Pirates Parent-Athlete/Participant-Coach Meeting Greg Garmen– Activities Director (218)281-2144 greggarmen@isd593.org Robin Reitmeier/Kayla Snyder (218)281-2144 robinreitmeier@isd593.org kaylasnyder@isd593.org

Introduce Coaches

VALUE OF ACTIVITIES Studies have shown that student-athletes tend to have… Higher grade point averages Better attendance records Lower drop-out rates Fewer discipline problems than non-participating students Increased confidence and self-esteem Higher graduation rates Participation enhances overall student achievement

The Pirate Way We will Pride ourselves on being first class in all that we do. How we host events How we travel How we dress How we communicate How we behave

The Pirate Way Let’s be the class of Minnesota activities programs. Built on respect for one another, teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials. Built on pride in our play and in our habits Built on hard work and determination Built on high expectations on the playing fields and in the classroom- emphasis on being a STUDENT/ATHLETE!!! Always operate and perform with this in mind…… The “Pirate Way”

PART 1. HOUSEKEEPING INFO Fees Eligibility Websites-Crookston Public Schools and 8a Conference

Participation Fees Grades 7 and 8=$75 Grade 9-12 = $125, ($188 for hockey) Family max=$500/$275 fine arts ( if unsure, call the office) Please communicate in a timely manner if financial hardship prevents the payment of fees

Registration is online-guide sheet is in commons www.crookstonactivities.com Needs to be taken care of before student begins participating. Coaches can view on their device. Complete by the Thursday before you begin practice. Do not wait until the first day of practice If you do not have a current physical it will not allow you to register.

New to Crookston Public Schools? You will need to contact the office to get your account set up in Affinety

Eligibility: Attendance Must be in school all day to practice or play in game If you arrive late because you had a stomach ache you will not practice/play. Tardy: 15 minutes or more= absent=no participation Excused/unexcused absences defined in handbook. Medical appts need to be preapproved.

Eligibility-Academic-mid qtr Mid quarter grades: 1 or more incompletes=ineligible until passing 1 or more F’s = ineligible for 2 weeks Begins Monday after progress reports are due. Must get signed off (form is in office)

Eligibility- Academic-Quarter Quarter grades Incomplete = ineligible until passing 1 or more F’s= ineligible for 2 weeks(begins week of 1st contest, not practice) End of school year-covered in handbook Sign off sheet needed in all cases

MSHSL Bylaws for Category I Activities Chemical Eligibility (MSHSL bylaw 205.00) Hazing & Harassment (MSHSL bylaw 209.00) ____________________________________________________ __ Suspensions for bylaw offenses: 1st offense: 2 games/2 weeks, 14 days, whichever is greater 2nd offense: 6 games/3 weeks, 21 days, whichever is greater 3rd offense: 12 games/4 weeks, 28 days, whichever is greater You must practice & finish the season for the violation to count Once you sign the paperwork – the commitment is year-round, in and out of the country, summer, etc.–you are bound to the rules If ineligible – do not suit up for the game

PART 2. MSHSL Bylaws 2 Categories of Activities Category I – all MSHSL Athletics and Speech, Category II – All extra curricular activities, excluding athletics and speech A student who participates in both Category I and II activities shall serve the penalty prescribed for that violation in both Catergory I and Category II activities in which the student participates.

DENIAL DISQUALIFICATION - MSHSL A student shall be disqualified for an additional 9 weeks beyond the student’s original period of ineligibility when the student denies violation of the rule, is allowed to participate, and is subsequently found guilty of the violation.

Ineligible participant and travel Students that are ineligible for any reason may not travel with the team or sit on the bench at away games until the penalty has been served. Students that are ineligible for any reason may attend home games and sit on the bench but they may not dress in game uniforms until the penalty has been served.

Lettering Requirements from each coach/sport Student handbook: MSHSL 202 (assault), 205(chemical),209(hazing/harassment)viol -ations prevent student from lettering during the season in which they serve the penalty

Post season awards Any student who is proven to be in violation of MSHSL By Laws 202, 205, or 209 during the season is not eligible for lettering or any other post season awards for the season in which they began serving the penalty. Any seniors who have had a violation during their 9th-12th grade years are not eligible to receive Senior awards such as athlete of the year, 3 sport for 4 years, etc.

Vaping Students may not use or consume, have in possession, buy, sell, or give away products containing or products used to deliver nicotine, tobacco products or other chemicals.

Crookston Public Schools Website

NOTIFY ME FEATURE

www.region8mn.org 8a Notify me function Allows you to receive notifications of events. Allows you to receive notifications of changes in events.(time, location, date…) 8a conference website www.region8mn.org

Communication Process Sportsmanship Social Media Travel Roles PART 3. OTHER Communication Process Sportsmanship Social Media Travel Roles Concussion testing

Communication Do not call the MSHSL, they will tell you to call me.

COMMUNICATION PROCESS 4-Step Process: Step 1 – Athlete/participant meets with Coach/Director Step 2 - Parent/athlete meet with Coach/Director( allow 24 hours) Step 3 – Request a meeting with the AD Coach, AD, Parent, and Athlete will meet to discuss the issue Step 4 – Request meet with the Principal – Coach, AD, Parent, Athlete, Principal Keys: Contact the coach to set up a meeting – don’t approach before or after a game- 24 hour rule...give it 24 hours Student must be present – parents and student need to be on the same page You are entitled to your opinion – we just ask that you don’t negatively affect the opinion of others There is a difference between making decisions and mistreatment

SPORTSMANSHIP = RESPECT Do’s Support YOUR athlete, OUR team, OUR coaches Be positive Respect the VISITORS

SOCIAL MEDIA Websites Cell Phones/Texting Parents need to be aware of student usage Be responsible and appropriate Cell Phones/Texting Harassment Before entering locker room, shut them off and lock in locker. Social Media (facebook, twitter, snapchat) Before you post ask yourself....What Good Can Come From It?

Travel to practices Transportation for off-campus practices:   Many of our teams (golf, baseball, swimming, track, hockey, basketball, tennis, volleyball, softball, and baseball) may practice off-campus. It is the responsibility of the individual athlete and not Crookston Public Schools to make arrangements for transportation to these practices. When a student transports himself/herself to or from a practice, the parents/guardians of that student shall assume all resulting liability, and the school assumes no liability. Please talk to your athlete if you have any concerns about how they are getting to practice.

Transportation from game Request to travel with parent from game. (Travel Permission) Light green sheet, need 1 day prior so coach can get bus manifest done.

ROLES We all have a role to play to make each sport/season successful Partnership of many people, you can only pick 1 so which 1 will you be?? Parents Coaches Athletes Administrators Referees/Officials-difficult to get Please focus on your role and let others perform their role!

ImPact testing-concussions Sign up in commons after meeting Every two years-date on affinety Testing date will be Thursday August 15 starting at 8:00am Room D 152

Pirate Boosters Forms are in commons

Conclusion Be positive in your actions and words. Be supportive of all programs. Communicate appropriately Have fun. Always represent Crookston High School and the community of Crookston in an excellent way, “THE PIRATE WAY.” Thank you for coming.

Sports Meetings Football-auditorium Volleyball-Gym Girls Tennis D145( Alston) Swimming-commons east Girls soccer-C130 (Nessler) Boys soccer-D144(spanish)