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ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY
St. John's School is committed to offering
an athletic program that facilitates the spiritual, emotional, and
physical growth of our young athletes. We will provide our athletes
with the opportunity to:
- Utilize the talent and ability that God
has given them
- Develop good sportsmanship, teamwork, and
individual responsibility
- Develop as a Christian young man or woman
- Learn integrity and quality in all that
they do.
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| GENERAL ATHLETIC
GUIDELINES
St. John's School offers a variety of
athletic programs, each which have goals of their own. However, all programs
share the following philosophy:
At the FOURTH, FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADE
LEVEL, our goals include:
- developing basic skills
- maximum participation is encouraged
- learning the value of team play
At the SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE LEVEL, our
goals include:
- enhancing skills and techniques
- developing specific positioning and
game skills
- learning the value of each role on a
team
- preparing for high school - skills,
positioning, and discipline
*Coaches at the 7th and 8th grade level are
dedicated to preparing our athletes for high school athletics
Under specific circumstances, the St. John's
7th grade athlete may be given the opportunity to play at the 8th grade
level. The reason is to allow this player to continue to grow at the level
he/she needs. The opportunity is initiated by the coaches involved. It
must then be accepted by the athlete, parents and the Athletic Board.
At all grade levels, grades may be combined
only if additional athletes are needed to complete a team.
CONCERNS: If at any time during the season
there are concerns about the sports programs, PLEASE CONTACT THE COACH
FIRST. Most concerns are handled more efficiently and effectively at this
level. If this does not prove to be effective, please bring your concerns,
using the concerns
form, to an athletic board member, or present your
concerns at an Athletic Association meeting. Athletic Association meetings
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ATHLETE'S CODE OF CONDUCT
You are responsible for developing the
necessary self-discipline to attain and maintain the appropriate mental
and physical condition required for peak performance. Another
responsibility you assume as an athlete is to your school. Since more is
expected of you than other students in matters of school citizenship,
leadership, and personal sacrifice, athletes will be expected to make a
sincere effort to achieve and maintain a satisfactory scholastic standing
in the classroom.
As an athlete, you will have to sacrifice in
terms of time, effort and other outside activities. Frequently, your
conduct and attitude both on and off the field contribute to judgments
made by students and community about our school. Such a responsibility
requires that you engage only in activities which bring credit to
yourself, your family and your school. You may quickly recognize that you
are a model for younger athletes and as a model, it is natural that they
emulate your attitude and actions.
The following are specific responsibilities
for each St. John's athlete. Additional responsibilities may be given by
each individual coach.
- CYO POLICIES: As a St. John's athlete,
you must adhere to all CYO policies.
- GOOD STUDY HABITS: Education is the key
to success for your future. Adequate study time is required for good
grades. Your primary responsibility is to fulfill your highest
potential as a student first and athlete second (See Eligibility
Rules).
- PRACTICE ATTENDANCE: a) When
accepting the responsibility of participating as an athlete in any of
our sports, you are responsible for being present at all set meetings,
practices, and games unless excused by a doctor or have prior consent
from your coach; b) Having an unexcused absence could result in
disciplinary action by the coach.
- INJURIES: Injuries should be given
immediate attention. Please notify coaches of any injuries or
illnesses as soon as possible.
- DRESS AND APPEARANCE: Take pride in your
appearance. You should look as well off the field as on. Whenever you
are before the public, you reflect school and community. Your
appearance shall be clean and neat and conform to the sport and
individual rules.
- GOOD CITIZENSHIP: As a member of an
athletic team, you are expected to be a lady or gentleman in class,
around school, and away from school.
- ATTITUDE: Your appearance, talk, and
actions may influence people's opinion of you, your team, and your
school. Once you have volunteered to be a member of our team, try to
do what you are capable of and what is expected of you.
- SUBSTANCE ABUSE: The use of alcoholic
beverages, tobacco and non-professionally prescribed drugs or
medications cannot be a part of the athlete's life either during or
out of season. The harm you do by the use of these substances is not
only to your health. You may harm the team, the sport and your school.
No drinking of alcoholic beverages, use of tobacco, or possession of
narcotics will be tolerated at any time during season or out of
season. The guidelines regarding this are listed in the Student
Handbook. Substance abuse will result in disciplinary action taken by
the Principal, as well as discipline taken by the coach, and athletic
board.
- QUITTING A TEAM: If an athlete quits a
team during the season for other than an injury related cause, they
will not be recognized at the annual Sports Recognition Night as
participating in that sport.
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| DISCIPLINE POLICY
All St. John's athletes should conduct
themselves in a Christian manner. Respect, in word and action, for
teammates, coaches, opponents, and officials is expected at all times. All
athletes will follow the school, team and CYO rules. Failure to do so may
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ELIGIBILITY
All students at St. John's are eligible to
play sports. They will become ineligible if they receive a failing grade
(below 70%) or any Unsatisfactory (U) on their progress reports or report
card. Teachers in grades 4-8 will review the athletes' grades two weeks
after the date that progress reports or report cards are sent home. If the
grade has not improved in that time, the student will be ineligible until
the next progress report or report card. It is the students'
responsibility to check with the teacher two weeks after he has received
his grade report. If the student is passing and/or conduct has improved
substantially, the teachers will give the students a new grade and/or
conduct marks and the student will come to the Principal's office. The
Principal will then let the Athletic Director know that the student either
has/has not regained eligibility according to the established guidelines.
At no time is the student who is failing allowed to participate in games
or at practice until the coach has received the principal's permission.
Students on disciplinary probation may be ineligible
to play sports during the probationary period. Fall
sport athletes who received a failing grade and/or a (U) in conduct at the
end of the previous school year must sit out the first two weeks of the
academic school year. After the first two weeks of school have been
completed, the students' grades will be reviewed by the teachers and the
eligibility process will be followed as usual. Fall sport students who
have failed and/or received a (U) in the previous quarter are allowed to
practice before school starts, up and until the first day of school, then
they must serve their two-week probation. The principal will receive a
list of team players and a schedule from the coach at the beginning of
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GENERAL ATHLETIC INFORMATION
- EQUIPMENT AND UNIFORMS - All athletes are
responsible for all uniforms and equipment received. If uniforms or
equipment are lost, athletes are responsible for replacing the lost
items. Participation in the next eligible sport will not be allowed
until an athlete's uniform or equipment has been accounted for. A
uniform return night will be held at the end of each sport for the
return of all equipment/uniforms.
- SPORTS RECOGNITION NIGHT - is held for all
athletes at the end of the school year. Athletes and their parents are
invited.
- PHYSICALS - Sports physicals are mandatory for all
students in the St. John's Athletic Program. Athletes (cheerleaders
are included), must complete and return a physical form before they
are allowed to participate in their sport. One physical will suffice
for all sports for a school year. Any exceptions to sports
participation should be noted on the form.
- FUNDRAISERS are an important aspect of the
athletic program at St. John's. The cost of the athletic budget is
partially defrayed by a fee per sport per athlete. This fee helps
cover equipment and uniforms. This fee needs to be paid prior to
issuance of any equipment/uniform. Checks should be made payable to
St. John's Athletic Association. Refunds will only be issued prior to
the first game of the season. Additional fundraisers are begin planned
to subsidize the St. John's Athletic Program. Volunteers will be
needed throughout the year to assist with these events.
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DISTINGUISHED ATHLETE AWARD
The Distinguished Athlete Award is given to an 8t
grade boy and an 8th grade girl who excel in four categories: Leadership,
Academics, Sportsmanship, and Athletics. Voting is conducted on a four
point system with 4 being the highest and 1 the lowest. The head coach of
each sport will nominate a maximum of three 8th grade athletes (male and
female). The coach will vote on the categories of sportsmanship and
athletic ability. Only the head coach will vote for the Distinguished
Athlete Award. The principa; and one junior high teacher will vote on the
categories of leadership and academics. Voting is confidential. The
Athletic Board will tally the sealed votes after all ballots have been
received. The winners will be announced at the Sports Recognition Night
held each year in May. The top three male and female nominees will be
identified, with the two runners-up receiving plaques and the
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ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
ORGANIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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The St. John's Athletic Association consists of four
(4) elected officers. Officers are President (Athletic Director), Vice
President and CYO Representative, Secretary and Treasurer. Election of
officers take place in the spring.
The Athletic Board shall:
- establish and govern athletic policy for the
entire interscholastic athletic program
- approve and recommend the annual athletic budget
- hold open forum meetings for the discussion of the
athletic concerns of the coaching staff and student athletes
- annually update the Athletic Handbook
PRESIDENT (ATHLETIC DIRECTOR)
The primary responsibility of the President (Athletic
Director) is the administration and supervision of the interscholastic
athletic program in St. John's School. He/she will probide the leadership
necessary for the day-to-day operation of the athletic department.
The President (Athletic Director) shall:
- direct the operation of the athletic program
- assist in approving and supervising coaches
- evaluate the athletic program and the athletic
staff
- act as a School Board liason
- verify athletes academic and physical eligibility
- maintain lists of coaches and team rosters
- plan and coordinate all athletic association's
functions
VICE PRESIDENT
The Vice President probides assistance in
organization and communication with the coaches and athletes.
The Vice President shall:
- assist in approving and supervising coaches
- provide communication to coaches
- collect athletic fees from coaches
- serve as CYO representative
- serve as fundraising chairperson
TREASURER
The Treasurer is primarily responsible for the
tracking of moneys that flow through the Athletic Association.
The Treasurer shall:
- coordinate annual athletic budget
- approve expenses
- maintain income and expense records
- maintain uniform records
- prepare annual reports
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| SECRETARY
The secretary assists the Athletic Director with all
athletic association functions.
The secretary shall:
- maintain calendar and notes on all athletic board
functions
- maintain updates to Athletic Handbook
- distribute minutes and other communications for
newsletters, bulletins, coaches, etc.
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COACH/ASSISTANTS
All coaches at St. John's are volunteers. Coaches
shall be responsible to the Athletic Director for the total operation
(collecting all physicals, fees, etc.) of their respective sports
programs. All coaches shall act as official representatives of the school
as they carry out their interscholastic athletic responsibilities. All
coaches will be responsible for the normal duties required of
interscholastic competition, those duties described in the coaches' job
description, and/or any duties delegated by the Athletic Director.
The head coach/assistant coach shall:
- represent the school in interscholastic activities
- conduct their work within the framework of the
goals of the school, the policies and procedures of the depratment of
athletics, diocesan policies, and state statutes
- determine team selection fairly
- strictly enforce eligibility rules
- consider athletics as part of the total
educational program, encouraging athletes to work to their maximum
ability in academics and Christian behavior, as well as in sports
- exhibit proper and exemplary behavior at all times
- implement the Code of Conduct for all athletes
- be entirely responsible for the supervision and
guidance of students in their charge
- pray before and after every game
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| CYO POLICY
**CYO Policy has been reprinted exactly as it is
given to us by the CYO office (Revised 8/95)
CYO THEME
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The underlying theme of every
program shall be: "It is not important who wins: It is
important that youth play."
This league does not exist for the
establishment of records. Every reasonable effort should be taken not
to run up scores on opposing teams. A strong suggestion from the CYO
is all coaches should play as many players as possible, especially
during regular season play.
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PROTEST RULE: There is no protest
rule in CYO. Official's game decisions are final. If there is repeated
gross negligence on the part of an official, coach, or player, it is
to be reported in writing to the CYO office. No action will be taken
without a written statement.
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AGE ELIGIBILITY: Any player 16 years
old on or before August 1 is ineligible to play in the CYO program
that school year.
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GENDER ELIGIBILITY: Boys must play
in boys sports and girls must play in girls sports.
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PARENT PERMIT CARDS: Parent Permit
Cards MUST be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the CYO
Office by the date given for each sport.
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MULTIPLE SCHOOL TEAMS: Schools
entering two (2) teams in the league; a 7th grade player may move up,
buy may not move back once on the 8th grade team. No 8th grade players
may play on a 7th grade team.
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SCHOOL ELIGIBILITY: A student must
be registered in the school they are playing for and have not
completed the 8th grade. Any student added to the school squad after
the season starts may become eligible in the CYO League, provided all
other rules are observed and the student's name is submitted to the
CYO Office by the coach. Any exceptions will be handled by the CYO
Parish Representative.
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PENALTIES: Penalty for infractions
of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7 is automatic forfeiture of all games in which
the player or team participated.
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TEAM ROSTERS: Each team may dress a
total of three complete teams for any game; however, more players can
be carried on the roster.
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SCHOLASTIC SUSPENSION: It is the CYO
Policy to let the Pastor/Principal handle all discipline and
scholastic problems.
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DIVISIONS: The Divisions Committee
shall place teams/schools in divisions based on the following
guidelines:
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Enrollment figures for football
and soccer will be taken from total number of boys in the 7th and
8th grades
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Enrollment figures for
volleyball and softball will be taken from the total number of
girls in the 7th and 8th grades
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League placement by enrollment
figures for basketball will necessitate the combination of the 7th
and 8th grade girls and boys total figures for scheduling purposes
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Exceptions: A team may request
to move up or down a division (based on availability). Final
decision is the responsibility of the Divisions Committee.
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ADULT SUPERVISION: The CYO recommends
a FEMALE ADULT be present on the bench, in the locker room, and
suggested to be at all practices if a girls team has a male coach or
coaches. Vice versa if a boys team has a female coach or coaches.
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CYO WORKERS: All workers must be
students of one of the Catholic High Schools.
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PHYSICAL FORMS AND PLAYER FEE: Each
player must have a physical form on file with their school. Also, a
player fee, per sport (including cheerleading), must be turned into
the CYO Office prior to the start of each season. Violations of this
rule will results in the athlete not being allowed to play until the
situation has been corrected.
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GAME CHANGES: All game changes must
be arranged through the CYO Office.
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UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT: Any use of
profanity, gestures, physical display of temper or verbal/physical
harassment of officials by coaches, players or spectators will
constitute unsportsmanlike conduct. If a player, coach or spectator is
ejected from a game, they will be suspended from the next scheduled
game.
In extreme or repeated violations of
UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT policy, the CYO Officers shall appoint a
"Sportsmanship Committee" to conduct an investigation and
hearing to determine appropriate action to be taken. The Sportsmanship
Committee shall consist of no less than: one (1) CYO Officer, three
(3) Parish Representative (representing large, medium, and small
schools) and one (1) CYO coach.
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AWARDS: All awards will be presented
after the championship tournament game of each league
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DETERMINING REGULAR SEASON TIE
BREAKERS:
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Best win-loss record
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Two-way ties: head-to-head
winner
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Three-way tie:
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Head-to-head
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Team with most total net
points against the other two tied teams
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Coin toss
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COMMANDMENTS FOR PARENTS WITH ATHLETIC CHILDREN
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Make sure your children know that
win or lose, scared or heroic, you love them, appreciate their efforts
and are not disappointed in them. This will allow them to do their
best without a fear of failure. Be the person in their life they can
look to for constant, positive reinforcement.
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Try your best to be completely
honest about your children's athletic capability, their competitive
attitude, sportsmanship, and actual skill level.
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Be helpful, but don't coach them on
the way to the rink, pool or track or on the way back or at breakfast
and so on. It's tough not to, but it's a lot tougher for children to
be inundated with advice, pep talks, and often critical instructions.
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Teach them to enjoy the thrill of
competition, to be "out there trying", to be working to
improve their skills and attitudes. Help them to develop the feel for
competing, for trying hard, for having fun.
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Try not to relive your athletic life
through your children in a way that creates pressure; you fumbled too;
you lost as well as won. You were frightened; you backed off at times;
you were not always heroic. Don't pressure them because of your lost
pride.
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Don't compete with the coach. If the
coach becomes an authority figure, it will run from enchantment to
disenchantment with your athlete.
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Don't compare the skill, courage, or
attitudes of your children with other members of the team, at least
within their hearing.
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Get to know the coach so that you
can be assured that the philosophy, attitudes, ethics, and knowledge
are such that you are happy to have your child under this leadership.
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Always remember that children tend
to exaggerate, both when praised and when criticized. Temper your
reaction and investigate before overreacting.
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Make a point of understanding
courage and the fact that it is relative. Some of use can climb
mountains and are afraid to fight. Some of us will fight but turn to
jelly if a bee approaches. Everyone is frightened in certain areas.
Explain that courage is not the absence of fear but a means of doing
something in spite of fear or discomfort. The job of the parents of
athletic children is a tough one, and it takes a lot of effort to do
it well. It is worth all the effort when you hear your youngster
say, "My parents really helped, I was lucky in this."
Center for Sports Psychology,
Colorado Springs, Colorado
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