MPS Adaptive Athletics Coaches Kick-off Meeting

MPS SCHOOL-BASED Adaptive Athletics

Welcome to the School Year! Let’s have a WINNER of a year!

Program Components

Cross-Categorical, competition-based athletics program for students with disabilities that attend Milwaukee Public Schools. Athlete Eligibility: Between the ages of 6 and 21. Attend an MPS school. Require modifications in time, equipment, rules in order to effectively and successfully participate in athletics. School-Based Adaptive Athletics

Bowling Volleyball Skills Clinic Team Basketball Basketball Skills Bocce Track and Field Sue Miller Memorial OI Track and Field Soccer Skills School-Based Adaptive Athletics Sports

School-Based Adaptive Athletics School Responsibilities Complete and submit paperwork Accurate, Alphabetical Order, and On time Parental permission slips/waivers Train athletes Hold practices whenever possible to get students ready. Promote appropriate warm-ups to prevent injury, the importance of practicing to improve, etc. Communicate with school nurses. Communicate with CATP work site coordinators. Arrange for worksite transportation. Obtain classroom coverage (if needed). Arrange for bag lunches (if needed). Complete evaluations and give feedback of the program.

School-Based Adaptive Athletics Program Responsibilities Communicate all event information to coaches. Provide and arrange transportation. Coordinate and facilitate all Adaptive Athletics-sponsored events. Serve as a resource to assist schools in understanding the program’s paperwork and training components. Enter all athlete information, division all participants. Provide event rosters and nametags. Arrange for nursing services at events. Provide as many athletic opportunities for athletes to participate in as possible.

School-Based Program Changes/Reminders NEW! Volleyball Skills Clinic – December 2013 NEW! Soccer Skills Competition – May 2014 Basketball Skills Competition – addition of 4’ basketball hoops for Level 1 participants Bocce Ball – addition of two dates (room for program growth) Track & Field – five program revisions Combination of middle & high school meets, reclassification of JR & SR age specifications Elimination of shot-put in all meets; add the Turbo Jav Elimination of running long jump for Elem/K-8 meets 4X50 M Shuttle for Elem/K-8 meets Both 4X50 M Shuttle and 4X100 M Relay for Secondary meets

Entry Forms

Training Assistance & Equipment Loaning Bowling sets must be signed up for by Monday, Sept 16 th All equipment requests are made through Jerry Vance, Resource Assistant at or Training Assistance must be made through Katie Seitz, Assistant Supervisor at or Upon your request, our team of part-time staff (retired MPS PE teachers) will train your school staff and students on sports skills development and skills testing Each school is eligible for two training assistance appointments which can be scheduled between 9 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (45 minutes to 1 hour session each)

Permission Slips

Miscellaneous Information Insurance Transportation Be ready on time Indicate specific pick-up location. Nursing Services CATP work sites Resource Team Team Milwaukee Therapeutic Recreation

MPS SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Athlete Qualifications Primary cognitive disability Age 8 or older Valid Medical and Release Form on file with both MPS Adaptive Athletics and Special Olympics Wisconsin. Program Structure Practice takes place at school. Entries submitted to the MPS Adaptive Athletics Office. All MPS entries turned in together to the Regional or State Special Olympics Offices. Transportation to Special Olympics events is available. Athletes at schools without a Special Olympics program can participate with Team Milwaukee. MPS Special Olympics

MPS Special Olympics Athletic Opportunities Fall Season (September-December) OCTOBER 1 st Bowling OR Volleyball Winter Season (November-January) DECEMBER 1 ST Snowshoe Racing Indoor Season (January-April) FEBRUARY 1 ST Team Basketball, Basketball Skills, OR Gymnastics Summer Season APRIL 1 ST Athletics, Aquatics, OR Soccer Outdoor Season (With Team Milwaukee)JULY 1 ST Softball, Tee ball, Tennis, Bocce

School Responsibilities Help athletes obtain medicals/submit medical paperwork to MPS Adaptive Athletics. Train athletes regularly. Complete competition paperwork and submit to MPS Adaptive Athletics. Keep track of signed permission slips. Complete door-to-door transportation requests. Arrange for payment of all invoices. Attain appropriate school uniforms for all participating athletes. Attend/chaperone all Special Olympics events with participating athletes.

MPS Adaptive Athletics Office Program Responsibilities Communicate all event information to coaches. Seek opportunities to provide sports physicals and coordinate with schools. Coordinate transportation. Collect and submit all MPS entries and check for accuracy. Create and distribute all MPS invoices. Communicate regularly with Special Olympics Wisconsin and Greater Milwaukee Area offices. Advocate for MPS athletes and coaches. Serve as MPS representative at all Special Olympics coach’s meetings. Coordinate MPS Certified Coaches Trainings. Attend all Special Olympics events.

Changes/Reminders for Coach Certifications All certifications expire on December 31 st of the third year. State Scratch Deadlines The Friday after entries are due. Team Basketball Regional Team Basketball will be two days at Homestead. Sectional Team Basketball will be in Pleasant Prairie. Team basketball rosters can now be a maximum of 12 players. Athletes not listed on the roster can NOT sit on the bench

Sports Physicals/Medicals MCW/MPS Sports Physical Day Scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 2014 during the regular school day Entry Deadline: Friday, January 10, 2014 Held at Medical College on HWY 100 in Wauwatosa

Payroll Schedule-E Memo for Administrators Payment through Recreation Returning Coaches (Have been paid through Recreation before) Part-Time Application A&I Form Supplemental CBC Form New Coaches (Have never been paid through Recreation) Part-Time Application Availability A&I Supplemental CBC Form I-9 (optional) W-4 Employee Code of Ethics

Questions?

Young Athletes Program (YAP) Ages 2-7 Inclusive, sports-play program Physical, social, and cognitive development

YAP Goals Engage children with intellectual disabilities through developmentally appropriate play activities Welcomes family members to a network of support Raise awareness of abilities of children with disabilities through inclusive peer participation

YAP Skills Foundational Skills Walking & Running Balancing & Jumping Trapping & Catching Throwing Striking Kicking Advanced Skills

How YAP works Training, equipment, curriculum, promotional materials, and awards all provided FREE to sites! Minimum of EIGHT practices, more encouraged Program ends with a Culminating Event with ribbons, t-shirts, and certificates for registered children Meets Early Childhood and PE Standards

YAP Benefits Social skills Motor skills Adaptive behavior Communication Cognitive development Physical development Self-confidence Self-esteem Pride Cooperation Encouragement Acceptance Friendships

Coaches Kick-off Meeting Paperwork To SubmitTo Take With You Coach Profile Participation Intent Code of Conduct Payroll Information Concussion Packet Event Calendars Insurance Info 2013 Bowling entry info 2012 Bowling Scores SOGMA Fall Season Info

THANK YOU!! Here’s to a great School Year!