1. Mr. Ogden Assistant Principal/Athletic Director Legacy Traditional School Avondale Campus Athletics

2. LTS-Philosophy Legacy Traditional School’s belief is that youth sports should be an activity that emphasizes participation in developmentally appropriate physical activity that provides opportunities for the development of sportsmanship, character, and athletic skills. We also believe that the highest potential of youth sports is achieved when coaches, parents, and students actively demonstrate sportsmanship and character. These values and beliefs will promote the best possible athletics experience. Our goal as parents, coaches and students is to strive for “Victory with Honor”.

3. LTS Program Goals To demonstrate “Victory with Honor” to opponents, referees, fans, teammates, and self. For each team/group to perform to the best of its abilities. The goal is to win every competition while demonstrating good sportsmanship. To learn what it means to be part of a team, to be committed to the team, and to support the team in every way. Every LTS student will be invited and encouraged to take part. To teach skills (Physical and Mental) which cannot be taught in the classroom. Participants will learn to play or perform the right way, with emphasis on fundamentals. To give the students a taste of the history of the activity in which they are taking part, and for each coach to pass on his/her love of each activity.

4. Sports Fees Every participant must provide the program with a fee for each activity in which he/she participates. The fee is $35 for the first, second and third sport, with a maximum of $105 per family. Fees for all extracurricular activities will be incurred during the first week of participation of each activity. The Arizona Tax Credit, currently $200 for single or $400 for married couples (2013), can be applied to participation fees as long as it is designated as a tax credit donation at the time the fee is paid.

5. Legacy Lynx Athletics Victory With Honor Volleyball Flag Football Girls Basketball Boys Basketball Baseball Softball Coed Soccer

6. LTS A/B Team Philosophy If there is enough student interest, LTS will have two teams for each sport using an A/B team philosophy. Students will tryout for the A Team, and there will be a certain number of students that make the team. This team will play to win and not all students will play in every game. Those who do not wish to tryout, and those who do not make the A Team, will be on the B Team. The B Team will allow all students to participate in the games, as long as they are academically eligible and regularly participating with the team. The B Team will allow all participants to play but playing time may not be equal. If there are not enough students to field two teams, the team will follow the no tryouts and no cuts philosophy. All teams, weather A or B, will follow the A Team philosophy (play to win) during the post season playoffs.

7. Athletic Forms Needed All Forms Due Prior to Tryouts LTS-Athletic Handbook Letter of Understanding and Consent. Parental Consent Form Legacy Traditional School Waiver Concussion Awareness Form http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38 000 http://www.nfhslearn.com/electiveDetail.aspx?courseID=38 000 Current Athletic Physical (Form Provided by Your Physician LTS does not Provide a Form) All Athletic Physicals are good for 12 months from the date conducted.

8. Coaches All coaches are NFHS or PCA Certified. If a parent wishes to discuss a matter with a coach, he or she should schedule a meeting with the coach. Practices, games, and events are not appropriate times to discuss matters regarding the team or participants. Flag Football Coach: Mr. Bess Volleyball Coach: Ms. Stoever

9. Canyon Athletic Association www.azcaa.com Go To Members Schools Go to Legacy Traditional School Avondale Game Schedules Game Times Away Game Locations and Driving Directions

10. Eligibility Weekly Grade Checks Any student with a D or F will be given a warning week to pull the grade up Students who have a D or F after the warning period will be suspended from the team until their grades are C or higher. Suspension period is Monday through Saturday. Students suspended for two week within a season will be removed from the team. Lynx Pride Points Students with an out of school suspension due to loss of Pride Points or Behavior will be removed from the team.

11. Travel Participants will sometimes be required to travel for games. Parental volunteers will be necessary to transport students to and from LTS for all away games Parents are expected to arrange rides home for students. LTS faculty and staff will not give students rides home. If a student is picked up late (more than 10 minutes after practice or game ends), they will firs receive a ½ game suspension. The second offense will result in a one-game suspension, and the third violation will result in removal from the team.

12. Scheduling All games will be scheduled by the Athletic Director. Practices will be scheduled by the coach for each activity, under the supervision of the Athletic Director. Schedules will be distributed to participants as soon as they become available. Changes to these schedules will be posted when they occur. The responsibility for notifying parents lies with the participants. While the coaches will do their best to follow the team schedule, times and dates for practices and games may change on a day to day basis. It is the responsibility of the students to notify his or her parent when any changes should occur. Times and places for postseason tournament games often cannot be set until the end of the season. Participants and parents should be prepared to have a flexible schedule for tournaments. Game schedules and maps will be available on the Charter Athletic Association website.

13. Equipment All uniforms will be issued at the beginning of the season by the Athletic Director. Students will be responsible to return uniforms at the end of the season on the dates stated by the Athletic Director. Any uniforms that are lost or damaged beyond reasonable wear and tear need to be paid for before any further participation in extracurricular activities. All equipment shall be issued and collected by the coach.

14. Sport Specific Equipment Volleyball School Issued Jersey Students responsible for appropriate shoes, black athletic shorts, and any personal protective gear. Flag Football School Issued Jersey Students responsible for cleats, black athletic shorts, and any personal protective gear.

15. Conduct of Fans Parents and all other spectators should remember that the focus at games should be on the participants. Fans are there to encourage and support. LTS Parents should be good representatives of LTS. Parents and other spectators will not enter the playing area, nor shall they enter the team’s “bench” area. Parents should obtain a coach’s permission if they wish to attend a team practice. Siblings or other children may not attend practice. LTS Students who are spectators at a game must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. LTS does not charge for admission for home games. However, some teams may charge admission for their home games. The fee is typically $2 for adults and $1 for children. Please plan accordingly. Parents and other spectators will not use profanity, threaten violence, or in any way disrupt a game or practice. Those who do will be asked to leave the premises, and may be banned from future school events.

16. Forms and Paperwork All Athletic forms from the Athletic Handbook signed and turned into the coach the first day of tryouts. Current athletic physical to be turned into the coach with all handbook forms. Current insurance information must be provided for the student to participate in any and all LTS athletics. Parents who want to help coach must have certification through NFHS to be able and be on the bench.

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