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Tuscarora High SchoolFall Parent Meeting2010

Agenda Pamela Paul-Jacobs – Principal– Welcome and general remarks Bruce Anderson– HABC President Derek Farrey – Athletic Director– Greeting and LCPS, VHSL guidelines Stacy Gallo– Certified Athletic Trainer Break out session with coaches– Locations on handout

Have YouJoinedThe HABC?

30Yearly Membership is 30 per family.Lifetime Membership is 100 per family

How does The HABC makethe money used to support ourstudent athletes? Concession Sales Program Ads Banner Sales 50/50 Raffles Membership Dues

How can you Help? Join the HABC Work in concessions Volunteer Come to a meeting Join a committee Become a board member Be involved

Purpose of Meeting: Congratulations to all athletes for being selected to be amember of a fall sports team. Discuss LCPS, and VHSL policies Sportsmanship Communication Give coaches opportunity to meet the parents to talk abouta number of things:–––––The upcoming seasonExpectations of the teamCommitment they expect of team members during the seasonTalk about rules and regulationsMandatory Study and Academic Monitoring

Concession and Ticket Takers:Concessions and Ticket Taker expectations: Weask that each parent sign up for 2 nights of helpfor the concessions stand and 1 night of TicketTaking. Sign up sheets will be available at theindividual meetings. Please include an emailaddress so we can send you a reminder theweek you are to work.

Family Passes If you attend all Tucarora home games this year,you will spend over 400.00 per person onadmissions. Annual passes can be a tremendoussavings. To take advantage of this limited time offeropportunity, simply fill out the order form below, makecheck payable to Tuscarora High School and returnto school either by mail or in person to the AthleticDepartment. For information, please call the AthleticDepartment at 571-252-1900. These passes are good for ALL REGULARSEASON HOME GAMES ONLY (does not includeplayoff or tournament games) at Tusacrora HighSchool for the School year 2010-2011

Lets meet our Staff Asst. AD – John PuterioCertified Athletic Trainer – Stacy GalloFootball– Michael Burnett (Head Varsity)– BJ Miles (Asst.)– Adam Fortune (Asst.)– Brian Fletcher (Asst.)– Robert Smart (Asst.)– Adam Synder (Asst.)– Rob Rimmel (Asst.)– Ben Scarboro (Asst.)Volleyball– Marsha Hermes(Head Varsity)– Casey Smith (Asst. Varsity)– Maureen DiClementi (Head JV)– Samantha Smingler (Head Freshman)Golf– Jeff KaplanCheerleading– Crissi Vogt(Head Varsity)– Alicia Richards (Head JV)– Tammy Carter (Head Freshman) Cross-Country– Becky Puterio (Head Varsity)– Troy Harry (Asst.)– Larissa Lemp (Asst.)

LCPS and VHSLRules & Regulations

Required Forms & Fees toParticipate Physical LCPS Training Rules*– Pg. 2 Coaches rules/sport specific Emergency Card Parent Consent/Assumption of Risk Insurance Forms/waiver– LCPS does not carry Insurance on studentathletes Signed form – acknowledgement ofreading Student Athlete handbook 100 Activity Fee per Sport and needs tobe paid by August 16th. *Knowledge of rules

LCPS Training Rules Important Training rules that always seem tocome up: (see handout) #7 #8 #9

#7 In order to participate in an athletic activityor practice on any given day, an athlete ormanager must report to school by 9:15amand must remain in school that entire day.Exceptions may be made for Doctor orDental appointments or reasons excusedby the Principal. (A Doctor/Dental note isrequired for this exception)

#8 Any athlete or manager serving suspension orin-school restriction for violation of school ruleswill be ineligible to practice or play in ascheduled event on the day or days he/she isserving the punishment, including Saturdays. Not eligible to practice or play in a game until theday after the last day of ISR/OSS.

#9 Any athlete or managerwho uses or possessestobacco, drugs, or alcoholduring a sports seasonwill be dismissed from theteam. LCPS has a zerotolerance policy. Different from manyneighboring schoolsystems.

VHSL Handbook Rules(see handout for complete list of VHSL rules) 28-4-1 Scholarship Rule Student athletes must becurrently enrolled in notfewer than 5 subjects andhave passed 5 subjectsthe preceding semester.– A subject for which credithas previously beengranted may not, ifrepeated, be used by anystudent to satisfy therequirements of this rule.

VHSL Handbook Rules cont. 28-7-1 Semester Rule The student shall not have beenenrolled in the last four years ofhigh school for a period of morethan eight consecutive semesters,beginning with the semester inwhich he/she was enrolled for thefirst time in ninth grade. 28-10-1 Awards Rule Students may receive permissibleawards presented and approved bythe school and VHSL - see VHSLhandbook and AD!

VHSL Handbook Rules cont. 28-11-1 Independent Team Rule Student responsibility for sports participation. During the sports season forthe relevant sport, a student may, while a member of a school squad orteam engage in interscholastic sports become a member of or participatewith an organized team in the same sport which is independent of theschool’s control so long as such participation does not conflict with theschool squad or team. Choices Communication is the key

Sportsmanship Sportsmanship is apriority in LCPS VHSL SportsmanshipAwards:– Wachovia award Sportsmanship Award– Stay in the gameaward SET THE EXAMPLE!

Sportsmenship StatementGood sportsmanship is viewed byTuscarora High School as acommitment to fair play, ethicalbehavior, and integrity. In perceptionand practice, sportsmanship is definedas those qualities, which arecharacterized by generosity andgenuine concern for others. Theideals of sportsmanship apply equallyto all sports. Individuals, regardless oftheir role in activities, are expected tobe aware of their influence on thebehavior of others and model goodsportsmanship.Expectations of Parents andSpectatorsRealize that a ticket is a privilege toobserve a contest and SUPPORT highschool activities, not a license toverbally assault others or be generallyobnoxious.Respect decisions made by contestofficials.Be an exemplary role model bypositively supporting teams in everymanner possible, including content ofcheers and signs.Respect fans, coaches, andparticipants.BE A FAN NOT A FANATIC. Acceptable BehaviorApplause during introduction ofplayers, coaches, and officials.Players shaking hands with opponentswho foul out while both sets of fansrecognize player’s performance withapplause.Cheerleaders lead fans in positiveschool chants.Handshakes between participants andcoaches at the end of a contest.Treat competition as a game, not war.Applause at the end of contest forperformances of all participants.Encourage only sportsmanlikeconduct.Unacceptable BehaviorYelling or waving arms during freethrow attempts.Disrespectful yells, chants, or songs.BOOING!Criticizing officials in any way.Refusing to shake hands.Blaming loss of game on officials,coaches, or participants.Laughing or name-calling.Use of profanity or displays of angerthat draw attention away from thegame.

The Six Fundamentalsof Good Sportsmanship Show respect for your opponents– Show respect for the officials– Conform to the spirit as well as the letter of the rulesMaintain self control at all times– They are professionals who do their job to the best of theirabilityKnow, understand, and appreciate the rules of the contest– They are your guestsThe desire to win must not overcome rational behaviorRecognize and appreciate an opponent’s good performance–Applauding a quality performance by an opponent is goodsportsmanship and good will Encourage others to be good sports If you see someone displaying unsportsmanlikebehavior, spend a few moments to remind that personof the role of educational athletics and howsportsmanship is a part of the process!

DefinitionHAZING– To recklessly or intentionally endanger the healthor safety of a student or to inflict bodily injury on astudent in connection with or for the purpose ofinitiation, admission into or affiliation with, or as acondition for continued membership in a club,organization, association, fraternity, sorority orstudent body regardless of whether the student soendangered or injured participated voluntarily inthe relevant activity. Hazing is classified as amisdemeanor! Make this a priority toemphasize!!!!!!!!!

COMMUNICATION

Athletic Department We are available for questions or concerns– Derek Farrey – Athletic Director– John Puterio – Asst. Athletic Director– Jeanne Regina – Athletic Secretary Office phone – (571) 252-1910 Fax Number – (571) 252-1912 Athletic Web Page – Great source of Information––––––Schedules (revised date)Practices and Games (Cancellations, Changes)Directions to opposing schoolsScores and resultsPost season tournament informationAll required paperwork available to download Parent Coach Communication Pamphlet

Tuscarora HS Athletic TrainingProgramCertified Athletic Trainer-Stacy Gallo

Tuscarora’s Athletic TrainingStaff Stacy Gallo VATL, ATCFull-time Athletic TrainerBS Bridgewater College Dr. Tim Johnson Dr. David JohnsonOrthopedic Surgeon, The National SportsMedicine Institute

Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC)What is an Athletic Trainer?Minimal 4 year degree and successful completion ofNational Accreditation ExamLicensed by Virginia’s Board of Medicine to practiceAthletic Training

Responsibilities Prevention of injuries and re-injury Immediate care of injuries Recognition, evaluation and assessmentof injuries Rehabilitation and reconditioning ofinjuries Organization and administration Professional development andresponsibility

Assumption of Risk Not all injuries can be prevented Catastrophic injuries can occur in anysport Comprehensive care provided by AthleticTraining staff has been shown to reducethe initial severity of injury and theincidence of re-injury

Athletic TrainingCoverage Athletic Training Room The Athletic Trainer will be available forevaluations, treatments, rehabilitation, andquestions from student athletes, parents andphysicians each school day afternoon Athletic Contest Coverage All contests are covered by the home ATC

Injuries All injuries and illnesses must bereported to the Athletic Trainer All injuries must be reported prior to areturn to activity regardless of theseverity The philosophy of Athletic Trainers is toreturn injured athletes to participation inthe quickest and SAFEST mannerpossible.

Rehabilitation Rehabilitaion and reconditioning is aprimary role of Certified AthleticTrainers We have the tools and time to work withyour student-athlete Every injury will benefit from some formof rehabilitation

Returning to Play A parent, coach, family physician,administrator, ATC, or team physician canexclude an athlete from participation All of these individuals must agree that theathlete can and should play The return to play process is progressive innature and can take time to complete The ATC role is to ensure your studentathlete is ready to return to play safely

Concussions PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR STUDENT ATHLETEREPORTS ANY HEAD INJURIES TO THECERTIFIED ATHLETIC TRAINER IMMEDIATELYConcussion is an injury to the brainConcussions can alter your ability to learnConcussions can be life threateningSigns and SymptomsHeadacheDizzinessConfusionChange in personalityDifficulty in sleepingDifficulty concentratingLoss of AppetiteLoss of memoryTreatment often includes rest/hydration

Nutrition Good Nutrition should be a priority Proper diet includes60-70% carbohydrates15% protein15% fat Proper hydration is essential Replace 22-24 oz of water for everypound loss