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2008-2009 GIRL’S SOCCER INFORMATION AND POLICIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
Please contact Coach Knight at 817-253-6772 if you have questions about girl’s soccer at Martin High School!
Soccer Class: The class is fourth period in the fall for all soccer girls. Freshmen sign up for JV soccer unless they are in another athletic class that starts before soccer season. JVA and Varsity teams are double blocked (last class of the day) in the spring semester – periods 4 and 8. JVB is single blocked in fourth period all year. You must be in the soccer class to play on the teams unless you are enrolled in another athletic class or an academic class only offered at the same time as the soccer class. Parents need to notify the coaches if one of these situations applies.
Tryouts: Tryouts take place for all players in the class period starting on the first A day until teams are chosen at the end of the first week in December. After school tryouts/practices begin the first day back after the Thanksgiving holiday. There are NO workouts held outside the school day until then. Those not in class will go through tryouts when after school workouts begin from December 1-8.
It is possible to participate in many activities and other sports. Good communication between players, parents, sponsors and coaches will be important for scheduling practices and events.
FORMS: Check www.aisd.net or the UIL website www.uil.utexas.edu for most of the forms necessary to participate in athletics. They are listed as physical evaluation forms. We need those turned in by the second day of school. Inexpensive physicals are generally held on the Martin campus in the spring or summer. You will be notified by phone or email if contact information is provided or available. Martin Girls Soccer Policies can be found at www.martinladywarriors.com along with other information about the program including the history.
LIST OF Forms: a completed and NOTARIZED physical, Acknowledgement of Rules, Steroid Agreement, Player Information and Agreement Forms, Media Release for website Varsity ONLY for spring semester: Transportation Waiver (notarized and liability insurance copy provided), AISD Student Volunteer Form
Teams: There are three teams chosen based mainly on skill level, maturity, attitude, academics and behavior – JVB and JVA (consists of 9-11 graders only) and Varsity (may be comprised of 9-12 grades). Season: Practices resume December 30th for the varsity. JVA and JVB resume the 31st or Jan 1 week and will be announced by the coaches of the teams. Scrimmages are the first Saturday after school starts in January and the following Tuesday. Games begin that weekend with tournaments the first three weekends in January after school resumes. District games start the last week in January ending in mid March before spring break. The varsity district record determines playoffs. The varsity will have practices (scheduled by the coach with input from the players) during spring break since playoffs begin after spring break. JVA players may be added to the varsity team for playoffs at the coach’s discretion.
Club Soccer/Select Soccer/ODP Soccer : There will be some conflicts with these games or tournaments from August to December. We expect the girls to be at the high school practices and games if there are conflicts with club tournaments or games during the high school season. Please contact the coach to see what might be worked out.
Making the Team: There are approximately 25 players per team on the average. Players do NOT have to play club, select or ODP soccer, but that experience helps and usually those players with the most skill play at the highest competitive levels available to them. Those are the ones who generally make the team, start and get the most playing time. Players do need to have some playing experience and know the game to sign up for the class because we have as many as 85-115 girls trying out each year.
Get experience at the highest competitive level on good teams along with a variety of soccer experience at camps or with personal trainers. Stay fit all year.
What we’re looking for in players: Someone with a GREAT attitude, good soccer skills, good academics, good behavior, athletic ability, a student of the game, someone who wants to learn more about the game, someone who is COACHABLE, someone who works well with teammates and coaches, players who are willing to work hard and those willing to practice good nutrition!
We train hard in all kinds of weather conditions. It is hot when we start in August and cold during the season. We practice inside if we can’t go outside because of the weather.
Come see some of the games at each level to get an idea of how or where you might fit in with the Martin Lady Warrior Soccer players!
MAILING ADDRESS:
Coach Ruth Knight Martin High School 4501 W. Pleasant Ridge Arlington, Tx. 76016
CONTACT INFORMATION
HEAD COACH: RUTH KNIGHT CELL 817-253-6772 HOME 817-419-747 EMAIL rknight@aisd.net
JUNIOR VARSITY: SABINA HARRINGTON SCHOOL 682-867-8697 CELL 817-798-1608 EMAIL sharring@aisd.net
JUNIOR VARSITY: JESSICA LEWIS 8I7-946-1275
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SOCCER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
POLICIES HELP CREATE TEAM UNITY AND GOOD COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PLAYERS AND THE COACH AND PROVIDE A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. IT IS A PRIVILEGE TO BE IN THE MARTIN SOCCER PROGRAM, NOT A RIGHT. PLAYERS WILL BE EXPECTED TO DO THEIR BEST AS COMMUNITY ROLE MODELS, LEADERS, STUDENTS AND PLAYING SOCCER!
A. ELIGIBILITY: A player's first priority is her education! Credit Requirements: Sophs. 5, Jrs.10, and 15 for seniors. A player must pass aII courses with a 70 or above. An incomplete grade is failing until a passing grade is recorded. Citizenship grades should not drop below an 80 at any time. Athletes will be encouraged to improve poor conduct that reflects on the soccer program. Players must follow all UIL rules for eligibility. Anyone who fails two consecutive six weeks will be removed from the soccer class, but may return the next year if all spring classes are passed.
B. ATTENDANCE:
Be on time. Early is on time. Late players will stay AFTER PRACTICE to do any makeup work deemed appropriate by the coach and put up equipment.
MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO SCHEDULE TUTORING AROUND PRACTICE TIMES! IT IS NOT OKAY TO MISS SOCCER CLASS TO MAKE UP ACADEMIC WORK UNLESS THAT IS APPROVED BY THE COACH IN ADVANCE AND AT THE COACH’S DISCRETION. The teacher should send an email and the player should check with the coach before soccer class. The player should bring a pass from the teacher that has a signature, date and time.
Attendance is required for all classes, practices and games. Some absences are unavoidable under some circumstances and will be excused if the coach is contacted by the player AND the parent/guardian in a timely fashion. This INCLUDES conflicts with high school soccer and club soccer.
If you come to class when you are ill (or injured) you are expected to participate to the best of your ability. Be sure to inform the coach of the problem before workout begins. If you cannot participate ask to go to the clinic.
Plan for bad weather because we still work out inside. You will need appropriate athletic tennis shoes that are properly laced for good support. (Sperry’s, Keds and many other casual tennis shoes are NOT appropriate.)
Parents MUST call or email a soccer coach the day of an absence . Consequence for no parent call is a 1 mile run. Consequence for no parent call during a holiday will result in dismissal from the team. The 2nd unexcused absence from class or practice will result in dismissal.
C. SCHOOL FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT: Keep the gyms and locker rooms clean. Take care of all issued equipment and clothing. All issued equipment must be replaced if lost, stolen, or damaged. Keep your things locked in your locker. Only soccer players may wear issued soccer equipment and only to school events or coach approved occasions. A towel fee of $20 is required. (Payable to AISD)
Required Equipment: cleats, appropriate size shin guards, ball, appropriate athletic tennis shoes worn properly ALL ISSUED EQUIPMENT MUST BE RETURNED CLEAN AND NEATLY FOLDED (OR BE PAID FOR) BEFORE IF YOU LEAVE THE CLASS OR PROGRAM.
D. INJURIES/TRAINING ROOM: FOLLOW THE TRAINER’S RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR THE TRAINING ROOMS!
1. Report injuries to coach before workout. 2. Report to the training room. 3. Sign in for treatment. 4. Talk to the trainer and have the injury evaluated. 5. Follow the trainer's treatment schedule. 6. Report to coach immediately after treatments during class. Players must have trainer's approval for practice and games. 7. If you get injured off campus report to the trainer at 7:10 a.m. the next day! 8. If you see a doctor -bring a doctor's note about your condition and treatment we can do at school, and when you can return to practice. If you get injured off campus report to the trainer at 7:10 a.m. the next day! You must have a written doctor's release to return to workouts. 9. Injured players are required to do the following during the class or practice: rehab or treatment, participate during class in any way physically possible, run errands or help coaches, complete makeup work
E. PRACTICE PROCEDURES AND RULES – consequences applied as deemed appropriate at coach’s discretion. Repeated infractions will result in removal from the program.
1. Follow instructions for safety. 2. NO GUM in practices, warm ups, or games! 3. NO JEWELRY of any kind (including earrings and piercings). 4. PROPER CLOTHING AND SHIN GUARDS of appropriate size required in practices and games. WEAR WHITE SHIRTS FOR ALL WORKOUTS unless specified or approved by coach. Bring appropriate athletic shoes for workouts indoors. 5. No cleats are to be worn inside the building 6. Bring properly inflated ball when required. 7. Athletes are required to change clothes in appropriate dressing areas only. Consequence - 1mile run
CONSEQUENCES First offense -warning Second offense -conference with coach Third offense -15 minute workout detention or office detention Fourth offense -parent call Fifth offense -parent contact and 2 week probation during which any offense may result in suspension from the team
F .TRANSPORTATION - BUSES are provided for out of town games (or in Arlington when the coach is notified 15 days in advance). Players may ride home with their own parents after games. Varsity players with a transportation waiver on file may ride with other player’s parents if they have a note from their parents
G. You will be cooperative and courteous to students, faculty, staff, fans and any guest at Martin. Always display school pride and sportsmanship. Stay with the team or at least one other player. Always display a courteous attitude to everyone.
H .CLASS GRADES -Ten points will be deducted for not suiting out in class. Each time you break procedures counts 4 points from your citizenship grade.
I. CELL PHONES – May only be used with a coach’s permission and as school policy permits. Cell phones must be turned off at all other times, especially at games!
J. INTERNET WEB PAGES – Content and pictures must be appropriate at all times for a high school athletic team member.
K. SERIOUS MISBEHAVIOR: Immediate referral to Assistant Principal 1. Commits or threatens to commit physical harm. 2. Damage to school or public property. 3. Behavior which prevents the coach or team from functioning. 4. Drug, alcohol or tobacco use or possession.
Placement in an Alternative Education Program (OCS, Choices, Turning Point, Suspension or expulsion) may result in removal from the soccer program
Any AEP assignment for repetition of an offense will result in removal from the program.
L .GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE - PIayers will make every effort to find a time to discuss any problem or complaint privately with the coach first, after which a parent conference may be arranged.
M. AISD policies as stated in any form, including any Student Code of Conduct, concerning drug and alcohol use and Criminal Activity will be enforced. Use of alcohol, tobacco or drugs will NOT be tolerated. Players charged with a Class C Misdemeanor will sit out a minimum of 30 per cent of the season contests.
N. FORMS and FEES - Completed, signed and notarized PHYSICAL, STEROID FORM, ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UIL RULES, PLAYER INFO & AGREEMENT FORMS - due 2nd day of school (Parents and players should check with Coach Knight if more time is needed for special circumstances, but players CANNOT workout with a completed and notarized physical.) Varsity ONLY for spring semester: Transportation Waiver (notarized and liability insurance copy provided), AISD Student Volunteer Form
$20 Towel Fee - due first week of school (checks made payable to AISD)
O. INSURANCE - AISD does not provide insurance for athletes. School insurance is offered the first week of school in the student registration packet
P. SOCCER CLASS ENROLLMENT IS REQUIRED UNLESS IN ANOTHER ATHLETIC OR ACADEMIC CLASS OR WITH COACH’S PERMISSION
Q. QUALIFYING FOR HONORS AND AWARDS: A letter jacket will be awarded to players who have been on the varsity an entire season, played in 50% of the games or at the coach’s discretion for special circumstances. Letter jackets are purchased by the booster club. Students may only receive one letter jacket or major award during their 4 years in high school as per UIL regulations.
Varsity players in good standing may qualify for honors and be nominated by the coach during or after the season and may include: all tournament, all district, all region, all state, all American, academic all state as voted on by the Texas Coaches Association of Soccer Coaches (TASCO), National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Local journalists also select Players to Watch before the season and All Area Teams after the season. One minor award per year as allowed by UIL regulations may be given to junior varsity players.
PLAYER INFORMATION AND AGREEMENT FORM – SOCCER – MARTIN
Player’s Name _______________________Grade ____ email ___________________
Parent’s names ___________________________
Parent’s email(s) ____________________________
Parent’s Home Phone # ____________________ Player’s phone #_________________
Parent’s Work or Cell # ____________________ Parent’s cell ____________________
Home Address ________________________________ Arlington, TX. ____________
OTHER Extracurricular/Club Activities: ______________________________________
LIST PREVIOUS SERIOUS INJURIES OR SURGERIES:
LIST ANY MEDICAL CONDITIONS WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: INHALER, ALLERGIES, ETC.
DO YOU RIDE A BUS? YES NO PARENT’S SIGNATURE_______________ Girls that ride a bus are sent in 10 minutes early. Please make arrangements with your daughter about what to do if she misses the bus.
I HAVE READ THE POLICIES FOR THE MARTIN GIRLS SOCCER PROGRAM. I UNDERSTAND WHAT IS EXPECTED AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THE GUIDELINES. I HAVE READ AND WILL FOLLOW ALL AISD STUDENT CODES OF CONDUCT AND UIL GUIDELINES, RULES AND REGULATIONS.
ATHLETE’S PRINTED NAME ______________________
ATHLETE’S SIGNATURE _________________________
DATE SIGNED ____________
PARENT’S PRINTED NAME _____________________________
PARENT’S SIGNATURE ________________________________
DATE SIGNED_____________
ADDENDUM A.I.S.D. STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
Student Rights and Responsibilities (FNC Local) Student Conduct
Extracurricular Activities Any student who represents A.I.S.D. by participating in extracurricular activities or is a member or participant in any A.I.S.D. sponsored club or organization will be suspended from membership and/or any and all participation if the student is found by the A.I.S.D. to have engaged in conduct which would constitute a violation of any law related to alcohol, dangerous drugs, marijuana, and or controlled substances, volatile chemicals, and glue or aerosol paint, as such substances defined in the Student Code of Conduct, regardless of whether or not such conduct occurs on school property or a school sponsored event and regardless of whether or not such conduct occurs while school is in session or during the school year. Off campus, non-school related conduct which occurs at any time is subject to these consequences. These consequences affect all extracurricular activities and participation in all activities of the organization or club regardless of whether or not the activities are during the school year. The length of suspension from membership or participation shall be for the remainder of the school year or season whichever is later.
These consequences are incorporated in and are in addendum to any other applicable consequences for school related misconduct as set out in the Student Code of Conduct including but not limited to removal to an Alternative Education Program (AEP) or expulsion.
Counseling Option The student may regain his/her eligibility for extracurricular activities by fulfilling the counseling options [FNC Local)]. The district will enter into only one counseling agreement per school organizational level (i.e., elementary, junior high, high school). These consequences are incorporated in and are in addition to any other applicable consequences for school related misconduct as set out in the Student Code of Conduct, including but not limited to removal to AEP or expulsion.
Procedure for Application of Policy A student would lose extracurricular privileges if found to have violated this policy by one of the following means:
This policy would not affect a student who may be with others who are violating the policy, unless the student admits to the violation, is issued a citation, or is witnessed in violation by an A.I.S.D. employee.
ATHLETE’S PRINTED NAME ______________________
ATHLETE’S SIGNATURE _________________________
DATE SIGNED ____________
PARENT’S PRINTED NAME _____________________________
PARENT’S SIGNATURE ________________________________
DATE SIGNED_____________ Discipline Addendum Regarding An AEP Assignment for Soccer Agreement
As a member of the Martin High School Soccer Program you are expected to follow all of the rules and requirements of the A.I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct, A.I.S.D. Extracurricular Code of Conduct, the MHS Discipline plan and/or the MHS Student Council Code of Conduct. Keeping in mind that as part of the Soccer Program you are expected to be a Leader ALL of the time and that you will be held to the highest standard.
For any Student in soccer program the following will now apply:
1) Any disciplinary action received by the student which requires them to go to an AEP - Alternative Educational Placement (AEP) such as OCS, Choices, Turning Point, Suspension or Expulsion, will automatically call for a review by the Head Coach and/or the MHS Administration of your membership. 2) Any student who is placed in an AEP for any SERIOUS violation of the A.I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct, A.I.S.D. Extracurricular Code of Conduct, the MHS Discipline plan and/or the MHS Student Council Code of Conduct faces automatic removal from the program. A SERIOUS violation is described as including but not being limited to any violent offense to a student or MHS employee, drug, alcohol or tobacco use or possession, cheating, threats, or bullying, etc. 3) Any student who is placed in an AEP for a non-violent infraction of the A.I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct, A.I.S.D. Extracurricular Code of Conduct, the MHS Discipline plan, or the MHS Student Council Code of Conduct is subject to review by the coaches and/or Martin Administrators, of their status as a member of the program. A non-violent offense is described as, including but not limited to dress code violations, cell phone or attendance issues, etc. 4) Any soccer student who is placed in an AEP for a repetition of the same non-violent offense, as mentioned in #3 above, faces automatic expulsion from the soccer program
By signing this document you agree to abide by this addendum and the A.I.S.D. Student Code of Conduct, in its strictest sense.
ATHLETE’S PRINTED NAME ______________________
ATHLETE’S SIGNATURE _________________________
DATE SIGNED ____________
PARENT’S PRINTED NAME _____________________________
PARENT’S SIGNATURE ________________________________
DATE SIGNED_____________ |
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