1. Wakefield Warriors 2011-2012 Rising 8 th /9 th grade Athletic & Activities Info Night 2011-2012 Rising 8 th /9 th grade Athletic & Activities Info Night

2. WELCOME Overview of Student Activities / What is Offered? / What to Expect? / Who is here to help students? Overview of Student Activities / What is Offered? / What to Expect? / Who is here to help students?

3. Promoting Student Activities / Positive / Committed / Teamwork / Discipline / Leadership / Positive / Committed / Teamwork / Discipline / Leadership

4. / Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us / Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us / Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic Trainer Rebecca_Kigin@apsva.us / Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us / Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us / Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic Trainer Rebecca_Kigin@apsva.us

5. The Booster Club / Use revenue from concession sales and spirit gear to support our student activities! Members 2011-2012: / Paul B. Greenfield, President / Debbie Hill, Activities Fair Coordinator / Carol Hunter, Treasurer & Listserv Moderator / Tiera Bonnefond, Concessions Manager / Barbara Vierow, Concessions Assistant / Karen Garrett, Spirit & Apparel Manager / Gretchen Carter-Allin, Spirit & Apparel / Use revenue from concession sales and spirit gear to support our student activities! Members 2011-2012: / Paul B. Greenfield, President / Debbie Hill, Activities Fair Coordinator / Carol Hunter, Treasurer & Listserv Moderator / Tiera Bonnefond, Concessions Manager / Barbara Vierow, Concessions Assistant / Karen Garrett, Spirit & Apparel Manager / Gretchen Carter-Allin, Spirit & Apparel

6. Athletic Eligibility / APS Assumption of Risk Form / Governed by VHSL / Yearly Athletic Physical – dated after May 1 st ( issue with Kaiser ) / Proof of Insurance / Parent Permission / Satisfy VHSL Eligibility Rules / Cleared by Becky Kigin, WK ATC / APS Assumption of Risk Form / Governed by VHSL / Yearly Athletic Physical – dated after May 1 st ( issue with Kaiser ) / Proof of Insurance / Parent Permission / Satisfy VHSL Eligibility Rules / Cleared by Becky Kigin, WK ATC

7. Athletic Teams Fall (Aug-Nov) Winter (Nov-Feb) Spring (Feb-May) CheerleadingBasketballBaseball Cross CountryCheerleadingCrew DanceGymnasticsLacrosse Field HockeyIndoor TrackSoccer FootballSwim/DiveSoftball GolfWrestlingTennis VolleyballOutdoor Track

8. FALL Tryout Dates / The 2011 Fall Sports Season begins: / Golf practice - August 2, 2011 / Monday, August 8, 2011 for – / Field Hockey, Volleyball, JV/Varsity Football, Cheerleading, and Cross Country. / Freshman Football usually begins a week later on August 15, 2011 / The 2011 Fall Sports Season begins: / Golf practice - August 2, 2011 / Monday, August 8, 2011 for – / Field Hockey, Volleyball, JV/Varsity Football, Cheerleading, and Cross Country. / Freshman Football usually begins a week later on August 15, 2011

9. Winter & Spring Tryout Dates / Winter Sports – November 7 Basketball, Swim, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Cheer, Gymnastics / Spring Sports – February 20 Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Crew, Track, Lacrosse, Tennis / Winter Sports – November 7 Basketball, Swim, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Cheer, Gymnastics / Spring Sports – February 20 Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Crew, Track, Lacrosse, Tennis

10. / Virginia High School League (VHSL) / Group AAA (there are 4 AAA regions) / Northern Region (4 Districts) / 1 Alexandria High School / 1 Loudoun County School / 3 Arlington High Schools / 25 Fairfax High Schools / National District Members: (8 schools) Yorktown, WL, Wakefield, Stuart, Edison, Mt. Vernon, Hayfield, Falls Church / Virginia High School League (VHSL) / Group AAA (there are 4 AAA regions) / Northern Region (4 Districts) / 1 Alexandria High School / 1 Loudoun County School / 3 Arlington High Schools / 25 Fairfax High Schools / National District Members: (8 schools) Yorktown, WL, Wakefield, Stuart, Edison, Mt. Vernon, Hayfield, Falls Church

11. F.A.Q. – Sports & Activities / What Sports Can 8 th graders play? Fall – JV Field Hockey, Freshmen Football, JV Cross Country, Freshmen Volleyball Spring – Novice Crew, JV Lacrosse, JV Baseball, JV Softball / What Sports Can 8 th graders play? Fall – JV Field Hockey, Freshmen Football, JV Cross Country, Freshmen Volleyball Spring – Novice Crew, JV Lacrosse, JV Baseball, JV Softball

12. What do I need to play a sport? / Physical and medical insurance. / Students must meet the VHSL and Wakefield eligibility requirements. / Students must also meet the academic requirements set forth by the VHSL and Wakefield. / School insurance can be purchased by parents if they do not already have medical insurance on their children. / Physical and medical insurance. / Students must meet the VHSL and Wakefield eligibility requirements. / Students must also meet the academic requirements set forth by the VHSL and Wakefield. / School insurance can be purchased by parents if they do not already have medical insurance on their children.

13. When should students get physicals if they want to play a sport? / A physical is required annually after May 1st of each school calendar year. / The VHSL requires that each student participating in athletics have a completed physical exam given by a physician, nurse practitioner, doctor of osteopathy, and/or a physician’s assistant. / A physical is required annually after May 1st of each school calendar year. / The VHSL requires that each student participating in athletics have a completed physical exam given by a physician, nurse practitioner, doctor of osteopathy, and/or a physician’s assistant.

14. Where can I find information on last minute game cancellations or student events due to inclement weather? / Activities hotline - 703-228-6744 / Join Wakefield Boosters/PTA Email group – Send an email to – Wakefield_booster_pta@yahoogroups.com Join Wakeathletics on Twitter / Join Wakefield Sports on Facebook / Activities hotline - 703-228-6744 / Join Wakefield Boosters/PTA Email group – Send an email to – Wakefield_booster_pta@yahoogroups.com Join Wakeathletics on Twitter / Join Wakefield Sports on Facebook

15. Where can parents find athletic schedules and club information?  Athletic schedules are posted on the Wakefield website per season; http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/wakefield / A list of clubs available for students to join is provided in the Student Agenda book, in the Parent Handbook, and on the web page.  Athletic schedules are posted on the Wakefield website per season; http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/wakefield / A list of clubs available for students to join is provided in the Student Agenda book, in the Parent Handbook, and on the web page.

16. How do students join a club? / Club sponsors will publicize when they plan to meet on our morning announcements and by posting flyers in the school. / Students should listen for these announcements and attend the club meetings. / Club sponsors will publicize when they plan to meet on our morning announcements and by posting flyers in the school. / Students should listen for these announcements and attend the club meetings.

17. How can a student start a new club? / Find two interested faculty members who are interested in sponsoring the club. / Obtain a minimum of 25 signatures of interested students. / Establish a proposal explaining the purpose and merits of the club. / Submit the information to the Student Activities Office for approval. / Find two interested faculty members who are interested in sponsoring the club. / Obtain a minimum of 25 signatures of interested students. / Establish a proposal explaining the purpose and merits of the club. / Submit the information to the Student Activities Office for approval.

18. Student Clubs/Activities African ClubAlternative Energy CarAmerican Red CrossAnimation Club Asian ClubBand (Marching)Better SpaceCOHORT Con-artist Club (Art Club)Dance ClubDrama (Theatre)FBLA/COE FCCLAFCAFrench ClubFreshmen Class Gay/Straight AllianceHILT ConnectionIgnite – Girls GroupIslamic Youth Group It’s AcademicJunior ClassLatinas Leading TomorrowLatinas En Accion Literary MagazineMadrigalsNational Honor SocietyNewspaper Orchestra/SymphonettePeer MediatorsSenior ClassSophomore Class Spanish Honor SocietyStudent GovernmentModel UN (United Nations)Video Production Club VJASTeen Advisory BoardYearbookYoung Democrats Club *Clubs and activities are subject to change based on student interest and participation. Membership into clubs is opened to all students.

19. Should one expect to pay an entry fee for athletic events? / Ticket prices Regular games -$5 (Regular Home games - $2 APS student rate except varsity football games) District Tournament - $6 Regional Tournament - $7 / School Attendance – ½ day to participate / Ticket prices Regular games -$5 (Regular Home games - $2 APS student rate except varsity football games) District Tournament - $6 Regional Tournament - $7 / School Attendance – ½ day to participate

20. Are there late buses for athletes? / Late Buses M-Th 4:45 and 6:45 / Transportation will be provided to most athletic events. / After away games, athletes must ride the bus back to school or ride with parents. / After home games, parents are responsible for picking up their children: there are no buses later than 6:45. / Late Buses M-Th 4:45 and 6:45 / Transportation will be provided to most athletic events. / After away games, athletes must ride the bus back to school or ride with parents. / After home games, parents are responsible for picking up their children: there are no buses later than 6:45.

21. Can athletes get injured? / While each coach and our athletic trainer emphasize safety during practices and events, there is a risk of injury associated with sports. / All athletes returning from an injury will be required to have written permission from a doctor. / While each coach and our athletic trainer emphasize safety during practices and events, there is a risk of injury associated with sports. / All athletes returning from an injury will be required to have written permission from a doctor.

22. Concussions / The state of Virginia has passed a new law on concussions in student-athletes. / Ms. Kigin works closely with doctors, parents, coaches, athletes and administrators to ensure the student- athlete is safe to return to school and sport participation following a head injury. / The state of Virginia has passed a new law on concussions in student-athletes. / Ms. Kigin works closely with doctors, parents, coaches, athletes and administrators to ensure the student- athlete is safe to return to school and sport participation following a head injury.

23. Do students practice everyday? / Students are expected to attend all practices. / Practices begin during the time frame of 3:30 – 7:30 pm. / Practice can last 2 hours. / Practices are held Mon – Fr., Saturdays NEVER on Sunday! / Summer, holiday and weekend practice times may vary / Parents should pick kids up no later than 30 minutes after practices have ended. / Students are expected to attend all practices. / Practices begin during the time frame of 3:30 – 7:30 pm. / Practice can last 2 hours. / Practices are held Mon – Fr., Saturdays NEVER on Sunday! / Summer, holiday and weekend practice times may vary / Parents should pick kids up no later than 30 minutes after practices have ended.

24. Do parents have to buy uniforms or equipment? / Team equipment/uniforms are distributed once athletes have made a team. / All school issued equipment will be collected at the conclusion of each season. / Parents are expected to pay for all equipment, uniforms, and other school issued items if not returned, lost, and or damaged. / Some teams may require athletes to purchase practice gear, team shoes, etc. / Proper athletic shoes must be purchased by parent – please consult with coach. / Team equipment/uniforms are distributed once athletes have made a team. / All school issued equipment will be collected at the conclusion of each season. / Parents are expected to pay for all equipment, uniforms, and other school issued items if not returned, lost, and or damaged. / Some teams may require athletes to purchase practice gear, team shoes, etc. / Proper athletic shoes must be purchased by parent – please consult with coach.

25. Are there team awards? / Sports Banquets (dessert only) are held after each season to honor athletes. / Coaches present special awards, varsity letters, certificates and other recognitions at these banquets. / Varsity letter jackets can be purchased through a vendor for those athletes who would like to have them. / Sports Banquets (dessert only) are held after each season to honor athletes. / Coaches present special awards, varsity letters, certificates and other recognitions at these banquets. / Varsity letter jackets can be purchased through a vendor for those athletes who would like to have them.

26. Questions? / For specific sports questions, see the coach or athletes at the tables / For General questions, contact Ms. Deskins / For Physicals questions, contact Mr. Strauss / For Medical questions, contact Ms. Kigin / For specific sports questions, see the coach or athletes at the tables / For General questions, contact Ms. Deskins / For Physicals questions, contact Mr. Strauss / For Medical questions, contact Ms. Kigin

27. Thanks For Coming!!

28. / Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us / Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us / Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic Trainer Rebecca_Kigin@apsva.us / Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us / Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us / Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic Trainer Rebecca_Kigin@apsva.us