Welcome to BMS Athletics Meeting Agenda 1.BMS Philosophy of Athletics 2.General Athletics

Requirements In order to be enrolled into the BMS athletic program, each athlete must have the following: All Physical Forms completed via Rankonesports.com BMS Girls Athletic Contract Hard Copy – Medical History & Examination Digital Copy – Pre-Participation Packet Tryout/Participate in one of the following sports: Cross Country, Volleyball, Tennis, Basketball, Track Dress out for athletics in Bear colors (Blue, white, Gray) until BMS Athletic Clothes arrive. Once they arrive, each athlete will be required to dress out in their athletic shirts.

BMS Philosophy of Athletics Middle School – Enjoyable Experience – Participation/School Spirit – We will always be coaching your child, challenging them to achieve high standards, yet demanding proper behavior at all times. – Build the Foundation for the total Athletic Program. – Winning is secondary at this level. We believe that if a middle school student has a great experience with their friends, and learns the fundamentals of their respective sport, we have accomplished the most important foundational goals in building the total athletic program.

Discipline All athletes who serve in ISS are NOT eligible to participate in any form of athletics (practice or games) from the time they serve until the following day after completion. Major Offenses – Please refer to the Parent/Student Athlete Handbook Student athletes will be held accountable not only during athletics, but also during and after the school day. They represent the Brewer Middle School Family wherever they go. Sport Rules – Each Sport will have their specific standards and will be covered during Parent Informative Meetings. **In cases of multiple athletes not meeting standards, group consequences will be administered, we are a team.

Grading Each athlete will start out with 100 points for the six weeks. Each student will receive two warnings, after which they will receive deductions for the following: -2 pts for Not Dressing Out. -2 pts for Not Participating. Academics All athletes will be expected to make a passing grade (above 70). Athletes who make below 70 at any 6 weeks grading report will NOT be eligible to participate in any athletic event. Furthermore, the coaching staff will push for excellence in all academic classes.

BMS Coaching Staff We are devoted to the development of your child, physically, mentally, socially and emotionally. We will be firm but fair. Coaches will do their very best to clearly communicate expectation and consequences. If we expect athletes to give 100% everyday, the coaches need to give the 100% everyday.

Athletic Clothes Order Information We will process orders for our athletic shirts once we have received all shirt order forms. Practice Shirts $10.00 Practice Shirt Order Form Athlete Name:_________________ Grade_______ Shirt Size_______ Quantity_______ Paid $10.00 _____Cash _____Check

Lockers Athletes will be assigned lockers. It will be the athletes responsibility to take care of their assigned locker and locker room, and keep it locked.

Laundry Athletes MUST take home and wash all clothes at least once a week.

Uniforms All BMS athletes will be issued athletic uniforms when available. They are expected to take care of and turn in all issued equipment. All uniforms not turned in will be charged to the athlete.

Sickness/Injury Any athlete who is injured during athletic care will be referred to the Brewer High School Athletic Trainers. Athletes must have a note for any sickness/injury that requires them to not participate. A parent note will work for 2 days. Anything longer than 2 days will require a note from a physician. Athletes are still expected to dress out unless the injury will not allow. Kimberly Tucker & Aaron Watson are our Athletic Trainers at the High School.

Non-Cut/Tryout Sport For Volleyball and Basketball, all players that make a team will be assigned to one of three teams, ABC, or Blue, White and Gray. During each specific time period for tryouts, the coaching staff will evaluate the players, based on their skills. Once assigned to a team, athletes still have a chance to move up or down to one of the other two teams.

Practice/Game Schedule 8 th Grade Practices in the morning. Practice begins at 7:00 AM. (Doors will open at 6:30) 7 th Grade Practices in afternoon until 4:45 PM. All schedules will be uploaded to RankOne. *7 th grade parents please make sure your child is picked up by 5:00 at the latest. We have responsibilities we must get to ASAP.

Discipline/Expectations 1.Be Accountable 2.Be Respectful 3.Be Responsible 4.Be Honest 5.Work Hard All of our players will be held accountable for the falling short of our expectations. Repeated offenders will be subject to meeting with the coordinator, possible probation, and possible removal from athletic program. Each parent and athlete will be required to comply with the athletic handbook.

Internet Communication Our athletics website is located at: ol/Departments/BMS_Athletics Please visit it regularly for updates and important information. Directions Visit for all information regarding directions to out of town games.

Bad Weather/Practice We have a system in place for weather updated. In cases of rain with no lightning, the team may/may not practice outside. Athletes should ALWAYS show up for morning practices no matter the weather, unless safety is in question.

Transportation All athletes will ride to and from all athletic events that take place away from BMS. In order to ride home with a parent/guardian or an adult designated by the parent, we must have a Travel Release Form on file. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Athlete to Coach Communication Our Coaching staff has an open door policy with all of our athletes. We are OPEN and HONEST with our communication with students and parents. We do not want to be blindsided about a situation that occurred days ago. We want our athletes to be comfortable in discussing things with us.

Middle School Staff Athletic Coordinator Sean Kenny Assistant Coaches Caitlin Bradley Rochelle Cook Jennifer Dexter Marisa Morton Karly Pancake

Volleyball Tryouts 7 th Grade 7th grade tryouts begin Tuesday, August 25 (beginning during the athletic period which will be 7th period, ending at 4:45 PM) – Tryouts will continue at the same times for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (time might change for Friday). – Teams will be decided by 4:45 PM Friday.

Volleyball Tryouts 8 th Grade 8th grade tryouts begin Tuesday, August 25 from 7-9 AM (ending during the athletic period which will be 1st period). – Tryouts will continue at 7 am for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (time might change for Friday). – Teams will be decided and posted by the end of school on Friday.

Lady Bears Volleyball For those athletes who make a volleyball team, there will be a parent informational meeting within the first two weeks of school. Games will be played on Thursday nights, except tournaments which will be on Saturdays.

Tennis/Tryouts * Cross Country tryouts for boys and girls will be Tuesday, August

Parent Involvement Please support the players and coaches on and off the field or court. A proper diet needs to be established at home. Limit the foods that provide little or no nutritional value. Proper hydration is very important. Behavior at games. Please leave the officials alone. If you are removed from a game there are consequences. Parent UIL Manual is available on the BMS athletic website.

Go Lady Bears!