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St. Patrick Athletics Committee

Athletics Program Orientation

2015

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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

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Who Administers the Athletic Program?

School Advisory Council / Athletic Committee

School Principal: Fran Thompson

School Athletic Director: Tony Tolman

Coaches

Parent and Guardians

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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What Sports Does St. Patrick Participate In?

Football Cheerleading – Year Round Volleyball Cross Country Swim Basketball

Track Baseball Softball Soccer – (tournament) 7th and 8th Tennis – (tournament) Golf – (tournament) Co-Ed soccer - DPL league play

Fall / Winter Sports: Spring Sports:

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How are Divisions Organized?

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

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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:

5th Grade: Teams are determined by the Athletic Director, with input from coaches, to create a fair distribution between teams

6th 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

7th and 8th 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

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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

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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

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2014 – 2015 Athletic Budget

Any overages are used to purchase equipment and uniforms at the end of the school year based on identified needs.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Resources

St. Patrick Athletic Handbook

DPL Handbook

DPL Website: www.dallasparochialleague.com

St. Patrick Parent/Coach Communication Guide