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Extra-curricular Policies I.) Introduction At Funding Athletics at
II.) Personnel Athletic Director The athletic director of Assistant Athletic Director The assistant athletic director works with the AD to assist with all aspects of athletic programming at. Volunteer coaches are recruited by the AD to help in CYO programs. Coaches in the Junior High programs sponsored by Assistant Coaches are chosen by the head coach with the approval of the AD. They may not be chosen until after the team selection process is complete. Advisors for other extra-curricular positions will be selected by the principal. Selection Process Junior high head coaches will be selected by the AD with the approval of the principal. Openings for junior high coaching positions will be posted each year. Interested applicants must submit their application in writing to the AD. The finalists will be presented to the principal for approval. Consideration will be given to staff members when filling positions. Eligibility All head coaches, regardless of grade level, must be:
Responsibilities Coaches and advisors are expected to: · Be a role model to the youth on their team · Conduct themselves in an orderly fashion. · Schedule regular practices for the team · Attend games and practices in a timely manner, or make provisions for an assistant to meet student-athletes. Students should not be left unattended. · Communicate expectations to students and parents. Advisors and coaches are responsible for the conduct of their assistants, students, parents and fans.
III.) Supervision of Children Protecting Youth Workshop All supervisors must attend the “Protecting Youth and Those Who Serve Them” workshop sponsored by the diocese. Dates and times are posted on the CYSS website www.cyss.org Practices Coaches may close practices if they choose. If, however, practices are closed, at least one other adult must be in attendance. Transportation Transportation to and from games and practices should be provided by parents or their designee. It is recommended coaches provide transportation only in limited situations. If a coach finds it necessary to transport an athlete, there must be at least one other person present.
IV.) Participants Eligibility All students who are in good academic and behavioral standing are eligible to participate in athletic programs at their grade level. Academic Eligibility- Student athletes’ eligibility will be monitored on a biweekly and quarterly basis. Those earning an “F” or two “D” in any subject will be suspended for a two week period (biweekly assessment) or four week period (quarterly assessment). Ineligible team members may not attend practice or participate in games. Ineligible student athletes may try out and make a team. However, he/she may not practice or participate in any way until his/her grades have risen to the appropriate level. Coaches may use a student’s academic performance when considering team selections. Behavioral Eligibility- A student’s behavior at school and school sponsored activities can affect his/her right to participate on athletic teams. If student is under suspension at school, he/she may not practice or play in a game on the date of suspension. The school administration has to right to withhold a student’s eligibility for disciplinary reasons. In addition, a student who violates team rules may be suspended or removed by the coach with the approval of the school administration. Cancellation Policy Because weather patterns can change throughout the day, scheduled games and practices may take place even if school is cancelled. The athletic director will make a determination in the early afternoon based upon the most current weather conditions. If conditions have improved enough to allow for safe travel, games and practices may take place as scheduled. Coaches, parents and student athletes should monitor the school website throughout the day for postings on cancellations. No student-athlete will be punished for failure to attend a game or practice if the parent feels travel conditions are not safe. Discipline All students are expected to abide by school and team guidelines at all times. Any coach, advisor, player, parent or spectator guilty of flagrant or unsportsmanlike behavior will be penalized under the direction of the AD and school administration. Attendance Policy If a student is absent from school he/she may not attend practice or compete in a contest on the date of their absence. Students who arrive at school later than 10:00 a.m. may not attend practices or contests unless a doctor’s excuse or an excuse has been pre-approved by the AD. Any student who leaves school prior to the end of the day must also have a doctor’s excuse or permission from the AD before attending practice or a game. Playing Time All students in grades 5 and 6 are required to play in every game and coaches are required to abide by CYO rules. At the junior high level playing time will be determined by the coach. Student athletes should not expect equal playing time or the opportunity to play in every game because of the competitive nature of junior high sports. However, coaches should make every effort to work substitute players into the game when good sportsmanship dictates. Team selection All eligible students in grades 5 and 6 are permitted to participate on CYO teams. In junior high, coaches will select one team from the eligible students who tryout. Those students who are not selected will be notified by the coach on a one-on-one basis. Team size will be determined by the individual coaches.
Athletic Grade and Age Divisions Sport Gender Grade Season Fee Contact Fall CYO Volleyball Girls 5-6 Aug-Oct Yes Mary Niese/Ruth Huffman/Eric Wiechart Jr. High Volleyball Girls 7-8 Aug-Oct Yes Kelly Tabler/Ann Fisher Jr. High Football Boys 7-8 Aug-Oct No Ed Quatman/Barry McCullough Jr. High Soccer Boys 7-8 Aug-Oct Yes Brian Burkholder Jr. High Cross Ctry Coed 7-8 Aug-Oct No LCC AD FB Cheerleading Girls 7-8 Aug-Oct No Megan Scheid Midget Football Boys 3-6 Aug-Oct Yes Tony Wilkerson Midget FB Cheerleading Girls 3-6 Aug-Oct Yes Rita Burger Winter Floor Hockey Girls 3-8 Oct-Jan Yes St. Charles AD CYO Basketball Boys 5-6 Nov-Feb Yes St. Charles AD CYO Basketball Girls 5-6 Nov-Feb Yes St. Charles AD Youth Basketball Boys 2-4 Jan-Feb Yes St. Charles AD Youth Basketball Girls 2-4 Jan-Feb Yes St. Charles AD Jr. High Basketball Boys 7-8 Nov-Feb Yes Matt Quatman/Ron WIlliams Jr. High Basketball Girls 7-8 Nov-Feb Yes Julie Burris/Bethany Contini Jr. High Wrestling Boys 7-8 Nov-Feb Yes John Huffman Kids' Wrestling Boys 1-6 Nov-Feb Yes John Huffman Basketball Cheerleading Girls 7-8 Nov-Feb No Megan Scheid Spring Jr. High Baseball Boys 7-8 Mar-May No LCC AD Jr. High Softball Girls 7-8 Mar-May Yes Amanda Stechschulte Jr. High Track Coed 7-8 Mar-May No LCC AD
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