ATHLETICS PARENT MEETING SPRING 2018

Activities Director Ryan Molloy 804-723-2128 rmolloy@hcps.us

Intervention Counseling Referral Form Majken L. Whitaker, M.Ed. Intervention Counselor 730-2503 Office at Atlee High School mwhitaker@hanover.k12.va.us Intervention Counseling Referral Form http://boldwithprevention.blogspot.com/ https://twitter.com/HCIntervention Serving Atlee High School, Chickahominy Middle, Lee-Davis High School and Stonewall Jackson Middle School

BOOSTER CLUB Annual Athletic Department Expenditures -- $270,000.00 Hanover County Funds -- $27,000 Where Does the rest of the money come from…Ticket Sales, Regional/Conference Reimbursements, and BOOSTERS – BOOSTERS -- BOOSTERS WHAT DO THEY DO? Set Up Multiple Fundraisers Run Concessions at Football games Run the Spirit Shack/Online Store Raise Monies to Offset Various Costs Associated with Athletic Department Communication Support Organize Clean Up Efforts and Upgrades for Facilities Monthly Meetings

BOOSTER CLUB PAST & CURRENT PROJECTS Helped pay for scoreboards Upgrades to field equipment and athletic maintenance New Sideline Chairs for Volleyball/Basketball Portable Field Hockey Goals New Paint Scheme to Gym Floor New Gymnastics Balance Beam Facility Rentals Golf Team Bags Football Communication System Headsets New Indoor/Outdoor Track High Jump Mats Helped with New Softball sound system New storage unit and court supplies for tennis Football Team Sled Yearly upgrades and upkeep to Stadium and Game Fields Upgrades to Weight Room

BEFORE YOU COMPLAIN…HAVE YOU VOLUNTEERED YET?

More Information Can Be Found at www.atlraidernation.com How Can You Help? Each Program Needs a Booster Rep Committee Positions are Needed ** Fundraiser, Communications, Skybox, Spirit Nights, etc. Concession/SkyBox Volunteers Needed for Football Games Orientations to help with Membership and Apparel Sales Drive 4 Ur School – Spring 2018 Casino Night/Silent Auction – Saturday, April 14th (details on website) Tiered Booster Memberships Program AD Sales (Fall, Winter, Spring Sports Program) More Information Can Be Found at www.atlraidernation.com

ATHLETIC TRAINER Ms. Ashley McAllister – raidersatc.17@gmail.com Information, hours, rules Hydration, managing injuries Return to play procedures Concussion Pre-Testing Concussion testing…SCAT III Testing

VHSL Eligibility Student in “Good Standing” Pass 5/Take 5 (previous semester determines eligibility) VHSL Physical -- Must have a VHSL Physical on File (After 5/1/17) -- Concussion Page -- All 5 pages filled out Age Rule Shall not reach 19 on or before the first day of August of the current school year. Transfer Rule Must fill out “Transfer Papers” Semester Rule Eligible for 8 consecutive semesters from the date he/she entered the ninth grade.

General Information 24 Hour Rule ** Email vs Text ** Phone Calls Don’t Kill the Coach on the Car Ride Home ** Support your child while not demeaning the coach ** https://www.coachup.com/nation/articles/the-car-ride-home--why-so-many-kids- quit Controlled Substances Includes but not limited to tobacco (any form); alcohol or other illegal drugs—prohibited Refer to Student Code of Conduct Being a Fan, not a Fanatic ** How do we cheer, ** Stay Positive, ** Leave the Officials Alone!!!!

GENERAL INFORMATION School Attendance Transportation Athletes must be in attendance for full day in order to participate in contests/practices (if not, must have note from doctor/parent/etc) ** Code Of Conduct – Page 20 – Number 4** Students must attend all scheduled classes or an approved school activity on the day of competition/activity to be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities on that day. The principal or his/her designee may make exceptions to this standard for students with extenuating and/or unusual circumstances. Transportation Provided by school (school buses) Students may not be transported by anyone other than their parents. (With coaches permission only)

GENERAL INFORMATION Insurance—Markel School Team vs Outside Team/Activity Out of Season—VHSL “Dead Periods” Team Pictures – March 1st – Times TBD Please be prompt when picking up after practices/games Tryouts 3 Days of opportunity (minimum) “Job Interview”

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATION PLAYER MEETS WITH COACH PLAYER AND PARENTS MEETS WITH COACH (AND ASST. IF NEED BE) PLAYER AND PARENTS MEETS WITH COACH AND ATHLETIC DIRECTOR PLAYER AND PARENTS MEETS WITH COACH, AD AND PRINCIPAL

Social Media “Your reputation and identity is being shaped by every piece of content you share online, and judged, by more people than you realize.” Be cautious about what is posted Be positive Postings could be subject to school/athletic discipline Future colleges/employers When in doubt, consider whether it upholds & positively reflect your own values & ethics as well as those of AHS.

Ticket Prices At the gate: Most Regular Season Events--$5.00 Varsity Football Games -- $7.00 Region Tournament -- $8.00 (subject to change) State Tournament-- $10.00 (subject to change) Punch Cards Available at the Gate for $45.00 (10 punches) Current season athletes admitted free to all home events Check with coach for any postseason ticket prices

Important Websites Athletics Twitter Athletics Website rSchool Today @ATLRaiderNation Athletics Website www.atlraidernation.com rSchool Today www.capitaldistrictva.org Schedules & cancellations Up-to-date changes, Notify Me (top right corner)

CLASS 5, REGION B

THANK YOU GO RAIDERS!!!!!!