Blendon Bulldogs Winter Sports Meeting Welcome Thank you
Blendon Bulldogs Winter Sports Meeting
Welcome! Thank you for making the commitment to join Blendon athletics! Our goal is to provide a safe and rewarding experience for both athletes and families. Included in this presentation is general information regarding the upcoming sports season and expectations of all those involved. Please follow-up with your coach for additional, team/sport specific information and also feel free to contact Athletic Director Kenny Farrow akennyfarrow@gmail. com with questions.
Thank you! Blendon would like to say thank you to all the parents and families for supporting their student athletes and allowing them the opportunity to participate. We would also like to thank Blendon staff members and coaches for all they do to make sports possible at our school.
Coach Expectations Blendon’s coaches are dedicated to the development of our student athletes. They are specialist in their sport with the goal of improving athletic ability and being a positive role model for all team members. Your coach will: ● ● ● Be knowledgeable about the sport Coach to improve skills Be firm, respectful, and have a positive attitude Communicate w/parents Make it fun
Parent Expectations We appreciate the support of all the parents at Blendon MS. Here are just a few friendly reminders on how to continue your support of our young athletes. Parent/Guardian: ● ● Make sure your athlete is on time. Arrive @ Blendon no earlier than 15 min prior to start of practice. Pick-up is within 15 min of practice ending. Positive, encouraging comments only as a spectator No coaching from the sidelines Game/competition questions and concerns may be addressed 24 hrs after the event
Athlete Expectations Thank you for committing to Blendon athletics. As student-athletes the expectations are as follows: Athletes: ● ● ● Remember you are a student first and foremost Adhere to all school rules Continue appropriate behavior outside the school in the community Maintain academic eligibility Be on time and plan on attending all practices and events Work to the best of your ability at all times
Academic Eligibility Blendon’s student-athletes are expected to maintain academic eligibility in order to participate in WCS athletics. Athletes are required to have a minimum GPA of a 1. 75 and have passed 4 classes in order to participate in athletics. Eligibility will be checked on January 8, 2021 when they receive their next official grade report. Failure to meet these requirements will result in immediate dismissal from the sport. Please contact your guidance counselor directly for further assistance.
Pay to Participate Fee & Playing Time Pay to participate fees are currently due and payable online using EZPay. PTP fee and any outstanding student fees are due in full and must be paid prior to your first competition. Balances left unpaid after the first competition will result in the athlete not being able to participate until balance is zero. It is important to mention that there is no playing time policy in middle school athletics in Westerville. While all Blendon coaches will make efforts to allow each athlete a reasonable amount of playing time, there is no guarantee of any specific amount of playing time for any athlete. Please consult with your head coach for more detailed information regarding playing time
Additional Information ● ● ● ● All athletes and spectators are expected to adhere to all school district and governmental rules and regulations regarding COVID-19 at all times both at home (WCS) and away (all other districts). As we continue in the blended learning model, there is still a sports attendance policy. Students must be in school (if it’s their week to attend in-person) at least a half day in order to participate in practice/competition that day. Please report any injury to your coach as soon as possible. The use of any illegal substances or performance enhancing drugs is strictly prohibited. Athletes are encouraged to eat a healthy balanced diet and refrain from sports supplements, energy drinks, etc. which may be harmful to young adults. All athletes must return uniforms and equipment at the end of the season. Any unreturned or damaged items will be billed directly to the student’s school account. We look forward to a successful and rewarding experience this winter sports season! Please contact your coach or Athletic Director Kenny Farrow akennyfarrow@gmail. com or text/call 614. 561. 7798
GO BULLDOGS!!
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