Westlake High School Athletics

Future Warrior Packet WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL A California Distinguished School WARRIOR ATHLETICS

December 3, 2018

Welcome to Westlake High School A Tradition of Excellence in Interscholastic Athletics

Dear Future Warriors,

For many students at Westlake High School, interscholastic athletics are an integral part of their high school experience. Teams from Westlake High School are known for their high standards of excellence in academics and athletics. Please review the enclosed information carefully. We encourage freshmen to take advantage of summer workouts. Participating in summer workouts prepares student athletes for the upcoming season.

"The Pride's Inside" is our school motto and Westlake "prides" itself on the outstanding sportsmanship, conduct, and competitive spirit of our athletes. We welcome the support of parents and appreciate the work of our fine booster organizations. We encourage you to support our booster clubs; their fundraising efforts substantially support our sports and activities programs.

Students must go through an Athletic Clearance process before trying out for any sport. The process includes creating an online clearance account (instructions available at www.westlakeathletics.com), signing all required forms electronically, uploading a current physical, and printing, signing, and submitting a signed confirmation/consent letter to the Athletics Office.

We strongly encourage every student to get involved in extracurricular activities during the next four years at Westlake High School. Through hard work, perseverance, and discipline, these next four years can be all you hope for and more. Remember that final semester/trimester grades in the eighth grade year determine eligibility for the fall freshman year, so finish strong!

We look forward to meeting and working with all of you,

Brad Katz Kyle Kegley

Assistant Principal of Athletics Athletic Coordinator

Westlake High School (805) 497-6711 (Ext. 1013) 100 N. Lakeview Canyon Road Fax (805) 497-7760 Westlake Village, CA 91362 www.conejousd.org/whs WESTLAKE HIGH SCHOOL

Requirements and Conditions for Athletic Participation

All students are encouraged to participate in the accomplished athletic tradition of Westlake High School. As a member of the Marmonte League and California Interscholastic Federation, all Westlake High School student athletes must comply with the following requirements for participation:

Residence Eligibility: Students enrolled at Westlake High School are eligible to participate in athletics. Incoming ninth grade students are eligible no matter what school attendance area they live in. However, some 10th-12th grade students exercising their school of choice option may be restricted or denied athletic eligibility. Questions regarding residence eligibility should be brought to the attention of the Assistant Principal, Brad Katz, or the Athletic Coordinator, Kyle Kegley.

Scholastic Eligibility: The CIF-SS and the Conejo Valley Unified School District require students, including entering ninth graders, to earn a 2.0 grade point average during the grading period prior to their season of sport. Ninth graders must earn a minimum of a 2.0 GPA on their eighth grade report card in June.

Students not earning a 2.0 GPA may file a co-curricular appeal in order to regain their eligibility. The appeal decision will be based on any extenuating circumstances that may have caused the low grades and the student’s plan to improve. Students may only be granted one academic appeal during their eight semesters of attendance at Westlake High School. Furthermore, students are required to pass at least four subjects per grading period and be making progress toward graduation in order to participate.

Athletic Clearance All students wishing to try out for any sport at WHS, must complete the following steps to be cleared to participate: 1) create an online clearance account, 2) create a clearance for each sport in which they wish to participate, 3) upload a completed, valid physical* form to the online account, 4) print and sign the consent letter from the online account and submit it to the athletics office. Detailed instructions are available on our athletics website www.westlakeathletics.com.

The following forms are required for athletic clearance and are part of the online clearance process:  Confirmation/Consent Form  Authorization for Treatment of a Minor (included on physical form)  Co-Curricular Code & Contract  Informed Consent & Liability Release  Concussion Management Form  Sudden Cardiac Arrest Form With the exception of the Confirmation/Consent and the Authorization for Treatment of a Minor, parents and students will be required to read and electronically sign these forms online. The Confirmation/Consent letter must be signed and submitted to the Athletics Department, and the Physical Form which includes the Authorization for Treatment must be uploaded to the online account.

*A valid physical is a required part of the Athletic Clearance process. In order for a physical to be valid, it must be completed using the official CVUSD physical form, must be signed by a parent, and must be signed and dated by a licensed health practitioner within the last calendar year. Once a physical expires, the student-athlete may not participate in any sport until a new, valid physical is submitted.

Insurance: All student athletes must have accident-hospitalization insurance. Proof of adequate private insurance is required or students may purchase Myers-Stevens & Toohey & Co., Inc. school insurance to satisfy this requirement. Insurance forms for school insurance for next year will be available in the Athletic Office.

Associated Student Body (ASB) Cards: All Westlake High School students participating in athletics (sports) or activities (band, tall flags, choir, cheerleading and dance) are encouraged to purchase ASB cards. The cost for an ASB Card was $60.00 for the 2018-2019 school year. The ASB card gets you into all athletic contests for free - a substantial savings. In addition, your ASB card gets you many discounts, including reduced prices for dances and the yearbook.

Transportation: In order to preserve safety and team camaraderie, CVUSD students are required to travel on busses, vans, or other transportation provided by the District to designated school sponsored activities, practices, and/or games/events. Your continued support in this effort is very much appreciated. In order to continue to deliver this valuable service to all participating students, we ask that you contribute in the following manner:

$ 124.00 First Sport/Activity Individual maximum contribution: $250.00 $ 71.00 Second Sport/Activity Family maximum contribution: $500.00 $ 55.00 Third Sport/Activity

No student will be excluded from participation due to a lack of sufficient funds.

WHS Sports (by season) and Other Information

FALL SEASON August - November Cross Country (boys/girls) (girls) Football (girls) (girls) (boys) Field Hockey (girls)

WINTER SEASON November - February (boys) Soccer (girls) Basketball (girls) Water Polo (girls) Soccer (boys) Wrestling

SPRING SEASON February - May (boys/girls) Golf (boys) Tennis (boys) (boys) Track (boys/girls) Lacrosse (girls) Volleyball (boys) Stunt Sand Volleyball (girls)

Tryouts and Participation: All students are encouraged to try out for one or more teams. Westlake High School strongly supports sports participation and multi-sport athletes. However, sports may make cuts based on the optimal number of athletes on a team. Participation in summer or off-season sport physical education classes does not guarantee a spot on the final team roster.

Booster Clubs: Most sports have a booster club that is managed by parent volunteers. Parents are encouraged to participate. Please strongly consider supporting our booster clubs. Booster club contributions are not required in order for a student to participate in a sport or activity. No student will be excluded from any sport or activity due to a lack of sufficient funds. Call the Athletic Department or coach if you would like more information about getting involved with a booster club.

Westlake High Letter Policy: Sport Certificates are awarded at all levels of participation. However, Letter Certificates are awarded to Varsity athletes only. To receive a Letter Certificate, an athlete must participate in at least one Varsity Marmonte League contest and must remain on the team through the conclusion of the season. Specific sports may have a variation of this general policy. Letter awards are based on participation and will not be withheld for disciplinary reasons unless specified by the Assistant Principal of Athletics. Letters and jackets may be purchased in the student store upon presentation of your certificate.

Summer Programs: Some athletic programs sponsor summer activities either through the booster club or through an independent club. If you sign up for a sport at Future Warrior Night, you will be contacted with information if there is a summer program for that sport. Participation in summer and off-season programs do not guarantee that a student will make the team. Please check www.westlakeathletics.com for additional information.

Sport Information

Baseball Westlake Baseball consists of three levels: Varsity, JV and Frosh/Soph. Practices are held Monday through Friday at the WHS Baseball field. Freshman baseball players not participating in a WHS Fall or Winter sport should enroll in PE Off-Season Baseball during 7th period. All freshman interested in participating in the Westlake Baseball program should sign up at the baseball information table. Information will be provided via email regarding tryout dates and off-season schedules. Please email coach Wally Barnett at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions.

Basketball (Boys) Boys’ Basketball usually fields four teams (Frosh, Frosh/Soph, JV, and Varsity). The program for incoming players will begin in June with a Freshman Camp. The details regarding dates, times and location will be distributed in May. The Freshman Camp is for the coaching staff to determine our summer teams. Summer activities will consist of regularly scheduled practices. Summer teams will also participate in various summer leagues and tournaments through the end of July. There will be a dead period in August for them to have time off before school resumes. For additional questions or information, please contact Head Coach Kyle Kegley at [email protected] and check out our website at westlakehoops.com.

Basketball (Girls) Girls Basketball offers a summer program that emphasizes all aspects of the game and will prepare players for participation in a high-level program that is committed to both the athletic and academic development of its student athletes. Summer tryouts will be held in early June. Information will be distributed as soon as it is available. Check www.westlakeathletics.com for announcements. There will be no basketball during the month of August per C.I.F. rules but there will be weight-lifting. For more information, contact the Athletic Department.

Cross Country Cross Country is an exciting running adventure. The terrain varies from extremely flat to challenging hills. Every runner gets to compete every week; no healthy runner ever sits on the bench. Regardless of your abilities, you can always contribute to the team! EFFORT IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SPEED! Our team is structured for all ability levels, including Frosh-Soph, Junior Varsity, and Varsity levels. We encourage all athletes who are not participating in a fall sport to run cross country. Our summer training is required for all athletes wishing to compete on the team in the fall. Summer practices will be held most mornings from 8:00am-10:00am and during the school year practices will be held every day from 3:00pm-5:00pm. For more information, please email Coach Chad Scott at [email protected] and Coach Troy Burns at [email protected].

Field Hockey (Girls) There will be a few informal practices/meetings throughout spring to determine the number of players interested in playing field hockey in the fall. A summer program will be held from mid-June to the start of school in August with a break in July. The program will include practices and scrimmages that will teach the fundamentals of the sport and prepare players for the upcoming season. The summer program is for players of all skill levels but is especially important for new players as field hockey is a fall sport and games start soon after school starts. There will be a JV and a Varsity team each with 14-18 players on the roster. Rather than traditional tryouts, the coaches will be evaluating players throughout the summer practices to determine which team they are best suited for. During the school year, practices will be held in the stadium during 7th period (2:00-3:45). There may be an off season class available for PE credit during the winter and spring seasons. If you have any additional questions, please contact Head Coach Allison Jarman at [email protected].

Football Westlake Football consists of three teams: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Freshman. Practices are held at Warrior Stadium (Varsity/JV) or the WHS auxiliary field (freshman). Our summer program for players will begin in early June and run through the end of June. Practices will be held Monday through Friday from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Players will also participate in summer weight lifting classes at WHS, as well as, some weekend passing tournaments. Fall practice will begin at the end of July. Sign up on Future Warrior Night at the football table to receive a letter explaining practice schedules and other important information. Please contact Coach Tim Kirksey at [email protected] for more information. Warrior Pride!

Golf (Boys/Girls) WHS Golf does not offer a summer program, but there are summer tournaments available such as the VCJGA. Boys’ and Girls’ tryouts will be after graduation and a second Boys’ tryout will be held in December. If you have questions about Girls Golf, please contact Coach Ross Fulgentis at [email protected]. Information about Boys Golf can be obtained by contacting Coach Rick Naranjo at [email protected].

Lacrosse (Boys) Boys Lacrosse offers a Fall and Winter off-season program through the school for both JV and Varsity players. During the Spring season, practices and home games are held in the WHS stadium. Boys Lacrosse accommodates multi-sport athletes. There are no tryouts. The program takes pride in large rosters and a winning tradition. Currently no summer program is offered through the school but there are many club and travel teams in the area. If you have more questions, contact Coach Peter Swander at [email protected] or 323-578-7122. You may also contact Team Parent Jenny Martin at [email protected] or 805-338-5996.

Lacrosse (Girls) An off-season program for Girls’ Lacrosse will be held at Westlake High School during the fall and winter. This program, conducted by coaches and returning players, will teach the fundamentals of lacrosse to incoming players and refine the skills of experienced individuals. There are other outside summer leagues along with travel teams in the local area that may provide additional opportunities to play. If you have any additional questions, please contact Coach Lyndsey Munoz at [email protected].

Soccer (Boys/Girls) Westlake High School offers three levels of competition for both Boys and Girls Soccer: Varsity, Junior Varsity and Frosh/Soph. The Boys’ Varsity coach is Bill Propster and the Girls’ Varsity coach is Frank Marino. High School Soccer is a winter sport with the season running from the middle of November to the middle of February. All potential players are encouraged to participate in our summer program in order to be evaluated for our fall soccer P.E. class. The summer program will be held for both Boys and Girls beginning in June and running through July. The program will include a camp, practices, and tournaments. Westlake H.S. has one of the most successful soccer programs in Southern California. Part of our success can be attributed to our strong summer program which we encourage all players to attend. For more information, please call Bill Propster (Boys Varsity Coach) at 805-338-5514 or Frank Marino (Girls Varsity Coach) at 805-807-2563. Tryouts for soccer are held before the start of the season in November. All players are encouraged to participate in off-season club teams. There are many club & travel teams in the local area.

Softball WHS Softball does not offer an organized summer program. There will be two preliminary tryout/workout dates for freshmen during the month of August. There will be an off-season program in the fall during 7th period for students not playing other sports. Final tryouts will be after winter break. You are encouraged to play summer and winter ball with a travel team or a recreation league team. For more information, contact Coach Bob Creamer at 805-907-2725 or [email protected].

Swimming We offer a challenge to all levels of athletes while maintaining focus on academics. In 2016 Varsity Girls, 1 of 4 California schools and Varsity Boys, 1 of 2 California schools, received the Silver Team Scholar Award. 70% of the team received the Scholar Athlete award and the teams were Marmonte League Champions at the Varsity and JV levels. “My goal is to create a healthy environment that prompts developing positive self-esteem while maintaining a safe place to learn.” Our Summer program starts on July 9th & runs for 6 weeks. There will be an off-season swim class offered for Fall & Winter. Tryouts for this class are in August and space is limited. Team tryouts are in December. Please come in shape to swim 100 Freestyle (4 laps) for time.

Stunt STUNT, the new competitive team sport derived from cheerleading! STUNT removes the crowd- leading element and focuses on the technical and athletic components of cheer, including partner stunts, pyramids, basket tosses, group jumps and tumbling. A tryout meeting will take place in mid- November and tryouts will take place in December. Please contact Coach Keri Ponce at [email protected] with any questions.

Tennis (Boys-Spring/Girls-Fall) Tennis offers two levels of competition, Varsity and Junior Varsity with Varsity carrying no more than 12 players and JV no more than 10. JV matches are doubles only. Girls Tennis is a fall sport (tryouts are usually in early August), and Boys Tennis is in the spring (tryouts in December). Participation in Tennis will count toward your PE credits. Practices are at WHS during 7th period. There is no Off- Season, so players are expected to train on their own by participating in tournaments, clinics, etc. For further information, please email Coach Scott Yasgoor at [email protected].

Track and Field Track and Field is a spring season sport that you can compete in for all of your four years in high school. Track and Field offers a variety of potentially new and different experiences as well as some you may have seen before. Event areas include Sprints, Distance, Hurdles, Horizontal Jumps, Vertical Jumps and Throws. Track and Field is not only a bunch of individual events as these events add up to score points for the team. An informational meeting will be held in December for interested athletes. Please contact coach Chad Scott at [email protected] with any questions.

Volleyball/Boys Boys Volleyball is a spring sport with off-season offered in the fall and winter. All of which count as PE credit if needed. A summer “camp” program may be offered if there is enough interest. Students who want to play volleyball are encouraged to play with club teams in the area. For more information please contact Coach Eric Taylor at [email protected].

Volleyball/Girls Westlake Girls’ Volleyball is in the midst of a successful run at all 3 levels (Frosh/Soph, Junior Varsity, and Varsity). Indoor girls’ volleyball is a fall season sport in which Westlake High School has been the league champs for the past 6 years in a row. Westlake Volleyball is generally considered the best and most consistent high school program in Ventura County. Head Coach Ernest Rittenhouse is the winningest active coach for girls’ high school volleyball. There will be a Summer Camp in July in which players (including incoming freshmen) are grouped by skill level. It is a great introduction to high school athletics. Although it is not the official tryout for freshman, players gain an advantage by their experience at the Summer Camp (run by the high school coaches). The actual Frosh tryout will take place at the end of July. The remaining weeks of the summer have summer leagues for the various levels (F/S, JV and Varsity). Information about upcoming events will be posted to www.westlakeathletics.com when it becomes available. We also have Beach/Sand Volleyball as an official school sport in the spring. Tryout dates in December will depend on the weather. Check for updates on the school website as we get closer to the school year or you can e-mail any questions to Coach Ernest Rittenhouse at [email protected]

Water Polo (Boys-Fall/Girls-Winter) Our Water Polo programs are very successful and a great way to be involved on a WHS team! We are growing, but we are always in need of new players. No previous play experience is necessary. We have three teams to accommodate all levels of play, Frosh/Soph, JV and Varsity teams. The program runs year round even through the “off-season” period and therefore it too is counted as a PE credit! Practices are held before, during or after school depending on the time of year. There will be a summer program for new and returning boys’ and girls’ water polo players starting in June. All practices will be held at WHS. We will enter summer leagues and scrimmages for an encouraging & exciting summer! For more information including practice times, sign-up dates and other information, please visit our water polo website at westlakeathletics.com. For further information don’t hesitate to e-mail Coach Mike Arteaga at [email protected].

Wrestling Those interested in joining the team can try out in September for the winter wrestling season. After the wrestling season, 7th period class picks up again through the spring. All are welcome.

Sports Information Resources

Current information about our athletic programs can be found at www.westlakeathletics.com. If you have any questions regarding WHS athletics, contact our office at (805) 497-6711, extension 1013, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Or you may e-mail our Athletic Coordinator, Kyle Kegley, at [email protected].