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Saint
Robert Parish Athletics
SPORTS
PROGRAM HANDBOOK
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INTRODUCTION
The Sports
Program Handbook contains the philosophy and the
rules and regulations of St. Robert Athletic
Program. Parents and students are to familiarize
themselves with the handbook and are to return the
Athletic Contract before participation in the
Athletic Program. The Athletic Contract is located
in the Appendix.
St.
Robert Athletic Program
This handbook
describes the philosophy, general rules, and
guidelines for the St. Robert Athletic Program. The
principal and pastor have the final say in the
interpretation, application, and administration of
the rules of the Program.
PHILOSOPHY
Participation in
St. Robert Athletic Program contributes to the
physical, social, and spiritual growth of the
student/player involved and therefore, develops the
student/player as a Christian person.
With this in mind, the philosophy of the St. Robert
Athletic Program accordingly strives
to:
- provide a
positive atmosphere in which both student/player
and coaches enjoy the athletic
activity
- teach the
basic fundamentals of the appropriate
sport
- teach good
sportsmanship
- teach the
value of teamwork, cooperation and
responsibility towards their
team
- promote true
"Student/player"
- create
athletes who develop to their maximum potential
in skills and attitude at their
level
- ensure
players have fun while competing
This philosophy
is to be apparent at all levels.
SPIRIT
OF COMPETITION
Sports
activities are designed to supplement the
curriculum to help in achieving our mission of
educating the whole child. Winning and losing are
mere outcomes of sports activity. Abusive language,
attitude, and manipulation of the rules to further
winning are not "just part of the game." What is
part of the game is the simple satisfaction of
playing and the interdependence of teamwork, along
with improving fitness and enhancing friendships.
Without your opponent, you have no game, no
contest, and absolutely no fun. You are indebted to
them as they are to you. In a fundamental way,
then, competing against an opponent is based on
cooperation.
Upholding high
standards of integrity and fair play acknowledges
this idea of cooperative competition. An
intentional violation of the rules, no matter how
small, is considered cheating and a direct offense
against these principles. All players are asked to
exercise good judgment in caring for the safety of
others as well as themselves. The goal of lifetime
skills through lifetime sports offers meaning
beyond that of a win or a loss, the memory of which
often fades quickly. All players are asked to play
within the context of the spirit of
competition.
ACADEMICS
AND CONDUCT
Student/athletes
must maintain a C- or higher in every subject, with
no D's or F's, and a 2- or higher in general
conduct and effort, with no 3's or 4's. Students
whose grades are in jeopardy will be placed on
academic probation at progress report or report
card period. Academic probation means the student
may still participate in practices and games, but
grades will be closely monitored. A further drop in
grades will mean dismissal from the St. Robert
School Sports Program until the next progress
report or report card period. All cases are
reviewable by the principal.
The coach or
Athletic Director may restrict a student from
participation for poor conduct while at practice or
at any St. Robert's athletic
activity.
Students who
miss practice or have discipline problems may also
be restricted from participation by the coach,
Commissioner, or Athletic Director. Coaches must
notify the parents, Commissioner or Athletic
Director when any player has been restricted from
participation. St. Robert practices and games take
precedence over other extracurricular
activities.
If a student is
absent from school, he/she may not attend practice
that day or play in a game scheduled that day. If a
student quits a team without the approval of the
Athletic Director at any time after initial
sign-ups, he/she may be restricted from
participation in the next sport. The principal may
restrict a student from participating in sports.
All sports fees are non-refundable.
PARENT
PARTICIPATION
Parents are
responsible for making sure their children get to
and from all games and practices on time. Coaches
are not responsible for
transportation.
Parents are
welcome at all games. We encourage you to come out
and cheer your children's efforts. However,
remember that children learn best by example.
Please don't boo or yell at officials, opponents,
or opponents' fans. Good sportsmanship should
always guide our spectators, regardless of others'
behavior.
Parent support
is essential in all fundraisers to cover the cost
of the program. No money comes from tuition.
Volunteers are always needed as commissioners,
coaches and assistants, scorekeepers, timers,
judges at track meets, and workers for refreshment
stand. If you are interested, please call the
Athletic Director.
CRITERIA
FOR DETERMINING COACHES
Coaches are
volunteers devoting their time to helping our
children.
Coaches will be
assigned at the discretion of the Athletic board
depending on the needs of the students and only
after divisions of teams has been
completed.
Coaches are
picked without regard of race, color, or
gender.
Coaches, either
head or assistant, are identified by commissioners
of individual sports and assigned by the Athletic
Board.
Head Coaches
must be at least 18 years of age. Assistant coaches
may be less than 18 years old, but must have an
adult present at all practices and
games.
Coaches, either
head or assistant, will not be able to coach the
same group of students in consecutive sport season,
unless no other coaches volunteer. (i.e., boys
baseball and basketball, girls volleyball and
basketball or cheerleading).
Track coaches
are the exception of the above rule.
Coaches will
arrive on time to practice and will end practice at
the designated time. Coaches will not use profanity
when speaking to students, refs, or other coaches.
All coaches will submit to livescan finger printing
requirement, prior to the start of a season or will
not be allowed to coach.
PLAYERS AND PARENTS AGREEMENT
- Habitual
tardiness will result in disciplinary
action
- If you have
to be excused from practice, you must call your
coach.
Excused Absence: illness, doctor's
appointment, family emergency, school-related
obligation or family related event
Unexcused Absence: coach is not notified
or any other activity non St. Robert's
related
- Be properly
dressed:
Practice: proper shoes, socks, and
appropriate practice apparel as deemed by the
coach
Games: proper shoes, socks, and
appropriate complete and clean uniform. No
jewelry and hair clips.
- Remember
that we are guests of the facilities we use.
Players, coaches, and spectators are responsible
for leaving facilities as they found them upon
arrival.
- If you must
wear a shirt under your game jersey, then it
must be main color of jersey. If you fail to
wear the proper game day attire, then you may
not play in that game.
- Do your
required schoolwork and
homework.
- Report all
injuries to the coaches.
- When you are
at practice, be enthusiastic and
supportive.
- Receive all
encouragement and coaching from staff members
and players in a constructive and positive
manner. Give your full attention to the coach
during practices and games.
- You are
responsible for your uniform. If a uniform is
lost, stolen, or ruined, your $60 deposit will
not be returned to you.
- After a
game, do not leave until the coaches have talked
with you. Take all of your belongings with you.
- Remember
that you represent St. Robert School. Your
demeanor, both on and off the court or field, is
a direct reflection of the
school.
- Any behavior
that is viewed by the coaching staff as
inappropriate may result in revocation of the
athletic privilege.
- Player,
parent and coach shall sign code of ethics at
the beginning of each sport season.
FEES
The fees will be
set each year according to the needs of the
program.
The 2004-2005
fees are:
$70.00 per
student, per sport, except Track.
$25 Track fee
for 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students. A $10 Track
fee for 5th grade students.
Additional Fee -
$70 annual facility usage fee per
student.
All sports fees
are non-refundable.
A late fee of
$25 if permission slip comes in after the due
date.
PERMISSION
FORMS
Parent's
signature on the permission form, the emergency
form, handbook agreement, and on the code of ethics
must be on file and all fees paid before a student
can participate in the sports program. Failure to
do so may cause a student to become ineligible to
play.
GRIEVANCE
PROCEDURE
If a parent has
a grievance concerning the program, the following
procedure must be followed:
- Discuss the
matter with the coach.
- If that
proves unsatisfactory, present the matter to the
Girls' Commissioner or to the Boys' Commissioner
of the particular sport involved.
- If still
unsatisfied, put the grievance in writing and
then present it to the Athletic Board.
- If still
dissatisfied, present your grievance to the
principal.
Note: Compliance
with our grievance procedure is essential to our
sports program.
UNIFORMS
St. Robert's
uniforms are only to be used for St. Robert's
games, not for use at practices or as play clothes.
St. Robert's Athletic Board is the only provider of
uniforms and athletic equipment. Uniforms and
equipment not issued by the Athletic Board may not
be used at any athletic event.
All team players
will be responsible for the return of their
uniforms upon the completion of the season for
which the uniform was issued.
- A deposit in
the form of a check or money order for $60.00 is
required at the time of each uniform pickup.
- The check or
money order will be returned when the uniform is
returned in good condition at the end of each
sport.
- If the
uniform is lost, stolen, damaged, or not
returned your deposit will not be returned.
THE SPORTS
PROGRAM
St. Robert's
offers a variety of sports for students in Grades
4-8. St. Robert School is a member of the Peninsula
Parishes School League (PPSL). The rules of all
sports that St. Robert participates in are governed
by the PPSL.
All sports, all
teams: To be eligible to play, all players must be
present and listed in scorebook/line-up card at the
start of each game.
EVALUATIONS
Evaluations will
be announced prior to the season. Evaluators are
chosen to be impartial to team's selections. All
players are expected to attend tryouts. Any student
who does not attend evaluations or is new to the
school may have a separate evaluation or subject to
team placement by the Athletic Board, Principal or
Pastor before the rosters are due to PPSL.
GIRLS'
PROGRAM
VOLLEYBALL:
The
season runs from Mid-August through
November.
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TEAM
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GRADE
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Training
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4
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Cubs
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5
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Eagles
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6
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Lions
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5,
6
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Jr.
Varsity
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7
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Sharks
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7, 8
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Varsity
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8
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BASKETBALL:
The season runs from mid-November to
mid-March.
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TEAM
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GRADE
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MINIMUM PLAYING TIME
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Training
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4
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1/2
game
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Cubs
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5
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1/2
game
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Lions
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5, 6
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1/2 game
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Eagles
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6
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1 quarter
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Jr. Varsity
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7
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1 quarter
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Sharks
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7, 8
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1 quarter
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Varsity
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8
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1 quarter
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TRACK:
The season runs from March through
May.
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Training
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Grade 5
(girls and boys)
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Competing
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Grade
6, 7, 8 (girls and boys)
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BOYS'
PROGRAM
BASEBALL
The season runs from August through
mid-November.
Each player must play 2 innings and bat
once per game.
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TEAM
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GRADE
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MINIMUM PLAYING TIME
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Training
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4
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½
game (if roster permits)
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Cubs
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5
and under
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½
game (if roster permits)
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Eagles
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6 and under
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½
game (if roster permits)
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Jr. Varsity
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7 and under
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2
innings and bat once per
game
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Varsity
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8 and under
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2
innings and bat once per
game
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BASKETBALL
The season runs
from mid-November to mid-March
Team Grade
Minimum Playing Time
Training 4 1/2
game
Cubs 5 1/2 game
Lions 5, 6 1/2
game
Eagles 6 1
quarter
Jr. Varsity 7 1
quarter
Sharks 7, 8 1
quarter
Varsity 8&
under 1 quarter
TRACK
The season runs
from March through May.
Training Grade 5
(girls and boys)
Competing Grade
6, 7, 8 (girls and boys)
Local
participation rules of St. Robert School supercede
PPSL participation rules.
POINT
SYSTEM
Girls and Boys:
Block requires 50 points
After earning a
block, athletes receive an emblem for each sport in
which they have participated.
Stars will be
awarded for each 20 points earned after receiving
all emblems.
Volleyball:
Training Teams 5 points
Cubs 10
points
Lions 5 th g. 10
points 6th g. 15 points
Eagles 15
points
Jr. Varsity 15
points
Sharks 15
points
Varsity 15
points
Basketball:
Training Teams 5 points
Cubs 10
points
Lions 5th g. 10
points 6th g. 15 points
Eagles 15
points
Jr. Varsity 15
points
Sharks 15
points
Varsity 15
points
Baseball:
Training Teams 5 points
Cubs 10
points
Eagles 15
points
Jr. Varsity 15
points
Varsity 15
points
Track: 15
points
Cheerleading:
Grade 7 15 points
Grade 8 15
points
AWARDS:
Sports Awards
ceremonies are held after each sport to present
certificates, blocks, emblems, etc. to those who
participated in the Sports Program. Students
participating in each of the three sports each
year, from 4th through 8th grade, will receive a
special participation award and be honored at the
final sports award ceremony in their 8th grade
year.
The Joe DeBono
Sportsmanship Award, the Stella English
Sportsmanship Award, and the Kenneth Cilia Spirit
Award will be presented to 8th Graders at the
graduation awards ceremony.
Joe Debono was
the father of three of our graduates, Ann Maire,
Joelle, and Joe. During the 1990s he coached
several SR teams and was a friend to all of the
students. When he died suddenly, his family asked
to have this sports award given each year, in his
memory, to an eighth grade boy who was an exemplary
student/athlete and always displayed good
sportsmanship.
Stella English
lived on Oak Avenue, right across the street from
St. Robert School. Her son, Dennis, graduated from
here and so did her granddaughter, Meghan. Stella
left funds to the school to establish an award each
year to acknowledge an eighth grade girl who was a
good student/athlete and who contributed 100% of
herself to her teams.
The Kenneth
Celia Spirit Award was established in the name of
an outstanding young man who died during his time
as a student here at St. Robert. Kenneth was
spirited player and great student/athlete. His
family began this award to acknowledge the
student/athlete, boy or girl, who exemplified
Kenneth's contributions to St. Robert and to the
teams on which he played.
NON-PLAYING TEAM
MEMBERS
Boys and girls
who help out on teams, such as scorekeepers,
timers, or managers are eligible for blocks and
will receive the same points as the team on which
they worked.
CHEERLEADING
All girls in 7th
and 8th grades, with acceptable grades and conduct,
are eligible to be school cheerleaders.
Cheerleaders must be available to cheer throughout
the basketball season. The cheerleading coach is
assigned by the Athletic Board. Cheerleading is
governed by the PPSL and Athletic Board.
2004-2005
ATHLETIC BOARD
Steve Belluomini
Athletic Director
Jim Brown Men's
Club Representative
Maureen McCann
Women's Guild Representative
Chris Sigillo
Principal's Representative
Dan Uroz "At
Large" Representatives
Laura
Davis
John
Grealish
COMMISSIONERS:
Baseball Dennis
Mitchell
Volleyball
Colleen O'Reilly/ Terri Murray
Girls'
Basketball
Boys' Basketball
Joe Simpson
Track Arman
Medina
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
CONTRACT
Students Grades
4 - 8
I have read and
agree to be governed by the rules and regulations
of St. Robert's Athletic Program.
FAMILY NAME
___________________________________
STUDENT
SIGNATURE__________________ GRADE
_____
STUDENT
SIGNATURE__________________ GRADE _____
STUDENT
SIGNATURE__________________ GRADE
_____
PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE _____________________
DATE
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PARENT/GUARDIAN
SIGNATURE_____________________
DATE
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Please sign and
return this form no later than Friday, September 2,
2005.
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