OAKWOOD

JUNIOR/SENIOR

HIGH SCHOOL

OAKWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

We have read the Athletic Department Handbook,

including the Code of Conduct, and agree to abide by

these rules and regulations.

Student Athlete Signature

Parent/Guardian Signature

Please check one of the boxes below:

We have adequate accidental insurance to cover

medical expenses in case of injury resulting

from participation in athletic contests for the

___________ school year.

We do not have accidental insurance to cover

medical expenses in case of injury resulting

from participation in athletic contests for the

__________ school year.

We will assume financial responsibility for any injury

that occurs.

Signature of Parent/Guardian

Student’s Name

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2009-2010

Athletic Handbook

for

Parents and Athletes

Welcome!

Dear Parents and Athletes:

We are pleased that you are interested in one of Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School outstanding athletic programs. We hope the experiences you have are positive in nature.

Participation in athletics will promote growth and development, teach social and recreational skills, and develop leadership qualities. The experiences in athletics will provide the foundation for our student/athletes to become better citizens.

The many obligations and responsibilities that come with being a student/athlete at Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School are explained in this handbook. We are hopeful that this handbook will be of assistance to you as you are involved with the athletic program.

Visit our Oakwood Athletic Website at www.oakwood.k12.oh.us. Scroll down and click on Athletics. At the Athletics Page you may click on several options. By clicking on Sports Schedules you are taken to Webpage www.HighSchoolSports.net. Here you can immediately access the current month’s schedule, sport-by-sport schedules, and by clicking on away teams, immediate access to Mapquest directions to that school*. *Please note, mapquest will take you to the school building. Check the additional links, which include the Athletic Handbook, athletic ticket information, and directions to exact location of athletic facilities, important forms that include: physical, emergency medical, and volunteer drive form. Keep watch for continual updates to this Website, we think you will find it extremely useful!

If you have any questions, please call the athletic department at 297-5342.

Sincerely,

Mark Hughes, Director Randy Neff, Director Sr. High School Athletics Jr. High School Athletics

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VOLUNTEER DRIVE

(ATHLETIC/EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES)

Oakwood City Schools! liability insurance requires volunteer drivers to

register with the school treasurer prior to the event for which they are

driving. Please fill out the following information.

NAME__________________________________________ (Please Print)

STUDENT!S NAME_______________________________

DAYTIME PHONE NUMBER________________________

EVENING PHONE NUMBER________________________

Do you have a valid Ohio driver!s license? ____ Yes ____No

Do you have a valid other state (U.S.) driver!s license?

____ Yes _____ No

Do you currently have & will you continue to maintain during the current

school year liability insurance coverage for your personal automobile or

van? ____Yes _____No

I am volunteering to drive my personal vehicle to transport students to

and from the following school event: Please list the school

activity/activities for which you are volunteering to drive.

Grade Activity Gender Season

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___________________________ _____________ Signature Date

DRIVERS ARE EXPECTED TO OBEY ALL TRAFFIC LAWS.

VOLUNTEER DRIVE - FORM

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PROMOTING SPORTSMANSHIP

1. Greet & be courteous to opponents’ coaches &

players.

2. Know the rules of your sport;

teach them to your team.

• Respect officials and their decisions.

• Demand that your athletes abide by official’s decisions

without emotional display.

3. Compete vigorously & hard; be gracious to your

opponent when he/she does the same.

4. Display concern for the physical well being of our

team & for the opponent.

5. Win with humility; lose with grace.

Do both with dignity.

6. Encourage your team to interact with the opponent.

Provide opportunities for pre-game &

post-game interaction.

Be helpful.

7. Offer your assistance & that of your staff & players

to the opponent and officials.

8. Designate team hosts/hostesses for each

home contest.

9. Do not accept unruly behavior.

Set standards of conduct.

10. Maintain self-control.

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Southwestern Buckeye League…………............... 4

Athletic Ticket Information.............................. 5

Requirements for Participation……………..……… 6

Parental Acknowledgement................................ 6

Risk of Participation............................................ 6

Insurance................................................................ 6

Transportation...................................................... 7

Financial Obligations & Equipment Use........... 7

Attendance Policy................................................. 7

Vacations Policy.................................................... 7

Code of Conduct.................................................... 8

Scholastic Eligibility Requirements…………….. 11

NCAA Information.............................................. 12

Athletic Training ................................................ 14

Award Policy......................................................... 15

Junior High - A Point of View.......................... 18

OHSAA Eligibility Bulletin............................... 19

Directions............................................................. 22

Promoting Sportsmanship................................. 25

Volunteer Driving Form………………………………… 27

Code of Conduct Signature………………………….. 28

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SPORTSMANSHIP – NO. 1 PRIORITY TOTAL TEAM EFFORT IS NEEDED

COACHES •Always set a good example for participants & fans to follow, exemplifying the highest moral & ethical behavior. • Instruct participants in proper sportsmanship responsibilities & demand that they make sportsmanship the No. 1 priority. • Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the event and display no behavior that could incite fans. •Treat opposing coaches,

participants & fans with respect. Shake hands with officials, opposing coach in public. •Develop and enforce penalties for participants who do not abide by sportsmanship standards.

STUDENT PARTICIPANTS •Treat opponents with respect; shake hands prior to and after contests. • Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the contest and display no behavior that could incite fans.

• Cooperate with officials, coaches and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest. •Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community;

display positive public action at all times. •Live up to the high standard of sportsmanship established by the coach.

PARENTS, OTHER FANS •Realize that a ticket is a privilege to observe a contest and support high school activities, not

a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious. • Respect decisions made by contest officials. • Be an exemplary role model by positively

supporting teams in every manner possible, including content of cheers and signs. •Respect fans, coaches and participants.

• BE A FAN . . . NOT A FANATIC! SPIRIT GROUPS •Stimulate desired crowd response using only positive cheers, signs and praise without

antagonizing or demeaning opponents. •Treat opposing spirit groups and fans with respect.

• Recognize outstanding performances on either side of the playing field or court. • Know rules and strategies of the contest in order to cheer at proper times. •Maintain

enthusiasm and composure, serving as a role model.

OFFICIALS •Accept role in an unassuming manner. Showboating and over officiating are not acceptable.

•Maintain confidence and poise, controlling contest from start to finish. • Know rules thoroughly and abide by established Code of Ethics. • Publicly shake hands with coaches of both teams before contest.

•Never exhibit emotions or argue with participants and coaches when enforcing rules.

SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS •Develop a program for teaching and promoting the ideals and fundamentals of good

sportsmanship within the school, the league/conference and state. •Provide appropriate supervisory personnel for each interscholastic event. •Support participants, coaches and fans

who teach and display good sportsmanship. • Recognize exemplary behavior and actively discourage undesirable conduct by participants, coaches and fans.

•Attend events whenever possible.

S.W.B.L. The Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School is a member of the Ohio High School Athletic Association and the Southwestern Buckeye League and abides by the rules and regulations of each. The following are Athletic Department Policies and Guidelines. Coaches will also establish specific expectations regarding all aspects of the administration of the team.

SOUTHWESTEREN BUCKEYE LEAGUE SOUTHWESTERN DIVISION BUCKEYE DIVISION Bellbrook (Bellbrook) Carlisle (Carlisle) Brookville (Brookville) Dixie (New Lebanon) Eaton (Eaton) Madison (Middletown) Franklin (Franklin) Monroe (Lemon) Milton Union (West Milton) Northridge (Dayton) Oakwood (Dayton) Preble Shawnee (Camden) Valley View (Germantown) Waynesville (Waynesville)

OAKWOOD SCHOOL SPONSORED SPORTS

Fall Winter Spring FOOTBALL BOYS BASKETBALL BASEBALL BOYS SOCCER GIRLS BASKETBALL BOYS TRACK GIRLS SOCCER WRESTLING GIRLS TRACK *GIRLS TENNIS *SWIMMING/DIVING *BOYS TENNIS FIELD HOCKEY CHEERLEADING SOFTBALL CROSS COUNTRY VOLLEYBALL *GOLF CHEERLEADING

*High school only

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Directions to S.W.B.L. Schools, continued

MONROE JR/SR HIGH-220 Yankee Road, Monroe, OH 45050–Phone: 513-539-8111

ALL Sports: I-75S, take OH-63, exit 29, toward Monroe/Hamilton. Turn

right onto OH-63W, turn right onto Yankee Road.

NORTHRIDGE - 2251 Timber Lane, Dayton, OH 45414 – Phone: 937-274-8545 All sports: Take I-75N to Wagner Ford Rd. exit. West on Wagner Ford;

right on N. Dixie Dr.; right on Timber Lane. Jr/Sr. Schools & athletic fields

are on the left. CC: Triangle Park: North on Riverside Drive, right on Ridge

Road, Triangle Park is on the right.

Northridge/Esther Dennis Middle- 5120 N. Dixie Drive, 45414, Phone: 937-274-2136

School: Basketball/Wrestling: I-75N To Exit 57a; left off exit onto Neva Dr.

, right Onto N. Dixie. Fields: Wagner Ford Rd. Exit; W on Wagner Ford;

right on Dixie; right on Timber Lane. Jr/Sr. Schools & athletic fields

are on the left.

PREBLE SHAWNEE JR/SR HIGH-5495 Somers-Gratis Rd., Camden, OH 45311

Phone: 937-787-3541

S. Dixie to Miamisburg. Right on Rt. 725, Rt. 725 West to Gratis, OH. Left

on Rt. 503 for about 2 miles. Right on Sommers Gratis Rd. for about 3/4

mile. Jr./Sr. High Schools and athletic fields on right.

VALLEY VIEW HIGH SCHOOL-6027 Farmersville Pike, Germantown, OH 45327 –

Phone: 937-855-4116 School: South on S. Dixie into Miamisburg. West on Rt. 725 to Rt. 4; right

on Rt. 4, left on Manning Rd. Continue on Manning to the corner of Manning

and Germantown-Farmersville Rd. Soccer/Football: Stadium located at Jr.

High School: South on South Dixie into Miamisburg. Right onto SR725 to

Rt. 4. Left on Rte 4; right again onto Rt. 725. Follow Rt. 725 into

Germantown. Right on Plum St; left on Comstock to Stadium. Tennis:

Kercher Park: Take SR725 (Market St) west to Astoria Rd. Turn left on

Astoria, the courts are near the back of Kercher Park on left.

VALLEY VIEW MIDDLE-64 Comstock St, Germantown, Oh 45327, 937-855-4203

School: (Football Stadium located at Jr. High School) South on S. Dixie into

Miamisburg; right onto SR725 to Rt. 4; left on Rt 4; right again onto SR725.

Follow SR725 into Germantown. Right on Plum St and left on Comstock.

WAYNESVILLE Jr/Sr High-735 Dayton, Waynesville, OH 45068 Phone: 513-897-2776

School/Sports: Dorothy Lane to Wilmington Pk. Wilmington Pike ends into

Social Row Rd, which becomes Ferry Rd, which becomes Lytle Rd., which

becomes Dayton St., which becomes North St. School is near the change

from Dayton to North Rd.

ATHLETIC TICKET INFORMATION

Student Athletic Ticket Admits the purchaser to all junior and senior high school athletic events for which admission is charged. The cost is $50.00.

Adult Athletic Pass Admits one adult to all varsity sports with the exception of tournaments. The cost is $80.00.

Junior High Family Pass Admits the parents and all elementary age family members to all junior high home athletic events. The cost is $35.00.

“Fan”tastic Family Discount Ticket For a cost of $30.00 you will receive $40.00 worth of admissions.

Reserved Seating If interested in purchasing reserved seats at a cost of $35.00 per seat for football and $70.00 per seat for basketball for the season, contact the Athletic Office at 297-5342.

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REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION As an athlete, you are not eligible to participate in any sport until the following items have been completed: 1. Parental/Athlete Acknowledgment of Athletic Policies,

signed by parent & athlete, & on file in the Athletic Office. 2. Physical examination completed & on file in the Training

Room. A physical exam is needed no less than once each calendar year.

3. Emergency Medical Form completed & returned to your

coach. 4. All scholastic eligibility requirements have been met. 5. All other Ohio High School Athletic Association re- quirements must be met.

PARENTAL ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF ATHLETIC POLICIES At the time a student/athlete expresses an interest in athletics at Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School he/she will be issued this handbook & all the necessary forms for participation. Each student/athlete & parent/guardian will read all materials & certify that they under-stand & will abide by these rules. This signed document will be filed in the Athletic Director’s office.

RISK OF PARTICIPATION Participation in interscholastic athletics can lead to possible injury

to student athletes. Although most injuries are minor in nature, it is

possible that an injury could occur that is severe enough to cause

a person to become paraplegic, quadriplegic or result in death.

Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School & staff take every pre-caution to

prevent such injuries, but such risk does exist.

INSURANCE Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School does not provide accident insurance for the athlete. The Ohio High School Athletic Association provides Lifetime Catastrophic Accident Insurance covering injuries exceeding $25,000.

Directions to S.W.B.L. Schools, continued

EATON HIGH SCHOOL-600 Hillcrest Dr., Eaton, OH 45320 Phone: 937-456-1141

High School: Rt. 35W; at Route 127 turn left, at 2nd stop turn right onto Route

732/Hillcrest Rd.

Baseball, Soccer, Varsity Football: Rt. 35W; right on Seven Mile Dr, about two

blocks past Rt. 127. Stadium & fields on left.

JV Football: Rt. 35W, right onto East Ave.; left onto Lexington Ave; field

behind bus garage.

Softball, Tennis: Rt. 35W to Eaton; right on Rt. 127; continue to Intersection

of Lexington Rd & Rt. 127. Softball is on Northwest corner/tennis courts are

on Northeast corner.

Track: Rt. 35W to Eaton, right on East Ave., complex on the corner of East

Ave./Lexington Rd.

Cross Country: Fort St. Clair Park: Rt. 35W, just past the bridge over Seven

Mile Creek, veer left onto US Rt. 122 West. Go past the Mound Hill Union

Cemetery, and then turn left on Camden Road.

Eaton Middle School-307 N. Cherry St., Eaton, Oh 45320, Phone: 937-456-6447

Basketball: Rt. 35 West to Eaton. Right on Rt. 127 to Middle School. Volleyball:

at the High School: 600 Hillcrest Dr.; turn left on Rt. 127, turn right onto

Route 732/Hillcrest. Football-35 West, right onto East Avenue; left onto

Lexington Avenue, field behind bus garage.

FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL–750 East 4th St, 45005, Phone: 937-743-8620

High School/Basketball/Volleyball/Wrestling: I-75S to OH-73 exit 38; go west

on 73 to Conover Dr; left by Community Bank on Conover Dr, dead-ends into 4th

St.; turn right on 4th St; school is on the left.

Baseball/Cross Country/Football/Soccer/Softball/Tennis/Track: I-75S to exit

36 (Rt. 123); Franklin Com. Park, 1 mile on the right.

Franklin Jr High School–136 E. 6th St, Franklin, OH 45005–Phone: 937-743-8633

School: (volleyball, basketball) I75S, take the OH-123 exit, exit 36; turn

right onto OH-123; school approximately 1 mile on the left.

Football/Softball/Baseball: I-75S to exit 36 (Rt. 123); Franklin Com. Park,

1 mile on the right.

MADISON JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL–579 W.Alexandria Rd., Middletown, OH

45042 - Phone: 513-420-4757

All Sports: Take St. Rt. 725 to Rt. 4 to Middletown. Go to intersection of St.

Rt. 122. Turn right on 122. School is on the right. Tennis: Middletown Tennis

Center-800 2nd Street: I-75S; onto OH-122W via Exit 32 toward

Middletown. Turn left onto Central Ave. turn left onto S Verity Pkwy/S Canal

ST/OH-4 S/OH-73 W. Turn right onto 2nd Ave/OH-122.

MILTON UNION JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL-221 S. Jefferson St., West Milton,

OH 45383 – Phone: 937-884-7960 School: I-75N to I-70W; take OH48, exit 29 toward Englewood/Dayton. Turn

right onto OH48; turn left onto W. Market; travel toward football stadium on

the right. Baseball, Softball, CC &Track: Take I-75N to I-70W to SR48, exit

29. Turn right onto SR48 continue. Turn left onto SR 571. At “Y” intersection,

go left on Milton-Potsdam Rd, Lowry Park fields are on left. Jr. High Softball:

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VISIT Oakwood Athletic Website

for up to the minute updates:

www.oakwood.k12.oh.us - click on DIRECTIONS

DIRECTIONS TO S.W.B.L SCHOOLS:

BELLBROOK HIGH SCHOOL-35491 Upper Bellbrook Rd, Bellbrook, OH 45305; Phone:

937-848-6361 All Sports: South on Wilmington; left on Feedwire Rd. to Upper-Bellbrook Rd.;

right on Upper-Bellbrook Rd. Go 1/2 mile to Jr./Sr. High School & athletic fields

(on left). Tennis: Five Seasons Country Club

Bellbrook Junior High School–3600 Feedwire Rd, Bellbrook, 45305 – Phone: 937-848-6131

School (including baseball & softball): South on Wilmington Ave.; left on

Feedwire Rd. Cross Country: 3777 Upper Bellbrook Rd; Football: High School

BROOKVILLE JR/SR HIGH-1 Blue Pride Dr, Brookville, OH 45309–Phone: 937-833-6761

Jr/Sr. High: (includes tennis, baseball & softball) I75N to I70W to Exit 21. Turn

left at off ramp. Take Arlington Rd., until it dead-ends & turn left onto Westbrook

Take a quick right turn onto Johnsville-Brookville Rd, & come down ! mile & turn

left onto Blue Pride Dr. At stop sign turn right & curve around to side of building,

park in student/staff parking. Enter at event entrance marked by Varsity “B”.

Football, Soccer & Track: I75N to I70W to Exit 21. Turn left at off ramp. Take

Arlington Rd, until it dead-ends & turn left onto Westbrook Rd. Go through one

stop sign and go to flashing light & turn right toward elementary school, curve

around to left, stadium is on the right.

Cross Country: Golden Gate Park; I75N to I70W to Exit 21. Turn left at off ramp;

turn left at 1st stop light onto Upper Lewisburg Salem Rd; park is ! mile on right.

CARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL-250 Jamaica Road, Carlisle, OH 45005; Phone: 937-746-4481 All Sports except Golf: I-75S to Rt73. West on Rt 73 through Franklin; right onto

Miami Ave; left onto Central Ave; go 1.3 miles, turn right onto Jamaica.

Golf: Jamaica Run Golf Course. Follow above directions to Jamaica Rd. Golf

course is on right on Jamaica Rd., 1" miles before the High School.

Carlisle Middle School-724 Fairview, Carlisle, OH, Phone: 937-746-4481 Volleyball/Basketball: S on S. Dixie, W on SR725 (right); south (left) onto Jamaica,

corner of Fairview & Jamaica is the middle school; fields are on the left.

DIXIE HIGH SCHOOL-300 S. Fuls Rd, New Lebanon, OH 45345; Phone: 937-687-3790 All Sports: Rt.35W to New Lebanon. Go through New Lebanon. Turn left on Fuls

Rd. to enter Jr/Sr School & Athletic Fields. Golf: Larch Tree Golf Course-Rt.35W;

turn right onto Snyder Rd. Course between Little Richmond Rd. & Posttown Rd.

Dixie Middle School-200 S. Fuls Rd, New Lebanon, Oh 45345, Phone: 937-687-3790

All Sports: Rt. 35W to New Lebanon. Continue through to the west side of town.

Turn left on Fuls Rd. to enter Athletic Fields.

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TRANSPORTATION The Oakwood City Schools provides school vans for travel to and from away contests. In some cases, parents are asked to drive a private vehicle. Parents are required to complete a Volunteer Driver from which indicates that they have a valid driver’s license and liability insurance. The coach in charge of the team will have emergency medical forms. Individual parent drivers may not have the forms with them in their vehicle.

FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS AND USE OF EQUIPMENT Athletes are responsible for the care and security of all uniforms and equipment issued to them. The uniforms and equipment remain the property of the OJSHS Athletic Department. Equipment and uniforms not returned or damaged will result in a financial penalty. School issued uniforms and equipment are only to be worn and used during contests and practices. No award will be given until all equipment and uniforms have been turned in or paid for.

ATTENDANCE POLICY Student athletes are expected to be in school all day. Student athletes missing school for illness must be in attendance for 1/2 day to be eligible to participate in practice or a game on that day. Students missing school for other reasons must be excused by the Attendance Office in order to participate that day. Students missing school on the day prior to a day with no school are eligible that day as long as the Attendance Office excused the absence.

VACATION POLICY Vacations by team members during the season are discouraged. In the event that a family vacation cannot be avoided, an athlete must: 1. Notify the head coach in advance of the trip. 2. Be accompanied by his/her parents. 3. Be willing to accept change in team status (2nd team, 3rd team etc.) upon returning to the team. Senior High baseball & softball players are expected to be available for practices & games during spring break. Winter athletes are expected to be available for practices & games/ meets during school winter breaks.

OHSAA Regulations On Sporting Behavior: You are expected to accept seriously the responsibility & privilege of representing your school & community while participating in interscholastic athletics. As a student-athlete, you are expected to: • Treat opponents, coaches & officials with respect. • Display no behavior that could incite fans or other participants in the contest or which is intended to embarrass, ridicule or demean others under any circumstances including on the basis of race, religion, gender or national origin. • Remember that winning isn’t everything. Having fun, improving your skills, making friends & doing your best are also important. The OHSAA has established a policy for students ejected or disqualified for unsporting behavior or flagrant fouls. If you are ejected or disqualified, you will: • Be ineligible for all contests for the remainder of that day. • Be ineligible for all contests at all levels in that sport until two regular season/tournament contests are played at the same level as the ejection (one contest in football). If you are ejected or disqualified a second time in a season, you are subject to additional, stiffer penalties, including suspension from play for the remainder of the season in that sport. Note: The complete OHSAA ejection/disqualification policy for unsporting behavior can be found in the OHSAA Handbook & is posted on the OHSAA website (www.ohsaa.org). Ohio High School Athletic Association Overview: Now in its 103rd year, the Ohio High School Athletic Association is a non-profit service organization that regulates & administers interscholastic competition in a fair, consistent & impartial manner. This means the OHSAA ensures that everyone has a chance to compete on an even playing field. Approximately 830 high schools & 830 7th-8th grade schools belong to the OHSAA, which represents over 350,000 students competing in 24 sanctioned sports (12 for boys & 12 for girls). Schools voluntarily become members of the OHSAA. Each member school has an equal voice in determining the bylaws & constitution of the OHSAA. Regardless of the size of the school or whether the school is public or non-public, each member school has one vote. When a school becomes a member of the OHSAA, it agrees to follows the regulations as approved by the membership. The OHSAA Board of Directors is charged with employing the administrative & support staff; determining contest rules & regulations; organizing a series of statewide tournaments, & hearing appeals of rulings that are made by the commissioner or his staff. Board representatives are members of the teaching profession, are employed full-time by a member school & are elected to their positions. The OHSAA commissioner & his staff are charged with enforcing the regulations & promoting the purpose of interscholastic athletics. Among their duties are to answer questions from the member schools & make interpretations on the regulations; prepare for & conduct tournaments; serve as an educator by

conducting meetings, clinics & workshops for officials, coaches, administrators & student-athletes, & manage the fiscal affairs of the association. There currently are eight administrators & 12 support staff members employed by the OHSAA with the office located in Columbus. The OHSAA is organized into 6 geographic regions called athletic districts. Each six-member District Athletic Board assists the OHSAA in conducting sectional & district tournaments. The OHSAA receives no tax money. The primary source of financial support comes from tournament gate receipts. Schools are assessed no fees to maintain membership within the OHSAA or to enter OHSAA tournaments. They are provided rulebooks, educational materials & other printed items along with catastrophic accident insurance coverage that is paid for by the OHSAA at an annual cost of over $700,000. Additionally, the OHSAA reimburses schools for many of their tournament expenses & allows schools the opportunity to keep some of the receipts from the sale of tournament tickets.

OHSAA High School Eligibility Checklist Before you play, you must be eligible. Please review the following checklist with your parents.

Unchecked boxes will likely mean you are NOT eligible. For questions, see your principal or athletic administrator.

I am officially enrolled in an OHSAA member high school. I am enrolled in at least five one credit courses or the equivalent, each of which counts toward graduation.

I received passing grades in at least five one credit courses or the equivalent, each of which count toward graduation, during my last grading period.

I have at least one parent living in Ohio. I have not changed schools without a corresponding move by my parents or legal guardian or by qualifying for one of

the exceptions to the OHSAA transfer regulation. If I have changed schools (transferred), I have followed up with my previous school & my new school to ensure that all

proper forms have been submitted to the OHSAA. I have not been enrolled in high school for more than eight semesters.

I did not turn 19 before August 1, 2009. I have not received an award, equipment or prize valued at greater than $200 per item.

I am competing under my true name & have provided my school with my correct home address. I have not competed in a mandatory open gym/facility, conditioning or instructional program.

I have not been coached or provided instruction by a school coach in a team sport or cross country, track & field & wrestling other than during my sport season or for no more than 10 days between June 1 & July 31 (applies to team sports only).

I am not competing on a non-school team during my school team’s season. I have not been recruited to attend this school.

I am not using anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs. I have had a physical examination within the past year & it is on file at my school.

My parents & I have signed the OHSAA Authorization Form & the OHSAA Eligibility & Authorization Statement & they are on file at my school.

Published for students & parents by: Ohio High School Athletic Association 4080 Roselea Place, Columbus, Ohio 43214

OAKWOOD CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (approved 05/2007) EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES CODE OF CONDUCT

Preamble The District expects that all students at Oakwood High School and Junior High School will abide by the laws of the United States, the State of Ohio, and the City of Oakwood; will observe the lawful policies and administrative procedures and guidelines enacted by the Oakwood Board of Education and the school administration; and will adhere particularly to the principles of the student code of conduct. This Extracurricular Activities Code of Conduct is a specific statement, within the broader expectations, as to that behavior expected of those whose participation in school-sponsored activities causes them to interact with the public and thus represent the school district. Participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege earned by observing the expected standards.

We intend to provide a strong incentive for students representing the Oakwood City Schools to demonstrate high personal standards and good citizenship at all times, and especially while participating in school sponsored activities and athletics. We intend to encourage honest and personal integrity in our students as a preeminent value. We intend for those who do not meet such standards to receive early and appropriate intervention and support to help those who desire it, and to deny the privilege of participation to students unwilling to meet the commitments that the school district expects and articulates in this policy.

Definitions 1. Participating Student means any student attending Oakwood High School or Oakwood

Junior High School during any covered period. 2. Prohibited Substance means any substance-including alcohol, tobacco, or drugs-if the sale, use,

possession or transfer of such substance is prohibited by law or school policy for such student. 3. Covered Period means the academic year and other periods during which a student is

participating in an extracurricular activity. 4. Day means calendar day. 5. Contest means any regular season or tournament competition, but excludes scrimmages. 6. Family Education and/or Individual Assessment means the program of rehabilitation

counseling determined to be necessary by the Director of Athletics and Student Activities, after consulting with the Director of Guidance and Testing and the Substance Abuse Counselor. The selected program may be conducted by the staff of the Oakwood City School District or by an outside agency or professional acceptable to the Director of Athletics and Student Activities at Oakwood High School.

7. Extracurricular Activity means any athletic or non-athletic activity recognized as such by the Board of Education and for which academic credit is not granted. Extracurricular activities include athletics, speech and debate, student council, class officers, academic team, project support, etc.

8. Curricular Activity means any activity for which a student receives a grade. 9. Co-curricular Activity means any activity, which is related to an academic course but not required

in order to earn credit in the course. (i.e., French Club, Spanish Club, Electric Car Club, etc.) 10. Involvement means being penalized for a violation of either Policy A: substance Abuse, or

Policy B: Serious Misconduct, under this Code of conduct. Involvements are cumulative during a student’s attendance at Oakwood High School, whether Policy A or Policy B is violated.

Policy A: Substance Abuse No participating student shall use, possess, give, sell or otherwise transmit, or be under the influence of a prohibited substance.

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OHSAA Regulations On Amateurism: You will lose your amateur status & forfeit your eligibility if you: • Compete for money or other monetary compensation. • Capitalize on your athletic fame by receiving money, merchandise or services. • Receive expenses or compensation from a sponsor unless that sponsor is a recognized amateur governing body or organization, recognized by a member school or is your parent or guardian. • Sign a contract or make a commitment to play professional athletics. • Receive services, merchandise or any form of financial assistance from a professional sports organization. • Compete with a professional athletics team even if no pay is received. • Enter into an agreement with a sports or marketing agent. OHSAA Regulations On False Information: If you compete under a name other than your own or provide a false address, you immediately become ineligible. OHSAA Regulations On Open Gyms: School officials may designate open gyms or facilities & the sports to be played. You may participate in open gyms or facilities provided: • No one is limited from participating. • No one is required to attend. • No school officials invite selected students or determine the teams. • No school officials transport

students to either school or non-school facilities. • No timing or written scoring is kept. • No coaching or instruction is provided. Violating these rules may result in your being declared ineligible for a maximum of one (1) year. OHSAA Regulations On Instruction/Camps: You may attend camps, clinics & workshops that involve team play any time between June 1 & July 31. • Team play means there is more than 1 player opposing 1 player. • There is no limit on the number of students from the same school team that may participate on the same non-school team from June 1 to July 31. You may receive instruction from a coach from a school team only: 1. During the season of the sport, or 2. For 10 days only from June 1 to July 31. Note: Interscholastic coaches in the individual sports of bowling, golf, gymnastics, swimming & diving & tennis may coach athletes from the school where employed outside the interscholastic season of the sport. You may receive individual skill instruction from a non-school coach at any time during the year in individual or group lessons. Members of a school football team may play in non-contact football contests & attend non-contact team football camps at any time between June 1 & July 31. Remember, however, that the 10-day regulation for instruction from school coaches is in effect. Note: It is a violation if a coach suggests your participation in an instructional program is mandatory. OHSAA Regulations On Non-School Teams: You may not try out, practice or participate in a contest with a non-school team while a member of a school team in the same sport. • In individual sports of bowling, cross country, golf, gymnastics, swimming & diving, tennis, track & field & wrestling, however, you may practice & try out for a non-school team but may not compete in a contest. Those in the team sports of baseball, basketball, field hockey, football, ice hockey, soccer, softball & volleyball may try out, practice & compete on non-school teams before & after the school season provided: 1. The number of students from the same school on the roster of the non-school team is limited to five (5) students in the sports of soccer, field hockey & ice hockey; four (4) students in the sports of baseball & softball; three (3) students in the sport of volleyball, & two (2) students in the sport of basketball. School football team members are prohibited from competing on non-school teams except from June 1 to July 31. Note: Seniors are exempt from these limitations after the conclusion of their sport season. In addition, there is no limit on the number of students from the same school team that may participate on the same non-

school team from June 1 to July 31. 2. You have no contact with school coaches while on a non-school team other than the 10 days permitted between June 1 & July 31. • Violating these rules during the school season may result in your being declared ineligible for the remainder of the school season. • Violating these rules outside the school season may result in your being declared ineligible for the next season. • Violating these rules by a senior may result in that student being declared ineligible for the remainder of the school year. OHSAA Regulations On Recruiting: You will be declared ineligible if you are recruited by a person or group of persons to change schools. Any attempt by you to recruit a prospective student-athlete for athletic purposes is also prohibited. A violation may also affect the eligibility of the school team. OHSAA Regulations On Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs You are prohibited from using any form of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs at the playing site of an inter- scholastic contest. The penalty is disqualification from that contest, & you will likely face additional school &/or legal penalties. OHSAA Regulations On Steroids and Performance-Enhancing Drugs: If you use anabolic steroids or other performance-enhancing drugs, you are ineligible for interscholastic competition until medical evidence indicates that your system is free of these items. OHSAA Regulations On Preparticipation Evaluations & Consent Forms: Each year you must submit a physical examination form signed by a medical examiner before you begin practice for a school sport. In addition, your parents/guardian & you must sign the OHSAA Authorization & Consent Forms. • Procedures will be reviewed by school officials. • Physical examinations are valid for one year from the date of the exam except for those that take place from May 1-June 1. Those exams are valid for one year plus through the end of the next school year.

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Consequences of Infractions of Policy A

First Involvement-For the first involvement, the participating student shall be denied participation in extracurricular activities for 10% of the season. (Ten percent is based on the number of scheduled regular season contests. The penalty will include post-season contests. If less than 10% of the season remains, the balance of the penalty will be carried over to the participating student’s next season.) However, any participating student who sells or otherwise distributes any prohibited substance may be denied participation in all extracurricular activities, including athletic contests, for all or any portion of the participating student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be. The student must complete a Family Education and/or Individual Assessment Program and comply with the recommendations. A student will forfeit any leadership position and any opportunity to hold a leadership position in an extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity for one (1) calendar year. Second Involvement-For the second involvement, the participating student shall be denied participation in extracurricular activities for one (1) calendar year. However, any participating student who sells or otherwise distributes any prohibited substance may be denied participation in all extracurricular activities, including athletic contests, for all or any portion of the participating student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be. A student will forfeit any leadership positions and any opportunity to hold a leadership position in an extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity for the remainder of the student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be. Third Involvement-For the third involvement, the participating student shall be denied participation in extracurricular activities for the remainder of the student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be.

Self-Referral/Peer Referral

Participating Students may take advantage of a self-referral or peer-referral procedure to seek information, counseling, guidance, or assessment from a qualified professional. A self-referral is for students to obtain assistance in dealing with a substance abuse problem. The self-referral (conference with counselors, coaches, athletic directors, or principals) cannot be used by the student to avoid consequences of this code. Voluntary self-referrals or peer referrals are not considered a violation of this code, assuming the student complies with the recommendation of the referral, including any intervention. Failure to comply would be considered a violation of the code.

Self-Referral/Peer Referral may be initiated only by the participating student, or a fellow student, team member, activity member, or a member of the participating student’s immediate family.

Self Referral/Peer Referral must be made to the Director of Athletics and Student Activities, the Principal of the Oakwood Senior High School, the Principal or Athletic Director of the Oakwood Junior High School, any member of the guidance staff, or any coach or advisor for any activity in which a participating student participates.

Each participating student who uses the Self-Referral/Peer Referral must complete Family Education and/or Individual Assessment within ten (10) days of making the Self Referral/Peer Referral and comply with the recommendations.

Policy B: Serious Misconduct A participating student shall not engage in serious misconduct. Any behavior which could reasonably be expected to result in harm to one’s self or to another person, which is destructive of property, which disrupts school activities, or tends to conflict with the respect inherent in this basic principle, is prohibited. This may include, but is not limited to, drinking and driving, physical assault, destruction of property, stealing, etc. Consequences of Infractions of Policy B First Involvement-For the first involvement, the participating student shall be denied participation in extracurricular activities for 10% of the season. (Ten percent is based on the number of scheduled regular season contests. The penalty will include post-season contests. If less than 10% of the season remains, the balance of the penalty will be carried over to the participating student’s next season.) A student will forfeit any leadership position and any opportunity to hold a leadership position in an extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity for one (1) calendar year. The Director of Athletics and Student Activities, the Principal of the Oakwood Senior High School, or the Principal or Athletic Director of the Oakwood Junior High School may determine conduct to be serious enough whether or not any criminal or delinquency charge has occurred. A participating student involved in serious misconduct may be denied participation in all extracurricular activities, including athletic contests, for all or any portion of the participating student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be. Second Involvement-For the second involvement, the participating student shall be denied participation in extracurricular activities for one (1) calendar year. A student will forfeit any leadership positions and any opportunity to hold a leadership position in an extracurricular and/or co-curricular activity for the remainder of the student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be. The Director of Athletics and Student Activities, the Principal of the Oakwood Senior High School, or the Principal or Athletic Director of the Oakwood Junior High School may determine conduct to be serious enough whether or not any criminal or delinquency charge has occurred. A participating student involved in serious misconduct may be denied participation in all Extracurricular Activities, including athletic contests, for all or any portion of the participating student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be. Third Involvement-For the third involvement, the participating student shall be denied participation in extracurricular activities for the remainder of the student’s tenure at the junior or senior high school, as the case may be.

Application and Duration This policy applies to each participating student. Infractions of this policy accumulate during the participating student’s enrollment in Oakwood Junior High School, and again during the participating student’s enrollment in Oakwood Senior High School. The junior high school period of accumulation ends June 30 and senior high school accumulation begins on July 1, between the participating student’s eighth and ninth grade years.

Discretion Retained by Coaches and Advisors Neither this policy nor the procedures provided shall impair the discretion of any coach or advisor to determine and enforce other rules of conduct and discipline for the participants in the activity for which the person is the coach or advisor. Distribution

The Code of Conduct shall be published in the Student Handbook that is distributed to all students annually.

2009-10 Student-Athlete Eligibility Guide Published by the Ohio High School Athletic Association

Regulations Overview: Participating in your school’s interscholastic athletics program will provide some of your most memorable & enjoyable moments ever. Your state association, the Ohio High School Athletic Association, has standards that must be met in order to be eligible to compete. The essential eligibility requirements in this publication are only a summary of some of the regulations affecting student eligibility. Most requirements are published in the OHSAA Handbook, which can be found in the offices of your principal &athletic administrator & is posted on the OHSAA website (www.ohsaa.org). Your school district also has the authority to establish additional academic standards & codes of student or athletic conduct. Any questions you have concerning the OHSAA standards or your athletic eligibility should be reviewed with your school principal or athletic administrator. You should also meet with these administrators EVERYTIME before you change your course schedule or drop a course. Should you transfer schools, you must follow up with your previous school & your new school to ensure that all proper forms have been submitted to the OHSAA. The eligibility standards of the OHSAA have been adopted by the member schools & were accepted by your school when it became an OHSAA member. You are urged, as a student-athlete, to study

these standards carefully since you are responsible for compliance with these standards. Best wishes are you learn the valuable lessons that come with your participation in interscholastic athletics! OHSAA Regulations On Scholarship: High school students (grades 9-12) must be currently enrolled in a member school & have received passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period. Seventh- & eighth-grade students must be currently enrolled in a member school & have received passing grades in 75% of the subjects in which enrolled. •You may not use summer school grades for failing grades received or lack of courses taken in the final grading period. • Your semester or yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility. •Those taking postsecondary school courses must comply with OHSAA scholarship regulations. •The eligibility or ineligibility of a student continues until the start of the fifth school day of the next grading period, at which time

the grades from the immediately preceding grading period become effective. Note: Check with your principal or athletic administrator to determine the exact date that eligibility will be restored. OHSAA Regulations On Residence: You may attend any public or non-public high school in which you are accepted when you enter high school (grade 9) from a 7th-8th grade school. Eligibility is established by: 1. Participating in a contest (scrimmage, preview or regular season game) prior to the first day of school, or 2. Attending the first day of school at any high school (or attending the first 5 days of school for freshmen). If your parent or legal guardian lives outside of Ohio, you are ineligible unless one of the exceptions to the regulation is met. These exceptions to the out-of-state residency rules are found in Bylaw 4-6. OHSAA Regulations On Transfers: Once you establish your eligibility at a high school, a transfer to a different high school will mean you will be ineligible for athletics for one year from the date of enrollment in the new school. •There are several exceptions to this regulation. To see if you qualify for an exception, you & your parents should arrange a meeting with your principal or athletic administrator. • If additional questions concerning these regulations remain, school principals or athletic administrators should contact the OHSAA. OHSAA Regulations On Semesters: After establishing ninth-grade eligibility, you are permitted eight (8) semesters of athletic eligibility. •The semesters are taken in order of attendance once ninth-grade eligibility has been established. • Semesters are counted toward eligibility whether you participate in interscholastic athletics or not. • There are exceptions to this regulation, so please arrange a meeting with your principal or athletic administrator to review these exceptions. OHSAA Regulations On Home Schooling: If you are home schooled and enrolled in an OHSAA member school in accordance with the school’s board-adopted partial enrollment policy, you may be eligible for interscholastic athletics participation at the school where you are enrolled and attending. • To be eligible, you must enter the OHSAA member school from the home school at the beginning of the school year after having been home schooled for at least one calendar year. • Failure to meet the one-year provision will require you to be enrolled for a minimum of one grading period before eligibility can be granted. OHSAA Regulations On Age: High school students (grades 9-12) who turn 19 years of age prior to August 1, 2009, are ineligible for interscholastic athletics. Seventh- & eighth-grade students who turn 15 years of age prior to August 1, 2009, are ineligible for 7th-8th grade athletics but are eligible to participate in high school athletics. • There are exceptions to this regulation, so please arrange a meeting with your principal or athletic administrator to review these exceptions.

OHSAA Regulations On Awards: You may receive awards as a result of athletic participation in interscholastic athletics from any source. However, the value cannot be more than $200 per award.

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Jr. High - AWARD POLICY 1. First Year Award will be a 4” felt “O” with a Swiss sport insert. A

metal grade level pin and a certificate will also be awarded.

2. Second Year Award will be a grade level pin and a certificate.

JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS A point of View for Junior High School Athletics

from the OHSAA Handbook

The primary function of the junior high school is to provide exploratory experiences which meet the basic criterion for contributing to the goals of general education established for this grade level.

The educational program in the junior high school should be designed particularly to meet the physical, mental, social and emotional needs of youth during early adolescence. To provide for these needs, the curriculum should offer a core of common experiences, which will lead to broad understandings, good citizenship, and acceptable personality adjustment. In addition to the core experiences, many exploratory courses and counseling services should be offered to challenge and stimulate the students’ desires to acquire more knowledge in specific fields of learning and endeavor. All of the courses offered at the junior high school level should be flexible enough to allow for individual differences in needs, interests and abilities.

The goals for the junior high school cannot be fully achieved by the student participating only in the required academic program. For this reason each junior high school must provide a broad activity program as part of the curriculum. It is imperative that the junior high school provides each student with the opportunity to participate in student activities such as school government curricular-related club organization, intramural, physical fitness programs and athletic competition.

Educators and health and medical authorities have long recognized that students of the junior high age have a need for vigorous physical activity to promote normal growth and development. At this age level there is real organic need and desire for strenuous physical activity in the form of competitive sports. A study of growth characteristics shows that students of this age seek adventure and vigorous activity, are gregarious and want to belong to a group or team. It is recognized that normal growth and development of students leads them into competitive activities. For these reasons, schools have the responsibility for meeting the developmental needs of students through programs of physical education, which include intramural activities and interscholastic athletics.

SCHOLATIC ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Students must meet all OHSAA scholarship requirements. In order to be eligible in grades 9-12, a student must be currently enrolled and must have been enrolled in school the immediately proceeding grading period. During the preceding grading period, the student must have received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, which count toward graduation. In order to be eligible in grades 7-8, a student must be currently enrolled and must have been enrolled in school the immediately proceeding grading period. During the proceeding grading period, the student must have received passing grades in a minimum of 75% of his/her classes. The eligibility or ineligibility of a student continues until the start of the fifth (5th) school day of the next grading period at which time the grades from the immediately preceding grading period become effective. EXCEPTION: Eligibility or ineligibility for the first grading period commences with the start of the fall sports season.

Oakwood Board of Education Policy (Effective July 1, 1998)

A student in grades 7-12 must receive a minimum GPA of 1.75 for each grading period in order to e eligible for an “interscholastic extracurricular activity” for the ensuing grading period. “Interscholastic extracurricular activity” means a pupil activity program that the school sponsors or participates in and that includes participants from more than one school or school districts. “Interscholastic extracurricular activity” does not include e any activity included in the school district’s graded course of study. A student who fails to achieve the 1.75 minimum GPA requirement will be placed on academic probation for the next grading period. During academic probation, the student will be permitted to participate. Academic probations are limited to one per school year.

A student enrolling in the seventh grade for the first time is eligible for the first grading period regardless of previous academic achievement. A student who receives a failing grade may participate if he/she otherwise meets eligibility requirements. Students in inter-scholastic athletics must also meet the minimum Ohio High School Athletic Association requirements in order to be eligible for participating. No student can be exempted from this policy.

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6. Swimming & Diving a. Score a total of 12 points in dual-tri or quad meets during the season. b. Place in the top 8 in any invitational swim meet. c. Qualify to the district championships. d. Must attend 90% of practices & meets. 7. Track a. Total 10 points in dual or tri meets. b. Participate in one-half of scheduled meets.

8. Tennis a. Participate in one-half of the scheduled matches.

9. Field Hockey

a. Participate in one-half scheduled halves.

10. Golf a. Play in one-half scheduled matches. b. Have score count in major tournament.

11. Soccer (boys and Girls) a. Play in one-half scheduled varsity halves.

12. Volleyball a. Play in one-half scheduled varsity games.

13. Wrestling a. Participate in one-half scheduled matches.

b. Score 18 team points. c. Place in major tournament.

NCAA INFORMATION “What’s the Difference Between Divisions I, II and III”

(For more information go to www.ncaa.org) Division I

Division I member institutions have to sponsor at least seven sports for men and seven for women (or six for men and eight for women) with two team sports for each gender. Each playing season has to be represented by each gender as well. There are contest and participant minimums for each sport, as well as scheduling criteria. For sports other than football and basketball, Division I schools must play 100 percent of the minimum number of contests against Division I opponents -- anything over the minimum number of games has to be 50 percent Division I. men's and women's basketball teams have to play all but two games against Division I teams; for men, they must play one-third of all their contests in the home arena. Schools that have football are classified as Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) or NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA). Football Bowl Subdivision schools are usually fairly elaborate programs. Football Bowl Subdivision teams has to meet minimum attendance requirements (average 15,000 people in actual or paid attendance per home game), which must be met once in a rolling two-year period. NCAA Football Championship Subdivision teams do not need to meet minimum attendance requirements. Division I schools must meet minimum financial aid awards for their athletics program, and there are maximum financial aid awards for each sport that a Division I school cannot exceed.

Division II

Division II institutions have to sponsor at least five sports for men and five for women, (or four for men and six for women), with two team sports for each gender, and each playing season represented by each gender. There are contest and participant minimums for each sport, as well as scheduling criteria -- football

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Division II, continued

and men's and women's basketball teams must play at least 50 percent of their games against Division II or Football Bowl Subdivision (formerly Division I-A) or Football Championship Subdivision (formerly Division I-AA) opponents. For sports other than football and basketball there are no scheduling requirements. There are not attendance requirements for football, or arena game requirements for basketball. There are maximum financial aid awards for each sport that a Division II school must not exceed. Division II teams usually feature a number of local or in-state student-athletes. Many Division II student-athletes pay for school through a combination of scholarship money, grants, student loans and employment earnings. Division II athletics programs are financed in the institution's budget like other academic departments on campus. Traditional rivalries with regional institutions dominate schedules of many Division II athletics programs.

Division III

Division III institutions have to sponsor at least five sports for men and five for women, with two team sports for each gender, and each playing season represented by each gender. There are minimum contest and participant minimums for each sport. Division III athletics features student-athletes who receive no financial aid related to their athletic ability and athletic departments are staffed and funded like any other department in the university. Division III athletics departments place special importance on the impact of athletics on the participants rather than on the spectators. The student-athlete's experience is of paramount concern. Division III athletics encourages participation by maximizing the number and variety of athletics opportunities available to students, placing primary emphasis on regional in-season and conference competition.

AWARDS REQUIREMENTS Requirements for Earning a Letter:

NO AWARD WILL BE GIVEN UNTIL ALL EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS

HAVE BEEN TURNED IN OR PAID FOR.

1. All Sports a. A senior who has been a member of the squad for three consecutive years with little or no playing time. b. The Head Coach has the right to award a varsity letter if in his/her opinion there were circumstances that did not allow the athlete to letter. c. A letter winner must be a member of the squad in good standing at the end of the season. d. Injured player - if physically able must be with the squad

the entire season. 2. Football

a. Any boy who has played in one-half the total quarters. 3. Basketball - Boys and Girls

a. One-half the quarters played. 4. Baseball and Softball a. Specialist - Pitcher in regular rotation. Designated hitter in one-half the games played.

b. Participates in one-half scheduled games.

5. Cross Country: a. Finish in the top 8 Oakwood runners in 60% of the scheduled varsity team races. b. Seniors with three years of satisfactory effort qualify for a letter if they do not have a varsity cross country letter. c. Former varsity letter winners who are injured during practice or a meet may qualify for their varsity letter if, in the coaches opinion they would have obtained their points if they had not been injured.

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ATHLETIC TRAINING The services of the Athletic Training Staff at Oakwood Jr./Sr. High School are available to all participants in the Athletic Programs at Oakwood Schools. Dan Rasor, Head Athletic Trainer, is a Certified Athletic Trainer and is licensed by the State of Ohio. The Athletic Training Staff consists of Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Athletic Trainer, and student athletic trainers.

All athletes must have a current completed physical signed by athlete, parent, and physician on file before they can participate. If an athlete is treated for an illness or injury at a clinic, urgent care facility, or by a physician, the athlete is to bring a written statement from the attending medical personnel to the Head Athletic Trainer before return to participation. This statement is to give the current status, limitations and treatment plan for the athlete.

A primary concern of the Athletic Trainer is the prevention of injury. Injury prevention can be maximized when athletes are well conditioned prior to trying out for an activity. Athletes are subject to injuries and these injuries must be recognized, evaluated and treated. When done promptly and effectively, the time lost from a sport due to athletic injury can be minimized, and a safe return to participation can be achieved. Cooperation between the training staff, athletes, coaches and parents is essential for a speedy and safe return to participation after an injury and will prevent future injuries. The Athletic Trainer works closely with the team or family physician, and physical therapists, but first must have the cooperation of the athlete and parents.

All athletes should report any injury to the Athletic Trainer as soon as possible. If the Athletic Trainer is not at the practice or contest, the athlete should report injuries to the coach. Those who fail to do so risk the possibility of increasing the severity of the injury. Daily care and reporting is essential to monitor conditions of the injury. Compliance with suggestions and directions is most important to a proper and speedy recovery.

If you have any questions or concerns about the operation of the Athletic Training Department, please contact Dan Rasor, Head Athletic Trainer, Oakwood High School (297-5342).

AWARD POLICY

High School –

I. Varsity Awards

A. The first year varsity award in all sports shall be

a 6” chenille “O” with a Swiss sport insert. A chevron and certificate will also be awarded.

B. A varsity award will be presented in each sport the first year it is earned. In subsequent years, if another varsity award is earned in the same sport, a bar and certificate will be issued. 2. Reserve Awards

A. A team member in good standing for the entire season not receiving a varsity letter will receive a reserve award. B. The reserve award will be a 4” chenille “O” with a Swiss sport insert. C. A reserve award will be presented in each sport the first year it is earned. In subsequent years, if another reserve award is earned in the same sport, a certificate will be issued. 3. Freshman Awards (basketball only)

A. The freshman award will be a 4” felt “O” with a Swiss sport insert and a certificate.

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