1. WELCOME TO HIAWATHA ALL SPORTS PARENT / ATHLETE MEETING

2. Philosophy
The mission of Hiawatha C.U.S.D. #426 is to empower all students to become productive, responsible, caring citizens and life long learners through a quality education within a safe and respectful environment.

3. Requirements for Participation
Student Must Be Registered for School Year
Fee Paid or Proper Waiver on File
Have a Current Physical
Signed Code of Conduct (Registration Packet)
Concussion Information Form
Steroid Testing Policy
Abide by Code of Conduct
(All the above items need to be on file in the appropriate school office before any student-athlete is allowed to participate in practice and/or games.)

4. Student Accident Insurance
Hiawatha School District has purchased Student Accident Insurance . Every student is covered under this plan for injuries sustained while involved with any school sponsored activity. The insurance is secondary to any health or accident insurance the parent or guardian might have that covers the student. This coverage is for accidents only. There is no coverage under this plan for sickness. Claim forms are available from the school secretary. The school insurance will cover only medical expenses if the company is notified of the accident within 90 days.

5. Code of Conduct
An extra-curricular code for all extra-curricular activities and clubs
Student participation is a privilege
Be respectful of our school and other schools
Subject to IHSA, conference and district requirements

6. When is the Code in Effect?
Upon enrollment with the intention of being involved in Hiawatha’s extra-curricular programs, it is the student’s responsibility to follow the handbook and code.
Students are held to highest standards and expectations as they represent Hiawatha throughout their school career.

7. When is the Code in Effect?
The student-athlete represents Hiawatha…
12 months of the year
7 days a week
24 hours a day
in and out of season
on and off school grounds

8. Attendance Requirements
Student-Athlete must be current with all disciplinary consequences.
Student-Athlete must be in school prior to the start of 3rd hour (9:50 a.m.) to participate in practices, games or activities.
(Students must be in attendance the remainder of the day to participate.)

9. Promotes team spirit & student safety…
Transportation
Promotes team spirit & student safety…
Ride to and from away games
Prior written notification (parent/guardian arrangements) to principal/athletic director
Prompt pick-up of students (parent/guardian)

10. Eligibility Requirements
Passing All Classes
Weekly Eligibility (list updated weekly)
Friday Report (covers the following Monday through Sunday)
Ineligible 3 Times During 1 season
(ineligible remainder of season, may practice)
No More Than 1 Failure Previous Semester

11. Equipment Requirements
Responsible for care or replace at cost.
Uniforms and equipment must be returned to the coach within one week (7 calendar days) of the last contest.
Failure to return uniform and/or equipment results in loss of awards until the equipment is returned.

12. Awards
Student-Athlete needs to be in good standing at the end of the season.
Student-Athlete needs to successfully complete the season.

13. Scheduling Conflicts
Notify sponsor/coach of each activity to discuss resolution of conflicts.
Goal is to find balance for conflicts.
(missing multiple events of the same activity is discouraged)

14. Successful Parent Involvement
Support the Athletic Program
Communicate Fairly and Openly with Coaches
Demonstrate Good Sportsmanship at All Contests
Strongly Encourage Participation
Attend Athletic Events
Participate in Sports Booster Club
Understand the Commitment and Sacrifice Involved in Athletics
Follow The Chain of Command

15. Chain of Commands 1st Student-Athlete and Coach Meeting
2nd Student-Athlete, Parent and Coach Meeting
3rd Student-Athlete, Parent, Coach and Athletic Director Meeting

16. 2017-18 Coaching Staff JHS Boys Football (Coach Munro & Coach Sheahan)
HS Varsity Boys Football (Coach Keneway)
HS JV Boys Football (Coach Bowers)
HS Varsity Coed Soccer (Coach Moulton)
JHS 6th/7th Grade Girls Volleyball (Coach Van Dorin)
JHS 8th Grade Girls Volleyball (Coach Kissamis)
HS F/S Girls Volleyball (Coach Salto)
HS Varsity Girls Volleyball (Coach Sauber)

17. 2017-18 Coaching Staff JHS Coed Cheerleading (Coach Wyzard)
HS Varsity Coed Cheerleading (Coach Schulz)
HS Varsity Coed Dance (Coach Schulz)
JHS 6th/7th Grade Boys Basketball (Coach Donnelly)
JHS 8th Grade Boys Basketball (TBA)
HS F/S Boys Basketball (Coach Moulton)
HS Varsity Boys Basketball (Coach Hoffman)
JHS 6th/7th Grade Girls Basketball (Coach Donnelly)
JHS 8th Grade Girls Basketball (TBA)

18. 2017-18 Coaching Staff HS F/S Girls Basketball (TBA)
HS Varsity Girls Basketball (Coach Munro)
HS F/S Boys Baseball (Coach Munro)
HS Varsity Boys Baseball (Coach Hoffman)
HS F/S Girls Softball (TBA)
HS Varsity Girls Softball (Coach Bottom)
Athletic Trainer (Mallory Faivre)
Ms. Faivre (Administrative Assistant)

19. Constructive Topics to Discuss
treatment of your student-athlete, mentally and physically
ways to help your student-athlete improve
concerns about your student-athlete’s behavior and attitude

20. Topics to Avoid team strategy play calling other student-athletes
playing time

21. Communication From Coach
student-athlete expectations
practice and/or game times and locations
team requirements
procedure to follow if injured during participation

22. WARNING of RISK Participation has inherent dangers and risks.
Athletes may suffer a serious injury.
(Despite Reasonable Precautions Injuries Occur)
Athletes should follow the coaches’ instructions regarding techniques, training and team rules at all times and participate within the rules of the sport.

23. First Day of Practice JHS Football (August 1st @ 10:30am-12:30pm)
HS Football (August 4:30pm-7pm)
JHS Volleyball (August 3:30pm-5:30pm)
HS Volleyball (August 5pm-7pm)
HS Co-Ed Soccer (August 9am-11am)
HS Dance (August 10am-Noon)
HS Cheer (August Noon-2pm)

24. Questions
Be respectful of your teammates, opponents, officials, other parents and the game.
Extra-curricular activities are meant to be an extension of the classroom and in support of student learning.

25. …for working together to make this the best year ever at Hiawatha.
THANK YOU
…for working together to make this the best year ever at Hiawatha.