WELCOME TO HIAWATHA ALL SPORTS

PARENT / ATHLETE MEETING

2014-2015

Philosophy

The mission of Hiawatha C.U.S.D. #426

is to empower all students to become

productive, responsible, caring citizens

and life long learners through a quality

education within a safe and respectful

environment.

Requirements for Participation

Student Must Be Registered for 2014-15 School Year

Fee Paid or Proper Waiver on File Have a Current Physical Signed Code of Conduct (Registration

Packet) Concussion Information Form Steroid Testing Policy Abide by Code of Conduct(All the above items need to be on file in the appropriate school office before any student-athlete is allowed to participate in practice and/or games.)

Student Accident Insurance

Hiawatha School District has purchased Student Accident Insurance . Every student is covered under this plan for injuries sustained while involved with any school sponsored activity. The insurance is secondary to any health or accident insurance the parent or guardian might have that covers the student. This coverage is for accidents only. There is no coverage under this plan for sickness. Claim forms are available from the school secretary. The school insurance will cover only medical expenses if the company is notified of the accident within 90 days.

Code of Conduct

An extra-curricular code for all extra-curricular activities and clubs

Student participation is a privilege Be respectful of our school and other

schools Subject to IHSA, conference and district

requirements

When is the Code in Effect?

Upon enrollment with the intention of being involved in Hiawatha’s extra-curricular programs, it is the student’s responsibility to follow the handbook and code.

Students are held to highest standards

and expectations as they represent Hiawatha throughout their school career.

When is the Code in Effect?

The student-athlete represents Hiawatha…

12 months of the year 7 days a week 24 hours a day in and out of season on and off school grounds

Attendance Requirements

Student-Athlete must be current with all disciplinary consequences.

Student-Athlete must be in school prior to the start of 3rd hour (9:50 a.m.) to participate in practices, games or activities.

(Students must be in attendance the remainder of the day to participate.)

Transportation

Promotes team spirit & student safety…

Ride to and from away games Prior written notification

(parent/guardian arrangements) to principal/athletic director

Prompt pick-up of students (parent/guardian)

Eligibility Requirements

Passing All Classes Weekly Eligibility (list updated weekly) Friday Report (covers the following

Monday through Sunday) Ineligible 3 Times During 1 season (ineligible for remainder of season) No More Than 1 Failure Previous

Semester

Equipment Requirements

• Responsible for care or replace at cost.• Uniforms and equipment must be

returned to the coach within one week (7 calendar days) of the last contest.

• Failure to return uniform and/or equipment results in loss of awards until the equipment is returned.

Awards

Student-Athlete needs to be in good standing at the end of the season.

Student-Athlete needs to successfully complete the season.

Scheduling Conflicts

• Notify sponsor/coach of each activity to discuss resolution of conflicts.

• Goal is to find balance for conflicts. (missing multiple events of the same activity is

discouraged)

Successful Parent Involvement

Support the Athletic Program Communicate Fairly and Openly with

Coaches Demonstrate Good Sportsmanship at All

Contests Strongly Encourage Participation Attend Athletic Events Participate in Sports Booster Club Understand the Commitment and

Sacrifice Involved in Athletics Follow The Chain of Command

Chain of Commands

1st Student-Athlete and Coach Meeting

2nd Student-Athlete, Parent and Coach Meeting

3rd Student-Athlete, Parent, Coach and Athletic Director Meeting

2014-15 Coaching Staffo JHS Boys Football (Coach Butler)o JHS Assistant Boys Football (Coach Thompson)o HS Varsity Boys Football (Coach Donnelly)o HS JV Boys Football (Coach Heinsohn)o HS Varsity Coed Soccer (Coach Bartman)o JHS 6th/7th Grade Girls Volleyball (TBA)o JHS 8th Grade Girls Volleyball (TBA)o HS F/S Girls Volleyball (Coach Araujo)o HS Varsity Girls Volleyball (Coach Kolakowski)

2014-15 Coaching Staffo JHS Coed Cheerleading (Coach Corn/Coach

Giebel)o HS Varsity Coed Cheerleading (Coach Blum)o HS Varsity Coed Dance (Coach Blum/Coach

Irick)o JHS 6th/7th Grade Boys Basketball (Coach

Moderhack)o JHS 8th Grade Boys Basketball (Coach French)o HS F/S Boys Basketball (Coach Heinsohn)o HS Varsity Boys Basketball (Coach

Schumacher)o JHS 6th/7th Grade Girls Basketball (Coach

Mitchell)o JHS 8th Grade Girls Basketball (Coach

Moderhack)

2014-15 Coaching Staffo HS F/S Girls Basketball (Coach Kolakowski)o HS Varsity Girls Basketball (Coach Araujo)o HS F/S Boys Baseball (Coach Corn)o HS Varsity Boys Baseball (Coach Donnelly)o HS F/S Girls Softball (Coach Tamraz)o HS Varsity Girls Softball (Coach Tamraz)

o Mrs. Sterling (Administrative Assistant)

Constructive Topics to Discuss

treatment of your student-athlete, mentally and physically

ways to help your student-athlete improve

concerns about your student-athlete’s behavior and attitude

Topics to Avoid

team strategy play calling other student-athletes playing time

Communication From Coach

student-athlete expectations practice and/or game times and

locations team requirements procedure to follow if injured during

participation

WARNING of RISK

Participation has inherent dangers and risks.

Athletes may suffer a serious injury.

(Despite Reasonable Precautions Injuries Occur)

Athletes should follow the coaches’ instructions regarding techniques, training and team rules at all times and participate within the rules of the sport.

Questions

Be respectful of your teammates, opponents, officials, other parents and

the game. Extra-curricular activities are meant to be an extension of the classroom and in

support of student learning.

THANK YOU

…for working together to make this the best

year ever at Hiawatha.