1. Bradford Prep Winter Sports Meeting

2. The Bradford Sports Philosophy
We believe athletics are an important part of the culture.
Student benefits of school-sponsored athletic program:
Social benefits – development of relationships within peer group
Teamwork
Accountability
School Spirit
Discipline
Emotional wellbeing – improved quality of life
Health Benefits – fitness, agility, development of athletic skills
We are in the process of building a competitive Sports Program
We believe in the importance of athletic activities to enhance and strengthen student lives. In conjunction with academic studies, it serves to encourage team building, leadership, and communication skills. In addition, athletic activities encourage a sense of community throughout the school. Bradford believes that a student’s main objective is to met or exceed the high academic standards set forth, and to be an athlete is second, although one enhances the other.

3. MS Winter Sports MS Boys Basketball MS Girls Basketball MS Swim
Middle School Sports
MS Boys Basketball
MS Girls Basketball
MS Swim
MS Sideline Cheer
*Wrestling – TBD
We believe in the importance of athletic activities to enhance and strengthen student lives. In conjunction with academic studies, it serves to encourage team building, leadership, and communication skills. In addition, athletic activities encourage a sense of community throughout the school. Bradford believes that a student’s main objective is to met or exceed the high academic standards set forth, and to be an athlete is second, although one enhances the other.

4. HS Winter Sports HS Boys Basketball HS Girls Basketball HS Swim
High School Sports
HS Boys Basketball
HS Girls Basketball
HS Swim
*HS Sideline Cheer
*Wrestling – TBD
We believe in the importance of athletic activities to enhance and strengthen student lives. In conjunction with academic studies, it serves to encourage team building, leadership, and communication skills. In addition, athletic activities encourage a sense of community throughout the school. Bradford believes that a student’s main objective is to met or exceed the high academic standards set forth, and to be an athlete is second, although one enhances the other.

5. Conference Tournament Outline
Conferences
Middle School: Charlotte Beltway Conference (CBC)
Cabarrus Charter
Covenant Classical
Carolina International
Union Academy
ACE Academy
Queens Grant
Corvian
Conference Tournament Outline
Each school will play 14 conference games (2 against every other school).
There will be no non-conference games for MS.
Seeding for the tournament will be based on overall record. Ties will be broken by head to head, followed by record vs highest seeds.

6. Conference Tournament Outline
Conferences
High School: PAC-7 (NCHSAA)
Carolina International
Union Academy
Queens Grant
Pine Lake Prep
Community School Davidson
Mountain Island Charter
Conference Tournament Outline
Each school will play 12 conference games (2 against every other school).
HS basketball has 11 non-conference games scheduled
Seeding for the basketball tournament will be based on overall record. Ties will be broken by head to head, followed by record vs highest seeds. The higher seed will host the first round of the conference tournament.
Seeding for Regionals: 1) Regular Season Conference Champions 2) Conference Tournament Champions 3) At Large bids based on 22 game schedule

7. Booster Club
-Co-chairs for are Cari Fresoli and Colette Chenault
-The Athletic Booster Club will be responsible for raising significant funds to fund the sports program for our students.  Please consider supporting your student athlete and the BPS Boosters!
-We will be holding several meetings throughout the year to discuss fundraising and volunteer needs, among other things. You will be notified of meetings via the you provide on the Booster Membership form.
-Please join Boosters to help us meet our fundraising goal for this year!!!

8. BP Sports Website
New Athletics website provided by the Booster Club!
Streamlines communication
Sign up for alerts, check out articles, keep up with standings
Social Media
Facebook- BPS Bears
Instagram- BPS Bears

9. Forms
Physical- Must have had a physical within the last 395 days. It must be good for the whole season.
NCHSAA Consent form (High School only)
Concussion in Sports Form
Sportsmanship pledge
Photography Form

10. Season Passes
Season passes to regular season home games will be available for purchase for your convenience.  More details will be available after tryouts.
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11. Cost Athletics Fee Admission to away conference and all home games
Middle School- $75
High School- $125
Admission to away conference and all home games
Middle School- $3 Adult, $1 Student
High School- $6 admission (home games will be $1 for students, but not all conference teams will abide by that)

12. Player Expectations
Players will come prepared for practice and games with all proper attire and equipment
Players will be expected to give full attention during training sessions and games
Players are expected to always work hard to help improve skills and understanding of the game.
The amount of playing time players will receive during games will be based on game performance, determination in practice, punctuality and attitude.
Players should always be courteous of other players and teammates.
It is expected that all players exemplify and demonstrate good sportsmanship at all times.
Players are expected to be respectful of their coaches, officials and opponents.
Players are required to carry exceptional grades in school while being a distinguished athlete.

13. Coaches Expectations
Players and parents can expect coaches to provide a fun learning environment.
Coaches will be on time and prepared for training sessions and games.
Players and parents can expect the coaches to be fair and give an honest evaluation of players.
Coaches will promote good sportsmanship and lead by example.
Coaches will maintain good communication with parents and players.
Coaches will hold players accountable who do not abide by good sportsmanship, attendance in games and practice sessions.
Coaches will work toward not only the development of their team, but the individual development of each player.

14. Parent Responsibilities
Parents are expected to get players to practice and games on time, as well as pick up players timely.
All parents are expected to carry proper sideline behavior.
Parents should not yell instructions from the sideline and allow the coaches to properly instruct.
If late to practice or a game, parents are expected to notify the coaching staff immediately and ensure their player is properly prepared with attire, equipment and ready to play.
Parents are required to fulfill financial commitments to the team.
Parents should be supportive and recognize the value and importance of volunteers, coaching staff, team mangers, referees and officials.
Be a role model and example to your child by exemplifying good sportsmanship at all times.
Parents can volunteer to help out at practices as needed by the coach
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from games and practices. Opportunities for carpooling, etc.

15. Parent Responsibilities
Bradford parents and coaches will be expected to follow a 24 hour rule in regards to communicating with one another.
Bradford coaches are competitive, and Bradford parents are passionate about their children. There may be times when coaches and parents disagree about playing time, position, strategy, or any number of things. The appropriate time to discuss these matters is not immediately following an athletics contest. As a result parents should not contact a coach within 24 hours of any such contest. Once the 24 hour window has passed a parent may request a meeting with the coach in order to discuss the disagreement. Parents and coaches should remain cordial and respectful during any such meeting.
Parents can volunteer to help out at practices as needed by the coach
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from games and practices. Opportunities for carpooling, etc.

16. Parent Responsibilities
Any student, parent, or individual that exhibits unsportsmanlike conduct or inappropriate behavior may be barred from any additional athletic events that season.
Second offense: in subsequent seasons will result in the barring of said individual from any athletic contests involving Bradford Preparatory School for the rest of the school year.
Please follow the grievance policy outlined in the Student Athlete Handbook if any issues arise during the season.
Parents can volunteer to help out at practices as needed by the coach
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from games and practices. Opportunities for carpooling, etc.

17. Winter Sports Tryouts *High School- Girls Basketball
Oct 16. Carolina Courts - 4:30 – 6:30pm
Oct 17. Covenant Church Harrisburg, 4:30- 6:30pm
Oct 18. Covenant Church Harrisburg, 4:30 -6:00pm
High School- Boys Basketball
Oct 16. Carolina Courts - 4:30 – 6:30pm
Oct 17. Hickory Ridge HS 7:00 – 8:30pm
Oct 18. Hickory Ridge HS 7:00 – 8:30pm
Swimming – TBD
Wrestling - TBD
MS Basketball (Boys & Girls)
Oct. 30 Carolina Courts- 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Oct 31. Carolina Courts- 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Nov 1. Carolina Courts – 4:30pm – 6:30pm
MS Cheer –
Oct 30. Bradford Prep 3:30 – 5:00pm
Oct 31. Bradford Prep 3:30 – 5:00pm
Nov 1. Bradford Prep 3:30 – 5:00pm
*Game schedule will be on the new website. Please check regularly as the schedule is subject to change.
Aug 2 and 3. After 3 on the 2nd, anytime after 1:30 on 3rd.

18. Academic Eligibility
High School Students are eligible to tryout for the Winter Sports season if they meet the NCHSAA requirements. They must have passed 5 of their 8 classes the previous semester, and have been promoted.
Middle School Students are eligible if their overall average is a 70% or above (including art, PE, music).
Aug 2 and 3. After 3 on the 2nd, anytime after 1:30 on 3rd.

19. New High School Students
I must submit a transfer waiver to your old school. Please see me afterwards.
Aug 2 and 3. After 3 on the 2nd, anytime after 1:30 on 3rd.

20. Coaches Basketball Swimming Cheer Middle School – Ashley Guilliams
HS Boys – Eric Bramlett
HS Girls – Chris Paige
MS Boys – Alec Farabaugh
MS Girls – Lynell McCrary
Swimming
High School- Elena Thomas
Middle School- Hailey Williams
Cheer Middle School – Ashley Guilliams
Wrestling - still looking for HS/MS coach
Aug 2 and 3. After 3 on the 2nd, anytime after 1:30 on 3rd.

21. Coaches Contact Basketball Swimming
HS Boys – Eric Bramlett
HS Girls – Chris Paige
MS Boys – Alec Farabaugh
MS Girls – Lynell McCrary
Swimming
High School- Elena Thomas
Middle School- Hailey
Cheer MS –
Wrestling - still looking for HS/MS coach
Aug 2 and 3. After 3 on the 2nd, anytime after 1:30 on 3rd.

22. Questions. Our school website (www. bradfordprep
Questions? Our school website ( will have the most up to date sports documents, forms and calendars. Thank you for coming! My Please be sure to sign in on the appropriate computer so that our coaches can contact you this winter with scheduling specifics.