2017-18 Kennesaw Mountain Womens Lacrosse Spring Tryouts for Varsity & JV Teams January 22 nd 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 1 of 13
WOMEN S LACROSSE PROGRAM 2017-2018 Thank you for your interest in being a part of the Kennesaw Mountain High School Women s Lacrosse Program during the 2017-2018 season. Important details regarding team responsibilities, attendance requirement, and paperwork deadlines follow. Please consider the following responsibilities of Kennesaw Mountain High School Women s Lacrosse team members while making the decision to try out for the program. The responsibilities listed below can be found in the Kennesaw Mountain High School Lacrosse contract Estimated financial & volunteer commitments for 2017-2018 team members and families List of mandatory fundraisers for the 2017-2018 season Attendance at all practices, games, meetings, & other events are MANDATORY. Please read the Attendance Policy carefully. Attendance at summer camp is very strongly encouraged for members who wish to play at a high school varsity level while at KMHS. Exemplary behavior at school and outside of school is expected of ALL Kennesaw Mountain lacrosse players. Please read the standard of acceptable behavior. Kennesaw Mountain lacrosse players are responsible for maintaining high academic standards. TRYOUT INFORMATION MANDATORY Tryouts will be held on the following evenings at the times designated below: o Monday, January 22nd (3:50pm-6:00pm) o Varsity & JV teams will be posted online by 10:00pm, Tuesday, January 24 th ; http://www.kmhslax.com o Candidates should meet each day promptly at 3:50 for roll call on the turf field. o Candidates will be evaluated on: o Stick skills o Position skills o Endurance o Speed and agility o Overall athleticism & potential o Attitude & coachability o Off season conditioning participation will be taken into consideration ALL candidates MUST turn in following paperwork: TRYOUT PACKET PAPERWORK o Signed KMHS Women s Lacrosse Constitution Agreement Form o Completed KMHS Women s Lacrosse Contact Info Form o Signed Photo Release Form Please turn-in the forms directly to Coach Mater before the first day of tryouts (room 507) CCSD PHYSICAL FORM o Completed Cobb County Physical Forms must be on filed ONLINE ONLY IN PARENTVUE with Kennesaw Mountain High School before the 1 st day of tryouts o All instructions and forms can be found at http://kmhsmustangathleticscom.webs.com/athletic%20registration%20parent%20guide.pdf 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 2 of 13
WOMEN S LACROSSE CONSTITUTION 2017-2018 I. GENERAL OBJECTIVES Kennesaw Mountain Women s Lacrosse players are student-athletes and must uphold the highest standards, both academically and physically. They must be dependable, responsible, cooperative, disciplined, and willing to devote time to their team, while continuously striving to improve their skills. Disrespect of any kind does not reflect the image we encourage and will not be tolerated. Athletes are leaders at Kennesaw Mountain and must conduct themselves as such both on and off campus; both in and out of the classroom. Women s lacrosse at Kennesaw Mountain High School is a privilege, NOT a right. II. ELIGIBILITY In order to be eligible to participate in the KMHS Women s Lacrosse Program, athletes MUST A. Pass AT LEAST three out of their four courses each semester. B. Be on track academically towards graduation at the end of the year. On track means you must have: 5 academic credits to be a sophomore and pass English, Math and Science, 10 academic credits to be a junior and on track with English, Math, Science, and 16 academic credits to be a senior. If a player quits or is removed from the program by the coaching staff or administration, he/she will not be allowed to tryout the next year. However, players may appeal to a committee of the coaches and administration to tryout, and permission may be granted at the coaches /administration s discretion. III. TEAMS Teams will be selected based on the evaluation areas listed in this packet. Players will report directly to the coach of their team for all matters. Players are on the job every season during which they play. They may be asked to assist in school functions, team fundraisers and other team activities other than games & practices and as a member of the team, will be expected to participate. IV. ATTENDANCE As a member of the Kennesaw Mountain Women s Lacrosse Program, you are required to contribute to the program and your team. When one person is absent, the whole team suffers and this causes ineffective practice time. As a result, the following attendance rules are necessary and will be enforced: A. Players MUST schedule work schedules around all lacrosse activities. a. Work is NOT an excuse to miss or be late for practice. Please plan accordingly. *Note: Some lacrosse activities could be scheduled with minimal advance notice. B. All appointments such as doctor's, orthodontists, etc. MUST be scheduled around all lacrosse activities. Early release from or late arrival to practices and/or games is not allowed. C. Players MUST be present at all practices, games, fundraisers, and any other activities designated by the coach. D. The ONLY absences that will be deemed excused are: 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 3 of 13
a. Death in the family b. Signed doctor s excuse that indicates time and date of the sickness i. If a player does not have a doctor s note, he/she MUST attend practice. ii. Unless a player is contagious or confined to home by doctor s orders, then he/she MUST be at the game or practice. c. School-related field trips IF APPROVED i. These events MUST be approved by the coach prior to the missed event. E. If you have to miss a practice YOU MUST notify the coach before the absence F. Any other excuses are at the discretion of the coach and each will be addressed on an individual basis. If a player is seen by a doctor for an injury or illness that may affect his/her ability to practice/play, then a doctor s note must be submitted to the coach. i. All doctor s notes MUST be the original (no copies or faxes). ii. If, at any time, a doctor s note is submitted prohibiting a player from playing, in order for the player to resume lacrosse activity, the doctor must FULLY CLEAR the player IN WRITING before ANY participation can occur. G. Failure to be in proper uniform as described by the coach will result in disciplinary action. H. For practices, be at the field by 3:50* dressed and ready with ALL equipment, unless you receive word from your coach to meet elsewhere. I. Each minute late* to practice THE TEAM will do one BURPIE. J. If you come unprepared for practice, THE TEAM will run sprints or bear crawls before starting practice. K. 1-day missed practice (excused or unexcused)=1 loop/mile after completion of the practice you returned L. 3 missed unexcused practices=dismissed from the program with no refund M. If a practice is missed the day before a game you will not start, but you must attend the game on the sideline N. Be prepared to practice in all types of weather! We will update cancelations via text message/groupme. O. For games be at the field dressed with ALL equipment an hour before game time, unless told different by a coach P. 1 unexcused missed game=dismissed from the program without refund Q. When both teams play, you are expected to stay for half of the previous or following game to support the other team V. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE attendance is fundamental to educational success. The primary goal of a high school student is to obtain an education. The Kennesaw Mountain Lacrosse Program is also committed to this goal. In this regard, our student athletes are expected to attend their classes every day and perform in those classes to the best of their ability. Attendance, whether it be in the classroom or on the field, is essential to being successful. Regular class attendance also sends a message to the faculty that the student-athlete is taking their high school career (both academic and athletic) seriously. It is important to not only attend all class sessions but to arrive to class on time and remain for the entire length of the class. A. In order to participate in any athletic activities (practice, pep rally, game, competition, etc.), a player must attend AT LEAST 2 FULL BLOCKS of their scheduled school day. a. A player who is suspended (ISS or OSS) may not participate in a game or practice the day(s) of the suspension. b. Weekend game/tournament eligibility (with respect to attendance) is determined based on the player s attendance on the last school day prior to the date of the 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 4 of 13
game/tournament (i.e. if a player was not in attendance at school on Friday for 2 FULL BLOCKS of the school day, he/she would be ineligible to participate in a weekend game). B. Excessive absences and/or tardiness* from school may result in the player s inability to participate in games and tournaments, or dismissal from the team. * Tardiness will be determined by the coach s watch. VI. BEHAVIOR AND DISCIPLINE As a member of the Kennesaw Mountain High School Lacrosse Program, players are expected to maintain behavior, above reproach, exemplifying the athlete s role as a leader at the school both on and off the field. The coaching staff expects that all student athletes will conduct themselves in a manner that demonstrates respect for themselves and their teachers, coaches and teammates. Consequences for violating any regulation in this constitution or in the Cobb County Code of Conduct will be at the discretion of the coach and will be handled according to the rules set forth in this constitution, rules and regulation set forth by the administration at Kennesaw Mountain High School as well as the Cobb County Public School Athletic and Academic Policies. Keep in mind the following rules: A. Any behavior, which is deemed by the coach or the Administration as reflecting poorly on the intended image of the school, is subject to dismissal from the program at the discretion of the coaching staff and the Administration. B. Insubordination and/or disrespect to the coaches and/or team will NOT be tolerated and may be grounds for dismissal from the program at the discretion of the coaching staff and the Administration. C. Smoking, drinking, use of drugs or profanity will NOT be allowed and is subject to dismissal from the program at the discretion of the coaching staff and the Administration. D. Skipping school is subject to probation, suspension or removal from the team as deemed necessary by the coach or the Administration. E. In or out of school suspension for ANY reason is subject to dismissal from the program. F. Players who receive ISS will not be allowed to participate in any lacrosse activity during the assigned ISS period. This will be considered an unexcused absence. G. All discipline cases will be handled individually by the coach and/or administration a. Any conduct that violates Code of Conduct or conduct that the coaching staff or administration feels is inappropriate will be evaluated b. Possible penalties (reduced playing time, dismissal from the team, etc.) may be enforced. H. All decisions regarding playing time will be made by the coaching staff. If a player or parent wishes to discuss playing time with the coaches, the player must initiate this discussion outside of practice or a game. * Tardiness will be determined by the coach s watch. VII. FAMILY & FRIENDS CODE OF CONDUCT The KMHS Lacrosse Booster Club and coaches hope that parents will participate in their daughter s team activities while abiding by the following guidelines: o Promote sportsmanship, teamwork and competitive spirit in a positive manner. o Don t question the judgment of an official. o Support your daughter and coaching staff by allowing coaches to manage the team in a way that benefits the entire team. o When questioning a decision of a coach, please discuss the issue with that coach or the head coach. Discussing it with others can lead to miscommunications. 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 5 of 13
o o o Do NOT discuss games with the coaches after a game, please set up an appointment or email the coach after the game. When your daughter is with the coach and/or the team, let your daughter be with the coach and/or the team, don t be the helicopter parents Your daughter is to remain with the coach and the team until she is released; do not ask to leave games or tournaments early VIII. TRANSPORTATION Players will travel to and from games by bus when the school provides a bus. When buses are not provided it is the parent s responsibility to ensure their player has transportation to the game. Player s cannot drive themselves. For special events such as out of town tournaments, special permission slips will be provided. IX. UNIFORMS Uniforms for Kennesaw Mountain teams will be provided to players by the program (jersey s and kilts). Varsity & JV will have different uniforms. Both teams will wear white jersey at home and green/black at away games. All uniform pieces must be cared for appropriately and turned in to the coaches clean and in good condition at the end of the season. There will be a $100 uniform fine if the uniform is not returned in good condition. If a uniform is not returned, seniors will not be able to walk at graduation and 9-11 th graders will not be able to get textbooks the following year. We will try to give players the number they want, but it is not guaranteed. Care Instructions: o Wash in cold water o Hang to dry o Do not use warm or hot water or put them in the dryer Coaches prefer all athletes to wear cleats on natural turf and turf shoes on turf fields. However, if you can only buy one pair of shoes, get cleats. NO NIKE FREES!!! Each athlete must also carry running shoes at all times while on school property. Failure to have proper foot attire can cause injuries. X. SOCIAL NETWORK CODE OF CONDUCT o Do not post anything on Snapchat, Facebook, Twitter, or any type of social network that you don t want a coach, teammate or an administrator to see. o Do not post inappropriate pictures that you do not want a coach or administrator to see. o Any social bullying on or off campus will result in administrative referral. 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 6 of 13
FINANCIAL & VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS 1. Spring Dues: $450.00 - due by Jan 28 th, 2018 o Beginning spring 2017 season, ALL dues must be paid via the online registration site. 2. Lodging & Transportation o All players will be responsible for lodging & transportation costs when a school bus is not provided (primarily for tournaments) 3. Summer Camp - approx. $400 (not required but very strongly encouraged) o Usually near the end of July o Highly encouraged for anyone wanting to play at the varsity high school level o Fundraising opportunities will be provided 4. Volunteer Requirements o Every family will be required to provide games meals for the team; a schedule will be provided listing which families will provide food for which games o You can provide meals for the entire team for 1 game or split the meals with another family for 2 games o Every family will be required to work the concession stand for 1 home game; a schedule will be created and distributed o A $50 volunteer deposit check will be required for all families in the women s lacrosse program; this check will be held and returned to you at the end of the season if you fulfill all of your volunteer responsibilities *ALL Fees will be paid directly to the Kennesaw Mountain High School LAX Booster Club (KMHSLAXBC) 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 7 of 13
XI. VARSITY LETTERING REQUIREMENTS Meeting or exceeding lettering requirements established for the lacrosse program sponsored by Kennesaw Mountain High School may earn an athlete a varsity letter. Criteria include attendance, discipline, adherence to rules, and performance standards established by the coaches. Criteria for lettering are outlined below. Lettering is significant to any athletic program because it recognizes the hard work and countless hours spent in support of the program. Therefore, the coaches reserve the right to make any final decisions concerning lettering. By doing this, hard working individuals who have made significant contributions to the Kennesaw Mountain High School Lacrosse Program will be considered. The following list of requirements displays the criteria for lettering in lacrosse: A. Have played on the varsity team for at least 6 games. B. Have exhibited good sportsmanship during all lacrosse activities C. Made a positive impact on her teammates D. Contributed to the success of the varsity team E. Not violate the Code of Conduct or received ISS or OSS F. Not exhibit any behavior that the coaching staff and administration feels poorly represents the lacrosse program. XII. CCSD PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS The Georgia High School Association (GHSA) states that all athletes must have a current physical on file at the school in order to participate in all athletics. o Completed Cobb County Physical Forms must be on filed ONLINE ONLY IN PARENTVUE with Kennesaw Mountain High School before the 1 st day of tryouts o All instructions and forms can be found at http://kmhsmustangathleticscom.webs.com/athletic%20registration%20parent%20guide.pdf 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 8 of 13
WOMEN S LACROSSE PROGRAM TEAM SELECTION PROCESSES 2017-2018 Varsity & JV Teams: The selection process for the women s lacrosse teams will be based on filling the positions required for a successful team. As with any team, it is imperative that every position be covered; therefore, the team will consist of the right balance of the following positions: a. Attack b. Midfield c. Defense d. Goalie The individuals who have the appropriate skills/potential for one of the above positions will be one of 15-20 Varsity or JV team members. o Swing players (JV to Varsity) may be identified and will be required to attend all Varsity and JV games; when there is a conflict, the coach will make the decision which game the player will attend o Alternates for the team will be selected on an as needed basis. o VARSITY all grade levels are eligible o JV juniors, sophomores, freshmen are eligible 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 9 of 13
KMHS WOMEN S LACROSSE CONSTITUTION 2017-2018 AGREEMENT FORM Printed Name of Athlete Signature of Athlete Printed Name of Signature of By initialing below, we signify that we have read and understand the contents of this tryout packet and the 2017-2018 Kennesaw Mountain High School Women s Lacrosse Constitution, including all sections. We will abide by this constitution and understand what is expected of our family and commit ourselves to following these rules, taking ownership of culpability and consequences inherent in not abiding by the program rules. Initials Parent Initials Section I. General Objectives II. Eligibility III. Teams IV. & V. Attendance VI. Behavior & Discipline VII. Family & Friends Code of Conducts VIII. Transportation IX. Uniform X. Social Network Code of Conduct XI. Financial & Volunteer Responsibility- XII. Varsity Lettering Requirements XIII. CCSD Physical Exam Requirements 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 10 of 13
Cobb County School District One Team One Goal Success Form CFIA-1 PERMISSION TO DISPLAY STUDENT PHOTOGRAPH/NAME I hereby grant permission to Cobb County School District (District) to use or publicly display my child s photograph, video image, or audio clip on the District s Web site(s), individual school Web pages, or in other official District publications without further notice. I acknowledge the District's right to crop, edit, or treat the photograph, video, or audio clip at its discretion. I also understand that once my student s photograph, video image, or audio clip is published on a Web site, it can be downloaded by any computer user, on or off campus. I understand a student s name may be published along with the student s picture. Therefore, I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the members of the Cobb County Board of Education, the District, its officers, employees, agents, successors and assignees (the "Indemnified Parties") from and against any and all claims and liabilities resulting from this publishing. Subject/Nature of Event: Permission is granted for the use requested above. NOTE: This form must be signed by student if the student is 18 years of age or older. Name of Signature of Date of Signature Name of Signature of Date of Signature(s) 9/18/07 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 11 of 13
Kennesaw Mountain Lacrosse Contact Information Athlete s Name _ Age Grade Date of Birth e-mail Cell #_ T-Shirt Size Sweatshirt Size Pinnie Size Uniform Skirt Size Men s Shirt Size (Shooter Shirt) Homeroom Teacher Please provide at least 1 parent s full contact info 1 Name Cell# Email for lacrosse updates 2 Name Cell# Email for lacrosse updates 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 12 of 13
Day Date Opponent Location Team Time Fri 2/6 Alpharetta-Scrimmage Alpharetta HS Varsity 6:00 PM Wed 2/14 Blessed Trinity KMHS JV/Varsity 5:30/7:00 PM Fri 2/16 Allatoona KMHS Varsity 5:30 PM Winter Break February 17-25 Mon 2/26 Sprayberry Sprayberry HS JV/Varsity 5:55/7:30 PM Fri 3/2 Creekview KMHS JV/Varsity 5:55/7:30 PM Wed 3/7 Mill Creek Mill Creek HS Varsity 5:30 PM Fri 3/9 South Forsyth KMHS JV/Varsity 5:30/7:00 PM Mon 3/12 Kell Kell HS Varsity/JV 5:30/7:00 PM Wed 3/14 Centennial KMHS JV/Varsity 5:30/7:00 PM Sat 3/17 Sprayberry Tourn. Sprayberry JV TBA Wed 3/21 Harrison KMHS JV/Varsity 5:30/7:00 PM Fri 3/23 Pope Pope HS JV/Varsity 5:55/7:30 PM Tues 3/27 Hillgrove KMHS* JV/Varsity 5:30/7:00 PM Thurs 3/29 John's Creek John's Creek HS Varsity 5:55 PM Spring Break March 31 April 8 Wed 4/11 North Cobb KMHS* JV/Varsity 5:30/7:00 PM Thurs 4/12 Lambert Lambert HS Varsity 5:55 PM Mon 4/16 North Paulding North Paulding HS* Varsity 5:55 PM Wed 4/18 Wesleyan KMHS Varsity 5:55 PM Tues 4/24 McEachern Senior Night KMHS* Varsity 7:00 PM Fri 4/27 North Gwinnett North Gwinnett HS Varsity 5:30 PM Varsity Coach: Kristina Mater JV Coach: Kristy Younker Asst. Coach: Palmer & Tobias Asst. Coach: Clayton Haywood Principal: Dr. Trachtenbroit Athletic Director: Don Baker * Denotes Area Game 2017-2018 Spring Women s Lacrosse Tryouts Page 13 of 13