Kings Park Central School District Athletic Department Introduction to High School Athletics
KINGS PARK ATHLETICS The Kings Park Central School District interscholastic athletic program looks to foster the quest for excellence by creating an educational and competitive experience within an atmosphere of sportsmanship. Development of individual and team potential by promoting high standards of competence, character, civility, and citizenship is a top priority.
HS/MS Differences in Athletic Program 3 Seasons (HS); 4 Seasons (MS) Summer Practices (HS Fall Sports); School Vacation Games/Practices (HS) Middle School Sports Offered Fall Winter I Winter II Spring Football Boys Basketball Girls Basketball Baseball Boys Soccer Girls Volleyball Wrestling Softball Girls Soccer Cheerleading B/G Track B/G Cross Country Kickline (Winter I, II) Boys Lacrosse Cheerleading Girls Lacrosse High School Sports Offered Fall Winter Spring Cheerleading V/JV Boys Basketball V/JV Boys Baseball V/JV Boys Cross Country V Girls Basketball V/JV Boys Lacrosse V/JV Girls Cross Country V Cheerleading V/JV Girls Lacrosse V/JV Football V/JV Boys Winter Track V Girls Softball V/JV Girls Tennis V/JV Girls Winter Track V Boys Track and Field - V Boys Soccer V/JV Wrestling V/JV Girls Track and Field - V Girls Soccer V/JV Kickline- V Boys Tennis- V/JV Girls Volleyball V/JV Girls Bowling- V Gymnastics-V (w/ Smithtown) Boys Golf V Boys Swimming (Ind) V Girls Swimming (Ind) V
2018-19 HS Sports Start Dates August 13 th - HS Football (V & JV) August 20 th - HS Soccer, Volleyball, Cross Country, Girls Tennis, Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Boys Golf November 12 - All HS Winter Sports March 4 - All HS Spring Sports
Student-Athlete Requirements Valid Physical: Good for 1 Calendar Year Free HS Sports Physicals: May 23 rd - 2:30 pm (Girls) @ HS May 24 th - 2:30 pm (Boys) @ HS August 2 nd - 11 am at HS Nurse s Office Only the KPCSD or NYSED Physical Form will be accepted Signed Form: Code of Conduct; Athletic Permission; Concussion Management (Parent/Guardian acknowledgement and signature) Academically Eligible
Academic Eligibility Academic Status evaluated using marking period grades. Failing 2 or more classes results in academic probation for the next 5 weeks. During the period of academic probation, the student will be permitted to continue athletic participation if the student demonstrates both of the following actions: The student, in conjunction with the failed subject teacher, develops an action plan for academic improvement. The student must demonstrate that he/she is no longer failing in more than one course by the time interim reports are submitted. Any student who fails to demonstrate they have successfully completed both of the actions above shall be declared ineligible for the duration of the marking period.
Junior Varsity Preparation for varsity Philosophy At times there is more opportunity for playing time Developmental in nature Balance between continued team and player development and striving for victory Some decisions made by needs of Varsity team
Philosophy Varsity Highest level of competition One of many goals is to compete/win Playing time determined by ability/practice Roster sizes are limited to create effective and meaningful practice and to play the contests
Try-out or No-cut Selection of Teams Depends on number of athletes interested Depends on nature and level of the sport Will look to keep maximum An athlete s first commitment must be to the school program. Coaches are not expected to excuse athletes from school practices and/or contests due to conflicts with outside community club or travel teams
Concussion Management Concussion Management is for students short-term and longterm safety ImPact Testing *Baseline results are valid for two (2) years *Test data is stored at St. Charles Hospital *Baseline tests will be given: Fall- During August practices Winter/Spring: 1-2 weeks before season start date * Students must have valid baseline before first scrimmage/game Concussion Diagnosis: *Student goes to an ImPact certified doctor *Take ImPact computer test; Compare results to Baseline *Cleared by Chief Medical Officer to be symptom free *Begin Return to Play Protocol w/ Athletic Trainer
Communication What you could expect from the coach/school Student-Athlete meeting each season Philosophy Expectations Location & times of practice Team requirements Injury procedures/alerts Discipline that results in denial of participation
Athletic Department Communication Twitter @KPCSDAthletics- Will be used to post latest news, game updates/results, schedule changes School District Athletic Website- Provides program information including forms, policies, sports offered and important dates Kingsmen Pride newsletter Athletic Office Phone # 269-3307 email- dennistonw@kpcsd.org Coach/Team: Will be established by coach SectionXI.org- Team schedules, game locations, game results, etc. Parent/Athlete Presentation
KPABA Kings Park Athletic Booster Association Need volunteers to continue providing support to athletic program Monthly meetings during the school year Sponsor Athletic Summer Camps
Thank You Bill Denniston Director of Athletics, Physical Education, Health and recreation