1. Welcome Back Parents Students Coaches 2015-2016

2. Purpose of this meeting Review Athletic and Activities procedures and policies MSHSAA Sportsmanship Citizenship Answer Questions concerning Athletic and Activities Participation

3. Academic Eligibility Requirements All incoming Freshmen are eligible for the Fall Semester Upper Classmen must have earned 3.5 credits the previous semester Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 3.0 credit hours (seniors)

4. Citizenship By-Law 2.2 Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, School enforced consequences Legal consequences ISS/OSS

5. Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs Attending Parties where illegal activities are taking place Instagram, Twitter, Facebook & other internet pictures/issues Hazing Violations with the Law Public use of Profanity, Disrespect or Vandalism. Bottom Line: You represent yourself, your parents, coaches & your Teams in all you do. Act with Pride and Dignity!

6. Important Forms 1.Physical – 4 pages (prior to) – (14 practices) 2.Handbook Agreement 3.Communication Agreement

7. Partnership in Supervision Students are required to be under the direct supervision of a coach at all times. Students are required to be under the direct supervision of a coach at all times. Coaches take their responsibility for the safety of your athletes seriously and will not leave until all students have departed the campus. Coaches take their responsibility for the safety of your athletes seriously and will not leave until all students have departed the campus. Please pick up students no later than 15 minutes past the ending of practices or games. Please pick up students no later than 15 minutes past the ending of practices or games.

8. Partnership in Security Please remind your student-athletes to lock up all valuables. Please remind your student-athletes to lock up all valuables. 1.Locking them in their lockers 2.Keeping them with them by the bench DO NOT LEAVE THEM UNATTENDED IN LOCKER ROOMS OR HALLWAYS!

9. Signing out Athletes/Students Coaches will have a sign-out sheet available Only parents can sign students out unless prior verbal or written permission is given to the Secondary office prior to leaving for the activity

10. Sportsmanship Cheer for our TEAM, do not ridicule the other team or officials Learn the rules of the game. It will help you understand why certain situations occur and make the game more enjoyable Be Respectful Be Positive You are setting an example for your son or daughter and their teammates and friends

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12. CRABC – Crest Ridge Athletic Booster Club President – Ed Bestgen Vice President – Kelvin Francy Secretary – Crystal Windholz Treasurer – Kristy Bestgen

13. Activities Pass Purchase from Booster Club Good for all home games except – tournaments, shootout, MSHSAA sponsored events Family $75 Couple $35 Individual $20

14. Activity Attendance Guidelines Students must attend a full day of classes (be at school no later than 8:30 am) in order to be eligible for competitions that day or on Saturday if it is a Friday) Students must attend a full day of classes (be at school no later than 8:30 am) in order to be eligible for competitions that day or on Saturday if it is a Friday) Students may participate in practice if only attending part of the day Students may participate in practice if only attending part of the day Exceptions are granted with administrative approval only. Exceptions are granted with administrative approval only. If students come to school and leave during the day for health reasons, they may not return or participate that day in activities without administrative approval. If students come to school and leave during the day for health reasons, they may not return or participate that day in activities without administrative approval. Each individual coach/sponsor has the authority to set more restrictive attendance requirements and most already do. Each individual coach/sponsor has the authority to set more restrictive attendance requirements and most already do.

15. Schedules/Directions Pick one up Changes will occur- you will be notified as early as possible We verify game time and location prior to the event Sign up for text caster and get on the email list- new options this year We have directions available to all events

16. Links to Information www.mshsaa.org www.crestridge.org Gmail Concussion material impact testing Athletic Trainer – Joel Saulsberry

17. Concussions/Injuries If your student is diagnosed or suspected of having a concussion a doctors release and return to play procedures are required If your student is injured and medical attention is required a medical release is required A copy of these releases must be turned in to the office Copies will be given to the Nurse. AD and Coach

18. Other Stuff to Know Letter Award 25% College Try-outs, All Star Games, Camps/Clinics have issues depending on in- season and out-of-season Notification/Communication

19. Chain of Command See page 13 of Athletic Handbook Player/Coach Player/Parent/Coach Director of Activities Secondary Principal Superintendent Please do not attempt to confront a coach/staff advisor before, during, or after a contest or practice. These can be highly emotional times for both the parent and the coach/staff advisor. Meetings of this nature usually do not promote positive resolution

20. Important Dates 8/3 - First Practice HS Practice 8/14 – FB Jamboree @ OG 5pm 8/17 – First Day of MS Practice 8/18 – Open House Meet the Cougars 8/19 – First Day of School 8/21 – Varsity FB Home vs. Archie 7pm 8/25 – VB JV/V vs. Smithton 5:30pm

21. Thank You For supporting Crest Ridge Activities and Athletics We are looking forward to a positive and successful year!!