Athletic Parent Meeting
2016-2017
Socorro Independent School District
Department of Athletics
Purpose of Athletics
The UIL & Campus Athletic programs are based
on the premise that athletes are students first
and that athletic participation is a privilege rather
than a right. Students learn teamwork and group
responsibility. They also learn to deal with
success and to overcome adversity.
With this in mind, it is important to focus on your
student’s academic career in addition to their
success on the playing field or court.
Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
Support the Academic Mission of School
An extension of a good educational
program.
Students who participate tend to:
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Have a higher GPA
Better attendance
Lower dropout rates
Fewer discipline problems
Form valuable relationships
Sportsmanship
Sportsmanship is a character displayed through
athletic competition.
Universal values of sportsmanship:
• Trustworthiness-Always pursue victory with honor.
• Respect-Win with grace and lose with dignity.
• Responsibility-Be positive role model.
• Fairness-Adhere to high standards of fair play.
• Caring- Ensure that the well being of athletes is always first.
• Citizenship-Honor the rules & goals of the sport.
High School Eligibility for 1st 6-Weeks
• Incoming 9th grade students must have been promoted
to participate during the first 6 weeks of school.
• Sophomores must have earned 5 credits which count
toward state graduation credit.
• Juniors- 10 credits
• Seniors – 15 credits
Middle School Eligibility
• Must have been promoted, not placed, from previous
grade level.
– Students placed or retained become eligible after 1st six weeks if
they meet all academic requirements.
• 7th graders- Not 14 on, or before, September 1.
• 8th graders- Not 15 on, or before, September 1.
Varsity Eligibility & PAPF
• As per district policy, attendance zone is what
determines whether an athlete is eligible for varsity
competition. (You are eligible in the zone where you
reside).
• An athlete not living in the high school attendance zone,
must fill out a Previous Athletic Participation Form
(PAPF). The form will then be submitted to the District
Executive Committee (DEC) for approval.
• An athlete not living in the high school attendance zone
with parents or legal guardians will not participate in
varsity athletics for 365 days from date of enrollment
unless approved.
No Pass, No Play
• An incoming 9th grade student must be promoted, in order to
participate during the first 6 weeks of school.
• A student who receives a grade below 70 at the end of any
grading period in any class may not participate in competition
for 3 weeks plus a 7 calendar day waiting period.
• To regain eligibility, make up work cannot be completed after
a Grading Period has ended, unless the student has received
an incomplete.
• Ineligible athletes may practice, but may not compete, travel,
suit out or be on the sidelines or bench during a competition.
• All athletes that are academically ineligible during a grading
period, become eligible during a vacation/Intersession of a
week or longer.
UIL Student-Athlete Requirements
The UIL requires that all athletes must have
the following requirements on file prior to
participation:
• Physical Examination-this must be done prior to
ANY practice.
• Safety Training-must be done prior to ANY
practice.
• Steroid Form
• Parent/Guardian Permission
• Acknowledgement of Rules
• NEW—Freshmen/New Student Form
Mandated Safety Training
Senate Bill 82
• As mandated by the state, students shall be trained in
recognizing symptoms of head and neck injuries,
concussions, asthma attacks, heat stroke, heart attacks,
injuries requiring the use of an AED and risks of
nutritional supplements.
• Coaches must download Safety Training PowerPoint
Presentation and show to athletes.
• Safety Training PowerPoint Presentation is available on
the SISD Athletic Website or UIL Website for parents to
view.
Parent-Coach Meetings
Appropriate concerns to discuss with a
coach:
• The mental and physical treatment of your
child.
• What your child needs to do to improve.
• Concerns about your child’s behavior.
Parent-Coach Meetings
Issues NOT appropriate for discussion with
your child’s coach:
• How much playing time each athlete is
getting.
• Team strategy.
• Play calling.
• Any situation that deals with other studentathletes.
Code of Conduct
& Behavior Expectations
• Be a positive role model.
• Parents & spectators should be aware that the
school can (and should) remove them from the
premises and can prohibit them from attending
future contests due to undesirable behaviors.
• Game officials can ask that school
administrators have unruly fans removed from a
contest facility.
• There is no such thing as a “right” to attend
interscholastic athletics. Interscholastic athletics
is a “privilege” and the spectators are expected
to conduct themselves accordingly.
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• Keep in mind that YOU are the guest of the school, and
that while winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is
hollow if it comes at the expense of morals, ethics, and
common sense.
• The school is responsible for the behavior of their
spectators.
• Coaches are responsible for the behavior of their
athletes on the court and/or field.
• The school district can be and will be disciplined for
actions of patrons in violation of UIL standards and rules.
• Respect the coaches and their athletic program.
• Always respect the decisions and calls made by officials.
UIL & Officials
The UIL Constitution & Contest Rules
states that schools, coaches, parents,
spectators and players must accept
the official’s decision throughout the
contest without any protest.
A contest cannot be protested after the
officials have declared a winner.
Steroids
What are Steroids?
• Synthetic substances related to male sex hormones.
• Are illegal and most are smuggled from outside the
United States.
• Are used illegally to quickly enhance athletic
performance.
• Can cause cancer, severe acne, liver damage, mood
swings, stunt growth & drastic physical changes.
• Athletes can excel in sports without steroids through
proper diet, rest and dedication and commitment to
athletic program.
Hazing
Hazing is any act that causes or is likely to cause bodily
danger, physical harm, or personal degradation resulting
in harm to students for the purpose of pledging initiation
into or maintaining membership in an organization.
It is the coach’s responsibility to supervise athletes at all
times during practice, traveling time or competition.
In regards to hazing, a coach needs to address it, put a
stop to it and report it.
There is no place for Hazing in any athletic program.
Campus Team Procedures
• Introduction of coaches & contact information
• Team Rules
• Team Procedures (include Travel Release Form
information)
• Practice Times
• Chain of command in regards to athletics:
-Coach of team
-Head coach of sport
-Campus athletic coordinator
-Principal
-Athletic Director
Valuable Resources
www.sisd.net/athletics- Socorro ISD Website
www.uil.utexas.edu- UIL Website
Athletic Department would like to thank you for your
support and commitment to our programs.
It is a privilege to have the opportunity to coach and teach
your child.
This PowerPoint will be posted on the SISD Athletic Website.