WINTER SPORTS
INFORMATION
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MASON ATHLETICS –
The GM Athletic Program fosters excellence,
teaches values, and enriches lives through
competitive athletics that challenge studentathletes to reach their full potential.
MASON ATHLETICS….
Back to back!
• VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics and
Integrity Award Winner
• VHSL Wachovia Cup Champions
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Athletic Registration Fee
Why do we have it? How is it used?
HOW MUCH?
Athlete ID Card – work in progress
WHEN is/was it due?
What happens if? (Waivers, installments)
Bill Rose Fund – Athletic Boosters
Athletic Boosters Association
• Visit our web site for
lots of Booster news
and information!
Mike Wolfe, Pres.
ATHLETIC TRAINING
Vicki Galliher
• RISKS
– MINIMIZE!!!!!!!
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TREAT
REHAB
REPEAT
ATHLETIC TRAINING
• Know and Understand:
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Hydration and Nutrition
Sharing towels/ water bottles is a no-no!
Clean, clean, clean!
Articles on the website!
• Cleanliness, and staph infections
– Lots of info on our website
– Coaches tasked with educating our athletes
– Parents tasked with following through
ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITY
• Take 5, Pass 5
ELIGIBILITY
• Take 5, Pass 5
• Less than 19
ELIGIBILITY
• Take 5, Pass 5
• Less than 19
• 8 Semesters
ELIGIBILITY – JANUARY!!!!
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Less than 19
8 Semesters
GOOD STANDING!
Others….
– Transfer, enrollment,
amateur, all-star
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
For ATHLETES:
In the Handbook
Team Rules
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• Compete with integrity, perseverance and a sense of
fair play.
• Promote a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for
opposing schools.
• Treat teammates, opponents, coaches, officials and
spectators with respect.
• Exercise self-control in accepting officials’ decisions.
• Shake hands with opponents before and after each
contest.
• Serve as positive role models to other students.
Student Conduct - Eligibility
SUSPENSIONS - DEMERITS
Students may not practice or play
while under an in-school or out-ofschool
suspension.
Students suspended for a Friday
may not participate in weekend
school-related activities/sports,
including practice.
A student who completes his/her
suspension on a Friday remains
unable to play or practice until the
next school day.
Student Conduct - Eligibility
DROP OUT POLICY
A student-athlete may not drop from one
team to compete on another team after the
first scrimmage/game, if the original team
conducted tryouts.
Any player who drops out of a
particular sport (by his/her own
choice) after the conclusion of
the 3rd week of practice shall be
INELIGIBLE to compete for any
other team during that particular
season.
A student-athlete dropping from a team
for academic reasons must meet with the
Athletic Director prior to participating in
any future seasons.
EXPECTATIONS FOR PARENTS
Be positive
Do not offer excuses
Encourage them to work hard and do their best.
Encourage athletes to follow the rules.
As a fan, you are entitled to cheer your head off – CHEER!
Demonstrate respect for the authority of the coaches and
officials
SHOW POSITIVE support for the athletes of both schools.
Keep the games in perspective
…above all – make your children proud of you!
STANDARDS OF CONDUCT
• SPORTSMANSHIP and CITIZENSHIP
– PURE AND SIMPLE
– VHSL Sportsmanship, Ethics and Integrity
Award Program
Sportsmanship
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Coach’s role:
-Set positive examples for athletes, fans and the community.
-Teach good sportsmanship to athletes and parents, and
reward those who abide by your high standards.
Athlete’s role:
-Remember you are representing yourself, your school, your
family and your community.
-Display positive actions in public all of the time.
Fan’s role:
-Realize that purchasing a ticket is privilege to OBSERVE the
contest and NOT TO A LICENSE to verbally assault others or
be generally obnoxious.
CONFLICT!?!?!?!?!
Effectively Dealing with it...
CONFLICT!?!?!?!?!
Be sure the athlete is “involved”…
Learning
Maturation
CONFLICT!?!?!?!?!
Contact the Coach…
FIRST
CONFLICT!?!?!?!?!
Contact the Coach…
Not before a game/practice
Not after a game/practice
CONFLICT!?!?!?!?!
THE PLAYING TIME QUESTION...
PLAYING TIME
• JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESHMAN
– Development, over time
– Varsity Preparation…IN TIME!
– No minimum required...
PLAYING TIME
• JUNIOR VARSITY/FRESHMAN
– Development, over time
– Varsity Preparation…IN TIME!
– No minimum required...
• VARSITY
– Never guaranteed
TRANSPORTATION
• RIDE THE BUS!!!!
• FCCPS provides buses/vans for all
athletic contests and athletes must ride
to, and from, all contests on school
provided transportation unless prior
approval is granted. No exceptions!
– Spring JV/Varsity DH’s – please see the
Announcement on our website
TRANSPORTATION
• RIDE THE BUS!!!!
• Represent your school
TRANSPORTATION
• RIDE THE BUS!!!!
• Represent your school
• Do NOT Bring excessive cash, iPod’s,
laptops, etc unless you’re willing to lose
them.
TRANSPORTATION
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RIDE THE BUS!!!!
Represent your school
Do NOT Bring excessive cash, cd’s etc.
The “12:00” Rule
Special Topics
Talk to the coaches about
academic issues!
Trips/Activities/Schedule Conflicts
Academic/Extra-curricular
Responsibilities.
• Students are expected to meet their academic requirements
(including Band) without impacting the sports they have
chosen to participate in .
• Academics are a top priority for our athletes but so are team
sports values and responsibilities.
• Athletes are expected to discuss with coaches in advance if
the student feels academic needs may conflict with practices
or contests.
Special Topics
School Attendance and 9AM Rule!
Special Topics
Team Meals
Special Topics
Spirit Packs –
Necessary or nice?
Online Store!
Special Topics
Bill Rose Memorial Fund
Contacting us:
• Athletic Department Staff
– Website for email
– http://www.masonathletics.org
– PLEASE SIGN UP FOR EMAIL NOTIFICATION
THROUGH THE WEB SITE!!!!!!!!
QUESTIONS???
Call or email:
Tom Horn, Director of Athletics
[email protected]
703-248-5598