Virginia Beach Middle School League Parent/ Player Information Program @BrandonChargers @BrandonChargers
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Fall Coaches Introductions Football Head Coach Mr. Bacon Asst. Coach Mr. Abbott Girls Soccer Head Coach Mrs. Danaher Asst. Coach Mr. Danaher Boys Soccer (Auditorium) Head Coach Mr. Sibelu Asst. Coach Mr. Miner
Winter I Coaches Introductions Boy s Basketball Head Coach Mr. Hodge Girl s Basketball Head Coach Mr. Bacon
Winter II Coaches Introductions Wrestling Head Coach Mr. Ortero Asst. Coach Mr. James Volleyball Head Coach Ms. Hamilton
Spring Coaches Introductions Baseball Mr. John Girls Track Ms. Pettaway Softball Mr. Baumgardner Field Hockey Ms. Raguini Boys Track Mr. Bacon Assistant Track Ms. Holston Ms. Bunting Mr. Pienkowski
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM The purpose of the Virginia Beach Middle School Athletic Manual is to inform parents of policies set forth governing athletics and individual athletes at each school. Included in this meeting will cover the parent handbook information concerning: 2.0 Mandate for Interscholastic Activities 2.0 Grade Scale Insurance Impact/Concussion Information Athletic Training The Athletic Participation/Parental Consent Physical Examination Form of the VBMSL Sportsmanship Guide Parent/Coach Communication The Parental Statement of Understanding- SIGN TONIGHT Middle School League Member Schools, Officers, and Chairpersons Team Policy and Sport Specific Information (With your Coach)
VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM Boys Girls Coed 1 st Nine Weeks Soccer Football Soccer Cheerleading 2 nd Nine Weeks Basketball Basketball Cheerleading 3 rd Nine Weeks Wrestling Volleyball 4 th Nine Weeks Baseball Track Field Hockey Softball Track
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS All students must pass five (5) classes during the previous semester in order to be eligible to participate in interscholastic sports.
2.0 Grade Point Average Requirement for Interscholastic Activities The minimum grade point average (GPA) eligibility requirement for participation in interscholastic activities is 2.0. Summer school grades will be averaged with the second semester grades. Middle school students who do not meet the GPA requirement in a given semester have the option to use a one time waiver used only in the 8 th grade at Brandon Middle School. The GPA waiver may be used only once and only if all other Middle School League requirements have been met.
VIRGINIA BEACH SCHOOL BOARD REVISED GRADING SCALE
SIX SEMESTER RULE To be eligible in any interscholastic contest a student may not have been enrolled in the last three years of middle school for a period of more than six consecutive semesters, beginning with the semester in which he/she was enrolled for the first time in the sixth grade.
Interscholastic Discipline Policy School Time Discipline School Time Discipline OSS Removal from Team ISS (Second Offense) Removal from Team ISS (First Offense) Referral Removal from Team for the day of ISS Referral Detention Detention
INSURANCE Adequate insurance coverage for an athlete is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. The school system purchases accident insurance for students for coverage while they are involved in secondary school interscholastic athletic activities. The insurance plan includes only those sports, which are under the supervision of the Virginia Beach Middle School League. It does not include sports clubs offered by individual schools. It must be clearly understood that no accident insurance plan is comprehensive. It is certainly possible that a child could be seriously injured resulting in sizeable medical costs for which parents are responsible. Serious injury could include, but is not restricted to, loss of bodily function, loss of organs or limbs, paralysis, and even death. The school system is again offering $100.00 deductible insurance coverage without a premium cost to the parent. This secondary insurance covers only 70 % of the medical bills. Insurance information outlined on the following five pages is an attempt to briefly describe the insurance plan. It is not a copy of the policy.
PROCEDURE FOR MAKING A CLAIM The contact person(s) for insurance claims will be identified at the preseason meeting. Parents must make sure they follow the procedure listed below to help expedite payment by the insurance company: STEP 1: Pick up the claim form from the coach at school. STEP 2: Fill out parts 1 and 2. The parent or guardian must complete Part 2 and must sign the authorization and affidavit in Part 2. STEP 3: STEP 4: Take the claim form to the individual who was supervising the activity or the contact person for verification as a legal injury. The claimant will then take the claim form to the attending provider of services for his medical report. The claimant must send the original claim form to Tower Financial WITHIN 90 Days.
MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING PRORAM Parents allowing their children to participate in middle school athletics accept the risk of injury. To help minimize the risk and to manage injuries when they occur, the Virginia Beach Schools employ athletic trainers to assist with coverage of middle school sports. The areas of focus for athletic training are: Prevention of Athletic Injuries Recognition, Evaluation, and Assessment of Athletic Injuries and Illnesses Immediate Care Concussion Education Treatment, Rehabilitation, and Reconditioning of Athletes CHKD serves as a liaison among athletes, parents, coaches, physicians, allied health professionals, student activities coordinators, and administrators to facilitate healthy participation in interscholastic athletics. Please note that due to the large scope of the athletic program, an athletic trainer may not be present at all practices and competitions.
Concussions Parent & Student Athlete Training Guidelines GET THE FACTS
Concussion Graduated Return to Play Rehabilitation Stage (Each Stage 24hrs) Stage 1 No Activity Stage 2 Light Aerobic Exercise Stage 3 Sport-Specific Exercise Stage 4 Non-Contact Drills Stage 5 Full Contact Stage 6 Return to play Functional Exercise Physical/ Cognitive Rest Walking, Swimming, Biking Running Drills No Contact Complex Drills, Resistance Training Following Clearance, Normal Training Activities Normal Play Objective of Each Stage Recovery Increase Heart Rate Add Movement Exercise, Coordination, Cognitive Load/IMPACT Restore Confidence Assess Functional Skills By Coaches
Heads Up Fact Sheet- For Athletes
Heads Up Fact Sheet- For Parents
CONCUSSION IN SPORTS INFORMATION SHEET FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
CONCUSSION IN SPORTS INFORMATION SHEET FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
Parent Meeting of Understanding
Concussion Information If your child is suspected of having a concussion during practice or a game and you are not present the trainer or coach will call you. It is mandatory that you come pick your child or be transported to nearest hospital. Your child will NOT be put on the bus. Please be available by phone while your child is practicing or competing. You will receive home instructions from person signing your child over to you. The nurse will call your child down the next day they return to school. If appropriate your child's teachers will be notified of their condition.
VBCPS Sportsmanship Guide Participation activities is a privilege. As a representative of the school system, student athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that meets the highest standards at all times. VBCPS Expectations Student Athletes Parent Code Spectators
Athletes Be courteous to visiting teams and officials. Retain composure at all times. Parents Be a positive role model through your own actions. Be a team fan, as well as a my kid fan. Recognize and show appreciation for outstanding play by either team.
Communications From Your Child s Coach General expectations of the team Locations and times of all practices and contests Team rules, guidelines, and consequences for infractions
Communication to Coaches Expect from Athletes/ Parents Concerns related to your child s general welfare Notification of any schedule conflicts in advance Notification of illness as soon as possible Appropriate Concerns to Discuss with the Coaches Ways to help your child improve Concerns about your child s behavior
ALL PLAY RULE Not Required It is very difficult to accept your child not playing as much as you hope. Please note: Unlike Parks and Recreation program, VBCPS does not have an all play rule. Playing time is left to the discretion of the coach.
If you have a concern to discuss with a coach: Call the coach to set up an appointment. Please do not attempt to confront a coach before or after a contest or practice. These are emotional times for both parents and coaches. Meetings of this nature usually do not promote positive resolutions.
Practice Rules Practices are closed to all parents and spectators. It limits distractions for both students and coaches. Security concerns Unlike game days, after school hours we have (1) security guard, for the safety of our students all practices are closed.
Uniforms Due to the guidelines by the custodial services, uniforms may no longer be washed by our custodial staff. Each individual player s parents will be responsible for cleaning and drying uniforms. PLEASE PARENTS DO NOT USE BLEACH when washing and very LOW HEAT when drying. Our uniforms are custom colors and not stock colors. If a uniform is lost, stolen, bleached, or ruined in any other manner, the parent is responsible for replacing the uniform. Uniforms are on a 6 year cycle for each sport.
Home Events First Quarter Sports Football games that are played at Brandon all spectators must remain on the bleacher side of the field, no spectators are permitted on the track or on the football field. Admission to the games are $2 for adults and $1 for students K-12. Soccer games all spectators may sit on the track side of the field. Do not attempt to come over to the side where the players are sitting. Admission to the soccer games are free. Second and Quarter Sports All spectators must sit on the opposite side of the gym, you may not sit behind the bench. Let the coaches coach. Admission to the games are $2 for adults and $1 for students K-12.
Home Events Third Quarter Sports Volleyball & Wrestling spectators will sit on the opposite side of the players bench do not sit behind the players. Admission to the games are $2 for adults and $1 for students. Fourth Quarter Sports Baseball, Softball, Track, and Field Hockey admission to these events are free. Except for the city championships.
Traveling to Athletic Events All student athletes must travel on a school bus to and from an event. No student athlete can be taken home from an away event. No exceptions, except for medical emergencies. Pick-up/Drop Off after practice or games designated area will be the gym side parking lot.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your child s coach.