1. Dennis-Yarmouth Athletics Welcome to Spring Athletics Information Night / Meet the Coaches Night

2.  We believe the interscholastic athletic program is an integral and vital part of the school's curriculum and is designed to meet the needs of those students who seek an intense and competitive level of participation.  We further believe that the competitive nature of interscholastic athletics dictates a dedication and effort towards winning; however, it is the philosophy of the Dennis ‑ Yarmouth Regional School District that at no time will this commitment take priority over the development of positive educational values.  We want to teach competitiveness, leadership, time management, teamwork, life lessons that will last with our athletes forever. Dennis-Yarmouth Athletic Philosophy

3.  1.Provide a diverse selection of equivalent activities, within necessary parameters, which allow for the involvement of the maximum number of young men and women.  2.Provide a full, meaningful experience for every individual whether it be through practice or play.  3.Instruct participants in the skills, techniques, strategies, and rules of the games.  4.Promote and instill the values of self ‑ discipline, commitment, responsibility, and willingness to sacrifice.  5.Allow for and encourage the development of an individual's self ‑ esteem and sense of personal worth.  6.Foster respect for coaches, officials, opponents, and team members.  7. Create a sense and understanding of fair play and positive sportsmanship Dennis-Yarmouth Athletics

4.  Baseball Head Coach Jonathan Stone  SoftballHead Coach Mike Bonasia  Girls LacrosseHead Coach Kendra Sibilia  Boys Lacrosse Head Coach Ryan Murphy  Boys Track Head Coach Tom Lonergan  Girls Track Head Coach Jim Hoar  Boys TennisPeter Dahlborg  Girls TennisJessica Francis Dennis-Yarmouth Spring Sports

5.  Dennis-Yarmouth Dolphins Sports Registration Procedure You must register online to be allowed to try out for any sport here at DY by creating a Family ID Account  Start by entering the Family ID web site www.FamilyID.com.www.FamilyID.com  Click on "SignUp" in the top right hand corner of FamilyID.com -Click "Sign up As Family or Individual"  Create your secure FamilyID account by entering your family name, email address and password.   You will receive an email with a link to confirm your new account. (If you don’t see the email, check your spam or junk folders.)  -Click the link and confirm your account   YOU MUST HAVE A VALID PHYSICAL TO TRY OUT. ALL PHYSICALS ARE GOOD FOR 13 MONTHS.  Please make sure the DY Athletics Director has a copy of your most recent physical  Step-by-Step Program Registration Instructions 1. Go to FamilyID.com  2. Click "Find Programs" on the blue banner at the top of the page  4. Type your Organization's name in the search box. Click search.  5. Click on the Organization name in Search Results. 6. Click on the name of the Program for which you want to register. 7. If you are new to FamilyID, click "Sign Up" as a family or individual and enter the requested information. If you already have a FamilyID account, "Log In" by entering your email address and password.  8. Complete the registration form and hit "Save and Continue". Registering for a DY Sports Team

6.  Tomorrow we will have free athletic physicals here at DY  Permission forms are on the table outside the auditorium  Dr. Colmer will be here in the morning to administer the physicals.  Bring your permission form into the nurse first thing in the morning and you can receive a free athletic physical. Free Physicals at DY 3/15

7.  Open through Family ID  Will Close on March 16 th  If you are not signed up within that time period you will not be allowed to participate in the first two days of tryouts.  Family ID will reopen on Wednesday March 23 Spring Registration

8.  Dennis-Yarmouth High School requires a $100.00 user per sport.  The fee is capped at $200.00 per family  Free and reduced lunch waiver  Hardship waiver  Make sure you check off the appropriate box when you sign up using familyid.  You can pay using unipay which is an online service. Athletic User Fee

9.  8:00am rule  Players must be in school by 8:00am to be allowed to practice or play Athletic Procedures

10.  Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School assumes the responsibilty of all student athletes to and from games.  We expect all athletes to ride to and form game on the team bus  The only exceptions will be a note or email prior the athletics director a day prior to the event. Travel to and From Games

11.  MIAA Chemical Health Rule  STUDENT (AND COACH) ELIGIBILITY: CHEMICAL HEALTH/ALCOHOL/DRUGS/TOBACCO: From the earliest fall practice date, to the conclusion of the academic year or final athletic event (whichever is latest), a student shall not, regardless of the quantity, use, consume, possess, buy/sell, or give away any beverage containing alcohol; any tobacco product; marijuana; steroids; or any controlled substance. This policy includes products such as “NA or near beer.” It is not a violation for a student to be in possession of a legally defined drug specifically prescribed for the student’s own use by his/her doctor.  The MIAA statewide minimum standard is not intended to render “guilt by association”, e.g. many student athletes might be present at a party where only a few violate this standard. This rule represents only a minimum standard upon which schools may develop more stringent requirements.  If a student in violation of this rule is unable to participate in interscholastic sports due to injury or academics, the penalty will not take effect until that student is able to participate again. Athletic Procedures

12.  Minimum PENALTIES:   First violation: When the Principal confirms, following an opportunity for the student to be heard, that a violation occurred, the student shall lose eligibility for the next consecutive interscholastic contests totaling 25% of all interscholastic contests in that sport.  No exception is permitted for a student who becomes a participant in a treatment program. It is recommended that the student be allowed to remain at practice for the purpose of rehabilitation. All decimal part of an event will be truncated i.e. All fractional part of an event will be dropped when calculating the 25% of the season.   Second and subsequent violations: When the Principal confirms, following an opportunity for the student to be heard, that a violation occurred, the student shall lose eligibility for the next consecutive interscholastic contests totaling 60% of all interscholastic contests in that sport. All decimal part of an event will be truncated i.e. All fractional part of an event will be dropped when calculating the 60% of the season.   Penalties shall be cumulative each academic year. If the penalty period is not completed during the season of violation, the penalty shall carry over to the student’s next season of actual participation, which may affect the eligibility status of the student during the next academic year. Chemical Health Violation Penalties

13.  GOOD CITIZEN RULE: Inappropriate student behavior may result in a student being prohibited from play during games. Student-athletes may not represent their school if they are on in-house or out-of-house disciplinary suspension. Good Citzen Rule

14.  LOYALTY TO THE HIGH SCHOOL TEAM: BONA FIDE TEAM MEMBER: A bona fide member of the school team is a student who is consistently present for, and actively participates in, all high school team sessions (e.g. practices, tryouts, competitions). Bona fide members of a school team are precluded from missing a high school practice or competition in order to participate in a non-school athletic activity/event in any sport recognized by the MIAA. First Offense: Student athlete is suspended from 25% of the season (see chart on Rule 62). Second Offense: Student athlete is suspended for an additional 25% of the season, and is ineligible for tournament play immediately upon confirmation of the violation. See Rule 96 for additional tournament restriction and Rule 86 for waiver guidelines. Bona Fide Team Member Rule

15.  To be eligible for the fall season all student athletes must accumulate 6 graduation credits from the previous year.  To be eligible for the winter and spring seasons student- athletes must pass 5 periods.  Guidance / Role in Athletic Recruiting Academic Eligibility

16.  Dan O’Keefe Athletic Trainer  Injury protocol  Make sure Dan knows if you are injured  Make sure you see Dan first before anyone else  Dan will decide whether or not you will be put back in the game or are cleared for practice  Dan handles all medical decisions Athletic Injuries

17.  All Athletes are impact tested prior to the season. The impact test is good for 2 years so athletes that were tested last year do not need to have it done this year.  ALL PARENTS ARE REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ONLINE CONCUSSION TRAINING  http://nfhslearn.com http://nfhslearn.com  Concussion injury protocol Concussion Protocol

18.  Coaches will be reminding players that they will need to be impact tested prior to being able to participate.  If a student athlete has not had the baseline concussion test they will not be allowed on the field until they have it.  Our trainer will be available afterschool to administer baseline testing 3/16, 3/17, 3/18.  This will be done at 2:15pm in room 216 Pre-Concussion Impact Testing

19.  Federal Statics show that 4 out 5 heroin addictions start with prescription medications  Sports Illustrated Article – “How pain killers are turning young athletes into heroin addicts” Prescription Drug Dependency

21.  SoftballSmall Café  BaseballLarge Cafe  Girls Spring TrackRoom 400  Boys Spring TrackRoom 401  BoysTennis Room 402  Girls TennisRoom 403  Girls LacrosseRoom 404  Boys LacrosseRoom 405 Meet the Winter Coaches – Break out rooms