RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS

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1 RIVERDALE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS SUCCESS IS A CHOICE!

2 WHERE IS AN SO PLEASE LET THE PLAYERS PLAY. LET THE COACHES COACH. LET THE OFFICIAL OFFICIATE. LET THE SPECTATORS BE POSITIVE.

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4 Recognized Sports Fall: Bowling Cheerleading Cross Country Golf Football Swimming Volleyball Winter: Basketball Cheerleading Soccer Wrestling Spring: Baseball Lacrosse Softball Tennis Track

5 4 Organization of High School Sports National Federation The governing body for high school athletics Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) The state governing body of student athletes Lee County Athletic Conference (LCAC) Local governing body of principals and athletic directors who oversee high school athletics LCAC Member Schools: Cape Coral High School Dunbar High School Fort Myers High School Mariner High School Riverdale High School Estero High School Lehigh Senior High School East Lee County High School Ida Baker High School South Fort Myers High School Cypress Lake High School Island Coast High School North Fort Myers High School

6 Expectations of Riverdale Athletes Maintain all requirements established by the FHSAA for eligibility: - GPA of 2.0 or higher - All Parts of the Consent and Release of Liability Certificate - Insurance (Accident an Hospitalization or School Insurance - Preparticipation Physical Evaluation Form - Physical Examination by Doctor - Emergency Card/Participation Card Athletes are required to attend all practices, weight training, conditioning sessions, and other events designated by the coaches. Doctor, dental and other appointments must be scheduled around individual sports teams calendars, if possible. Excused absences are approved by the coach and allowed for personal illness, family related issues, and death in the immediate family. If athletes work, arrangements must be made with their place of employment to accommodate the practice an game requirements of a Riverdale athlete. Missing practice or leaving practice early for work is unacceptable. Practices will be held Monday through Friday and an occasional Saturday. Times will be set at the coaches discretion. Athletes should dress appropriately for practice. Athletes must be present in school for at least half of their schedule periods the day of a game, event, or practice in order to participate. If school is not in session (holiday/duty day), student must be in attendance at least half of their scheduled periods on the previous school day. If an emergency should occur which would prohibit participation in a scheduled event, the coach should be notified immediately by the athlete/parent/guardian. Athletes should exhibit exemplary behavior while in attendance at school and all athletic events. Any missed practices, the parent/guardian should let the coach know why athlete was not in attendance.

7 Expectations of Riverdale Athletes Athletes are required to ride the school bus to and from all athletic events, or follow the Lee County Transportation Policy. An athlete may be placed on a two-week probation followed by dismissal for any of the following reasons: - Suspension from school for any reason. - Gross disrespect or disobedience to the coach or anyone in authority. - Improper conduct that reflects on Riverdale High School Of campus any illegal use of or possession of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco could result in an immediate dismissal from an athletic team. On campus school rules will be applied to the incident. Theft of any possessions of a team member will lead to immediate dismissal from the team. Before you can start a season with a new team, all uniforms, equipment, and moneys owed must be returned for the team season completed prior. If an athlete quits a team, he or she will not be permitted to begin another sport without the approval of the coach whose team he or she quit, the athletic director, and the assistant principal who supervises the athletic program. Any disciplinary action of an athlete administered at practice or at a game should be reported by the athlete to his/her parents or guardians. The coach will follow up the disciplinary action with a call to the parents. Our coaches will ask you the following three questions: - Can I trust you? - Are you committed to strive for excellence in your sport or sports? - Do you care about the people and the institution around you?

8 NCAA Eligibility Division I Division II Core-Course Requirement 16 4 years of English 3 years of math 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of Lab) 1 year of additional from above 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) Core-Course Requirement 16 3 years of English 2 years of math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years of natural/physical science (1 year of Lab) 3 years of additional from above 2 years of social science 4 years of additional courses (any area above, foreign language or comparative religion/philosophy) Qualifier Requirements *Athletics aid, practice, and competition 16 core courses *Ten (10) core courses completed before the start of seventh semester. Seven of the 10 must be in English, math or natural/physical science. -Locked in for core course GPA calculation Qualifier Requirements 16 core courses ACT sum score of 68 or a minimum SAT combined score of 820. and core-course GPA (minimum 2.00) on Sliding Scale (See website) Graduate from high school. Corresponding test score (ACT sum score or SAT combined score) and corecourse GPA (minimum 2.30 on Sliding Scale (See website) Graduate from high school. For additional information and resources, please visit

9 NAIA Freshman Eligibility Rule A freshman must be: - A graduate of an accredited high school - Accepted as regular student in good standing AND - Meet two of the three requirements: TEST SCORE HIGH SCHOOL GPA CLASS RANK Minimum score of: Minimum overall high Top 50% of ACT 18 school GPA of 2.00 on a high school SAT scale graduating class (Critical Reading And Math Sections Only) For additional information and resources, please visit

10 Booster Club Information High school athletic teams are not tax payer supported. In order to provide the best experience for the student athletes, we must rely on support from the school, the parents, and the community. We encourage all parents to get involved in the Riverdale All Sports Booster Club and / or any of the individual sports parent clubs. The Raider Nation Needs YOU! For more information, questions, or comments, please contact: Coach Tom Roszell, Athletic Director

11 RHS Fight Song Hail to the Raiders valiant Hail to the Gold and Garnet Hail, Hail to Riverdale High School We will fight for fame. Rah! Rah! Rah! On with the noble spirit On with the Gold and Garnet Hail, Hail to Riverdale High School We will win this game! RHS Alma Mater Riverdale, our Alma Mater, Voyaging toward excellence, Hold our heading, do not alter This our course for renaissance. Navigate through stormy gales, High seas and rain All Challenges, Always striving, onward, forward, Ever on toward excellence. It s A Great Time to Be A Raider!

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