MRBS Varsity Girls’ Soccer Pre-Season Information
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Girls in Grades 7-12 and Parents
Athletic Department
Varsity Soccer
Thursday, February 4, 2015
In a few weeks it will be time for the soccer season to begin. Please note the following information
regarding the soccer season. If you have any concerns or questions, please contact Coach Stoodt at (901)
867-8161 or at [email protected].
Try-Outs
The first day for Girl’s Varsity Soccer try-outs is Monday, February 29th. The team will practice
from 3:15 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All athletes may be picked up at the Arlington Campus field by 5:15
p.m. Final rosters will be posted on Friday, March 4th.
Students who have a practice uniform need to wear their practice uniform to try-outs. Students
who do not have a practice uniform need to wear their P.E. uniform to try-outs. If a student has
neither a practice uniform nor a P.E. uniform, he must wear appropriate athletic wear.
If your child is interested in playing soccer, they need to sign-up in the high school hallway.
For students to be eligible for try-outs the first day, they must turn in the following items (students
who do not turn in the following items will not be allowed to try-out until they do so).
Note: All forms must be turned in the 1st Day of Try-outs. Do NOT bring forms to the receptionist’s
desk or the athletic office before this time. Forms can be found on the school’s website under the
“Athletics” link.
1.
Sports Physical Examination from a Doctor (MUST use TAACS form on
website!)
2.
Sports Waiver/Information Sheet (information sheet may be picked up at the
receptionist’s desk or off the school’s website - MUST be notarized)
3.
Fan Behavior Guideline Form
4.
Playing Fee Voucher Waiver (found below)
5.
Concussion information form
6.
Cardiac Arrest Form (New form required of all athletes)
Volleyball, football, cross country , and basketball athletes do not need to turn in a new waiver,
fan behavior guidelines form, concussion form or physical form (unless their physical has expired
- physicals expire one year to date).
$110.00 playing fee for soccer will be deducted from your activity account a few days after
rosters are posted. (Week of March 7th).
Uniforms:
The school will be providing uniform tops and shorts. Players are responsible for providing their
own shin guards and cleats. Soccer players will also be required to purchase team socks this year
for $8.00 a pair. Athletes will need two pairs of socks (SOLID ROYAL BLUE & SOLID
WHITE).
The player selected by the coach to play the position of goalie will be responsible for purchasing
their own goalie gloves.
All players need have the quarter length blouse and tie for game day dress. Both can be
purchased from Parker Uniforms.
All players are required to purchase a pair of black warm-up pants this year. These may be
purchased at any local sporting goods store. Players will also be required to purchase a team jacket
from the school if they do not already have a black style from last year.
All players will also have to purchase a practice uniform if they do not already have one. Short
sleeve shirts are $8.00 and the shorts are $15.00. A long sleeve shirt ($11.00) and a sweatshirt
($12.00) may also be purchased as part of the practice uniform.
Physicals:
Athletes must have a current physical on file with the athletic office in order to participate in
sports at Macon Road. Physicals are good for one year. All athletes must use the TAACS
physical forms found on the school’s website.
Eligibility:
All athletes must be passing all subjects and maintain a C average overall. For example, an athlete can have
all A’s, but if he has one F he will not be eligible to play. Also, if a student is passing all classes but has 3
C’s and 3 D’s he will not be eligible to play because he is not maintaining a C average overall. These are
the Tennessee Association of Christian Schools’ (TACS) eligibility policies. All grade averages are
cumulative from the first day of each semester.
If a student is off for grades, she will still be required to attend practices and home games unless instructed
differently by her coach. Ineligible players are not allowed to attend away games. Sometimes when an
athlete is off for grades, she is required by the coach to not participate in practice. If an athlete is ineligible
due to grades, she is still required to wear “game day” dress to school on game days since she is still part of
the team. If the coach does not deem it necessary for an ineligible athlete to attend the game competition
with the team, the athlete will not be allowed to attend the athletic function.
Game Season:
The game season will begin mid-March and end the 2nd week of May. The Varsity team will be
making an overnight trip to Nashville April 15-16. There will be a Varsity State Tournament May
12-14 with the location still to be determined by the TAACS. There will be a trip fee for both
overnight trips. Trip fees are usually around $45.00 a night.
Concession Stand
As you know, the concession stand is a service we try and provide for our fans and visitors. This year the
playing fee has been raised by $30.00. For every time you work concessions your account will be credited
$10.00. If you work concessions 3 times you will receive your $30.00 back. Thank you for your help in
making concessions a success. More information will be sent home if your child makes the team.
Practice Times:
Most practice times will be almost every day of the week except game days and Wednesdays.
The times for practices may vary. A practice schedule will be posted on the school website every
Friday for the following week. Athletes need to be picked up at the Arlington Campus by 5:30
p.m.
Try-outs and Playing Time:
Please realize that the players exemplifying the best skills, attitude, and work ethic will be chosen
for the team. Players chosen for the team will be given as much playing time as possible;
however, these are competitive sports and there is no guarantee to the amount of playing time
each athlete will receive.
Transportation:
Macon Road will provide transportation to most weekday games. Transportation back to the
pick-up location will also be provided when possible.
Note to Parents:
If an athlete chooses to drive or ride with another person to an athletic event without his parents’
knowledge when the school provides transportation to an athletic event in the Memphis area, the
school will not be held accountable or liable for the athlete’s decision. It is normally required or
recommended that all athletes ride school transportation to athletic events when provided.
Athletic Handbook:
Athletes are expected to abide by the policies in the Athletic Section of the Student Handbook.
Once you have committed to the team, you are expected to complete the season. Students who do
not attend practice for any length of time for any excuse other than a medical excuse when
present at school will be dismissed from the team. Athletes who do not compete in the final
games of the season will be considered dismissed from the team.
Other Equipment
All items can be purchased using the form found at the end of this pre-season information.
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Warm-up jacket - $40.00 (REQUIRED —If you do not have one)
Blue socks - $8.00 (REQUIRED –All Players)
White socks - $8.00 (REQUIRED- All players)
We look forward to a great soccer season. We appreciate your support and dedication to the
MRBS athletic program.
Below is the information for the soccer uniform. At the bottom of the form, please total the amount
of money you will owe. Please bring this form with you at the 1st day of try-outs!
All uniform payments will be deducted from the student’s account the week of March 7th.
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MRBS Girls Soccer Information for 2016
Below is the information for the socks and warm-up jacket. Please fill out the information and mark
the correct sizes.
Fees:
_______ Blue Socks = $8.00 a pair (Required)
_______ White Socks = $8.00 a pair (Required)
______ Warm-up Jacket = $40.00
(Required - new players)
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Total Due (including $110.00 playing fee)
MRBS Athletic Parent Account Permission Form
I give permission for MRBS to deduct all appropriate soccer playing fee ($110.00) and uniform
fees as noted above the week of March 7th from my activity account if my child makes the Varsity
Soccer team.
Athlete’s Name:
Parent’s Signature:
Date:
**Please turn this form in the first day of try-outs!