1. Athletic Department Staff
- AP/AD- John Hartley
Athletics Secretary- Robin Gill

2. Role of the Athletic Department
Coordinate all athletic programs
Communicate athletic and school system guidelines to student/athletes, parents, and coaches
Oversee due process of student/athletes
Enforcement of the Athletic Handbook
Ensure we are following all MHSAA standards

3. Booster Club President- Wendy Tobias - Vice President- Sue DeLong
Treasurer- Beth Machnik
Secretary- Lisa Borgacz
Trustees- Keely Boren, Tracy Ritz, Chris Frogge

4. Misc. Office location Schedule location, MHSAA.com, athletic website
Insurance (Infosnap)
MHSAA Concussion Insurance (new 2015)
Transportation- 10 mile rule

5. Athletic Website http://shoriansports.weebly.com/
Individual sport information pages
Practice schedules
Game schedules
Photos, stats, bus schedules
A work in progress!!

6. Gate Fees Gate fees $5 Stand alone 9th/JV contests will remain $3
Annual passes remain - $30 adult, $25 Students
In-season athletes are free for that season
Student fee $2 (current LS ID)
Gate will open 30 minutes prior to start of contest

7. OK to Participate Cards
2nd year of implementation , checks and balances
Student/athlete must have-
Physical card on file (April 15, 2016)
Emergency card on file
Deemed academic/transfer eligible to participate
Student given signed/stamped card from AO, presented to the coach- may participate

8. Athletic Trainer Scott Ruhle, ATC
Internship through Pointe Fitness
Grand Valley State University
Coverage of home events
Dr. Sadiq Haque affiliation
Treatment of athletes
All coaches trained in CPR/First Aid/Concussion/Heat Humidity

9. Concussion Legislation
PA 342 and 343- Michigan Sports Concussion Awareness Laws- Effective June 30, 2013
Involved adults participate in an online concussion awareness training program.
Provide educational resources to parents, athletes, and volunteers, and obtain a signed statement that is to be kept on record at school.
Immediate removal of an athlete suspected of sustaining a concussion. Athlete must receive written clearance from appropriate health professional prior to return of physical activity.

10. MHSAA Concussion Insurance

11. Heat/Humidity MHSAA policy
30 minutes prior to start/60 minutes after start take temp and humidity readings
Digital Psychrometer used to read temp and heat index
Anytime Heat Index is above 95 degrees- special regulations regarding practice and contests go into effect.
HI above 104 degrees- stop all activity
Temp below 80, no need for any special regulations

12. Eligibility
MHSAA regulation- Credit in 66% of class load- passing 4 out of 5 at LSHS
LSPS policy- minimum 2.0 GPA- immediately eligible
Probationary status- minimum 2 weeks ineligibility. Must raise GPA by .5 to regain eligibility.

13. Substance Abuse Tobacco Alcohol Narcotics Other serious offenses
24/7/365
Zero tolerance for violations- privilege not a right

14. Role of the Coach Good role model- conduct, character, professionalism
Communicate with parents/athletes
Promote educational experience of athletics
Responsible for guiding the team/goals
Supervise all activities pertaining to the team
Respect officials decisions

15. Role of the Student/Athlete
Dependable, positive, work ethic, sportsmanship (good teammate)
Honor the code of conduct (drug, alcohol, tobacco free)
Maintain academic eligibility
Perform to the best of ability on the playing surface
Respect decisions of officials

16. Role of the Parent
Support/Encourage your Son/Daughter to perform to the best of their ability
Be aware of expectations from the coaching staff
Model sportsmanlike behavior at all times
Communicate with coaches to enhance positive relationship
Be active in the athletic booster club
Respect decisions of officials
Be alcohol and tobacco free at all times on school property

17. Fans be supportive and cheer positive at events!
Sum it up
Players play!
Coaches coach!
Officials officiate!
Fans be supportive and cheer positive at events!

18. Coach contact Email address, phone call, scheduled meeting
24 hour rule (delay the contact)
Non-team personnel not allowed in team area for games and practices- safety and security of all involved.
Best and worst- part of the solution, not a part of the problem