Union Academy
Parent Meeting
2016 - 2017
Sports Season
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Athletic Eligibility Requirements
◦ Properly enrolled for current semester and live within school administrative unit
◦ 85% attendance previous school year.
◦ 8 consecutive semesters rule / No more than 4 seasons per sport rule.
◦ Under 19 years of age on or before August 31st of current school year.
◦ Minimum of 50% attendance during school day to participate that day.
◦ Pass 75% of classes from previous semester.
◦ GPA must be a 2.0 or higher to be eligible.
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UA Emergency Contact/Travel Form
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UA Participation Form
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Sports Physical (REQUIRED for tryouts)
◦ Current within 1 calendar year (365 days)
◦ Must be on NCHSAA approved physical form (No other physical forms are accepted-per the state rules of
the NCHSAA)
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NCHSAA Sportsmanship Pledge and Alcohol & Drug-Free Contract (Student-Athlete
& Parent)
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NCHSAA Assumption of Risk (All Sports)
NCHSAA Athletic Participation Eligibility Rules & Requirements
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UA Student-Athlete Contract (Code of Conduct)
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Concussion Statement Form (Student-Athlete & Parent)
CHS Request For Treatment & Authorization Form
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**ALL FORMS ARE
REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED BY STUDENT &
PARENT/GUARDIAN BEFORE AN ATHLETE PLAYS IN A
PRACTICE/SCRIMMAGE OR GAME!
5 Expectations for Parents of
Union Academy Student-Athletes
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Be Supportive of the Coaching Staff and School.
Join and become an active member of the Cardinal Athletic
Club.
Volunteer/Sign-up to volunteer to help at UA home athletic
events.
Be Positive and encouraging—don’t let playing time be the
main determinant of your student-athlete’s or your happiness.
—wins and losses matter, but when things aren’t going well for
the team or your student-athlete remain supportive!
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No belligerent behavior will be tolerated towards
players, coaches and Officials.
First will be a warning, second will be removal from
contest
If removed from a contest, players/parents will be
disciplined
Our vision is to create the best atmosphere in the
state….
◦ We want to be first class in everything we do.
One of the new awards given out will be
called the “Cardinal Award”
 Our vision is to make this the most coveted
award. It will exemplify the following:
◦ Character, academics, community service,
teammate, impact of others, etc.
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In order to maintain positive and efficient communication in the Union Academy
Athletic Department, we ask that this chain of command please be followed:
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Head Coach
Athletic Director
HS or MS Administrator
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Headmaster
Jessica Raynor LAT, ATC
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Bachelors of Science in Athletic Training & Exercise
Science from UNC-Charlotte
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Nationally Certified by the Board of Certification for
Athletic Trainers
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Licensed by NC Board of Athletic Trainer Examiners
Athletic training encompasses the prevention,
assessment, and intervention of emergency, acute, and
chronic medical conditions involving impairment,
functional limitations, and disabilities.
Athletic training is practiced by athletic trainers,
health care professionals who collaborate with physicians
to optimize activity and participation of patients and
clients.
INFORMATION FOR STUDENT-ATHLETES & PARENTS/LEGAL CUSTODIANS
What is a concussion? A concussion is an injury to the brain caused by a direct or indirect blow to the
head. It results in your brain not working as it should. It may or may not cause you to black out or pass
out. It can happen to you from a fall, a hit to the head, or a hit to the body that causes your head and
your brain to move quickly back and forth.
How do I know if I have a concussion? There are many signs and symptoms that you may have
following a concussion. A concussion can affect your thinking, the way your body feels, your mood, or
your sleep. Here is what to look for:
Thinking/Remembering
Difficulty thinking clearly
Taking longer to figure things
out
Difficulty concentrating
Difficulty remembering new
information
Physical
Headache
Emotional/Mood
Irritability-things bother you
more easily
Fuzzy or blurry vision
Feeling sick to your
stomach/queasy
Vomiting/throwing up
Sleeping less than usual
Sadness
Trouble falling asleep
Being more moody
Feeling tired
Feeling nervous or worried
Dizziness
Crying more
Balance problems
Sensitivity to noise or light
Sleep
Sleeping more than usual
What should I do if I think I have a concussion?
If you are having any of the signs or symptoms listed above, you should tell your parents, coach, athletic trainer or
school nurse so they can get you the help you need. If a parent notices these symptoms, they should inform the school nurse or
athletic trainer.
When should I be particularly concerned?
If you have a headache that gets worse over time, you are unable to control your body, you throw up repeatedly or
feel more and more sick to your stomach, or your words are coming out funny/slurred, you should let an adult like your parent or
coach or teacher know right away, so they can get you the help you need before things get any worse.
What are some of the problems that may affect me after a concussion?
You may have trouble in some of your classes at school or even with activities at home. If you continue to play or
return to play too early with a concussion, you may have long term trouble remembering things or paying attention, headaches
may last a long time, or personality changes can occur. Once you have a concussion, you are more likely to have another
concussion.
How do I know when it’s ok to return to physical activity and my sport after a concussion?
After telling your coach, your parents, and any medical personnel around that you think you have a concussion, you
will probably be seen by a doctor trained in helping people with concussions. Your school and your parents can help you decide
who is best to treat you and help to make the decision on when you should return to activity/play or practice. Your school will
have a policy in place for how to treat concussions.
**You should not return to play or practice on the same day as your suspected concussion!!
You should not have any symptoms at rest during/after activity when you return to
play, as this is a sign that your brain has not recovered from the injury.
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Jessica Raynor - LAT, ATC
Cell : 704-519-5820
[email protected]
Dr. Robert Alcott- Team Physician (Union West Medical
Plaza)
(704) 863-4878- Sports Medicine & Injury Care
Membership
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Yearly required dues are $215.00 per family - beginning August 1, 2016 to July 31, 2017.
◦ Each additional sport a family member plays is $25 each (to play football it costs $150)
 Example #1 - If Jim Jones plays football ($365) and his sister ($25) Amy plays basketball at Union AcademyThe family CAC dues are $390.00 for the 2016-2017 school year.
 Example #2- The Smith family has 3 girls that run cross country- Smith Family dues are $295.00 for the
2016-2017 school year.
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Cardinal Athletic Club dues must be paid or arrangements made with the Finance Department (Amy McSeehan)
before your child will participate in ANY game/scrimmage for Union Academy. They can practice with a team and
be apart of all team functions (but cannot travel with team) & WILL NOT participate in a game until fees are paid!
Cardinal Athletic Club helps fund the needs of all High School & Middle School athletic teams. This funding is
required for:
◦ Officials
◦ Coaching Necessities
◦ Facility Maintenance
◦ Uniforms/Equipment for Teams
By joining the CAC you are supporting your athlete, school, community, and ensuring the success of the athletic
programs at Union Academy.
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Free Admission into all regular season home games. This includes
football, volleyball, soccer, wrestling, basketball, baseball and softball.
◦ This does NOT include postseason play! NCHSAA sets regulations
on admission for all postseason games, not set by the school.
◦ NCHSAA gets $1 per ticket, plus either 15% and 25% of total gate.
Officials cost is responsibility of home team. If opponent is more
then 100 miles away there are additional costs of home team to pay
the opponent. Left over gate is then split 50/50 between two teams.
◦ Please contact the business office with payment. They can develop a
payment plan for you.
◦ If you know your kid is going to play any MS/HS sport, join in August
then you will get into all games for free.
Volunteers for Athletic Events
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Fall Sports
◦ Football (Junior Varsity & Varsity)
 Admissions
 Concessions (prep/set-up/runner/work in stand/clean-up, & parking (Varsity Only)
 Set-up crew & Clean-up Crew
 Chain Gang (4 volunteers per home game)
 Scoreboard Operator
 Announcer
◦ Volleyball (MS & HS)
 Admissions (HS Only), Scoreboard Operator
◦ Men’s Soccer
 Admissions (HS Only), Scoreboard Operator, Announcer
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Winter Sports
◦ Basketball (MS & HS)
 Admissions, Concessions
◦ Wrestling (MS & HS)
 Admissions, Scoreboard Operator
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Spring Sports
◦ Women’s Soccer (HS)
 Admissions, Scoreboard Operator, Announcer
Volunteer for Athletic Events (cont’d)
◦ HS Gate Admissions- take up money at gate for HS & certain MS
sporting events.
◦ Scoreboard Operator- run scoreboard for sporting events (Coach
Gosnell will give a brief tutorial before first game)
◦ Chain Gang- run chains of Thursday or Friday night at football
game.
◦ End of Season Awards Ceremonies- help set up and serve cake and
punch at end of ceremony. Clean up cake and punch area afterwards.
How to Volunteer?
All volunteer opportunities are handled exclusively through Sign-Up Genius
 All Sign-up Opportunities are sent out within 2-3 weeks of the game and/or start of a sports
season.
◦ Only exception to this will be play-off games- the Sign-Up is sent out as soon as I get the information
(date/time/location)
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What To Do When Volunteering?
◦ Please show up, or if you are unable to make it please notify Mrs. Watkins & Coach Gosnell as soon as
possible
◦ If you have UA Athletics volunteer shirt, please wear it. If you would like to purchase one, please see
Coach Gosnell.
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Contact Information
◦ Amanda Watkins
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Email: [email protected]
◦ Mike Gosnell- Athletic Director
 Email: [email protected]
 Phone- (704) 238-8883 Ext. 301
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