Christian Academy in Japan
Athletic Handbook
1.1 Purpose
1.2 The CAJ Athletic Department
1.3 Kanto Plains Association of Secondary School Principals (KPASSP)
2.1 General Philosophy of CAJ Athletics
2.2 CAJ Middle School Philosophy of Athletics
2.3 CAJ High School Philosophy of Athletics
2.4 KPASSP Middle Schools Sports Philosophy Statement
and Guidelines
2.5 KPASSP High Schools Sports Philosophy and
Guidelines
3.2 CAJ Athletic Department Mission Statement
4.2 Objectives for CAJ Student-Athletes
5.1 Coach
5.2 Student-athlete
5.3 Spectator
6 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PERSONNEL
6.1 Expectations of the Secondary Principals, Athletics
Coordinator and Coaches
6.4 Code of Conduct for CAJ Student-Athletes
6.6 Team Captains
6.6.1 High School
6.6.2 Middle School
6.6.3 Leadership Qualities of a Team Captain
6.7 Team Managers
6.8 Student Coaches
6.9 Team Chaperone
7.1 Expectations of Parents/Guardians
7.2 Parent/Guardian Communication with the
Coach
8.1 Attendance Policy for School
8.2 Attendance Policy for Practices/Contests
While School is in Session
8.3 Attendance Policy for Practices/Contests
During School Holidays
8.4 Attendance Policy the Day After a Late
Return From a Contest
8.6 Tardy Policy for Practices/Contests
9.1 Cancellation of Practices/Contests on a School
Day
9.2 Cancellation of Practices/Contests on a Saturday
9.3 School Cancellation and Early Dismissal
10 ELIGIBILITY
10.1 Co-curricular Eligibility
10.2.1 Enrolled in School for at Least Ten Calendar
Days
10.2.2 Semesters of Enrollment
10.2.3 Transfer From Another School
10.3 Other Requirements
10.3.1 Physical Examination
10.3.2 Amateur Rule
10.3.3 Independent Team Participation Rule
10.3.4 Recruiting Rule
10.3.5 Award Rule
10.4 Age
10.4.1 19th Birthday
10.4.2 Eighth Grader
11.1 As Stated in the CAJ Student Handbook
11.2 CAJ Athletic Department Beliefs
11.3 Consequences
12 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT GUIDELINES
12.1 Athletic Department/P.E.
Department/Workout Dress Code
12.2 Individual CoachÕs Team Rules
12.4 Team Cut Process
12.5 Playing time
12.6 Quitting a sport
12.7 Athletic Training Supplies
12.8 CAJ Issued Gear (uniforms and equipment)
12.9 College Recruitment
12.10 Conflicts in Co-curricular Activities
12.11 Ejection From a Contest
12.12 Employment
12.13 End of Season Parties
12.14 Harassment
12.15 Hazing
12.16 Late Return from a Contest
12.17 Locker Room and Lockers
12.18 Music
12.19 Nationality Restrictions
12.20 Out-of-Season Student-Athletes
12.21 Parent/Guardian Meeting
12.22 Safety/ Risk of Participation
12.23 Study Time
12.24 Travel to Away Contests
12.24.1 Transportation
12.24.2 Reimbursement Chart
12.24.3 Travel Guidelines
12.24.4 Information Required for Entrance onto Military
Bases
12.24.5 Military Base Privileges
12.24.6 Military Dress Code
12.25 NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
13.1 Senior Participation on a Junior Varsity Team
13.1.1 Dual Participation by an Individual Student-Athlete
13.2 Minimum of Ten (10) Practice Days
13.3 Ejection From a League Contest
13.3.1 Student-Athlete
13.3.2 Coach
14.1 Insurance
14.2 Emergency Medical Release
14.3 Injuries
14.4 Medical Emergency Procedures
14.5 Student-Athletes with Medical Conditions
14.7 Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Injuries
15 AWARDS
15.1 Earning a Varsity Letter and Pins
15.2 Varsity Letter Requirements by Sport
15.4 Tournament Awards
15.5 CAJ Athletic Awards
15.5.1 CAJ Athlete of the Year Awards
15.5.2 CAJ Senior Athletic Awards
15.5.3 Most Valuable Player Awards
15.5.4 Four Year Letterman Awards
15.5.5 Three Sport Senior Awards
15.6 CAJ Sport Specific Awards
16.2 Club Sports
17 ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FACILITIES
17.1 Athletics CoordinatorÕs Office and OfficialsÕ Room
17.2 Equipment Room
17.3 Fitness Rooms
17.3.1 High School Students
17.3.2 Middle School Students
17.3.3 Weight Room Guidelines
17.3.4 After
School Fitness Rooms Usage and Guidelines
17.4 Gym Arena and the Mini-Gym
17.5 Gym Classroom
17.6 Tennis Courts
17.6.1 Omni-Courts
17.6.2 Multi-Sport Court
17.7 Training Room
Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the learning
process of students at the Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ). Because athletics is a significant
component of the co-curricular program, it is important that expectations and
guidelines be established to ensure that the mission of the school of
ŌEquipping students to impact the world for ChristĶ by being intentional
ambassadors for Christ is not limited to the academic realm. The CAJ Athletic Handbook has been established for this
purpose. It is important for
student-athletes, parents/guardians of student-athletes and athletic department
staff to read and understand this document to assist student-athletes in
achieving the mission of the school.
The CAJ Athletic Department is headed by the Athletics
Coordinator, who is accountable to the secondary principals, and is staffed by
coaches, who are hired by the Headmaster and accountable to the Athletics
Coordinator. The coaches are
responsible for the supervision and instruction of the student-athletes who are
members of their teams.
CAJ is a member of the KPASSP (Kanto Plains Association of
Secondary School Principals). The purpose
of this organization is to create harmonious operating procedures for
interscholastic activities, and to provide a forum for effective communications
among member schools. Athletics is a major focus for the KPASSP, and as such, it:
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Penalty for violation of
rules may include forfeiture of eligibility for a sport season or a year, or if
the offense is extreme, for the remainder of a studentÕs high school career.
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school that violates any of the eligibility rules or regulations may be
suspended from further competition with member schools for a period of one to
three years in that sport in which the infraction occurred. The minimum penalty is forfeiture of
the contest.
Athletic experiences are an integral part of the educational program of CAJ. As in all areas of the Christian life, the ultimate purpose of our interscholastic athletic program is to glorify God. It is our goal that CAJ student-athletes maintain and uphold the Christian values of the school and be intentional ambassadors for Christ. Athletics are to contribute to the development of sportsmanship, character, attitudes, and behaviors that reflect biblical values. CAJ believes that students should enjoy participation and competition while growing physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually.
Competition and cooperation are prized in our culture, and a well-conducted athletic program under competent program leadership fosters both.
Our program should encourage individual participation and achievement through the opportunity to learn and play sports. The program will stress participation by every student who possesses a sincere interest to do so in the middle school years. Participation becomes more competitive and selective in high school. CAJ recognizes developmental stages through which students progress and acknowledges those stages in its program. Through participation in athletics, student-athletes learn to work cooperatively with fellow student-athletes and coaches.
Interscholastic
athletics is a voluntary co-curricular program at CAJ. Students are not
obligated to participate and participation is not required for graduation.
Thus, competition is a privilege and not a right. Along with that privilege is
the responsibility to conform to standards established for CAJÕs athletic
teams. Should a student-athlete fail or refuse to comply with the rules, this
privilege may revoked.
CAJ believes that early adolescent participation in sports is
desirable and encourages all middle school students to consider involvement,
with the emphasis being on maximum participation in both practice and
competition. Athletics at the
middle school level should contribute to the development of teamwork skills and
specific sport skills, both of which will prepare the student-athlete to pursue
competitive high school sports and/or future leisure activity.
At the Middle School level, tryouts may be held, but are to be
used as a means to place students on the teams appropriate to their skill
levels and not as a means to make cuts to reduce the number of students
participating. Also, the grade
level of students should not necessarily determine the teams they are placed
on. It is the skill level of a
student that should be the primary determining factor. For example, eighth graders do not need
to be placed on the A team simply because they are eighth graders.
CAJ believes that involvement in high school athletics is a
valuable experience for those interested. The formation of specific sports
teams will accommodate students of varying skill levels and will meet
competitive program standards while attempting to create a positive athletic
experience.
At the High School level, tryouts may be held as a means to place
students on the teams appropriate to their skill level, but, also, may be used
as a means to cut students to limit the number of participants and/or to cut
students because their skill levels do not meet the expectations of the
coach/coaches making the selections.
The Kanto Plain Middle School Sports program philosophy is to
encourage the enjoyment of sports participation, to enhance the development of
basic skills, and to promote good sportsmanship among adolescents who represent
a wide variety of cultures.
See the KPASSP Middle School Sports Handbook for general and sport specific
guidelines.
The KPASSP does not have a stated
philosophy for high school sports.
See the KPASSP Constitution for general and sport specific guidelines.
Christian
Academy in Japan, a school for the children of evangelical missionaries in
Japan, equips students to impact the world for Christ.
CAJ seeks to compete interscholastically with a level of
character, intensity, enthusiasm, integrity, and sportsmanship that is
consistent with the Christian faith and honoring to the Heavenly Father. Each student-athlete is expected to be
an intentional ambassador of Jesus Christ.
The primary goals of the athletic program at CAJ are as follows:
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To provide
an athletic program that promotes CAJÕs student objectives.
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To develop
leadership, use of initiative, and good judgment.
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To provide
an athletic program that meets the expressed needs, interest, and abilities of
the students, consistent with available facilities, equipment, and quality
staff.
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To provide
an athletic program that provides student-athletes with appropriate competition,
as well as opportunities to use their God-given gifts in service.
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To provide
equal opportunity for all students to try out for teams of appropriate gender.
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To provide
an athletic program that promotes physical well-being and desirable attitudes.
The objectives for student-athletes at CAJ are aligned with the CAJ
Student Objectives in the
following ways.
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Responsible
Learners who:
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Learn
fundamental skills necessary for the sport.
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Develop
knowledge and an appreciation for the sport.
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Develop in
skills and ability to their greatest possible developmental capacity.
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Learn
appropriate responses to a variety of social situations.
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Learn and
practice sportsmanship and self-control.
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Discerning
Thinkers who:
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Use a
biblical perspective to develop an understanding of the connectedness of
athletic and scholastic standards in the context of every day living.
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Productive
Collaborators who:
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Work with
the coach and teammates.
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Develop team
cooperation, group loyalty and courtesy.
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Genuinely
appreciate the accomplishments of teammates and opponents.
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Effective
Communicators who:
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Represent
the CAJ community in a wholesome manner as intentional ambassadors for Christ.
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Faithful
Caretakers who:
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Serve God and
bring honor to Him through the sport.
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Formulate
desirable health habits: physical, social, emotional, moral and spiritual.
Sportsmanship is
a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity and is probably one
of the most valuable benefits that athletics can give to a
student-athlete. CAJ promotes good
sportsmanship and believes that the following expectations for behavior of
coaches, athletes, spectators, and parents are necessary to make a studentÕs
athletic experience as positive as possible. Those who do not abide by these expectations, may be asked
to leave. The KPASSP
Constitution also
includes similar sportsmanship guidelines for coaches and student-athletes.
Expectations for Behavior
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Exemplify the
highest moral character, behavior and leadership, adhering to strong standards
of ethics and integrity.
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Respect the
integrity and personality of the individual athlete.
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Abide by and
teach the rules of the game in letter and in spirit.
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Describe and
define respectful and disrespectful behavior, and emphasize that disrespectful
behavior will not be tolerated.
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Set a good
example for players and spectators to follow.
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Respect the
integrity and judgment of game officials.
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Refrain from
pushing the limits of the rules to gain an advantage in competition.
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Display
modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
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Accept and
understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of
representing your school and community.
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Live up to
the standards of sportsmanship established by the KPASSP, the school and the
coach.
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Treat
opponents with respect. Do not
speak negative words or display negative actions towards them.
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Wish
opponents well before the game and congratulate them in a sincere manner
following either victory or defeat.
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Respect the
integrity and judgment of game officials.
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Refrain from
pushing the limits of the rules to gain an advantage in competition.
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Win with
humility; lose with grace. Do both
with dignity. Avoid excessive
celebrating after a play or end of a game.
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Remember
that you are at a contest to support and cheer for your team and to enjoy the
competition, not to intimidate or ridicule the other team and its fans.
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Remember
that school athletics are learning experiences for student-athletes and that
mistakes are sometimes made.
Praise student-athletes in their attempts to improve themselves.
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Remember
that it is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally
assault others and be generally obnoxious.
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Show respect
for the opposing players, coaches, and spectators.
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Respect the
integrity and judgment of the game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote
the student-athlete.
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Recognize
and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
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Use only
those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
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Be a
positive role model through your own words and actions. Be willing to ask those around you who
might be displaying unacceptable behavior to stop.
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Be a
fan...not a fanatic!!
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Leave if
asked by the Athletics Coordinator or an administrator.
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Abide by the
expectations of a spectator.
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Understand
the purpose of educational athletics.
School sports are about student-athletes learning and having fun. TheyÕre not, for the most part, about
attempting to earn college athletic scholarships.
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Understand
that you are probably the biggest role model in your childÕs life. Carrying on wildly in the stands at
games or challenging the authority of coaches and officials does little to
model positive behavior in your childÕs presence.
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DonÕt live
your life through your childrenÕs athletic activities. This is their time. This is their place. Let them play.
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Recognize
that school coaches and administrators are in charge of your childÕs athletic
activities. DonÕt undermine their
authority--openly or behind the scenes.
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Make sure
that your cheers during games are those of support for your child--not
instructions as to how to play.
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Leave the
premises if asked by the Athletics Coordinator or an administrator.
(These expectations of behavior are taken from a sportsmanship
handbook put out by the Michigan High School Athletic Association.)
The
expectations that the athletic department has of the secondary principals,
Athletics Coordinator and the coaches are clearly stated in the CAJ Athletic
Staff Handbook. If a student-athlete or parent/guardian
would like to see these expectations, he/she should make an appointment to talk
to the Athletics Coordinator.
At the end of each
athletic season, the Athletics Coordinator along with the appropriate division principal
will evaluate the performance of each coach to determine whether to recommend a
contract for the next season. As part of the evaluation process, the
appropriate division principal and Athletics Coordinator will review and
consider the following:
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Evaluation of the
Coach: By a Parent/Guardian forms
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Evaluation of the
Coach: By a Team Member forms
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The evaluation completed by the Athletics Coordinator
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CoachÕs
Self-Evaluation Form
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End of Season Report
(completed by the coach)
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Such other performance
standards or criteria as may be applicable
The Athletics
Coordinator is responsible to make sure the appropriate forms get to the coach,
to all participating student-athletes and their parents/guardians. When the forms are completed they are
to be returned to the Athletics Coordinator.
As a student of CAJ a student-athlete must abide by all policies
in the CAJ Student Handbook. Participation in
athletics is a privilege, not a right.
It is expected that a
CAJ student-athlete will:
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Know and adhere to the
school and athletic department philosophies, as well as KPASSP philosophies.
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Know and adhere to the
mission statements and objectives of the school and athletic department.
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Know and adhere to the policies
established by the school, athletic department, KPASSP and the coach.
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Maintain the commitment
to the sport until the season is completed.
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Meet all attendance and
academic requirements.
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Be responsible for
academic assignments and may not miss a practice or contest in order to do
homework.
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Counsel with the coach
and/or Athletics Coordinator regarding any questions or concerns that may
arise.
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Practice and play
fairly, giving complete effort in all circumstances, and give credit in victory
to teammates and to opponents in defeat.
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Accept favorable and
unfavorable decisions, as well as victory and defeat, with equal grace.
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Demonstrate respect for
the coach and teammates, striving to build each other up and in no way be a
disruptive influence.
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Demonstrate respect for
opponents (which also includes their fans) and officials before, during and
after contests.
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Be fully responsible for
his/her own actions and the consequences of those actions.
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Respect the property of
others.
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Know that participation in
any sport requires an acceptance of risk of injury. These injuries could be
from minor to serious in nature.
If a
student-athlete is unable to completely adhere to the Code of Conduct, the coach will:
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Counsel with the
student-athlete.
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Notify the Athletics
Coordinator.
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Notify the parents.
When notified by the
coach of a violation, the Athletics Coordinator will notify the appropriate
division principal. The two of
them will review the case and make the final determination of the consequences,
which may be one of the following:
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Give the student-athlete
a prescribed amount of time to show improvement in the area in question.
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The student-athlete is
placed on suspension from the team for a given amount of time or a given amount
of contests.
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The student-athlete is
removed from the team.
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The student-athlete is
given an alternative consequence, as determined by the Athletics Coordinator
and the appropriate division principal.
These consequences do
not take the place of any consequences prescribed in the CAJ Student
Handbook, but will be in addition to
those consequences.
Each coach will
establish expectations for his/her team.
These expectations are approved by the Athletics Coordinator and are given
to team members both verbally and in writing once the coach has decided the
members of the team. The team
members are then required to sign a Student-athlete Commitment Form if they want to continue as a member of the team.
The athletic
department at CAJ views team captains as a valuable leadership training
experience. The process of
choosing a captain will not be taken lightly. The procedure is left up to each individual coach, but each
coach has been given a list of qualities (see below) to look for when making
his/her choice (the coach has the option as to the number of team captains
he/she wishes to have—in most cases it is one or two). Each coach is also given some leadership
training tools to help mentor the team captain or captains.
The middle school
philosophy stresses maximum participation, so middle school coaches at CAJ are
encouraged to give each member of their teams the opportunity to experience
team captain duties. In many
instances, the captainÕs duties are limited to the pre-contest meeting with the
officials.
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A positive role model:
strives to imitate Christ, hardworking, committed, dedicated, humble, willing
to lead by example, maintains a positive attitude, shows respect for coaches,
staff members, adults and peers.
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Exhibits good
citizenship: dependable, loyal, trustworthy, unselfish and has a great deal of
pride in the team, school and community.
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Committed to maintain
and promote moral and ethical standards: not afraid to stand up for what is
right.
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Has a strong self-image,
is mature, motivated, and has effective communication skills.
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Has a healthy,
well-balanced school life.
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Willingness to follow
team, athletic department and school rules.
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Willingness to act as a
liaison between teammates, coaches and Athletics Coordinator.
The CAJ athletic
department recommends that every team in every sport have at least one student
manager to assist the coach and the team.
Coaches are to select student managers after the teams have been decided
using the following criteria:
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Students must be in the
same school division as students on the team. (It is recommended that those students who were cut from the
team be given priority.)
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For single-sex
activities, students who are the same gender as the students on the team
receive priority.
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If the coach is the
opposite gender of the students on the team, the student manager must be the
same gender as the team.
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Each team may have a maximum
of one (1) official student manager, who is eligible to be absent from school
for away contests. Additional
student managers may only be permitted to be absent from school for away
contests by approval of the appropriate principal.
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The official student
manager for a team is eligible to attend the tournament(s) that the team will
attend as long as the managerÕs inclusion is within the number of
student-athletes each school is allowed to bring to the tournament(s).
A student from a
different division may be a manager of a team only with the approval of the
Athletics Coordinator and the appropriate division principal (e.g., a MS
student being a manager for a HS team or a HS student being a manager for a MS
team).
The coach should write
out the expectations for the manager so he/she is clear as to what his/her
duties are.
Managers are required
to sign the same Student-Athlete Commitment Form that the team members sign.
A junior or senior may
assist in coaching a lower level middle school team, if the high school
principal, middle school principal and Athletics Coordinator give him/her
permission to do so, and the coach responsible for the middle school team
agrees to supervise and mentor him/her.
Because this is a mentorship situation and a service opportunity for an
upper classman, the student will not receive payment for performing his/her
coaching duties. Student
coaches will have their transportation costs to away contests covered and will
be reimbursed 1000 yen for each away contest for meals.
Points of
consideration:
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It is recommended that
the student have at least four years of playing experience (MS and HS
combined), with at least one of those years at the varsity level.
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The student may not
participate in a sport during the same season as the middle school team he/she
is coaching.
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The student must have a
manageable academic and co-curricular load.
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The student will only
assist coaching a team of his/her same gender. (Exceptions can be made under certain circumstances as
determined by the principals and Athletics Coordinator.)
Whenever a team has an
activity that requires one or more overnights, in addition to the coach, the
team must be accompanied by a chaperone. Parents/guardians may be asked to be
chaperones. The school is
responsible to cover all of the expenses of the chaperone. There must be one (1) chaperone for
every ten (10) team members. The
selection process for chaperones is outlined in the CAJ Athletic Staff
Handbook.
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Be positive with your
child. Let him/her know that he/she is a valued member of the team and that
his/her efforts are not in vain.
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Do not offer excuses to
your child if he/she is not playing as much as he/she would like. Encourage
your child to work hard and do his/her best.
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As a fan, you are
entitled to cheer energetically, but don't become belligerent. Respect what the
officials, coaches and athletes are doing.
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Insist that your child
respect team rules, athletic department rules, school rules, rules of the
sport, contest officials, and maintain a high level of sportsmanship at all
times. Self-respect begins with self-control.
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Encourage your child to
have a healthy self-image.
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Encourage your child to
play for the love and enjoyment of the sport.
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Remind your child of the
benefits of being involved in athletics.
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Remember that the coach
is involved as a coach because he/she sincerely wants what is best for your
child. Coaches have different ways
of dealing with people and situations, and may have a differing coaching
philosophy and/or strategies then your own. DonÕt interfere with what the coach is trying to do/teach at
practices, at contests or in interactions with your child. Student-athletesÕ lives are enriched by
interaction with different types of leaders.
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Go through the proper
channels when questions, concerns or problems arise (see below).
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Generally, practices are
closed to any spectators. If you
would like to observe a practice, talk to the coach ahead of time and make sure
he/she doesnÕt mind.
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Remember that at a
contest you, the parent, represent Christ (because of your childÕs affiliation
with a Christian school), the school, your community and your child. Please be
a positive role model.
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Consult with the coach,
Athletics Coordinator, or appropriate level principal before making a decision
in regards to your childÕs participation in a sport for disciplinary reasons.
As your son/daughter
becomes involved in the sports program at CAJ, he/she will experience some of
the most rewarding moments of his/her life. It is important to understand
that there also may be times when things do not go the way your child
wishes. This is the opportunity for your child to talk with his or her
coach and discuss the situation. When your child handles the problem, it
becomes part of the learning and maturation process. There may also be
situations that require a conversation between the coach and the parent.
These are encouraged. ItÕs important that both parties have a clear
understanding of the otherÕs position. Please follow the following
procedures to help promote a resolution:
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Speak directly to the
coach to discuss the concern.
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If the concern is not
resolved, call the Athletics Coordinator to arrange a conference. A
meeting will be arranged with the coach, parent/guardian and Athletics
Coordinator.
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At this meeting, the
appropriate next step can be determined.
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If a resolution is not
reached after the meeting between the coach, parent/guardian and Athletics
Coordinator, then it can be taken to the appropriate division principal, then
to the Headmaster and finally to the School Board, if necessary. Please
respect this chain of command and take the necessary steps in problem solving.
Please do not attempt
to confront a coach before or after a contest. This can be an emotional
time for both the parent and coach. Meetings of this nature do not
promote resolutions.
Notify the coach
regarding scheduling conflicts well in advance.
Appropriate
concerns to discuss with the coach:
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The treatment of your
child, mentally and physically.
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Ways to help your child
improve.
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Concerns about your
child's behavior.
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Lack of communication
from the coach regarding schedules.
Issues not
appropriate to discuss with the coach:
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Playing time.
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It is very
difficult to accept your child's not playing as much as you may hope.
Coaches are professionals. They make judgments based on what they believe
to be best for all student-athletes involved.
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Team strategy.
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Play calling.
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Other student-athletes
on the team.
o A student-athlete must attend at least four class
periods in a school day in order to participate in a practice or contest on
that day. Any exceptions must be approved
by the appropriate division principal.
o If a student-athlete is absent from school on a Friday
and there is a practice or contest on the next day (Saturday), the
student-athlete may participate.
o If a student-athlete is at school but in
the nurseÕs office, he/she must still attend at least four classes in that
school day to participate in a practice or contest on that day.
o If a student-athlete misses a school day
due to an excused absence or a school sponsored event/field trip, he/she may participate
in the practice or contest scheduled for that day.
o If a student-athlete misses a school day
due to an unexcused absence, he/she may not participate in the practice or
contest scheduled for that day and will be equated with truancy.
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If a student-athlete
is at school but is serving an in-house suspension, he/she may not participate
in the practice or contest scheduled for that day and will be equated with
truancy.
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All student-athletes are
expected to be present and on time at all scheduled practices and all
scheduled contests while school is in session during the season of a particular
sport.
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Student-athletes who are
truant (stay away from a practice/contest without permission or explanation)
from practice are ineligible to participate in the next contest. The coach will contact the
student-athlete, parent/guardian and Athletics Coordinator when this happens.
o
Student-athletes who are
truant from three (3) practices are ineligible for further participation. The coach and the Athletics Coordinator
will confer with the appropriate division principal when this happens. The principal will make the final
decision and inform the parents/guardians. Student-athletes who are removed from a team for truancy
will be ineligible for co-curricular athletic and fine arts activities for the
current season and the next season.
o
Student-athletes are
expected to attend practices/contests and stay for the duration until dismissed
by the coach, unless other arrangements have been made in advance. This does
not warrant a student-athlete to leave practices/contests on a regular basis to
attend an outside activity, unless the coach agrees to the situation.
o
If a student-athlete
will miss practice(s)/contest(s) for any reason, other than planned absences
(see 8.5), he/she must give a written note from his/her parent/guardian to
his/her coach at least 24 hours in
advance. It is the sole
discretion of the coach to determine whether an absence is excused or unexcused. The
amount of playing time that will be cut and the length of the suspension are
also at the discretion of the coach, and are to be clearly stated verbally
(practice and pre-season parent/guardian meeting) and in writing (team rules).
Coaches may schedule practices and contests during
school holidays, but the following conditions must apply:
o
The student-athletes and
their parents/guardians must know about them at the beginning of the season.
o
Attendance is mandatory
unless the student-athlete has a planned family commitment and has returned a
completed and signed Absence Request Form to the coach.
o
Try-outs cannot be held.
á If, for some reason, it is unavoidable to hold try-outs
during a school holiday, those student-athletes who cannot attend will have
their try-outs as soon as school is in session. Team rosters cannot be finalized until all student-athletes
who wish to participate have been given the opportunity to try-out. The appropriate division principal must
approve any try-outs that are scheduled during a school holiday.
If a late
evening return from a contest is on a school night, student-athletes are expected
to be on time for their first period class the following day with all homework
assignments for the day completed.
A late return from a contest cannot be used as a valid excuse for not
having homework completed.
Planned absences for
family reasons (vacation, conference, etc.) by student-athletes during a sport
season are discouraged. In the event of an unavoidable absence, a
student-athlete must:
o
Be accompanied by
his/her parents for the planned absence.
o
Notify the coach several
days prior to the planned absence.
o
Practice one day for
each practice or contest missed prior to resuming competition. (Contest
day will count as a practice day.)
o
Be willing to assume the
consequences related to their status on that team as a starter, (reserve
status, etc.)
Each coach is responsible to establish a tardy policy
for his/her team. Possible
consequences may be reduction of playing time, not being able to start a
contest (for a starting player), suspension from practices/contests, dismissal
from the team, etc. The policy and
consequences must be clearly stated verbally (practice and parent/guardian
meeting) and in writing (team rules).
In order to maintain the Christian witness of CAJ,
participation in or practicing for cocurricular activities on Sunday will not
be allowed. Sunday travel to and
from cocurricular events is permitted at administrative discretion, but is not
required of students whose families object on grounds of conscience.
Cancellations
of practices/contests due to inclement weather will normally be made by 1:00 p.m.
Announcements concerning the status of athletic events will be made
during the school day. Parents may
call the Academic Office or check the CAJ website for cancellations. Athletes should always come to school
prepared to play or practice that afternoon/evening. It is better to be prepared then not. Do not assume a cancellation based on
the weather in the morning.
Decisions about cancellations after 3:30 p.m. will be made at the
game/practice site.
Cancellation
of practices/contests due to inclement weather will be made no later than 6:00 a.m. for morning practices/contests, not later
than 10:00 a.m. for afternoon
practices/contests and not later than 3:00 p.m. for evening
practices/contests. The coach is
responsible to contact his/her team personnel to inform them of the
decision.
o
When school is canceled
due to inclement weather there will be no athletic activities for that
day. This includes practices and scheduled contests.
o
When school is dismissed
early due to inclement weather or other unusual circumstances, there will be no
after-school athletic activities. This includes practices and scheduled
contests.
o
When school has a
delayed starting time, there will be no before-school athletic activities, but
any after-school athletic activities should not be affected. This includes
practices and scheduled contests.
The principal, in
cooperation with the guidance staff and teachers, will determine student
eligibility using the following criteria:
o
Students must display
satisfactory conduct and are expected to represent CAJ well.
o
Students who are on
academic probation due to failing one or more semester classes are permitted to
participate in one co-curricular activity at a time. For a student on academic
probation to participate in the activity, his/her parents must submit a letter
to the principal acknowledging their childÕs academic situation and requesting
that their child be allowed to participate in a co-curricular activity. This
letter must be submitted prior to starting each new activity.
A student must be enrolled in CAJ for at least ten
calendar days in order to be eligible to participate in sports offered at
CAJ. Students who are
home-schooled, whether or not they are a part of the School Support Services
program at CAJ, are not eligible to participate in co-co-curricular sports
offered at CAJ. If a student is
granted an exception to attend some classes at CAJ while completing the rest of
his/her academic requirements via home-schooling or correspondence, then the
principal and the Athletics Coordinator will determine if that student should
also be granted an exception to participate in sports offered at CAJ.
The following
8-semester rule does not necessarily apply to KPASSP sponsored events, but does
apply to DODDS (Department of Defense Dependant Schools) sponsored events.
o
A student shall not
compete in any competitive athletics who has been enrolled for more than eight
consecutive semesters starting with ninth grade. *A waiver to the 8-semester
rule will be considered by the principals for any one of the following reasons:
illness, transfer problems, and the inability of a school to field a team. The request for a waiver must be
submitted in writing to the league president by the school principal for
consideration at the next regular meeting.
A student whose parentÕs/guardianÕs
address changes, causing a change of school, becomes eligible immediately at
the new school if he/she was eligible in the school from which he/she moved.
A student must pass a physical examination performed by a certified
doctor to be eligible to participate in athletics. The
physical examination must be completed before the first day of practice or a current physical
examination form must be on file in the Health Center before a student-athlete
may participate.
A
student is ineligible if he/she has lost his/her amateur standing, i.e., has
accepted remuneration, gift, or donation directly or indirectly for
participating in an athletic contest or has participated under an assumed name
or has competed on a team, some player of which was paid for his or her
participation, or has entered into a playing contract with a professional club
or agent. Reference to a Ōgift or
donationĶ is not intended to preclude the acceptance of a medal or pin of small
intrinsic value which is customarily used for track and similar activities and
is presented by the sponsoring organization.
A
student is ineligible if he/she has, during the current school year, taken part
in an independent contest for a non-school sponsored team. The four criteria for distinguishing a
game from a scrimmage (only one need apply) are:
o
If the competition was
advertised or announced.
o
If admission was
charged.
o
If the score was
formally kept and/or time was kept.
o
If regular officials
were engaged for the game.
A
student is ineligible if he/she has transferred from one school to another for
athletic purposes because of undue influence by anyone connected with another
school or team.
A student
is ineligible if he/she accepts from any source a sweater, jersey, or any other
award exceeding twenty-five dollars (about ´2,750) in value per sport other
than those usually given by the school, such as medals, trophies, letters, and
other athletic insignia.
A
student who competes in any interscholastic athletic contests must be under
nineteen (19) years of age, except that a student whose nineteenth (19th)
birthday occurs on or after September 1 of a
current school year is eligible for the balance of that school year.
An eighth grader may participate in high school athletics if his/her age would make him/her ineligible as a 12th grader; otherwise, he/she may not participate if he/she has not been promoted to 9th grade.
The CAJ Student Handbook states, ŌCAJ forbids the use of tobacco, alcohol, or
other illegal drugs on or near school grounds, at any school-sponsored events,
or anywhere within the jurisdiction of the school.Ķ Any student who is found to Ōpossess, sell, give away, or
use any illegal or harmful substance such as drugs (including alcohol and
tobacco)Ķ will be in Ōserious trouble.Ķ
A CAJ student-athlete who is found in violation of this article will be
subject to the consequences stated in the CAJ Student Handbook.
o
We believe that there is
no such thing as responsible use of controlled substances/mood-altering
chemicals, alcohol, or tobacco by any student. Adolescent use is not only
against the law -- it jeopardizes the student's health and safety, and it
inhibits attainment of individual potential. Therefore, any use of controlled
substances/mood-altering drugs, alcohol, or tobacco by student-athletes will
not be tolerated.
o
We believe that
participation in athletics is a privilege, not a right. Student-athletes are in a highly visible setting of
leadership and/or competition/performance. Therefore, student-athletes will be
held to a higher accountability of conduct and behavior than the student
who chooses neither to participate nor to represent CAJ in co-curricular
activities.
o
We believe that the
responsibility of a student-athlete to his/her fellow student-athletes is a
year-round commitment and does not end with the season. Therefore, the policy
is in effect for all of the student-athleteÕs middle and high school years and
is enforced all twelve (12) months of the year.
o
We believe that the
school's ignoring a rumor implies consent. Therefore, coaches, advisors, and/or
administration will investigate all reports, information, or rumors.
o
We believe that the
parents/guardians of a student-athlete have a right to be informed. Therefore,
the parents/guardians will be contacted regarding findings by school staff.
o
We believe that being
caught in a school or community setting reflects poorly on the individual,
family, team/organization, and school. Therefore, violations of this nature
will carry penalties in regard to practices and/or contests.
If this policy is
violated by a student-athlete, in addition to the consequences prescribed by
the CAJ Student Handbook, the
student-athlete will immediately be suspended from further participation in
practices and contests. The coach,
Athletics Coordinator and appropriate division principal will meet to decide
the consequences in regard to further sports participation at CAJ.
Possible
consequences:
o
Limited suspension from
practices and contests for the current sport season.
o
Removal from the current
team for the remainder of the current sport season.
o
Removal from the current
team for the remainder of the current sport season, as well as being ineligible
to participate in any other sports for the remainder of the current school
year. At the beginning of the next
school year, the student-athleteÕs eligibility to participate in sports will be
reviewed by the Athletics Coordinator and the appropriate division principal
(they may include coach(es) on whose team(s) the student-athlete may
potentially tryout for or play on in the review process, if the they wish).
o
No further participation
in any sports at CAJ as long as the student attends CAJ.
Students-athletes
represent CAJ at practices and contests, whether they are home or away. As
such, they are required to dress in accordance with the dress code outlined in
the CAJ Student Handbook, with some exceptions, as well as the following
athletic department guidelines:
o
At practices, all student-athletes must wear clothing bottoms and
clothing tops at all times.
Females may not practice only in sports bras, and males must always have
shirts on. No midriffs should be
showing when standing, walking or sitting. A practice pinny may not be worn in place of a shirt,
practice jersey and/or sweat top.
Coaches may have additional dress requirements. The exceptions to the
school dress code are that student-athletes may:
á
Wear sports shorts.
á
Wear spats.
á
Wear skorts/skirts with
proper under garments.
á
Wear tighter fitting
shirts.
á
Have sports bra straps
showing and sports bras may be seen through mesh shirts.
Coaches will have the
primary responsibility to ensure that these exceptions are appropriate, but if
coaches are unsure about the appropriateness of dress in particular situations
they should consult the Athletics Coordinator. When student-athletes are found to be in violation, they
will be asked to get changed instead of being sent to the office.
o
At contests, all student-athletes must wear the uniforms
supplied/authorized by the school.
The coach may allow appropriate alternatives.
o
On the day of a contest,
the coach and his/her team will decide what the appropriate attire will be,
while keeping the following in mind:
á
Whether traveling to
away contests or before home contests, teams need to keep in mind that they are
representing the school as intentional ambassadors for Christ and should dress
accordingly.
á
Teams may dress in ŌspiritĶ
attire, but it must have prior approval by the coach and must be modest and in
good taste. If ŌspiritĶ attire is
to include the uniform, only the uniform top may be worn.
á
There may be occasions
where it is appropriate to travel to a contest in uniform.
Each coach is encouraged to set team rules in addition
to the guidelines in this handbook.
Specific expectations and the consequences for not meeting those
expectations should be clearly stated.
After being approved by the Athletics Coordinator, these rules will be
given in writing to all team members and their parents/guardians, and be fully
explained at the start of the season.
The Athletics Coordinator will also be given a copy of the team rules to
be kept on file in the athletic office.
It is the desire of the CAJ athletic department to see
as many students participate in the athletic program as possible. The athletic department encourages
coaches to keep as many students as they can without unbalancing the integrity
of their sport. Time, space, facilities, equipment, personal preferences,
likelihood of participation in contests and other factors will place
limitations on the most effective team size for any particular sport. When a coach has decided on who his/her
team members will be, the Athletics Coordinator and the appropriate division
principal must confirm the decision before student-athletes are informed and
team lists are posted. Generally, volleyball, basketball and soccer post team
lists, whereas cross country, tennis, wrestling, field hockey, and track do not
since the make up of the varsity and junior varsity squads tend to vary
throughout the season.
o In high school, freshman may be selected
to the varsity team. Seniors may not
be members of the junior varsity team.
o In middle school, the grade level of
students should not necessarily determine the teams they are placed on. It is the skill level of a student that
should be the primary determining factor.
Choosing the members
of athletic teams is the sole responsibility of the coaches of those teams.
Prior to trying out, the coach shall provide the following information to all
candidates for the team:
o
Extent of try-out
period.
o
Criteria used to select
the team.
o
Number of members to be
selected.
o
Practice commitment if
they make the team.
o
Game commitments.
When it is necessary
to make cuts for a team, the process will include three important
elements. Each candidate shall have:
o
Competed in a minimum of
three practice sessions.
o
Performed in at least
one intra-team scrimmage.
o
Been personally informed
(either in person, by phone or e-mail) of the cut by the coach, including the
reason(s) for the action.
Coaches will discuss
alternative possibilities for participation in the sport, or other areas in the
athletic program. Those candidates
that do not make the cut are given first choice of being the team
manager(s).
No student-athletes
will be cut from middle school teams.
Determining how much
playing time each player earns is at the discretion of the coach. Playing time
is a privilege and should be earned. The coach should be notified in advance,
when a student will miss practice. Below are some general goals the CAJ
athletic department strives for:
Middle School:
Instruction and active
participation is the primary concern and it is the goal that every
student-athlete participates in every contest as long as he/she is regularly
attending practice and abiding by team rules. Coaches are expected to play all
eligible players in each contest. However, this does not necessarily mean that
every player will receive an identical amount of playing time. Tournaments are different as teams
participate to win.
Junior Varsity:
Concepts of
competition and role-playing within a team setting enter in more, and may
result in some student-athletes not playing in some contests. However, coaches
are encouraged to play all eligible players in each contest during the regular
season.
Varsity:
Coaches should play as
many players as feasible. Playing time on this level is based on coaching
decisions made during practices and contests.
CAJ student-athletes
take on a sense of responsibility when they have been selected to participate
on athletic teams and have signed a commitment form. Therefore, they will be
held accountable for their commitment to their teammates, coaches, and school.
o
Student-athletes who
quit tennis, volleyball, basketball, field hockey or soccer after teams have been
announced will be ineligible for athletic and fine arts activities for the
current season and the next season.
o
Student-athletes who
quit cross-country, wrestling or track during or after the first meet will be
ineligible for athletic and fine arts activities for the current season and the
next season.
If a
student-athlete decides to quit a sport, the following procedures must be
followed:
o
Inform the
coach and Athletics Coordinator immediately.
o
Check in all CAJ issued
gear.
A student-athlete may
find it necessary to withdraw from a sport for a good reason after teams have
been selected. The Athletic Coordinator and the appropriate division principal
will determine whether the reason is sufficient to warrant an exception. In such cases, future participation in
co-curricular activities at CAJ will not be jeopardized.
Student-athletes are
not free to take or use athletic training supplies whenever they think they
need them. These supplies are only
to be handled by the Athletics Coordinator, coaches and authorized personnel,
or if given specific permission and instructions from the Athletics Coordinator
or coach. This also applies to the reusable ice-packs in the freezer in the
Athletics CoordinatorÕs office and the ice machine in the training room.
Student-athletes may
not tape other student-athletes unless they are qualified and under the direct
supervision of a coach. Taping
that is done poorly or improperly can do more harm than good.
Each student-athlete is responsible for all uniforms
(including warm-up and practice wear) and any equipment issued to him/her. They are to be returned as soon as
possible at the conclusion of the season, cleaned and in good condition. If any
or all of the gear is not returned, a fee will be assessed for all lost
gear. Also, if any or all the gear
comes back with more than the acceptable amount of wear after a season of use,
a fee will be assessed for the damage.
The Athletics Coordinator will determine the amount of the fee.
Student-athletes need
to be aware of their responsibility as team members to take good care of school
equipment and report any abuses to their coach or Athletics Coordinator.
Replacing or repairing equipment can be expensive.
o
Athletic
Department-issued equipment is to be worn/used only during practice and
contests, or with the permission of the coach. At no time are student-athletes
to use school-issued equipment or wear school-issued uniforms for:
á
Physical education
classes.
á
School wear (note the
exceptions below).
á
School events.
á
Casual wear outside of
school.
o
If student-athletes
personally purchase a portion of their practice or game uniform, they may wear
these items at their own discretion.
o
A student-athlete may
not wear any part of his/her contest uniform for practice.
o
A student-athlete may
wear his/her uniform top or contest jersey on contest days only. Normally, the
wearing of school athletic items will be reserved for special occasions.
o
A uniform deposit is not required from the student-athlete when equipment
and/or uniforms are issued. At the
conclusion of the season when uniforms and equipment have been collected, the
student-athlete may be charged for damage beyond the reasonable wear after a
season of use or for not having turned in gear. When this is the case, the student-athlete will be charged
the amount it would cost to replace the gear. The Athletics Coordinator will determine this amount.
In the event a college recruiter contacts a student-athlete
personally, that student-athlete has an obligation to work through his/her
coach and the athletic department. The student-athlete must inform his/her
coach of such a contact as soon as possible.
An individual student
who attempts to participate in too many co-curricular activities will,
undoubtedly, be in a position of a conflict of obligations. The athletic department recognizes that
each student should have the opportunity for a broad range of experiences in
the area of co-curricular activities and, to this end, will attempt to schedule
events in a manner so as to minimize conflicts.
Students have a responsibility to do everything they
can to avoid a continuous conflict. This would include being cautious about
belonging to too many activities where conflicts are bound to happen. It also means notifying the staff
sponsors involved immediately when a conflict does arise.
Student-athletes need to recognize, however, that
absences from practices will hinder their skill development and physical
conditioning, as well as jeopardize team unity. Time missed from practice
will influence a student-athleteÕs performance, and, therefore, his/her
position with the team.
Where conflicts arise,
the staff must cooperate with each other and the student-athlete to devise a
solution that will be in the best interest of the student. The final
decision as to which event or activity the student will participate in should
be based on the following:
o
The related importance of
each event.
o
The individual
importance of each event to the student.
o
The contribution the
student can make to each event.
o
The time at which the
events were scheduled.
o
Discussion with the
parent.
o
Discussion with the
student-athlete.
Middle school student-athletes will only be allowed to
participate in one major co-curricular activity per season.
If
a CAJ student-athlete or coach is ejected from a non-KPASSP sponsored contest,
he/she will be suspended from the next scheduled contest (whether KPASSP
sponsored or not). CAJ athletic department policy allows for the appropriate
division principal and the Athletics Coordinator to have the option to extend
the suspension for up to three contests, if they believe the reasons for the ejection
warrant such action. The option to
extend the suspension also applies to KPASSP sponsored contests. See section 13.3 for KPASSP ejection
guidelines.
The
athletic department strongly discourages student-athletes from having jobs in
which they work for more than five (5) hours per week during their sports
season.
When
a team finishes its season the team may decide to have a party to celebrate and
reflect upon the season. The
Athletics Coordinator should be notified of the time and place of the party at
least five days in advance of the party. If a team wishes to use any school
facilities, then a Facilities Request Form must be completed and submitted at least one
week in advance. It is not
the responsibility of the athletic department or the Athletics Coordinator to
arrange and organize these events.
The decision to have a party is the sole discretion of the coach and
he/she will be the person held responsible for the event, but he/she does not
necessarily need to organize and run the event (this may be done by the team
captains, other team members, and/or parents).
Harassment in any form
will not be tolerated. The term harassment includes but is not limited to slurs, jokes, or other
verbal, graphic or physical conduct relating to an individualÕs race, color,
religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, age or handicap/disability.
Ethnic harassment
includes the use of any derogatory word, phrase or action characterizing a
given racial or ethnic group that creates an offensive educational environment.
Sexual harassment
shall consist of unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other inappropriate verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when:
o
Submission to such conduct
is made explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of a studentÕs athletic
status.
o
Submission to or
rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for athletic decisions affecting
the individual.
o
Such conduct deprives a
student of educational aid, benefits, services or treatment.
o
Such conduct has the
purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the studentÕs school
performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive education
environment.
Students may not make
statements that verbally intimidate, are hurtful, threaten, lead to feelings of
discomfort, or are racist or sexist in nature. If one student-athlete
verbally intimidates or harasses a second, the second student-athlete is to
tell a coach, staff member, counselor, nurse, or principal. Under no
conditions is retaliation permitted.
Complaints of
harassment shall be investigated promptly, and corrective action shall be taken
when allegations are verified. Confidentiality of all parties shall be
maintained. Neither reprisals nor
retaliation shall occur as a result of good faith charges of harassment.
Each student-athlete
shall be responsible to maintain an educational environment free from all forms
of unlawful harassment. Each student-athlete shall be responsible to
respect the rights of their fellow student-athletes and to ensure an atmosphere
free from all forms of unlawful harassment.
Students may choose to
report harassment complaints orally or in writing to:
o
A principal.
o
The Athletics
Coordinator.
o
A staff member.
o
A coach.
o
A counselor.
o
The school nurse.
Any staff member that receives harassment complaints
from student-athletes should report such complaints to the appropriate division
principal.
Hazing
in athletic activities is prohibited. Hazing is defined as doing or coercing
another, including the victim, to do any act of initiation toward any student
or other organization that causes or creates a substantial risk for causing
mental or psychological or physical harm to any person. No student athlete
shall plan, encourage, or engage in any form of hazing in practices,
competition, or performances. Permission, consent, or assumption of risk by an
individual subject to hazing does not lessen the prohibition contained in this
policy. A student-athlete may be denied participation from athletics for
violation of this policy.
There will be occasions when teams will return from a contest late
in the evening and public transportation will soon be no longer running or is
no longer running. The coach will
inform his or her team of those contests where a late return should be
anticipated. Those student-athletes
who use public transportation in their commute should make the appropriate arrangements,
such as:
o
Arrange to
be picked up by vehicle by a parent/guardian.
o
Arrange to
go in the vehicle of a team member who can drop you off at your home because
your home is on the way to your team memberÕs home.
o
Arrange to
spend the night at the home of a team member who lives close to the school.
o
Arrange to
be dropped off at a train station on the return to CAJ.
Every student-athlete
will be issued a locker and a lock in the locker room and is responsible to see that at
the end of the school year both are in the same condition they were in when
assigned. Any malfunction of
lockers must be reported to the coach immediately. Each student-athlete is encouraged to make sure that the
locker is kept securely locked at all times and to share neither the
combination, nor the locker with any other student. All personal items need to be kept in locked
lockers—students are to lock their own belongings in the lockers they
have been assigned. A student may not
lock personal/valuable items in the locker of someone else. Students whose lockers are left
unlocked or who do not put personal items in their lockers will not be allowed
to participate in P.E. class or sports practice depending on when the
infraction occered. The
school is not responsible for lost or stolen items, especially if the lockers from which those items came
are not locked properly or if the items were left out of the locker.
All student-athletes
who use the locker rooms are to behave appropriately and are responsible to
keep the areas tidy.
Any music played at
practices or contests must be obtained legally and must be approved by the
school administration. The sound
system in the gym may only be operated with permission from the coach or the
Athletics Coordinator.
12.19 Nationality
Restrictions
In order that CAJ
participants of all nationalities be allowed to take part in a given
cocurricular event, CAJ will participate only at venues in which all of its
participants (students, coaches, sponsors) are allowed to attend. If it is not possible for all participants to attend, due to restrictions
based on nationality, CAJ will work with schools to find venues which do not restrict
participation.
Student-athletes who are
not currently in a sport, but who are preparing for an upcoming sport season,
may use the equipment in the weight room and may check out other
equipment from the Athletics Coordinator.
Please keep in mind the current sports teams have the first priority for
facility and equipment usage, so things may not be available for use. A student-athlete must be done with
his/her training and finished in the locker room by 5:30 p.m.
At the beginning of
each season after the team selection process is completed each coach will
schedule a Parent/Guardian Meeting
to go over logistical matters and expectations and requirements of the
student-athletes and parents/guardians in regard to the season at hand.
Parents/guardians will be given an opportunity to ask questions of the
coach. The coach will:
o
Make sure each
parent/guardian has a copy of the CAJ Athletic Handbook.
o
Address relevant
guidelines in the CAJ Athletic Handbook.
o
Address team rules that
the student-athlete is expected to comply with.
o
Address parent/guardian
expectations.
o
Address other issues
that the coach feels are important.
Parents/guardians will
be asked to sign the Parent/Guardian
Consent Form covering such things
as sportsmanship, permission for their children to participate, acknowledgement
of risk, compliance with policies in the CAJ Athletic Handbook, Emergency Medical Release, etc.
The athletic
department strives to provide student-athletes with a safe and enjoyable
environment in which to participate. Consequently, all athletic department
staff have a responsibility to reduce and/or eliminate all potential safety
hazards. It is vital to
understand that participation in athletics involves inherent risks. Athletic
department staff members are obligated to act in a prudent manner in order to
prevent foreseeable accidents and injuries. When parents/guardians sign the Parent/Guardian Consent Form giving their permission to allow their children to participate in a
particular sport at CAJ, they are acknowledging these risks and may not hold CAJ liable, unless it is found that CAJ
was negligent.
When a
team is scheduled to have a late practice or a late evening due to a scheduled contest,
the coach may ask or require all or some members of his/her team to attend a
supervised study time before the practice or contest. This study time will be supervised either by the coach or
another adult.
All
team personnel should travel to and from away athletic contests in
transportation provided by the athletic department unless the parents or
guardians make previous arrangements. Team personnel who desire to travel to and/or
return home from away contests separately from the team must have their
parents/guardians complete and sign the Travel Release Form (available in the Athletics
CoordinatorÕs office) and then must give the form to their coach, in
advance (at least 24 hours prior
to departure to a contest).
Because many coaches believe that it is important for teams to travel to
contests together as much as possible, coaches may not give approval for team
personnel to travel to contests separately. In such cases, coaches are responsible to contact
parents/guardians directly to explain why their children are not being allowed
to travel to contests separately from the team, even though parents/guardians
have given them permission to do so.
If a parent/guardian approaches the coach at an away game and requests
that his/her child go home with him/her the coach may agree.
The
athletic department will cover transportation costs no matter what mode of
transportation is arranged, as long as team personnel travel with the team. If a student-athlete is given
permission to travel directly to a contest using public transportation, the
actual fare spent (beyond what the pass covers) will be reimbursed to the
student-athlete either by the coach or the Athletics Coordinator. Parents/adults who are asked to take at
least four team personnel with them in their personal vehicles will be
reimbursed ´45 per kilometer, plus any
tolls. In order for a parent/adult
to drive players in his/her personal vehicle, he/she must:
o
Be an approved volunteer
(or have another approved application on file with the Personnel Coordinator).
o
Have a copy of a valid
Japanese driverÕs license and vehicle insurance on file with the Personnel
Coordinator.
See
the table below as to the amount of reimbursement. The Athletics Coordinator is responsible to get the
reimbursements back to those who drove.
|
Travel to : |
Round Trip (km) |
Tolls |
Amount of Reimbursement |
|
AJIS |
30 |
None |
1200 yen |
|
ASIJ |
30 |
None |
1200 yen |
|
Haneda Track |
75 |
|
3000 yen + |
|
ISSH |
train |
|
---- |
|
Kinnick-Ikego |
160 |
|
6400 yen + |
|
Kinnick-gym |
175 |
|
7000 yen + |
|
NIS |
train |
|
---- |
|
Niiza (field/track/gym) |
10 |
None |
400 yen |
|
Ome |
60 |
None |
2400 yen |
|
Seisen |
50 |
None |
2000 yen |
|
St. MaryÕs |
50 |
None |
2000 yen |
|
St. Maur |
105 |
|
4200 yen + |
|
Tama Hills |
45 |
None |
1800 yen |
|
YCAC |
110 |
|
4400 yen + |
|
YIS |
105 |
|
4200 yen + |
|
Yokota |
55 |
None |
2200 yen |
|
Zama |
110 |
1500 yen |
5900 yen |
Coaches,
in conjunction with the vehicle drivers, who are ultimately in charge, will
assume all responsibility for conduct and discipline on the vehicles.
o
Team personnel are to be
at the point of departure on time.
o
Team personnel who miss
the departure of the team and travel to the contest late shall not be permitted
to compete, unless there were extenuating circumstances.
o
Because the driver is
ultimately in charge of all the occupants in his/her vehicle, he/she will be
respected and obeyed by the team personnel in the vehicle at all times.
o
No food or drink is
allowed in the vehicle unless the driver has given permission.
o
Team personnel are
expected to dress appropriately.
o
Team personnel are
expected to conduct themselves in an appropriate manner at all times.
o
Electronic devices may
be used with the permission of the coach.
When used, such devices must be used with headphones.
o
Team personnel are to return
home in the same vehicle in which they traveled to the contest, unless the
coach is given a written note from a parent/guardian stating otherwise or the
coach decides otherwise.
o
All passengers must wear
seat belts (folding (jump) seats without seatbelts may not be used).
All
team personnel and any family members or others who will be attending athletic
events on military bases must have the following on file with the Athletics
Coordinator:
á
Full name as it appears
in the passport.
á
Birthday.
á
Nationality.
á
Passport number and
expiration date.
á
If driving: license
plate number, color and make of vehicle, copy of driverÕs license.
á
Home phone number.
á
Address.
The
Athletics Coordinator needs to know at least two (2) weeks before the contest
that you wish to attend if you would like to be on the list along with the team
personnel.
Escorts
are needed on Kinnick and Zama.
Contact the Athletics Coordinator if you are planning to drive to get
information regarding the escort.
All
team personnel and spectators on a military base for a contest are allowed to
buy meals at the food court, but under no circumstances (with the exception of
explicit, written permission from the Base Commander) are allowed to buy
anything in the commissary, shoppette or any other shops. The United States SOFA agreement
prohibits non-military personnel from using these facilities unless given
explicit, written permission from the Base Commander. Neither is it acceptable to ask those with military
privileges to buy items for non-military personnel.
Team
personnel and spectators from CAJ are expected to abide by the civilian
requirements of the military dress code when on any military base. The CAJ dress code does fall within the
requirements of the military dress code.
However, the military dress code does not allow for ŌactiveĶ sportswear
to be worn in some of its facilities (commissaries, shops, restaurants, cafeterias,
etc.). ŌActiveĶ sportswear is
athletic clothing that has been used for working out/playing sports in prior to
entering a facility other than a gym.
This means that players may not wear their uniforms to the food court
after their contest. They either
need to have changed clothes or be wearing clean sweats over their uniform.
Any prospective
student-athlete who will enroll in college as a freshman and plans to compete
in NCAA Division I or Division II athletics must register with the NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse is an agency which will
provide initial-eligibility certification for all prospective student-athletes
wishing to compete as freshmen at NCAA member institutions offering Division I
or II athletics. The Clearinghouse is not a placement agency or an admissions
office - it will not locate a college/institution for student-athletes to
attend. The NCAA Clearinghouse will provide the student's initial-eligibility
certification results to all colleges/universities that request to receive this
information. There are several documents required to apply to the
Clearinghouse. Foreign (international) student-athletes must submit all of the
following items:
o
NCAA Initial-Eligibility
Clearinghouse Online Application for Foreign Student-Athletes. www.ncaaclearinghouse.net This online application requires a
$75.00 payment by MasterCard/VISA. The fee is not refundable should you decide
not to attend an NCAA institution.
o
Original academic
records (or certified [attested] copies of the original documents) sent (not
faxed) to the Clearinghouse.
o
Score(s) from either the
ACT or SAT standardized tests, reported directly to the Clearinghouse by
requesting code "9999."
All
international student documents should be sent to the NCAA Clearinghouse by
regular surface or air-mail.
NCAA
Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse
2255
North Dubuque Road
P0
Box 4044
Iowa
City,
IA 52243-4044
USA
A senior may not participate in junior varsity competition, unless a waiver has been granted by the Chairman of KPAC (Kanto Plains Athletics Coordinators) and the school.
Individual
dual (two sports) participation in a sports season is disallowed in all league
sports.
It is
strongly recommended that high school teams shall not participate until they
have practiced a minimum of ten practice days.
If a
student-athlete is ejected from a contest for bad behavior or negligence of rules,
then it is also extended to the next regular league contest. (Note: For Cross Country, it is extended to the next meet.)
Coaches should have the same expectations and
consequences as student-athletes when sent out of a contest. If a coach is ejected from a contest
for bad behavior or negligence of rules, then it is also extended to the next
regular league contest. (Note: For
Cross Country, it is extended to the next meet.)
All CAJ students are automatically enrolled in an
accident insurance policy. If a
student-athlete is injured in a way requiring medical treatment, the
student-athlete or parent is encouraged to seek guidance from the Business
Office staff in making insurance claims.
On the Parent/Guardian Consent Form that a parent/guardian must sign in order for his/her child to
participate in a particular sport there is an ŌEmergency Medical ReleaseĶ
statement that by signing the Parent/Guardian Consent Form the parent/guardian is agreeing to. It states:
ŌAs a parent or
guardian. I do herewith authorize
the treatment by a qualified and licensed medical doctor attending my child in
the event of a medical emergency which, in the opinion of the attending
physician may endanger his or her life, cause disfigurement, physical
impairment or undue discomfort if delayed. This authority is granted only after a reasonable effort has
been made to reach me. The release
is completed and signed of my own free will with the purpose of authorizing
medical treatment under emergency circumstances in my absence.Ķ
The coach will have
all student-athletesÕ Parent/Guardian
Consent Forms with him/her at each
practice and contest.
If the coach
of a student-athlete is not present when he/she sustains an injury, he/she must
report the injury to the coach. It
is very important that the coach be aware of any injury a member of his/her
team sustains, no matter how minor it may seem, so that the coach will not
unknowing make the injury worse by expecting a normal level of participation
from the injured student-athlete. If the
injury a student-athlete sustained was of a more serious nature which required
fairly extensive treatment from a medical doctor and has kept the
student-athlete from participating in the sport for five (5) or more days, the student-athlete will not be permitted to participate
in practices and contests until the coach receives a Return to Activity Form (available in the Health Center or the Athletics
CoordinatorÕs office) completed and signed by his/her doctor.
All of the
athletic department staff are trained and certified in first aid and CPR. When an injury occurs at practice or a
contest, the coach will assess the situation and take the necessary steps
(outlined in the CAJ Athletic Staff Handbook).
If, in the coachÕs opinion, the injury will keep the student-athlete
from participating for a day or more, the coach will fill out the Injury
Report Form and send it
home with the injured student-athlete so a parent/guardian is informed of the
injury and is aware of the suggested plan of action. Copies of the form should be given to the school nurse and
the Athletics Coordinator. An
injured student-athlete should not be allowed to travel home alone, so it is
the responsibility of the coach to make the necessary arrangements.
When an
injury occurs at practice or contest, the coach will:
o
Immediately stop the
activity.
o
Assess the injury and
provide immediate care.
o
If at school, send for
the nurse (if still on duty) or another athletic department staff member to
give assistance. Send for an
administrator.
o
If at another school,
ask the coach of the other team to find assistance, if there are not other
coaches or adults from CAJ present.
o
Determine whether or not
to initiate the medical emergency procedures.
o
Complete the Injury Report Form
and make sure it gets home to a parent/guardian. A follow up phone call is
recommended to make sure a parent/guardian received the form and to make any
clarifications or answer any questions.
o
The coach
will remain with the injured student-athlete to provide necessary first aid
until medical help arrives. The coach
will strive to provide an environment that stabilizes the injured
student-athlete and will not cause further injury or trauma.
o
The
emergency action plan will be activated.
o
If the
injury occurs during practice, the practice may be suspended or cancelled. It may be appropriate to cancel a contest.
o
If the parents/guardians
are not on the scene when the ambulance is ready to leave, the coach will
travel with the injured student-athlete in the ambulance (if the injury occurs
at an away contest, a responsible adult will remain with the team, while the
coach accompanies the injured student-athlete in the ambulance), and will
remain with the student-athlete until the parents/guardians arrive.
o
When
appropriate, the coach will call the Athletics Coordinator and/or appropriate
division principal.
A
parent/guardian has the responsibility to inform the school nurse of any
existing medical condition (e.g., asthma, diabetes, juvenile arthritis,
scoliosis, serious allergies, anemia, etc.) that his/her child has, how to care
for it, and what to do in an emergency before that childÕs participation in a
sport begins. The school nurse will pass on any pertinent information to the
Athletics Coordinator who will, in turn, pass on the information to the
appropriate coaches. The athletic
department staff will maintain confidentiality of all matters at all times.
CAJ
Student-athletes should model healthy, balanced lifestyle, which includes:
o
Eating a well-balanced
diet
o
Maintaining a healthy
weight
o
Getting adequate sleep
o
Refraining from using
performance-enhancing substances
The
Athletic Coordinator and/or appropriate division principal may speak to a
student-athlete and if necessary his/her parents if concerns arise regarding
student-athlete health.
What should I do after suffering an injury?
The best principle to follow is PRICE:
P =
protection: Protect the area from further injury.
R = rest:
Avoid irritating the area until pain is diminished.
I = ice:
Ice the injured area 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off for 48-72 hours after
injury.
C =
compression: Wrap the injury with an ace bandage or other wrap to prevent
increased swelling.
E =
elevate: Raise the injured area above the heart to reduce blood flow and
swelling.
When can I put heat on an injury?
Heat can be applied 48-72 hours after the injury occurred or when
active swelling has stopped (may be more than 72 hours).
When should I return to activity?
Return to activity should occur when the pain in the injured area
is gone, motion is normal and strength has returned. This may be 2 days to 6
weeks depending on the injury. Proper treatment and rehabilitation can
facilitate healing, prevent future re-injury and decrease time spent out of
activity.
What is the best way to prevent injuries?
The best way to prevent injuries is to perform a proper warm-up
and stretching session prior to the activity and to cool down afterwards.
á
Warm up: 5-10 minutes of light jogging or
bicycling
á
Stretching: stretch the muscles to be used 2 to 3
times each holding 15-20 seconds (don't bounce)
á
Cool down: after activity do 5 minutes of light
jogging followed by light stretching. The cool down followed by stretching
helps decrease muscle soreness later.
What is a concussion?
How long should a student-athlete be kept from participating?
A concussion is an injury resulting from a violent blow or trauma
to the head, causing, at a minimum, a temporary loss in brain function. It is
one of the more common injuries sustained by young athletes. Concussions are typically divided into
three distinct categories based on the level of severity:
á
Grade 1: A
mild concussion occurs when a person does not lose consciousness (i.e., pass
out) although the individual may seem dazed.
á
Grade 2: A
slightly more severe form occurs when a person does not lose consciousness, but
has a period of confusion and does not recall the event.
á
Grade 3: A
classic concussion, which is the most severe form, occurs when a person loses
consciousness for a brief period of time and has no memory of the event. The
individual should be evaluated by a healthcare provider as soon as possible
after the injury.
It is often difficult to recognize a concussion in a young athlete,
since the initial signs of a concussion may be subtle. Parents and coaches
should be aware of the following early warning signals:
amnesia, confusion, memory loss, headache, drowsiness, loss of
consciousness, impaired speech, ringing in the ears, unequal pupil size,
nausea, vomiting
According to many medical experts, a dangerous misconception
exists that a loss of consciousness always accompanies a concussion. It is
important that coaches, athletic trainers and parents diligently watch for
other symptoms after a possible brain injury, such as a vacant stare, delayed
verbal and motor responses, increased sensitivity to light or sound,
irritability, depression, poor coordination, fatigue, sleep disturbances, and
loss of sense of taste or smell. Another disturbing misconception is the notion
that if loss of consciousness does not occur, the concussion is minor, and the
athlete can safely return to action. Coaches, parents and athletes need be made
aware and understand that no sports-related concussions are ever minor.
Unfortunately, many coaches and parents often minimize the
seriousness of concussion injuries. These misinformed individuals consider
concussions to be part of the game and encourage injured athletes to "play
through" the injury, particularly if an injured child is the star player
on the team. The key factor to remember is that a child who returns to activity
too soon risks a more serious injury, known as second-impact syndrome. This
condition occurs when the athlete experiences a second brain injury before the
first has healed. Even if the second injury is milder than the first, the
combination can cause brain swelling and can potentially lead to death within
minutes. The important point is that a concussion is an invisible, often
short-lived event that can be extremely dangerous, no matter how minor it may
appear.
According to the American Academy of Neurology, grading the
severity of concussions can be very helpful in deciding when an injured child
should be allowed to return to activity. An individual suffering a Grade 1
concussion, for example, should be immediately removed from participation and
examined by appropriately trained healthcare professionals (e.g., athletic
trainers, physical therapists, physicians) for other symptoms every five
minutes. Keep in mind that because many young athletes will attempt to downplay
the severity of their injuries, it is not sufficient to simply ask them if they
are feeling O.K. A better approach is to ask the individual specific questions
and test them for orientation (e.g., time, day of the week, location),
concentration (e.g., months of year or the alphabet in reverse order) and
memory (e.g., recent newsworthy events, outcome of previous game). They also
should be monitored for nausea or vomiting, disorientation, slurred speech,
unequal pupils, noticeable restlessness or stiff neck. The athlete may return
to activity if no symptoms develop in 20 minutes of sideline evaluation. Grade
1 is the only level of severity at which a player can possibly return to play
after suffering a concussion.
Individuals who sustain a Grade 2 concussion should be removed
from participation and closely monitored on the sidelines for signs of
increasing brain injury. Parents should be instructed to carefully watch their
child throughout the night for sudden changes in mental status (e.g., acting
dazed, forgetful or groggy), vomiting, unequal pupils or a severe headache. In
addition, the injured child should be seen by a physician the next day. The
first 24 hours after injury are extremely critical, although serious symptoms
can appear later. Should none develop, the athlete can return to practice or
games in one week.
If a child sustains a Grade 3 concussion, airway, breathing,
circulation and cervical spine should be checked first, and then he or she
should be taken by ambulance to the nearest hospital emergency department. The
child should not return to practice for at least 30 days or for the rest of the
season if he or she has had more than one previous concussion.
Please keep in mind that the information presented in here is not
intended as a substitute for medical treatment. If you have a medical issue or
concern, consult a physician.
Source: Bryant, Cedric X. ACE FitnessMatters, September/October
2003.
Lettering in a sport
is both an award and an honor. It is an award because the student-athlete must
meet certain requirements in order to receive it. It is an honor because it is
bestowed upon the student-athlete by a coach. Neither awards nor honors are
given upon demand. Students need to understand that no system is perfect and
that bestowing letters is ultimately a subjective act. The goal in giving
letters is to recognize diligence and excellence.
To receive a JV pin or
Varsity letter or pin in any sport, athletes must:
o
Maintain eligibility for
the entire season.
o
Maintain 100% attendance
at all practices and games, unless excused by the coach.
o
Demonstrate the
motivation, positive attitude, effort and coachability appropriate with being a
member of a team.
o
Meet requirements of the
individual sport or be recommended by the coach to receive a letter.
Varsity
First award
o A gold ŌKĶ
o Sport pin
o Certificate of participation
Subsequent awards
o Sport pin
o Certificate of participation
Junior Varsity
o JV pin
o Certificate of participation
Team Captain
o Captain pin
Team Manager
o Manager pin
o Certificate of participation
Middle School
o Certificate of participation
The varsity ŌKĶ award shall be presented to
student-athletes who have satisfied the participation requirements listed
below, completes all team obligations, finishes the season in good standing
and/or receives the recommendation of the coach.
Basketball: To
letter in high school varsity boysÕ and girlsÕ basketball, student-athletes
selected for the varsity team must meet all general requirements and
participate in at least half of all quarters throughout the varsity season with
the exception that any senior on the varsity team automatically earns a varsity
letter, regardless of the quarters played, if he/she has maintained his/her
eligibility and 100% attendance.
Cross-country:
To letter in high school varsity boysÕ and girlsÕ cross-country, student-athletes
selected for the varsity team must meet all general requirements and meet one
of the following performance criteria:
o
Collect points equal to
3 times the number of teams CAJ competes against.
o
Collect points equal to
2 times the number of teams CAJ competes against and run a time under 18:30
(boys) or 17:00 (girls) on the Tama Hills course.
o
Collect points equal to
the number of teams CAJ competes against and run a time under 18:00 (boys) or
17:00 (girls) on the Tama Hills course.
o
Run a time under 17:00
(boys) or 15:30 (girls) on the Tama Hills course.
Points are awarded as
follows:
1st-7
points
2nd-6
points
3rd-5
points
4th- 4
points
5th- 3
points
6th- 2
points
7th- 1
point
An additional point
can be earned for each of the opponentsÕ top 5 runners in front of whom a
runner places.
Field Hockey:
To letter in high school girlsÕ field hockey, student-athletes selected for the
varsity team must meet all general requirements and play in the equivalent of
two full varsity games.
Soccer:
To letter in high school varsity boysÕ soccer, student-athletes selected for
the varsity team must meet all general requirements and participate in
one-fourth of all varsity matches played.
Tennis: To
letter in high school varsity boysÕ and girlsÕ tennis, student-athletes
selected for the varsity team must meet all general requirements and
participate in three varsity matches.
Track: To
letter in high school boysÕ and girlsÕ track, student-athletes selected for the
varsity team must meet all general requirements and:
o
Earn points equal to the
number of opponents CAJ runs against.
o
Run, jump, or throw
better than an average of the 3 previous yearsÕ 6th place finish at finals.
o
Place in the top 6
positions in an individual event.
o
Place in the top 3 positions
at finals in a relay.
Volleyball: To
letter in high school girlsÕ volleyball, student-athletes must meet all general
requirements and be on the varsity for one-half of the volleyball season.
Wrestling: To
letter in high school varsity wrestling, student-athletes selected for the
varsity team must meet all general requirements and earn points equivalent to
the number of matches and tournaments (e.g., 1996-97, 5 matches plus 3
tournaments equals 8 points). Points are earned in the following manner:
o
One point for each
weigh-in (double duals are counted as 2).
o
One point for each match
won.
o
One point for each pin.
Managers/Trainers:
To receive a letter a student must manage or train for the same varsity team
satisfactorily for two seasons.
Lettering criteria that pertain to all
sports:
o A student-athlete who moves from the JV level of
competition to the varsity level will receive a varsity letter, provided the
student-athlete has met the requirements for that sport.
o Injury rule: Any student-athlete who is a starter or
plays regularly and is thereafter injured may be awarded a letter, if in the
coachÕs judgment he/she would have met the lettering requirements.
o Complete the season in good standing with the school
and coach.
It is the responsibility of the Athletics Coordinator
to organize and distribute the awards to the student-athletes.
o The KPASSP will award a league championship patch to each lettering player on the championship team. These awards are for regular season competition, not league tournaments.
o The KPASSP will award All-Star patches in each sport as indicated by the guidelines of that sport.
o The KPASSP will award a first place trophy to the winner of each KPASSP sponsored league tournament.
o
The KPASSP will award a championship banner for the
first time a school wins a particular sport.
The types of tournament awards are subject
to what organization is sponsoring the tournament and who is directing the
tournament.
Annually the CAJ athletic department gives
a medallion/plaque to one male and one female CAJ student-athlete who the
coaches of high school sports have voted as the outstanding athletes of the year. In order to be on the ballot the
student-athlete must have been in at least two (2) sports and either received
recognition as an MVP or All-Star or must have lettered in three (3) varsity
sports in the school year.
It is the responsibility of the Athletics
Coordinator to make up the ballot of eligible athletes, distribute it to the
coaches of high school sports, and collect the ballots. The ballots will be returned to a
designated CAJ staff member, other than the Athletics Coordinator, to tabulate
the results and report them to the Athletics Coordinator. Final approval for the award is given
by the Leadership Team.
The CAJ Senior Athletic Awards are
scholarships funded by a source outside of CAJ and are given to one male and
one female senior student-athlete for their achievements, leadership and
contributions throughout their high school athletic careers. The winners are determined by their
accomplishments and input from the coaches who have worked with them.
In consultation with the high school
principal, the Athletics Coordinator is responsible to compile a list of
accomplishments for each candidate as well as compile the data from the input
of the appropriate coaches. The
Athletics Coordinator and the high school principal will confer to decide a
winner, and final approval will be given by the Leadership Team.
The Most Valuable Player (MVP) from each varsity team
will receive a medallion/plaque in recognition of his/her achievement. The MVP is either selected by the coach
of the team or is selected by a means determined by the coach of the team
(e.g., voting by team members).
Any member of the particular varsity team is eligible to selected as the
MVP.
Seniors who have received four letters in a particular
sport (four years in that varsity sport) will receive a medallion/plaque for
their achievement.
Seniors who participated in three varsity sports
during their senior year will receive a medallion/plaque for their
achievement..
Coaches have the
prerogative to develop awards specific to their sport. Coaches will
develop the criteria for these awards. Examples of these awards are: Most
Improved Player, Most Outstanding Player, Most Valuable Player, Hustle Award,
etc. It is the responsibility of
the coach to organize a post-season awards program and distribute the awards to
his/her student-athletes.
|
Season |
HS Girls |
HS Boys |
MS Girls |
MS Boys |
|
Fall |
Cross Country |
Cross Country |
Cross Country |
Cross Country |
|
|
Tennis |
Tennis |
Soccer (w/
boys) |
Soccer |
|
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Volleyball |
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Volleyball |
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Winter |
Basketball |
Basketball |
Field Hockey |
Basketball |
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Field Hockey |
Wrestling |
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Wrestling |
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Spring |
Soccer |
Soccer |
Basketball |
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Track |
Track |
Track |
Track |
High
school sports offer both junior varsity and varsity levels. Middle school sports offer A and B
levels and may offer C/D levels as well (in sports where applicable).
Middle
school: BoysÕ
& GirlsÕ Tennis (winter & spring seasons)
High
school: GirlsÕ
Soccer (spring season)
BoysÕ
Volleyball (spring season)
The Athletics
CoordinatorÕs office and the adjacent officialsÕ room is off limits to
student-athletes, unless they have been given permission from the Athletics Coordinator
or their coach. This also includes
access to the gym arena lights and sound system.
The equipment room is
off limits to student-athletes, unless they have been given permission from the
Athletics Coordinator or their coach to get equipment out.
o
Must be trained and
certified by an appropriate athletic department staff member before being
allowed to use the weight room.
o
Must sign in on the form
in the Athletics CoordinatorÕs office before working out and remember to sign
out when finished.