Athletic Parent Meeting 2010

WTHS Athletic Department• Mark Pos, Athletic Director

• mpos@wths.net847-548-6966

• Kim Lobitz, Assistant Athletic Director• klobitz@wths.net

• 847-599-4756 (O’Plaine)• 847-548-6842 (Almond)

• Theresa Oldham, Athletic Secretary• toldham@wths.net• 847-548-6933

People You Should Know •Jeff Carpenter, Booster Club President•Paul Ziemba, Head Athletic Trainer•Head Coaches. (Available in the café after the meeting.)

Athletic Department Website•Updated daily with schedule change information.•http://www.athletics2000.com/warren •The website is the best source for the most up to date information.

Where to find schedules…•http://www.athletics2000.com/warren/•Use the drop-down menu to pick your sport.•Schedules will be updated as changes are made.

•Announcements posted by coaches will appear on the team page and main athletics page.•There are also links to individual team pages.•Some features are not fully functional but over this will change.

1.Current Physical2.Completed

Permission Form for 10-11 and signed IHSA Drug Testing Consent.

3.Grade verification4.Enrolled in 5

classes or more.

Needed to Start Practice

Needed to Com

pete

1.Athletic Fee Payment1. Contact Ms Efsen to set

up a payment plan.2. At O’Plaine fees paid in

the main office. At Almond, fees paid in room 203.

3. Fees may also be paid online.

4. Do not wait until the last minute.

2.Completed IHSA Drug Testing Form

Pay Athleti c Fees Online•http://wths.revtrak.net/tek9.asp•On the Jump To menu of www.wths.net select “Webstore”

Click Your Sport

•Questions about online payments? Contact Kim Lobitz at klobitz@wths.net

1. Must be passing 5 classes to be eligible each week.2. Violations: 30%one yearcareer

1. Presence at a party where illegal use of alcohol/drugs are taking place.

2. Alcohol or drug violation3. Tobacco possession or use4. Anabolic steroids5. Other types of violations (facebook, school suspension)

3. Three code violations in one calendar year from the first offense will result in a one year suspension.

4. Rules apply year round, outside of school, out of town, out of state and out of the country.

Athletic Code

Performance Enhancing Drug Testing•The IHSA will conduct random tests throughout the season beginning this year.•State Law calls for at least 1,000 student-athletes to be tested each school year and will allow random testing to occur at any time during the school year. The Law will also require representation from at least 25 percent of IHSA member schools in the annual testing pool.•Must have a signed drug testing consent form on file before an athlete may try-out for any team.• Refusal to be tested will result in an IHSA

violation.

ACADEMICS & ELIGIBILITY•“Student Athlete”•Must be passing 5 classes each week.• The Process…• Grades pulled Thursday

afternoon• Coaches notified on Friday• If a discrepancy, the athlete

must contact the teacher. The teacher must notify the athletic office if an adjustment is made.

Sportsmanship

Security of Personal Belongings•Lock EVERYTHING at all times. You must provide your own lock.•Do not leave anything unattended or unlocked in a locker room, hallway, practice area, weight room, training room, etc.• If you would not leave it sitting on a bench at Gurnee Mills, do not leave it sitting

on a bench at school.•Report suspicious behavior to the Mark Pos at Almond, Kim Lobitz at O’Plaine or your Dean at either campus. WTHS is not responsible for items lost or stolen.

Cost of a lock: $3.50

•Paul Ziemba, Head Athletic Trainer•Colin Doherty, Athletic Trainer•Whitney Dettmann, Athletic Trainer•http://www.athletics2000.com/warren/Sport.aspx?nav=d&sportgender=SPORTS%20MEDICINE_N

Booster Club• What is the Booster Club?

It is an organization of parents that work to raise money to support the Warren Township HighSchool Athletics.

• How does the Booster Club accomplish this?- Golf Outing / Early June- Fall Fling – Silent Auction / October 16th, 2010- Concession Stand for most sporting events- Sale of Blue Devil memorabilia- Membership Dues

Booster Club• What is involved in joining the Booster Club?

The cost is $10. For that fee, you will get a stickerto put on your vehicle that will identify you as a supporter of Warren HS Athletics.

Your email will also be added to our Booster mailinglist. When we need volunteers to help with ouroutings or in manning the concession stand for an event, we will send out an email to our mailing list.If you can help, then just respond. If not, let the emailgo unanswered.

This means that there is no obligation. However, your support is always needed to insure that our Athletes getwhat they need to compete in their chosen sport.

Booster Club• What does the Booster Club do with the Money?

Over $250,000 to Warren HS Athletics in the last 5 years$60,000 to Warren HS Athletics last year including:- Boys Golf $2,584.00 Golf Bags, Balls, Practice Rounds - Boys Soccer $2,025.00 3 Kwik Goals - Football $4,542.30 30 FB Helmets - Girls Golf $2,482.00 Golf Bags, Rain Suits, Balls - Girls Tennis $940.00 Warm Ups, $ towards Tournament- Girls Volleyball $2,958.06 Volleyball Spike Trainer - Girls Swimming No Money Requested- Athletic Trainers$8,019.00 New Trainer Work Room- Cheer Leaders $3,258.25 Uniforms- Devilettes $4,400.00 Uniforms / Competition Costumes

• Please Join. Be a part of helping our Athletes

Thank you for attending!• Mark Pos, Athletic Director

• mpos@wths.net847-548-6966

• Kim Lobitz, Assistant Athletic Director• klobitz@wths.net

• 847-599-4756 (O’Plaine)• 847-548-6842 (Almond)

• Theresa Oldham, Athletic Secretary• toldham@wths.net• 847-548-6933