Parent Information May 2014

Welcome to GMS Athletics

Athletic Office/Communication Kevin Jarrett – District Athletic Director Dustin Grime – Middle School / Assistant Athletic Director Laura Whittington – Athletic Office Secretary Granville Athletic Website Granville Middle School Website *Be sure to sign up for our daily announcements!

Granville Athletic Boosters Granville Athletic Boosters Membership Form

Parental Assistance Concession Stands – Organized by MSP (Middle School Parents) – If every parent helps once, then it doesn’t end up being a small group of parents doing it all. Clock / Book Volunteers – Organized by Coaches Team Meals / Snacks – Organizedby Coaches There are many opportunities to volunteer your time and skills to each program, and the coach is the best person to find out how.

Sportsmanship, Ethics & Integrity The Granville School Board and Administration believe that extracurricular activities are an integral part of the education of our students. Our coaches/directors are professionals who have spent countless hours learning the skills, strategies, and requirements of their position. Our amateur participants have also spent many hours in preparation for each contest/event. From tryouts and squad selection to end-of-activity; the highest level of respect, courtesy, and sportsmanship is expected from our coaches, participants, parents, and fans. No verbal, emotional, or physical abuse of a coach/director, participant, or official will be tolerated. NFHS Free Course – The Role of the Parent in SportsThe Role of the Parent in Sports

7 th Grade Coaches Football: Trevor WolfeTrevor Wolfe Volleyball: Beth AleshireBeth Aleshire Golf : Paul DrakePaul Drake Cross Country: Chrisi RogersonChrisi Rogerson Cheerleading: Katie WengerKatie Wenger Boys BB: Paul DrakePaul Drake Girls BB: TBA Wrestling: Steve MendocinoSteve Mendocino Softball: TBA Track & Field: Chrisi RogersonChrisi Rogerson

OHSAA / Conference Affiliations Central District of OHSAA. LCL (Licking County League) Watkins Memorial, Utica, Heath, Lakewood, Licking Valley, Licking Heights, Johnstown, Northridge, and Newark Catholic.

GMS Sports Fall Football Cheerleading Volleyball Cross Country Golf Winter Girls / Boys Basketball Wrestling Cheerleading Spring Girls / Boys Track & Field Softball

Fall Sports Important Dates Football First Practice – August 1 Scrimmage Dates – August Season Begins – August 25 8 Game Schedule Volleyball First Practice / Tryouts – August 1 Scrimmage Dates – Start on August 15 Season Begins – August Regular Season Games and postseason tournament Cross Country First Practice – August 1 Summer running begins mid June. coach if interested. Season Begins – August Contests and one league championship Golf First Practice/Tryouts – August 1 Season Begins – August 6 14 interscholastic contests

Requirements for Participation OHSAA Pre-Participation Physical Form OHSAA / HIPAA Consent Form Academic Eligibility - All 7 th graders are eligible for fall sports. Academic Eligibility Attendance Policy School District Forms Emergency Medical Authorization Form Extracurricular Athletic Participation Card Please turn these in to the Athletic office or the Middle School office.

Athletic Physicals – Mandatory for all athletes Paperwork that needs to be filled out ahead of time can be found at the Granville Athletic Site.Granville Athletic Site Physicals are good for 1 year. Physical MUST be on file in the athletic office before a student participates in their sport.

Academic Eligibility Eligibility GEVSD Standard - A student must earn a 2.0 grade point average for a nine-week period to be eligible for interscholastic competition. OHSSA Standard – All entering 7 th graders are eligible for fall sports. After that, a student must receive a passing grade (D- or higher) in 5 courses. Academic Waiver – 1 Waiver is allowed in the MS.

Attendance Policy A student must be present a full school day if they are to participate in a contest/performance on that school day. However, students are allowed two tardies (arrive to school prior to 8:11 a.m.) per semester. After the two tardies they must be present the full day if they are to participate in a contest/performance on that day. Special exceptions such as medical or dental appointments can be approved by the principal 24 hours prior to the appointment. A student must be in attendance for four full periods before he/she is permitted to participate in practice/rehearsal for that day. Attendance at practices and contests is still required.

Schedule Conflicts When a student’s dual participation in extracurricular activities results in a conflict, the following policy will apply. A “performance,” athletic contest,, or musical concert will have priority over normal practices, meetings, and rehearsals. In the event a practice, meeting, or rehearsal is scheduled at the same time as an athletic contest in which the student participates, the athletic contest has priority and the student is to be excused without penalty from the activity. Conversely, in the event a music or other activity performance conflicts with an athletic practice, the performance take priority and the athlete is excused from the athletic practice without penalty.

Club vs. School Sport It is vital that coaches, parents, and athletes understand the commitment they make when joining a team and how difficult it is to honor those commitments when participating in more than one sport during a season. We expect the school sport to take precedent over a club sport in the event of a conflict. Please communicate with the coach if your child is going to be involved in a club sport during their season so that you can work out ahead of time potential conflicts.

CHAIN OF COMMAND – ORGANIZATION CHART Coaching Staff Head Coach/Director Assistants Athletic Director GMS Dean (GMS athletes only) Activities Advisory Council (AAC) Parent Activities Advisory Council (PAAC) Building Administrators Superintendent Board of Education Athletic Handbook

Non-Interscholastic Athletics A member of an interscholastic team / squad sponsored by the Board of Education shall not participate in a non-interscholastic program (tryouts, practice, or contest) as an individual or a member of a team in the sport during the school’s athletic season.

Uniforms / Equipment All school sponsored sports are provided with the necessary uniforms and equipment at no cost. Some sports offer additional clothing / equipment that may need to be paid for by the athlete.

MS Athletic Awards Certificates………………….All seventh grade participants Chenille small “G”………..All eighth grade participants Students’ attendance at the awards ceremony is mandatory in order to receive an award. A student-athlete must complete the season in good standing to receive his/her award.

Sports Medicine / Athletic Trainer Brei Miller, ATC Nationally certified, state licensed athletic trainer Injury prevention, Immediate/Emergency care, Injury treatment, Rehabilitation, and Return to play Hours: 2:00 - events are finished for the evening, and Saturday as needed Contact Info: Office phone extension 5066, Office located at Northeast corner of high school gymnasium

Questions / Concerns Mr. Grime!Mr. Grime