Sportsmanship (for the Old and the Young) We want to display good sportsmanship at all times- both on and off the courts and in the bleachers.  We should respect the efforts of all participants- both our own team members and the opponents. Refrain from making negative statements about players from our team and the opponents as well. Remember, these are young adolescents and they are someone’s child. What you say will be heard and can greatly impact a child.

Removal From Game If you are removed from a game, you will then have to meet with the principal and the coach to be able to return to another game. And as a general reminder all parents have signed a code of conduct form.

Coaching Staff Coaching Staff Judy Linville- 8 th grade Girls Sarah Landers 7 th -Basketball Girls Steve Raska-8 th grade boys Jerry Fehlker-7 th grade boys Ed Burleson- Campus Athletic Coordinator

How Can You Get Information? How Can You Get Information? PhoneFax Coach’s web page KISD web page www.rankonesport.com

Paperwork Requirements Physical (on KISD form)

Emergency Information Please keep all information current for your athlete’s file. Your athlete’s information card travels with us to and from the games. If there is an emergency we will need to notify you immediately.

Insurance 1.Review insurance letter that went home or pick one up. (website) 2.If insurance is desired, you may sign up online (Website-Links)) 3.Costs-At school= $20/$13, 24 Hr.=$95/$62, extended dental= $9 (Costs depends on premier or economy coverage) DO NOT CHOOSE FB COVERAGE

Insurance FAQs KISD has a policy on every athlete in the program with a $500 deductible Parent’s insurance is primary, KISD is secondary

Insurance FAQS Will the $ deductible be applied even if the parent’s insurance pays part of the bill? Yes, unless the parent purchases the voluntary student insurance

Insurance FAQs What if the parents have no other insurance? The district policy will pay as the primary, minus the $ deductible

Insurance FAQS Are there other advantages in purchasing the school insurance? Yes, it will also cover other activities and the 24 hour coverage will cover at home and in the summer

To File a Claim 1.Submit claim form within 90 days of accident 2.Begin treatment within 90 days of accident 3.Submit 1 claim form per accident 4.Submit charges to primary insurance carrier first

Injuries Report it to coach immediately Klein Collins trainer is available Coach will fill out a first report of injury electronically. For a copy give us your address. Medications need to be brought by the parent to the Nurse’s office.

Sports Medicine KISD has an exclusive contract with the Methodist Center for Orthopaedic Surgery & Sports Medicine Willowbrook. For appointments call Exclusive provider for the Texans, Astros, Dynamo, & Rice. They are in network with our current insurance coverage.

Physicals & Concussion Acknowledgement Form Must: 1.Use our form 2.Be current (within last year) 3.Include 5 parent signatures next to s 4.Include 4 student signatures next to s 5.Sudden cardiac arrest form. (Web)

Equipment The school will issue: Reversible jersey Shorts Shooting shirt All equipment needs to be returned as it was issued. Check periodically your athlete’s equipment to make sure he/she is taking proper care of it.

Care of Uniforms Wash on gentle cycle Air dry only or hang out to dry Do not dry uniforms in heated dryer

Extras related to dress: A good pair of basketball shoes are recommended for the season. Try to avoid black soles as they mark up the gym floor. A pair of white socks Stay with Schindewolf colors: navy, silver, white, black We do not want a lot of extra add ons – such as multi color shoe laces, ribbons, feathers.

More… No jewelry of any kind is allowed in the sport of basketball- not a good time to get your ears pierced. Avoid getting fancy nails during season- makes it more difficult to shoot and catch the ball. No type of metal/plastic can be in your hair.

Calendar-Girls Please refer to the calendar for game times, sites, & practices. 7 th grade practice-7:15-8:40 10:05- 10:35 8 th grade practice- 7:15-9:40 Friday practices begin at 7:45 for both 7 th and 8 th graders.

Tournaments Girls’ B Team Tourney- December 5-6 A Team Tourney- January 9-10 A Team Tourney- January 9-10 We will count on our athletes to be at these tournaments. Please let us know far in advance of any conflicts. School activities take precedence over out of school sports/clubs.

Attention Girls: Pick-up and drop off your child by the tennis courts. Athletes must enter the building through the back dressing room door.

Calendar-Boys Monday games Pickup for practice and games at tennis courts

Transportation to and from the Games Transportation to and from the Games All athletes are expected to ride the bus to and from the games unless a parent signs them out at the game with the coach. Under no circumstances will athletes be allowed to leave without parental supervision. All athletes are expected to ride the bus to and from the games unless a parent signs them out at the game with the coach. Under no circumstances will athletes be allowed to leave without parental supervision.

Signing Out Your Athlete At away games – sign your athlete out on the scorebook – Please wait until the coach has had a chance to get their next team started and wrapped up the game just played.

Practice and Game day pick up. Please be on time to pick up your child. We don’t leave until the last child is gone. Please make arrangements if you can not make it. Pick up at the tennis courts.

Discipline ISS – May not play or practice on day assigned. Missed practices diminishes playing time. Unexcused absences requires additional work after practice. Continued discipline problems will result in removal from team. Parent will be called first.

A Teams & B Teams A teams and B teams are subject to change throughout the season.

Playing Time Each athlete will be given an opportunity to play each game provided they have been successful in practice. Equal playing time is not a guarantee.

Character Development We seek to develop through athletics positive and productive young people who can succeed in life. Great emphasis is placed on: Character, integrity, responsibility and respect and respect

Running Up the Score Klein rules state: Girls- do not press when 15 pts. ahead Boys- do not press when 20 pts. ahead In keeping with the spirit of developing young players, we will avoid running up the score just for the sake of doing so. Players will be encouraged to set up plays and run through offensive sets in situations where we might be dominating the game. This is a difficult task for all of us, but we will make every attempt to maintain both teams sense of dignity in a unbalanced game.

Coaching from the bleachers: Please refrain from speaking with your child while at a game. We want the athletes to focus on what is happening on the court.

Referees and Coaches Please also refrain from speaking to the referees before, during, or after the game. If you need to speak to the coach, please or call to set up a conference. After a game is not a good time.

Athletic Bench Expectations Athletes are expected to sit behind the bench of the team playing and support them. No running back and forth to the concession stand/restroom during the game. The team playing will always huddle with their coach at the conclusion of a game for closing comments.

Communication with Athletes Handing Out of Information: Handing Out of Information: Written information for team members should be cleared by the coach, athletic coordinator, and principal prior to giving out to athletes. Written information for team members should be cleared by the coach, athletic coordinator, and principal prior to giving out to athletes.

Non School Activities U.I.L. activities take precedence over non- school activities wherever possible Please notify the coach well in advance of possible conflicts

High School Games Athletes are encouraged to attend the high school games whenever possible. One of the best tools for learning the game is to watch the older teams in action. Junior High Night at Klein Collins for the girls is set for, Tuesday, January 20 th. We would like for all of our players to attend this night since we will be honored.

YARD SIGNS Yard signs are available. $25.00 for the basic sign $35.00 for the sign and 2 stickers Order forms are available tonight. Money is due by Tuesday, November 18 th.

Game Day Food Orders Food may be ordered and will be delivered to the school on game days by contacting: school on game days by contacting: Jersey Mikes Order forms may be picked up tonight.

Girls Spirit Shirt Design White T-shirt- $10.00 Names on back- $3.50 Orders due by Tuesday, November 18th

Philosophy Academics and athletics… a winning team.”

No Pass-No Play No Pass-No Play Any F’s on a report card will result in an athlete becoming ineligible. They will remain ineligible for 3 weeks but may regain eligibility by passing all courses at progress report time. Grades are #1!

Fundamentals Are the key to success. to success.

There is no “I” in team- together everyone achieves more. Have fun! Attitude is everything!

Hard Work…No Substitute Develop a strong work ethic and a sense of responsibility that can benefit the athlete on the court, in the classroom, and in life.

Parent volunteers We need your help… Parent volunteers We need your help…  Scorebook Keeper  Clock Keeper  Thanks for doing this.

In Closing Please schedule all appointments, (orthodontist, dentist, Dr. appointments) around practice times. Monitor your child’s grades. Keep schedule handy. Check web site for game day information, any canceled practices, etc. Please call or ANYTIME with concerns you may have regarding your daughter during the season.

Pick up any forms needed. Sign up to work a home game. Order your shirts asap. Come out and support our Timberwolves.

Thank you for your support of our basketball program.