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VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAMS 2015-16 Boys Girls Coed Fall Cross Country Cross Country Cheerleading Football Field Hockey Golf Volleyball Volleyball Winter Basketball Basketball Cheerleading Indoor Track Gymnastics Swimming Indoor Track Wrestling Swimming Spring Baseball Softball Soccer Soccer Tennis Tennis Track & Field Track & Field VIRGINIA BEACH CITY PUBLIC SCHOOLS VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA Dr. Aaron C. Spence, Superintendent Dr. Marc Bergin, Chief of Staff Mr. Rashard Wright, Chief Schools Officer Daniel Keever, Senior Executive Director of High Schools Cheryl Woodhouse, Senior Executive Director of Middle Schools Michael B. McGee, Director Office of Student Leadership Student Activities MaryAnn Lafler, Coordinator of Student Leadership James Long, Coordinator of Student Activities David Rhodes, Coordinator of Student Activities BEACH DISTRICT OFFICERS AND CHAIRPERSONS 2015-16 Beach District Officers Chairman Mr. C. Todd Tarkenton Green Run High School Vice-Chairman Dr. Randi Riesbeck Cox High School Secretary Dr. Daniel W. Smith Princess Anne High School Treasurer Mr. James Miller Bayside High School 2015-16 Beach District Chairpersons Baseball TBA Salem High School Basketball Mr. William W. Harris Kempsville High School Cheerleading Dr. James Avila Tallwood High School Cross Country Mr. Bruce Biehl Floyd E. Kellam High School Debate Dr. Randi Riesbeck Frank W. Cox High School Drama TBA Salem High School Field Hockey Dr. Randi Riesbeck Frank W. Cox High School Football Mr. James Miller Bayside High School Forensics Mr. C. Todd Tarkenton Green Run High School Golf Dr. Cheryl Askew Ocean Lakes High School Gymnastics Mr. James Miller Bayside High School Indoor Track Dr. Brian Matney Landstown High School Scholastic Bowl Dr. Daniel W. Smith Princess Anne High School Soccer Dr. Cheryl Askew Ocean Lakes High School Softball Dr. Daniel W. Smith Princess Anne High School Swimming Mr. C. Todd Tarkenton Green Run High School Tennis Dr. Nancy Farrell First Colonial High School Track and Field Dr. Brian Matney Landstown High School Volleyball Dr. James Avila Tallwood High School Wrestling Mr. Bruce Biehl Floyd E. Kellam High School REV 7/15 VHSL Out-Of-Season Practice Rule 27-7-1 OUT-OF-SEASON PRACTICE RULE- All VHSL member school sponsored athletic teams are restricted from any organized activities during designated "dead periods." Out-of-season dead periods shall be 10-day periods beginning with the first permissible practice date of a sports season as published in the VHSL Calendar. A summer "dead period" for all athletic teams shall be from Sunday through Saturday of the week containing July 4th. During dead periods, no coaching, observing or contact between a coach(s) or player(s) may occur in the VHSL member school sponsored athletic team or activity involved. There may be no VHSL member school sponsored practice, open facilities, weight training/conditioning, out of season league(s) or member school sponsored clinics/camps. Outside of dead periods, all VHSL member school sponsored activities may occur on any day except Sundays. Team vs. team competition may occur only in camps or leagues. Schools, districts and/or regions may impose more restrictive guidelines. VHSL catastrophic insurance is not applicable to any out-of-season activities. 27-7-3 Penalty: Any school adjudged guilty of violating the Out-of-Season Practice Rule shall be subject to a fine as stated in 30-5-1 and such disciplinary action, including ineligibility for district championships, as the appropriate district committee, interdistrict committee or VHSL Executive Director may impose. Additional District Guidelines: • No spring football practice with pads/equipment. • No school to school competition. • All participants must have a current VHSL physical • Only approved paid or volunteer coaches may work with students during VHSL out-of-season activities. • Out-of-season activities CANNOT BE MANDATORY • Out-of-season activities MUST BE OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS WITH A PHYSICAL • Out-of-season activities CANNOT BE CONSIDERED CRITERIA FOR TRY-OUT Please make sure that all coaches and student athletes are aware of the specific dates for the VHSL DEAD PERIODS. FALL DEAD PERIOD: AUGUST 3-12, 2015 WINTER DEAD PERIOD: NOVEMBER 9-18, 2015 SPRING DEAD PERIOD: FEBRUARY 22-MAR 2, 2016 SUMMER DEAD PERIOD: JULY 3-9, 2016 9 BEACH DISTRICT ATHLETIC MANUAL FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................... 1 Sportsmanship Guidelines and Values ......................................................... 2-3 Parent/Coach Communication ..................................................................... 4-5 Anti-Hazing Statement .................................................................................... 6 Media Position Statement ............................................................................ 7-8 Out-Of-Season Practice Rule .......................................................................... 9 Insurance ...................................................................................................... 10 High School Athletic Accident Insurance Plan .................................. 11-12 Procedure for Making a Claim ............................................................... 13 Sample Claim Form ........................................................................... 14-15 High School Athletic Training Program .......................................................... 16 Sample Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/ Physical Examination Form of the VHSL .................................................. 17-20 Concussion in Sports Information Sheet .................................................. 21-22 VBCPS Grade Scale ..................................................................................... 23 2.0 Mandate for Interscholastic Activities ..................................................... 24 Collegiate Eligibility Requirements ........................................................... 25-28 rSchools Athletic Schedule site ................................................................ 29-30 Ticket Price Structure .................................................................................... 31 Team Policy and Sport Specific Information .................................................. 32 Sample Parental Statement of Understanding .............................................. 33 INTRODUCTION The purpose of the Beach District Athletic Manual is to inform parents of policies set forth governing athletics and individual athletes at each school. Included in this manual is information concerning: 1. Sportsmanship Guide 2. Parent/Coach Communication 3. Anti-Hazing Statement 4. Social Media Position Statement 5. Out-Of-Season Practice Rule 6. Insurance 7. Athletic Training 8. The Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form of the VHSL 9. ImPact/Concussion Information 10. Grading Scale 11. 2.0 Mandate for Interscholastic Activities 12. Collegiate Eligibility Requirements 13. Team Policy and Sport Specific Information 14. The Parental Statement of Understanding Each school traditionally hosts a preseason meeting for parents, which begins with a description of insurance information, the athletic training program, concussion information, the Athletic Participation/Parental Consent/Physical Examination Form of the VHSL, high school and collegiate eligibility requirements, and Virginia Beach core courses. Information about each sport and specific team policies is then discussed. If you have any questions concerning this manual or the preseason meeting, please contact the student activities coordinator at your school or the Virginia Beach City Public School Office of Student Activities at 263-2030. 1 Virginia Beach City Public Schools Sportsmanship Guide A Guide for Athletes, Coaches, and Parents Participation in co-curricular activities is a privilege. As representatives of Virginia Beach City Public Schools, student athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that meets the highest standards at all times. It is the goal of Virginia Beach City Public Schools to provide all students with opportunities to engage in athletic activities that enrich their education and further develop the core values of respect, responsibility, fairness, trust, and good citizenship. Engaging in planned instruction teaches good sportsmanship and proper behavior. It is the responsibility of the administration, staff, coaches, parents, and the community at large to create a climate that fosters the development of these behaviors. This is accomplished by encouraging