Madison Christian School ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
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Madison Christian School ATHLETIC HANDBOOK www.mcseaglesoh.org revised 4/28/2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Athletic Mission Statement 3 Association Memberships 3 FinalForms 4 Physical Examinations 4 Sports Offered 5 Tryouts 5 Eligibility 6 Attendance 6 Transportation 6 Student-Athlete Expectations, Goals, Responsibilities 7-8 Spectator Expectations & Responsibilities 9 Chain of Communication 10 Volunteer Requirement 11 Equipment & Uniforms 11 Sports Equipment/Fees 12 Postseason Awards 13 Eagle Leadership Experience 14 Athletic Training 14 Risk of Participation 15 Conclusion 15 2 Athletic Mission Statement MCS Athletics, in alignment with the school’s mission, seeks to use the pursuit of athletic excellence to develop strong Christian leaders by investing in the growth of the student-athlete’s faith, character, and leadership. Association Memberships Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) The purpose of this non-profit organization is to regulate, supervise, and administer interscholastic athletic competition among its member schools. This purpose shall be accomplished by cooperating with all agencies concerned with the health and educational welfare of high school and middle school students; determining qualifications of individual contestants, coaches and officials; providing information through literature and other materials to facilitate athletic relations among member schools; establishing standards for sportsmanship and competition and furnishing protection against exploitation of school or student and in any manner directed by member schools. The management of the Association of the Board of Control, District Boards and Commissioner, and other such persons designated by the Board of Control make up the administrative body of the OHSAA. All sport regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association are strictly adhered to by all concerned with the Madison Christian School Athletic Department. Mid Ohio Christian Athletic League (MOCAL) The purpose of these associations shall be to foster and improve amateur athletics and other extracurricular school activities among the member schools; to institute, regulate, and award championships in interscholastic sports; to promote uniformity in the arrangement and control of contests; to protect the mutual interest of the members of the association; and to develop good sportsmanship among all participants. Athletic Administrator Associations (COIAAA) Central Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (OIAAA) Ohio Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association (NIAAA) National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association The purpose of participation in these associations is to continue to foster relationships among other athletic administrators locally, state-wide, and nationally. State and Local Coaches’ Associations (High School Coaches) The purpose of participation in these associations is for continual improvement and networking among Ohio and Central Ohio coaches. 3 FinalForms Students must be registered (signed up for the sport) on FinalForms in order to participate in any open gym, conditioning, practice or tryout. By registering, the parent/athlete will receive communication regarding that sport. Once tryouts are complete, if the athlete has made the team, all parent and student forms must be signed before the athlete is permitted to participate in an athletic contest. Physical Examinations ● NO STUDENT MAY PARTICIPATE IN AN OPEN GYM, PRACTICE OR TRYOUT WITHOUT A CURRENT PHYSICAL ON FILE IN THE ATHLETIC OFFICE. ● The Ohio High School Athletic Association statement of parental permission and a record of physical examination must be kept on file in the Athletic Department for all participants in athletics. To obtain an OHSAA physical form, use one of these 2 options: ❏ On FinalForms, click on “Forms”, click on the last item in the green box (OHSAA PPE Physical), then click on the blue box to print. (Be sure you have filled out the OHSAA PPE Physician Questions form before printing.) ❏ Go to www.mcsathletics.org, click on Sports Medicine, Sports Physicals, then scroll to the bottom and click to print the OHSAA Pre-Participation Form. ● It is recommended that the students arrange their physical exams with their family doctors far in advance of the season. Completing the physical examination early will help assure that the student-athlete is not prevented from participation in the initial tryouts and/or practices due to failure to complete the appropriate physical examination. There are 3 options for completing a physical with a physician: ❏ Family doctor ❏ Free physical with an Ohio Health doctor (Click here, scroll, then open flyer to view available dates.) ❏ Minute Clinic (such as Kroger) or Urgent Care ● Please inform the coach of any special medical conditions, medications, or restrictions pertaining to your child. 4 Sports Offered HIGH SCHOOL MIDDLE SCHOOL Fall Fall Cross Country – Boys Cross Country – Boys Cross Country – Girls Cross Country – Girls *Golf – Boys Soccer – Coed Soccer – Boys Volleyball Volleyball Winter Winter Basketball – Boys Basketball – Boys Basketball – Girls Basketball – Girls Cheerleading Cheerleading *Swimming – Boys *Swimming – Girls Spring Spring Baseball Baseball Softball Softball *Tennis Track and Field – Boys Track and Field – Boys Track and Field – Girls Track and Field – Girls *The offering of these sports is dependent upon the number of interested participants. Tryouts The Athletic Department is sensitive to the needs of the athletes during the tryout period. Due to facility space, time constraints, number of equipment, and additional factors, limitations are placed on sizes of teams for each sport. The intent is to have a minimum of two days for the tryout period, subject to change. ● Choosing the members of the various teams is the responsibility of the coach(es). o When cuts are necessary, a coach will provide the following opportunities for each player: ● Coaches are to speak to each player individually about his/her strengths, weaknesses, and squad membership or reason for non-membership. This will be done as time permits; otherwise, an email will be sent to communicate the above items. ● Coaches will discuss options for those individuals who do not make the team. An alternative might be to assist as a manager or statistician on the team. 5 Eligibility ● All students in grades 6-12 must meet requirements for both OHSAA and Madison Christian School. ❏ OHSAA requirements ❏ MCS additional requirements* ▪ GPA must be a minimum of 2.0, receiving no failing grade (F) in the preceding nine weeks. *If any student receives an “F” as a final nine-week grade, he/she should contact the high school principal to discuss academic probation. Attendance ● Student-Athlete must be in attendance for a minimum of ½ day or the student cannot participate in their practice or contest that day (unless approved by the Athletic Director and High School Principal). ● MCS DOES NOT have a Friday attendance policy to participate on Saturdays. ● If a student-athlete does not participate in PE class, the student cannot participate in their practice or contest that day. Transportation All athletic events rely completely on parent transportation. NO STUDENT may drive to any AWAY contest. Parents who transport students must ensure they have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance. Madison Christian School and its coaches DO NOT provide or organize transportation. 6 Student Athlete Expectations, Goals & Responsibilities MCS believes extracurricular activities are necessary to supplement the curriculum of the school and provide meaningful and educational experiences for each student. Since participation in athletics is voluntary and all groups or organizations must exist within a framework of certain rules and regulations, the Athletic Department has developed the following policies: ● All athletes must abide by all regular school policies and the Ohio High School Athletic Association for the full duration of their season including all conditioning sessions and the postseason competitions (tournaments). ● Appropriate care must be taken of all equipment, school facilities, and properties. Athletes will be held financially responsible for any damage or loss through their negligence. ● All athletes shall report any injuries or illness to their respective coaches immediately upon occurrence. ● Before athletes are permitted to engage in any open gym, practice or tryout, they must be registered on FinalForms and have a current physical on file in the athletic office. ● The athlete shall be expected to attend all required practices, meetings, and contests. o The appropriate coach shall be notified of an absence. ● Athletes must arrive and be ready to play (practice or a game) by the times indicated (may be different for each team). o Consequences for missed practices/games (including detentions or other unexcused reasons) will be determined by coaching staff. ● No season is over until all contests and tournament games are completed. Refusal to participate through the end of the season shall result in the loss of any awards or recognition. ● Athletes who are under any type of medication shall have on file with the coach (or athletic director) a note from the parent/guardian and/or doctor. ● Athletes who engage in any criminal activity or violations of civil law will be denied participation in an extracurricular program. ● The use of alcohol, tobacco products and illegal drugs is prohibited. ● Playing time is based on skill