1. Preseason Parent Meeting Agenda August 20, 2018
Gavin Spitler – Welcome & Introductions
Dr. Jeff Rayborn - Premier Health & Newton
Steve Fisher – College Credit Plus
Gavin Spitler – Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA)
Athletic Handbook Information
Pass Information
Athletics’ Website
Registration Process
Physical Process (PRIV-IT)
OHSAA PowerPoint Information
*Contact Gavin ext. 1011
or via

2. YOUR INDIANS SPORTS MEDICINE TEAM
Alicia Price, AT (937)
*Newton Local Schools
Jeff Rayborn, MD Team Physician
Mark Zunkiewicz, MD Orthopedic Consultant

3. Lindsay’s Law (Sudden Cardiac Arrest)
The law requires that all parents/guardians and all student-athletes in grades 7-12 must watch a video, read through Sudden Cardiac Arrest information packet, and both parent/guardian and the student-athlete must sign the Sudden Cardiac Arrest signature form.
UPDATE: Only required 1 time per school year!
UPDATE #2: ALL OF THE ABOVE INFORMATION IS NOW part of the online registration process!! YOU DO NOT HAVE TO SUBMIT A HARD COPY!!

4. ATHLETIC HANDBOOK INFO
Follow the CHAIN OF COMMAND –
Step 1 – Coach of the team
Step 2 – Varsity Coach of the sport
Step 3 – The Athletic Director
Step 4 – The High School Principal
Step 5 – The Superintendent
Step 6 – The Newton Board of Education

5. ATHLETIC HANDBOOK INFO
Academic Eligibility
Grades 9 through 12
1. During the preceding grading period, students must pass subjects that will earn a minimum of 5 credits or equivalent credits per year toward graduation.
2. During the preceding grading period, students may not fail more than one subject.
3. During the preceding grading period, students must have a minimum grade point average of 1.5 (C-).
4. Students entering the 9th grade for the first time will be eligible for the 1st grading period of 9th grade provided that they passed 75% of courses taken during the last quarter of the 8th grade year.
Grades 7 and 8
1. During the preceding grading period, students must pass 4 of the following 5 subject areas: Mathematics, social studies, English, science and reading.
4. During the preceding grading period students are required to pass 75% of those courses taken in which the student received a grade.
5. Students entering the 7th grade for the first time are automatically eligible for the first grading period.

6. PASS INFORMATION (REGULAR SEASON HOME EVENTS)
BIG CHIEF CLUB (Donation -$120) – ALL HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
WARRIOR CLUB (Donation -$80.00) – ALL HOME FALL ATHLETIC EVENTS
INDIAN PRIDE CLUB (Donation -$85.00) – ALL HOME BASKETBALL EVENTS
RED AND WHITE CLUB (Donation -$35.00) – SENIOR PASS DONATION
STUDENT PASS CLUB (Donation -$55.00) – ALL HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
Family Pass Club (Donation -$290.00) – ALL HOME ATHLETIC EVENTS
*IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PURCHASING AN ATHLETIC PASS TONIGHT THERE WILL BE FORMS IN THE HS OFFICE, PLEASE FILL THEM OUT AND SUBMIT PAYMENT TO THE SECRETARIES. I WILL MAIL YOUR TICKETS OUT TOMORROW!!

7. NEWTON ATHLETIC’S WEBSITE
Cameron State Track Meet
-placed 13th in 110 Hurdles & 10th in High Jump
Dawson State Track Meet
-placed 4th in Shot Put

8. THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Information for
Preseason Meetings
2017 HS Boys’ Golf – CCC Champs
2018 HS Baseball – CCC Champs

9. Basic OHSAA Rules & Regulations
2018 HS Fastpitch – CCC & District Champs

10. Semester and yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility.
•  OHSAA Scholarship Standards •
STUDENTS TAKING COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS MUST COMPLY WITH OHSAA SCHOLARSHIP STANDARDS.
All students participating via state law that permits home educated, non-public, community and STEM school students to participate at public schools must also comply with OHSAA scholarship standards.
Semester and yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility.

11. •  OHSAA Scholarship Standards •
To attempt to regain OHSAA eligibility, summer school grades may NOT be used to substitute for failing grades received in the final grading period of the regular school year or for lack of enough courses taken the preceding grading period.
IF YOU DROP A COURSE OR CHANGE YOUR SCHEDULE, IT IS CRITICALLY IMPORTANT THAT YOU CONTACT YOUR PRINCIPAL OR ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATOR TO SEE IF THIS AFFECTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY.

12. •  OHSAA Age Standards •
High school students will be ineligible whenever they turn 20 years old. No high school student will be eligible if he or she has been enrolled in high school for more than eight semesters.
Seventh- and eighth-grade students who turn 15 before August 1st are also ineligible for 7th and 8th grade sports but MAY BE eligible to participate in high school athletics. No 7th-8th grade student will be eligible if he or she has been enrolled in 7th-8th grade for more than four semesters.

13. •  OHSAA Non-School Team & Out-of-Season Standards •
YOU WILL BE INELIGIBLE IF YOU ARE COMPETING ON A NON-SCHOOL TEAM IN THE SAME SPORT DURING YOUR SCHOOL TEAM’S SEASON (EXAMPLE: CLUB SOCCER TEAM DURING SCHOOL’S SOCCER SEASON).
Coaches and schools cannot require that you participate in an open gym/open facility OR in a conditioning or instructional program. Violations of this regulation will result in penalties.

14. •  OHSAA Transfer Standards •
Once eligibility has been established at a member high school, a transfer to a different high school may mean you will lose eligibility for interscholastic athletics for a period of time at your new school. For specifics on the period of ineligibility, visit
UPDATE: You will be required to sit out for the last half of the season and the tournaments
This regulation has several exceptions, most of which require a ruling from the OHSAA Executive Director’s Office.

15. •  Your Health & Safety •
Before the season’s first practice, you must have had a physical examination within the past year AND an examination clearance form must be on file at the school.
You and your parents are highly encouraged to work with your certified athletic trainer and/or athletic administrator to complete an electronic preparticipation evaluation form that was developed for the OHSAA by PrivIT and called the PrivIT Profile. This Profile is now the OHSAA standard. (

16. •  Your Health & Safety •
Concussion Protocol –
If expected concussion occurs, student-athlete MUST see a doctor
If doctor confirms concussion, student-athlete is required to sit until doctor releases the athlete with the Authorization to Re-enter form, link below: (
In addition the student-athlete and parent MUST notify the school (Assistant Principal – Gavin Spitler) of the concussion so the proper steps can be taken at school
After being released by the doctor, then the student- athlete must follow the return to play protocol, which is a 6 step procedure

17. •  Organization Helping Student-Athletes Achieve •
The OHSAA has had a tradition of excellence for over 100 years, with our ultimate purpose to promote lifetime values, good citizenship, academic success, ethics and fair play in safe and sporting environments.
For more information and additional resources, visit the OHSAA website ( and follow us on Twitter (twitter.com/OHSAASports) and Facebook (facebook.com/OHSAA).
Have a great season!

18. Preseason Parent Meeting August 20, 2018
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT:
Gavin ext. 1011
or via