1. Blackstone Valley Tech Athletics Incoming Freshmen Athletic Orientation Thursday, June 7, 2012 Michele S. Denise Director of Athletics & Student Activities

2. 6:30pm Welcome Athletic Overview Introduction of Coaching Staff 6:50pmMeeting with Fall Sports Coaches 7:10pm Meeting with Winter Sport Coaches 7:30pm Meeting with Spring Sport Coaches Tonight’s Agenda

3. League – Colonial Athletic League Valley Tech Teams Varsity – 18 Teams Junior Varsity – 13 Teams Junior Varsity – 13 Teams Freshmen – 5 Teams BVT Athletics Overview

4. Boys Soccer Varsity Varsity Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Girls Soccer Varsity Varsity Junior Varsity Junior VarsityCheerleading Varsity Varsity Junior Varsity Junior VarsityFootball Freshman Freshman Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Freshmen Freshmen Girls Volleyball Varsity Junior Varsity Freshmen Boys & Girls Cross Country Varsity & JVGolf Varsity Junior Varsity Field Hockey Field Hockey Varsity Fall Sports Teams

5. Boys Basketball Varsity Junior Varsity Freshmen Girls Basketball Varsity Junior Varsity FreshmenCheerleading Varsity Junior VarsityHockey Varsity Junior Varsity Winter Sports Teams

6. Baseball Varsity Varsity Junior Varsity & Freshmen Junior Varsity & FreshmenSoftball Varsity Varsity Junior Varsity Junior VarsityLacrosse Varsity Varsity Junior Varsity Junior Varsity Boys & Girls Track and Field Varsity Varsity Boys Volleyball Varsity & Junior Varsity Varsity & Junior Varsity Spring Sports Teams

7. Required Documentation  Emergency medical  Parental consent  Physical exam  Valid for 13 months after exam date  Must have current physical on file prior to tryout date to be eligible  Transfer Students – MIAA Forms Athletic Documents

8. Fall Tryouts  Cheerleading Tryouts – June 15 th & 16 th  Football Tryouts – August 22 nd  Soccer Tryouts – August 23rd  Volleyball Tryouts – August 23rd  Golf Tryouts – August 23 rd  Cross Country – August 23rd  Field Hockey – August 23rd Dates to Remember Freshmen Orientation Cookout Thursday, August 16, 2012

9.  Winter Tryouts – November 26th  Spring Tryouts – March 18th More Important Dates BVT Golf Tournament Wednesday, June 27 th at Highfields Brochures at Registration Desk or on line BVT Homecoming Friday, October 12 & October 13, 2012

10. Late Buses Late Buses Tues/Thurs3:15pm Sports Days 5:45pm Lockers - Locks provided by Athletes Lockers - Locks provided by Athletes Uniforms & Equipment Uniforms & Equipment Fitness Center Hours Fitness Center Hours Fundraising Activities Fundraising Activities Supports Provided to Activities

11. Barbra Whittier, Athletic Trainer Barbra Whittier, Athletic Trainer Facility Conditioning Techniques Game /Practice Injuries Parent Communication Reporting Injuries during the School Day Athletic Trainer

12. ImPACT Concussion Software ImPACT Concussion Software Baseline Screening (Freshmen & Junior Year) Testing Dates & Times Testing Dates & Times June Dates Consent Forms Sign up for appointments tonight Baseline Concussion Testing

13. What are they… What are they… Senior players may organize a series of dates & times to practice They are optional They are a good way to get out, meet other kids and get in shape They are not used as a criteria for making a team Usually is no adult supervision “Captain’s Practices”

14. Chemical Health/Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco Section 62.1 From the earliest fall practice date, to the conclusion of the academic year or final athletic event (whichever is latest), a student shall not, regardless of the quantity, use, consume, possess, buy/sell, or give away any beverage containing alcohol; any tobacco product; marijuana; steroids; or any controlled substance. This policy includes products such as “NA or near beer”. It is not a violation for a student to be in possession of a legally defined drug specifically prescribed for the student’s own use by his/her doctor. Chemical Health Policy

15. Chemical Health/Alcohol/Drugs/Tobacco Penalties First violation: When the Principal confirms, following an opportunity for the student to be heard, that a violation occurred, the student shall lose eligibility for the next consecutive interscholastic contests totaling 25% of all interscholastic contests in that sport. No exception is permitted for a student who becomes a participant in a treatment program. It is recommended that the student be allowed to remain at practice for the purpose of rehabilitation. Second and subsequent violations: When the Principal confirms, following an opportunity for the student to be heard, that a violation occurred, the student shall lose eligibility for the next consecutive interscholastic contests totaling 60% of all interscholastic contests in that sport. Chemical Health Policy

16. HARASSMENT Harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability in any form will not be tolerated. Such harassment includes unsolicited remarks, gestures or physical contact, display or circulation of written materials or pictures derogatory to either gender or to racial, ethnic, religious, age, sexual orientation or handicapped individuals or groups. HAZING Hazing is defined as any conduct or method of initiation into any student organization, which willfully or recklessly endangers the physical or mental health of any student or person. Incidents of hazing must be reported to the appropriate law enforcement officials as soon as reasonably practicable. Hazing & Harassment

17.  All Forms must be completed prior to any practice sessions  Athletic Fee $25.00 per season  BVT Directions Booklet  Student Athletic Handbook Parent Considerations Vacations Both Winter and Spring Seasons encompass Vacation Weeks, but teams will practice and play games during these periods.

18. www.valleytech.k12.ma.us (Game Schedules, Dates & Times, Scores)www.miaa.net (Directions, Rules & Regulations)www.highschoolsports.net (Game Schedules, Dates & Times, Scores ) Helpful Websites

19. 6:50pm Meeting with Fall Sports Coaches Girls Volleyball – Library Boys Soccer – Competition Center Girls Soccer – Competition Center Football – Cafeteria Cross Country – Old Gym Cheerleading – Cafeteria Annex Golf – Competition Center Field Hockey – Room 501 7:10pm Meeting with Winter Sport Coaches Boys Basketball – Library Girls Basketball – Competition Center Hockey – Cafeteria Annex 7:30pm Meeting with Spring Sport Coaches Boys Volleyball – Cafeteria Annex Track & Field – Library Lacrosse – Cafeteria Softball – Competition Center Baseball – Competition Center Coaches’ Meetings