1. Welcome to the 2016-17 Winter Sports Season!
Athletic & Coaching Staff:

2. Introductions of Athletics Staff
Michelle Graves, Office Assistant – paper work!
Brady Bajema, Assistant Athletic Director
Len Krygsman, Athletic Director

3. Winter Track Karyn Berkowicz – Head Coach
Mike Persenaire – Assistant Coach

4. Girls’ Basketball Kris VandenAkker – Head/Varsity Coach
Kelly Penning – Varsity Assistant Coach
Bruce Dykstra – Junior Varsity Coach
Lina Avila – Middle School Coach

5. Boys’ Basketball Brady Bajema – Head/Varsity Coach
Varsity Assistant Coaches: Dave Deters, Jordan Vander Baan
Dennis Richey – Junior Varsity Coach
Greg Massotti – Middle School Coach

6. MIAA Middle School Waiver Rules
May participate on JV teams only unless there is no JV program (ie., winter track) in which case they are eligible for varsity participation.
Middle School student cannot displace a high school student on a team roster.
MIAA waiver by grade must be granted for each individual sport.
8th grade girls’ basketball
8th grade boys’ basketball
8th grade girls and boys for winter track
**** 6th Grade students ****
Basketball – Allowed to try out for middle school team only.
Winter Track – Ineligible

7. Paper work complete?
Athletic Digest & Student Handbook give rules and expectations, including eligibility requirements (on line)
Annual physical – Valid for 13 months ONLY.
If student uses epipen, be sure to have one for coaches’ med kit!
Comprehensive Registration & Permission Form – required each season (on line)
Permission to Treat form

8. WCS Athletics Registration & Permission Form

9. DVC Athletic Event Code of Conduct
Respect and courtesy for all athletes, coaches, officials and spectators is expected.
Taunting, profane language or disrespectful behavior will not be tolerated. This includes the use of face paint, body paint and noise makers of any kind.
Fan and/or parental coaching from stands/sidelines is not permitted.
Spectators are expected to be positive, enthusiastic, and supportive to all players, coaches, officials and opposing teams and fans.
**Non-compliance with the above code may result in removal from the event.**

10. Mass. Laws
Anti-hazing Law – report it!!
Head Injury Law – statement included on Eligibility & Training Regulation Form

11. Head Injury Education
From the government at the Center for Disease Control:
From the National Federation of High Schools:
(A parents Guide to Concussions in Sports)

12. Sources of information
Dualvalleyconference.org scheduling web site
most current source of information, particularly in cases of game postponements.
Sign up for notification – Note: Once you sign up, you will continue to receive notifications unless, you “un-sign up”!

13. Chemical Health Rules
Use of illicit drugs, alcohol or tobacco products of any kind is prohibited.
MIAA rules: 1st offense = 25% of contests; 2nd offense= 60% of contests; penalties carry over seasons and school years
WCS rules – during school event: 1st offense = dismissed from team for balance of season; 2nd offense = balance of school career.
WCS rules – non-WCS events/after school hours: 1st offense = minimum 4 game suspension; 2nd offense = minumum 10 game suspension; 3rd offense = suspended for all athletics for balance of school career.

14. Conduct & Language
Use of profanity, vulgar language or offensive comments at any time, and under any circumstance will not be tolerated from athletes, coaches or spectators
Body language or gestures will be treated the same as the spoken word
The word “Christian” on our uniforms and on our school needs to mean something that our guests and opponents will understand is different and desirable. We all must at all times:
Demonstrate good sportsmanship
Demonstrate hospitality
Honor our opponents
Honor game officials
Hold each other accountable for our actions

15. “Electronic Devices” & Media
I-pods, cell phones, I-phones, etc.
Not to be used when involved in team events unless approved by coach.
Instagram, blogs, Facebook, etc.
Be careful about what you post on social media. Nothing directed at opposing teams/schools or of questional nature. If in doubt, DO NOT POST!
Respect for each other’s privacy and reputations

16. “Rules for Engagement”
Rules for engaging a coach with questions and concerns.
Modeled after the Matthew 18 principle:
First – Athlete is to request meeting with coach to express concerns. If no satisfactory resolution occurs, then…
Second – Parent is to contact coach to request meeting. This must not be done immediately after a contest. Contact coach after at least 12 hours by phone or . If after meeting with coach there is no satisfactory resolution, then…..
Third – Parent and/or athlete is to contact Athletic Director to request meeting. If no resolution, then contact the principal.

17. Crusader Athletic Board (CAB)
This organization supports Whitinsville Christian School athletics through volunteer based fundraisers and community events.  
School Year ( ) Officers:
President: Laura Skudera Vice President: Melissa Hadley Vice President of Concessions: Elizabeth Deters Secretary: Linda Morrill Treasurer: Michelle Graves
If you would like to volunteer or be a member of the CAB please for more information: 
Facebook: 

18. Team Meetings Girls’ MS Basketball – Room 122
Girls’ JV & V Basketball – Room 126
Boys’ MS Basketball – Room 125
Boys’ JV & V Basketball – Room 123
All winter track – Room 121