THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2020 OHSAA

THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2020 OHSAA Fall Sport’s Preseason Meeting

Fall Sports 2020 & Covid 19 During this very difficult time of Covid 19 and it’s effect on academics and athletics at the high school and middle school levels, Kent City Schools will move forward very cautiously with athletics at all levels. Our number one goal will always be the safety and well being of our athletes, coaches and parents. We are following very specific guidelines set forth by the Governor’s office, along with state and local health departments. As we have discovered during this pandemic, information changes very rapidly. Kent City Schools, along with the Roosevelt and Stanton Athletic Departments ask for your patience moving forward. We will continue to do our very best to keep coaches, athletes and parents informed along the way as we try to navigate down this difficult road. The following information is provide as a resource for the 2020 fall sport season.

Purpose of the Presentation • Welcome you to Roosevelt and Stanton Athletics. • To provide parents and athletes with necessary information for a successful fall sports season. • To provide information on Covid 19 protocol. • Final. Forms • To meet many of the members of the athletic department family. • Introduce the 2020 - 2021 Athletic Handbook

Jonasis Smith jonasis 373@gmail. com President Rough Rider All Sports Boosters

Rough Rider All Sports Boosters 30 sports = 1 team Rider Pride

Who We Are • Organization that supports all sports in both Stanton Middle School and Roosevelt High School • Financially support items that are not typically covered by the coaches budget • Let’s work together to enhance our school athletic programs! Board Members 2020 -2021 TBD, Secretary Duriel Milton, Treasurer TBD, Co-VP Jonasis Smith, President

How Do We Do This? TEAMWORK! TOGETHER EVERYONE ACHIEVES MORE!!!! ü ü RRASB Membership Drive Purchase your RRASB Swag Attend RRASB Fundraising Events Attend Meetings • Meetings first Monday of the month at 7: 00 pm in the high school library (Exceptions will be the holidays)

Support Kent City School Athletics - Have an athlete? - Want to help improve athletics? - Don’t have time to volunteer?

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Like us on @RRASB Email us at RRASBoosters@gmail. com

Mr. Terry Slattery tslattery@kentschools. net Athletic Trainer Athletic Health Care

Mr. Marty Tinkler mtinkler@kentschools. net Athletic Director Stanton Middle School mtinkler@kentschools. net

Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs

• Why Interscholastic Athletics & OHSAA Beliefs • � Participation in interscholastic athletics programs: • Compliments your school experience. • Fosters a sense of community and teaches lifelong lessons of hard work, teamwork, citizenship and discipline. • Promotes a lifetime appreciation for sports and healthy lifestyles.

Basic OHSAA Rules & Regulations

• General OHSAA Eligibility Standards • � If this is your first season of athletic participation (no previous sport(s) played) at Roosevelt HS and you did not attend Roosevelt or Stanton last year, you must see Mr. Pfaff in the athletic office ASAP. � Academic Eligibility – Due to early release from school in March of 2020 and total distance learning by school districts in Ohio, the OHSAA has decided to grant full academic eligibility to all athletes for the 2020 fall sport season.

• OHSAA Transfer Standards • � If you have transferred to Roosevelt, you must ensure all required paperwork has been submitted to the OHSAA AND the state office has granted approval for eligibility. Please follow up in the athletic office. � Immediate eligibility will be granted only if one of the exceptions to the OHSAA transfer regulation has been met. � OHSAA 19 -20) Transfer Bylaw – 50% Rule (Change in

Your Health & Safety

• Covid 19 • Kent City Schools is taking a very serious approach to the guidelines for Covid 19. Below are links for additional up to date information on Covid 19 and it’s effect on Ohio and more specifically athletics in the state. � Ohio Department of Health � Resources � OHSAA for Families & Individuals

• Your Health & Safety • � Before the season’s first official practice, you must have had a physical examination within the past year AND an examination clearance, physical form must be on file at the school. � In addition, you will not be eligible unless students and parents have electronically signed the required athletic forms along with an updated EMA on Final. Forms.

• Concussions • � It is EXTREMELY important for everyone involved in school sports to recognize the potential dangers associated with concussions and review their responsibilities in protecting student-athletes. � Concussions are NOT just a problem in football. . . concussions can happen in just about any sport! � In Ohio, any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion. . . such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems. . . shall be IMMEDIATELY removed from the contest or practice and shall not return to play that same day.

• Concussions continued • � The OHSAA & Roosevelt’s medical team have very strict concussion management protocol and all athletes, parents and coaches are required to adhere to it. � In addition, athletes and parents must review and electronically sign on Final. Forms the Ohio Department of Health’s “Concussion Information Sheet” prior to participation EACH SEASON. � Please check with our medical team if you have any questions or concerns pertaining to our concussion protocol.

Sporting Behavior

• Respect The Game • � You are expected to: • Treat all opponents, coaches and officials with respect. • Ensure that your actions do not attempt to embarrass, ridicule or demean others. STAY POSITIVE AND RESPECTFUL!! Creating a Culture (C. A. C)

CREATING A CULTURE C. A. C Respect Integrity Dedication Excellence Responsibility Service Pride Accountability Success Passion Desire Professionalism Positive Environment Toughness – Mental & Physical ROUGH RIDER ATHLETICS EXCELLENCE BUILT ON TRADITION

Final. Forms

• Purpose of Final. Forms • � � � A centralized database for student forms, district wide, K-12 and more specifically for athletics 7– 12. Drastically reducing district paper use and cost. The ability for parents, students and coaches to update and save information annually. Avoiding repetitive completion of required forms. Email notification of non-compliance of required information. Multiple tools available for coaches and administrators for team management, such as attendance, eligibility, banquet information, inventory, etc.

• Final. Forms • � � � We are entering our 3 rd year using Final. Forms as a district after a very successful opening 2018 -2019 school year. Final. Forms is not an option. EVERYONE must have a FF account and file forms electronically. (Physical form is the only exception). ACCURATE EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE A MUST! Parents and students must create accounts that are linked. Parents AND athletes must sign all required forms. Updated physical forms must continue to be turned in to athletic department personnel. Expiration dates will be monitored and email notifications will be sent out via Final. Forms as expiration dates approach.

• Final. Forms • � � � A Parent Playbook is available www. roughriderathletics. net to help Final. Forms. on our website at walk parents through PLEASE email me at mpfaff@kentschools. net with any questions or the need for help with Final. Forms. https: //kentschools-oh. finalforms. com

Roosevelt & Stanton Athletics Wrap-up

• The Roosevelt & Stanton Athletic Experience • � Follow Roosevelt Athletics on Twitter: @rriderathletics ◦ Pictures, scores & schedule changes � Check out our webpage for schedules, articles and pictures: www. roughriderathletics. net ◦ The complete athletic handbook is available on the website under Rough Rider HQ. � Stanton Athletic Director – Marty Tinkler ◦ mtinkler@kentschools. net � Roosevelt Athletic ◦ mpfaff@kentschools. net Director – Mark Pfaff

• THANK YOU! • Good luck and have a great season!! PREPARATION AND EFFORT ARE NON-NEGOTIABLE