Condensed by Melanie Thomas for Accessible NMS Parent and Student Viewing MIDDLE SCHOOL INTRAMURAL/ INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM 2015-2016 Something for Everyone Euclid Middle School Goddard Middle School Newton Middle School Options Middle School Non- Traditional Program Powell Middle School Littleton Public Schools 5776 Crocker St. Littleton, Colorado 80120 Revised June 2015
Condensed Table of Contents Introduction.1-5 Philosophy and Student Objectives 2 Student Athletic Eligibility and Expectations... 3 Guidelines of Intramural Program..4 Baseline Activities and Fees...5 Intramural Policies and Procedures...6-11 Track 6-7 Wrestling.8 Basketball...9-10 Volleyball 11 Intramural Game and Tournament Schedules* (subject to change - reference NMS s website calendar or see your coach for additional interest meetings and practices) 12-16 Track.12 Wrestling...13 Girls Basketball 14 Boys Basketball...15 Volleyball..16 Introduction In order to build a firmer foundation for the middle level activities, the four middle school athletic directors developed this program. Both the middle level administration and an LPS Student Activities Task Force have approved this district-wide program. The Middle Level Activities Program consists of four major components: Intramural/ Athletic Program Student Government Organization Co-curricular Activities Clubs The subsequent document contains the philosophy of the program, guidelines, student outcomes and specific policies and procedures for each interscholastic/ intramural season. Revised June 2015 * Highlighted dates indicate Newton athlete participation (not all sports have games/meets the same days as other schools) 1
Philosophy In these years of exploration, middle school students ought to try their luck and test their wings in a wide variety of activities without undue stress and possibly destructive pressure. The primary purpose of the intramural program is to expand the educational experience of student participants through a variety of activities. This program will allow individuals the greatest number of opportunities in which to acquire and gradually strengthen related skills. The intramural program has become an important educational tool that can be used to develop character, promote fitness, to foster lifelong recreational habits and to instill in the individual a sense of pride and confidence. The intramural program is for everyone; it does not discriminate. Everyone is able to participate regardless of skill level. At the eighth grade level, the athletic program is more competitive with athletics being divided into A, B and C levels for the purpose of competition with other middle schools. Student Objectives Research has shown that students who are involved in extra-curricular activities are more successful overall in their academic classes. Students who participate in the intramural/athletic program will be provided with opportunities to explore: Individual interests. Personal limits. Experiences they cannot acquire or learn in the formal classroom setting. Different channels of social, physical and emotional development. Feelings of membership and camaraderie. Lifelong leisure activities/hobbies. Feelings of success in school activities. Opportunities to build self-confidence. Ideals of sportsmanship. Opportunities to develop leadership and inter-personal skills. 2
Student Athletic Eligibility Grades 6, 7 and 8 1. All athletes need to complete a Parent Permission Liability Form to satisfy district standards. 2. All athletes need to attend all practices unless they have an excused absence from school. If students miss practices, they will not be part of the starting line-up on game days. 3. All athletes must be in attendance for at least one-half of the school day to participate in a game. 4. All athletes are expected to practice regardless of their eligibility status. 5. All athletes may not fail more than one class in order to participate in a game. 6. All athletes academic eligibility status will be evaluated at least three times during the season. 7. All athletes who are suspended are not allowed to practice and/ or participate in a game until the suspension is complete. 8. All athletes must pay their participation fee before they are eligible to participate in practices or events. Student Expectations 1. Attend all practices in order to participate in an activity. 2. Remain in the activity until dismissal by the coach. 3. Be a good citizen and exhibit sportsmanlike conduct. 4. Meet grade eligibility requirements. 5. Players will remain with coaches in gymnasium both at home and visiting schools. 6. Players from visiting schools will follow the expectations and directions from staff at the host school. 3
Guidelines An intramural program should: Meet the needs and interests of students. Be viewed as a worthwhile program that aligns with school and district philosophies and goals. Provide experiences that enhance the development of student responsibility, initiative, leadership, competencies, cooperation and self-direction. Provide exploratory experiences that have physical, social and emotional value for the present and the future. Provide leisure time and recreational experiences that have physical, social and emotional value for present and future, along with immediate and long-term value. Provide for widespread participation by the entire student body. Promote participation regardless of physical, social, ethnic or financial limitations. Be an integral part of the total educational program. Be under the supervision of approved school sponsors/ coaches. Be recognized by the school faculty as a worthwhile endeavor that meets student growth and development needs. Be systematically evaluated by students, faculty, community and administration. Encourage participation. 4
Baseline Activities The following are the grade level activities, established for the intramural program. The list indicates the baseline requirements for each grade level. Grade 6 Activities: Co-ed intramural program No competitive athletics/ inter-school competition, except for the 6 th grade wrestling festivals Awards optional by choice of school No culminating festival Grade 7 Activities: Separate boys and girls intramural program Inter-school play days will be scheduled between each of the LPS middle schools No culminating festival Grade 8 Activities: Extensive interscholastic program Approximately two weeks skills/drills/playing -- NO CUTS Teams will be selected by ability level as determined by coaches. Teams will compete against teams from other LPS middle schools. Culminating tournament First-, second-, and third-place ribbons will be awarded for each level (A, B and C); all other players will receive participation ribbons. Intramural/ Athletic Fees: Fees will be assessed as follows: Club/ Activity Fees: Fees will be assessed as follows: 6 th Grade: $15.00 per sport 6 th Grade: $20.00 per year 7 th Grade: $20.00 per sport 7 th Grade: $20.00 per year 8 th Grade $30.00 per sport 8 th Grade: $20.00 per year There is a family cap of $100.00 per year for Intramural/Athletic Fees. No individual need pay for more than two sports. Fees not refundable after two weeks of practice. 5
Boys and Girls Track Policies and Procedures Responsibilities of Host School(s): 1. Bring all equipment: clipboards, score sheets, tape measures, discus, shot put, starter pistol, stop watches, strings for finish line. 2. Bring only workers for the school s assigned events. Responsibilities of Each Participating School: 1. Bring water, first-aid supplies and emergency phone numbers for student participants. 2. Supervise and direct student athletes while at games. 3. Draft and complete a Parent Transportation Release roster for each away game for students who leave with their parents. The roster should include: the sport, date of event, students names, parents names and parents signatures. Disqualification Guideline: Disqualification is discouraged. However, if a team/ individual impedes the progress of another participant, they/ he/she will be disqualified. This disqualification guideline will be followed at any 7 th or 8 th grade track meet or track tournament. Grade 7 Track Meets: 1. Athletes may enter four events. All qualified students must be involved in at least one event. 2. Each school may enter three relay teams. 3. Meets will end by 6:00 p.m. 4. School colors, pennies, or jerseys should be worn. 5. Scoring will include the first five places in each event and relay: 1 st = 5 points 2 nd = 3 points 3 rd = 1 points Grade 8 Dual Meets: 1. Each student may enter up to four events (three running and one field; two running and two field; or one running and three field). 2. Individual running events will be limited to three participants per school. 3. Field events and the 1600 meter run will be limited to five participants per school. 4. Each school may enter and score up to three teams in each relay. 5. Uniforms are to be worn which identify schools with school name and colors. 6. Scoring will be for the first three places in each event and for each relay: 1 st = 5 points 2 nd = 3 points 3 rd = 1 point 6
Boys and Girls Track Policies and Procedures (cont.) Order of Events: 60 M Low Hurdles (4 hurdles measured 15, 10, 10, 10) 800 M Relay (4x200, 2 lap stagger, no lane cut in) 800 M Run (waterfall start) 100 M Dash 400 M Run (stagger start, no-cut in) 400 M Relay (4 x 100) 1600 M Run (males and females together, waterfall start) 200 M Dash Medley Relay-100, 100, 200, 400 stagger start (same start as 4x100 relay), 400 runner may cut in after hand-off. Field Events: High Jump, Long Jump, Shot Put and Discus High Jump: Contestants will be given three attempts at each height with all standard high jump rules in effect. Starting height will be: Boys 4 feet Girls 3 feet, 8 inches Long Jump: Each contestant will be given three jumps with the standard rules in effect. Shot Put: All contestants will use a 6-pound shot. Each contestant will be given three throws with the standard rules in effect. Discus: All contestants will use a 2.2-pound discus. Each contestant will be given three throws with the standard rules in effect. Running events take precedents over field events. It is the responsibility of athletes in field events to check in and communicate with officials when they are participating in other events. Failure to do this may result in disqualification. A runner has 10 minutes after he/she competes in a running event, to come back to their field event to attempt a throw or a jump. Failure to do this may also result in disqualification. Suggested Procedures for Running the Discus, Shot Put and Long Jump: All efforts will be made to start the events as soon as possible; allow for a warm-up and check-in time. Disqualification Guidelines: Disqualification is discouraged. If a team/ individual impedes the progress of another participant, they/he/she will be disqualified. Disqualification can also occur if a member of a team, a parent or family member, or a coach paces a team member during a race. For Tournament Policies/Procedures, please contact Ms. Thomas (mthomas@lps.k12.co.us) or your student s coach. 7
Boys Wrestling Policies and Procedures Match Regulations 1. There will be no specific weight classifications for dual meets. Each school will certify each student s actual weight prior to the match. The visiting school will provide the home school with a list of participants, by name and actual body weight (lightest to heaviest), by 3:00 p.m. on the day before the match. The home school will set up a schedule of matches from these lists and provide the visiting schools with copies of the schedule at match time. 2. Each wrestler will wrestle three, one-minute periods. Depending on time, wrestlers will wrestle as many time periods as possible and with as many different opponents as possible. JV and Varsity matches will utilize a stop-clock; others, a running-clock. 3. No team scores will be kept. Individual matches will be scored. For each mat, the home school will provide a scorer, a timer, and an official. 4. CHSAA Rules will be followed except as modified by district policies. Uniforms Singlets should be worn and headgear MUST be worn. Officials/Supervisors Qualified ASO officials will be used. Certification is necessary. 6 th Grade Wrestling Festival 1. Each school is requested to fill out a team roster and send it to the Host School, attention Athletic Director no later than 4:00 p.m. the Thursday prior to the festival. 2. ASO officials will be employed for these festivals. For Tournament Policies/Procedures, please contact Ms. Thomas (mthomas@lps.k12.co.us) or your student s coach. 8
Boys and Girls Basketball Policies and Procedures Grade 7 Inter-school Play Days 1. All seventh grade students participating in basketball may take part in all play days, if they have met the attendance and eligibility requirements. 2. The visiting school s Intramural Director will notify the home school as to the number of teams his/ her school is bringing. 3. Standard basketball rules will be in effect. Student participation will be the game s first priority. Teams should be grouped by ability. 4. Events will begin by 3:15 p.m. and will end by 6:00 p.m. 5. No team may full court press with a 15 point lead or more 6. Each game will follow the time parameters set forth below: A-Team: 6-minute periods and a stopped clock. B-Team: 8-minute periods with a running clock. C-Team: 8-minute periods with a running clock (if time allows). Grade 8 Game Days and Semi-Finals Participants 1. A-Teams and B-Teams can be no more than 15 students each. Each player plays a minimum of one full quarter. C-Teams may consist of an unlimited number of players. 2. No player may participate in more than one game unless a school has insufficient numbers to field two teams (less than 10 players). Players may play up but may not play down, unless both coaches and supervising administrator mutually agree. 3. All players must have attended all of the practices in order to play in the game during the intramural season and be academically eligible (i.e., no more than one F.) 4. All players are eligible to play in the semi-finals and the Tournament only if their names appear in the official s score book for 4 of the 6 season s games. Exceptions to this guideline are considered hardship cases; appeals should be made to the hosting Intramural Director prior to the semi-finals. 9
Boys and Girls Basketball Policies and Procedures (cont.) Game Days 1. Individual team games will be played on game days; i.e. one Team A, one Team B, one Team C, as needed. All three teams will strive to have equal numbers of players. 2. CHSAA Rules will be followed except as modified by district policies (see uniform policy below). 3. A, B, C Team games will be played full court. 4. Each game will follow the time parameters set forth below: A-Team: 6-minute periods and a stopped clock. B-Team: 8-minute periods with a running clock. C-Team: 8-minute periods with a running clock (if times allows). 5. For B and C games the clock will stop only for time-outs (four per game). In the last minute of the fourth quarter and/or overtime games, the clock will stop on all dead balls. If the score differential is 15 or more points, the clock will not stop unless a time-out or injury occurs. 6. Three minutes will exist between halves and five minutes between games. 7. All games will use a jump ball only at the start of the game. After the start, teams will be awarded out-of-bounds calls on an alternating basis. 8. Substitutions may be made during any dead ball play. Clock will continue to run. 9. An official score book will be kept. The home school will provide a high school or adult scorekeeper/ timer to keep score and time on the board and to keep track of team and personal fouls and out-ofbound throws. 10. Semi-final Games: Semi-final games will also follow the time parameters set forth in the regular season s games: A-Team: 6-minute periods and a stopped clock. B-Team: 8-minute periods with a running clock. C-Team: 8-minute periods with a running clock (if time allows). The last minute of all games will be kept, using a stop clock. Three minutes will exist between halves and five minutes between games. 11. Over-Time: The first over-time period will comprise of three minutes, running clock (Stop clock on dead balls or time outs in the last minute of play). Each additional overtime periods will be two minutes, running clock (Stop clock on dead balls or time outs in the last minute of play). 12. No full court press allowed with a 15 point lead or more. Uniforms Team uniforms will identify the school by school colors and the players by individual numbers. For Tournament Policies/Procedures, please contact Ms. Thomas (mthomas@lps.k12.co.us) or your student s coach. 10
Girls Volleyball Policies and Procedures Grade 7 Inter-school Play Days 1. All seventh grade girls participating in volleyball may take part in the play days, if they meet attendance and eligibility requirements. 2. The visiting school s Athletic Directors will notify the home school as to the number of teams his/ her school is bringing. 3. CHSAA Rules will be followed except as modified by district policies. Standard volleyball rules will be in effect; however, the principle of student participation shall receive top priority. Teams should be grouped by ability. 4. Events will begin by 3:15 p.m. and will end by 6:00 p.m. Grade 8 Games Days/Semi-finals Games 1. The A-Team and B-Team are to be no more than 14 students. 2. Players should receive equal playing time, as much as possible. 3. CHSAA Rules will be followed except as modified by district policies. Standard volleyball rules will be in effect; however, the principle of student participation shall receive top priority. 4. Games will end no later than 6:00 p.m. 5. All Semi-final games will be seeded by the records of the A team. The team with the best record will host the team with the worst record. The second best record will host the third best record. In the case of a tie the following steps will be done in succession until seed is determined: head-tohead records then point differentials. If seed has not been determined by the two previous actions, coin toss. The decision by the Athletic Administrator is final. For Tournament Policies/Procedures, please contact Ms. Thomas (mthomas@lps.k12.co.us) or your student s coach. 11
8th Boys' and Girls' Track Schedule for 2015 2016 Tuesday, August 18 Pre-Season Meeting @ Goddard 3:00-4:00 Coaches, Administrators, Athletic Directors Thursday, September 10 Tuesday, September 22 Thursday, September 24 Tuesday, September 29 E @ G and P @ N E @ N and G @ P G @ E and N @ P P @ E and N @ G Monday, October 5 Tournament - GMS Hosts LPS Stadium 3:00-5:30 TBD Alternate Tournament Date Stadium 3:00-5:30 7th Boys' and Girls' Track Meets Monday, September 14 Monday, September 21 Monday, September 28 G @ N and E @ P N @ P and G @ E P@ G and N @ E 12
Grades 7 and 8 7th and 8th Boys' Wrestling Schedule 2015 2016 Wrestling Practice can begin on Tues. Oct. 6 th Monday, October 12 Tuesday, November 3 Thursday, November 5 Pre-Season Meeting @ Newton, 3:00-4:00 Coaches/Athletic Directors N @ P and E @ G E @ P and G @ N Thursday, November 12 P @ G N@E Tuesday, November 17 Thursday, November 19 G @ E P @ N Monday, November 30 Seeding meeting @ Newton, 3:00 Tournament Thursday, December 3 Newton 6 th Grade Wrestling Festival Wednesday, October 28 Wednesday, November 11 N/E/P/G @ Powell (Goddard set up pairings) N/E/P/G @ Newton (Euclid set up pairings) 13
8th Grade Girls' Basketball Schedule for 2015 2016 Grade 8 Games and Tournament Tuesday, October 6 Pre-Season Meeting @ Euclid, 3:00 4:00 Coaches, Administrators, Athletic Directors Thursday, October 22 Tuesday, October 27 Thursday, October 29 Monday, November 2 Thursday, November 5 Tuesday, November 10 Thursday, November 12 Monday, November 16 Tuesday, November 17 Thursday, November 19 Tuesday, December 1 Wednesday, December 2 G @ E and P @ N E @ N and OM @ Powell P @ G OMS @ Euclid P @ E and OMS @ Goddard E @ G and N @ P OMS @ Newton OMS @ Goddard OMS @ Powell and G @ N G @ P and E @ N OMS @ Euclid and N @ G OMS @ Newton and E @ P (If Options does not have a team, E@P on 12/2 will be played on 12/1) Semi Finals Thursday, December 3 Tournament Saturday, December 5 Grade 7 Games Monday, October 26 Monday, November 2 Monday, November 9 #4 A team record @ #1 A team record and #3 A team record @ #2 A team record EMS Hosts Newton @ Powell and Euclid @ Goddard Powell @ Goddard and Euclid @ Newton Goddard @ Newton and Powell @ Euclid 14
8th Grade Boys' Basketball Schedule for 2015 2016 Grade 8 Games and Tournament Monday, December 7 Pre-Season Meeting @ Newt, 3:00-4:00 Coaches/Athletic Directors Tuesday, January 12 Thursday, January 14 Tuesday, January 19 Thursday, January 21 Monday, January 25 Tuesday, January 26 Thursday, January 28 Monday, February 1 Tuesday, February 2 Thursday, February 4 Monday, February 8 Tuesday, February 9 N @ E and P @ G OMS @ Powell and G @ E OMS @ Powell and E @ N OMS @ E and N@ P OMS @ GMS P @ E and N @ G E@G and P@N OMS @ GMS OMS @ N and G@P OMS @ N OMS @ Euclid E @ P and G @ N Semi Finals Tuesday, February 16 #4 A team record @ #1 A team record and #3 A team record @ #2 A team record Tournament Saturday, February 20 (Powell host 2016 Tournament) (2017@ Goddard, 2018 @ Newt, 2019@ Euclid) Special Note: When Pathways hosts the tournament all other schools share the costs. Pathways responsibilities are to set brackets, provide supervisors and event workers, and order game ribbons. Grade 7 Games Monday, January 25 Monday, February 1 Monday, February 8 Newton @ Powell and Goddard @ Euclid Powell @ Euclid and Goddard @ Newton Powell @ Goddard and Euclid @ Newton 15
8th Girls' Volleyball Schedule for 2015 2016 Grade 8 Games and Tournament Monday, February 29 Pre-Season Meeting @ Powell, 3:00-4:00 Coaches/Athletic Directors Tuesday, March 15 Thursday, March 17 Tuesday, March 29 Thursday, March 31 Monday, April 4 Tuesday, April 5 Thursday, April 7 Tuesday, April 12 Thursday, April 14 Tuesday, April 19 Thursday, April 21 Monday, April 25 Tuesday, April 26 G @ E and N@P OMS @ E and G @ P E @ N OMS @ P and N @ G OMS @ N P @ G N @ E and OMS @ G E @ G and P@N OMS @ N and E @ P OMS @ G P @ E and G @ N OMS @ E OMS @ P Semi Finals: Thursday, April 28 Tournament: Saturday, April 30 Grade 7 Games: Monday, April 4 Monday, April 11 Wednesday, April 20 #4 A team record @ #1 A team record and #3 A team record @ #2 A team record Powell Hosts Newton @ Goddard and Powell @ Euclid Newton @ Powell and Euclid @ Goddard Euclid @ Newton and Goddard @ Powell 16