Dundee-Crown High School

DUNDEE-CROWN HIGH SCHOOL Be respectful Be responsible Be positive Visit us online at dchs.d300.org

Dear Student-Athletes and Parents;

Welcome to Dundee-Crown High School and to the 2016-2017 Fall Sport Season. As your Athletic Director, I am very excited about the start of another great school year. Last year was filled with tremendous accomplishments: - IHSA Regional Champions – Girls Basketball - IHSA State Wrestling Champion – Christian Brunner - IHSA State Gymnastic Champion – Satchel Hudson

These are only a few of the many accomplishments from our athletic programs. This year’s programs have worked very hard to continue the success of D-CHS Athletics.

Athletic Code of Conduct Being part of the D-CHS Athletic program is a privilege and we expect our student-athletes to represent our school and community in a positive and respectful manner. The Code of Conduct is in effect 12 months of the year, including the summer and non-school months. We encourage you to take a moment to sit down and review all aspects of our policy.

Weekly Eligibility All athletes must be passing at least five (5) classes weekly. If not, the students will not be allowed to participate in contests the following week (Sunday-Saturday). The athlete will attend all practices and contests. The student-athlete will not be in full uniform for the games and will not participate in any pre-game activities.

Athletic Communication Links :

Athletic Website – http://il.8to18.com/dundeecrown (Text and Email Messages) It is easy and the best way for the athletic department to communicate with you regarding schedule changes, announcements and program information. The athletic website provides team schedules, photos, rosters, fundraising information and important links.

My8to18 Mobile app. (1.99) The My8to18 Mobile App - available for your iPhone or Android - syncs with your athletic website, so your school community can follow specific teams and get up to date information including scores, rosters, announcements, photos, event details, and more.

Twitter – Follow @goDCHSathletics – Announcements and scores

Athletic Cancellation Hotline – 224-484-5099 Booster Club The Athletic Booster Club is an important necessity for the athletic programs. They provide many of the needs and wants for our athletic teams. Booster Club website - http://dchsboosters.weebly.com/

2015-2016 Purchases: - Football Radio/Headsets - Volleyball Jump Boxes - Boys/Girls Storage Building - Boys Golf – Computer - Cross Country Warm-ups - Softball Bat Bags - Basketball Shooting Machine - Wrestling Practice Mat - Girls Swimming Flippers - Athletic Department Gator - Stadium Sound System - Cheerleading Uniforms - Coaches Clothing/Gear - Weight Room Improvements - Pictures in the Hallway

2016-2017 Purchases - Main Gym Scoreboard - Football Camera System - Volleyball Warm-ups - Poms/Dance Warm-ups - Cheerleading Mats - More to come! Parent Resources The following are free informative courses that are available through the NFHS at www.nfhslearn.com: - Sportsmanship – Insight from fans, players, coaches and officials. - Concussion in Sports – What you need to know - A Guide to Heat Acclimatization and Heat Illness Prevention - A Guide to Sports Nutrition - Information that can help your students be performing at their peak. - NCAA Eligibility – Insight for college bound students. These are excellent resources and I encourage everyone to view them.

IHSA - Concussion Management Guidelines Policies for the management of concussion and head injury in youth sports:

A student athlete who is suspected of sustaining a concussion or head injury in a practice or game shall be removed from participation or competition at that time.

A student athlete who has been removed from an interscholastic contest for a possible concussion or head injury cannot return to that contest unless cleared to do so by a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainer.

If not cleared to return to that contest, a student athlete cannot return to play or practice until the student-athlete has provided his or her school with written clearance from a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois or a certified athletic trainer working in conjunction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches in Illinois.

IHSA Website and link – http://www.ihsa.org/Resources/SportsMedicine/ConcussionManagement/ParentGuardianResources.aspx IHSA Concussion Video - https://www.brainshark.com/IllinoisPrincipalsAssoc/concussion_ihsa? &r3f1=87bdc3909cd8dcdbcddafb8f9083d3cbdac7d9b89880998c9791c1d5a7d89382

Make sure to check out the IHSA and D-CHS power point presentation. It is located on the left side of the athletic website.

IHSA's Sports Medicine Advisory Committee Statement on Usage of Supplements by Student-Athletes  NFHS - Position Statement on Anabolic Steroids

 NFHS - Supplements Position Statement Good luck this Fall and Go Chargers!