FALL SPORTS PARENT MEETING Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at 6:30 pm Auditorium

BROOKE POINT ATHLETICS Mr. Roger Pierce Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities Ms. Karen Miller Administrative Assistant

TRYOUTS Physical preparation Required forms: VHSL Athletic Participation Form on or prior to first day (to AD office) Stafford County Athletics and Activities Code of Conduct forms by second day Blue Emergency Card to coach by second day

VHSL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS  MUST have completed VHSL Athletic Participation Form (physical dated AFTER MAY 1, (Forms available on the Brooke Point Athletics web page or at  MUST currently be enrolled in at least FIVE SUBJECTS, or their equivalent, offered for credit and which may be used for graduation AND MUST HAVE PASSED AT LEAST FIVE SUBJECTS, or their equivalent, the previous school year.

VHSL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 3.Academic Eligibility will be based on 2015 end of year grades. Students MUST have passed five classes offered for credit and which may be used for graduation. 4. VHSL Transfer/Residency Rule

EXTRA/CO-CURRICULAR POLICY Student in good standing School attendance Rules of conduct

BULLYING An act of aggression May occur by a single person or a small group Physical or psychological Hitting, threatening, intimidating, teasing, taunting, name calling, spreading rumors, targets weaker individuals

HAZING An action or situation created by a group to intentionally produce mental or physical discomfort, embarrassment, harassment, ridicule

Zero Tolerance automatic consequence as defined in Student Code of Conduct, Athletics and Activities Code of Conduct and/or Team Rules Any infraction

CONCUSSIONS Symptoms-headache, nausea, balance problems, dizziness, double/fuzzy vision, feeling sluggish/groggy, concentration or memory problems, confusion Medical Emergencies-loss or decreasing level of consciousness, unable to be awakened, breathing irregularity, severe or worsening headache, persistent vomiting, seizures

CONCUSSIONS (Cont.) Strategies to Reduce the Risk of Concussions-knowing/understanding signs/symptoms, early reporting to coach, parent/trainer, practicing proper technique/form of sport, practicing good sportsmanship, wearing proper equipment (properly fitted helmets, mouth guards fitted and worn properly

Sportsmanship all about RESPECT Players / Coaches Parents / Spectators Ejection Policy VHSL suspension plus BP additional day(s) Online sportsmanship course before return Possible additional consequences SPORTSMANSHIP

Athletics and Activities Code of Conduct Distributed to all athletes/on line Mandatory Signature Packet for parents and athletes Due to coach by second day

Information for Potential College-Bound Student Athletes: Brooke Point Athletics web page at: Scholarship requirements Counseling Office-Mrs. Falk NCAA

Playing time 24 hour rule Proper steps for resolving issues-chain of command Students who quit an in-season sport may not participate, during that season, in off-season conditioning or practices COACH / PARENT COMMUNICATION

PARKING AT STADIUM Limitations due to construction Parents should plan to pick up students in the upper parking lots and not at the stadium/baseball/softball fields. Parking will be monitored during events to only allow officials, coaches, and special needs parking. Parking near the baseball field is hazardous during games. Brooke Point will not be liable for damage to cars.

ACTIVITIES PASSES Passes are good for regular season HOME games only and can be purchased in the Activities Office by appointment. Ticket prices are $6 per person except Freshman or JV ONLY games, ticket prices are $5 per person. RATES $175Family Pass $50Student Pass $100Per Season

ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB Membership $10 Opportunities to get involved Spirit Apparel by contacting ABC Spirit Wear contact is

ATHLETIC TRAINER Chris Serafin MS, VATL, ATC Nutrition Hydration Proper Rest Heat vs Ice Team Physician Communication Steroids & Supplements Concussions, IMPACT and Return to Play Medication/Treatment forms in clinic-parents responsible to inform coaches/trainer/nurse Doctor’s notes *Athletic Trainer/Training Room not available for out of season practices.

FALL HEAD COACHES FootballCoach Buzzo (aud) Field HockeyCoach Rehbein (403) VolleyballCoach Moncur (gym-G) Cross CountryCoach Pina (gym-B) GolfCoach Hamlett (412) CheerleadingCoach Leonard (C2)

ATHLETICS / ACTIVITIES OFFICE Located in Commons 2 Phone (540) ext 4425 Roger Pierce Assistant Principal for Athletics & Activities Karen Miller Administrative Assistant