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Vermont Principals’ Association Middle School Athletics/Activities Standards and Policies

Vermont Principals’ Association Middle School Athletics/Activities Standards and Policies. Adopted by the Executive Council May 3, 2013. Why Sport?. Promote life-long health and fitness Socialization Participation Improves self-esteem

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Vermont Principals’ Association Middle School Athletics/Activities Standards and Policies

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  1. Vermont Principals’ AssociationMiddle School Athletics/Activities Standards and Policies Adopted by the Executive Council May 3, 2013

  2. Why Sport? • Promote life-long health and fitness • Socialization • Participation • Improves self-esteem • When the best interests of adolescents are secondary, these goals are compromised.

  3. VPA Beliefs • Every MS student provided an opportunity to participate • Member schools are to be creative in finding the means to enhance the educational experience beyond the regular school day

  4. VPA Standards for MS Athletics • Integral part of the educational experience • Teaching, maximum participation, progress with limited pressure on competition • Sportsmanship is essential • Coaching staff knowledgeable and trained in MS best practices • Trained officials are employed whenever possible • Programs are limited in: • Missed class time • Publicity • Awards

  5. Participants must… • Possess current health insurance • Physical examination within two years, unless district policy is less • Be selected, equipped, instructed, and supervised according to school district policies

  6. Principal’s Responsibilities • Ultimately responsible for all aspects of the athletic program • Compete with VPA members schools • If not VPA member, abide by VPA policies • Home schooled students (Title 16, Section 166(b)) may participate within district of legal residence. • A letter from the Vt State Agency of Education verifying enrollment required prior to commencing activity • Eighth graders can participate in Varsity athletics if school is under 50 boys or 50 girls. • Must be a member school to participate in VPA events • Spelling Bee • Geo Bee • Etc…

  7. Cooperative Sponsorship • Same geographic area • Reviewed on an annual basis • Application via each school’s principal to VPA • Form of written letter to Bob Johnson or David Cobb

  8. Regulations • Participants are enrolled and eligible as per school policy • Minimum 7 practices prior to competing • Practices limited to 90 minutes • No more than 5 meetings (games/practices) a week (7 day period) • No more than 3 games within a week (7 day period) • Limited to 2, back-to-back game days

  9. Scrimmages • Intended for learning • Non competitive • Treated as a practice • No admission can be charged • Unlimited timeouts • Total scrimmage time not limited, but no player shall exceed playing time of regular season game • Score erased each quarter/half/period/inning • Only one scrimmage per season

  10. Season dates (table 1 in document) • Fall Season • Cross country, field hockey, soccer, football • First “student day” • Not to exceed 9 weeks • Winter Season • Basketball, cheerleading, nordic skiing, dance, gymnastics, and wrestling • May commence two weeks after fall sports season • Not to exceed 13 weeks • Does not count vacation weeks where no games/scrimmages/practices occur • Spring Season • Baseball, golf, softball, lacrosse, tennis, and track • May commence two weeks after winter sports season • Not to exceed 10 weeks

  11. Coaching Requirements • Approved through local school district • Minimum 18 years of age • Signed statement acknowledging compliance with VPA bylaws and policies • Successful completion of NFHS Concussion Education course • Must be completed prior to first practice and every two years beyond that • May be substituted with approved course (by VPA) • Paid or volunteer

  12. Highly Recommended Coaches’ Education • Available at NFHSlearn.com • Fundamentals of Coaching • Sport First Aid • Health and Safety for Coaches • Coaching Sport in the Middle School

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