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DirectionsDirections to Simsbury High School: OFF OF I-84 From Route 84, take Route 4, Exit #39. This is the Farmington exit. OFF OF I-91 FROM SPRINGFIELD Exit #40 off of I-91 onto Route 20--Granby/Old Newgate Prison exit. Program OverviewPROGRAM OVERVIEWWe would like to welcome you to the Simsbury High School Athletic Department web page, which has been created to help provide you with information regarding our program and to answer any questions you might have. It is important to know that we encourage all students at the high school to participate in our interscholastic program. We believe that the opportunity for participation in a wide variety of student-selected activities is a vital part of a student's total educational experience. Lessons in sportsmanship, teamwork, competition, and fair play are all integral parts of the athletic experience. Participation is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the school, to the sport, and to the students themselves. These experiences contribute to the development of the well-rounded individual allowing them to maximize their potential for success. Selection of team members is subject to the discretion of the coaching staff. Obviously, time, space, facilities, equipment, coaching preference, and other factors will place limitations on maximum team size. While every attempt will be made to involve as many student athletes as possible, the number of interested students may exceed our ability to safely and effectively accommodate them; therefore, a selection process may be necessary. Student-athletes are encouraged to refer to the coach for the selection process of a particular sport and for levels of participation in that sport. While the high school athletic program serves as an arena for the student-athlete to display his/her talent, student athletes must in turn be willing to assume certain responsibilities. These responsibilities are listed in the student handbook.
Philosophy, Goals, and PrinciplesATHLETICS PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY, GOALS, AND PRINCIPLESProgram PhilosophyWe believe that the interscholastic sports at Simsbury High School can be an integral part of the educational experience. We attempt to provide a broad, comprehensive program that will allow students to excel in a field of their choosing. Competitive activities are selected according to the needs, interests and abilities of our students, and are organized appropriately for their physical and emotional maturity. We will provide as many athletic teams as we can adequately coach, accommodate and support. When utilized properly, athletics can serve as a foundation for the development of a positive self image. Athletic competition encourages cooperation, teamwork, dedication, self-sacrifice and commitment. Playing a sport also improves physical fitness and emotional maturity. We believe that our students can gain a great deal from participation in the sports program, mentally, physically and socially. Program GoalsOur primary goal is to help each participating student achieve a high level of skill, an appreciation for discipline and sportsmanship and an increased level of self-esteem. While winning is certainly important, we also attempt to stress the objectives of conditioning, strategy, sportsmanship and game skills. Listed below are some points our program attempts to highlight: Program PrinciplesTo provide our students with the best athletic opportunity possible, the Simsbury High School sports program will: AnnouncementsSpring Sports Reminder!
Students planning to play a spring sport should be reminded that all candidates must have a copy of a current physical examination or medical clearance from a doctor on file with the Health Office in order to register for sports. Medical clearance from a doctor is required once a year. If you have not already done so, please send a copy of your current physical or a note from your doctor stating that you are medically cleared to participate to the Health Office. If you need to schedule a new physical with your doctor, the Blue Physical Examination form is available online either through our Website or directly on the Health Office Website. The first tryout date for Spring Sports will be Monday, March 19th. In order to try out you must have registered prior to the start date. Team SportsINTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC OFFERINGS Requirements for Participation in AthleticsNOTE: As each season approaches, you can find information on tryout dates, times and locations by clicking on the Announcements button above. Procedures and Forms Students Need to Participate in Sports:
Participation RequirementsSelection of team members is subject to the discretion of the coaching staff. Obviously, time, space, facilities, equipment, coaching preference, and other factors will place limitations on maximum team size. While every attempt will be made to involve as many student-athletes as possible, the number of interested students may exceed our ability to safely and effectively accommodate them; therefore, a selection process may be necessary. Student-athletes are encouraged to refer to the coach for the selection process of a particular sport and for levels of participation offered in that sport. A. In order to be eligible for interscholastic athletics, students must be enrolled in five (5) units of course work. B. All student-athletes must pay a participation fee of $175.00 per sport per season. The participation fee for swimming and for ice hockey is an additional $200.00. Checks should be made payable to Simsbury High School. Students who are experiencing C. All student-athletes and their parents are required to sign the Simsbury High School Sports Contract (Exhibit 3) which acknowledges their awareness of the required rules and regulations for members of the Simsbury High School athletic teams at the beginning of each sports season. Each season’s start date will be the first day of practice or tryouts, as stated by the CIAC. As of this date, the Simsbury High School Athletic Contract will be in effect regardless of whether the athlete has started his/her season or signed the athletic contract. When a violation of the contract is reported and verified by the coach or the administration, a meeting will be held with the student/athlete, parent/guardian, and an administrator. D. The school nurse must have written authorization by a physician on file for a student to participate in any interscholastic sport at Simsbury High School. Authorization must be made renewable each and every school year the student is enrolled and participating in sports. E. No athlete may quit one sport and participate in another sport after the first playable date as established by the CIAC. F. Athletes must travel to and from contests, away from Simsbury, in transportation provided by the school. The only exceptions are:
G. Completion of the sports season is required in order for the student to be eligible for letter or certificate awards (exception: injury which limits participation). No awards shall be given to any student suspended for the remainder of the season for rules violations. H. Some behaviors will be considered serious violations of the Simsbury High School athletic code and school rules and could result in loss of privileges. These behaviors include but are not limited to the following.
I. In conjunction with CIAC policy, any Simsbury High School student-athlete ejected from a contest for fighting/unsportsmanlike conduct will not be permitted to participate in the next scheduled contest. J. Additional rules or regulations adopted by a head coach for a particular team or sport will be approved by the principal and athletic director. Such additions will be in writing and on file in the office of the principal and athletic director. In all cases, the student will be verbally advised by the head coach of the alleged violation, and the student shall have an opportunity to explain or justify the action. If, after such conference, the head coach decides that a penalty is justified, the student will be notified. Communication & Conflict ResolutionCommunication & Conflict Resolution Statement Attendance Requirements
Sportsmanship ExpectationsCIAC Sportsmanship Committee Belief Statement Captain's PracticeIt is important for parents and student-athletes to understand that Simsbury High School does not in any way sanction, encourage, or condone pre-season “Captain’s Practice.” Participation in these types of activities will have no bearing on whether the student is selected to the high school team in that sport. Students should not participate in these pre-season activities. Athletes’ Rights of Due ProcessA copy of this information may be obtained from the Athletic Director’s office. Eligibility DeterminationStudent eligibility will be determined for all students on the date that report cards are distributed or on the fourteenth calendar day following the end of the marking period, whichever comes first. Scholastic incompletes must be made up within ten (10) school days following the date that student eligibility was determined for the respective marking period as defined above. Incomplete grades are not to be considered as passing grades. Final grades from the previous school year determine Fall eligibility. FormsNOTE: All forms necessary to register for sports are available for pickup in the Athletic Office at the time of registration. Procedures for participating in sports may be found by clicking on the Participation in Athletics button above.
Athlete Health(May 17, 2010) CONCUSSION MANAGEMENT: With the state passage of concussion legislation that was recently enacted, high schools are now required, by law, to have all coaches trained in concussion management. The CIAC, State Athletic Directors, and the State Athletic Trainers Association have developed a 3-hour course, approved by the state, that each coach must go through before they can coach next year. View a PowerPoint presentation about athlete concussions THE BLUE FORM is available on the Health Services website. Coaching StaffGuidelines for Booster Clubs & Parent GroupsThis area has been developed to assist our various sport booster clubs and parent groups in their support of our athletic programs. The following guidelines have been established as a way to keep all sports activities in accordance with the overall goals and objectives of the Interscholastic Athletic Program at Simsbury High School. FUNDRAISINGIt should be understood that the approved BOE budget for Interscholastic Athletics covers all the necessary expenditures needed to operate our sports program adequately. If it is the desire of the individual booster clubs or parent groups to solicit funds to enhance our program in the areas of banquets, jackets, warm-ups, awards, or specialized equipment that the school can not provide, we ask that the following guidelines be followed. l To assist the school in remaining Title IX compliant, program enhancements must be applied equally to both boys and girls teams within a given sport, i.e. boys' soccer and girls' soccer. Therefore, working with the coaching staff, written objectives should be established prior to the season regarding desired expenditures and submitted to the athletic office for review and approval. l All fundraising activities need to be approved by the school administration before they are conducted. l Fundraising activities are to be optional for both students and parents with no repercussions for those choosing not to participate. l Financial ledgers shall be maintained listing all revenue and expenditures over the course of the season and submitted to the athletic office at the conclusion of the season. Receipts for expenditures should be maintained. l Two signatures should be required for the drafting of bank checks. l Coaches are not allowed to sign or countersign checks. l No item exceeding $1500 in value can be accepted by the school department without prior BOE approval. l Fundraising activities are not to be used to subsidize any coaching salaries without prior BOE approval. l Gifts for volunteer coaches should not exceed $100 in value. SEASON ENDING BANQUETSWhile end of the season banquets have become a highly anticipated event, we ask that each group work closely with the varsity coach in setting the time, place, and agenda for the activity. We ask that the following guidelines be used in the planning of the banquet. l We encourage the use of the high school cafeteria whenever possible. l If an outside venue is desired then the cost is not to exceed $20 per person all inclusive. Any banquet that exceeds $20 per person needs to be approved by the school administration. l The dinner and program should be planned for 2 ½ hours in length, but must not exceed 3 hours in length. One suggestion for saving time is to play team videos, especially if they are lengthy, during arrival time and throughout dinner. l We strongly discourage fundraising efforts during the banquets. If a raffle is part of the program, there should be a very limited number of prizes with modest values. Please do not solicit local businesses to donate prizes. l Some teams have chosen to do an invocation as part of the opening of the banquet. We must remind you that this is a school event, and religious prayer is not appropriate in such a setting. We ask that you talk with the captain who is assigned this portion of the program to keep the greeting to a message of general gratitude and thanks. TEAM DINNERSTeam dinners have become an important part of the team bonding process for many of our sports teams. While it is a tradition that has grown over the years, there is a concern regarding the additional time requirements placed on the students who attend. While we do support the concept of the team dinner, we ask that they be limited to one per week and preferably on a non-school night. SANDWICH BOARD ADVERTISINGThe town requires a permit for use of sandwich boards for advertising on other than school property. If you intend to utilize this form of advertising on locations other than at the high school, please secure the proper permits. The application for a permit is made at the Town Hall. If you choose to set up a sandwich board at the high school, please place it at an adequate distance from the entrances so not to block the view of drivers entering and exiting the school. CIACCASCIAC Website The Connecticut Association of Schools/Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference Eligibility Rules CIAC brochure CIAC Final Report (March 2008) Admission PricesAdults: $5.00 (Excluding any C.I.A.C. Tournament Games) |
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