LARKSPUR MIDDLEINTERSCHOLASTIC MANDATORY

PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING

Introduction: • Overview of the Interscholastic Athletic

Manual

• Larkspur expectations

• Concussion information

• Coaches overview of expectations and rules

• Completion of paperwork

InterscholasticAthleticManual

Interscholastic Athletic Manual

To find the VBMSL Interscholastic Manual:

• Go to vbschools.com

• Look under Athletic Schedule Page

Academic eligibility requirements:

• Students must have passed 5 classes for the year/1st semester.

• Students must have a 2.0 for the 2nd

semesters/1st semester.

• Waivers are only available for the 2.0 requirement not pass 5.

• Waivers may be used one time during middle school years.

GRADING SCALE

INSURANCE: VBCPS is a supplemental insurance to your current provider

Notify coach immediately if athlete is being seen by a doctor or emergency room due to accident during practice or game

Claim forms may be issued by the SAC.

Treatment for any injury must be received and the claim form filed within 90 days of the date of the injury.

Plan provides 70% of Usual & Customary coverage

$25,000 maximum benefit

The deductible is $100 per injury.

There is a $500 limit on physical therapy claims per injury.

Claim Form Example:

Athletic TrainerLauren Crockett, ATC

On site every day

Inhalers/epi-pens must be given to coach for med kit.

Self carry forms must be completed for inhalers & epi-pens and should state “they may carry and self-medicate”

Emergency Cards will travel with team and should be completed this evening.

Parent/Spectator:The following are required of all parent/spectators:1. Realize you represent LKMS, so encourage through positive

behavior 2. Being a good sport is more important than victory3. Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play

by either team.4. Be a “team fan” as well as a “my kid” fan.5. Remember that a ticket to a school athletic event is a

privilege to observe the contest.6. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests7. No coaching from the sideline. Let the coach “coach”.8. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials, realizing

that their decisions are based upon game conditions.9. Bottom line… be a positive role model

Athlete/Parent/Coach Communication• Appropriate concerns to discuss with the coach

include issues of mental and physical well being, strategies for improving individual performance, and issues of behavior.

• Issues not appropriate for a parent to discuss with the coaches include playing time, starting positions, team strategy, play calling, and other athletes.

• Listen carefully to their coaching philosophy today and how they will play team members.

• It is NEVER ok to approach a coach after practice or competition to discuss any of the above. Please refrain and call the next day.

TICKET PRICES• Football, Basketball, Volleyball, & Wrestling

$2/$1 per regular season game/match

• All games/matches for playoff/championship will be $4/$2. Wrestling tournament is $6/$2.

• Beach District Family Passes are not accepted for MS events.

Important info…

MAY BE FOUND ONLINE AT

HTTP://WWW2.VBSCHOOLS.COM/MIDDLE-SCHOOL-ATHLETICS/DEFAULT.ASP

Important dates:

Team Pictures: December 2nd and they are prepay

Awards Night: Jan.24/31, at 6:30. (subject to change)

No practice 11/23,12/22,1/16. Coach may have a non mandatory morning practice.

Game times are 5:00- patience required

For Your Information:• Any student receiving OSS will automatically be

removed from the team.• After 1st ISS student will not start next

competition.• After the 2nd ISS the team member will be

removed• We will provide transportation to away games.• We ask that you allow your child to ride the

bus back to LKMS from away sites.• Only a parent/guardian may take a child from

an away site.

More Important Info…

o Cancellations of games and practices will be made after 2pm. Please refrain from calling after the first rain drop/snow flake…

o There are few dates for make ups, so if at all possible we will play.

o Be sure you sign up for Remind 101 tonight

o Uniforms are the responsibility of team members as soon as they take possession. Please help ensure we receive them back in the same condition they were issued.

Check out this Info…• Transfer rule: 6 or 8 games• Students are eligible for 6 semesters, which

begins when they enter 6th grade for the first time.

• Cell phones may only be used after school or for instructional purposes when directed by a teacher.

• $250 fine for giving false information regarding where you live.

• Follow Student Activities on Twitter: @lkms_activities

• Be positive when using social media.

In conclusion…Please be sure you sign 3 items before

leaving: 1. Parent Statement of Understanding 2. Concussion Statement 3. Coaches: Team Expectation/Rules Sheet

Complete Emergency Card

Look forward to meeting you all and LKMS having a successful 9 weeks!

www.mylocker.net

Julie Spurgeon – 648-4821

Academic team may leave at this time.

What you need to know…

Concussion video

http://www.vbschools.com/health/ConcussionManagement.asp

CONCUSSION INFO:If your child is suspected of having a

concussion during practice or a game and you are not present the trainer or coach will call you. It is mandatory that you come pick your child up, they will NOT be put on the bus.

Please be available by phone while your child is practicing or competing.

You will receive home instructions from person signing your child over to you.

MORE CONCUSSION FACTS:

Your child will begin the Graduated Return to Play progression only after they are symptom free FOR 24 HOURS.

There are 5 stages and each stage last a minimum of 24 hours.

If at any time during the stage process they experience any symptoms, the process stops for 24 hours and they start with the last stage where they had no symptoms.

If symptoms resolve w/in 15 min:

• If the original symptoms resolve within 15 minutes of the incident AND the student has experienced NO other symptoms overnight the ATC can clear the student to begin the gradual return to play progression the day after the incident without seeing a physician.

• The gradual return to play progression is a minimum of 5 days of gradual progression before full return to play will be considered

If symptoms last longer than 15 min and/or return overnight: The student MUST see a physician

There is a specific form that must be completed by the physician in order for the student to be considered “cleared to start the 5 day progression”

This form can be obtained from the school ATC or SAC

REMEMBER• These guidelines and activity restrictions are

for any and all physical activity to include but not be limited to Physical Education Classes, Rec. games and practices, club sports - games and practices.

• Rules are in place to protect the student athlete

• As a parent help the student/athlete take time to get better

• Your support as parents is vital to the success of the program and safety of the students

SUCCESS FOR YOUR CHILD:

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Thank you for your time!

At this time you will meet with your individual coaches!