present a physician s approval prior to participation in any practice session. 8. Goalkeeper must wear proper pads (Mouth guard in suggested). 9. Field players may also choose to wear a mouth guard. In the locker room: 1. Be alert to slippery floors. 2. Be alert to changes in floor texture and to elevated thresholds between shower and locker rooms. 3. Keep floors free of litter. Place all personal belongings in assigned lockers. 4. Close and lock locker doors when away from your assigned locker. 5. Refrain from rapid movements, horseplay, and rough house in the locker/shower areas. 6. Do not wear soccer shoes in the building or locker room at any time. 7. Remove mud outside and away from the building. Approach to the practice or contest site: 1. Be alert to ramps, stairs, and changes in the texture and levels of concrete, fields, and sidewalks. 2. Be alert to the location of the goal mouth, goal posts, and shooting drills. 3. Be alert to fast action dribbling on passing drills. 4. If ill or dizzy, notify the coach. Do not practice. 5. Do not hang on goal posts at any time. 6. Soccer is played by practiced in all types of weather. Players should have proper clothing and footwear. 7. If lightning is in the area, the practice or game will be suspended until the storm passes. (15 minutes without lightning). 8. Soccer players will follow all other posted or published team rules. 29

31 Soccer Cautionary Statement continued Cautions specific to Soccer: 1. Play the ball when on defense. DO NOT attach the offensive opponent with illegal contact. 2. When involved in shooting drills, shoot in specified sequences and in designated areas and directions. Be sure the goalkeeper is ready for all shots. 3. High kicks are prohibited. 4. Intentional pushing and tripping is prohibited. 5. Charging or contacting the goalkeeper is prohibited. 6. Players must brace the neck and keep the mouth closed while striking the ball with the upper portion of the forehead when heading the ball. 7. Out of control runs, jumps or high kicks are prohibited. 8. Slide tackles must be approved by a coach. 9. Shin pads must be worn by all players. 10. Water will be available at practices and contests. Emergencies: Because of the nature of soccer, some injuries will occur. All injuries must be called to a coach s attention. Most will be minor and can be managed with basic first aid. However, some may need more intense management and may also require squad members to: 1. Stop all practices, scrimmages, or drills. DO NOT move the victim! 2. Call the coach to manage the situation if not already at the site. 3. Sit or kneel in close proximity. 4. Assist by: a. helping with the injured person; b. calling for additional assistance; c. bring first aid equipment or supplies to the site; d. keeping onlookers back; e. directing the rescue squad to the accident site. 5. Fires or Fire Alarm d. Evacuate or remain outside the building. e. Move and remain 50 feet away from the building. f. Be prepared to implement the emergency procedures outlined in #4. ACKNOWLEDGMENT We certify that we have read, understand, and agree to adhere to the cautions, considerations and responsibilities required for membership on the School Soccer Team. / / Athlete Signature Date Parent/Guardian Signature Date 30

32 TRACK AND FIELD CAUTIONARY STATEMENT The following recommendations have been designed specifically for the School Track and Field Teams. Because of the intense demands and conditioning required, athletes and parents are asked to read and understand certain cautions and responsibilities designed to improve the safety and enjoyment of track and field. Preparation for practice or contest: 1. Select the appropriate clothing to be worn in warm or cold water. Since we have a varied climate, it is important to be prepared for all kinds of weather and to dress accordingly. 2. Participants should ingest the equivalent of 4-6 glasses of water each day. 3. Proper warm-up and warm down is very important before and after competition and practices. 4. Select and change shoes/spikes for various surfaces to help reduce shock and stress. 5. Athletes who are ill, dizzy, or light headed should contact their coach and should not practice. 6. Athletes with seizure, neuromuscular, renal, cardiac, insulin/diabetic, or chronic skeletal problems, disorders or diseases, must present a physician s approval prior to participation in any practice session. 7. Athletes needing preventive taping or bracing should arrive early to receive treatment. Any injury problem or concern should be discussed with a coach or athletic trainer. 8. Athletes with visual impairments must wear shatterproof glasses or lenses where judgment or safety is a problem. Glasses must be mounted in break resistant frames and secured with an elastic strap. In the locker room: 1. Be alert to slippery floors and use caution. 2. Keep floors free to litter. Place all personal belongings in assigned locker. 3. Close and lock locker doors when away from your assigned locker. 4. Keep soap and shampoo in the shower room. 5. No rough-house or horseplay. 6. If spiked shoes are worn, they are to be put on and off outside the building. Movement to the practice/contest site: 1. Be aware of variations in the surface of ramps, locker rooms, cinder, or artificial tracks. 2. In approaching the track, be alert to location of: a. sprint/hurdle straight-aways; b. relay/exchange areas; c. jump/vault runways and landing pits; d. shot and discus throwing and landing areas. 3. When jogging for warm-up/warm down, or during practice, run in the outer lanes. 4. Stretch thoroughly and start your workout with easy running. 31