Charles County Public Schools Office of School Administration Athletic Handbook 2014-2015 Henry E. Lackey High School St. Charles High School La Plata High School Thomas Stone High School Maurice J. McDonough High School Westlake High School North Point High School “Raising the Bar: Education-Based Athletics” Revised August 2014 Board of Education Roberta S. Wise, Chairman Maura H. Cook, Vice Chairman Jennifer S. Abell Patricia Bowie Michael K. Lukas Pamela A. Pedersen Georgia Benson, Student Member Superintendent of Schools Kimberly A. Hill Assistant Superintendent of Finance Paul T. Balides Assistant Superintendent of Supporting Services Keith A. Hettel Assistant Superintendent of Instruction Amy L. Hollstein Assistant Superintendent of School Administration Sylvia A. Lawson Coordinator of Student Activities Aly K. Johnson Mission Statement The mission of Charles County Public Schools is to provide an opportunity for all school-aged children to receive an academically challenging, quality education that builds character, equips for leadership and prepares for life, in an environment that is safe and conducive to learning. ***** Nondiscrimination statement The Charles County public school system does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its programs, activities or employment practices. For inquiries, please contact Dr. Patricia Vaira, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 Coordinator (students) or Pamela K. Murphy, Title IX/ADA/Section 504 coordinator (employees/ adults), at Charles County Public Schools, Jesse L. Starkey Administration Building, P.O. Box 2770, La Plata, MD 20646; 301-932-6610/301- 870-3814. For special accommodations call 301-934-7230 or TDD 1-800-735-2258 two weeks prior to the event. Charles County Athletic Council Sylvia A. Lawson, Assistant Superintendent of School Administration Aly K. Johnson, Coordinator of Student Activities James Short, Principal, Henry E. Lackey High School Evelyn Arnold, Principal, La Plata High School Bradley Snow, Principal, Maurice J. McDonough High School Michael Simms, Principal, North Point High School Ricky Conley, Principal, St. Charles High School Michael Meiser, Principal, Thomas Stone High School Chrystal Benson, Principal, Westlake High School Steve Lee, Athletic Director, Thomas Stone High School Athletic Directors Tony Mast, Henry E. Lackey High School Cliff Nagle, La Plata High School Jason Bursick, Maurice J. McDonough High School Andrew Shattuck, North Point High School Jennifer Smith, St. Charles High School Steven Lee, Thomas Stone High School Dominic Zaccarelli, Westlake High School SPORTSMANSHIP All athletes and parents shall exhibit good sportsmanship. (Sportsmanship is an overt display of respect for all the rules of the sport and all others--players, coaches, officials, and fans [National Federation News, March 1995, p. 10]. Sportsmanship involves a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior, and integrity.) The following statement may be read before all Charles County Athletic Events when a public address system is used: As members of the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association and Southern Maryland Athletic Conference, we remind everyone of the high standards of sportsmanship we expect from those in attendance towards the participants and officials for tonight’s contest. Spectators, please stay off the playing court at all times, cheer positively for your team and not against the opponents or officials. Parents are reminded that the (Gym /Stadium) is an inviting place for children to play. However, the Stadium can be very dangerous so please supervise children at all times. Our school is a smoke free campus and we appreciate you not lighting up during the event or on campus. We also remind everyone that the use of a laser pointer and flash photography during play is strictly prohibited. In the event of an unusual circumstance or facility emergency, please listen to the public address announcer for directions. Finally, we remind you that the administration reserves the right to remove anyone for inappropriate behavior, so cheer long and hard for your team and not against the opponent or officials. Thank you for your cooperation and enjoy the game. MARYLAND PUBLIC SECONDARY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION 2014-15 QUICK REFERENCE CALENDAR Draw Reg Final/ Practice First Number of Entry Last Play Region Regional Regional State Sport Date/Org Tournament State Final Begins Contest Contests Deadline Date Round 1 Quarterfinal Semifinal Semifinal Mtg Compl Date Cross Aug 13 Sept 5 10 Meets Oct 20 Nov 2 — — — — Oct. 30 — Nov 8 Country 12C + 1 2-Gm Field Aug 13 Sept 5 Tourn or 11 C + 1 Oct 24 Oct 16 Oct 20 Oct 21 Oct 23 Oct 27 Oct 29 Nov 3/5 Nov 8 Hockey 3gm Tourn Football Aug 13 Sept 5 10 C Nov 17 Nov 9 Nov 8 — — Nov 14/15 Nov 21/22 Nov 28/29 Dec 4/5/6 Golf Aug 13 Aug 13 12 Matches Oct 21 Oct 22 — — — — Oct 21 Oct 27/28 Oct 29 12C + 1 2-Gm Nov 13,14, Soccer Aug 13 Sept 5 Tourn Oct 29 Oct 20 Oct 22 Oct 24 Oct 28 Oct 31 Nov 4 Nov 8 15 or 11 C + 1 3gm Tourn 15 C or 14 C + 1 Volleyball Aug 13 Sept 5 Nov 4 Oct 27 Oct 29 Oct 30/31 Nov 3 Nov 5 Nov 7/8 Nov 10-13 Nov 15 multi-team tourn 20C + 1 2-Gm Mar 3 – Feb 27 - G Mar 2 - G Basketball Nov 15 Dec 5 Tourn Girls Feb 22 Feb 26 Mar 4 - G Mar 6 - G Mar 12-13 Mar 14 Feb 28 - B Mar 3 - B or 19 C + 1 3Gm Mar 4 - Mar 5 - B Mar 7 - B Tourn Boys Wrestling Nov 15 Dec 5 — - — Feb 7 — — — Feb 11 — Feb 14 Duals 3 days prior Indoor Jan31 - Feb Nov 15 Dec 5 10 Meets to region Feb 14 — — — — — Feb 16, 17 Track 11 meet Swimming Nov 15 Dec 5 12 Meets Feb 9 Feb 16 — — — — Feb 12-14 — Feb 20-21 & Diving 14 Meets (max of Wrestling Nov 15 Dec 5 3 tourn + 3 tri- — Mar 1 Feb 21 — — — Feb 27- 28 — Mar 6-7 Tournament meets) 18 C + 1 2-gm Baseball Feb 28 Mar 20 Tourn or 17 C + 1 May 12 May 6 May 7 May 8 May 11 May 13 May 15 May 19 May 22, 23 3-gm Tourn 12 C + 1 2-mg Lacrosse Feb 28 Mar 20 May 11 May 4 May 5 May 6 May 8 May 11 May 13 May 15/16 May 19,20 Tourn 18 C + 1 2-gm Softball Feb 28 Mar 20 Tourn or 17 C + 1 May 12 May 5 May 6 May 7 May 11 May 13 Mar 15 May 19 May 22, 23 3-gm Tourn Tennis Feb 28 Mar 20 18 Matches May 18 May 19 — — — — May 16 — May 22, 23 Track & May 21, 22, Feb 28 Mar 20 10 Meets 7 days prior May 17 — — — — May 13-16 — Field to Reg meet 23 Projected State Tournament Time Lines for 2014-15 (All dates are tentative and are subject to change) CROSS COUNTRY INDOOR TRACK Aug 13 ...............................First practice date Nov 15 ...............................................First practice date Sep 5 .................................First play date Dec 5 .................................................First play date Oct 20 ................................Application deadline for Region Meet entry 3 Days prior to region meet ...............Deadline for entry into tournament Oct 27 ................................Determination of Region Meet qualifiers Jan 31-Feb 11 ...................................Region Meets Oct 30 ................................Region Meets Feb 14 ...............................................Seeding of State Meets Nov 2 .................................Organization meeting for State Meets Feb 16-17...........................................State Meets Nov 8 .................................State Meets SWIMMING & DIVING FIELD HOCKEY Nov 15 ...............................................First practice date Aug 13 ...............................First practice date Dec 5 .................................................First play date Sep 5 .................................First play date Feb 12-14 ..........................................Regional Meets Oct 16 ................................Draw for tournament bracket positions Feb 16 ...............................................Organizational Meeting for State Meet Oct 20 ................................Last play date Feb 20-21 ..........................................State Meets Oct 21 ................................Sectional Quarterfinals Oct 23 ................................Sectional Semifinals WRESTLING DUALS Oct 24 ................................APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR QUALIFIERS* Nov 15 ...............................................First practice date Oct 27 ................................Sectional Finals Dec 5 .................................................First play date Oct 29 ................................Region Finals 24 hours prior to region tourn. ...........Team entry form due Nov 3/5 ..............................State Semifinals Feb 7 .................................................Last play date Nov 8 .................................State Finals Feb 11 ...............................................Region Tournament Feb 14 ...............................................State Tournament FOOTBALL Aug 13 ...............................First practice date WRESTLING Sep 5 .................................First play date Nov 15 ...............................................First practice date Nov 8 .................................Last play date Dec 5 .................................................First play date Nov 9 .................................Organization mtg. for postseason tournament Feb 21 ...............................................Last play date Nov 14/15..........................Sectional Finals Feb 20/21 ..........................................City, County Conference Tournament Nov 17 ...............................APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR QUALIFIERS* Feb 27/28 ..........................................Region