1. Welcome Back Parents Students Coaches 2013-2014

2. Purpose of this meeting Review Athletic and Activities procedures and policies MSHSAA Sportsmanship Citizenship

3. Academic Eligibility Requirements All incoming Freshmen are eligible for the Fall Semester Upper Classmen must have earned 3.0 credits the previous semester Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3.0 credit hours Change for next year will require students to have passing semester grades for all classes

4. Citizenship By-Law 2.2 Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Misdemeanors and Felonies – 10% OSS

5. Important Forms 1.Physical – 4 pages (prior to) – (14 practices) 2.Handbook Agreement 3.Communication Agreement

6. Signing out Athletes/Students Coaches will have a sign-out sheet available Only parents can sign students out unless prior verbal or written permission is given to the Secondary office prior to leaving for the activity

7. Sportsmanship Cheer for our TEAM, do not ridicule the other team or officials Learn the rules of the game. It will help you understand why certain situations occur and make the game more enjoyable Be Respectful Be Positive You are setting an example for your son or daughter and their teammates and friends

8. CRABC – Crest Ridge Athletic Booster Club President – Ed Bestgen Vice President – Kelvin Francy Secretary – Crystal Windholz Treasurer – Kristy Bestgen

9. Activities Pass Purchase from Booster Club Good for all home games except – tournaments, shootout, MSHSAA sponsored events Family $75 Couple $35 Individual $20

10. Schedules/Directions Pick one up Changes will occur- you will be notified as early as possible We verify game time and location prior to the event Sign up for text caster and get on the email list We have directions available to all events

11. Links to Information www.mshsaa.org www.crestridge.org gmail Concussion material Athletic Trainer – Kristine Ferrell

12. Other Stuff to Know Letter Award 25% College Try-outs All Star Games Camps/Clinics

13. Chain of Command See attached page 13 of Athletic Handbook Player/Coach Player/Parent/Coach Director of Activities Secondary Principal Superintendent

14. Important Dates 8/12 - First Practice HS Sports 8/15 – First Day of School 8/19 – First Day of MS FB Practice 8/19 – First MS VB practice 8/20 – Open House Meet the Cougars 8/23 – FB Jamboree @ OG 5pm 8/29 – Jr/Sr Parent Night 8/30 – Varsity FB Home v. East Buchanan 7pm 9/3 – VB JV/V v. Smithton 5:30pm

15. Thank You For supporting Crest Ridge Activities and Athletics We are looking forward to a successful year!!