Bethlehem Central School District Department of Athletics Interscholastic Athletic Handbook 2014-15
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Bethlehem Central School District Department of Athletics Interscholastic Athletic Handbook 2014-15 BETHLEHEM CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Department of Athletics • 700 Delaware Ave. • Delmar, NY 12054 (518) 439-4921, ext. 22113 • http://bcsd.k12.ny.us BETHLEHEM CENTRAL CODE OF CONDUCT FORM 2014-15 All Students & Parents MUST Read, Sign and Return this Form to their Dear Parents and Student Athletes, Coach at the Beginning of the Sports Season This brochure is presented to you because you or your son or daughter has indicated a desire to participate in interscholas- ATHLETE - NAME: _________________________________________ tic athletics at Bethlehem Central. Your family’s interest in this (last name, first name) phase of our school program is gratifying. We believe that participation in sports provides a wealth of opportunities and SPORT: ___________________________________ LEVEL: _______ experiences that enhance students’ education. A properly controlled, well-organized sports program pro- GRADE: _________ HR.: ________ motes the educational development of boys and girls and meets students’ needs for self-expression, mental alertness and physical growth. It is our intent to maintain a program that DATE OF BIRTH: __________________________ is sound in purpose and will further each student’s education- al maturity. PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME: _______________________________ When you and your child sign up for our athletic program, your family is committing to certain responsibilities. The pro- PHONE: gram is governed by the regulations established by the Com- missioner of Education’s basic code for extra-class athletic HOME: ___________________________ activities. In addition, league, district and school procedures have been established to protect and guide student athletes. WORK: ___________________________ This handbook will acquaint you with some of the specific policies that are part of our well-organized interscholastic CELL: ___________________________ athletics program. Bethlehem Central is a member of the New York State Athlet- I have read and understand the guidelines, procedures, training rules and ic Association, competing as a Class A school in Section II. consequences. I give my son/ daughter permission to participate. Our league affiliation is with the Suburban Scholastic Council (SSC). We are currently competing in the SSC’s South Divi- I have read and reviewed the rules and regulations with my child. sion Parent Signature: _________________________________________ If there is anything I can do to make your participation in inter- scholastic athletics a better learning experience, please feel Date: ________________________ free to contact me at the High School, 439-4921, ext. 22113. Sincerely, I acknowledge that I have read the guidelines, procedures, training rules and consequences and I agree to comply with the terms and conditions set Len Kies forth in order that I may participate. Director of Athletics Athlete Signature: ________________________________________ 23 Date: ________________________ PRINCIPLES OF THE INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS Get Registered on HighSchoolSports.net to: set your favor- PROGRAM ite schools and teams and receive notifications of changes (cancellations/postponements), stats or photos and videos. In sports, winning games is often considered the only meas- ure of success; but not at Bethlehem Central. Interscholastic Go to: www.HighSchoolSports.net athletics serve as a miniature model of life, providing opportu- nities for students to learn responsibility, fair play, coopera- Click on Login if you already have an account or tion, concern for others, leadership, respect for authority, good citizenship, loyalty and tolerance. This is not to say that Register here to create an account the will to win is not important. It is very much a part of an individual’s personal development and provides opportunities Select Parent, Student Athlete, Fan/Other, Coach, to fulfill one’s potential. Thus, the athletics program, which is Student or Media centered on the welfare of students, is a vital part of a Bethle- hem Central education. Fill in all fields and click Create My Account To fully realize its potential for educational enrichment, You will see that your account has been created the interscholastic athletic program: Is an integral part of the district’s educational program Click on Alert Settings and verify your email address and conducted so that it is worthy of such regard; Supplements rather than serves as a substitute for Click Add to select or deselect Email, Phone/Text or Twitter basic physical education and intramural athletic pro- grams; Click on send a test message if you would like a Is subject to the same administrative control as the educational program; test message sent to you Is conducted by adults who have adequate training in physical education or through coaching certification Click Manage Favorites to add a specific team or programs; add another school Fosters the physical welfare and safety of participants; and Click Add Team, select the gender, level and sport Is conducted in accordance with the letter and spirit of then click Add the rules and regulations of the league, state and na- tional athletic associations. Click Edit and select Notifications, Stats or Photos and Videos Participation in interscholastic athletics at Bethlehem Central Click Member Info to edit your information or log out to exit is a privilege. This participation should elicit great pride among all school community members. Part of the responsi- If you have further questions, or need assistance, please bility that goes with the participation in school sports is the call HighSchoolSports.net’s Support Department at need to maintain satisfactory standards of behavior. This In- 800-258-8550. terscholastic Athletics Handbook clearly defines the stand- ards for student athlete behavior. It is the responsibility of 22 3 each student athlete and his/her parents) to be familiar with MAJOR DATES FOR THE 2013-14 SCHOOL YEAR the contents of this handbook. Before a student is permitted to participate on an athletic team, both the student and parent First Day of School, Grades Thursday, Sept. 4 must sign an Interscholastic Athletics Participation form K-12 (located at the back of this handbook) and return it to either their coach or the Athletic Director. The signatures of both the Thursday, Sept. 25 No School – Rosh Hashanah student athlete and the parent indicate that each agrees to respect and abide by these rules and behavior expectations in order to participate in interscholastic athletics at Bethlehem Monday, Oct. 13 No School - Columbus Day Central. HS Homecoming Football Friday, Oct. 10 SECTION II SPORTSMANSHIP Game POLICY FOR SPECTATORS Tuesday, Nov. 11 No School - Veterans Day 1. Spectators are an important part of the games and are encouraged to conform to accepted standards of good Wednesday, Nov. 26- No School - Thanksgiving sportsmanship and behavior. Friday, Nov. 29 Recess 2. Spectators should at all times respect officials, visiting Wednesday Dec. 24- No School - Holiday Recess coaches, players, and cheerleaders as guests in the Friday, Jan. 02 community and extend all courtesies to them. No School - Martin Luther King Monday, Jan. 19 3. Enthusiastic cheering for one’s own team is encouraged. Jr. Day 4. Booing, whistling, stamping of the feet, and disrespectful Monday, Feb. 16 - No School - President’s Day remarks shall be avoided. Friday, Feb. 20 (Monday) & Winter Recess 5. There will be no ringing of bells, sounds of horns, or oth- Friday, April 3- No School - April Recess er noisemakers at indoor contests during play. Anyone Friday, April 10 who does not abide by this rule will be asked to leave the premises. Monday May 25 No School - Memorial Day 6. Pep bands or school bands, under the supervision of the school personnel, may play during time outs, between Tuesday, June 16- Thursday, HS Regents Exams periods, or at half time. Bands must coordinate their play June 25 so as not to interfere with a cheerleading squad on the floor or field. Last Day of School, Wednesday, June 24 Grades K-5 7. The throwing of debris, confetti, or other objects from the stands is prohibited. Offending individuals will be asked Last Day of School: to leave the premises. Thursday, June 25 MS - HALF DAY 8th grade Moving Up 4 21 IMPORTANT DATES 2014-15 8. During a free throw in basketball, all courtesies should be (subject to change) extended. STARTING DATES: 9. Spectators should encourage each other to observe courteous behavior. Improper behavior should be report- Fall Sports: ed to the school authorities. All Sports (Except Modified): Monday, August 18 2014 Modified Football: Monday, August 25, 2014 10. Spectators will observe the rules of the local school con- Modified Sports: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 cerning smoking, food and drinking consumption, litter- ing, and parking procedures. Winter Sports: All sports: Monday, November 10, 2014 11. Spectators will respect and obey all school officials and supervisors at athletic contests. Spring Sports: JV/Varsity Sports: Monday, March 9, 2015 Anyone who does not abide by these rules will be asked Freshman Sports: Monday, March 16, 2015 to leave the premises. Modified Sports: Monday, March 23, 2015 SECTION II SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY FOR MEET THE COACHES NIGHT (V/F/JV Teams): STUDENT ATHLETES BCHS - 6:30 PM Learn and understand the rules of your sport. Play hard, play Fall Sports: to win, but play fairly within the rules. Thursday, August 28, 2014 Do not allow your temper