Cedar Valley Middle School
Boy’s Athletics
(Effective 04-21-2006)
Dear Parents and Athletes:
** Don’t forget to sign and return the front page of this document to the
coaches by Friday, May 29th. Parents and students must both sign! **
Welcome to Boy’s Athletics at Cedar Valley Middle School! This letter is to
inform you of our athletic procedures and requirements. Remember, according
to our district and school policies, being in athletics and/or on a RRISD
sports team is NOT a right, but a privilege. You have earned this privilege,
but must obey the following rules to maintain it.
FORMS
The following forms must be on file before an athlete will be allowed to
practice or participate in a contest (this includes ALL students enrolled in
athletics).
1. Emergency Card (fill out BOTH sides completely)
2. Physical Form, This includes the following:
a. Physician exam (filled out by your doctor)
b. UIL General Eligibility Rules Form (must be signed by both)
c. Medical History (must be signed by both)
d. Steroid Use Form (must be signed by both)
3. Rules and Regulations Form (must be signed by athlete AND parent)
found on last page of this letter.
ATTIRE “Dress Code”
During practice and during the class period, athletes must wear DARK PURPLE
athletic shorts and ATHLETIC T-SHIRT. Socks must be black or white. PLEASE
LABEL ALL SHORTS AND SHIRTS WITH ATHLETE’S LAST NAME. Each athlete needs to
have one pair of suitable running or basketball type shoes. These must be
laced up tight to avoid possible injuries. Skateboard type shoes will not be
allowed. Football players must also have cleats. These generally run $25-$40
and can be purchased at sporting goods stores such as Academy, Sports
Authority, etc. Track participants need not purchase special shoes unless
they want to. However, sprinters and hurdlers are encouraged to wear track
spikes.
Hair must be worn in a manner that does NOT interfere with play (no
distracting hairstyles). Absolutely NO JEWELRY can be worn during the class
period, practice, or contests. This is a UIL rule for athletics and no
exceptions will be made. This includes watches, earrings, necklaces, etc.
Each athlete will be issued a locker in which he can store his personal
property. However, we suggest that STUDENTS NOT BRING LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY
OR OTHER VALUABLES (expensive shoes, watches, mp3/CD players, etc.) to the
locker room. This should be left in their school locker or at home. The
coaches are not responsible for items missing from lockers. Once again, it is
very important that clothing is marked with the athlete’s last name for
identification purposes should the property become lost or stolen.
ELIGIBILITY “No pass, no play”
Each athlete must maintain a 70 average or above in ALL subjects. Upon
failure of ANY subject, the athlete will NOT be allowed to compete in any
contest until the next grade-reporting period (3 weeks). At that time, the
athlete must be passing ALL subjects to regain their eligibility. Subsequent
failures may result in removal from athletics.
TEAMS
Those athletes selected to be on the “A” or “B” team will travel to and play
against schools in and out of our district. These athletes will be issued
uniforms (jerseys, pants, warm-ups, etc.) and are responsible for the care of
this clothing. Players will be required to pay for damaged or lost clothing.
Athletes must try out for football, basketball, and track. Athletes must be
chosen for the football team in order to enroll in athletics for the fall
semester. Once football concludes, athletes not chosen for basketball or the
track teams will go into the off-season program. This program consists of
running, agility drills, weights, and other skills development techniques.
Track meet participation will be based on times, heights, and distances of
the athletes on an individual basis. By grade, we will take the top 6 in each
event to the dual meets and the top 3 in each event to the quad and district
meets.
Team selection is not necessarily permanent. Throughout the season players
may be promoted, demoted, or removed from a team based on their performance,
grades, and/or behavior. As coaches, we want as many participants as
possible. Our primary objective is to build the skills that will be required
to compete at the high school level.
There is no guaranteed playing time in middle or high school athletics. Every
effort will be made to be as fair as possible. Playing time decisions will be
based on practice and game effort, enthusiasm, and attitude. Skill does
figure into the equation, but is only one element in the decision of the
coaches.
MANAGERS
Team managers are selected by the coaches. Student managers must be of
exceptional behavior, work hard, and maintain passing grades. Middle schools
do not have student athletic trainers. They are reserved for high school
only. Statistics are only kept by basketball managers (if the coach requires
it). In addition to the above duties managers must be able to do the
following:-Carry heavy water buckets, medical kits, and equipment tool kits.
-Take out and pick up football dummies, cones, balls, and scrimmage vests.
- Wash out, fill up with ice and water, and roll to and from the practice
field our water cow (this is a 4 wheeled, 40 gallon device with several hoses
to drink from).
- Take statistics (basketball only- if required by coach).
- Attend all practices and games. Mgrs. have same requirements as players on
absences.
- Set up the gym for basketball games and the track area for meets.
- Wash out and fill water bottles.
- Wash, sort, and fold uniforms, sweats, etc.
- Other duties the coaches deem necessary for the team.
OFF-SEASON
ALL of our programs require a tremendous amount of RUNNING. This requires
that our athletes remain in peak physical shape. ALL ATHLETES WILL MEET THE
REQUIREMENTS OF OUR OFF-SEASON PROGRAM. There are NO exceptions. Medical
issues will be addressed on an individual basis. This program begins
immediately following the conclusion of football season. All athletes not on
the basketball team will participate in off-season. 7th grade athletes that
choose to get out of athletics after the conclusion of football may not be
allowed to enroll in athletics in 8th grade. This is because off-season is
such a critical part of an athlete’s development as a football player.
INJURIES/ILLNESS
Athletics follows the same policy as P.E. when it comes to notes from
parents. A parent note is good for three consecutive days to excuse an
athlete from participation. However, anything beyond that requires a medical
excuse from a doctor that specifically states what the condition is and when
the athlete may return to full participation.
We still require ill and injured athletes to dress out, if able. We also
encourage all players to attend practices and games, if possible so as to not
fall behind on learning new information.
PRACTICE
Every athlete owes it to his team to attend practice and BE ON TIME. THE
ATHLETE MUST INFORM HIS COACH IF HE IS GOING TO MISS A CONTEST (GAME). This
should be done in person, phone, or e-mail at least 6 hours prior to the
contest. Failure to do so may cause the athlete to be held out of an
additional game at the coach’s discretion. Injured athletes should attend
practice and games to observe and learn. Coaches will stay until all
athletes have been picked up. Please be considerate and promptly pick up your
son by 5:15 pm after practice.
GRADING
The athlete will be graded as follows:
60% Participation (appropriate attire, cooperation, effort, attendance of
practice and games, promptness, and RESPECT
for the coaches AND FELLOW ATHLETES.
40% Skill
GAMES
Athletes will receive a schedule for each sport that includes the date,
opponent, site of contest, and game time. For each away game, he will be
given the departure time and expected time of return to Cedar Valley.
Remember that players are required to notify coaches at least 6 hours in
advance if they cannot participate in a game or meet.
Our policy is that all athletes ride the bus to a contest. The exception to
this may be certain Saturday basketball tournaments. However, parents only
may take their child home from an athletic contest by signing them out after
their game or by notifying us advance and in writing. Only academically
eligible athletes and managers may ride the bus to games. Athletes that
misbehave on the bus may be suspended from the next contest and/or face
additional disciplinary action.
After the team returns to the school from the contest, the parent or guardian
should pick them up promptly. The coach will stay until all athletes are
gone. Athletes should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after arrival.
Phones may not be available. Do NOT rely on a phone call to pick up. Please
communicate all pickup times in advance. If an athlete is habitually late
being picked up, he will NOT be allowed to compete in the next contest.
Game schedules will also be available at a link on our school web site:
http://teacherweb.com/TX/CedarValleyMiddleSchool/Athletics/
STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR
Any athlete caught using tobacco, alcohol, or drugs will be suspended from
all sports for a minimum of six weeks and may be dismissed from the team
and/or the athletics program. They will also be placed on probation until the
following school year. At the beginning of the next school year, the
athlete’s actions and conduct will be reviewed to determine if the athlete
will be allowed to return to the athletic program.
For other violations, such as lying, stealing, excessive tardies or absences,
poor conduct or attitude, academic problems, failure to dress out properly,
disrespect of coaches, teachers, game officials, or other athletes, other
school rules violations, and refusal to comply with coaches expectations, the
head coach of that sport will discipline the athlete. Disciplinary action
will be administered according to the seriousness of the violation and at the
coach’s discretion. Possible discipline can include: extra work assignment,
suspension from the team for one or more games, suspension from the team for
six weeks, and/or removal from the athletic program.
Students that fail to dress out or that cannot participate in the required
activities may be given an alternative academic assignment and/or community
service assignment (cleaning the school grounds). This includes ill or
injured athletes.
We look forward to rewarding and successful seasons in all of our sports this
year. We hope to see each of you at the games cheering these fine athletes to
victory! Parental support is a vital component of a successful program.
Please call and discuss any concerns you may have. We also appreciate the
positive calls and e-mails! We are here to promote the Round Rock and McNeil
high school athletic programs and we want to make this year an enjoyable
experience for each of our athletes. Thank you.
Sincerely,
Harlan Holloway
Athletic Coordinator
PLEASE KEEP THIS LETTER FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DON’T FORGET TO SIGN RULES AND REGULATIONS FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE COACHES!
PARENT AND ATHLETE MUST SIGN.
IT IS LOCATED ON THE FIRST PAGE OF THIS DOCUMENT.
Please read the following Sportsmanship Attachment!
Cedar Valley Middle School
SPORTSMANSHIP
Qualities and behavior that befit a sportsman.
SPORTSMAN
A person who can take a loss or defeat without complaint or a
victory without gloating and who treats his opponents with
fairness, respect, and courtesy.
At all Cedar Valley athletic events, players and spectators are expected to
model the qualities of positive sportsmanship. These expectations include the
following:
- Cheer for the players with positive encouragement and comments.
- Allow officials to call the games as they see it. Negative comments
directed toward officials are inappropriate and may cause your team to
receive a technical foul or cause you to be removed from school grounds.
- Allow the coaches to coach the students. Comments from the bleachers
often frustrate and embarrass players on the court or field. Please save your
coaching comments until the event has ended.
Individuals who do not model positive sportsmanship will be reminded of our
expectations. Individuals who continue to fail to meet our expectations will
be asked to leave the event.
Working together, we can set an example for others to follow.
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Rules and Regulations
Acknowledgement Form
TO THE CEDAR VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL COACHES:
We have read and understand all of the information provided by in the Boy’s
Athletics letter from Coach Holloway. We agree to abide by all of the rules
and regulations of the boy’s athletic program at Cedar Valley Middle School.
Printed Name Signature
Athlete ____________________ __________________
Parent/Guardian ____________________ __________________
Mother’s e-mail address __________________________________
Father’s e-mail address __________________________________
Date _______________
PLEASE TEAR OFF THIS FORM, SIGN AND RETURN TO THE COACHES BY FRIDAY, MAY 29TH.
