FTMS 2013-14 Winter I & II Sports Information General Information Physical forms are available In Main Office, BUT if you missed it - please visit our web site (http://www.ftcsc.k12.in.us/ftms-w/athletics) and click on Athletics-Forms-IHSAA Forms-Physical Evaluation Form. All athletes are required to have a current physical on file (Dated April 1, 2013 or later) that is completely filled out on the IHSAA form prior to participating in any practice or competition. There are two student, two parent, and one physician signature required All Winter Sports will have a Parent Meeting. (see Table on Page 7) Girls/Boys Basketball will practice at the FTMS West Annex. Swimming will practice at Franklin Central High School Wrestling will practice @ Annex. Please note: East Athletic Directors oversee all Wrestling related concerns & scheduling. Please contact one of them below. Please see individual sport sheets for more detailed information. Please visit www.ftcsc.k12.in.us/ftmsw for ongoing, updated information via the Athletics section of the site. Information is also communicated through our Facebook page please like it and you can receive updates regarding athletics. Directions to opponent locations are available on our web site. Mr. Court Scott Mrs. Catherine Whitson Mr. Ryan Brammer FTMS WEST Boys A.D. FTMS WEST Girls A.D. Athletic Coordinator for FTMS East and FTMS West Football, Tennis, Boys BB, Swimming, Track & Field, Baseball Cheerleading, Cross Country, Volleyball, Girls BB, Track & Field, Softball All sports. 803-8202 803-8209 803-8096 courtney.scott@ftcsc.k12.in.us catherie.whitson@ftcsc.k12.in.us ryan.brammer@ftcsc.k12.in.us Mr. Rob Smith Wrestling Mrs. Amy Miller FTMS EAST Boys A.D. 803-8102, robert.smith@ftcsc.k12in.us FTMS EAST Girls A.D.
SECTION IV - ATHLETIC POLICIES OF FTMS WEST ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT-In that participants in the FTMS West athletic programs are, and should be, representatives of the student body, faculty, coaching staffs, and administration of said school; and, in that such programs are of a voluntary nature and are not compulsory, the following code of conduct governing participation in such activities or programs shall be in effect. This code shall apply to all interscholastic athletic programs, whether contest or practices and include school spirit programs. SCOPE OF PROGRAM: The following interscholastic athletic programs are currently being offered to students at Franklin Township Middle School West: FALL: Football, Cross Country*, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Tennis* WINTER: Basketball-boys, Basketball-girls, Cheerleading, Wrestling*, Swimming* SPRING: Track*, Softball, and Baseball NOTE: Managers fall under the same rules as any other athlete or cheerleader. *denotes 6 th grade participation in try-outs. PARTICIPATION-Students may participate in any or all of the athletic activities offered by Franklin Township Middle School West if eligibility requirements are met and the student has been selected by the coach as a member of the team. No participation is to be stressed in one sport as a prerequisite to participation in another sport. Participation is solely the student s choice. Students may not, however participate in two sports competing simultaneously (ex. football and cross country.) A student, once having made the team in a sport may not quit that team in order to participate in another sport offered by the school during the same season. (Ex. A student who made the basketball team cannot quit and then try-out for wrestling or swimming. The student must wait until the basketball season has been completed.) ELIGIBILITY - Number of years: As long as a student meets academic, age and physical requirements they can participate at their present grade level. Students entering FTMS West for the first time are academically eligible to begin the year. Starting with the first grade report an athlete can receive one (F) failing grade and still be eligible. If the athlete receives more than one (F) failing grade, then they become ineligible until meeting the one (F) rule on a future grade report (9 week grades). Seventh grade students not meeting the (F) rule on the final report card at the end of the year will be given probationary period to start the next athletic season. On the Wednesday following Labor Day a grade check will be done to see if probationary students are eligible. If passing grades are achieved the athlete can continue their chosen sport until the next grade check. The Eligibility Grading Policy will also include the trimester course progress and grades in the following way: 1st Quarter All core classes and Related Arts 1st term 9 week progress grade 2nd Quarter All core classes and Related Arts 2nd trimester 6 week progress grade 3rd Quarter All core classes and Related Arts 2nd trimester final grade
4th Quarter All core classes and Related Arts 3rd trimester final grade Age Seventh grade students must be under the age of fourteen as of September. Eighth grade students must be under the age of fifteen as of September. Exceptions to this rule is by approval of Franklin Township Middle School West Athletic Director and Principal. A seventh grade student may not participate on an eighth grade team except in a case where the athletic director and principal agree it is in the best interest of the student. PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS Each year, all participants must have a physical examination and have an Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) physical form completed and on file with the athletic directors before they can try-out for any sport/team. Coaches are responsible for verification that each participant has a current physical form on file. A current physical is one in which the examination was conducted on or after April 1 of the previous school year. The student must also have the section of the physical form dealing with insurance completed and signed by the parent or guardian. Franklin Township Middle School West does not provide athletic insurance policies. If a student misses five or more consecutive practices due to illness or injury, a release from the physician must be obtained before that student may resume practice. PAY-TO-PARTICIPATE PAYMENT OF FEES--The cost breakdown for middle school sports is as follows: 1st sport $190.00 2nd sport $180.00 3rd sport $170.00 Payments must be received ONE WEEK AFTER the conclusion of try-outs (or Team Assembly Date) for all sports. Athletes who have not submitted payment by this date or made arrangements with Franklin Township Middle School West administration for immediate payment will be removed from the team. In addition, all payments are non-refundable. An athlete who is removed from the team due to academic or conduct reasons will not be eligible for a refund. PARTICIPATION-An athlete must be in attendance at some point during the school day to participate in after school athletics. Students who work the polls during elections are considered eligible for after school athletic activities. If an athlete does not participate in physical education class they cannot participate in athletics that evening.
-CUTTING-When it is necessary to cut students from a team, the coach will give fair and equal treatment to all students trying out for the team. Cutting students from a team will take place when it is in the best interest of the team as a whole to limit the number of team members. If an athlete tries out for a sport and is cut from that team, then that athlete has 1 week to go out for another team. -LATE ADDITIONS-All new additions to a team roster must be cleared with the athletic director before being allowed to compete. PRACTICE-Students who have late practice are not to remain in the building waiting for practice to begin unless under the direct supervision of a coach/sponsor. CITIZENSHIP-As representatives of Franklin Township Middle School West, our coaches, athletes, and cheerleaders are expected to maintain the highest degree of citizenship in both the school and community. As such, various rules and regulations must be made by the athletic director, coaching staff, and/or school administration. Violation of such rules will result in penalties ranging from suspensions for a period of time to outright dismissal from that team or squad. If an athlete is assigned in-school suspension or after-school detention they cannot participate in after school practices or games. Exception: If an athlete is assigned an after-school detention on a game night and they can make the team report time, designated by the coach, they may participate. Any missed practices or games due to school discipline, is an unexcused absence. If, an in-school suspension is assigned for one or three days, the first offense that affects an athlete counts as one unexcused. TRAINING RULES-Each coach has the responsibility to set training rules which effect performance in his/her sport. Athletes violating such rules are subject to dismissal from the team by the coach. PRACTICES-Athletes are expected to attend practices regularly and parents are expected to provide transportation home after practice. Athletes should realize that missed practices may cost them the opportunity to participate (see training rules under citizenship). Practices generally are Monday through Friday. Exceptions will occur due to facility availability or school day schedules. Saturday practices are possible and times will be arranged by the individual coach. There will be no Sunday practices, meetings, or contest of any kind. In the case of school closing due to bad weather there will be no practice or contest on that day. On teacher work days practices cannot begin until 3:00 p.m. On vacation days or holidays practice schedules are to be arranged in advance by the individual coaches and practices should be optional to the athletes as excused absences. This does not mean the coach cannot limit playing time at the next contest in favor of the athletes who were at practice. Any time an athlete cannot make a practice he/she must contact the coach personally in advance to work through the conflict. Parents are to pick their sons/daughters up at door #9 at the Annex.
TEAM TRAVEL (Football and Track ONLY)-Middle school athletes are expected to travel both to and return from contest at other schools in transportation provided by the school. Exceptions will be made only under the following conditions: Parental request to transport their son or daughter due to a prior commitment or sudden emergency must be done in advance of the contest in writing. Athletes will be released only to their parents or an adult designated by the parent. The written request is to be given to the head coach of the particular sport involved. Emergency medical attention requiring transportation to a doctor, hospital, or approved medical facility whereby such transportation shall be by parent, staff member, emergency medical service, or a team parent upon approval of the coach and/or athletic director. Illness requiring transportation home, such transportation is to be provided by parent or adult designated by the parent to transport the athlete home. TEAM TRAVEL (Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis, Wrestling, Swimming, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball) Starting with the 2010-2011 season, no transportation will be provided to athletes participating in Volleyball, Cross Country, Tennis, Wrestling, Swimming, Basketball, Baseball, and Softball. It is the sole responsibility of the athlete and the guardian to ensure drop-off and pick-up at away athletic events. Athletes are to arrive at the time designated by the sports head coach and be picked up following events in a timely manner. An athlete who is chronically late arriving or being picked up will be subject to removal from the team. AWARDS-Athletic Awards and Participation Certificate will be given out at the end of each season for each sport. Special awards may be given out at the end of the school year including: Most Improved Award Mental Attitude Award Hardest Worker Award POSTPONEMENTS-At times it is necessary for an athletic event to be postponed. Postponements usually are due to inclement weather which in one way or another would put the health and safety of our students at risk. Postponements are handled by the athletic directors of the schools involved in the contest. In the event of a postponement an attempt will be made to reschedule the event at a later date. Postponements will try to be made before the end of the school day (2:30p.m.) so athletes can make their adjustments. Pay to Participate Fees Please note the following fees are in effect for the 2012-2013 School Year: 1st Sport $190 2nd Sport $180 3rd and 4th Sport $170 All athlete pay-to-participate fees must be paid in full one week prior to first contest.
Students who qualify for Free/Reduced status also qualify for one sport to be either free or reduced accordingly. Proof of qualification (via letter from district) is required prior to credit being applied to a student s balance. Parent must get copy from Food Services as West officials are not permitted to seek those documents. Note that transportation, refurbishing fee, and uniform packages are in addition to the above fees, they vary from sport to sport, and are not subject to reduction or free status. For specific questions related to any fees, please contact an athletic director. Sport Coach(es) Contact Information Boys Basketball Spencer Sandusky-7 Joseph Talhelm Email: spencer.sandusky@ftcsc.k12.in.us Email: joseph.talhelm@ftcsc.k12.in.us Girls Basketball Ryan Kern 7 Shannon Flynn -8 Email: ryan.kern@ftcsc.k12.in.us Phone: 803-8222 Email: shannon.flynn@ftcsc.k12.in.us Phone: 803-8257 Swimming TBD Email: Wrestling Scott Vaughn Email: jsv_71@yahoo.com Phone: 414-2479 *Open to all students in grades 6 th -8 th (over)
Sport Call out Date/Time Parent Meeting Clinic & Tryout Dates First Practice For Team End of Season Celebration Notes Boys Basketball 10/8/13 2:45 3:30 @ Cafeteria 10/30 @5:30 @ Annex 10/9, 10/10, 10/11 10/28 1/30/14 @ 3:00 Cafeteria Girls Basketball 12/19/13 2:45 3:30 @ Media Center 1/9 @ 5:30 @ Annex 1/6 & 1/7 1/8 3/10/14 @ 3:00 West Media Center Swimming 12/3/13 @2:45 3:30 Cafeteria 12/16 @ 7pm @ pool 12/9, 12/10 12/11 3/11/14 @ 3:00 Cafeteria All practices & meets are at FC pool. Wrestling 12/9/13 after school @Annex Cafeteria 12/12/ after practice N/A 12/10 3/12/14 @ East All practices @ Annex Cafeteria & matches @ East. East Athletic Directors coordinate/supervise this sport. Please see contact information on page 1. **Initial Information Coaches will provide practice and game calendars at beginning of season with athletes/parents. Request for Volunteers A key requirement for ensuring all athletic events run smoothly is the coordination and cooperation of members of the school community contributing their time to serve in various capacities. We are requesting that you give strong consideration to assisting in some capacity (e.g.,run game clock, keep the scorebook,
field events, chains, score book, public announcer, etc.) to ensure that we are able to give our student-athletes, opponents, and fans a great experience each and every time they visit FTMS West. If each person took just one event, it would easily cover most if not all of the need. Please visit the sign-up sheet to secure your event and function. Should you have any questions or want to contact us about serving, please communicate with Mr. Court Scott (Boys A.D.) at courtney.scott@ftcsc.k12.in.us or 803-8202 or Mrs. Catherine Whitson (Girls A.D.) at catherine.whitson@ftcsc.k12.in.us or 803-8209. Thank you in advance!! Go Flashes!!