EXPECTATIONS OF STUDENT-ATHLETES
PARTICIPATION
Athletics are voluntary. Participation is not required for graduation, and thus, being on a sports team is not a right but a privilege that is earned. With that privilege come responsibilities to maintain the established standards of conduct as defined by Anoka Hennepin ISD 11, both on and off the course.
-Practice is every day after school from 2:45-5:00 pm. You are expected to be at every practice. If you cannot make it you must provide a valid reason to your coach the day before.
If you miss two unexcused practices
-1st Offense – suspended from the team for one week – practices and matches
-2nd Offense – removed from the team
SPORTSMANSHIP
Positive sportsmanship is an expectation of our athletic program. You are expected to play within the rules of the sport and the boundaries of clean and fair play. We expect all students to represent themselves, our school, and other families with dignity, and class.
On the Course: Sportsman ship and etiquette are imperative in the game of golf.
No social media during practice or matches – you will not be on Snapchat, Twitter, etc.
Golf Etiquette: We do not kick the golf ball down the fairway, we do not throw clubs at the ball, throw clubs because we are upset, or just throw clubs period.
1st Offense – suspended from the team for one week – practices and matches
2nd Offense – removed from the team
COMING READY TO PLAY
Student-athletes should come ready to practice on time, be focused and ready to learn. Coming ready to play means that you are ready for practice.
-You must have your own set of golf clubs. If you do not have your own set then you need to buy some and have them with you every day at practice. If you do not have your own set of golf clubs you will not practice.
-You need to be properly dressed for practice – that means proper clothes based on weather, NO FLIP FLOPS allowed. You must be in sneakers or golf shoes.
RESPECT
At the very core of citizenship is respect – respect for oneself and others. As a student-athlete, you are to demonstrate respect for coaches, teachers, school facilities, equipment, and opponents at all times.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND INAPPROPRIATE ACTIVITY
Student-athletes are expected not to use, possess, or sell, alcohol, controlled substance (drugs) or tobacco.
-Guilt by Association: If you attend any function in which alcohol or drugs re being consumed it is your responsibility to leave immediately. Failing to leave immediately will put you at risk of being in violation of Minnesota State High School League bylaw 2006. By attending an “unlawful” event, you are in violation of the bylaw.
-Penalty – First Offense is two weeks or two matches whichever is longer. In golf it will be two matches. If you are a captain, you will forfeit that title.
HARRASSMENT/BULLYING
This is not tolerated in any activity. The same school rules apply. If you are being harassed or bullied, please notify a coach as soon as it occurs so the appropriate action can be taken. If a student is found to be harassing or bullying another student, they will receive consequences according to school rules and will be serving a penalty under Minnesota State High School League bylaw 2006.
HAZING
Hazing and other acts of initiation are not tolerated. Such behaviors will always lead to punishment of the students involved. Teams should be built on trust and support not on actions that lead to embarrassment and rituals of passage. Again, no acts of hazing or acts of initiation will be tolerated.
EQUIPMENT
If a student is removed or quits the team it is their responsibility to turn in any equipment that they may still have in their possession. Failure to do so will result in fines being assessed to the student. If necessary, we will ask Blaine Police to get involved with possible theft charges.
LANGUAGE
Profanity will not be tolerated at any time
INFORMED CONSENT
By its nature, participation in interscholastic athletics and fine arts activities may include risk of injury and transmission of infectious diseases such as HIV and Hepatitis B. Although serious injuries are not common and the risk of HIV transmission is almost nonexistent in supervised school activities programs, it is impossible to eliminate all risk. Participants have the responsibility to help reduce that risk.
CONSEQUENCES FOR UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR
PERSONAL BEHAVIOR
The following outlines the obvious areas of personal ethics along with the consequences for unethical behavior.
1. Any athlete who is found guilty of stealing or defacing school or personal property, will be dismissed from the team.
2. Profane or obscene language, or any act of vulgarity, is not acceptable. Violators will be disciplined by the coach and may
also face school disciplinary action. In a match it will be a stroke penalty.
3. Athletes are expected to treat their opponent with respect before, during, and after competition. Athletes showing poor
sportsmanship towards opponents will be disciplined by the coach and may also face school disciplinary action.
4. Athletes are expected to attend all classes, be on time, turn in their assignments on time, seek help from the teacher when necessary, have a positive attitude toward their peers and teachers and be a good citizen. Failure to do so will result in discipline from the coach.
5. An athlete who is suspended from school may not participate in practices or games for the duration of the suspension, including holidays, weekends, and breaks.
6. Attendance at practice, team meetings and games is required. Absences not excused by the coach in advance may result in disciplinary action and possible removal from the team.
-First Offense: Two unexcused absences – removal from team for one week
-Second Offense: Dismissed from the team
7. Academic Honesty: Athletes are expected to uphold the academic honesty policy set forth by Blaine High School. Athletes found cheating will be disciplined by the coach and may also face disciplinary action.
8. Social Networking by Student-Athlete Participants: It is the expectation of Blaine High School that as a student-athlete you will represent our school in the best possible manner. Failure to adhere to the Social Networking policy will result in disciplinary action as stated in the policy.
-Lock your facebook and twitter feeds.
9. Any athlete who is found guilty of to using, possessing, or selling , alcohol, controlled substance (drugs) or tobacco will serve the minimum 2 weeks suspension. If you are a captain, you will lose your captain title.
EXPECTATIONS OF PARENTS
SUPPORT YOUR STUDENT-ATHLETE
-Encourage participation.
-Be supportive of your athlete. See that her needs are met. See that she has the right equipment.
-Stress the importance of the complete athlete…. Both the mental and the physical preparation
-Do not emphasize quitting as the best way to solve a problem… but rather perseverance
KEEPING ATHLETICS IN PERSPECTIVE
-Emphasize that academics must always come first.
-Assist the student to structure time wisely so that athletics do not interfere with academics
SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM
-Be supportive of the coaching staff. Talk to your daughter about how things are going. Make arrangements to talk to the
coaches privately and early about perceived problems.
-During the season, take into consideration practice and games when planning family events
-Understand the needs of the particular sport. Some take more equipment while some take more time.
-Model positive behavior
INFORMATION FOR PARENTS
PARENT/COACH RELATIONSHIPS
Both parenting and coaching are extremely challenging vocations. By establishing an understanding of each position, we are able to accept the actions of the other for the benefit of the student-athlete. As parents, when you daughter becomes involved in the girls golf program, you have the right to understand the expectations that are placed on your child. This begins with clear communication from your student-athletes coach.
COMMUNICATION YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR COACH
-Philosophy of the coach
-Expectations the coach has for your student as well as the team
-Locations and times of practices and contests
-Team requirements (ex: fundraising)
-Procedure to follow should your child be injured during participation
-Discipline that results in the denial of your child’s participation
-The availability of the coach to speak with you about your child if you should have a concern.
COMMUNICATION COACHES CAN EXPECT FROM PARENTS
-Concerns expressed at appropriate times.
-Notifications of any schedule conflict which may involve an absence from practice or a contest
well in advance.
-Your support for the program and positive encouragement for all involved.
APPROPRIATE CONCERNS TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES
-Suggest ways to help your student-athlete improve
-Concerns about your student-athletes behavior and/or academic progress.
ISSUES NOT APPROPRIATE TO DISCUSS WITH COACHES
-Playing time
-Other student-athletes
PROCEDURES TO FOLLOW IF YOU HAVE A CONCERN
-Have your daughter meet with her coach to discuss the issue. On most occasions, this conference will resolve issues or questions.
-Call the coach at the school directly to discuss your concerns. Leave your name, telephone number, a short message and the coach will return your call ASAP.
-Please do not attempt to talk to a coach before practice or a match.
-If the parent-coach meeting does not bring a resolution to the issue, call the Blaine High School athletics office to set up an appointment with the Athletics Director and the coach to discuss the situation.