Granville Exempted Village Schools 2017-2018 Athletic Fall All-Sports Meeting Kevin Jarrett Athletic Director Laura Whittington Secretary 740-587-8157

Granville Exempted Village Schools Administration Jeff Brown – Superintendent Ryan Bernath – Asst. Superintendent Matt Durst – Principal GHS Scott Carpenter – Asst. rincipal GHS Lisa Ormond – Principal GMS Dustin Grime – MS AD/Dean GMS

2017-2018 Fall High School Head Coaches Girls’ Cross Country – Chrisi Rogerson Girls’ Tennis – Keith Mullins Field Hockey – Bobbi Seidell Girls’ Golf – Gerald Holmes Cheerleading – Julie Hardesty Girls’ Soccer – Scott Forster Volleyball – Todd Parkison Boys’ Golf – Marvin Bright Football – JR Wait Boys’ Soccer – Shawn King Strength/Cond – Dan Inglis, Director, OSU Sports Medicine - Sports Performance Athletic Training – Brei Miller, Steve Rose

2017-2018 Fall Middle School Head Coaches Cheerleading– Misti Postle Volleyball 7th – Nikki Flowers Volleyball 8th – Aundrea Noe Girls’ Cross Country – Renee Haley Football 7th – Terry Link Football 8th – Jason Muhlenkamp Boys’ Golf – Paul Drake Boys’ Cross Country – Renee Haley

Points of Emphasis Tardies and Attendance Prior Notification Athletic Handbook Concessions

Tardy To School Excused: Excused tardies are lateness to school which would be legally permissible absences as stated in the Excused Absences section of the handbook. Excused tardies must be verified by parent note, phone call, or personal visit to the school office. Unexcused: The student is tardy for reasons other than those stated by the Excused Absences section of the handbook. Students arriving at school after 8:20 a.m. without notice from parents may receive a two-hour Saturday school.

Tardy To School Students who are tardy (excused or unexcused) to school cannot participate in any contest or performance for that day unless they receive an exception approved by the principal per board policy 2431, Section B. A student must be present a full school day if they are to participate in a contest/performance on that school day. However, students are allowed two tardies (arrive to school prior to 8:20 a.m.) per semester. After the two tardies they must be present the full day if they are to participate in a contest/performance on that day. Special exceptions such as medical or dental appointments can be approved by the principal, but the request must be made prior to the game/activity day. A student must be in attendance for four full periods before he/she is permitted to participate in practice for that day.

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY Consequences for Violations 1. First Offense during the student’s school career A. Loss of any leadership position activities for the remainder of the year and may not receive MVP or other post-activity school honors. B. Suspension from 30% of the scheduled regular season athletic contests. Any partial game suspensions shall round to the next whole game (Ex: 2.1 = 3). C. The percentage of suspension not completed would carry over to the next season/activity. D. During the violation period, the athlete shall be permitted to practice with the team, but shall be denied to travel, dress for games and the privilege to sit with the team on the bench during games.

Consequences for Violations GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY Consequences for Violations 2. Second Offense during the student’s school career A. A., C., and D. same as First Offense. B. Suspension from 50% of the scheduled regular season athletic contests. Any partial game suspensions shall round to the next whole game (Ex: 2.1 = 3).

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR SUBSTANCE ABUSE/TOBACCO POLICY Consequences for Violations 3. Third Offense during the student’s school career A. The student is removed from all extracurricular activities for one year from the date of the infraction meeting. B. After one year of the suspension has been served, the student may apply to the Athletic director for reinstatement. The final determination of reinstatement is at the sole discretion of the athletic director and Principal. The student may apply each year for reinstatement.  

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR SUBSTANCE USE TESTING POLICY All students in grades 9-12 who participate in a competitive extracurricular activity will be automatically placed in a pool of students who will be randomly tested for substance use throughout the school year. The results of random tests will be communicated only to the parents/guardians of the students as long as the tests are negative for substances (no substances detected). In the event of a positive test result: The results are communicated only to the parents/guardians of the students. The students testing positive will be automatically placed into the testing pool for a minimum of two additional tests. The results of each of these subsequent tests will be reported to the parents/guardians. Any positive results of these subsequent tests will be reported to the school district.

GRANVILLE EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT EXTRACURRICULAR SUBSTANCE USE TESTING POLICY (CONT.) Positive test results on these subsequent tests will result in the consequences outlined in the policy. Students in grades 9-12 who do not participate in a competitive extracurricular may be voluntarily included in the testing pool. The cost of testing, in this situation, would be the responsibility of the parents/guardians, and the results of the tests would be shared exclusively with the parents/guardians. Parents/guardians have the ability to opt their students out of the random substance use testing program.    

Granville High School Substance Use Testing FAQs Q: When is my student eligible to be tested? A: Once a student establishes membership in a competitive extracurricular, they are included as a part of the testing pool for one calendar year. For example, a fall athlete established membership in a fall sport on August 1. They are included as a part of the testing pool until July 31 of the following year. They will be included until they are removed from the testing pool by doing one of the following: Complete and submit an opt-out form Discontinue membership in the competitive extracurricular by non-participation  Q: Can I opt my student out of the substance use testing program at the conclusion of a season of a competitive extracurricular activity? A: No. Once students establish membership in the competitive extracurricular and become a member of the testing pool, they are included for a calendar year as mentioned above. Q: If I am 18 years old, can I opt myself out of the substance use testing program? A: Only 18 year olds who are not dependents of their parents/guardians can opt out of the program without a parent/guardian signature.

Granville High School Substance Use Testing FAQs Q: If I am 18 years old, can I opt myself out of the substance use testing program? A: Only 18 year olds who are not dependents of their parents/guardians can opt out of the program without a parent/guardian signature. Q: What communication will I receive from the testing vendor? A: No news is good news. Only positive test results will be communicated to parents/guardians.  

Granville High School Substance Use Testing FAQs  Q: Can I call the testing vendor to confirm the negative results of my student’s test? A: Yes. The parent/guardian will need to reference the student copy of the Custody and Control Form to learn the results.   Q: If my student is a member of more than one competitive extracurricular activity, does he/she need to submit more than one consent or opt-out form? A: No. Consent or opting-out applies to all activities in that particular school year.

THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION Preseason Information for 2017-18 Meetings

Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs

• Fosters a sense of community and •  Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs Participation in interscholastic athletics programs is educational in nature and: • Complements your school experience. • Fosters a sense of community and teaches lifelong lessons of hard work, teamwork, citizenship and discipline. • Promotes a lifetime appreciation for sports and healthy lifestyles.

Participation in interscholastic athletics programs: •  Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs Participation in interscholastic athletics programs: • Helps prepare you for the next level of your life as a responsible adult and productive citizen. Interscholastic athletics programs are not designed to prepare you for the next level of sports.

•  Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs The educational components of participation in interscholastic athletics programs make it unique. This is unlike many other non-school organizations that promote free player movement, the athletic development of the individual and provide a showcase for those individuals.

• Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs Participants in interscholastic athletics programs should engage in a well-rounded experience that includes participation in a multitude of extracurricular activities. In interscholastic athletics: • Student academic achievement and success take priority over athletics achievement and success. • The success of a team is more important than individual awards. Participation in interscholastic athletics programs is a privilege, not a right.

Basic OHSAA Rules & Regulations

•  General OHSAA Eligibility Standards Eligibility rules exist to help maintain competitive balance in school sports and to promote the purpose of education-based athletics. As a student-athlete, YOU are responsible for your compliance. Besides OHSAA regulations, your school also has the authority to establish additional academic standards and codes of conduct.

•  General OHSAA Eligibility Standards In order to maintain eligibility, you must be officially enrolled in an OHSAA member school, or participating in accordance with state law, and you must have a biological and/or adoptive parent who lives in Ohio. You may not be eligible if you are competing under a false name or have provided your school with an incorrect home address. You may not be eligible if you have been recruited to attend this school.

•  OHSAA Scholarship Standards All incoming ninth graders must have received passing grades in a minimum of five subjects in the immediately preceding grading period. All grades must be recorded in a student’s academic record. To maintain eligibility, high school students must have received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period.

•  OHSAA Scholarship Standards All incoming seventh graders are eligible insofar as the scholarship bylaw regardless of previous academic achievement. To maintain eligibility, 7th-8th grade students must have received passing grades in a minimum of five classes in the immediately preceding grading period.

 OHSAA Scholarship Standards Students taking College Credit Plus must comply with OHSAA scholarship standards. All students participating via state law that permits home educated, non-public, community and STEM school students to participate at public schools must also comply with OHSAA scholarship standards. Semester and yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility unless your school provides grades at the end of a semester or school year pursuant to Board of Education policy.

• OHSAA Scholarship Standards To attempt to regain OHSAA eligibility, summer school grades, including College Credit Plus courses, may NOT be used to substitute for failing grades received in the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of enough courses taken the preceding or subsequent grading period. If you drop a course or change your schedule, it is critically important that you contact your principal, school counselor or athletic administrator to see if this affects your eligibility. The OHSAA has no minimum grade point (GPA) requirement, thus issues regarding eligibility when only the state-mandated GPA is of concern are strictly a local school district matter and not an OHSAA matter.

•  OHSAA Semester Standards No high school student will be eligible if he or she has been enrolled in high school for more than eight semesters. No 7th-8th grade student will be eligible if he or she has been enrolled in 7th-8th grade for more than four semesters.

•  OHSAA Age Standards High school students will be ineligible whenever they turn 20 years old. Seventh- and eighth-grade students who turn 15 before August 1st are also ineligible for 7th and 8th grade sports but MAY BE eligible to participate in high school athletics.

•  OHSAA Non-School Team and Program & Out-of-Season Standards You will be ineligible if you are a member of a school team competing on a non-school team in the same sport during your school team’s season (example: club soccer team during school’s soccer season). Coaches and schools cannot require that you participate in an open gym/open facility OR in a conditioning or instructional program. Violations of this regulation will result in penalties.

• OHSAA Non-School Team and Program & Out-of-Season Standards There are certain restrictions regarding tryouts, practices and competitions with non-school teams before, during and after the school season. There are also restrictions for instruction you can receive from school coaches outside of your season in an OHSAA team sport (baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball and volleyball) and some OHSAA individual sports (cross country, track & field and wrestling). There are no restrictions for instruction you can receive from school coaches outside of your season in many OHSAA individual sports (bowling, golf, gymnastics, swimming & diving and tennis).

•  OHSAA Amateur Standards You could lose your amateur status and forfeit your eligibility if you compete for money or other monetary compensation OR capitalize on your athletic fame by receiving money, merchandise or services or by entering into an agreement with a professional team or agent.

•  OHSAA Transfer Standards Once eligibility has been established at a member high school and you transfer to another school, you will be ineligible for all contests until the first 50 percent of the maximum allowable regular season contests have been competed in any sport in which you participated during the 12 months immediately preceding your transfer. This regulation has several exceptions, most of which require a ruling from the OHSAA Commissioner’s Office.

•  OHSAA Transfer Standards Should you have transferred to this school, you must ensure all required paperwork has been submitted to the OHSAA AND the state office has granted approval for eligibility. Immediate eligibility will be granted only if one of the exceptions to the OHSAA transfer regulation has been met.

•  General OHSAA Eligibility Standards There ARE exceptions to some OHSAA regulations. If you believe you qualify for an exception or you have questions pertaining to your eligibility or about any of the regulations, please consult with your school principal or athletic administrator. Ask your school principal or athletic administrator to discuss any unresolved issues with the administrators in the OHSAA office who handle eligibility issues. You can also review all OHSAA regulations on eligibility standards by going to the OHSAA website at www.ohsaa.org.

Phone: Athletic Training Office – 740-587-8105 xt:5066 Granville Athletic Training Steve Rose – OSU Sports Medicine Brei Miller - OSU Sports Medicine Team Physician: Dr. Steve Albrechta OSU Sports Medicine Phone: Athletic Training Office – 740-587-8105 xt:5066 Steve’s Cell – 614-314-8237 Brei’s Cell – 330-507-7513 Email – Srose@granvilleschools.org Email – Bmiller@granvilleschools.org

Sports Medicine Team Policies Injury Reporting Athlete must report to coach first then see athletic trainer All injured athletes are expected to attend practices or games

Medical Referral for Injuries Policies (Cont.) Medical Referral for Injuries Documentation for RTP must be provided regarding injury, treatment, and participation status No athlete will participate until proper documentation is on file returning from an injury

Sports Medicine Team Policies Adolescent Athlete Protective Care Policy Athletes returning to play must complete sports-specific RTP Athletes must complete a full practice prior to game competition If clinical evidence is present, sports medicine team can remove an athlete from activity if he/she is at risk of greater injury

If suspected, find ATC or make appointment with physician MRSA PREVENTION!!! Wash hands Shower regularly Wash practice/game clothing when dirty Follow good hygiene practices If suspected, find ATC or make appointment with physician Beginning stages look like acne (swollen, red, painful, pus filled

Your Health & Safety

•  Your Health & Safety Before the season’s first practice (or prior to your first participation should you join the team after the season has started), you must have had a physical examination within the past year AND an examination clearance form must be on file at the school. You and your parents are highly encouraged to work with your certified athletic trainer and/or athletic administrator to complete an electronic preparticipation evaluation form that was developed for the OHSAA by PrivIT and called the PrivIT Profile™. This Profile is now the OHSAA standard. (http://privit.com/privit-products/privit-profile/)

•  Your Health & Safety In addition, you will not be eligible unless you and your parents have signed the OHSAA Authorization Form, the OHSAA Eligibility & Authorization Statement and the Ohio Department of Health’s (ODH) concussion form and ODH’s new sudden cardiac arrest form*, all of which must be on file at your school. These forms can be e-signed within the PrivIT Profile™. * Note: As of May 8, the sudden cardiac arrest information sheet/form was not completed. OHSAA member schools will be informed as soon as all materials are finalized and available.

•  Concussions It is EXTREMELY important for everyone involved in school sports to recognize the potential dangers associated with concussions and review their responsibilities in protecting student-athletes. Concussions are NOT just a problem in football . . . concussions can happen in just about any sport! A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal function of the brain. “Dings” and “bell ringers” are SERIOUS brain injuries and you do NOT have to have loss of consciousness for it to be considered serious. Young athletes are at increased risk for serious problems.

•  Concussions In Ohio, any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion . . . such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems . . . shall be IMMEDIATELY removed from the contest or practice and shall not return to play that same day. Thereafter, the student shall not return to practice or competition until cleared with WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION from a physician or health care provider approved by the local board in accordance with state law.

•  Concussions Each school is required to review its concussion management protocol with you and your parents. In addition, you and your parents must review and sign the Ohio Department of Health’s “Concussion Information Sheet” prior to participation, and you are highly encouraged to review a short presentation on concussions available at no cost (www.nfhslearn.com).

•  Concussions While return-to-play policies are very important, parents must also work with school administrators and teachers in developing concussion management guidelines for student-athletes who have been concussed and are returning to the classroom (i.e. Return to Learn).

• Sudden Cardiac Arrest You and your parents are required to view the Ohio Department of Health’s sudden cardiac arrest video* that may be shown at your school. In addition, you and your parents must review and sign the Ohio Department of Health’s “Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet”* prior to participation. * Note: As of May 8, the Sudden Cardiac Arrest video and information sheet were not completed. OHSAA member schools will be informed as soon as all materials are finalized and available.

•  Additional Health & Safety Guidelines The OHSAA does not permit the use of any form of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs. Besides the health risks involved, use of any of these items will result in students being disqualified from contests and violators likely facing additional school and legal penalties.

•  Additional Health & Safety Guidelines Another prominent issue is the use of performance enhancing supplements. The increased availability of these items allows students easy access to a wide variety of products aggressively marketed to include promises — endorsed by faulty research claims — of extraordinary weight loss, explosive power or tremendous strength gains. It is important for parents to educate themselves about what substances their child may be using and about the potential risks involved with uneducated supplement use.

•  Additional Health & Safety Guidelines Beyond performance enhancing supplements, there are additional issues related to illicit drugs, such as anabolic steroids and some prescription drugs used with the goal of aiding performance. Use of these drugs will result in disqualification from all interscholastic athletics. The OHSAA website (www.OHSAA.org) provides a wealth of information to assist parents, coaches, students and anyone interested in learning more about sports medicine and healthy lifestyles.

Sporting Behavior

As a student-athlete, you must always remember to Respect The Game! The OHSAA’s vision for positive sporting behavior is built on expectations. It calls on the school community — administrators, contest officials, coaches, students, parents and fans — to strive for positive sporting behavior in everything they do by teaching the values of ethics, integrity, equity, fairness and respect. As a student-athlete, you must always remember to Respect The Game!

• Ensure that your actions do not incite fans or •  Respect The Game That means you are expected to accept the responsibility and privilege of representing your school and community while participating in school sports. You are expected to: • Treat opponents, coaches and officials with respect. • Ensure that your actions do not incite fans or other participants or attempt to embarrass, ridicule or demean others.

Respect The Game Be Good Role Models. Communicate weekly with parents - Email of upcoming weeks events, practices, games, etc. Communicate with athlete concerning their role on the team and their development. Call parent if athlete has not communicated with coach about being absent. Provide a safe playing environment. Provide a copy of team rules and expectations. Report scores to media and to athletic office. Parent Expectations Communicate with coach before practice regarding missing practices – This should be done by the athlete as well. Support Coach and their decisions. Encourage your son/daughter to talk with the coach if they have questions. Celebrate successes, team and personal, as well as handling the defeats. Remember it is your child’s dreams, not yours. Support and encourage your son/daughter without being critical.

Granville Athletic Booster Club Fred Wolf – President Invitation to join - Family Membership $25 We need your involvement and help!!!! We are asking everyone to sign up to work at least one event. You don’t have to work the event your son/daughter is playing. Meetings held in IT Room on the Second Wednesday of the month at 7:00pm

Athletic Booster Fundraiser

Granville Athletic Boosters Membership “It takes a Village” NAME __________________________________________________ EMAIL __________________________________________________ PHONE _________________________________________________ MEMBERSHIP $25 *name will appear in the fall/winter program *free admission to a girls/boys basketball game (TBA) Make checks payable to Granville Athletic Boosters Boosters’ membership dollars provide: *UNIFORMS for GMS/GHS *2 - $1000 scholarships *Hall of fame inductions *Recognition of State/National Championships *Monetary support to national qualifying teams/individuals *Sports Equipment *Framed Programs that hang in GHS ********************************************************************************************************************************************* If you are interested in volunteering or being on the board, please sign here _______________________ Athletic Booster Meetings 2nd Wednesday of the month (except July) GHS Industrial Technology Room Return sheets and money to GHS or GMS office, the Athletic Dept. or mail to P.O. Box 655 Granville, OH 43023

Thank you for your attendance and attention. Please call the High School Athletic Office at 587-8157 with questions. Have a great season!