Parent-Athlete Meeting Fall Sports 2013 August 12, 2013 Opening Comments/Presentation – Michael Lerner (AAM) Boosters Information – John O’Connell, President.

Parent-Athlete Meeting Fall Sports 2013

August 12, 2013 Opening Comments/Presentation – Michael Lerner (AAM) Boosters Information – John O’Connell, President

Welcome to Golden Bear Country!

Fall Sports Meeting Boosters Overview2013-2014John O’ConnellPresident, HHS Boosters

Boosters...Mission, Scope and Objectives

Enable/Support Extracurricular Activities◦Athletics◦ Clubs / Classes ◦ Performing Arts

What We Do◦ Fundraising◦ Community Building / Spirit◦ Event Support (i.e., concessions)

Other Booster Groups◦ Activity specific costs (e.g., performance trips, uniforms)

Hammond High School Boosters is an organized group of volunteers that promotes school spirit and pride by supplementing funding of Hammond’s extra-curricular activities through partnerships with the school Administration, Club Sponsors, Coaches, Student Support Groups, and local businesses.

Who We AreBoard

President: John O’Connell 1st VP: Nancy McClanahan 2nd VP: Sean Trainor Treasurer: Carole Wiedorfer President-Elect: TBD Secretary: Sue Mangan At Large 1: Ralph Albano At Large 2: Rick Mantsch At Large 3: Denise Richards At Large 4: Caren Mitchell At Large 5: TBD At Large 6: TBD

Coordinators• Bull Roast: Caren Mitchell, PollyKhoury• Camps: Tim McClanahan• Communications: Denise Richards• Concessions: Chip and Gina Eddy• Cookie Dough: Christine Smith• Golf Tournament: John O’Connell• Holiday Tree Sales: Sean Trainor• Homecoming: Laura Borowski• Membership: Polly Khoury

• Spirit Wear: Caren Mitchell• Sponsorships: Polly Khoury• Staff Appreciation: Boosters Board• Trattoria: TBD – Position Open• Team Parent Liaison: Rick Mantsch• Yankee Candle: Christine Smith

Interested in joining the team? Let us know.

We Succeed Together

Financial Support◦Membership: Family - $40; Individual - $25; Staff - $10

Tax-exempt: HHS Boosters is IRS qualified 501 (c) (3) organization

◦Patronage: Spirit Wear, Cookie Dough Sales, Concessions,

Trees, Gala/Bull Roast, Yankee Candle Sales

◦Sponsorships: Golden Bear Sponsorship – Local BusinessParticipation◦Volunteer – New Members Needed

◦Committees: Gala/Bull Roast, Sponsorship, Golf Tournament

◦Events: Concessions, Spirit Wear, Tree Sales

The Boosters’ ability to maximize the Hammond High School experience depends on the ongoing support from our community.

You can help!

The Boosters stand ready to answer your questions; we also welcome your

suggestions and feedback.

Contact Us

• Individual Team Meetings

• Email: HammondBoosters@gmail.com

• Web: HammondBoosters.org

• Mail: HHS Front Office

• Phone: 410-313-7615

We look forward to hearing from you!

Important Dates

Pictures

• Football, Hockey, Cheerleading 9/4, • All Other Sports – 9/9

Back to School Night/Thursday, August 29• 6 p.m. – 9th Graders (Eat, Meet, and Greet)• 7 p.m. – 10th-12th Graders

Homecoming /Saturday, October, 12• Parade – 10 a.m.• Game – 12 noon

JV and Varsity Philosophies

Junior Varsity

Developmental for varsity level

Playing time is NOT guaranteed.

Practice times/locations may vary

All games may NOT be played (weather)

Varsity

Developmental for higher level

Playing time is NOT guaranteed.

Practice times/locations may vary

Priority over JV games (make-ups)

Academic Eligibility

Policy 9070

A full time student earns academic eligibility to participate

in extra-curricular activities by maintaining a 2.0 GPA

calculated using credit and non-credit courses, with no

more than one E for the marking period which governs

eligibility. (4th Quarter/Fall Sports)

All incoming 9th graders are academically eligible.

Out of School Participation

MPSSAA Policy

Students participating in an interscholastic program

may only participate in an outside of school program

(club) at the same time and retain eligibility as long

as he/she does not miss a practice and/or game due to

outside participation.

Late Arrival/Early DepartureStudent must be present for a half day to

participate in athletic events held that day (minimum of three periods or in school by 10:40 a.m.)

All exceptions need PRIOR administrative approval.

Academic Help and Locker Room Security Plan

In the event a student needs to stay after school for academic help, he/she should go to the locker room, inform the coach, get ready for practice, then go see the teacher by 2:30.

The team rooms will be LOCKED by the coach when he/she heads out to practice.

Concussion Testing/Return to Play

If an athlete suffers a concussion and is cleared to return by his/her physician, the school trainer will commence the “return to play” process (5 levels).

For more information go to www.hcpss.org -athletics- sports injury awareness-

Communication You Should Expect from Your Child’s Coach

• Philosophy of the coach• Expectations the coach has for your child, as well for the team• Dates, times and locations of all practices and contests• Player accountability• Fundraising opportunities• Additional team policies

Issues NOT appropriate to discuss with Coaches

• Playing time and/or position

• Team strategy

• Play calling

• Other student athletes

Coaches/Parents/Participants

• Coaches have the final say over team selection, playing time and discipline of players.

• Coaching strategy is determined by the coaching staff.

• Accepting a position on the team includes acceptance of the procedures and guidelines of both HCPSS and Hammond High School for the student and parent/guardian.

• If a parent needs to talk to a coach, please email the coach to set up a meeting time. All conversations should be conducted in a calm and non-threatening manner. If the issues are not resolved, contact the AAM.

Ways You Can Help the ProgramJoin Boosters.Volunteer at concession stands.Help keep up with scores on CSZ.Be a positive fan.Ask the coaches if they need help with

administrative tasks.Do NOT yell at referees.Pick up your athlete or fan at the

end of a contest.

Spectator Rules of ConductWe ask that fans refrain from:

Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans

Using profanityThrowing objectsEntering the playing areaLoitering in the hallways or on

school grounds.

Focus on being positive toward our players rather than negative toward our opponents.

The Varsity Club

• Each sport will have one to two student-athletes to represent its program.• Student athletes will be a liaison for their program, working with the AAM to promote and improve Hammond athletics.• The club will foster and promote community relations.

Entrance Into Athletic Events• Admission to athletic competitions is a privilege. Any acts of unsportsmanlike conduct may result in removal from the event.• Tickets are $3/students and $4/adults. No re-entry into events.• No outside food or drinks are permitting into the gym or stadium.

Break Out SessionsSport

1. Cross Country2. Girls’ Soccer3. Boys’ Soccer4. Football5. Volleyball6. Field hockey7. Cheerleading8. Allied Soccer9. Golf

LocationRoom 214

Front AuditoriumBack Auditorium

CafeteriaGym

Room 216Room 215Room 213Room 210