FALL SPORTS INFORMATIONAL

MEETING

MEETING AGENDA

•INTRODUCTION•COACHING STAFF•REQUIRED FORMS•ACADEMICS AND

ELIGIBILITY•ATHLETIC CODE OF

CONDUCT•INSURANCE

MEETING AGENDA

•COMMUNICATION

•PAY TO PARTICIPATE

•EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS

•BEHAVIOR

•GAME DAYS

•TEAM ATTENDANCE

•SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

MEETING AGENDA

•INJURIES

•PTA CONCESSIONS

•DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION

•INDIVIDUAL SPORTS INFORMATION

COACHING STAFF

•8TH Grade Volleyball-Ms. Martony

•7th Grade Volleyball-Ms. Whitfield

•7/8th Cross Country-Ms. Dams

•7/8th Football Cheerleading-Mrs. Mejac

•7/8th Basketball Cheerleading-Ms. Apicello

COACHING STAFF

88thth Grade Football Grade FootballHead Coach-Mr. Walmsley

Asst. Coaches-

Mr. Matsko, Mr. Miller and Mr. Gonzalez

77thth Grade Football Grade Football•Mr. Jeckel

Asst. Coach-Mr. Parisi and Mr. Toth

REQUIRED FORMS

PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN OR TRYING OUT FOR ANY SPORTS TEAM AT MEMORIAL A STUDENT-ATHLETE MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING FORMS

TURNED IN:•Valid Physical (good for one year from the date of the

exam)•Emergency Medical Form

•Concussion Form•Minutemen Commitment Form

http://www.leaguelineup.com/handouts.asp?url=memorialathletics&sid=995557331

ELIGIBILITY

•All 7th graders are eligible for the fall

•8th graders must have above a 2.0 GPA and must also be passing 5 of

their classes to be eligible

PROBATION

•Anyone between a 1.0 – 1.999 is eligible for probation and passing 5 classes

•Being on probation requires the student-athlete to attend a mandatory study table a minimum of 3 days per week to remain

eligible for athletics

•Cannot be on probation two consecutive grading periods

INELIGIBLE

•Anyone who is not passing at least 5 classes or is below a 1.0 is ineligible

for Fall Sports

ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

• All athletes are expected to follow the guidelines contained with the Athletic Code of

Conduct and to be free of tobacco, alcohol and/or drugs

• Any student-athlete who violates any part of the code of conduct will face discipline set

forth by the code of conduct

• All offenses are cumulative and the policy takes effect in the 7th grade

ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

TOBACCO, ALCOHOL, AND OTHER DRUG USE POLICY

1ST OFFENSE-20% TO 30% OF SEASON

2ND OFFENSE-ONE CALENDER YEAR

3RD OFFENSE-PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETICS AT MENTOR WILL BE

DENIED

INSURANCE

• All students must be covered by insurance to participate in athletics

• If you are not covered by insurance, please see Mr. Jeckel and information

will be given on the Mentor Schools endorsed insurance program.

COMMUNICATION

If there is concern about your child’s playing time or something that is happening at practice please follow the following protocol.

 Discuss the matter with your child then discuss the issue or issues

at hand in the following procedure. If your questions are not resolved continue to discuss your concerns with the next person the

list.

1-Head Coach2-Athletic Director-Mr. Jeckel

3-Principal-Mr. Dudziak4-Director of K-8 Education-Mr. Porter

5-Superintendent-Mr. Miller6-School Board

PAY TO PARTICIPATE

The Mentor Public Schools has a pay-to-participate fee for all student-athletes.

•High School Athletes-$200.00 for the first sports

•Middle School Athletes-$150.00 for the first sports

•Each additional sport or if a sibling has already participated will be $50.00

EQUIPMENT/UNIFORMS

•All athletes are responsible for school items issued.

•The athlete is responsible for the replacement cost of lost or

damaged equipment

DETENTIONS/SUSPENSIONS

•Any discipline (detentions, suspensions, etc.) can lead to possible

denial of participation in upcoming games

•If constant discipline problems persist this can lead to dismissal from the

team

GAME DAYS

• The coaching staff will advise the team on the dress code for the next game the night

before.

• Boys are expected to wear dress pants, shirt and tie or game jersey/spirit wear

• Girls are expected to wear a dress, dress pants/skirt with a blouse, or game

jersey/spirit wear

TEAM ATTENDANCE

•Must attend all practices and games, unless prior arrangements are made

personally with the coach by note, email or phone call

•Be prepared to practice on the field or designated area with proper equipment

at the time announced

TEAM ATTENDANCE

•Missing practices to play another sport or go to Indians/Cavs games, Cedar

Point, Kalahari, etc. or because you don’t feel like going is NOT acceptable and can lead to denial of participation in the next

game

•Parents are expected to pick up their child within 15 minutes of practice/games

ending

SCHOOL ATTENDANCE

•Student-athletes must be in school for at least ½ of the school day to

participate in practices or games/meets

•Any student-athlete who is not in school at least 1/2 of the school day will

be denied participation in that day’s practice or game/meet.

INJURIES

•If you become injured at practice you must notify a coach immediately

•It is highly recommended that you see a sports medicine doctor before

going to see your regular doctor

INJURIES

•Lake Health injury clinic on Tyler Blvd. on Monday and Wednesday from 7:30-

10:30

•If a doctor has restricted you from participation you must have a note from that doctor clearing you to play. Parents cannot write a note clearing their child to

participate

PTA CONCESSIONS

The PTA needs your help at volleyball games and football games with the

concession stand.

Money raised from the concession stand helps fund the PTA budget.

Please contact Mrs. Dibiasio at racheldib@aol.com

DENIAL OF PARTICIPATION

•The administration and coaching staff reserve the right to deny

participation in practice or games if a student-athlete violates any of the above rules including the Athletic Code of Conduct and any school

rules.

QUESTIONS???

VOLLEYBALL

8th Grade Coach-Ms. Martonymartony@mentorschools.org7th Grade Coach-Ms. Whitfield whitfield@mentorschools.org

TRY-OUTS WILL BE FROM MONDAY, AUGUST 4, 2014 TO WEDNESDAY, AUGUST

6, 20147th Grade-10:00-12:008th Grade-8:00-10:00

CROSS COUNTRY

Head Coach-Ms. Damsjdams@ashland.edu

•Practice starts on August 4th at 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

•This will continue until Monday, August 18th and then practice will be from 4:00-5:30

CHEERLEADING

Advisor Mrs. MejacAdvisor Mrs. Mejacmejac@mentorschools.orgmejac@mentorschools.org

•Clinics and try-outs will be in May 2013–Clinics May 27th-28th

–Tryouts will be on May 29th

•Practice begins on August 4th for football cheerleading

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions you can call or email Mr. Jeckel

–jeckel@mentorschools.org –440-974-2250

Twitter @mentorMMSsports

Website-leaguelineup.com/memorialathletics

ROOM ASSIGNMENTS

FOOTBALL-AUDITORIUMFOOTBALL-AUDITORIUM

VOLLEYBALL-Media CenterVOLLEYBALL-Media Center

CROSS COUNTRY-Choir RoomCROSS COUNTRY-Choir Room

CHEERLEADING-CAFETERIACHEERLEADING-CAFETERIA

EQUIPMENT HANDOUT

•Friday, May 30th

•4:00 p.m. at Memorial •Please bring a lock! You are financially responsible for your equipment and uniforms

•NO equipment will be allowed to leave Memorial

Summer Weight Room

•Monday, June 20th – Thursday, July 21st

•Mentor High School Weight Room behind the stadium

• 10:00a.m.-11:00 a.m.8th Grade-Tuesday/Thursday7th Grade-Monday/Wednesday

MIDDLE SCHOOL FOOTBALL CAMP

•Monday, July 28th to Wednesday, July 30th

•6:00-8:00 p.m. at MHS

•Cost is $20.00–payments can be made in cash or by check made out to the Redline Club

–Please don’t make checks out to Mentor Schools or Memorial

PRACTICES

Practice Begins•Monday, August 4th

•7:00-12:00

•Make sure you have spikes and shorts

•Make sure you are in shape and ready to go

PRACTICES

Practice Begins•Bring a light snack and/or drink for the short break period between practices. NO POP!

•ALL FORMS MUST BE TURNED IN BEFORE YOU CAN PRACTICE!

•Please plan rides accordingly

PRACTICES

•Starting on Monday, August 15, 2011 practices will now be from 4-6 p.m.

•We will be on this schedule for the rest of the year. On some Fridays we will end practice early at 5:00-5:30 because of scouting or varsity home football games

GAMES

•Every Wednesday at 4:30

–Except the games against Shore/Ridge which will be at MHS at 5:00 and 6:30, respectively

•We will dress up on game days. Students will wear a shirt, tie and dress pants.

– NO JEANS or SHORTS!

GAMES

•“B” GAMES –For players who do not get a lot of playing time in the Wednesday games.

–Mostly 7th graders but some 8th graders will play

–Games are on Monday at 4:30

–We will dress up for all games!

MIDDLE SCHOOL DAY

Middle School Day•Friday, September 9th vs. St. Ignatius

–Please arrive at 6:30 with your game jersey on in the weight room

•BEHAVIOR AT ALL MHS FOOTBALL GAMES–School event and all school rules apply

–Representing Memorial, your team, your family and yourself!

PRACTICE PACKAGE•The package contains: t-shirt, shorts, and their helmet decals

•At the equipment handout will give each player an order form for the practice package

•Orders are due on Friday, August 5th

•Parents can order packages or extra t-shirts

•It is not mandatory that you purchase the practice package!

QUESTIONS?

If you have any questions you can call or email Coach Jeckel or Coach Walmsley

Coach Jeckel–jeckel@mentorschools.org –440-974-2250

Coach Walmsley–bswalmsley@gmail.com–216-288-7979