Parent-Athlete Meeting Fall Sports 2013 August 12, 2013 Opening Comments/Presentation – Michael Lerner (AAM

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

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

3. 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. Boosters...Mission, Scope and Objectives

4. Board • President: John O’Connell • 1stVP: Nancy McClanahan • 2ndVP: 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: CarenMitchell • 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: CarenMitchell • Sponsorships: Polly Khoury • Staff Appreciation: Boosters Board • Trattoria: TBD – Position Open • Team Parent Liaison: Rick Mantsch • Yankee Candle: Christine Smith Who We Are Interested in joining the team? Let us know.

5. 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 Business • Participation • 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! We Succeed Together

6. Contact Us • Individual Team Meetings • Email: HammondBoosters@gmail.com • Web: HammondBoosters.org • Mail: HHS Front Office • Phone: 410-313-7615 The Boosters stand ready to answer your questions; we also welcome your suggestions and feedback. We look forward to hearing from you!

7. 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 Important Dates

8. 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) JV and Varsity Philosophies

9. 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. Academic Eligibility

10. 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. Out of School Participation

11. Student 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. Late Arrival/Early Departure

12. 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. Academic Help and Locker Room Security Plan

13. 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-

14. 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

15. Issues NOT appropriate to discuss with Coaches • Playing time and/or position • Team strategy • Play calling • Other student athletes

16. 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. Coaches/Parents/Participants

17. Join 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. Ways You Can Help the Program

18. Spectator Rules of Conduct We ask that fans refrain from: Intimidating or harassing the players, coaches, officials or fans Using profanity Throwing objects Entering the playing area Loitering in the hallways or on school grounds. Focus on being positive toward our players rather than negative toward our opponents.

19. 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.

20. 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.

21. Break Out Sessions Sport 1. Cross Country 2. Girls’ Soccer 3. Boys’ Soccer 4. Football 5. Volleyball 6. Field hockey 7. Cheerleading 8. Allied Soccer 9. Golf Location Room 214 Front Auditorium Back Auditorium Cafeteria Gym Room 216 Room 215 Room 213 Room 210