1. 2013-2014 Rules Meeting

2. Physicals You must have a physical later than May 15, 2011. Students new to the school district must have a new physical Check in Activities if not sure what the date is of your physical.

3. Liz Cervenka, ATC Prior Lake High School

4. Athletic Training Room Fall Camp Hours – Week of 8/12 7am-3pm – Week of 8/19 10am-6pm Regular Hours – 3:00-5:30pm Location – Between boys/girls athletic locker rooms.

5. What is an Athletic Trainer? Prevention Evaluation Treatment Rehab Management …..Of musculoskeletal injuries

6. Additional Services Physical Therapy clinics – Savage – Lakeville – Burnsville Fairview Sports and Orthopedic Care clinics – Burnsville – Eden Prairie

7. MSHSL Rule (Bylaw 107.00) If your son/daughter is seen or treated by a physician for an injury or serious illness, they must bring a written note from the physician before they can return to practice or play in a game. This is for the student’s protection as well as to keep everyone informed as to the student’s readiness

8. Concussion Testing Baseline testing – Tool used to determine brain function under normal conditions – Approx. 30 minute computerized test – Retake baseline test every 2 years

9. Concussion Testing Post Concussion Testing – Taken only if a concussion has occurred – Taken once symptom free – Used to determine if the athlete needs to be held out from activity longer, not to return them back to participation sooner. – $20 post test

10. Contact Info plhsactivities.org – Training Room tab In the event of an injury, every effort is made to contact a parent or guardian. Communication is vital. Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns.

11. Grade Checks will be every two weeks. If failing on first grade check, student will have two weeks to get grades up. If failing any class at quarter, ineligible for two weeks Academic Eligibility

12. Attendance Regulations If Student is absent, he/she will not participate in co- curricular events on that day A Professional note will need to be given to the Activities Office in order for the student to participate

13. Violations First Violation- 6 weeks Second Violation and each subsequent violation- One Calendar Year

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17. Alcohol suppresses your training hormones for up to 4 days. You may show up to practice, but no improvement comes because the hormones you need to gain training results and conditioning are not there. Alcohol suppresses your training hormones for up to 4 days. You may show up to practice, but no improvement comes because the hormones you need to gain training results and conditioning are not there.

18. Sobering Statistics:  Athletes need to be fast on their feet and quick to react, but alcohol impairs reaction time for up to 12 hours after consumption.  Before a high school athlete even steps foot onto the field, court, ice, water, etc., overall performance potential is lowered by about 11.4% after recent heavy drinking.  Athletes who drink are twice as likely to become injured, as well as, more likely to get sick. American Athletic Institute, 2011

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20. Your Choices = Who You Are  Honor and Character – are you doing the “right thing” when no one is watching?  If you choose to use alcohol or drugs, how will your choice impact your teammates, coaches, parents and your future?  How will you support and influence your teammates to do the “right thing” when coaches or parents are not around?

21. Captains Any violation by a captain will result in removal as a captain at Prior Lake High School

22. Social Media Bullying “Dying to Belong” Video on plhsactivities.org

23. Suspension In school suspension for more than one period or out of school suspension shall result in no participation of co-curricular activities for the day CODE OF CONDUCT

24. Transportation Participants in co-curricular activities are required to ride the bus to and from events Parents must have a written request given to the Activities office beforehand if they wish to have their student ride home with another adult Parents may take their own son or daughter home if arrangements are made prior to the event

25. Registration Process www.plhsactivities.org Registration Payment Family Maximum- $850

26. South Suburban Conference Notify Me Button www.southsuburban conference.org www.southsuburban conference.org -Prior Lake High School