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Clearspring Middle School and HPETA Grade 7 and 8 Participation Guidelines for Interscholastic Athletics. Introductions. Mr. Ed Neufeld – Principal Ms. Merrilee Plett – Vice Principal Mr. A.J. Neufeld – P.E. Teacher Mr. Trevor Paton – P.E. Teacher/ 8 Boys Coach - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
CLEARSPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL AND
HPETA GRADE 7 AND 8 PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
Introductions Mr. Ed Neufeld – Principal Ms. Merrilee Plett – Vice Principal Mr. A.J. Neufeld – P.E. Teacher Mr. Trevor Paton – P.E. Teacher/ 8 Boys Coach Mr. Paul Reimer – 7 Boys Coach Mr. Wayne Elias – 7 Boys Coach Ms. Brittany Plett – 7 Girls Coach Mr. Kevin Martens – Teacher/ 8 Girls Coach Ms. Tanja Krahn– 9 Girls Coach Mr. Jeff Dykerman– 9 Boys Coach
What We’re Here For… Outline Hanover Physical Education
Teachers Association (HPETA) Guidelines for Participation in Interscholastic Sports
Clarify how these guidelines will be applied in CMS sports teams
Answer questions
Middle Years Philosophy School should be a safe, supportive,
stimulating and invitational environment Inclusive and creates a sense of
belonging Adolescents are capable of far more than
adults often assume
Middle Years Philosophy at CMS
CMS is built upon Middle Years Philosophy We believe:
Athletics is a vital component of school culture Athletes should be given the opportunity to
participate in a variety of sports Interscholastic athletics should reflect the
same values that the rest of the school is built upon
Grade 7 Guidelines for Participation
Primary focus Fun Fundamentals Fair play Fitness Developing Friendships
Grade 7 Guidelines for Participation
More emphasis on individual skill development and team concepts in preparation for Grade 8 and Senior Years competition
No tryouts or cuts If there are enough players to create 2 teams,
we will try to do that
Grade 7 Guidelines for Participation
All players will participate in games with equal playing time.
Please note that our coaches will make every effort to make this happen, but some circumstances are beyond their control
Athletes are expected to consistently attend practice in order to receive equal playing time
The Grade 7 league is developmental and has no playoffs or championship.
Questions regarding Grade 7 participation policies?
Grade 8 Guidelines for Participation
Primary focus Fun Further development of individual and team
skills Demonstrate the principles of fair play Continue to develop and grow friendships Develop a recognition and appreciation for
participating in interscholastic sports as part of a healthy and active lifestyle
Grade 8 Guidelines for Participation
HPETA guidelines provide the option for schools to hold tryouts and cut athletes from teams
CMS will not hold tryouts or cut players in Grade 8 (if coaching is available).
If possible, we will attempt to create 2 teams in order to allow all athletes with the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sport
Players will be divided with the intention of creating equal teams “A” teams, “Traveling” teams, or “Tournament”
teams will not be created
Why Equal Teams? Middle Years Philosophy demands inclusion and
a safe environment in which students (and athletes) are willing to take risks
Creating an “A” team sends a message to those players who did not make that team that they are “not good enough” These are the players who take the risk in
participating Players who are cut or are relegated to “B” teams
often stop participating in that sport entirely It is our goal at CMS to use interscholastic athletics to
promote participation in sport as a healthy part of an active lifestyle
Grade 8 Guidelines for Participation
Season length of approximately 6-8 weeks Equal playing time during regular season
Playoffs and a championship final will follow Championship and Finalist Banners will be
awarded
There is a greater emphasis on competition in the Grade 8 League, in preparation for Senior Years participation.
Grade 8 Guidelines for Participation
Every student will play in every game, with significant playing time for each player
Playing time for each athlete may not be equal
Each athlete can expect to play in a significant portion of the game they play in
What Will “Significant Playing Time” Look Like?
This is ultimately the coach’s decision In basketball it could look like…
An equivalent of one quarter on the floor 4-5 consecutive minutes on the floor An opportunity to have an effect on the game,
make mistakes and learn from them without being immediately pulled from the game
What Does “Significant Playing Time” NOT Look Like?
The player sits on the bench for the entire game and only plays in the last 2 minutes of a game whose outcome has been decided
The player is substituted into the game, makes an error, and is immediately pulled off the floor; the player does not play again.
The player is consistently substituted into the game for very short intervals (eg 1 minute of game time).
Grade 7 Rule Changes Information Forthcoming
Grade 8 Rule Changes Information Forthcoming
Grade 9 Basketball Rules Equal playing time during regular season
Playoffs Playing time is at coach’s discretion Our general expectation is that athletes will
receive significant playing time as already defined
What does CMS expect of our athletes?
…From our student athletic contract…
“CMS athletes are expected to uphold the ideals of being a TRAILBLAZER.
A TRAILBLAZER
is respectful and courteous to all teammates, coaches, opposing players, officials and parents.
works hard to be the best s/he can be in class, in practice and in competition
is a leader who makes good choices, even when they are difficult to make perseveres in the face of challenges takes risks to improve attends all practices and games/competitions demonstrates the ideals of a TRAILBLAZER during regular school hours and
during competition”
Grade 8 Guidelines for Participation
An athlete’s playing time is dependent on their ability to uphold the ideals of being a TRAILBLAZER
Coaches and/or the school administration have the right to reduce the amount of playing time an athlete receives if that athlete… Does not come to practice or games Demonstrates inappropriate behaviours in
practices, games or during school hours Is behind in his/her schoolwork
CMS Student-Athlete Contract
All interscholastic athletes in Grade 7 and 8 are accountable to uphold the values identified in the contract
Significant issues and concerns related to an athlete may be referred by a coach or teacher to the athletic department
CMS Student-Athlete Contract
Decision making will generally rest with the athletic department…
A.J. Neufeld and Trevor Paton
…in consultation with: school administration (Ed Neufeld and Merrilee Plett) coaches and teachers parents of the athlete
We All Make Mistakes… From our student athletic contract…
“WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES and deserve the opportunity to correct our mistakes. An athlete who
is suspended from participation will have the opportunity to correct their mistakes, demonstrate
that s/he is a TRAILBLAZER and return to competition.”
Our Coaches… Our coaches are all volunteers who are
coaching because… They love sport They love working with kids They want to share their love and knowledge
of the sport with our students.
There would be no athletic program if it were not for our coaches!
Are There Any Questions?
Don’t forget to sign beside your athlete’s name(s) before leaving to indicate you were
present this evening.
Thank you for coming!