Lady Mustang Athletic Practices and Policies

Vision:   

To provide a positive sport experience for our lady

athletes through:

    *teamwork

    *discipline

    *responsibility

    *competition

    *fitness

We will emphasize growth within a team.

Expectations:

Our lady athletes will represent Canyon Vista Middle School both on and off 

the court. Lady Mustangs will be accountable for their behavior at all times- 

classrooms, hallways, cafeteria, athletic events, and school socials. 

Unacceptable behavior ( discipline referrals), abuse of alcohol, drugs and/or

tobacco will not be tolerated and could be cause for removal from our 

athletic program. 

Grades:  Will be based on the following catergories:

Preparation/Responsibility

Attitude/Effort/Participation

Fitness

UIL Requirements- 

70 or higher in each class at the end of the six weeks for eligibility, 70 

or lower may practice but not compete for a three week period, and then must 

pass all classes on progress report.

Any athlete who can not maintain the criteria for participation set forth by 

UIL will be given a schedule change at semester if ineligible for two 

consecutive six week grading periods.

Equipment:

Each Lady Mustang is issued a locker and a combination lock. The athlete is 

responsible for her own belongings. Neither CVMS nor the Lady Mustang 

Coaching staff will be held accountable for items. 

Try Outs:

Volleyball and Basketball will have tryouts for at least 3 days. Coaches 

will observe the girls on fundamentals, work ethic, and coachability.

Team Lists will be posted following try outs on the last day. Volleyball 

will carry 25 girls and Basketball will carry 25 girls with the remaining 

girls being placed into off season to continue to work on speed, strength 

and agilities.  Track is open to all girls as long as times and distances 

qualify.

Uniforms:

Workout clothing can be purchased at Canyon Vista Middle School for $20.00. 

Shorts are Navy blue and the t-shirts are red/gray. 

Shorts may not be rolled. Short length will meet 

dress code requirements. Shoes should fit the sport in season. 

Uniforms will be issued to the girls who compete in each particular sport. 

Athletes will be responsible for washing uniforms inside out and hanging 

dry. Sweats can be dried on low heat setting.  

Athletes must pay for any damaged or lost locks, uniforms, or sweats. 

Practice:

Lady Mustangs must be on the court at the time practice has been scheduled 

or five minutes after the tardy bell. The athlete must be fully dressed in 

Lady Mustang attire upon entering the gym. At the beginning of 

practice/class, shirts must be tucked in, hair pulled away from face and all 

jewelry removed. Hair shoulder length or longer must be pulled back. 

Notes will not be accepted for menstrual cramps. Parents must use discretion 

when writing notes to excuse athletes for illness. Unless they are in 

critical condition, an athlete will participate that day. If an athlete has 

to be out for more than 3 days, the note must come from a doctor. If 

excessive doctor’s notes are turned in, the athlete will be requested to 

seek new physical. This practice is in the best interest of the athlete.

If on a team:

It is imperative to contact your coach if you’re sick or have a specific 

reason for missing practice. Call the Athletic office at 464-8199 to leave a 

message. Athletes absent on day before game will be the coaches’ discretion 

whether the athlete will play in game. 

Tutorials, when all possible, should be arranged before or after school 

opposite of your practice time. Athletes should not be missing practice to 

serve teacher or administrative detention. 

JUST KEEP IN MIND MISSED PRACTICES AFFECT PLAYING TIME.  NO PRACTICE, NO PLAY!

Game Days:

Lady Mustangs will be in attendance for both “A” and “B” games to help build 

team spirit. An athlete should not miss a game, tournament, or meet except 

for emergency situations.  Please contact coach should a problem 

arise. 

Transportation:

All athletes will ride to and from the away games on the bus. Athletes may 

be signed out only to their parent in an emergency situation. 

Paperwork:

All athletes are required to have a physical, emergency cards and RRISD 

participation release on file prior to participation (including try-outs) of 

any sports. 

Lady Mustang Coaching Staff

Sarah Nielsen

Jacki Govea

Jesse Ramirez

Amanda Curry

Sara Dietert

Paula Scott

Offseason:

Mondays: Distance

Tuesdays through Thursdays:

3 groups complete a rotation that consists of sprints, weights, and functional fitness.

Fridays:  Sport in season  Volleyball, Basketball, Track or Game Day

Team in Season:

Mondays:  Practice

Tuesdays:  Distance

Wednesdays:  Practice

Thursdays:  Practice

Fridays:  Sprints

Workouts will be posted on dry erase board as well for Athletes to see....

See under the Canyon Vista Athletics Home Page for the Handbook explaining rules and expectations.

Be expecting conditioning, strength training, crossfit/fusion workouts, and in-season sport fundamentals and training.

Athletics is a Privilege!!

ELIGIBILITY “No pass, no play”

Each athlete must maintain a 70 average or above in ALL subjects. Upon failure of ANY subject, the athlete will NOT be allowed to compete in any contest until the next grade-reporting period (3 weeks). At that time, the athlete must be passing ALL subjects to regain their eligibility. Subsequent failures may result in removal from athletics.

Team selection is not necessarily permanent. Throughout the season players may be promoted, demoted, or removed from a team based on their performance, grades, and/or behavior. As coaches, we want as many participants as possible. Our primary objective is to build the skills that will be required to compete at the high school level.

There is no guaranteed playing time in middle or high school athletics. 

Every effort will be made to be as fair as possible. Playing time decisions will be based on practice and game effort, enthusiasm, and attitude. Skill does figure into the equation, but is only one element in the decision of the coaches.

OFF-SEASON

ALL of our programs require RUNNING. This requires that our athletes remain in peak physical shape. ALL ATHLETES WILL MEET THE 

REQUIREMENTS OF OUR OFF-SEASON PROGRAM. There are NO exceptions. Medical issues will be addressed on an individual basis. 

Each athlete will be issued a locker in which she can store her personal property. However, we suggest that STUDENTS NOT BRING LARGE AMOUNTS OF MONEY OR OTHER VALUABLES (expensive shoes, watches, CD/MP3 players, etc.) to the locker room. This should be left in their school locker or at home. The coaches are not responsible for items missing from lockers. Once again, it is very important that clothing is marked with the athlete’s last name for identification purposes should the property become lost or stolen.

All athletes are required to take the bus to away games. We encourage the athletes to stay at both contests, but if a parent needs to take their child, please have a note 24 hours in advance.

After the team returns to the school from the contest, the parent or 

guardian should pick them up promptly. The coach will stay until all 

athletes are gone. Athletes should be picked up no later than 15 minutes after arrival. Phones may not be available. Do NOT rely on a phone call to pick up. Please communicate all pickup times in advance. If an athlete is habitually late being picked up, she will NOT be allowed to compete in the next contest.

Students that refuse to comply with a coach’s instructions or that refuse to follow the rules of athletics will be taken out of the athletic class and/or be dismissed from the team. This can occur at any point during the school year.

We look forward to rewarding and successful seasons in all of our sports this year. We hope to see each of you at the games cheering these fine athletes to victory! Parental support is a vital component of a successful program. Please call and discuss any concerns you may have. We also appreciate the positive calls and e-mails! We are here to promote Westwood High School athletic programs and we want to make this year an enjoyable experience for each of our athletes. Thank you.

At all Canyon Vista athletic events, players and spectators are expected to model the qualities of positive sportsmanship. These expectations include the following:

-  Cheer for the players with positive encouragement and comments.

-  Allow officials to call the games as they see it. Negative comments directed toward officials are inappropriate and may cause your team to receive a technical foul or cause you to be removed from school grounds. 

-  Allow the coaches to coach the students. Comments from the bleachers often frustrate and embarrass players on the court or field. Please save your coaching comments until the event has ended.

Individuals who do not model positive sportsmanship will be reminded of our expectations. Individuals who continue to fail to meet our expectations will be asked to leave the event.

Working together, we can set an example for others to follow.

SPORTSMANSHIP

Qualities and behavior that benefit a sportsman.

SPORTSMAN

A person who can take a loss or defeat without complaint or a

victory without gloating and who treats his opponents with

fairness, respect, and courtesy. 

Athletic uniform and tennis shoes are required for class.

Athletic Shirt $10.00

         Short $10.00

Admission to Sporting events Adults $4.00

                           Students $2.00