1. 1 St. Patrick Athletics Committee Athletics Program Orientation 2015

2. 2 Athletic Program Mission / Objectives  To increase the personal enthusiasm and confidence of the students  To teach the concepts of good sportsmanship and group interaction  To provide a setting in which each student may seek to achieve his or her current athletic potential

3. 3 Who Administers the Athletic Program?  School Advisory Council / Athletic Committee  School Principal: Fran Thompson  School Athletic Director: Tony Tolman  Coaches  Parent and Guardians

4. 4 What is the role of the Athletic Committee?  Establish Annual goals for the Athletic Program  Address issues presented to it  Interpret and Apply the Athletics Statement of Policies  Coach Selection / Approval

5. 5 Who is on the Athletic Committee? 2014 – 2015 School Year Committee Members:  School Principal: Fran Thompson  School Athletic Director: Tony Tolman  Committee Chairperson: Bob Jung – School Advisory Council  Committee Members:  Christy Weber  Mendi Lancastor  Patrick Sorensen  Patti Shore  Jonathan Oge  Paul Little  Mike Kubelka How is the Athletic Committee chosen?  New members chosen by the principal  Feedback from Athletic Committee members

6. 6 What is the role of the Athletic Director?  Development of the annual calendar  Development and recommendation of written procedures  Oversee day-to-day implementation of the athletic programs:  Participation Call-Outs  Coach Selection  Team Formation  Scheduling  Equipment and Uniform Distribution / Collection

7. 7 What is the role of the School Principal?  Hire, train, monitor the Athletic Director  Direct issues to the Athletic Committee for consideration, as necessary  Review student eligibility to participate and requests for financial assistance  Provide for the final resolution of any issues within the program

8. 8 What is the role of the Coaches?  Management of team in a manner consistent with Athletic Program policies  Teach, motivate and inspire the team members with regard to the skills, strategies and techniques necessary for development in the sport  Model exemplary behavior and sportsmanship during all team meetings, practices and games  Attend DPL “Play Like A Champion” training, and implement the principles with the team they coach  Be Safe Environment Program cleared

9. 9 What is the role of the Parents / Guardians?  Encourage your athlete to perform to the best of their ability, respecting their teammates, opponents and officials  Counsel your athlete to remain qualified to participate  Return Call-Out forms and pay athletic fees timely  Support the coaches and program administrators  Attend and cheer your athlete with great sportsmanship

10. 10 Dallas Parochial League  31 Participating Catholic Schools  12 Sports Offered  Grades 5-8  Boys, Girls, and Co-Ed Divisions Athletic Director: Theresa Mosmeyer 5440 Harvest Hill Rd Suite 160 Dallas, TX 75230 972-404-0379 dplsport@sbcglobal.net www.dallasparochialleague.com

11. 11 What Sports Does St. Patrick Participate In?  Football  Cheerleading – Year Round  Volleyball  Cross Country  Swim  Basketball  Track  Baseball  Softball  Soccer – (tournament) 7 th and 8th  Tennis – (tournament)  Golf – (tournament)  Co-Ed soccer - DPL league play Fall / Winter Sports:Spring Sports:

12. 12 How are Divisions Organized? Generally:  Football (b) –Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and JV (5 th /6 th grade)  Volleyball (g/c) – By Grade (5 th /6 th grade), Based on ability/skill (7 th /8 th grade)  Cross Country (b/g) - Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and JV (5 th /6 th grade) need coach  Basketball (b/g) – By Grade with Divisions based on ability (D-1, D-2, D-3)  Swim (b/g) - Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and JV (5 th /6 th grade)  Track (b/g) - Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and JV (5 th /6 th grade)  Baseball (b/g)–Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and by Grade (5 th /6 th grade)  Softball (b/g) – Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and by Grade (5 th /6 th grade)  Soccer Tournament (b/g/c) – Typically 8 th grade; sometimes 7 th  Soccer League – Coed - Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and JV (5 th /6 th grade)  Tennis Tournament (b/g) – individual registration, by Grade  Golf Tournament (b/g) – individual registration, by Grade  Cheerleading (g) – Varsity (7 th /8 th grade) and JV (5 th /6 th grade) ** Note: Circumstances may dictate modifications from year to year

13. 13 How are Teams Selected?  For those sports where team selection is affected by Division placement, or where there are more than one team per grade, the following guidelines are applied:  5 th Grade: Teams are determined by the Athletic Director, with input from coaches, to create a fair distribution between teams  6 th Grade: Teams are divided judgmentally by the Athletic Director based on input from the coaches and based on observation of abilities demonstrated during P.E. class  7 th and 8 th Grade: Competitive tryouts with teams grouped according to demonstrated talents. A player must participate in tryouts to be included on a Division 1 team, unless prior arrangements made with Athletic Director

14. 14 How are Coaches Selected?  Coaches are typically, though not required to be, a parent or relative of a current student athlete  In instances where a parent or relative is not available to coach, the Athletic Director will be charged with finding qualified individuals to fill coaching needs  Interest in becoming a coach may be expressed on the Participation Call-Out sheets that are sent out prior to the registration deadline for each sport. Potential coaches may also express their interest directly to the Athletic Director or may be approached directly by the Athletic Director  All coaches must be cleared through Safe Environment Program  All coaches must complete the DPL’s Play Like a Champion (PLC) training  After consideration of all candidates, the Athletic Director will make coaching recommendations to the Athletic Committee for approval

15. 15 Athletic Program Funding  How are the Athletic Programs Funded?  Student Participation Fees  Concession Stand Receipts  PATS Club Subsidy  What does it cost for a student to participate?  Individual Sport Participation Fees:  vary by sport  adjusted annually as necessary  Personal uniform and equipment needs, as necessary

16. 16 2014 – 2015 Athletic Budget Any overages are used to purchase equipment and uniforms at the end of the school year based on identified needs.

17. 17 Athletic Program Funding  How do I pay?  Fees are billed through FACTS based on the final DPL roster  When do I pay?  Notice of an added incidental billing will be emailed to you by FACTS. Usually payment is due within 15-30 days from the notice. Payment is made via online transaction through your FACTS account.  What if I cannot afford to pay?  Request for Financial Assistance forms may be obtained through the school website, under the “Athletics” tab. Forms are returned to school Principal for consideration

18. 18 Grievances  Who do I contact if I have a concern, issue or complaint?  First: Coach  Second: Athletic Director  Third: School Principal Issues and concerns may be brought to the Athletic Committee for discussion, at the discretion of the School Principal

19. 19 Other Common Questions  Can a student be held out of participation because of grades?  Yes, if grades below 70%  Can a student be held out of participation for non-payment of fees?  Inability to Pay – NO  Failure to Pay - YES  What if I miss the Call-Out deadline?  DEPENDS, but no guarantee of team placement

20. 20 Other Common Questions  Do we get to keep our uniforms?  NO  Do we have to supply our own equipment/gear?  Generally, school provides most team equipment  Athletes generally provide personal equipment  Does my athlete need to take a physical before participating?  Yes, Annual physical

21. 21 Resources  St. Patrick Athletic Handbook  DPL Handbook  DPL Website: www.dallasparochialleague.comwww.dallasparochialleague.com  St. Patrick Parent/Coach Communication Guide