Winter Sports Parent Meeting Presented by Chris Chantry, Ogden Athletic Director 773/ December 13, 2011

WELCOME PARENTS Meeting Objectives  Meet the coaches  Introduce Ogden sports website  Review IHSA physical exam requirements  Explain student athlete weekly reports  Discuss varsity financial obligations  Introduce booster club  Meet the other parents

MEET THE COACHES  Tina Kanellopoulos / Emily Reece – Cheerleading  Chris Chantry – Head Coach of Girls Varsity Basketball  Tom Gulan – Assistant Coach of Girls Varsity Basketball  Ryan Streit – Head Coach of Boys Varsity Basketball  Matt Baker - Assistant Coach of Boys Varsity Basketball  Craig Tutt – Head Coach of Frosh/Soph Boys Basketball  Adam Hoover – Assistant Coach of Frosh/Soph Boys Basketball  Alan Allmen – Coach of Girls Bowling

OGDEN SPORTS WEBSITE  Access the Ogden Sports website by going to the  Choose “Sports” in the left column  Find all schedules, weekly calendar, announcements and downloadable forms

IHSA PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS  Every athlete is required to turn in a physical exam form issued by a physician, physician’s assistant or nurse practitioner every year.  Find the physical exam form on the Ogden Sports website under Downloadable Forms.

STUDENT ATHLETE WEEKLY REPORT  All student athletes are required to have their teachers fill out the weekly report every Friday.  Reports must be turned in to the Coach the following Monday.  Requirements of each student athlete:  C average or better  Be on time to class  Good behavior  Noncompliance with these requirements will result in a meeting with the teacher, student and coach to develop a plan on how to meet the requirements.  If the plan is not followed, they will be removed from the team until they can meet the requirements.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS $50 varsity fee  All varsity athletes are required to pay a $50 participation fee to supplement the cost of buses, uniforms and referees  Due immediately  Cash or check to The Ogden International School of Chicago

SIGN UP FOR THE OGDEN BOOSTER CLUB! What is the Ogden Booster Club?  The Booster Club is a group of individuals that are willing to assist with various Ogden sporting events.  By joining the Booster Club, Ogden will have your contact information and will call upon you when needed.  Potential Booster Club activities:  Car pool  Crowd control  T-shirt sales  Food sales  Fundraising  Etc…

WRAP UP  We need you! Parent involvement is essential for the success of the Ogden Athletics Program  A successful sports program builds school pride and creates a positive high school experience.

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Go Ogden!!!  Thank you for your participation!  I look forward to an exciting season!  Please take a minute to introduce yourself to the other parents in the room.