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People To Know

Athletic Director: Tyler Bradford

Tyler_Bradford@olsd.us
740-657-4302

Secretary: Stacey Kickbusch

Stacey_kickbusch@olsd.us
740-657-4317

Faculty Manager: Tom Cromleigh

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Athletic Director & Assistant Principal

Bachelor’s Degree - The Ohio State University
Master’s Degree - University of Cincinnati
10th year in education

Reynoldsburg - 5th Grade ELA/SS
Gahanna - 6th Grade ELA/SS
Plain City - Assistant Principal
OLSD - Assistant Principal/AD

Interests/Hobbies

Own a mobile DJ business
Cleveland sports
Buckeyes football and basketball
Enjoy traveling, listening to music and podcasts, binging shows

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Goals & Objectives

To learn teamwork
To have fun
To be successful
Sportsmanship
To improve
Enjoy athletics

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Fees & Forms

Pay to Participate

$80 per athlete, per sport
Students with delinquent fees of any kind from a previous school year, or during the current school year are precluded from participation.
ALL FEES must be paid before 1^st game!

REQUIRED FORMS (FINAL FORMS)
Physical - Completed by physician	Athletic Code of Conduct Agreement
Parent Acknowledgement of Athletic Policies	Emergency Medical Form
Insurance or Insurance Waiver	Permission to Treat Form
Concussion Form	Informed Consent Agreement
Alternate Transportation Form	Parent Acknowledgement of Mental Health Resources
Parent Signature Required on ALL FORMS. Student Signature NOT Required.

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Eligibility

Passing 4 classes and minimum 1.5 GPA

Students that do not meet this requirement at the end of a quarter will be ineligible the beginning of next quarter

If ineligible cannot attend practices, games,

or travel with the team

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Expectations of Athletes

In the classroom - Strong academics reinforce strong athletics. Respectful attention to classroom activities and respect shown to peers & staff at all times.

On the field/court - A true athlete does is respectful on the field/court and understands losing is part of the game.

School Discipline

Discipline may result in suspension from athletic practices and/or games.
Decision of AD & Principal

Participation in athletics and extracurricular activities is a privilege and not a right, and students could be prohibited from participating in such activities based on the decision of administration without hearing and/or appeal.

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Attendance Policy

Must attend 4 periods of the school day (or half-day equivalent)

ALEs, appointments, emergency situations may be excused by AD

Absence from Practice/Games

Excused

Advance notice to coach - coach will reach out to parent to confirm
Reason(s) will be considered by the coach as excusable
Vacations – Let your coach know at the first official practice
A return to participate note is required from a doctor if practices and/or games are missed due to injury or illness per doctor’s orders

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Attendance Policy

Absence from Practice/Games

Unexcused

Absences not accepted by coach or AD as excused. For example, athletes may not miss practice/games to participate with a club or travel team

Consequences

First offense - Suspension for the next contest
Second offense - Suspended for next two contests
Third offense - Suspension for the remainder of the season

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Concussions

If a concussion is suspected. . .

Immediately removed from practice or game

Parents will be notified of possible concussion

Not permitted to return until evaluated by a healthcare professional

Letter of clearance must be given to coach or turned into AD

Board policies 2431, 2431.01, 5340

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Weather Cancellations

In the event of school closing or early dismissal all practices and/or games will be cancelled.

Decisions for a cancellation will be made no later than 2:00 pm

Cancellations will be made on the announcements at school and messages will be sent to parents

Due our best to work to reschedule games, but not always possible

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Equipment

Athlete is responsible for proper care and security of lended equipment. All equipment not returned in good condition will be subject to a financial charge.

Keep it clean and in the best possible condition. OLSD is not responsible for lost or stolen equipment.

All equipment must be returned at the end of the season. Equipment not returned or that is damaged must be paid for at current replacement cost.

In several sports, the athlete will be required to purchase a portion of the uniform, which will become their property.

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Sportsmanship

RESPECT THE GAME

Our athletes are only 12 – 14 years old

You are expected to:

Know and demonstrate sportsmanship
Respect, cooperate, and respond enthusiastically to the athletes of all teams
Be positive toward players and coaches regardless of the outcome
Respect the judgement of officials and coaches

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RESPECT THE GAME

If you are ejected from a contest you will be subject to an additional two-game suspension (one game in football).
If you are ejected from a contest for the second time during the same season then you will be ineligible for the remainder of that sports season.

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Procedure for Concerns

When a complaint is made (board, board member, Superintendent, Principal, AD), referred to AD and coach is informed.

Step 1 - Direct Conversation

Coach(es) meet with parent as soon as possible.

Step 2 - Fact & Possible Resolution

If you or the coach is not satisfied with the outcome of Step 1
Meeting arranged with parents, coach, and AD
Informal
No further action taken unless a signed & dated complaint of facts giving rise to concern.

Step 3 - Formal Process

If not resolved in Step 1 or Step 2, refer concern to Principal in writing
Meeting arranged with coach & Principal

The decision of the Principal is final.

Policies 2431 & 5610.05

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Communication

Parent Square

ParentSquare is a unified, school-to-home communications platform to helps parents stay informed of all things happening with their school/team.
With ParentSquare, parents will receive all district, school, classroom, and group/team communication in one place, with options to specify how (email, text, or app) and when (instant, digest) they are notified.
With ParentSquare, parents can enjoy photos, fill out forms and permission slips, sync calendars, RSVP for events, sign up to volunteer, and much more.
Coaches, parents, and students can engage in both one-to-one and group messaging with real-time language translation, similar to tools like Remind.

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Game Day/Practice Information

Practice time communicated by coach(es)

Game times - 5:00 or 5:30 depending on location

If late practice or game, students cannot stay after school

Meals for games will be arranged with coaches

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TICKETS

NEW THIS YEAR

Online Ticketing

Adults - $7
Students/Seniors - $5

Season Passes

Adults - $40
Students/Seniors - $30

Yearly Passes

Adults - $70
Students/Seniors - $60

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Transportation

Bus will pick – up and drop – off behind the school
Transportation to & from games, unless otherwise noted
Tournament transportation may vary, coach will communicate
You may take ONLY YOUR CHILD home from away games.

If a parent requests their child ride home with you, 24 hours notice must be given to the coach
Please adhere to your coach’s procedure for taking your child

Be on time when picking up your child. Coaches have to wait & have things to do, just like you.

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My Expectations

Let the coaches’ coach, players play, and parents’ parent

Encourage your athlete to be responsible and show sportsmanship
Communicate openly and fairly with coaches
Display good sportsmanship at events
Support & encourage your student athlete

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