Transcript BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS & ACTIVITIES

BENNINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
ATHLETIC PROGRAMS
WHERE ARE WE AT – CLASS A?
• NSAA Enrollment Figures 2014-2015
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SCHOOL
Elkhorn South
Gretna
Elkhorn
Blair
Norris
Waverly
Plattsmouth
Nebraska City
BENNINGTON
ENROLLMENT
794
654
607
521
487
414
390
316
275
AVG. CLASS SIZE
265
218
202
174
162
138
130
105
92
FORMER CONFERENCE SCHOOLS
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BENNINGTON
Platteview
Wahoo
Ashland-Greenwood
Douglas County West
Fort Calhoun
Arlington
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The NSAA uses enrollment figures for grades 9-11 of the current school year to
establish classifications for the next season. The figures are usually released
sometime around December.
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Elkhorn South is at the Top of Class B / Bottom of Class A depending on what sport
OR what schools are combining in a sport.
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Platteview is at the Top of Class C / Bottom of Class B depending on what sport OR
what schools are combining in a sport.
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207
202
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165
136
92
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STUDENT INVOLVEMENT
• 80% of BHS students were involved in at least one
activity this past year.
• Over 40% are participating in 2 or more activities.
• Band (62), Chorus (93), Volleyball (35), Baseball
(42), Boys Basketball(38) & Football (61) were the
highest involved activities.
• Involvement increased almost 13% from 2012-13
to 2013-14 (440 to 496).
• Attrition rate for all activities was 5.4% (496 to
469).
NSAA ELIGIBILITY
• Enrolling as a freshman establishes your
eligibility at your “home school.”
• Must have passed 20 hours (4 classes) the
previous semester & be currently enrolled in 4
classes (20 hours) to participate.
• 8 semesters to compete during High School.
• 19 years old on or after August 1 = INELIGIBLE.
TRANSFERS & OPTION ENROLLMENT
• Bennington does not accept Option or Open
Enrollment students due to being at operating
capacity for the district.
• March 15th is the deadline to submit Learning
Community / Open Enrollment Paperwork.
• May 1st is the NSAA deadline for eligibility
declarations by all schools.
• UNDUE INFLUENCE in the NSAA & EMC.
CONCUSSIONS & IMPACT TESTS
• LB 260 – The Concussion Awareness Act.
Effective July 2012; holds organizations
accountable for the education, diagnosis &
treatment of individuals believed to have
suffered a concussion.
• IMPACT TEST – Establishes a baseline of
cognitive operations involving reaction times,
memory & recognition.
RETURN TO PLAY & LEARN
• Athlete is diagnosed with a concussion…
– Removed from activity, parents notified & referral
form(s) sent home with athlete.
– Evaluated by a licensed health care professional.
– Receive clearance to return to activity
participation by the LHCP.
– Complete the return to play progression.
– Parent/Guardian submits the signed clearance
form to the school.
PHYSICAL EXAMS
• NSAA Bylaw 3.4: Each student who expects to
participate in athletic contests shall present
the school with certification that he/she is
physically fit to participate on an annual basis.
– Any physical taken May 1st or after will be
considered part of summer vacation.
– Recommended after Memorial weekend.
– Not required for Summer camps or leagues.
INSURANCE
• Family Insurance is considered the primary
source of care in the event of an injury that
results in medical treatment.
– Additional insurance is available (SAR)
• NSAA provides catastrophic coverage for grades
9-12, BPS has purchased coverage for grades 7 &
8.
– Excess medical, dental, rehab or custodial care.
– Loss of life, long term disability, Post-incident Crisis.
COMMUNICATION
• Schedules, Practices & Contests
– Hard Copy Calendars
– Weebly Site –
http://bennbadgerathletics.weebly.com/
• Coaches & Administration
– E-mail, phone & texting.
– District Calendar / R School Today
– Twitter - @WeRBennington
COACHES & SPONSORS
• Proactive Communication regarding
expectations, schedules, conflicts & team
activities.
• Appropriate Topics: Philosophy, Rules &
Handbook Interpretations, Lettering Policy,
Logistical Questions (departure, return,
release to parent).
• Off Limits: Playing Time, Game Management,
Position Assignment.
MORE COACHES
• Evaluated on an annual basis: Professionalism,
Organization/Management, Program
Development & Coaching Performance.
• Contacting Coaches
– Consider that there is another side to the story.
– 24 hours after a game.
– Unsatisfied? Contact the Head Coach or AD.
• Tasked with maximizing the potential of the
team while developing individuals.
SPORTSMANSHIP
• This includes the parents, relatives and
patrons that attend contests.
– Abusive or Vulgar language towards coaches or
officials.
– Gestures or Constant screaming during a contest.
– Confrontational and/or Emotionally Unstable.
– Intoxicated / Under the Influence of Alcohol
and/or Drugs.
FROM THE ATHLETES
• Screaming at the Officials.
• Constantly yelling at players, coaches, officials.
• Stay away from the dugouts, sidelines, team
entries & locker rooms.
• Support the coach & support my teammates.
• Not really interested in immediate analysis.
• Don’t go behind my back. Help me be
independent.
DATES TO REMEMBER
• ACT DATES: 9/13 (SB & VB), 10/25 (State
Marching Band), 12/13 (WR & BB), 2/7, 4/18
& 6/13.
• December 24-28 is the mandatory NSAA
Moratorium.
• Homecoming Dance is October 11, 2014.
• Prom is April 11, 2015.
College Eligibility
• Must register with www.ncaaclearinghouse.net and/or
www.playnaia.org
• This is done after the completion of Junior Year.
• Set up separate accounts – use the athlete’s e-mail
accounts / information
• $70 for each registration ($140 total)
• ACT / SAT scores must come directly from the testing
site.
• Print off transcript request form from the account and
turn it into the Guidance Office.
• It is an on-going PROCESS that takes weeks (not a day).
COLLEGE SIGNINGS
• Division I & II have “Signing Days” and/or
“Signing Periods” for their respective sports.
• Division III & NAIA schools do not have
“Signing Days.”
• Signing Celebration will take place in May.
• Contact Mr. Lamberty or Mr. Rischling if you
would like to be part of the this event.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT
• Parent Support is one of the top indicators of
athletic program success – we want you at the
games.
• REMEMBER – it is no longer your opportunity
to prove yourself to others.
• Be visible, be a resource, support your child,
support the coach & BE POSITIVE.
FINAL THOUGHTS
• Protect your child’s eligibility – check with the
school before participating in non-sanctioned
NSAA events.
• Everyone’s experience is different when it
comes to Activities & Athletics.
• In competition there will be winners & losers,
highs & lows, achievements &
disappointments – help our kids handle it.