Incoming Freshman Sports Information NightJune 11, 2014

Opening Comments/Presentation – Michael Lerner (AAM) Boosters Information – Rick Mantsch, President-Elect Teresa Gruchacz – ATC (Athletic Trainer)

Welcome to Golden Bear Country!

Hammond Athletics on the Web

• Twitter @HaHsathletics• Updates, schedule changes, announcements

• Website hammondhs.org/activities/athletics• Major news and electronic copies of all required forms, tryout information

• Countysportszone.com• Scores and results

Paperwork

1. Copy of Birth Certificate (1 per 4 years)2. Parent Permission Form (each season)3. Physical (1 per year – must be dated after

4/1/14)4. Proof of Residency (1 per season) – BGE bill,

cable bill, water bill, mortgage, or lease.5. Concussion Information and Concussion

Release Forms – (bring these with you to concussion testing)

Important Dates

• August 5 Sports Information Night Time: 6 p.m. / Location:Auditorium

• August 7,8,11,12 Concussion Testing Location: Room CLO1 /Sessions start at 8, 9 and 10 a.m.

• August 7 Paperwork Collection/Sports Sign-up Night Location: Cafeteria/Classrooms 6:30 p.m.

• August 11 Football Equipment Handout Day Location: Gym Hallway 9-2 p.m.

• August 13 First day of Fall Sport Tryouts

JV and Varsity Philosophies

Junior Varsity

Developmental for varsity level

Playing time is NOT guaranteed.

Practice times/locations may vary

All games may NOT be played (weather)

Varsity

Developmental for higher level

Playing time is NOT guaranteed.

Practice times/locations may vary

Priority over JV games (make-ups)

Academic Eligibility

Policy 9070

A full time student earns academic eligibility to participate

in extra-curricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 GPA

calculated using credit and non-credit courses, with no

more than one E for the marking period which governs

eligibility. (4th Quarter/Fall Sports)

All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible.

Out of School Participation

MPSSAA Policy

Students participating in an interscholastic program

may only participate in an outside of school program

(club) at the same time and retain eligibility as long

as he/she does not miss a practice and/or game due to

outside participation.

Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach

• Philosophy of the coach• Expectations the coach has for your child, as well for the team• Dates, times and locations of all practices and contests• Player accountability• Fundraising opportunities• Additional team policies

Issues NOT appropriate to discuss with Coaches

• Playing time and/or position

• Team strategy

• Play calling

• Other student athletes

Coaches/Parents/Participants

• Coaches have the final say over team selection, playing time and discipline of players.

• Coaching strategy is determined by the coaching staff.

• Accepting a position on the team includes acceptance of the procedures and guidelines of both HCPSS and Hammond High School for the student and parent/guardian.

• If a parent needs to talk to a coach, please email the coach to set up a meeting time. All conversations should be conducted in a calm and non-threatening manner. If the issues are not resolved, contact the AAM.

Ways You Can Help the ProgramJoin Boosters.Volunteer at concession stands.Help keep up with scores on CSZ.Be a positive fan.Ask the coaches if they need help with

administrative tasks.Do NOT yell at referees.Pick up your athlete or fan at the

end of a contest/practice

Spectator Rules of ConductWe ask that fans refrain from:

Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans

Using profanityThrowing objectsEntering the playing areaLoitering in the hallways or on

school grounds

Focus on being positive toward our players rather than negative toward our opponents.

Entrance Into Athletic Events• Admission to athletic competitions is a privilege. Any acts of unsportsmanlike conduct may result in removal from the event.• Tickets are $3/students and $4/adults. No re-entry into events.• No outside food or drinks are permitting into the gym or stadium.

Break Out Sessions1. Cross Country Room 2182. Girls’ Soccer Room 2153. Boys’ Soccer Room 2194. Football Cafeteria5. Volleyball Room 2086. Field hockey Choir Room7. Cheerleading Room 2068. Boys Basketball Room 2149. Golf - Coed Room 21010. Softball Room 20911. Girls Lacrosse Room 21312. Baseball Room 21713. Boys Lacrosse Room 21614. Girls Basketball Room 223