WELCOME TO INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL

WE ARE GOING TO COVER: ▪ Why do schools offer activity programs? ▪ What is does it mean to be a Student-athlete? ▪ Partnering with your child ▪ Who is MSHSAA and what is their role? ▪ What does Ozark Middle School offer? ▪ How do we get started? ▪ Final thoughts and Questions

WHY DO SCHOOLS OFFER ACTIVITY PROGRAMS?  Enhance and supplement our academic programs  Practical application of character development initiatives  Avenue for students to pursue their interests and talents Life SkillsRespectful SafeResponsible Accountability Commitment Time Management Stress Management Nutrition Technique Team Work Competitive Spirit Success in a Fast Paced Environment Control Emotions Communication Knowing the rules of the game

WHAT IS DOES IT MEAN TO BE A STUDENT-ATHLETE? 1.Academic Success over Athletic Success 2.Live a drug free lifestyle. 3.Be willing to play any role to help the team. 4.Put the success of the team ahead of personal success 5.Recognize and commend the success of your teammates 6.Practice as hard as you will play in the game 7.Be coachable and in charge of your emotions and body language 8.Support and encourage your teammates. NEVER criticize your teammates 9.Your always an example…Be a Good One 10.Always learn from mistakes (Yours and Your teammates) 11.Show confidence and compassion, never arrogance 12.Compete everyday, every way, every play Playing time is usually determined by the 3 A’s Attitude Aptitude Attendance

PARTNERING WITH YOUR STUDENT-ATHLETE Be the Example ListenSupportEmpowerEncourage

WHO AND WHAT IS MSHSAA? M issouri S tate H igh S chool A thletic A ssociation MSHSAA is the Interscholastic Sports governing body for the State of Missouri. Home Page

WHO IS IN MSHSAA?

COMMON QUESTIONS Academic Eligibility ( )

COMMON QUESTIONS

WHAT DOES OZARK MIDDLE SCHOOL OFFER?

OZARK JUNIOR HIGH EXTRA- CURRICULAR BOYS Fall Cross Country Football Winter Wrestling Basketball Spring Track GIRLS Fall Cross Country Volleyball Cheer Winter Wrestling Basketball Cheer Spring Track Softball

JUNIOR HIGH CO-CURRICULAR Band Choir Art Speech Drama Drill Team Essay Contests Many more………

EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPONENTS Central Ozark Conference (Large School Division) Branson Pirates Carthage Tigers Carl Junction Bulldogs Neosho Wildcats Nixa Eagles Ozark Tigers Republic Tigers Webb City Cardinals Willard Tigers Non-Conference OpponentsConference Opponents Bolivar Liberators Buffalo Bison Camdenton Lakers Cassville Wildcats Harrison Arkansas Goblins Lebanon Yellow Jackets Pleasant Hope Pirates Logan Rogersville Wildcats Waynesville Tigers

CROSS COUNTRY 7 th / 8 th Boys and Girls Practice Begins August 15 8 Meets Physical Insurance Participants will be bused to the JH for practice.

VOLLEYBALL 7 th / 8 th Girls 7 th Tryouts: August 15 th 8 th Tryouts: August 17 th 10 Matches and 2 Tournaments Physical Insurance

FOOTBALL 7 th / 8 th Graders Practice starts August 15 ▪ 6:00 AM – 7:10 AM ▪ 3:05 PM – 5:05 PM 6 Games (Home HS) Physical Insurance 7 th grade participants will be bused to the JH for practice.

HOW DO WE GET STARTED? Get a Physical Copy it Turn in to the office Sign up during your lunch shifts Show up Monday August 15 Have Fun Compete Be a Student Athlete