Barrington Middle School Athletics

Program Informational Forum

Hosted by: Cathy BereiWednesday, June 1, 2011

Barrington Middle School Athletics

Program Informational Forum

Hosted by: Cathy BereiWednesday, June 1, 2011

WelcomeThank You

Introductions

WelcomeThank You

Introductions

Program Goals and PhilosophyProgram Goals and Philosophy An inclusive department that offers a wide

variety of interscholastic and intramural athletic programs

Athletics are an integral part of the middle school experience and help develop young men and women into becoming positive, contributing members to the community of Barrington and society

It is our overall goal to prepare every student-athlete for participation, competition and success at the next level

Program Goals and PhilosophyProgram Goals and Philosophy Athletics can:

Enhance academic success Offer opportunities to develop athletic ability Build self-confidence Build self-discipline and organizational skills Build character and compassion Develop citizenship, ethics and values Foster good sportsmanship, fair play and honesty Help to learn how to deal with adversity Teach one how to be a humble loser and a gracious winner

Program Goals and PhilosophyProgram Goals and Philosophy We believe children develop differently and at

different paces, therefore, we want to provide opportunities: For students in all grades 5 through 8, emphasizing

total school involvement and participation For students of all physical, mental and social ability

levels That challenge each individual student-athlete at the

appropriate physical, mental and social levels

Program Goals and PhilosophyProgram Goals and Philosophy Each individual interscholastic and instructional

intramural program will teach student-athletes to: Perform using proper technique, strategies and tactics of

the sport Learn the game rules and fair game play Develop as athletes specific to their sport Set appropriate short- and long-term goals Work cooperatively, positively and how to be a good

team member / what it means to be a part of a team

Best Places to Find InformationBest Places to Find Information Webpage (linked from BMS Homepage)

Barrington Middle School Bulletin Board (outside of the BMS gym) Ask the student-athlete Contact the coach (email or phone) directly Contact the Athletic Director

(for the remainder of the 2010-11 school year) - Cathy Bereicberei@barrington.k12.nh.us603-664-2127 x193

2 Types of Programs2 Types of Programs

Interscholastic Compete against other middle schools or

middle school aged teams within the area

Intramural Compete against other teams/individuals

within Barrington Middle School

What We Have to Offer:What We Have to Offer: Fall - Interscholastic

Field Hockey-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8) Boys Varsity Soccer (grades 7, 8) Girls Varsity Soccer (grades 7, 8) Boys Cross Country (grades 5, 6, 7, 8) Girls Cross Country (grades 5, 6, 7, 8) Volleyball-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)

Fall - Intramural Coed Instructional Soccer (grades 5, 6, interested 7, 8) Coed Golf (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)

What We Have to Offer:What We Have to Offer: Winter - Interscholastic

Boys Basketball-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 7, 8) Girls Basketball-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 7, 8)

Winter - Intramural Coed Instructional Basketball (grades 5, 6, interested 7, 8) Coed Table Tennis Coed Floor Hockey

What We Have to Offer:What We Have to Offer: Spring - Interscholastic

Boys Lacrosse-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)

Girls Lacrosse-Varsity & Junior Varsity (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)

Boys Track and Field (grades 5, 6, 7, 8) Girls Track and Field (grades 5, 6, 7, 8)

Spring - Intramural Coed Badminton

The Details…The Details… Bus transportation is provided to an away game site

and back to BMS It is good, if you feel comfortable, to send the student-athlete

with a cell phone…when game is over, they can call with an estimated time of arrival to BMS

Appropriate uniforms are lent to players for the season, they need to be returned at the end of the season

The athletics program does not supply all necessary equipment for every sport For example - boys and girls lacrosse

The Details…The Details… Unless prior arrangements have been made by

the coach to supervise…when student-athletes have practices that do not start right after school (2:15-2:20), they must go home and then return to school at the appropriate time

Students are not allowed to be in the school after school hours unsupervised by an adult

Importance of Academics:Eligibility PolicyImportance of Academics:Eligibility Policy

Academics take priority over athletics and extra-curricular activities

Eligibility Policy is stated in the BMS Student Handbook and on the BMS Athletics Webpage

http://teacherweb.com/NH/BarringtonMiddleSchool/BarringtonMiddleSchoolAthletics/BMS-Handbook---Participating-in-Extra-Curricular-Activities.pdf

Health Physical FormsHealth Physical Forms

Student athletes need an up-to-date physical form that approves them for participation EVERY year

Forms can be found: hard copies on BMS Athletics Webpage

SPORTSMANSHIPExpectations for Coaches, Participants and Parents/Guardians

SPORTSMANSHIPExpectations for Coaches, Participants and Parents/Guardians

Includes positive role modeling and behavior; Respect for ALL involved in the game; Respect for the game itself

Becoming a huge issue Codes of Ethics / Conduct

BMS Athletics Booster ClubBMS Athletics Booster Club

Support system of the athletics department and programs

Fundraising for equipment, uniforms, etc Volunteer at cross-country meets, games,

events We Need You Involved

If you are interested in becoming involved, please contact the athletic director

Special Olympics ProgramsSpecial Olympics Programs Throughout the year, there are several

opportunities for student-athletes to be involved: Soccer Basketball Track and Field Alpine Skiing

Opportunities as: Student-athletes Partner-athletes

Programs run by: Del Buker

Special Olympics ProgramsSpecial Olympics Programs

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