EAHS Athlete Pre-Season Eligibility, Regulations, and

Safety Presentation

Purpose of Presentation

• All student-athletes and a parent/guardian are required to review information on the Health and Safety page of the Athletics webpage.

• This presentation provides a brief overview of that information – the information on the webpage that you are required to review is more detailed.

REMEMBER:

• Student-athletes have a responsibility to themselves and their team to exercise basic, fundamental, health and safety practices.

• This responsibility includes reporting injuries and health concerns to the coach. Trying to play when hurt can cause catastrophic long term injury.

Ashley Athletics Mission Statement:

“Making a Positive Difference”

The Mission of Ashley Athletics is to guide our student-athletes to

become better people in both athletics and academics with the goal of enhancing their leadership

and critical thinking skills.

VISION STATEMENT:

Ashley Athletics will be recognized as a model program and as a source of campus and community pride and respect by inspiring

every athlete to pursue excellence.

Our Number ONE Goal: The Promotion of Learning

We are committed to building traditions and our reputation through the creation of an environment and culture characterized by:

• Student First, Athlete Second…High GPA, 100% GR, and Academic Honors

• Culture of Excellence, Integrity, and Character…

• Eagle Pride and Respect… model appropriate behavior all the time

• Nationally Certified Coaches and Staff… Lifelong learners, teachers, role models, and mentors

• Quality Facilities and Equipment… Continue to maintain and improve facilities and equipment

STATEMENT OF CORE VALUES

Using similar methodology we developed the following Statement of Core Values for ASHLEY Athletics that

we will never compromise:

• EXCELLENCE

• ACHIEVEMENT

• HONOR

• SERVICE

Real Students, Real Results, Real Success!

“Eagles Pursuing Excellence”

Absolutes in Athletics • Everyone will make mistakes

• Only some can play at a time

• Coach determines who plays

• Always a winner and a loser

• Coach will play to win

Parent/Coach Communication Plan

Chain of Command

Ashley Athletic Handbook • Philosophy: “a privilege, not a right”

• earn the privilege of participation through:

• dedication

• desire

• discipline

Ashley Athletics

Taking Risks? Where do you want your child to take risks?

Roles of Athletics • Coach

• Player/Participant

• Fan/Spectator

• Official

SPORTSMANSHIP –”It's up to Us”

Ashley “Eagles Respect” • The Moment • The Opponent • The Competition • The Officials • Themselves • The Game

Be a STAR: *Stop *Think *Act *Replay

Model Appropriate behavior at all times!

Ashley Athletics After the Contest

“Give me time and space to reflect on the

outcome of the contest.”

“Be a quiet and reflective listener.”

“Save your analysis of my teammate,

coach’s and officials.”

“Be a source of confidence when I or my

teammates have performed poorly.”

“Be Part of the Good Memories.”

NCHSAA -ENROLLMENT/RESIDENCE

• Student must be a regularly enrolled

• Student must participate at the school to which he/she is assigned LEA

• School assignment is based on the residence of the parent or legal custodian

• Student must live with the parents or legal custodian.

• A “legal custodian” is a person or agency awarded legal, court-ordered custody (Not guardianship or POA)

• A student may not have two residences for eligibility purposes.

NCHSAA - Enrollment • Student must be properly enrolled at the member school no

later than the 15th day of the present semester, and must be in regular attendance at that school.

• No student may participate at a second school in the same sport season except in the event of a bona fide change of residence of the parent(s) or legal custodian. Change of schools must be contemporaneous with change of residence.

ENROLLMENT/RESIDENCE

• A student is eligible at their assigned school if he/she attended school within that administrative unit the previous two (2) semesters, provided it meets LEA policy.

NCHSAA - Attendance

• Must be in attendance 85%

• cannot miss more than 13.5 days in the previous 90-day semester

• This includes all absences excused and unexcused including suspensions

• Attendance is regulated by local LEA policy in terms of length of day required to be counted in attendance.

• NHCS Policy: You must be present at school for two blocks to be counted present for the day

NCHSAA – Scholastic Requirements

• Must pass a minimum load of course work the previous semester to be eligible at any time during the semester.

• All students must also meet local promotion standards, set by the L.E.A.

• Courses must be approved for credit,

• Minimum load is defined as three (3) courses on the traditional 90 minute “block” schedule. This applies to all student athletes, including seniors.

• NHCS Policy: Pass at least 3 courses that equal the academic load of 3 blocks.

NCHSAA – Scholastic Requirements • Summer school work must be applied to the spring semester.

• A student not eligible at the beginning of the semester is not eligible at any time during the semester.

• Exception 1: A student who receives an incomplete or FF which causes him/her to fail to meet minimum scholastic requirements is ineligible until the course is satisfactorily completed or waiver is granted. Eligibility is restored immediately.

• Exception 2: A student who is awaiting a final grade due to EOC re-testing or any other state-mandated testing , which causes him/her to be ineligible, remains eligible until the score is received.

NCHSAA – Medical Requirements

• Student must receive a medical examination once every 365 days by a duly licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physicians assistant.

• A student must have an up-to-date physical in order to participate in summer workouts.

• Students absent from athletic practice for five (5) or more days due to illness or injury shall receive a medical release by a physician licensed to practice medicine before re-admittance to practice or contests.

NCHSAA REGULATIONS

• No student may participate at the high school level for more than four (4) seasons in a sport (one season per year, i.e., a student could not play fall women’s soccer in one state and then play NCHSAA women’s soccer in the spring).

• A student must not be convicted of a felony in this or any other state, or be adjudicated as a delinquent for an offense that would be a felony if committed by an adult in this or any other state.

NCHSAA REGULATIONS • Student may not participate if he/she becomes 19

years of age on or before August 31. • To maintain amateur status, a student must not

accept money or awards having utilitarian value (golf balls, clubs, tennis rackets, etc.) for participation in athletics. A student may accept an award (gift certificate/food coupon), each sport season, that does not exceed a value of $20.00.

• A student must not have signed a professional contract or played on a junior college /community college team.

NCHSAA REGULATIONS • Falsification of information in terms of eligibility

will result in the student athlete(s) being declared ineligible for a period of 365 days from the point of notification to the NCHSAA.

• Student athlete will be prohibited from involvement in all athletic-related activity for the 180-day school year and any school-sponsored activity(s) during the summer.

NCHSAA REGULATIONS • A student may not play, practice or be on the

roster if ineligible. • This does not apply to summer workouts, but the

student must have an up-to-date physical on file. • Managers, statisticians, etc. do not have to meet

NCHSAA eligibility standards. • There shall be no Sunday practice in any sport.

This includes the assembling of athletic squads (full teams or selected individuals) for purposes of viewing films, chalk talks, or other materials pertaining to the coaching of the team.

NCHSAA REGULATIONS • A student may not dress for a game or scrimmage

when he/she is not eligible to participate in the game.

• If serving an “ejection”, student may be in the bench area but may not be in uniform.

• If ejected, coach may not be on the premises during the contest and is not allowed to communicate with the coaches/team during the contest.

NCHSAA REGULATIONS

• Tobacco Products, Alcoholic Beverages and Controlled Substances at Game Site:

“Participants, coaches, and other team representatives and game officials, including chain crew, official scorers and timers, should not use any tobacco product, alcoholic beverage or controlled

substance at a game site; violation of the policy will result in ejection from the contest.”

NCHSAA REGULATIONS • Any student athlete and/or coach who is ejected or

disqualified for unsporting action must complete the STAR SPORTSMANSHIP program before being eligible to return to competition. Cost of the program is $7.00 to the student-athlete.

• Any head coach who has a student-athlete ejected for

fighting, must take the NFHS “Teaching & Modeling Behavior” course before returning to coaching. This will be charged to the student-athlete involved in the fight.

• This is in addition to the EJECTION POLICY criteria

sanctions as stated in the NCHSAA Handbook.

NCHSAA Ejection Policy • FLAGRANT CONTACT added as a provision to the ejection policy.

• Flagrant contact includes, but is not limited to combative acts such as:

• Maliciously running over the catcher/fielder without attempt to avoid contact

• Excessive contact out-of-bounds or away from playing action that is unwarranted and extreme in nature

• Tackling/taking down a player dangerously in a malicious manner • Illegally hitting or cross-checking an opponent in an excessive

manner with the Lacrosse stick (crosse) • Flagrant Contact carries same penalty as all other NCHSAA Ejection

Policy criteria – 1 game in football and 2 games in all other sports.

• When the combative act causes an opponent to retaliate, it is a fight and

carries a double penalty.

Athletic Training • Shanaka Riddle, Licensed Athletic Trainer

“By the very nature of athletic activity,

participants are at risk of injury.”

Athletic Training - Concussions • A concussion is a traumatic injury to the brain and

presents with a wide variety of signs and symptoms • Headache • Confusion • Amnesia (not remembering events before or after the injury) • Vision changes • Loss of consciousness • Dizziness • Irritability/emotional changes (inappropriate or atypical crying,

laughing, etc) • Nausea/vomiting • Fatigue/feeling sluggish/slow/’foggy’ • Having “bell rung’ • Excessive fatigue/drowsiness

Athletic Training - Concussions ANY sign/symptom after a blow to the head is a

concussion until proven otherwise

• A high school athlete should NEVER return to

play on the day they suffer a concussion • Returning an athlete to play before complete resolution

of symptoms can lead to recurrent concussion, prolonged post-concussion symptoms, OR even “Second Impact Syndrome” (which is often fatal)

Athletic Training - Concussions Once it has been determined that the athlete has a concussion; the following steps must take place prior to their return to competition:

• The athlete will be out of practice/contact for 7 days starting with the first day that their concussion symptoms have resolved.

• The athlete must complete a Return To Play Progression Program.

• The athlete must be evaluated for a concussion and cleared by a medical physician using the NHCS Athletic Head Injury Report / Release Form (given by athletic trainer.)

THIS is not a Recommendation, THIS IS STATE LAW!

Athletic Training - Concussions • “Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know

“ is now available from the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) at www.nfhslearn.com.

• The course provides a guide to understanding,

recognizing, and properly managing concussion in high school sports. The course is FREE, but you must register at www.nfhslearn.com.

NHCS Website • Concussion Evaluation

Tools

• Concussion Care Plan for Parents

• Physician Report / Release Form

• Take Home Info: Including Red Flags

Athletic Training - Concussions Take home point: At the end of the day, it’s not

an athlete’s knee, ankle, or elbow… it’s his or her brain and you cannot get this one wrong.

“WHEN IN DOUBT, SIT THEM OUT”

Athletic Training – Neck Injuries • Cervical spine injuries are typically caused by

contact with a forward flexed neck • ‘spearing’ position

• Any numbness/tingling in BOTH arms is suspicious for a cervical spine injury • a ‘stinger’ never causes burning in both arms

Take Home Point: Any suspected cervical spine injury should be immobilized and evaluated by

medical personnel

Athletic Training – Heart Issues • Sudden cardiac death occurs in young

athletes for a variety of reasons: • Most are due to genetic abnormalities of

heart rhythms or heart anatomy • Drugs • Heat stroke • Viral illnesses • Sickle cell

Athletic Training – Heart Issues There are red flags which can tip us off to

undiagnosed heart problems: • Chest pain with exertion • Passing out/fainting from exertion – this is not

normal or due to being ‘out of shape’ • Family history of a sudden cardiac death or

unexplained death before age 50

Take home point: Any athlete who passes out or

has chest pain with exertion needs a medical evaluation

Athletic Training – Asthma • Asthma attacks remain a leading cause of death

among young people

• Be aware of common asthma triggers: • Respiratory infections

• Both extreme heat/humidity and cold/dry

• Pollen & other allergens

Take home point: Know who your asthmatic athletes are & make sure they have accessible

inhalers

Athletic Training – Heat Illness • Death from heat illness is preventable

• Hydration is only one part of the solution

• Know who is at increased risk

• Allow athletes/teams to acclimate and become accustomed to heat over time

• Allow regular breaks for cooling and hydration

• Monitor body weight pre/post practice

• Recognize early and initiate cooling immediately

Athletic Training – Team Physicians Carolina Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Specialists:

1717 Shipyard Blvd.

Suite 350

Wilmington, NC 28403

910-799-0110

Sports Medicine

Shanaka Riddle, M.S., LAT, ATC, CSCS

Shanaka.riddle@nhcs.net

Athletic Training Office: Room 109

910-790-2360 ext. 109

Review NCHSAA Eligibility • Residence

• Age (19 on or before 8/31) you are ineligible

• Academics

• Pass 3 subjects (=3 blocks) the previous semester

• Meet NHC promotion standards

• Attendance (Present 85% of previous semester)

• Medical Exam (after 5/15/13) by 3/15/14

• Eight Semester Rule

• No Felony Convictions

• Maximum of 4 Seasons/ each varsity sport/ one per year

NHCS Eligibility for Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities

• Pass three subjects with a 2.0 (.77)G.P.A. the previous semester. • Attend school on a regular basis and in attendance on the day of contests • Arts, Activities and Athletics are required to adhere to the standards set forth in the NHCS Code of Ethics

NHCS Eligibility for Athletics and Co-Curricular Activities

• Participation is a privilege and not a right • All fines and fees owed by the student must be paid before a student is allowed to participate • The stated standard is for grades 6-12

NHCS Code of Ethics

• Drugs , Alcohol and Tobacco • Drug/Alcohol Sale, Manufacture, Posses w/Intent to Sell, Deliver or Distribute • Code of Ethics Violations: (Minimum)

• Suspended 7 days • Suspended 21 days • Suspended 365 days • Remainder of High School

Attending NHCS High School Events is a Privilege

Spectators at events are expected to conduct themselves so as to model good sportsmanship and citizenship. This applies to student spectators as well as adult spectators.

Spectators shall not:

• Come onto the floor, field, mat, or track before, during or after the game without being beckoned by the coach or an administrator • Student spectators who violate this policy are also in violation of the Code of Conduct and will be disciplined accordingly

Ashley Athletics Handbook

HAZING and BULLYING

The NCHSAA, NHCS and Ashley High School

encourage coaches, players and other school

personnel to vigorously enforce rules against

hazing, bullying and similar practices.

Ashley Athletics Handbook • Team Selection: privilege, not a right

• Policy discussion with coach during breakout session

• Transportation

• Written Parent permission to provide own transportation

• Practice Attire

• Dress appropriately for the sport and the weather at all times

• Social Media Guidelines:

• All athletes and coaches must follow the NHCS guidelines (distributed)

Ashley Athletics Handbook

Admission Prices

Set by NHCS Board Policy

• All Contests that Officials are used for

Varsity and Jayvee Contests

• Adults $6.00

• Students $4.00

NHCS Season Ticket Application Online

Ashley High School Website

www.ashleyathletics.org

www.ashleyathletics.org

Screaming Eagles Mobile App

Check out and download our new mobile phone app.

You can check

• schedules,

• download forms, and

• get schedule change notifications by signing up for text notifications.

www.ashleyathletics.org

www.ashleyathletics.org

Sports Schedules

Schedule Change Notifications

Schedule Change Notifications

Schedule Change Notifications

SOAR - Student Online Academic Resources

SOAR - Student Online Academic Resources

Athletic Budget • Funding

• New Hanover County Allotment • Transportation, Security, Equipment, Maintenance,

etc. • Eagle Club (Booster’s) $38,000

• Booster Club (www.ashleyabc.com) The booster club each year contributes many thousands of dollars to

the athletic department for the needs of each sport that otherwise would not be available. Primarily, the monies of the booster club will be expended for

1) capital improvements of athletic facilities, (Strength and Conditioning)

2) major purchases for athletic training,

3) warm-ups and uniforms,

4) reconditioning of equipment, and

5) awards and recognition.

6) Athletic Scholarships (Four per year) Deadline for submission 4/1

7) Registration and rooms for Coaches to attend NCCA Clinic in Greensboro

“Make it Personal”

Sports Program Personal Ads

• The Athletic Booster Club will provide Personal Ads

in all programs distributed. This is a great way to publicly state how proud you are of your student-athlete. Please consider making it “personal” this season. Thank you for supporting the Screaming Eagles.

• Deadline for Ad’s: (3/6/14)

Make it Personal and support your student-

athlete and their team.

Corporate Sponsors

Ashley Athletics

Summary

“Release me to the sport.”

“Be a quiet and reflective listener.”

“Save your analysis of my teammates, coach’s and officials.”

“Be a source of confidence when I or my teammates have performed poorly.”

“Be Part of My Good Memories and help me pursue excellence.”

Help Your Athlete BEFORE, DURING and AFTER Competition

BEFORE

• Know their goals, roles and needs and accept them.

• Release them to the game, their coach and team.

DURING

• Model Poise, confidence and correct behavior. Focus on my team and not individual goals.

AFTER

• Give me time and space I need to reflect. Be a confidence builder.

• Help me win with class and lose with dignity.

“Eagles Pursuing Excellence”

• Student First, Athlete Second

• Culture of Excellence, Integrity, and Character…

• Eagle Pride and Respect

• Nationally Certified Coaches and Staff

• Quality Facilities and Equipment…

Coaches Meeting • Signed:

• NHCS Participation Form (TBD)

• Transportation Waiver (TBD)

• Season Ticket Online

• Booster Membership (TBD)

• Personal Ad Forms (TBD) • Team Pictures: 3/5/14 and 3/6/14 Forms TBD

Coaches Breakout Meetings:

• Baseball Gym

• Softball Gym

• Women’s Soccer Media Center

• Tennis Room 103

• Golf Room 104

• Men’s Lacrosse Room 813

• Women’s Lacrosse Student Services

• Track Cafeteria

Thanks for your attendance and support! • Good Luck to all of our

Student/Athletes

• Always Show your

Screaming Eagle Pride!

• Let’s Have A Great

Season!

• Thanks for modeling poise

and confidence

Engage,

Excel,

Exceed Expectations,

Eagle Pride & Respect

Take Away • The items in this presentation are highlights of information

posted on the Athletics section of the NHCS website and Ashley High School.

• Student-athletes and their parents are required to review this information in its entirety as a condition of participation.

• Students/Parents who cannot access the Ashley Athletics webpage should see their coach to view the presentation at school.

Documentation • Thank you for viewing this information. You will not be able to

participate in a contest until this information is complete.

• To submit documentation that the parent and athlete have viewed this presentation in its entirety and you understand the information contained within, click here.

• Get the following documents from your head coach:

• NHCS Participation Form

• Transportation Waiver (if you provide own transportation)

• Fill in all information, sign (parent & athlete) and return all

documents to your head coach.

Almost Done! Please review this information:

• Make sure you have submitted your online documentation . Hit your back button if you did not answer the questions and submit the information online.

• Get the following documents from your head coach:

• NHCS Participation Form

• Transportation Waiver (if providing own transportation)

• Fill in all information, sign (parent & athlete) and return to your head coach.

• Make this the best season yet!

Thank you!