1. Desert Pines High School Fall Sports Parent Meeting

2. Athletics Staff Mr. Michael Rolands Ms. Gertha Robertson
Assistant Principal Athletics
Ms. Gertha Robertson
Athletic Director
Ms. April X- Brown
Athletic Secretary
(702) ext. 4204
Athletics Staff

3. Welcome Back! Changes this year Tico Rodriguez-Football
Derek Brown-Boys Cross Country
Sopheap Khuon-Girls Volleyball
Lonnie Cambell-Girls Basketball
Richard Luong-Boys Tennis
Welcome Back!

4.
Post season appearances: boys soccer, girls soccer, football
Girls cross country Divisional Champs, 5th place at State Championships
Wrestling 6 qualifiers for State Championships
Boys track 4th at State Championships
Boys Basketball Divisional, Regional, State Champions
Welcome Back!

5. Mother of former DP student-athlete Shi-Quan Nettingham
Shi-Quan Nettingham lettered 3 years in cross country, 4 years in track and field, and served as the basketball manager
Currently attending Dixie State College. Member of the Men’s Cross Country team.
Ms. Shae Nettingham

6. Athlete Rules, Policies and Procedures Mr. Rolands

7. Dress Code Guidelines Implications
Colors: Khaki, Navy, White, Royal Blue, Black, Gray, and Brown
Solid colors, no pattern, no words, and no brand logos
Shirts must have a collar
First Infraction: Warning
Second Infraction: Required Parent Conference
Third Infraction: 1 day suspension
Fourth Infraction: 2 day suspension
Fifth Infraction: 3 day suspension
Sixth Infraction: 4 day suspension
Seventh Infraction: Recommendation to Behavior School
Students placed on RPC or suspension are ineligible to practice or compete in athletic contests until they are reinstated.
Game days:
Team Dress Up days: must still meet dress code guidelines
Collared shirts must be worn under uniforms, t-shirts
Dress Code

8. School Tardy Policy Students are expected to be on time to every class
“Lock outs” will occur once the final bell rings
Locked out students report to Dean’s Office
Tardy students will be placed on RPC the next school day
Students remain on RPC until parents signs the student back in
Students on RPC are not eligible to practice or participate in athletic contests until they are off RPC
School Tardy Policy

9. Attendance Policy Non Game Day Absences:
CCSD Regulation states:
Any student absent from class on the day of an activity will not be permitted participation that day or evening unless an excuse has been granted, in advance, by the principal.
Any student who is declared truant will be ineligible for a period of one week after the infraction is discovered.”
Non Game Day Absences:
Turn in an excuse note no later than 3 days after the absence to the attendance office
Turn a copy into the athletic office as well
Not eligible to practice that day
An unexcused absence will result in being declared ineligible
Game Day Absences
Prearrange with Mr. Rolands
Attendance Policy

10. CCSD Title IX Compliance
Facilities/Equipment
Student Interest and Opportunities
Equal facilities and equipment for male and female athletics
Stadium lights and locker rooms are common compliance issues
Conducting surveys to measure athletic interest.
Schools do not have to offer the same sports to males and females. Institutes must accommodate to the same degree the athletic interests and abilities of each sex in the selection of sports.
Now offering Flag Football in the winter based upon student surveys.
CCSD Title IX Compliance

11. Participation in Athletics:
Title IX Site Visit
Meeting Title IX Compliance
Specific Concern:
Increase Title IX awareness in the school and community
Recommendations:
Ensure Title IX information is available to all students/parents.
Provide Title IX training to coaches
Utilize parent letter and school website to increase awareness
School Population:
Male: 53.33%
Female: 46.66%
Participation in Athletics:
Male: 57.20%
Female: 42.80%
Equal facilities and funding
Creating of flag football program
Title IX coaches training
Updating athletics webpage
Title IX fliers
DP Title IX Compliance

12. Athlete Eligibility Ms. Robertson

13. Athletic packets must be completed and turned in before any athlete is eligible to participate in a sport
Athletic packets are good for the entire school year
They may be purchased for $20.00 from the school banker (main office)
NEW POLICY: Athletes are now required to get a physical every year
Athletic Packet

14. Student-athletes are required to have insurance to participate in athletics.
Insurance information must be provided in the athletic packet
Students who do not have insurance may choose to purchase school insurance.
See the athletic office or head coach for school insurance packets
Health Insurance

15. Academic Eligibility Initial Athlete Eligibility:
Must have a 2.0 GPA from the previous semester to be declared eligible and placed on the NIAA team roster.
Fall sports eligibility is based upon Spring 2013 semester grades
Seasonal Eligibility:
Grade checks are performed every 3 weeks
Probationary Status-currently failing one or more classes
Week One-Warning. Student-athlete has one week to get their grade up. Still eligible to participate
Week Two-Declared ineligible. Student-athletes will sit out the entire week.
Week Three-Removed from the NIAA roster and no longer eligible to finish the season.
Academic Eligibility

16. Athletic Trainer Services Injury Doctor Visits Physicians Referral
Taping
Ice
Injury rehabilitation
Doctor referrals
Student-athletes should see the trainer for nagging or traumatic injuries
RICE
Rest
Compression
Elevation
Doctor Visits
If a student-athlete sees a doctor for an injury they must provide proof the doctor has cleared them to return to practice
Physicians Referral
Athletic trainer may request that student-athletes see a doctor before returning to practice and competitions
Athletic Trainer

17. NCAA Eligibility Ms. korth

18. Before participating in any NCAA athletic contest, student-athletes must be cleared by the NCAA clearinghouse.
NCAA clearing house reviews students final transcripts and test scores to determine if a student-athlete has meet the NCAA requirements.
to register
NCAA Clearinghouse

19. NCAA Academic Standards
Core Course Requirements
Minimum 2.3 GPA in core courses
Unweighted
Grades are locked for core classes on first attempt
Take the SAT/ACT Exam
16 core courses.
10 taken before students 7th semester (Senior Year)
4 years English
3 years Math
2 years natural/physical science
2 years social studies
1 year additional English, math, or science
4 years of any of the above, foreign language, religion or philosophy
NCAA Academic Standards

21. Questions?

22. Join us in the QUAD for a BBQ after your individual team meetings!
Football Theater
Boys Soccer Room 404
Girls Soccer Room 200
Cross Country Room 410
Tennis Room 406
Girls Golf Room 408
Girls Volleyball SAC
Join us in the QUAD for a BBQ after your individual team meetings!
Team Meetings