South Middle School Athletics PlayerParent Meeting The Tradition

South Middle School Athletics Player/Parent Meeting The Tradition Continues

Block Sports � Block I � Football, Cross Country, Boys’ Soccer, & Girls’ Softball �August 17 – October 13 � Block II � Girls’ Volleyball and Wrestling �October � Block 19 – December 19 III � Girls’ Basketball and Boys’ Basketball �December � Block 14– February 27 IV � Track and Girls’ Soccer �March 29– May 22

Grand Forks Athletic Middle School Administrators Mark Rerick Grand Forks Athletic Director Brian Loe SMS AP/AD Chris Wise Asst. AD Brian Halvorson GF Middle School AD

Middle School Philosophy � The purpose of athletics at South is to give students opportunities to find out more about themselves by participating in athletic programs, exercising, having fun, and developing their skills for high school competition. � Teams may be evenly divided by ability or may be designated as “A” or “B” teams. � All students will have equal playing time. � However, playing time will be affected by attendance at practice, disciplinary reasons, or for coaching instruction or corrections.

Middle School Eligibility � Eligibility is reported on a weekly basis. A new report goes into effect each Wednesday morning. Ineligible students may practice, but cannot be involved in a public appearance or contest. This is for middle school athletes competing at the middle school or high school level. This follows the rules as stated by the NDHSAA. � Coaches will notify students and a letter will be mailed home � A student is ineligible if any of the following apply: - Two or more F’s - Two or more citizenship grades of a “ 2” - One citizenship grade of a “ 1” - An alcohol, tobacco, drug, or criminal violation (2 weeks

Transportation To/From Events � There may be busses provided this year, but it is likely that parents will be asked to drive their kids to and from contests in Grand Forks � There will be a form available if car pooling

Twining Middle School GFAFB Access � Parents need to complete the base access form and return to the South office at least 10 days in advance of the contest with the required information for all attendees. This is a rule of the United States Government. � To get on to the base you will need � Drivers license � Proof of insurance � Vehicle registration � There are NO Exceptions to this rule

Rides Home After Practice � Practices will generally end between 5: 15 & 5: 30 pm � Parents should plan on picking up their child within ten minutes of the end of practice. If you cannot make it on time, please make other arrangements for your child to be picked up. � Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Sportsmanship � Modeled � Taught by coaches to players � Expected of Parents � Pride in Self � Pride in Others � Pride in School

Athletic Trainer � Abby Andrews - Athletic Trainer � Licensed Athletic Trainer, Altru � If your athlete has an injury, make arrangements with coach to see Abby � Concussion Management

Procedure for suspected concussion � 1) Player is removed from contest/practice with symptoms of a concussion � 2) Player must be examined as soon as practicable by an appropriate health care provider (AHCP) � 3) Player not allowed to return until they have received written permission from the health care provider (athletic trainer) and passed the post concussion IMPACT test

Concussion Management � Definition �A of concussion is a disturbance in brain function that occurs following either a blow to the head or as a result of the violent shaking of the head. � IMPACT is a useful tool to help with management of a concussion injury (pre-test and post test) � Mandated by the North Dakota Century Code from Bill 2281 (2011 -12): Student athletics concussion management program

Concussion Symptoms �Headache �Balance problems �Sensitivity to � Nervousness light, �Nausea �Sensitivity to noise �Vomiting �Sadness �Dizziness �Feeling more emotional �Fatigues �Numbness or tingling

More Symptoms � Troubles falling � Difficulty � Feeling slowed down � Drowsiness � Sleeping more than � Difficulty � Feeling mentally � Irritability asleep usual foggy � Sleeping less than usual � Difficulty concentrating remembering � Visual problems

Questions? Call Brian Loe @ 701 -746 -2345 E-mail Brian Loe @ bloe 190@mygfschools. org