Fall 2015 Belgrade Parent / Participant Information Meeting

1. Fall 2015Belgrade Parent / Participant Information Meeting

2. Welcome • Rick Phillips • Director of Student Activities • rphillips@belgradeschools.com • 924-2551 • Stacy Konkol • Activities Secretary • skonkol@belgradeschools.com • 924-2551

3. Presentation Agenda • NCAA/ACT/SAT Testing • Booster Club • Trainer • Concussion Information • Coaches Introductions • Role of Parents • Presentation • Prizes • Team Meetings

4. College Bound Athlete Information • This information is provided by: • Camie Bechtold • Sr. Associate Athletic Director • Student and Compliance Services • Phone: 406-994-3947 • Fax: 406-994-7280 • HANDOUT: • Quick Reference Guide  http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Quick_Reference_Sheet.pdf • WEBSITES: • NCAA Eligibility Center:  http://web3.ncaa.org/ECWR2/NCAA_EMS/NCAA.jsp • 2point3.org (geared toward new rules): http://www.ncaa.org/static/2point3/

5. 2014-2015 SAT TEST DATES • SAT Test DateRegistrationDeadline • SAT & Subject Tests October 13, 2015 September 3, 2015 • SAT & Subject Tests November 7, 2015 October 9, 2015 • SAT & Subject Tests December 5, 2015 November 5, 2015 • SAT & Subject Tests January 23, 2016 December 28, 2015 • SAT Only March 5, 2016 February 5, 2016 • SAT & Subject Tests May 7, 2016 April 8, 2016 • SAT & Subject Tests June 4, 2016 May 5, 2016 • Website: www.collegeboard.org

6. 2014-2015 ACT TEST DATES • ACT Test DateRegistration Deadline(Late Fee Required) • September 12, 2015 August 7, 2015 August 8- 21, 2015 • October 24, 2015 September 18, 2015 September 19-October 2, 2015 • December 12, 2015 November 6, 2014 November 7-20, 2015 • February 6, 2016 January 8, 2016 January 9-15, 2016 • April 9, 2016 March 4, 2016 March 5-18, 2016 • June 11, 2016 May 6, 2016 May 7-20, 2016 • Website: www.actstudent.org

7. Belgrade Booster Club President – Tom Luhrsen Vice-president – Kevin Bethke Treasurer – Chanelle Sanders Secretary – Denise Linton Membership - Merideth Kinseth Meetings – 1st Monday each month Holiday Inn Express Next meeting Tuesday, September 8, 2014

8. Belgrade Booster Club Members wanted! Private Membership - $35 Green Membership – $100 plaque/year tag/ booster sticker Gold Membership - $200 green membership items + 2 T-shirts Platinum Membership - $500 all above membership items + 2 adult passes or 1 family pass

9. Activity Passes • Student Passes $25 • Savings of $27 just for the Fall • Adult Passes $45 • Savings of $33 just for Fall • Family Passes $100 • 2 adults + all school aged children • Savings of $160 + just for Fall Buy Now and Winter Sports are “Free”!

10. Spirit Night WHEN: AUGUST 21th FROM 5:00-9:00PM WHERE: BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL-SPECIAL EVENT CENTER 5:00-6:00 VOLLEYBALL Intro & Scrimmage (Special Events Center) 5:45 DINNER (Special Events Center Lobby) • MEAT, DRINKS, PLATES, UTENSILS WILL BE PROVIDED • Please bring the following to share: Boys: Salads / Girls: Desserts • Sign up for Booster Club Memberships at Spirit Night. 6:00 FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Intro & Scrimmage (Football Field) 6:45-7:00 GOLF Intro (Football Field) CROSS COUNTRY Special Introduction (Football Field) GIRLS SOCCER Intro (Football Field) BOYS SOCCER Intro (Football Field) 7:00-7:10 CHEERLEADERS Dance performance 7:20 FOOTBALL SCRIMMAGE (Football Field) 9:00-11:30 DANCE - COURTYARD Come check out our new Panther clothing and accessories in the Special Events Center Lobby.

11. Booster Club / Volunteering • If you desire to help in anyway, • complete the booster sign-up sheet or • contact the Activities office: • 924-2551 skonkol@belgradeschools.com • we are in need of help all the time, • especially in our PRO SHOP!… • please call to volunteer! • Game Preparation • Sideline Crew • Field Painting • Track meet assistance • Scorer’s Table operations • FB/VB/Soc/ BB/SB

12. Booster Club / Volunteering • Belgrade has a reputation for hosting outstanding sporting events and programs. • This cannot be accomplished without the help of many volunteers. • Tournaments this year: • State A Speech and Debate Jan. 29-30 • State A Girls Basketball Mar. 10 – 12 • First Pitch Softball Tournament Apr. 8-9 • Gallatin Valley Invite Track Meet Apr. 23 • Central A Divisional Softball May 20-21 • State A Softball Tournament May 26-28 • State A Track and Field (Bozeman) May 27-28

13. Panther Blitz • ALL SPORTS PROGRAMS – • Some cards may be distributed tonight! Panther Card “BLITZ” • Tuesday, August 18, 2014 • 5:00 – 8:00 PM • Meet in the auditorium @ 4:30 • Let’s pull this off! • One large fundraiser for all programs!

14. Trainer • In order to assist us with diagnosing injuries and developing a plan on how to treat injuries, we have a partnership with: • Bridger Orthopedics - They will be here on: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays (when we do not have a home FB game) • Belgrade Spine and Sports & Peak Urgent care • Athletes who are injured are asked to notify their coach and report to the training room by the boys locker room between 3:30 – 5:30 on days when trainer is present. • Currently working on bringing a full time trainer to Belgrade High School.

15. Traumatic Brain Injury - Concussions • State Law :The Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth Athletes Act. • All supervisors working with K-12 students must complete NFHS Concussion course. • ImPACT test all HS athletes – Prior to season • “When in doubt –sit them out!” • Must be symptom free and cleared by medical personnel. • Pass ImPACT post concussion test. • Ease back into participation.

16. Headstrong Concussion Insurance • The Montana High School Association and its 179 member schools are providing concussion insurance for every high school student-athlete and cheerleader during the 2015-16 school year. The insurance is the HeadStrong Concussion Insurance Program developed by Dissinger Reed Insurance. Michigan and Montana are the first two states to provide coverage for their student-athletes/cheerleaders.

17. Headstrong Concussion Insurance • The maximum benefit is $25,000 per injury per year and there is a $0 deductible per claim. The injury must be an accident and result in a professionally diagnosed concussion. The covered medical expenses are accident only expenses, as this coverage is not considered health insurance. • High school athletes and cheerleaders are covered while participating in practice or competition in sports sanctioned by the MHSA. For any claim, the participants insurance would first be billed and then the HeadStrong insurance would act as secondary insurance and assist with unpaid deductibles or co-pays.

18. Headstrong Concussion Insurance • This proactive step by the MHSA and its member schools assures any high school athlete or cheerleader who is diagnosed with an activity related concussion will be afforded treatment with little to no out-of-pocket costs. The MHSA and NFHS (National Federation of State High School Associations) over the years have been in the forefront of addressing the concussion issue. The NFHS was the first national governing body to mandate a return-to-play rule and, with counsel from national experts, have amended playing rules to minimize risk of exposure to concussions in high school contact sports.

19. Headstrong Concussion Insurance • The MHSA has required a return-to-play protocol for many years, has implemented playing and practice rules to minimize risk, and has provided all the resources for schools to provide to parents, student-athletes, coaches and officials to comply with the requirements of the Dylan Steigers Protection of Youth Athletes Act (Montana’s Concussion Law).

20. Fall Coaches Cheer and Cross Country Coaches • Cheerleading • Mariah Simmonds • Cross Country • Rachel White • rwhite@belgradeschools.com • Frank Jacques • fjacques@belgradeschools.com

21. Football Coaches • Eric Kinnaman • ekinnaman@belgradeschools.com • Andy Damjanovich • adamjanovich@belgradeschools.com • Steven Hunter • Josh Lewis • Toby Robinson • trobinson@belgradeschools.com • Talon Taylor • Cody Criner • Justin McGovern

22. Golf Coaches • Golf • Joe Rossman • jrossman@belgradeschools.com • Mike Deming • mdeming@belgradeschools.com • (Volunteer)

23. Soccer Coaches • Soccer • RicPlante Boys Coach • Celine Valentin Girls Coach • Carl Bridwell Asst. Girls Coach • cbridwell@belgradeschools.com

24. Volleyball Coaches • Jade Schmidt • Jessica Peaslee • jpeaslee@belgradeschools.com • Sarah Fowler • sfowler@belgradeschools.com • Jessica Christiansen • jchristiansen@belgradeschools.com • Volunteer

25. Belgrade High 2014-2015 • Ten Conference Titles • Boys Cross Country • Girls Cross Country • Speech • Drama • Boys Soccer • Volleyball • Football • Boys Basketball • Softball • Boys Track and Field

26. Belgrade High 2014-2015 • State Placers • Boys Cross Country 3rd place • Drama 3rd place • Boys Track and Field 3rd place • State Runners up • Speech/Debate • Boys Soccer • Softball • State Champions • Volleyball

27. Belgrade High 2015- 2016 • How will we follow up? • It is Time to Shine! • Largest Class A School • Preparing to go AA (next 4-6 years) • We need to Dominate the other A Schools • NOW IS YOUR TIME TO SHINE! BELGRADE HIGH SCHOOL #1

28. Role of Parents -“Release Child to the Game” • A parent should realize that he/she is taking everything too seriously and has not released their child to the activity when: • They are trying to continue to coach their child when the athlete probably knows more about the activity than they do. • They are nervous before the child’s game. • Have a difficult time bouncing back after their child’s team suffers a defeat. • Makes mental notes during a game so they can give their child advice at the conclusion of the game • Becomes verbally critical of an official or coach. • “Young people need models not critics!” • John Wooden

29. Role of Parents • Attend as many games as possible! • Do everything possible to make the athletic experience positive for your child and others! • View the game with team goals in mind. • Attempt to relieve competitive pressure, not increase it. • Encourage multiple sport participation. • Release your child to the coach and the team. • Look upon opponents as friends involved in the same experience. • Accept the judgment of the officials and coaches, remain in control. • Accept the results of each game, do not make excuses. • Demonstrate winning and losing with dignity. • Be an encourager. • Be a good listener. • Accept the goals, roles and achievements of your child.

30. Role of Parents • Bus Decorating • Done only for divisional playoffs and state • -ALL PARENTS encouraged to help • End of Season Awards Gathering • Underclassmen Parents within each sport organize and set date with Activities office • Honoring our Seniors • Lockers • Parents decorate their own child’s locker, but know that there are parents willing to help if a parent can’t do it • Cheerleaders will be hanging weekly Spirit items, please leave the top of the locker available ! • Team Dinners • Schedule these within your own sport

31. Fall Locker Decorations • Monday Night, August 24 • 4:00 - 7:30 PM • If unavailable please contact the Activities Office to schedule another time! 924-2551 • Please pick up after yourselves. • No Balloons outside of lockers! • No Glitter! • Locker Sizes (approximate - leave the top for the Spirit Squad) • Upstairs 9.5” x 57” • Downstairs 9.5” x 22.5” (two sets - top/bottom)

32. rschooltoday online schedules www.bsd44.org (new web address) HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AND ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE • Daily and weekly events • Ability to print your own schedule • Receive notifications of upcoming events • Directions to location of contest • Dismissal/Departure times

33. Bus Transportation • Bus Barn 388-0572 We give them the departure destination and leave times and they do all the rest!

34. Transportation • All participants must travel to and return from all out of town activities with the team, unless prior written permission is granted by their parents, and the coaches/advisors/directors have given their approval. • Participants may be released to travel with their parents/guardians only. • They must sign out, on a travel release form, with their coach/advisor/director • Teams are built when they have camaraderie that is developed after a victory as well as after a defeat.

35. Top 5 Educational Objectives of Interscholastic Athletics Outcomes • Promote Learning • academic eligibility requirements • Citizenship • Goal: 1000 hours of Community Service by our Athletic teams • Sportsmanship • US Bank Program • Super Spectator • Life Skills • Healthy Lifestyle

36. Top 5 Educational Objectives of Interscholastic Athletics Outcomes Promote Learning Students should acquire new knowledge of skills that will lead to long-term changes in behavior. This learning is not limited to the development of physical skills and should facilitate the social, personal and psychological development of each student.

37. Top 5 Educational Objectives of Interscholastic Athletics Outcomes Citizenship Students should acquire knowledge, attitudes, experience and skills that will prepare them to be a proud and responsible member of society.

38. Top 5 Educational Objectives of Interscholastic Athletics Outcomes Sportsmanship Students should learn respect and concern for rules, officials, opponents and the spirit and conventions of sport.

39. Top 5 Educational Objectives of Interscholastic Athletics Outcomes Life Skills Students should learn how to balance their life, emotional well-being, leadership, personal growth and decision-making skills

40. Top 5 Educational of Interscholastic Athletics Outcomes Healthy Lifestyle Students should become committed to an addiction free, physically active and long-term healthy lifestyle.

41. Academic Eligibility • Academics • Must have received 2 credits the previous semester • Must have a minimum GPA of 1.8 the previous quarter • Individual programs may raise this standard • May not be failing any class during their season • Competition may be withheld

42. Semester Grades • John Doe Semester Credit • English D .5 • Physical Education F 0 • Art F 0 • History D .5 • Math D .5 • Science D .5 • Choir F 0 Credits Received 2.0

43. Nine Weeks GPA • John Doe 3rd Q 4th QSem • English B D C • Physical Education A F C • Art D F F • History A D C • Math C D D • Science D D D • Choir BFC 3RD Q GPA 18/7=2.57 4TH Q GPA 4/7= .57 (Ineligible until mid-terms) Credits earned 2.5

44. Weekly Grade Checks • Begin two weeks into the start of each grading period. • Sept. 15 • Nov. 17 • Feb. 2 • April 19 • First week a student/athlete is on the list they are placed “on notice”. • Second week in a row they appear on the list they are ineligible for any activity/competition for the next week!

45. Weekly “F - List” - Ineligibility • Lists are printed on Tuesday! • Eligibility runs from Wednesday – Tuesday • Weekly Ineligibility List 9/15 • John Doe (English) on Notice • Nazo Smart (English, History) on Notice • Weekly Ineligibility List 9/22 • John Doe (Art) ineligible • Jane Smith (History) on Notice • Nazo Smart (Math, Science, History) ineligible • Weekly Ineligibility List 9/29 • John Doe (English) ineligible • Nazo Smart (PE) ineligible

46. Hazing • Will not be tolerated! • Please bring any information regarding this to the attention of the administration. • Recognize it! • Stop it! • Prevent it!

47. Participation Booklets MUST BE COMPLETE IN ORDER TO COMPETE Deadline for Fall Booklets – Wednesday, August 12, 2015 by 4:00 PM

48. Participation Signature Booklets • Parents and student signatures are required throughout the booklet. • Agreement of Policies • Consent and Insurance Verification • Concussion Statement • Medical Release Form • Pre-Participation Physical • Please do not forget the information box on the front of the physical and at the bottom on the back of the physical!

49. Physical Exam • Must be completed on this form or a copy of this form…no exceptions! • No form…No practice or tryout!

50. Participation Fee Required • All students participating in high school athletics will be required to pay an activities fee. The money raised from this fee helps with the financial support of the activity that the student benefits from, though it pays for only a small portion of the actual expense of the activity. • The amount is: • $65.00/child per activity. • $45/year for Band/Choir • $35 for managers/activitiy • (Fees for Activities with tryouts will be collected after tryouts!)