1. BHS Athletics Winter Sports Meeting

2. Tonight’s Agenda
Part I: Auditorium Presentation Part II: Breakout Sessions with Coaches

3. All Sports Booster Club
Dana Eaton ASBC President

4. ASBC supports every team at Bethel High School
By purchasing extra equipment:
Softball pitching machine
Bounceback goals for boys and girls soccer
Portable goal posts for football
Lax goals
Hi pod camera the football team uses to record film of every game
Improvement of facilities:
New track system for hanging the banners on the gym walls
New welcome signs at both ends of the educational park
Huge wildcat sign for the back of the pressbox
By giving our atheletes:
$10,000 in scholarships annually
State and SWC championship and All-State banners for the gym
Fan buses to championship games
Even the ammo for the touchdown cannon blasts!
An end of year Senior Athlete Award night
  and much, much more!

5. All Sports Booster Club
How we raise the funds
Annual Ralph DeSantis Golf Tournament
Proceeds from the indoor and outdoor snack sheds
Selling spiritwear at the snack sheds
How you can get involved
Become the coordinator for your child’s sport
Come to a meeting, 2nd Tuesday of every month
Volunteer in one of the snack sheds when your team is assigned If you have more questions, us at and join the facebook group Bethel High School All Sports Booster Club.

6. Grade Requirements
Initial eligibility is based upon 1st Marking Period Grades
Pass a minimum of four courses
No more than 1 Failing grade for the Marking Period
Continued eligibility is based upon 2nd MP Grades

7. Eligibility
Complete an Emergency Athletic Form (Green Form) and bring it to the Main Office. (it requires an up-to-date physical on file in the nurse’s office).
Pay the $100 pay-to-play fee to the main office (get Green Form stamped PAID), and submit green form to nurse’s office for signature.
Complete the Parent/Student Agreement Form
Meet the grade requirement
On the first day of tryouts, give the coach the Green Form and Parent/Student Agreement Form
You are ready to play!

8. 1st Day for Winter Sports
Monday, December 2nd*
* Girls Basketball starts Monday, Nov. 25th
Each sport will provide details regarding time/location of tryouts/practice

9. Additional Forms 1. Permission to Leave Team
If a student makes the team, but decides not to participate within 2 weeks of the start dates, the pay-to-play fee will be refunded. For Winter Sports 2013, the two-week cut off dates are as follows:
Girls Basketball – start 11/25, two-week cut off 12/9
Boys Basketball – start 12/2, two-week cut off 12/16
Indoor Track – start 12/2, two-week cut off 12/16
Swimming – start 12/2, two-week cut off 12/16
Wrestling – start 12/2, two-week cut off 12/16
Ice Hockey – start 12/2, two-week cut off 12/16
2. Parental Transportation Form
Athletes are expected to travel to/from all away games with the team. In the event that the parent will bring the athlete home after an away game, the Parent Transportation Form needs to be completed prior to the leaving for the game. The permission is to transport the parent’s athlete only.
3. Student Transportation Form
The same holds true for use of the Student Transportation Form.

10. Communication Guidelines
Encourage your son/daughter to address any concerns directly with the coach before you get involved.
If the issue does not get resolved in this manner, or you feel that a matter requires your intervention directly, contact the coach directly.
Avoid discussing a matter before/after a game or practice
If meeting with the coach does not provide a satisfactory resolution, call the Athletic Director to discuss the matter.

11. Sportsmanship
Good sportsmanship is an expectation for players and fans alike. Taunting, booing and the use of inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Please respect the decisions made by game and school officials. Those who violate this code will be asked to leave the stadium. Please cheer for your team, not against the other team. Thank you for supporting Bethel Athletics.

12. @BethelSports @ciacsports

13. Social Media A few reminders……..
The info you post online is not private
The info you post online is permanent
As a student athlete, your post represents your team, your school, and your community
Posts about alcohol & tobacco, or those that are derogatory towards other people/players are never acceptable
Post topics/comments that highlight positive accomplishments!

14. CIAC Website http://ciacsports.com/site/ Schedules Maps and Directions
Updates
College Bound Athlete Resources

15. Athletic Trainer Amy Chiusano chiusanoa@bethel.k12.ct.us
ext. 113
Availability
– Amy arrives at BHS about 1:00 each day

16. Concussions Signs/Symptoms Headache Nausea Balance problems/dizziness
Sensitivity to Light/Noise
Feeling Sluggish
Feeling foggy or groggy
Concentration/Memory programs
Confusion

17. Concussion – cont’d
Athletes can not return to play on the day of a concussion
Athletes must be cleared by an appropriate health-care professional before being allowed to return to play in games or practices
Upon return from a concussion (physician clearance), athletes must complete “Return to Play” ImPACT Test (performed by Athletic Trainer). Athletes will then complete a 4 – 6 day “Return to Play” protocol.
All coaches are required to participate in concussion education as part of their coaching certificate.

18. NCAA Clearinghouse
For students who want to participate in athletics at the DI and DII level
NCAA looks at the grades you earned in core courses
GPA and SAT requirements based on a sliding scale
Athletes should register with the Clearinghouse before the end of Junior Year
Additional details at

19. BETHEL ROTC/ATHLETIC DEPT CHALLENGE
The Challenge: participation from 100 BHS athletes representing all teams. 5K Memorial Tribute Run Saturday, May 17th 8:00 am Please see the entry form for more details.

20. Coach Information Sport Coaches Location Boys Basketball
Varsity: Anthony Hill
JV: Dennis Morsey
Fr: Ryan DeRubertis
Room 228
Girls Basketball
Varsity: Anderson Rawlins
JV: Jim Mullins
Fr: TBA
Room 227
Wrestling
Varsity: Jeremy Hodza
Asst: Mike Kaptein
Room 226
Indoor Track
Varsity: Yvonne Grimes
Asst: Peter Eckert
Auditorium
(Fri. Nov. 22nd – 2:30 Café)
Ice Hockey
Varsity: Rusty Granacker
Asst: Ned Costanzo
Swimming
Varsity: Katie McGowan
Asst: Tate Rogers
Room 213

21. GO WILDCATS!