PATRIOTS MIDDLE SCHOOL CONFERENCE
Co-curricular activities are an integral part of the ongoing educational process at Twin Groves Junior High School. Co-curriculars include any organized activity for students that occurs outside of the regular school day, such as clubs, athletic teams, and academic teams. Through participation in these various activities, students gain a sense of responsibility, sportsmanship, and team play. It is our goal to encourage all students to participate in co-curricular activities.
The Patriot Middle School Conference format for team sports follows a competitive structure of "A" and "B" team as opposed to two teams of equal ability. This will affect basketball and volleyball. Teams will travel by grade. The “A” team is built as a competitive “varsity” team whereas the “B” team structure follows more of a “junior varsity” developmental oriented focus. This format will be the same in all PMSC affiliated schools.
·The Patriots Middle School Conference is governed by a constitution and by-laws. The purpose of the by-laws and constitution is to define the governing body of the Patriots Middle School Conference, its mission, and its operational procedures and policies.
·The PMSC will serve its mentor schools by providing leadership in the organization of interscholastic, co-curricular activities and sports which enrich middle school experiences and promote educational goals.
SPORTSMANSHIP AND APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR
Twin Groves Junior High School is committed to promoting sportsmanship. We are representatives of our school and as such, we directly reflect on our school. The way we present ourselves on the bus, in the locker room, on the court or field, in the stands or on the sidelines, and before and after the contest, sends messages to everyone around us.
Good sportsmanship is viewed by the Patriots Middle School Conference as a commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity. In perception and practice, sportsmanship is defined as those qualities that are characterized by generosity and genuine concern for others. The ideals of sportsmanship apply equally to all activity disciplines.
Individuals, regardless of their role in activities, are expected to be aware of their influence on the behavior of others and model good sportsmanship.
As a member of the Patriot Middle School Conference, the following behavioral guidelines shall be adhered to:
Expectations of Student Participants
·Treat teammates with respect.·Treat opponents with respect: shake hands prior to or after contests.·Respect judgment of contest officials, abide by rules of the contest and display no behavior that could incite fans.·Cooperate with officials, coaches and fellow participants to conduct a fair contest.·Accept seriously the responsibility and privilege of representing school and community; display positive public action at all times. ·Live up to high standards of sportsmanship established by coaches.
Expectations of Parents, Students, Fans or Audience
·Respect decisions made by contest officials.
·Be an exemplary role model by supporting teams in a positive manner, including content of cheers and signs.
·Respect fans, coaches, directors and participants.
·Realize that being a spectator is a privilege.
*ANYONE (students or adults) WHO VIOLATES ANY OF THE AFOREMENTIONED RULES MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE EVENT/BUILDING.
FALL INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
CROSS COUNTRY Grades: 6, 7, & 8 Season: August – October
This sport is open to all students interested in long distance running. Emphasis is placed on conditioning and running on different types of terrain. Competitive meets will be held with schools from the area along with any invitational being hosted by area schools.
GIRLS BASKETBALL Grades: 6, 7 & 8 Season: August - October
This sport is open to all girls who want to participate in a competitive team sport that teaches basketball skills and strategies, with an emphasis on the value of teamwork.
SOCCER Grades: 7 & 8 Season: August - October
DW offers a Boys and Girls soccer team. This sport is open to all interested students in the seventh and eighth grades. The purpose of the team is to develop and improve soccer skills. Students will compete against teams in our area.
WINTER INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
BOYS BASKETBALL Grades: 7 and 8 Season: November - December
Boys participating in basketball will develop skills, sportsmanship and team concept. Boys will play a competitive schedule including games and tournaments with schools from the surrounding area.
DANCE TEAM Grades: 6, 7 and 8 Season: November – January
This sport is open to girls who enjoy creating school spirit with skills in precision of movement, dance, and imaginative routines. Students perform at home basketball games and competitions.
WRESTLING Grades: 6, 7 and 8 Season: December – March
Students will develop skills which will allow them to wrestle other students in the same weight class. Wrestlers will participate in the IESA State Wrestling series in early March as well as individual/dual meets.
SPRING INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS
SCHOLASTIC BOWL Grades: 6, 7 and 8 Season: January – April
This team combines trivia and academic know-how to compete with schools in matches of the mind. Students apply their math, language, science, and social studies knowledge to answer questions and solve problems in a competitive format.
GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Grades: 7 and 8 Season: January - March
This sport is open to all girls interested in improving their volleyball skills and participating in a competitive atmosphere against schools in our area. Emphasis is placed on team play.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Grades: 7 and 8 Season: April - May
This sport is open to all boys interested in improving their volleyball skills. Emphasis is placed on team play. Competitive games will be held with schools from the area.
TRACK & FIELD Grades: 6, 7 and 8 Season: April - May
This is an individual sport for any and all students interested in running sprints, middle or long distances, or competing in field events (high jump, long jump, shot put, or discus). Students have an opportunity to develop skills in various events. There will be track meets scheduled against schools in our area with Stevenson High School hosting a meet at the end of the season. Qualifiers may participate in the IESA regional, sectional, and state meets.