1. INDEPENDENCE HIGH SCHOOL “Best School Ever” ATHLETIC CODE MEETING JULY 31, 2017
WELCOME
FEES CAN BE PAID IN THE OFFICE
SIGN IN TO VERIFY ATTENDANCE
$50/sport
$100 maximum per student
$150 maximum per family
Middle school fees are $30 per sport and do not apply towards any maximums.

2. THANK YOU!
To all student/athletes, parents, coaches and community for your continued support and commitment to Independence Athletics! was an exciting year, but just the beginning! : Let’s finish what we started!

3. FORMS NEEDED Physical - (Four Pages). Only needed every other year.
Alternate Year Card (If physical was taken last year).
Insurance Waiver (Insurance Information):WIAA
Athletic Code Booklet
WIAA Athletic Eligibility Bulletin (Pages 20-24)
Concussion Information (Pages 24-26
Emergency Form (Page 27)
Acknowledgement/Concussion Form (Page 28)
Media Release Box – If you DO NOT check this box, we WILL NOT release your likeness and name to the media.

4. Where to get current information.

5. WHAT TO TURN IN Physical or Alternate Year Card
Insurance Waiver if you have insurance
Insurance Application if you are purchasing insurance. Please mail to carrier.
Emergency Information Form and Athletic Handbook/WIAA Bulletin/Media Acknowledgement/Concussion (back-to-back)
Fees or Free & Reduced Lunch Application/Sharing Waiver

6. WIAA WEBSITE: www.wiaawi.org

7. 20017-18 COACHING STAFF Football and Girls’ Basketball – Mr. Zilla
Girls’ Soccer – Mr. Cruz (Arcadia)
Volleyball – Mrs. Olson
Cross-Country – Mrs. Sonsalla
Wrestling and Softball* – Mr. Risler
Boys’ Basketball* – Mr. Abing
Baseball* – Mr. Pape/Mr. Bartingale
Track* – Mrs. Steiner
Golf* – Mr. Nix
Football Cheerleading* – Ms. Scow/Mrs. Fredrickson
*- Coaches that have not been approved yet

8. COACHING STAFF
Assistant Football- Mr. Mullikin, Mr. Bautch, Mr. Brandenburg, Mr. Boland
Assistant Volleyball – Mrs. Halama, Ms. Buss, Ms. Edison
Assistant Boys’ Basketball* – Mr. Manley, Mr. Fredrickson
Assistant Girls’ Basketball*- Ms. Filla
Assistant Softball*- Ms. Buss
Assistant Track*- Ms. Dokken, Mr. Boland, Ms. Gray
*- Coaches that have not been approved yet

9. HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Chain of Command/Communication (Page 3)
Wearing School Equipment (Page 3)
Two sport participation. Meeting must be set up before seasons begin. Two-Sport Language (Page 4) – Gives priority to conference events when there is a conflict between sports.
Absence on the Day of a Game/Practice (Page 6) Clarified that tardies end at 9 am. Therefore, absences after 9 am that are not pre-excused prohibits the athlete from participating that day.
CLOSED CAMPUS WAIVER

10. HANDBOOK HIGHLIGHTS Student Illness during the school day (Page 6)
Academic Eligibility When School Is Not in Session (Page 8). Suspension for Two of more failures from 4th quarter will follow WIAA regulations.
Academic Eligibility When School is in Session(Page 8): Mandatory MLT on Mondays
Equipment turn-in (Page 10, section 9.2)
Awards Ceremonies/Special Awards (Pages 17-18). Attendance and Code violations
WIAA Athletic Eligibility Bulletin (Pages 20-24)

11. POINTS OF EMPHASIS CODE OF CONDUCT (Pages 11-15)
Article 1 – Drinking or possession of alcohol.
Article 2 – Misuse of Drugs.
Article 3 – Tobacco/e-cigarettes
Article 4 – Theft and Vandalism

12. PENALTIES – Articles 1-4
1st Offense – 50% of season, unless HONESTY CLAUSE* is in effect, then 25% of season.
2nd Offense – 1 year.
3rd Offense – 1 year.
4th Offense – Complete loss of eligibility.
*Article 2: Consequences under condition 1 are doubled
*Offender must turn themselves in by end of the first working day after violation was committed or before the next scheduled athletic event or practice.

13. CODE OF CONDUCT Article 5
“Conduct Unbecoming of An Athlete”.
Penalties are assessed on an individual case basis.

14. SOCIAL MEDIA
PAGE 13- Article Five
Be Smart!
“DON’T PRESS SEND”

15. Responsibilities of Athletes/Parents
All athletic concessions (except football) and Ashley For the Arts are the major fund raisers for our athletic teams.
It is everyone’s responsibility to work concessions and volunteer for Ashley For the Arts shifts

16. Ashley for the Arts
Ashley will donate money ($5000) towards our athletic programs for volunteer help.
This is for all athletes/parents/coaches.
Alcohol Policy/Volunteer SOP Manuals
Sign-up: - gid=

17. ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
Formed Five years ago. Most general fund money generated by athletic concessions and Ashley for the Arts volunteers.
Significant support
Uniforms and sports specific equipment
Scoreboards
Scorers Table
Water bottle filler station
Sport Video Cameras (3)
Concession Stand upgrade
Conference Banners

18. ATHLETIC BOOSTER CLUB
We would like one Parent representative from each sport to attend, plus any interested adult or student
Meeting tonight after code meeting (Reorganization) and second Wednesday of October, January, May, and after each Sports Banquets in November, March and June (annual meeting)
Sign up for working concessions.

19. ATHLETIC INDEE WEAR
Available at August 9 Registration night: Fan Cloth
Deadline for 1st chance orders: August 16
Deadline for 2nd chance orders: September 8

20. FORMS REMINDER
Athletic Code Emergency and Acknowledgement/Concussion Form. Please sign and return to Sue.
Insurance Waiver.
Physical form or Alternate year card
Fees (Free & Reduced Lunch) must be paid before student will be eligible.

21. Goals
Mental Toughness
Accountability
Caring
SAY THANK YOU!

22. Theme for 17-18