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Presented by Robin Chase, PHRCell: 360-870-3566Email: [email protected]
Ice BreakersIce BreakersIntroduction GamesHelp Students Feel ComfortableHave Veterans Welcome And
Encourage NewbiesInclude Parents Take The Time To Get To Know
Each Other
IntroductionIntroductionMission Statement / Core ValuesCoaches ExpectationsCommunication ChainAthlete EligibilityRegistration ProcessInsurance RequirementsCode of ConductDisciplinary Policies and
ProceduresParent ExpectationsTeam Building Activities
Mission StatementMission StatementA. Washington High School Equestrian Teams (WAHSET) shall be a “not for profit” corporation dedicated
to promoting and organizing equestrian competition in high school athletic or activity programs.
B. WAHSET has as its main goal, recognition in the high schools of the equestrian athlete and to give
them an opportunity to achieve that recognition in a fair, positive and educational format. The goals are
to encourage team play, peer acceptance and good horsemanship. Competition is to follow sportsmanship
guidelines as set down by the Washington State School Board, as well as the individual participating
school activity guidelines and equine sportsmanship guidelines as set forth by the United States Equestrian
Federation (USEF).
C. Any high school in the United States of America is eligible to form a team and join the WAHSET organization.
The state is divided into districts. District competitions will be held with the goal of qualifying
for a final State Championship Meet to be held by the host district for that current year. Each high school
will have an adult and youth representation on their District Board of Directors. Each district will have
adult and youth representatives on the State Board of Directors.
D. Competition is a winter/spring sport scheduled as much as possible not to conflict with other organized
high school sports. The purpose is to promote continuous growth in programs fostering horsemanship
education, sponsor activities to encourage interscholastic participation and to have cooperative adult supervised
leadership for all students in grades 9 through 12.
E. High School Equestrian Teams support, challenge and offer recognition to the dedicated teens that,
both physically and mentally, pursue the challenge of the sport of equine competition.
WAHSET Core ValuesWAHSET Core Values High Expectations For All Members Of The
Organization Strong Leadership Teamwork Clear Expectations And Communication Accountability Appropriate Attire Lifelong Learning And Skill Building Recognition Of, And Rewards For, Excellence Community & Family Participation And Support Safe, Orderly Learning Environments
Coaches ExpectationsCoaches Expectations Required For Every Team
Must Be 21 Years Or Older
Organizes Team
Liaison With High School
Represents Team At District Meetings Along With A Youth
Representative
Communicates With District Chair
Enforces And Advises Rules, Policies and Guidelines
Identifies Team Expectations
Organizes Practices
Coordinates Athlete And Team Registration
Communication ChainCommunication ChainCommunication Encourages
Program GrowthCommunication Flows In Both
DirectionsAthlete/Parent
Team Advisor/Coach
District Board/Chairperson
State Board/Chairperson
Athlete’s EligibilityAthlete’s Eligibility Any High School Student, Regardless Of Race, Creed,
Sex, Ability Or Skill Level, Physical Or Mental Challenge
May Participate In WAHSET
A Student May Participate In WAHSET For Four
Consecutive Years After Entering The 9th Grade
Each Student Athlete Must Supply Their Own
Medical/Health Insurance
Athletes Must Wear A Properly Adjusted, Regulation
Helmet And Boots While Mounted
The Student Must Meet The Scholastic Requirements Of
Their School To Be Eligible To Participate
Athlete’s Parents Are Responsible For Athlete And Equine
Transportation
Athlete’s Registration Athlete’s Registration ProcessProcessCompleted Athlete Registration
FormPay Team/Club Individual FeesCopy of Current Report CardCopy of Insurance Card (front and
back)◦Each Team Member Must Provide
Proof of Coverage School Offered Policies Acceptable
Copy of Athlete Goals & Evaluation Form
Athlete’s Required Athlete’s Required EquipmentEquipmentAppropriate Boots At All Practices
And CompetitionsProperly Fitted Regulation Helmet
When Mounted At All Practices And Competitions
Appropriate Team Long Sleeve Polo Shirt And Appropriate Pants At All Competitions
Horse And Equipment For Disciplines That They Wish To Compete In
Team Registration Team Registration ProcessProcessCopies of Completed Athlete
Registration FormCompleted Team Registration
FormCompleted Team RosterDistrict Team FeesCompleted Coop Sponsorship
Application (if applicable)
General Registration General Registration InformationInformationDistrict Fees For 2008-09 Are $175 Per
CompetitorThere Are No Fees Paid To Coaches Or
TrainersTransportationWAHSET Code Of ConductWAHSET Commercial Liability Policy
◦ Does Not Cover RidersAthletes Participate At Their Own Risk
◦ WA State Equine Inherent Risk Laws, RCW 4.24.540 And 4.24.530
Insurance RequirementsInsurance RequirementsWAHSET Maintains General
Commercial Liability Insurance To Cover Spectators During Events
WAHSET State Board Maintains Directors’ And Officers Insurance Policy
Athlete’s Ride At Their Own RiskAthlete’s Must Maintain Health
Insurance To Cover Any Personal Injury
Any Incident That May Be Covered By WAHSET Insurance Will Be Reported Within 48 Hours
Is My Team Insured???Is My Team Insured???Prior To Practices, Complete The Team
Registration And Submit To The District Chair◦Each athlete’s name, address and
telephone #◦Each coach’s name, address and telephone
#◦Each advisor’s name, address and
telephone #◦Authorizing signature from high school with
name and telephone #Keep Your Information Updated With
Your District ChairProvide Registration Information On
Non-competing Athletes As Well
Additional InsuranceAdditional InsuranceAmerican Income Life InsuranceBlanket Group Accident Insurance
http://americanincomelife.com
Am I Insured???Am I Insured???Washington Equine Activity Statute
◦RCW 4.24.530 And 4.24.540Federal Volunteer Act Provides Civil
Liability Protection For Non-profit Volunteers
WAHSET’s Directors’ And Officers’ Insurance Only Covers Persons Listed As State Board Members, District Board Members And Advisors◦Make sure that all coaches and advisors
are listed on the team registration, is following WAHSET rules and are not paid for any services
Certificates of InsuranceCertificates of InsuranceClarify If The Facility Needs A
Proof Of Liability Insurance Or Needs To Be Listed As Additionally Insured
Request Certificates From Your District Chairs
Regular Certificate Of Insurance◦Whom and where to send it
Certificate Of Insurance Naming Additionally Insured◦Name of entity, address, phone and
contact person
WAHSET Code of Conduct WAHSET Code of Conduct StandardsStandardsAll Athletes, Volunteers And
Contractors With WAHSET Shall Comply With WAHSET Code Of Conduct
Standards Of Conduct Order◦School-Written rules of the school or
school district◦WAHSET Code of Conduct
USEF has been used as a guideline
Discuss the Code of Conduct Discuss the Code of Conduct and Your Expectationsand Your ExpectationsHave A Meeting!!!Discuss The School
Code Of Conduct And The WAHSET Code Of Conduct With Students And Parents
Have Them Sign And Acknowledge That Both Parent And Student Understand The Code Of Conduct And Your Expectations
Disciplinary Policies and Disciplinary Policies and ProceduresProcedures
Always Be CONSISTENTAlways Be CONFIDENTIALCommunication Expectations
Athlete/Parent
Team Advisor/Coach
District Board/Chairperson
State Board/Chairperson
Discipline ProceduresDiscipline ProceduresIdentify The ProblemInvestigate
◦ConfidentiallyFollow The School’s Identified
ProcessFollow WAHSET’s Disciplinary
Process◦Fair, Positive And Educational Format◦DOCUMENTATION
Disciplinary Disciplinary DocumentationDocumentationDocument All Disciplinary Actions
◦ Verbal, Written, Disqualification, Suspension, Expulsion
Include Present Misconduct , Disciplinary Action And Plan For Improvement As Well As Action If Any Misconduct Occurs Again
Signatures Of Parties InvolvedProvide Copies To Parties Involved
Suggested Disciplinary Suggested Disciplinary ActionsActionsFirst ViolationsDiscussion, Plan Of Action For
ImprovementLoss Of Points For Athlete Or TeamDisqualification For Athlete Or TeamDisqualification From A ClassSuspension From A Meet
Suggested Disciplinary Suggested Disciplinary ActionsActionsSecond ViolationsDisqualification For Athlete Or TeamDisqualification From A ClassSuspension From Present MeetSuspension From Next MeetExpulsion From WAHSET
Suggested Disciplinary Suggested Disciplinary ActionsActionsThird ViolationsDisqualification For Athlete Or TeamSuspension From Present Meet & Next
MeetExpulsion From WAHSET
When To Ask For HELP!!!!When To Ask For HELP!!!!It is recommended that actions
that include or are similar to removing of points or disqualification be discussed with your district chair
It is recommended that actions that include suspension or expulsion be discussed with you district chair and the state chair
Conflict ResolutionConflict ResolutionMake sure that good relationships
are the first priorityKeep people and problems
separatePay attention to the interests that
are being presentedListen first; talk secondSet out the “Facts”Explore options together
Conflict Resolution Conflict Resolution ProcessProcessStep 1- Set The SceneStep II – Gather InformationStep III – Agree On The ProblemStep IV – Brainstorm Possible
SolutionsStep V – Negotiate A Solution
Outline Parent Outline Parent ExpectationsExpectationsCommunication ChainTransportation Of Athlete And
EquinePrompt Payment Of FeesPositive EncouragementVolunteer Expectations
Scoring/PlacingScoring/PlacingMethod of Scoring Will Be Consistent
At State and District LevelTeam Points Including Participation
are Double of Individual PointsPoints Are Awarded Equally To All
Athletes/Teams With Tied ScoresTies Will Not Be Broken At District or
State MeetsThe Points For Placings Below The
Ties Are Awarded As Usual After the Number of Tied Positions Has Been Subtracted
Team PointsTeam PointsIf a School Has More Than One
Team In An Event, Only The Top Team Score is Counted Toward Total Team Points
All Team Points Are Tracked For State Qualification
Individual PointsIndividual PointsJV Points Are Not Awarded To The
Team or Year End High Point Team Award
Disqualification-No Points Awarded
No Time/Off Course/Elimination◦No Times Are Not Considered
Elimination◦Participation Points Are Awarded
Year End District PointsYear End District PointsEach Individual/Team’s Points Will Be
Added Together For RankingRiders May Qualify For A Maximum of
Five Individual Year-End Awards or State Qualification
Ties Are Not Broken For Year End Awards Average Event/Class SizeMinimum Of Three/Maximum of 10%All Award Winners Qualify For State
MeetTie For Last Qualifying, All Will Qualify
for State Meet
Qualifications For State Qualifications For State MeetMeetBased On District Year-End PointsAll Medal Winners Qualify For
StateTop 10% Of Average Event SizeOther State Qualifiers Include:
◦Record Breakers In Timed Events◦Must Break Record Of Current
Season And Hold Record At The End Of The Season
◦Placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd In Two Meets In The Same Event
Team BuildingTeam BuildingKeep Things FunKeep Things In ControlKeep Things PositiveTry And Do Something Non-Horse
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Questions…Questions…Robin Chase, PHRCell: (360) 870-3566Home: (360) 867-9736Email: [email protected]