Barrington Middle School Athletics Program Informational Forum Hosted by: Cathy Berei Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Welcome Thank You Introductions

Program Goals and Philosophy  An inclusive department that offers a wide variety of interscholastic and intramural athletic programs  Athletics are an integral part of the middle school experience and help develop young men and women into becoming positive, contributing members to the community of Barrington and society  It is our overall goal to prepare every student-athlete for participation, competition and success at the next level

Program Goals and Philosophy  Athletics can:  Enhance academic success  Offer opportunities to develop athletic ability  Build self-confidence  Build self-discipline and organizational skills  Build character and compassion  Develop citizenship, ethics and values  Foster good sportsmanship, fair play and honesty  Help to learn how to deal with adversity  Teach one how to be a humble loser and a gracious winner

Program Goals and Philosophy  We believe children develop differently and at different paces, therefore, we want to provide opportunities:  For students in all grades 5 through 8, emphasizing total school involvement and participation  For students of all physical, mental and social ability levels  That challenge each individual student-athlete at the appropriate physical, mental and social levels

Program Goals and Philosophy  Each individual interscholastic and instructional intramural program will teach student-athletes to:  Perform using proper technique, strategies and tactics of the sport  Learn the game rules and fair game play  Develop as athletes specific to their sport  Set appropriate short- and long-term goals  Work cooperatively, positively and how to be a good team member / what it means to be a part of a team

Best Places to Find Information  Webpage (linked from BMS Homepage)  Barrington Middle School Barrington Middle School  Bulletin Board (outside of the BMS gym)  Ask the student-athlete  Contact the coach ( or phone) directly  Contact the Athletic Director  (for the remainder of the school year) - Cathy Berei x193

2 Types of Programs  Interscholastic  Compete against other middle schools or middle school aged teams within the area  Intramural  Compete against other teams/individuals within Barrington Middle School

What We Have to Offer:  Fall - Interscholastic  Field Hockey-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Boys Varsity Soccer (grades 7, 8)  Girls Varsity Soccer (grades 7, 8)  Boys Cross Country (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Girls Cross Country (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Volleyball-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Fall - Intramural  Coed Instructional Soccer (grades 5, 6, interested 7, 8)  Coed Golf (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)

What We Have to Offer:  Winter - Interscholastic  Boys Basketball-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 7, 8)  Girls Basketball-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 7, 8)  Winter - Intramural  Coed Instructional Basketball (grades 5, 6, interested 7, 8)  Coed Table Tennis  Coed Floor Hockey

What We Have to Offer:  Spring - Interscholastic  Boys Lacrosse-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Girls Lacrosse-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Boys Track and Field (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Girls Track and Field (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)  Spring - Intramural  Coed Badminton

The Details…  Bus transportation is provided to an away game site and back to BMS  It is good, if you feel comfortable, to send the student- athlete with a cell phone…when game is over, they can call with an estimated time of arrival to BMS  Appropriate uniforms are lent to players for the season, they need to be returned at the end of the season  The athletics program does not supply all necessary equipment for every sport  For example - boys and girls lacrosse

The Details…  Unless prior arrangements have been made by the coach to supervise…when student-athletes have practices that do not start right after school (2:15-2:20), they must go home and then return to school at the appropriate time  Students are not allowed to be in the school after school hours unsupervised by an adult

Importance of Academics: Eligibility Policy  Academics take priority over athletics and extra- curricular activities  Eligibility Policy is stated in the BMS Student Handbook and on the BMS Athletics Webpage  ol/BarringtonMiddleSchoolAthletics/BMS- Handbook---Participating-in-Extra-Curricular- Activities.pdf ol/BarringtonMiddleSchoolAthletics/BMS- Handbook---Participating-in-Extra-Curricular- Activities.pdf

Health Physical Forms  Student athletes need an up-to-date physical form that approves them for participation EVERY year  Forms can be found:  hard copies  on BMS Athletics Webpage

SPORTSMANSHIP Expectations for Coaches, Participants and Parents/Guardians  Includes positive role modeling and behavior; Respect for ALL involved in the game; Respect for the game itself  Becoming a huge issue  Codes of Ethics / Conduct

BMS Athletics Booster Club  Support system of the athletics department and programs  Fundraising for equipment, uniforms, etc  Volunteer at cross-country meets, games, events  We Need You Involved  If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact the athletic director

Special Olympics Programs  Throughout the year, there are several opportunities for student-athletes to be involved:  Soccer  Basketball  Track and Field  Alpine Skiing  Opportunities as:  Student-athletes  Partner-athletes  Programs run by: Del Buker

Special Olympics Programs

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