Transcript Medway High School Athletics

Medway High School Athletics
Fall Sports Parent/Athlete
Orientation
Turkey Trot
Road Race
Project Alex
4th Annual 5K Road Race.
Thanksgiving Morning 7:30 start
Alex Handy Memorial 5K
Road Race. September 13
7:30 am VFW
Athletics Administration Staff
• Rob Pearl- Athletic Director
• Beth Pawlyk- Trainer – Milford Regional Medical Center
• Christine Babicz, R. N.- School Nurse
High School Administration:
Dr. Dias, Principal
Mrs. Pearl – Dean of Student Services
Mr. Rubin – Dean of Student Activities
Superintendent – Dr. Judy Evans
Athletic Advisory Committee
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Members: School Comm. – Carole Bernstein
Teachers:
Parents:
Students: Greg Danehy, Jake Martin, Sarah
DiPillo, Shannon Simmons
• Need 2 sophomores
Purpose of this meeting…
• Brief overview of important rules and
guidelines
• Opportunity to meet coaches and know what to
expect.
• Turn in physical forms to be eligible for the first
practice session.
• Pay Athletic Fee ($235.00)*
• Checks collected tonight will not be deposited
until after the team rosters are announced –
approximately September 7.
Am I eligible to play?
• Must have passed 4 major subjects last year
• Registered on FamilyID.com
• History of Head Injury Report complete and
watched the video on www.nfhslearn.com
entitled: Concussion in Sports – What you need
to know
• Check/Money Order for $235 made payable to
Medway Athletics due before 1st game
Athletic Fees
• Athletic Fees
The Medway School Committee has authorized the
Department of Athletics to asses an Athletic Fee to
each student who will be participating on one of our
athletic teams during each season. The fee aids in
funding transportation for all teams as well as
supplementing the budget for game officials and
equipment. The fee is set on an annual basis. The
Medway School Committee reserves the right to set an
annual family cap as well. Currently the fee is $235 per
sport with an annual family cap of $940.
When do we begin?
• Single sessions for Football, and conditioning
for Cheering begin on August 19
• Double sessions for all other sports can begin
on August 21
• Coaches will explain practice schedule and
preseason scrimmages following this meeting
Student Athlete Guide to Athletics
*Posted on the Athletic web page
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Transportation to games
Sportsmanship*
Team Captains
Equipment and Facilities
School Tardiness and Absences – 4 consecutive periods.
Team Commitment (MIAA rule 45)
Communication from coaches
Chemical Health Rule*
Hazing – Zero Tolerance*
Concussion Awareness*
Expectations from families
• We encourage families to be active supporters of our
teams’ efforts by being positive role models that attend
events and encourage all to compete to the best of their
abilities. We also expect our supporters to be
representatives of the Medway School Department,
displaying good sportsmanship and fostering a positive
environment.
Sportsmanship Motto
• “Let the players play; Let the coaches coach; Let
the officials officiate; and, let the fans be
positive in everything they say and do”
What is considered Hazing?
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Any act that willfully or recklessly endangers the
physical or mental health of any student or other
person. Such conduct shall include whipping, beating,
forced physical exercises, exposure to weather, forced
consumption of any food, liquor, beverage, drug or
other substance, or any other brutal treatment or forced
physical activity which is likely to adversely affect the
physical health or safety of any such student, or which
subjects such student to extreme mental stress,
including extended deprivation of sleep or rest or
extended isolation.
• TITLE 1 CHAPTER 269 MASS GENERAL LAWS
MIAA Chemical Health Rule
• 1st Violation = 25% suspension from your
games
• 2nd Violation = 60% suspension
• 3rd Violation = 1 year suspension
• Make a pledge to yourself and your team to
remain chemical free. The risk isn’t worth the
consequences!
Physical Education class
• We expect all athletes to be positive contributors
to every physical education class.
• If you do not participate in PE class you will not
be allowed to practice or play on that day (page
8, Guide to Student Athletics).
Fall Sports
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Cheering - Varsity
Cross Country - Varsity
Field Hockey – JV and Varsity
Football – 3 Levels
Golf – JV and Varsity
Soccer – 3 Levels
Volleyball – 3 Levels
Middle School Fall Sports
• Co-ed Cross Country
• Field Hockey
• Girl’s Volleyball
• More sports to come in the winter and spring
Athletics Information
• Tryouts
Participation in athletics is a privilege given to those students
who meet all requirements set by the MIAA, the TVL and
Medway High School. Students try out voluntarily and, in doing
so, risk being cut. It is the judgment of the coaches that dictates
the selection and number of participants for teams.
• Playing Time
It is the responsibility of the MHS coaching staff to decide
which athletes should start a contest, who should play what
position, and how long each athlete should play. These coaching
decisions, which are often difficult to make, are made only by the
coaching staff.
Athletics Information Cont.
Speaking with a coach when an issue arises
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Call the Athletic Department (508-533-3239) to set up an
appointment.
If the coach cannot be reached, speak to the Athletic Director.
A return call from the coach will be arranged, or a meeting set
up for you.
DO NOT CALL A COACH AT HOME!!! A coach’s time
with family is severely limited during the season. The family’s
privacy should be respected.
PLEASE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CONFRONT A
COACH BEFORE, DURING, OR AFTER A CONTEST
OR PRACTICE. These can be emotional times for both the
parent and coach. Meetings under these circumstances do not
promote resolution.
Meeting with a Coach
• Should you decide you would like to schedule a
meeting with the AD – The coach and student
athlete MUST attend this meeting.
Athletics General Information
• Varsity- Highly Competitive and Instructional
• Junior Varsity- Instructional and Competitive
• Freshman/3rd Level- Instructional
• Middle School - Instructional
Concussions…
Concussion Information
• All Student/Athletes and at least 1
Parent/Guardian must go to
www.nfhslearn.com ; watch the 20 minute video;
answer the 5 questions
• Parent and athlete must sign off on FamilyID
form that concussion information was provided
to you.
• This is beyond the IMPACT test done with Beth
From the Athletic Trainer
Ms. Beth Pawlyk, ATC, CSCS
• Prevention
- Technique
- Proper stretching
• Evaluation
– Assess an injury to figure out what it is or isn’t
• Treatment / Management
– Talk to parents, Doctors
– Documentation
• Rehabilitation
– Strengthening
– Modalities (heat, ice, etc.)
– Affiliated with Milford Regional Medical Center
When to Utilize?
• ANYTIME for just about ANYTHING
– Blisters & paper cuts to ACL tears & elbow dislocations
• Best time to see me:
– Immediately after school, before games start (3:30pm)
• Location:
– Between boys & girls locker rooms, by stairs
• For any questions please call
508-533-6643 ext. 4576
Key Points to Know
• According to the MIAA: all athletes must be
medically cleared in order to participate in
practices & games, failure to do so will lead to
forfeiture of those games.
• Therefore: If an athlete sees a physician for any
injury or illness, s/he will not be allowed to
return to competition until the Athletic Trainer
& Nurse have received a written note from the
doctor.
Schedule Updates
• All of our schedules can be found at
• www.miaa.net Up to the minute schedule
changes will be posted as they occur.
• Printed schedules are also available tonight.
• All other information pertinent to Medway
Athletics can be found on our school web site:
www.medwayschools.org. Click on the link to
Athletics.
Social Media
• Follow the Athletic Department on Twitter
@MedwayAthletics
• Download the Medway High School app for
iPhones or Droids from the app store
Q&A
Thank you
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see you this fall.
“Go Mustangs”
Team Meetings
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Football – No meeting tonight
Cheering – Gym
Girl’s Soccer – Auditorium
Boy’s Soccer – Library
Field Hockey – Room 113-2 (just past Nurse’s door)
Golf – Guidance/School Counseling Area
Volleyball – Health Room 1024
HS Cross Country –Parent meeting on 8/22 at 6:00