ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT HANDBOOK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
I. Mission Statement – Educational Goals
II. Requirements, Duties, Responsibilities
III. Sportsmanship
IV. Coaching Evaluation Form
V. Athletic Code of Conduct and Eligibility
VI.
Selection Classification
VII. Physical Exams and Injuries
VIII. Athletic Recruitment
IX. Practice Sessions
X. Athletic Contests
XI. Affiliations
XII. Awards
XIII. Coaching Application
XIV. End of Season Packet
SECTION I
Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Athletic Mission Statement
The mission of New York State and Ravena Coeymans Selkirk Central School
District Interscholastic Athletic programs is to foster the quest for
excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within
an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Interscholastic programs at RCS will
develop individual and team potential by promoting high standards of
competence, character, civility, and citizenship.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Competence – A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates
competence by exhibiting:
Skill development, Knowledge of the sport, appropriate fitness, and
healthy behavior.
Character – A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates character
by exhibiting:
Responsibility, accountability, dedication, and self control
Civility - A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates civility
towards others by exhibiting:
Respect, fairness, caring, and sportsmanship.
Citizenship - A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates
citizenship through actions showing evidence of:
Loyalty, teamwork, and role modeling.
Principles-of Athletics
The athletic program should be based on sound principles; among
these are:
1
Broad Participation - every effort should be made to include as
many interested students as possible. This can be accomplished of
offering a variety of sports at several levels, by coaches making
a deliberate effort to play as many students as possible, and by
the coach’s dedication to finding a place for everyone who
sincerely wishes to be part of the program.
The school, director, and coach should work together to develop
the kind of program that will be attractive and meaningful for
all boys and girls interested in athletic competition.
2
Trained Personnel - staff members should be encouraged to
become certified coaches. It is important that the desire
and ability to work with young people in .in athletic
environment be a prerequisite to becoming a coach, and that
whenever possible teachers who wish to become coaches work
as assistants prior to becoming head coaches.
Teacher-coaches can be valuable additions to a faculty as they
form an important link between the athletic and academic
communities.
3
Controlled Competition - in choosing competition, the welfare of
the student must take place over all other considerations. This
is true not only when scheduling competition with other schools,
but also when intra-squad practices are planned.
Competition is natural, starting almost from birth. It seems
reasonable, therefore, that the school, through its intramural,
extramural, and interscholastic programs should offer experiences
that will help prepare young men and women to benefit more fully
from this competition.
SECTION II.
REQUIREMENTS, DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements
Pursuant to the regulations of the Commissioner of Education (135.4) the
following requirements apply to all who may coach in a public school
system:
1
The applicant for a coaching position must hold a current card
indicating that he/she has passed both Standard First Aid and
AED/CPR. This card must be updated at least every five (3}
years.
2
The applicant must be a certified teacher. Note: Uncertified
teachers may be granted a temporary coaching license by the
Bureau of Teacher Certification provided certain requirements
are met and a fee paid.
3
Teachers not certified in physical education may coach if:
a.
they have completed an approved program of coaching
courses
As per the current negotiated agreement, appointments for all coaching
positions will be made on a one-year basis. Notices of coaching
positions will be made available to all faculty during the spring
preceding the upcoming school year. Teachers may apply for any and all
positions for which they feel qualified. In the case of multiple
applications for any one position, every effort will be made to
interview all candidates.
Conduct and Duties of Coaches
Coaches must perform their duties in a manner that shows the
highest standard of professional conduct.
Any questions directed to an official should be done
respectfully and at the proper time.
Every effort should be made to temper remarks to an
individual player. Criticize only when necessary and
allow the player to keep his/her self respect. Make sure
the player knows you are honestly trying to help him or
her correct an error and are not demeaning him or her as a
person.
The actions of the coach both in the school and in the
community reflect upon the athletic program. Try to exercise
good judgment in dealing with public situations.
The coach must exercise great caution when discussing a
team, the athletic program, any individual player or any
other part of the school community with representatives of
the press. Remarks can be easily misquoted.
No negative remarks regarding administrative decisions
shall be made under any circumstances.
Each coach is responsible for informing the media after a
contest. The use of the school FAX machine is the
preferred method.
Coaches must know the current rules of the sport. Make
sure that you have up-to-date copies of the official rule
books for your sport(s).
No coach
at RCS will berate or criticize another coach or
another coach’s players. Particular respect must be shown
for other members of the RCS staff.
All coaches should attend athletic department staff
meetings.
It is the responsibility of the coach to collect and care for
all equipment and uniforms issued to players. Be sure to
collect equipment from any student who drops from the squad.
It is the coach's duty to inform the athletes on your team of the
Player Code of Conduct. It is the responsibility of the Head Coach
in each sport to work with the Athletic director and the Deans of
Students to enforce this code.
Coaches must prepare an End-Of-Season report and turn
it in to the Athletic director at the close of the
season.
Coaches are to report serious accidents or injuries to the
nurse and the Athletic director.
Coaches shall report any theft, vandalism, or incidents
such as fighting in writing to the Athletic Director.
Responsibilities
THE HEAD COACH:
Is responsible for developing student athletes in that
particular sport all levels.
Is responsible for maintenance and inventory of all
equipment for his/her sport.
Supervises the selection and assignment of all students who
are candidates for teams in his/her charge.
Is responsible for the development of a program which will
insure the safe, sound physical condition of all players.
Assists in the selection and assignment of assistants, and
end of season written evaluation of same.
Develops the patterns and strategies of play that will be
followed by each team in his/her charge and supervises the
implementation of these programs and each
level.
Assumes responsibility for all records and reports:
a
Team Roster
b
Inventory
c
End of Season Report
d
Accident Reports
Takes a leadership role in developing, within his/her staff,
attitudes and patterns of conduct which will insure behavior
by the players consistent with the Player Code of Conduct.
The head coach is responsible for enforcement of this code
throughout all levels of the sport.
Attends all meetings concerned with the particular sport.
This includes the annual Colonial Council meeting
pursuant to the specific sport.
Communicates with the transportation department for away
contests.
Communicates with the custodial staff for preparation of
playing venues.
Makes sure that all officials’ vouchers are properly
completed at contest, and turns these in to Athletic
director as soon as possible for processing.
Defines the duties of all assistant coaches, including:
a.
Coaching assignment
b.
Scouting obligations
c.
Equipment and Inventory responsibilities
d.
Injury obligations
e.
Locker room duties
f.
Whatever other duties the head coach may delegate
Is responsible for the daily practice plan. A practice
session is like any class situation. As practice time is at
a premium, a written plan should be carefully prepared
listing the points to be covered in that session.
Consults with the director concerning the scheduling of nonleague games and scrimmages to make sure there is no conflict
with other athletic teams. The Director will do the actual
scheduling.
Develops a group of student managers and scorekeepers
necessary for the smooth operation of the program at all
levels.
Prepares and submits to the Athletic director an annual
budget for his/her sport. Requisitions for all items
necessary to maintain and conduct a safe program must be
submitted annually. Care should be exercised that
duplication of existing equipment does not occur.
GAME CANCELLATIONS:
The Athletic Director of the home school will notify
the director of the visiting school if cancellation
appears imminent or probable due to weather or other
conditions.
The traveling school has the ultimate decision as to
whether it is able to play the away game if road
conditions are poor. The home school has the decision if
field conditions are poor. The home school shall have the
responsibility of notifying officials when a contest is
cancelled.
It is general Colonial Council policy to reschedule postponed contests on the next available date, with league
contests having priority over non-league contests when
necessary. Agreement on a date for rescheduling a postponed contest should be by mutual agreement of both
Athletic directors, with home school having final
authority if no consensus can be reached.
THE ASSISTANT COACH:
The varsity assistant, the junior varsity coach, and the
modified coach are under the direct supervision of the head
coach. The assistant coach:
Assists in the selection of members of the team under
his/her charge.
Is responsible for the supervision and conduct of his/ her
players and makes sure that they are aware of the Player
Code of Conduct.
Is responsible for the weekly reports, end-of-season
reports, roster forms pertinent to his/her team.
Is supportive of the head coach: the decisions, the
practice plan, and the overall program.
Carries out diligently the duties and responsibilities
delegated by the head coach.
If any conflict or problem should arise between the head coach and an
assistant, every effort should be made to resolve this difficulty at
a meeting with the coaches involved and the director of athletics.
No good can come from an existing problem which is not faced
and brought into the open.
SECTION III. SPORTSMANSHIP
COLONIAL COUNCIL POLICY
It is in the best interests of the coaching profession, the
official’s organizations, the students, the school administrators, and the public to promote a spirit of sportsmanship
among our member schools and to provide a safe and healthy
environment for interscholastic competition.
We, as Athletic directors of the Colonial Council, wish to
strongly urge that our coaches, administrators, participants,
and officials make a concerted effort to understand and adhere
to the following guidelines:
Sportsmanship Policy for Coaches
Coaches and officials should have a thorough knowledge of
the rules and regulations pertaining to their sport(s).
Officials should enforce these rules fairly and
consistently. Coaches should refrain from undue criticism
of officials which is not only contrary to the spirit of
the game but tends to incite participants and spectators.
Every effort should be made to treat opponents with
respect. Participants should be taught to win with grace
and lose with dignity. Taunting of opponents should never
be permitted.
Please understand the objective of these guidelines is an
effort to instill the ideals of athletic competition, a
desire to increase the level of sportsmanship in
interscholastic play, and a method to avoid incidents
which are detrimental to the overall athletic program.
Coach Ejection Policy
Any coach or assistant coach of a Section 2 team at any
level shall be suspended from coaching the next scheduled
contest if he/she is ejected from a contest for
unsportsmanlike behavior by an official.
Player Ejection Policy
A Colonial Council player on any varsity, junior varsity,
freshman, or modified team shall be suspended for the next
league contest if he/she is ejected from a Colonial Council
contest for unsportsmanlike behavior by an official. Such
actions would include the Red Card in soccer, fighting in
basketball, removal from baseball or softball because of
profanity or abusive behavior, disqualification in wrestling for
unsportsmanlike conduct, or other similar acts.
If a player is disqualified from a game, the coach of this
player must fill out a disqualification form after the contest.
Comments from each coach and the official should be solicited.
This form should be given to the Athletic director as soon as
possible.
ENFORCEMENT OF THIS RULE IS INCUMBENT ON THE ATHLETIC
DIRECTORS. IF A DISQUALIFIED PLAYER PLAYS ILLEGALLY IN A
CONTEST, THAT CONTEST IS SUBJECT TO FORFEITURE.
ELIGIBILITY RULES and PLAYER MOVEMENT:
A boy or girl may NOT play more than one Colonial
Council sport during the same sports season.
No senior may play on a sub-varsity team in ANY sport,
Exceptions must be approved by the Board of Athletic
Administrators prior to the first contest
Players may move up or down from one level to another.
They cannot play in two levels during the same day. Before
a player can be moved from one level to another the
Athletic Director must be consulted and will have the final
decision.
Section 2 Sportsmanship Policy
In order to promote the fundamentals of good sportsmanship, the
member schools of Section 2 of the New York State Public High
School Athletic Association have adopted the following policy:
Each school shall educate its athletes, coaches, parents,
and student body as to the accepted standards of good
sportsmanship as defined herein.
Each school shall prominently display the Code of
Behavior for Spectators outlined in Section 2I.
Each school shall may send a designated chaperone with
teams playing at neutral or away site for sectional,
regional, or state competition, in the sports of football,
boys and girls basketball, and boys and girls soccer. This
person, who shall be responsible for crowd control, shall
report to the site chairperson upon arrival.
Each school shall provide adequate chaperone coverage
at home contests.
For boys and girls soccer, field hockey, and lacrosse,
it is mandated that the player’s benches be placed on the
opposite side of the field as the spectators, if site
conditions permit. (Exception--stadium with fixed
bleachers and a protective barrier.}
Players and coaches who are disqualified from a contest
for unsportsmanlike behavior are prohibited from playing
or coaching in the next regularly scheduled contest.
Officials organizations shall be made aware of this
policy and their assistance solicited in its enforcement.
Sportsmanship Policy for Athletes
Players at each level of competition shall be made
aware of these sportsmanship guidelines. This policy
should be incorporated in all student handbooks and
codes of conduct for athletes.
Learn and understand the rules of your sport. Play hard,
play to win, but play fairly within these rules.
Respect your opponent. Never taunt. Congratulate him or
her at game’s end. Acknowledge good play.
Respect the integrity and judgment of officials.
question the decision of an official.
Never
Be an example for your school, teammates, and opponents.
Code of Behavior for Spectators
The following Code of Behavior shall be prominently displayed
in all school buildings, gymnasiums, and at outdoor facilities
where contests are held, (Professionally printed signs are
available from the Section 2 secretary.)
Spectators are an important part of the games and are
encouraged to conform to accepted standards of good
sportsmanship. Spectators should at all times respect
officials, visiting
coaches, players, arid cheerleaders as guests in the
community and extend all courtesies to them.
Enthusiastic cheering for one's own team is encouraged.
Booing, whistling, stamping of the feet and disrespectful
remarks shall be avoided.
There will be no ringing of bells, sounding of horns, or
other noisemakers at indoor contests during play. Anyone
who does not abide by this rule will be asked to leave the
premises.
Pep bands or school bands, under the supervision of
school personnel, may play during time outs, between
periods, or at halftime. Bands must coordinate their
play so as not to interfere with a cheerleading squad
on the floor or field.
The throwing of debris, confetti, or other objects from
the stands is prohibited. Offending individuals will be
asked to leave the premises.
During a free throw in basketball, all courtesies should
be extended.
Spectators should encourage each other to observe
courteous behavior. Improper behavior should be reported
to the school authorities.
Spectators will observe the rules of the local school
concerning smoking, food and drink consumption, littering,
and parking procedures.
Spectators will respect and obey all school officials and
supervisors at athletic contests.
Section IV. Measures of Accountability
Coaches will be evaluated at the end of each season using the
following form
RCS COACHES EVALUATION – ASSISTANT – JUNIOR VARSITY –
FRESHMEN - MODIFIED
COACH
DATE
SPORT
YEAR
1 – Not applicable
2. Not acceptable 3. Needs Improvement
Average
5. Very Good
6. Excellent
1.
4.
INTERPERSONNAL SKILLS
A. Communicates with athletes about: team rules, expectations, practice
times, game conduct, academic responsibilities and sportsmanship.
B. Communicates with parents about: team rules, expectations, practice
times, game conduct, academic responsibilities and sportsmanship.
C. Communicates with Athletic director on a regular basis
D. Communicates respectfully and appropriately with game officials.
E. Communicates respectfully and appropriately with opposing coaches and
players
F.
Creates a positive educational experience for all student athletes
G.. Communicates respectfully and appropriately with all varsity,
assistant, junior varsity, freshmen, and modified coaches.
2. PRACTICE/INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS
a. Has knowledge and a command of skill to be taught
B. Has knowledge and a command of strategy to be taught
C. Has a knowledge of the proper conditioning for their sport
D. Has a knowledge of the proper safety concerns within their sport
E. Uses practice time effectively
F. Adjusts activities to suit the needs of the team
G. Is clear when delivering instructions
H. Prepares completely for each practice session
I. Understands the different demands of pre-season, early season, and
end of the season
J. Deals quickly and appropriately with any discipline problems
3. COMPETITION TIMES
A. For all home contests the facility is prepared professionally and
safely
B. For home contests all game equipment and score keeping materials are
organized.
C.
Team players and coaching staff arrive at appropriate time
D.
Specific game plans have been thoroughly prepared
E. Communication with players, officials, and spectators is
professional, and sportsmanlike.
F. All equipment is stored properly at the conclusion of the contest.
G.
All medical situations are dealt with properly.
4.
PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
A.
Assists the varsity coach with budget preparation
B. Assist varsity coach with equipment storage
C. Attends athletic department meetings
D.
Understands and works within the philosophy of the head coach
E. Is a positive role model in the school community
COMMENTS
RCS HEAD COACHES EVALUATION
COACH
DATE
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
SPORT
Ron Racey
YEAR
1 – Not applicable
2. Not acceptable 3. Needs Improvement
Average
5. Very Good
6. Excellent
4.
1. INTERPERSONNAL SKILLS
A. Communicates with athletes about: team rules, expectations, practice times, game
conduct, academic responsibilities and sportsmanship.
B. Communicates with parents about: team rules, expectations, practice times, game
conduct, academic responsibilities and sportsmanship.
C. Communicates with Athletic director on a regular basis
D. Communicates with the media: calls in scores of all games, responds professionally
to questions during interviews and conversations.
E. Communicates respectfully and appropriately with game officials.
F. Communicates respectfully and appropriately with opposing coaches and players
G. Creates a positive educational experience for all student athletes
H. Communicates respectfully and appropriately with all varsity, assistant, junior
varsity, freshmen, and modified coaches.
2. PRACTICE/INSTRUCTIONAL SESSIONS
a. Has knowledge and a command of skill to be taught
B. Has knowledge and a command of strategy to be taught
C. Has a knowledge of the proper conditioning for their sport
D. Has a knowledge of the proper safety concerns within their sport
E. Uses practice time effectively
F. Adjusts activities to suit the needs of the team
G. Is clear when delivering instructions
H. Prepares completely for each practice session
I. Understands the different demands of pre-season, early season, and end of the
season
J. Deals quickly and appropriately with any discipline problems
3. COMPETITION TIMES
A. For all home contests the facility is prepared professionally and safely
B. For home contests all game equipment and score keeping materials are organized.
C. Team players and coaching staff arrive at appropriate time
D. Specific game plans have been thoroughly prepared
E. Communication with players, officials, and spectators is professional, and
sportsmanlike.
F. All equipment is stored properly at the conclusion of the contest.
G. All medical situations are dealt with properly.
4. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
A. Foresees the needs of the program and budgets appropriately
B. Maintains and stores all equipment properly
C. Attends athletic department meetings
D. Assists junior varsity, freshmen, and modified coaches with practice organization
and skill development.
E. Is a positive role model in the school community
COMMENTS
Head Coach______________________Date_____
______________________ Date _______
Athletic Director
SECTION VI.
RAVENA COEYMANS SELKIRK ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY AND CONDUCT POLICY
The mission of New York State and Ravena Coeymans Selkirk School District
Interscholastic Athletic programs is to foster the quest for excellence
by creating an educational and competitive experience within an
atmosphere of sportsmanship. Interscholastic programs at RCS will
develop individual and team potential by promoting high standards of
competence, character, civility, and citizenship.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Competence – A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates
competence by exhibiting:
Skill development, Knowledge of the sport, appropriate fitness, and
healthy behavior.
Character – A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates character
by exhibiting:
Responsibility, accountability, dedication, and self control
Civility - A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates civility
towards others by exhibiting:
Respect, fairness, caring, and sportsmanship.
Citizenship - A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates
citizenship through actions showing evidence of:
Loyalty, teamwork, and role modeling.
Any student athlete is who found in violation of the Athletic
Eligibility-Conduct Policy must go through a process of “re-education
before re-entry”.
1
2
3
All student athletes must meet the New York state Eligibility guidelines set by the NYS
Education Department.
A student athlete is considered an athlete for 1 calendar year from the initial date he or
she is named to an athletic team.
A student athlete must be considered a good school citizen. An accumulation of discipline
referrals will affect their eligibility in the following manner:
BEHAVIORIAL INFRACTIONS
a. Level 1 Infractions – as per the RCS Student Handbook (tardiness, parking lot
violation, disruptive classroom behavior, cutting class, improper dress, and vulgar
language)
i. An accumulation of 2 level 1 infractions will result in a meeting with the
student athlete, the team coach, and a Dean of Students or Building
Administrator to discuss the behavior.
ii. A third discipline referral during one sports season will result in a
suspension from 10% of the total team contests or a minimum of one
contest. The student athlete will not be allowed to compete until a
meeting is held with the parent/guardian, athlete, and Dean of Students
or Building Administrator.
Students will be allowed to practice during this game suspension time.
iii. A fourth Level 1 infraction will lead to a suspension from 50% of the
contests allowed for that team or a minimum of five contests. Re-entry
will only be allowed after a meeting with the HS Principal, the student
athlete, the parent/guardian, and a Dean of Students.
The Building Principal must give permission for re-entry.
B. Level 2 Infractions - as per the RCS Student Handbook
(insubordination, leaving campus unexcused, skipping detention, minor
vandalism, intimidation, plagiarism or cheating, gambling, racial
remarks)
i. Any student athlete who receives a Level 2 discipline
referral can be suspended for up to 10% of the total team
contests allowed for that sport or a minimum of one contest.
Before re-entry the student athlete must have a meeting with
the Dean of Students, and the Athletic director.
Students will be allowed to practice during this game suspension time.
ii. Any student athlete who receives two Level 2 discipline
referrals during a sports season will be suspended for 30% of
the total allowed team contests or a minimum of three
contests. A meeting with a member of the RCS counseling
staff, a parent/guardian, the Athletic director, and a
Building Administrator will be held before re-entry.
Students will be allowed to practice during this game suspension time.
iv. Any student athlete who receives a third level 2
infraction referral will be dismissed from the team.
C. Level 3 Infractions - as per the RCS Student Handbook (Arson,
bomb scare, sexual harassment, drug/alcohol use, violent behavior, theft,
threatening staff, forgery, bullying, and tobacco use)
i. Any student athlete that receives a Level 3 discipline
referral will be suspended for a minimum of 30 days. The
student must complete a re-education program deemed
appropriate by the Dean of Students and the High School
Principal. At the completion of this program the Athletic
director and the Building Principal will meet with the
student athlete and the parent/guardian to discuss reentry
ii. A second Level 3 offense will result in immediate
dismissal from the team. The student athlete must complete a
re-education program deemed appropriate by the Dean of
Students and the High School Principal that is specific to
their discipline referral. At the completion of this program
the Athletic director and the Building Principal will meet
with the student athlete and the parent/guardian to discuss
re-entry in another sports season.
Students will not be allowed to practice until the re-education program
is completed
Off Campus suspension
Any student athlete who is suspended off campus may not practice or
play a contest until the referral is reviewed by the Athletic director
and the appropriate re-entry policy in put into place.
ACADEMICS
Student Athletes must be in good academic standings. Coaches will
work with the academic staff to ensure each student athlete is fulfilling
their academic responsibilities.
a. Any student athlete failing a course will stay for that teacher
during the remedial period no less that twice a week until the academic
teacher declares the effort to be satisfactory. Failure to do this will
result in a suspension for the next athletic contest.
b. Any student athlete failing 2 academic classes will stay for
remedial help at least 3 times a week, splitting time between the
teachers until both teachers deem the effort to be satisfactory. Failure
to do this will result in a suspension for at least 10% of the total
contests allowed or a minimum of one contest.
c. Any student athlete failing 3 or more academic classes will be
suspended until a meeting with their guidance counselor, and their
parent/guardian has taken place. At this meeting an academic action plan
will be devised to assist the student. The player will be allowed reentry after two consecutive successful weeks of adherence to this plan.
COMMUNITY
RCS student athletes must be good citizens both at school and in the
community. The following off campus behaviors will result in a loss of
athletic eligibility:
Consuming or purchasing alcohol products, misuse of over the counter
drugs, selling, using, or possessing illegal substances, Internet bullying, or
any criminal act that results in arrest. .
The first offense of any of these out of school behaviors will result in the
student athlete being suspended for a minimum of 30 days. The student
must complete a re-education program deemed appropriate by the Dean
of Students and the High School Principal. At the completion of this
program the Athletic director and the Principal will meet with the student
athlete and the parent/guardian to discuss the possibility of re-entry.
A second offense and the student athlete will be immediately dismissed
from the team. The student athlete will not be allowed to join an athletic
team for 1 calendar year. The student athlete must complete a reeducation program deemed appropriate by the Dean of Students and the
High School Principal that is specific to their discipline referral. At the
completion of this program the Athletic director and the Principal will
meet with the student athlete and the parent/guardian to discuss a reentry plan.
SECTION VII
SELECTION/CLASSIFICATION
Selection/Classification is a procedure authorized by the State
Education Department and approved by the RGS Board of Education.
It is a process by which exceptional seventh and eighth grade
students are permitted up to two (2) years
of additional athletic eligibility playing on freshman,
junior varsity, or varsity teams.
It is not a process to fill out rosters, to create a RCS Middle
School feeder program, or to give a younger player a "chance" to
play on a higher level team. It is for the genuinely gifted,
physically mature athlete.
.
Please follow this procedure carefully:
Inform the RCS Middle School students trying out for your
sport that they will have to be selectively classified and
explain the process. EMPHASIZE THAT THESE CANDIDATES MUST BE
VERY GOOD PLAYERS. Work in cooperation with the RCS Middle
School physical education teachers.
They MUST have had a sports physical in order to begin this
process. A special physical maturity examination must be
given these candidates. This part of the physical should be
given as part of the sports physical but may be administered
after the physical fitness test has been given and it has
been determined that the student is sufficiently talented to
play on the team.
Submit a list to the Athletic director of those students whom
you wish to have selectively classified.
required from the RCS Middle School physical education
teacher and the parents.
Upon return of these forms, the New York State Physical
Fitness Test will be given to each candidate, if necessary.
The test must be given by a physical education teacher.
A TEST PREVIOUSLY GIVEN IN PHYS ED CLASS IS ACCEPTABLE.
No student may practice with a team until passing this test.
He/she may attend practice and listen to instruction, but not
participate.
When the procedure is complete: forms completed, special
physical administered, physical fitness test passed according
to the criteria established by the State Ed Dept., and then
the student may try out for the team.
Copies of completed forms must be sent to the Section 2
Modified Chairperson.
If a student who has been selectively classified in one sport
wishes to try a subsequent sport, the same fitness scores may
be used in that same school year. Please note that the
criteria for different sports vary.
Selection/Classification does NOT apply for modified or RCS
Middle School sports.
Selection/Classification for the 15 year-old seventh or
eighth grader:
If a student is fifteen {15) years of age or older prior to
September first and is below the ninth grade, he/she may
participate in freshman, junior varsity, or varsity sports if
he/she passes the physical maturity test for s/c. The
physical fitness test is waived for these students.
It is important that coaches follow these procedures exactly
The selection/classification process is a privilege granted
by New York state Education Department. Abuse of the process
could leave a student ineligible.
The University of the State of New York
STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Interscholastic Athletics
SELECTION/CLASSIFICATION
PROCEDURES
and
STANDARDS
Pupil Health and Fitness
Albany, New York 12234
ATTACHMENT I
ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE TEST
SELECTION/CLASSIFICATION
Components:
1.
Lower Limbs
2.
a)
Agility - SHUTTLE RUN
b)
Explosive power of muscles - STANDING LONG JUMP
Upper Body
Arm and shoulder muscle strength and endurance - FLEX ARM HANG
3.
Abdomen
Abdominal muscle strength and endurance - CURL-UPS (Sit ups)
4.
Speed
Running Speed - 50 YARD DASH
5.
Cardiovascular
Cardio respiratory system endurance - 1.5 MILE RUN/WALK General
Rules of Testing
•
Component may be retested as many times as desired to
achieve the best performance.
•
Test components may be administered in any order.
•
There is no time frame for testing.
Description of Test Items
1.
LOWER LIMBS
a)
Item:
Equipment:
stopwatch.
Two blocks of wood, 2" x 2" x 4", a split-second
Description: Two parallel lines marked on the floor 30 feet apart.
Place blocks of wood behind one of the lines. Athlete
starts from behind the other line. On the signal "Ready
- Go," the athlete runs to the blocks, picks up one,
runs back to starting line and places it behind the
line; then runs back and picks up the second block
which is carried back across the starting line.
Rules:
Scoring:
second.
b)
Allow two trials with a maximum of five minutes rest
between. Athlete may not throw the block of wood, it
must be placed behind the line.
Record the fastest of the trials to the nearest tenth of a
Item:
Equipment:
STANDING LONG JUMP
Mat or floor and tape measure
Description: Athlete stands with feet several inches apart and
toes just behind the take-off line. Swing the arms
backward and bending the knees, the jump is
accomplished extending the knees and swinging the arms
forward.
Rules:
Allow three trials. Measure from the back edge of the
take-off line to the heel or part of the body that
touches the floor nearest the take-off line.
(Suggestion: Tape the measure to the floor starting at
the back of the take-off line and have the athlete jump
along the tape so scorer can observe the mark to the
nearest inch).
Scoring:
Record the best of three trials in feet and inches to the
nearest inch.
2.
UPPER BODY
FLEXED-ARM HANG
Item:
Equipment:
Description
:
Rules:
Horizontal bar approximately 1 1/2" in diameter.
Adjust bar height so it is approximately equal to the
athlete's standing height. Use an overhand grasp (palms
away from the face). With two spotters, one in front and
one in back, athlete raises body off the floor to a
position where the chin is above the bar, elbows flexed
and chest close to bar. Hold this position as long as
possible.
a)
b)
Scoring:
3.
Start watch as soon as athlete has chin above the
bar.
Stop watch when chin touches the bar, head tilts
back to keep chin above bar or chin falls below
level of the bar.
Record to the nearest second for the length of time
the athlete can hold the start position.
ABDOMEN
Item:
Equipment:
CURL-UPS (Sit-ups)
Mat and stop watch
Description: Athlete lies on back with knees bent, feet flat on the floor, heels 12"
from the buttocks and back flat on floor. Arms across the chest,
fingers on the opposite shoulder, elbows against chest. For taller
athletes this distance may be adjusted to accommodate him/her. With
someone holding the feet down, the athlete brings upper body forward,
curling up (sitting-up) to touch elbows to thighs. That is one curlup. Athlete must return to start position before starting next curlup. Exercise is repeated for one minute and athlete completes as
many curl-ups as possible in the one minute interval.
Rules:
Fingers must remain in contact with shoulders, back should be
rounded and head forward on the way up. Scapula must touch
the floor before starting next curl-up. Hips must remain on the
floor.
Scoring:
Record one curl-up (sit-up) for each completed movement of
touching elbows to thighs. No score if the fingertips do not
maintain contact with shoulders or elbows are extended or if
hips leave the ground.
4.
SPEED
Item:
50 YARD DASH
Equipment: Track or area marked off 50 yards and split second stopwatch.
5.
Description:
With arm raised, a starter uses the command "Ready - Go" and
accompanies the command with a fast downward sweep of the arm to
provide the time with a visual signal to start the watch.
Rules:
Time required between the starter's signal and the instant the
athlete crosses the finish line.
Scoring:
Record in seconds to nearest tenth of a second.
CARDIOVASCULAR
Item:
1.5 MILE RUN/WALK
Equipment: Track or area marked off for 1.5 mile and stopwatch.
Description: Standing at starting line, athlete begins to run on the signal from
starter/timer of "Ready - Go." Starter/timer positions self at the finish
line.
Rules:
Walking is permitted. However, the object is to cover the
distance in the shortest possible time.
Scoring:
Record the time in minutes and nearest second.
VIII.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Physicals and Emergency Procedure Cards
NO STUDENT CAN TRY-OUT FOR A TEAM OR PRACTICE WITHOUT A PHYSICAL
EXAMINATION. STATE EDUCATION LAW MANDATES THAT
A STUDENT HAVE A PHYSICAL EXAM IN ORDER FOR A PR\CTICE
TO COUNT TOWARD THE REQUIRED NUMBER OF PRACTICES NECESSARY
FOR PARTICIPATION IN A SPORT.
Physicals will normally be given in before each sport season for
all those students who have turned in the necessary forms. This
exam is valid for one calendar year.
Students who complete the necessary forms (which includes parental
permission slip), will be given physicals at no charge by the
school physician, or they may choose to have their own physician
administer the exam at their expense. Students who neglect to submit
the form may
Students who have valid physicals will be so noted on a master list
provided by the health office. Copies of these lists and the most
recent additions will be included in each head coach’s opening-ofseason packet. Please check your team candidates against this list
on your opening day of practice or pre-season team meeting. MAKE
THIS YOUR NUMBER ONE PRIORITY.
As part of the physical form, parents are asked to
complete an EMERGENCY PROCEDURE CARD, and a HEALTH UPDATE for each
athlete. The fact that a student has had a physical will be so
noted on this card, as additional proof.
Please keep these
cards in your medical kit. They can be very valuable and timesaving in the event of a serious injury. You will RETURN these
cards to the director at the end of your season (unless a spring
sport) so that they be redistributed for the next sports season.
Fall and Winter coaches DO NOT LOSE OR MISPLACE THESE CARDS.
Spring coaches should dispose of the cards at the close of the
season.
Students who have had a physical exam should be reviewed by the
school nurse before each new sports season. A roster will be
provided to the nurse by the director for such review as soon as
possible in each sports season.
ATHLETIC INJURY
In the event of an athletic injury, please follow these steps:
Administer basic first aid if necessary. Do NOT move the player if a possible
head, neck, or back injury or other orthopedic problem exists until medical help
arrives unless the student is in a life-threatening situation.
If, in your judgment, medical help is necessary, call the local rescue squad:
911 or 756-2033. If a
physician is in attendance, the physician should make this decision.
If a student is taken to a hospital for medical treatment, call the parents (use
Emergency Procedure Card in your Med Kit) and inform them of the injury and what
hospital the student is going to. If possible, a coach should accompany the
student. A parent may accompany the student if no coach is available.
If no immediate medical help is necessary, in your
opinion, parents should be informed of a possible injury,
prior to the athlete1 leaving school (after practice). A follow-up call for a student
who has gone to a hospital or who has received medical treatment should be made to the
parent later in the evening or as soon as feasible. This call not only provides you
with information about the condition of your player, it shows your concern to the
parent as a caring coach.
Make sure you fill out an accident report, for every
athletic injury. Instruct your players to inform you if they go to a doctor or
emergency room after practice or game. These forms are available from the nurse or
the athletic office. These reports should be filed as soon as possible after the
injury occurs, while events are fresh in your mind.
a. Complete the upper portion of the form with all information. Much of this
information can be found on the emergency procedure card.
b. Please list witnesses. They may be students.
c Don't diagnose the injury; just describe the injury and how it occurred.
"Right ankle twisted while rounding second base" is acceptable, "Sprained right
ankle" is not acceptable.
d. Fill out the bottom portion of the accident report and sign it.
e. Turn in report to NURSE of appropriate building.
f. Report serious injuries to the Athletic Director.
g. Don't forget to call the parents. They definitely appreciate this call; it softens
the blow.
SECTION IX
THE ATHLETE:
POLICY
RECRUITMENT, LEVEL OF COMPETITION, PARTICIPATION, CUT
Recruitment of Athletes
It is the prerogative of the coach to recruit potential athletes for his
or her team. Talking to a young boy or girl about the value of
athletics is encouraged. Many students will go through high school
without the benefits that come from interscholastic competition unless they
are urged to try out by a coach. Care should be exercised when
recruiting players: no promises can be made to a potential athlete-all candidates must be given equal opportunity to make a squad and be a
starting member of a team. IN NO CASE SHOULD A COACH RECRUIT A PLAYER
WHO HAS BEEN A MEMBER OF ANOTHER ATHLETIC TEAM WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF
THE COACH OF THAT TEAM. In some cases, it is obvious to all concerned
that a student is misplaced in a sport; the student would benefit from a
change. After consultation with and the approval of the coach of the
previous team, a player may be asked or encouraged to try out for a new
sport. Please refer to athletic department policy concerning players
quitting one sport to try out for another.
Level of Competition
* Varsity teams are primarily designed for seniors, juniors, and the
exceptional sophomore
* Junior varsity teams for sophomores and freshmen
* Freshman teams for ninth graders and the exceptional eighth or seventh
grader who meets the requirements of selection/ classification.
* Modified teams (freshman football) is for seventh,
Eighth graders. A student who has reached his/ her 16th birthday may
not try out for a modified team.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT EACH STUDENT BE PLACED AT THE MOST APPROPRIATE
LEVEL OF COMPETITION WHICH WOULD BE MOST BENEFICIAL TO THE ATHLETIC
PROGRESS OF THAT STUDENT.
AN ATHLETE SHOULD NOT BE ADVANCED PREMATURELY IF A STUDENT IS NOT
PHYSICALLY, EMOTIONALLY, OR SOCIALLY READY. IT IS TOTALLY INCONSISTENT
WITH THE ATHLETIC POLICY AT RCS FOR A FRESHMAN OR SOPHOMORE TO BE PLACED
ON A VARSITY TEAM AND NOT PLAY A MAJORITY OF THE TIME.
In order to reduce the misplacement of players, the coaches involved are
asked to consult with the Athletic Director if:
A freshman or below is to be placed on a varsity team, before or
during the season.
A seventh or eighth grader is to be placed on a varsity team
(through selection/classification),
A junior is to be placed on a junior varsity team. A junior on a
JV team should not be taking the place of a maturing sophomore
unless it is determined that by playing, the junior will improve
and help 'the varsity team the following year. A junior should not
be placed on a JV roster just to complete the squad unless
considerable playing time is expected.
Player Participation Policy - Playing Time
At all levels of RCS Athletic Teams, playing time in games/matches/meets
will be decided by a consistent level of skill, effort, sportsmanship,
and dedication over an extended period of time.
Being placed on a team does not guarantee playing time.
Modified Teams.
These teams are designed for the development and installment of;
fundamentals, team strategies, sportsmanship, physical athletic
development, and commitment. During each contest the coach should do
whatever they can to play each athlete that is physically ready to
safely participate. The use of extra periods in volleyball, basketball,
football, and soccer have been designed for extra playing time for
inexperienced players. Winning the contest is not the criteria to be
used in deciding playing time.
Freshmen and Junior Varsity Teams.
These teams are also designed to continue the development and
installment of; fundamentals, team strategies, sportsmanship, physical
athletic development, and commitment. The coaching staff will begin to
develop strategies for successfully competing in each contest. Playing
time will be given to those athletes that can carry out these
strategies.
Varsity Teams.
These teams are also designed to enhance the development and installment
of; fundamentals, team strategies, sportsmanship, physical athletic
development, and commitment. The coaching staff will develop advanced
strategies for successfully competing in each contest, with a goal of
winning each contest. Playing time will be given to those athletes that
can carry out these strategies. Winning the contest should never
override the philosophy of the RCS Athletic Mission Statement.
To limit potential confrontations each coach should encourage constant
communication with their players. Each player should be made to feel
that he or she is part of the team. They should be encouraged in
practice and permitted to play whenever possible.
EDUCATIONAL GOALS
Competence – A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates competence by
exhibiting:
Skill development, Knowledge of the sport, appropriate fitness, and healthy
behavior.
Character – A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates character by
exhibiting:
Responsibility, accountability, dedication, and self control
Civility - A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates civility towards
others by exhibiting:
Respect, fairness, caring, and sportsmanship.
Citizenship - A student athlete in a quality program demonstrates citizenship
through actions showing evidence of:
Loyalty, teamwork, and role modeling.
Cut Policy
In accordance with our philosophy of athletics and our desire to see as
many students participate as possible in the program, we encourage
coaches to keep as many students as they can without disturbing the
integrity of their sport. Obviously, time, space, facilities, equipment,
skill level and other factors will place limitations on effective squad
size for any particular sport. However, when developing your policy in
team selection, please strive to maximize the opportunity for student
participation without diluting the quality of the program.
* Choosing the members of an athletic squad is the sole
responsibility of the coach of that team.
* Every effort should be made not to cut in sports where squad size
is not a serious limitation, football, track, cross-country,
wrestling, or similar sports.
* Make sure that players who are trying out for your sport have
ample opportunity to demonstrate their skills during the try-out
period.
Give each candidate a fair chance. The try-out period
should be from three (3) to five (5) days, in no case less than
two (2) days.
* If cuts are necessary, notify each player who is cut.
place lists. Personally talk to each student.
Please do not
* Offer candidates who don't make the team the opportunity to be a
manager or statistician, or to participate in some other way.
SECTION X
PRACTICE SESSIONS AND CONTESTS
Team practice is perhaps the most important part of the athletic
experience for our athletes. It is the time when teaching takes
place, development occurs, camaraderie and rapport are established,
and preparation for competition begins.
Practice is the time for the coach to teach values, skills,
discipline, mental toughness, sportsmanship, rules of the game,
training rules, teamwork, and strategy. It is essential that
practices should be well structured and meaningful.
Practices should generally be scheduled after school. At the
present time, no "official" team practice can begin until the
end of the remedial period, although occasional exceptions are
made when the gymnasium schedule dictates and an earlier start.
Pre-season, holiday, and vacation practices should be
scheduled so as to create the minimum amount of conflict with the
normal family activities of the athletes.
Practices must be a minimum of 15 minutes in length and should
rarely exceed 2 hours in length. If a double session is planned
for pre-season, care should be exercised in planning a sufficient
break between sessions. Ample time for water breaks should be
given during each practice. Please refer to the next section:
practice during severe humidity and/or hot weather.
Coaches are responsible for keeping an accurate attendance record
for each player. The date when each player who has had a physical
begins practice should be noted. The coach must be aware of the
number of required practices before a player is allowed to
participate in a scrimmage or a game. This information is
available in the New York State Public High School Athletic
Association Handbook. NO EXCEPTION TO THESE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
IS PERMITTED.
The coach should establish and make known his/her practice
attendance requirements during the initial tryouts. Be consistent
and fair in enforcing these rules.
Please make sure that athletes are finished with afternoon
practices in time to catch the late sports run unless other
arrangements have been made. Please insist on good behavior during
these late sports runs. This transportation is a privilege that
could be revoked for a player or team who is a constant source of
problems on the bus.
Coaches and assistant coaches should be the first to arrive and the
last to leave a practice session. Do not allow athletes to
practice unsupervised. If players finish practice early, they must
be supervised until the bus leaves or they get rides home. Don't
leave athletes unsupervised in the gym before or after practice.
When athletes train off the RCS campus they should still be
supervised by a coach.
When arriving back to RCS from an away contest, the coach must wait
with the players until the last player has left the campus.
THERE IS TO BE ABSOLUTELY NO OUTDOOR PRACTICE OR GAME DURING A
THUNDERSTORM . At the first sound of thunder or visual sighting
of lightening all practices and games are suspended for 30
minutes. Practices may start after 30 minutes of no new thunder
or lightning.
For major events such as multiple scrimmages, adequate custodial
service and supervision must be provided by the school. Please
inform the principal and the Athletic director if these events are
scheduled.
MAKE SURE THAT ALL ATHLETES HAVE LEFT, ALL DOORS ARE LOCKED, AND
ALL SHOWERS OFF BEFORE YOU LEAVE. If you are practicing in the RCS
Middle School, please check all doors in the gym and locker room
area before leaving, including doors is south corners of the gym.
If school closes early for inclement weather or other emergency
problem (such as no power), there will be no practice or home
athletic contests.
If there is no school because of inclement weather, practice is
permitted under the following conditions:
If the superintendent gives permission to the Athletic director.
The AD will then contact the coaches.
If school is closed because of inclement weather, NO HOME OR AWAY
CONTESTS WILL BE PLAYED.
The Athletic Director will prepare a monthly gymnasium schedule for the
months of November through February. Since many teams practice during
this time, gym space is limited. It will be necessary to schedule
two sessions during this time, generally from 2:45 to 4:45 and from
4:45 to 6:45. Every effort will be made to give each team the same
number of early and late practices. In some cases, coaches who are
not teachers may only be available for the late practice. Please
adhere to this practice schedule. Coaches may switch practice times
by mutual consent, but please notify the director.
PRACTICE IN THE RCS MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL THE END OF
REMEDIAL PERIOD, EXCEPT ON FRIDAY. DO NOT ALLOW ATHLETES TO GO TO
THE RCS MIDDLE SCHOOL UNTIL THE END OF REMEDIAL PERIOD. THE COACH
SHOULD ARRIVE FIRST.
Since practice is the time for learning and developing skills, it is
expected that coaches will conduct practice as scheduled. Frequent
cancellation of practice is not to be encouraged.
The coach should plan practices carefully to include all the points to
be covered on a given day. A written plan is essential to good
teaching. Practice time should be an enjoyable experience for the
athlete, a time for the player to learn and demonstrate his/her skills.
Practice in Hot or Humid Weather
Early fall football, cross-county, soccer, or other sports
are conducted in very hot and highly humid weather in many
parts of the United States. These conditions are also
present in the springtime in New York State. Due to the
equipment and uniform needed in football, most of the heat
problems have been associate with football. Under such
conditions the athlete is subject to:
* Heat Cramps - painful cramps and spasms of active muscles ,
most common in the calf muscle, caused by intense,
prolonged exercise in the heat and
depletions of water and salt due to
perspiration
* Heat Fatigue - feeling of weakness and tiredness caused by
depletions of water and salt due to sweating and
exercise in the heat
* Heat Exhaustion - characterized by extreme weakness,
exhaustion, dizziness, profuse sweating and
sometimes unconsciousness caused by
extreme depletion of water and salt. Key
feature that differs from heat stroke is
the sweating skin.
* Heat Stroke - an acute medical emergency caused by overheating
from a breakdown of the thermoregulatory
mechanism. Associated with high rectal
temperature, lack of sweating,
disorientation, seizures, possible
unconsciousness or coma. It may occur
suddenly without being preceded by any of
the other clinical signs. The individual
is usually conscious with a hot, dry, skin
and a rising rectal temperature.
It is felt that the above heat stress problems can be
controlled provided certain precautions are taken. The
following practices and precautions are recommended:
1. Water breaks should be given on a regular basis. Every 15 minutes
is recommended.
2. Do not restrict any athlete from water if they request a break.
3. Reduce the intensity of the scheduled workout.
4. Allow athletes to shade themselves.
5. Reduce the time spent in the severe conditions.
It is clear that top physical performance can only be achieved
by an athlete who is in top physical condition. Lack of physical
fitness impairs the performance of an athlete who participates
in high temperatures. Coaches should know the physical
condition of their athletes and set practice schedules
accordingly.
Along with physical conditioning, the factor or acclimatization
to heat is important. Acclimatization is the process of
becoming adjusted to heat and it is essential to provide for gradual
acclimation to hot weather activities. It is necessary for an
athlete to exercise in the heat if he is to become acclimatized
to it. It is suggested that a gradual physical conditioning
program be used and that 80% acclimatization can be expected to
occur in the first 7 to 10 days. Final stages of
acclimatization to heat are marked by increased sweating and
reduced salt concentration in the sweat. Younger athletes take
longer periods of time for acclimatization.
The old idea that water should be withheld from athletes during
workouts has no scientific foundation. The most important
safeguard to the health of the athlete is the replacement of
water. Water must be on the field and readily available to the
athlete at all times. It is recommended that a minimum 10minute water break be scheduled for every half hour of heavy
exercise in the heat. Athletes should rest in a shaded area
during the break. WATER. SHOULD BE AVAILABLE I_N UNLIMITED
QUANTITIES Check and be sure athletes are drinking the water.
Iced water is preferable.
Know bother the TEMPERATURE and HUMIDITY. The greater the
humidity, the more difficult it is for the body to cool itself.
Cooling by evaporation is proportional to the area of the
skin exposed. In extremely hot and humid weather, reduce
the amount of clothing covering the body as much as
possible. NEVER USE RUBBERIZED CLOTHING.
SECTION XI
The Contest (Game)
While practice is the time for teaching and preparation, the
game is time when we are demonstrating what we have accomplished
in practice. The athletic contest gives our teams a chance to
show what they have learned. We are in the public eye: parents,
spectators, other coaches, and the like should appreciate a
we11-prepared team that is organized, disciplined, and gives its
best effort no matter what the score or outcome. The coach
should remember that he or she is on display as well as his/her
team, and conduct himself/herself accordingly. Control of
one's emotions and good sportsmanship should be a paramount
concern of the coach.
The Home Contest
In some cases, the custodial staff will help set up the gym
or preparing the field for a home game. It is essential
that the coach establish a good working relationship with
the custodial staff. Cooperation and communication are
the keys to a successful relationship.
The coach must assume responsibility for the procurement
of trained managers, statisticians, and scorekeepers who
can assist in game management. Don't wait until the last
minute to recruit and train a scoreboard operator. Plan
ahead. Competent help is available if you take the time to
look for it.
The coach should be the first to arrive at the game site.
He/she should check to see that the area is ready for
play--field or gym ready, scoreboards set up and turned
on.
The opposing coach be greeted and welcomed to RCS upon
arrival. Show the teams where to change, if necessary and
extend every courtesy as you would to a guest in your
home.
The officials, if any, should be greeted also when they
arrive, shown where to dress, and treated with respect
before, during, and after the game. Under no
circumstances should a coach berate officials after a game
or allow his/her players to criticize or be disrespectful
to an official. Such behavior is considered a severe
breach of the athletic code of conduct.
At the conclusion of the game, insist that your players
shake hands with the opponents, no matter the score, and
shake hands with the opposing coach yourself. Make sure
that the officials have been let in to their dressing room.
Gather your team in the locker room and say a few words
about the game. This is not the time for negative
comments. Try to find something to praise the team for or
single out some individuals for positive comment. Don’t
keep the players too long--two or three minutes is ample.
Let them Leave on an upbeat note, if possib1e, especially
after a tough loss.
Before the coach leaves, he/she should check both locker
rooms. If there is any damage to the visiting locker
room, please inform the Athletic director at the earliest
opportunity for possible action against the opposing
school. If custodians are not at the scene, turn off
lights, make sure all students have left, and secure the
building.
Be sure to collect the official’s vouchers and return to the
Athletic director at the first available time.
The Away Contest
When RCS teams travel to other schools for games, contests, or
scrimmages, the coaches and players must realize that they
indeed represent the school and that their behavior reflects
upon themselves, the athletic department, and the school
district.
The coach must be especially vigilant that these guidelines are
observed for away contests:
The Athletic director is responsible for scheduling buses
for away sports trips. The coach should check the schedule
carefully and confirm dates and leave times. Any changes
must be reported to the director immediately.
Players, managers, statisticians, and all other team
personnel must dress appropriately for travel to other
schools. Set reasonable and sensible rules within the
bounds of decorum, and enforce them. travel in uniform.
It is imperative that the coach check the locker room
carefully upon leaving an away site. If possible, the
area should be cleaner than upon arrival. Note the
condition of the locker room when you arrive and when you
leave and report any new damage to the local authorities
and to the Athletic director when you return. IMPRESS UPON
YOUR ATHLETES THE CONSEQUENCE OF ANY WILLFUL DAMAGE OR
VANDALISM.
The transportation department is a valuable asset to the
athletic program. As with the custodian at the home
contest, establishing good rapport with the bus driver is
necessary for the away contest. The bus driver is in
charge of the bus, It is his or her job to get there and
home safely. The coach is in charge of the players. Make
sure that their behavior is such that the bus can be
operated safely.
School District Policy:
Players are required to travel on school transportation for all
away games and scrimmages. The coach is responsible for all
students who ride the team bus. Under special circumstances a
student may be given permission to ride home in a private
vehicle, providing the following requirements are met:
A coach has the authority to grant permission for a
student to ride home with that student's parent, guardian
or adult immediate family member (grandparent, brother,
etc. ) provided the coach or an assistant has personal
contact with that adult at the contest site. Do not
accept a player's word that he or she is riding home with
his father. Talk to the father yourself.
The player may ride home with another adult only if
written permission is granted by the player’s parent.
The parent must be contacted before consent will be
given.
Licensed students may not drive to and from an away
athletic contest, unless express written permission
is granted by the high school principal,
Parents are not allowed to drive students TO an away
contest unless special circumstances are present (SAT
test, for example.) Permission must come from the coach
prior to the contest.
SECTION XII
LEAGUE AFFILIATION
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School is currently members of the
following associations, groups, or leagues;
New York State Public High School Athletic Association
The NYSPHSAA is the governing body for athletics in New York
State. Its guidelines, rules and regulations are outlined in its
official publication The Handbook, which should be available to
all coaches. Coaches should familiarize themselves with the
information contained in this handbook, especially the sections
pursuant to eligibility standards, practice requirements , etc ,
for their particular sports . The school district pays annual
dues to NYSPHAA. RCS is represented in the NYSPHSAA through
elected representatives from Section 2.
Section 2
Section 2 is the local chapter of the NYSPHSAA which is
directly responsible for regulating the athletic programs of
some ninety- five schools in the Capital District area and North
Country.
Colonial Council
This is the primary league affiliation for RCS. Its major
concern is the scheduling and regulation of athletics among
member schools, although the league also supports music programs
, mathematics contests , leadership workshops , and student
government .
The current members of the Colonial Council are:
Albany Academies
Academy Of The Holy Names
Cohoes
Lansingburgh
Mechanicville
Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk
Schalmont
Cobleskill-Richmondville
Watervliet
Voorheesville
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SECTION XII
ATHLETIC AWARDS
Athletic Awards at RCS are presented under various auspices, as
outlined below.
The School District currently provides the following athletic
awards for members of RCS sports teams:
Varsity Letters and/or Inserts - a member of a varsity
team who finishes the season will receive a varsity
letter and/or insert if he/she has met the following'
requirements:
Regular attendance at practice and games unless
excused by the coach for a valid reason (sickness, death
in the family, field trip, college visitation, family
emergency), Work is not a valid excuse.
Participation in a majority of the contests in a
specific sport. Each coach can outline their own
criteria for a varsity letter with the approval of the
Athletic Director
NOTE: A PLAYER WILL ONLY RECEIVE ONE VARSITY LETTER IN
ANY AND ALL SPORTS. SUBSEQUENT VARSITY LETTERS WILL BE IN
THE FORM OF INSERTS.
Junior Varsity Letters and Inserts - a member of a junior
varsity team who finishes the season will receive a junior
varsity letter or insert. The team member must meet the
criterion listed below. A member of a varsity team who
completes the season and meets criterion a above but who
does not meet criterion b shall receive a junior varsity
letter or insert.
Regular attendance at practice and games unless excused
by the coach for a valid reason (sickness, death in the
family, field trip, college visitation, family
emergency). Work is not a valid excuse.
NOTE: A PLAYER WILL ONLY RECEIVE ONE JUNIOR VARSITY LETTER
IN ANY AND ALL SPORTS. SUBSEQUENT VARSITY LETTERS WILL BE
IN THE FORM OF INSERTS.
Modified team member will receive an insert upon the
successful completion of the entire season.
Senior Plaques - a senior athlete who has earned at
least four varsity letters in any combination of sports
is eligible for an RCS Senior Plaque.
Manager Letters /Statistician Letters and Inserts a manager or statistician who finishes the season and is
present at a majority of the contests in any sport will
receive a manager or stat letter and sports insert. A
student will only receive one of these letters, Subsequent
awards will be inserts.
The Colonial Council
The Colonial Council provides the following awards to
member schools :
Varsity League Plaque - to the champion or co-champion in
each recognized varsity sport (at least four schools must
participate for a sport to be recognized ) .
Championship Certificates - to each member of a championship
team
League Tournament Plaques - to the champion school of
each league tournament or meet.
Individual Trophies - to champions of league tournaments or
meets in certain sports: golf, tennis, track, wrestling,
cross-country, and bowling.
All-Star Certificates - given to the all-stars named in each
sport at the varsity level
Section 2
Section 2 provides certain awards to sectional winners and runnerup.
Championship Plaque - to the winning school of any
sectional tournament
Runner-Up Plaque - to the second place finisher in any
sectional tournament
Individual Patches - to the members of a team that wins
or finishes second in any sectional tournament.
The RCS Sports Association
*** An awards picnic and banquet will be provided to the
athletes and coaches in early June each year. It is imperative
that every coach be at this ceremony.***
The RCS Sports Association provides the following awards to
individual members of RCS sports teams:
Most Valuable Player Awards - presented at the athletic
awards banquet to one member of each varsity team who has
done the most for that team.
Most Improved Player Awards - presented at the athletic awards
banquet to one member of each varsity team who has shown the
most improvement during the season.
Athlete of the Year - presented to the most outstanding male
and female senior athlete. Candidates should be good school
citizens, have played at least two varsity sports in their
senior year, and have made outstanding contributions to their
teams. Athletes who have quit a sport in their senior year
are not eligible.
Sportsmanship Award. Presented to a male and female senior
athlete who earned at least 2 varsity letters in their senior
year, and have shown outstanding sportsmanship to their
teammates, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Coaches Award - presented to the male and female senior
athletes who have shown outstanding competitive spirit,
dedication, improvement, and hustle.
Scholar-Athlete Awards - given to the male and female
senior athletes with the highest scholastic average (class
rank). Must have played earned two varsity letters as a
senior.
SECTIONXIII
RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
TO:
R-C-S Faculty
FROM: Ronald T. Racey, Director of Athletics
DATE:
RE:
COACHING APPLICATION FOR YEAR
The following coaching positions should be available for________, depending
on budget approval and student interest. If you are interested in applying
for any of these positions, please complete the attached application and
return to the Director of Athletics.
FALL SPORTS
Varsity Football
Asst. Varsity Football (2)
J.V. Football (2)
Modified Football (2)
Varsity Boys Soccer
J.V. Boys Soccer
Modified Boys Soccer
Varsity Girls Tennis
Varsity Girls Soccer
J.V. Girls Soccer
Modified Girls Soccer
Varsity Volleyball
J.V. Volleyball
Modified Volleyball
Varsity Cross Country
Modified Cross Country
Golf
Varsity Fall Cheerleading
J.V. Cheerleading
Girls Swimming*
WINTER SPORTS
Varsity Boys Basketball
J.V. Boys Basketball
Freshman Boys Basketball
Modified Boys Basketball
Varsity Boys Bowling
Varsity Girls Basketball
J.V. Girls Basketball
Modified Girls Basketball
Varsity Wrestling
J.V. Wrestling
Modified Wrestling
Var. Winter Cheerleading
J.V. Winter Cheerleading
Boys Indoor Track
Girls Indoor Track
Varsity Girls Bowling
Boys Varsity Swimming
SPRING SPORTS
Varsity Boys Track
Asst. Boys Track
J.V. Boys Track
Varsity Girls Track
Assist. Girls Track
Varsity Baseball
J.V. Baseball
Varsity Softball
J.V. Softball
Varsity Boys Tennis
Modified Baseball
Modified Softball
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RAVENA-COEYMANS-SELKIRK ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
COACHING APPLICATION
INCUMBENTS SHOULD COMPLETE PART I AND II. NEW APPLICANTS MUST
COMPLETE PARTS I, II, AND III. PLEASE PRINT.
PART I
Name: ________________________________________________________
Address:
__________________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Home Phone:_______________________
Social Security Number
Work Phone: ________________
__________________________
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Position (s) applied for:
(PRIORITIZE BY SEASON)
1.
______________________________________________
2.
______________________________________________
3.
______________________________________________
4.
______________________________________________
5.
______________________________________________
6.
______________________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS REQUIRE ALL COACHES
TO HAVE COMPLETED THE APPROVED FIRST AID AND CPR COURSES. THE FIRST AID
COURSE IS VALID FOR THREE (3) YEARS, AND THE CPR COURSE FOR ONE (1) YEAR.
IN ADDITION, COACHES WITHOUT A VALID CERTIFICATE MUST SHOW EVIDENCE OF
COMPLETION OF THE TWO-HOUR CHILD ABUSE COURSE.
PART II
NAME ________________________
Have you completed the approved first aid course?
(Attach a copy of certificate)
Coaching Certification Status:
______
(Check all that apply)
___
Incumbent
___
Certified Physical Education Teacher
___
Certified Teacher
___
Completed Phase I (Philosophy of Coaching)
___
Completed Phase II (Health Sciences Applied to Coaching)
___
Completed Phase III (Theory & Techniques)
Which Sport (s)? __________________________________________
___
No coaching certification
___
Other: ____________________________________________________
PLEASE PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF CERTIFICATION (NEW APPICANTS
ONLY), AND A COPY OF FIRST AID AND CPR CERTIFICATION, IF ANY.
UNCERTIFIED PERSONS MUST OBTAIN FROM THE COMMISSIONER A
TEMPORARY COACHING LICENSE BEFORE COMMENCING A COACHING
ASSIGNMENT.
COACHING LICENSE APPLICATION WILL BE PROVIDED THROUGH THE
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S OFFICE TO SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS.
PART III
NAME __________________________
Experience:
Playing Experience (List Sport, Level, and Where Played):
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
Coaching Experience:
(List Sport, Level, and Where Coached):
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
References:
(Please include Position and Telephone Number)
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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Please state your coaching philosophy in a short paragraph:
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
I certify that the above information is correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signed: _________________________________
Date: _______________________
SECTION XIV
END OF SEASON PACKET
Sport:
______________________________________________________ (
Level:
Var _______
Coach:
______________________________________________________
JV_______
Fresh_______
)
Mod________
Date: ______________________________________________________
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING AND RETURN TO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR:
___
1.
A list of any CHANGES to your roster that was sent to me.
If anyone on your roster did not earn a letter please let me know.
___
2.
The end-of-season report, including highlights, team record,
outstanding players,
SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER. Varsity coaches should indicate the
Achievement Award winner and Most Improved Player for the end of
the year banquet
___
3.
An accurate UNIFORM inventory. Use attached form. Indicate
players that have
lost uniforms. (players are responsible for lost equipment.)
___
4.
An equipment and supply inventory.
USE FORM.
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5.
Please return the blue emergency cards to me with your packet.
(No payment can be issued without this signed form)
I certify that all of the pertinent above items have been completed and I
have stored my uniforms and equipment.
PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UNLESS ALL ITEMS ARE COMPLETED.
Signed: ______________________________
Date: ____________________
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APPROVED FOR PAYMENT: ____________________________________
DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS
LETTER WINNERS:
If you coached multiple levels please use your roster to designate which athletes
receive which letter (Varsity, JV, Frosh) on the roster that was previously sent to
me.
SEASON SUMMARY:
Sport:
________________________________________________
Level:
_____________________ Date: ___________________
(
)
Coach:
1.
__________________________________________________
TEAM RECORD:
League:
Overall:
WON _____
WON _____
Tournament Results:
LOST _____ TIED _____
LOST _____ TIED _____
(If not included in above)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
Championships (League, Section 2, Tournaments, State)
_________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________
2.
INDIVIDUAL ACHIEVEMENT:
League All Stars:
_____________________________________
Leading Scorer (s) If applicable: ______________________________
Outstanding Players:
_____________________________________
SPORTS ASSOCIATION ACHIEVEMENT AWARD (VARSITY ONLY) PLAYER WHO DID THE MOST
FOR YOUR TEAM THIS SEASON. DOES NOT HAVE TO BE A SENIOR.
(CONFIDENDIAL)
_________________________________
MOST IMPROVED PLAYER (VARSITY ONLY)
(CONFIDENTIAL)
_________________________________
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD (ALL LEVELS INCLUDING MODIFIED)
(CONFIDENTIAL) _________________________________
SEASON SUMMARY:
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________
PROGRAM NEEDS:
a. Budgetary/Equipment
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
___________________________
b. Facility
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________
c. Athletic Director assistance
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________
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UNIFORM INVENTORY:
SPORT:
_________________________________
Level:
Varsity _____
Modified _____
Coach:
YEAR: ___________
Junior Varsity_____
Freshman_____
_____________________________________
HOME UNIFORMS:
Number
This Year
Shirts, Jerseys, or Tops
Shorts or Game Pants
Year Purchased: _______
_____
_____
Condition: _________________________
Comment: ___________________________________________________________
AWAY UNIFORMS:
Number
This Year
Shirts, Jerseys, or Tops
_____
Shorts or Game Pants
Year Purchased: ________
Comment:
_____
Condition: ____________________________
______________________________________________________
WARM-UPS:
Number
This Year
Tops and / or Bottoms
Year purchased: ________
_____
Condition: ___________________________
Shared with what terms _____________________________________________
Comment:
_____________________________________________________
WHERE ARE UNIFORMS STORED? ____________________________________
UNIFORMS NOT COLLECTED FROM:
(AND REASON)
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY INVENTORY:
Sport: __________________________________
Level:
Varsity___
J.V. _____
Year: ________________
Fresh. _____
Mod _____
PLEASE LIST NUMBER OF EACH ITEM, ITEM DESCRIPTION, AND CONDITION OF MAJORITY
OF ITEMS IN EACH CATEGORY. USE GOOD, FAIR, OR POOR AS CONDITION
DESCRIPTION.
Number
ItemDescription
Condition
WHERE STORED: ___________________________________________
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