WINTER SPORTS PARENT MEETING

Thursday, November 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm

Auditorium

BROOKE POINT ATHLETICS

Mr. Roger PierceAssistant Principal for Athletics & Activities

Ms. Karen Miller

Administrative Assistant

TRYOUTS

Physical preparation

Required forms:VHSL Athletic Participation Form on or

prior to first day (to AD office)Hydration / Concussion form by second

day (if not already done in another sport)Emergency Card by second day

VHSL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. MUST have completed VHSL Athletic Participation Form (physical dated AFTER MAY 1, 2014.  (Forms

are available on the Brooke Point Athletics web page or at www.vhsl.org)

2. MUST currently be enrolled in at least FIVE SUBJECTS, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation AND MUST HAVE PASSED AT LEAST FIVE SUBJECTS, or their equivalent, the previous semester.

VHSL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

3. Academic Eligibility will be based on 2014 year-end grades (semester 2 block classes and all XY classes). Students MUST have passed five classes, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation. Continuing eligibility will be based on semester 1 grades as reported at the end of January, 2015.

4. VHSL Transfer/Residency Rule

DETERMINING GRADE ELIGIBILITYFor eligibility calculation purposes:

• Block classes are equivalent to 2 credits.• XY (alternating day) classes are equivalent to 1 credit each.

EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR POLICY

Student in good standing

School attendance

Rules of conduct

BULLYINGZero tolerance

An act of aggression

May occur by a single person or a small group

Physical or psychological

Hitting, threatening, intimidating, teasing, taunting, name calling, spreading rumors, targets weaker individuals

HAZING

Zero tolerance

An action or situation created by a group to intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule

CONCUSSIONS

Symptoms-headache, nausea, balance problems, dizziness, double/fuzzy vision, feeling sluggish/groggy, concentration or memory problems, confusion

Medical Emergencies-loss or decreasing level of consciousness, unable to be awakened, breathing irregularity, severe or worsening headache, persistent vomiting, seizures

CONCUSSIONS (Cont.)

Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Concussions-knowing/understanding signs/symptoms, early reporting to coach, parent/trainer, practicing proper technique/form of sport, practicing good sportsmanship, wearing proper equipment (properly fitted helmets, mouth guards fitted and worn properly

Information for Potential College-Bound Student Athletes:Brooke Point Athletics web page at:

www.stafford.brooke.schoolfusion.usCounseling Office

NCAA

Sportsmanship all about RESPECT

Players / Coaches

Parents / Spectators

Ejection Policy

VHSL suspension plus BP additional day(s)

Online sportsmanship course before return

Possible additional consequences

SPORTSMANSHIP

Playing time

24 hour rule

Proper steps for resolving issues

Students who quit an in-season sport may not participate, during that season, in off-season conditioning or practices

COACH / PARENT COMMUNICATION

ACTIVITIES PASSES

Passes are good for regular season HOME games only and can be purchased in the Activities Office by appointment.

Ticket prices are $6 per person except Freshman or JV ONLY games, ticket prices are $5 per person.

RATES

$175 Family Pass

$50 Student Pass

$100 Per Season

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB

Membership $10

Opportunities to get involved

Spirit Apparel at Football and Basketball home games or by contacting ABC

Spirit Wear contact is watson4family@hotmail.com

ATHLETIC TRAINER Chris Serafin MS, VATL, ATC

WINTER HEAD COACHES

Boys Basketball Coach Kania

Girls Basketball Coach Sowell

Swimming Coach Petersohn

Gymnastics Coach Brown

Wrestling Coach Johnson

Indoor Track Coach Ocheltree

ATHLETICS / ACTIVITIES OFFICE

Located in Commons 2

Phone (540) 658-6080 ext 4425