Sports Awareness
Pembroke Academy
Fred Vezina, Athletic Director
Agenda Items...
Eligibility
A. Athletic eligibility is based upon the previous interim grade report. This means, for example, that participation in fall sports is based upon a student’s grades for the last grade report of the previous year. Winter sports eligibility will be determined by the interim grade report that is issued before the first NHIAA contest of the winter season. Note that a student’s eligibility status may change during a particular sports season if the issuance of an interim grade report coincides with that season’s calendar. Your grades now affect the next sports season.
Eligibility
B. Students must pass at least five courses to maintain eligibility. A passing grade is a 2.0
Eligibility
C. Any student taking fewer than 5 courses in a grading period must pass all of his or her courses to maintain eligibility. Anybody taking less than 5 needs to have permission from both the Headmaster and Athletic Director.
Eligibility
D. Students may regain eligibility by making up academic deficiencies, failures or incompletes of the regular school year through academic credit recovery programs and or summer school that are completed prior to the first date of the season. “Incompletes” do not count as passing grades. Ineligibility stays until the next grade report.
Alcohol, Drugs, Tobacco
Use of Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco Any athlete using or in possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco (including electronic nicotine delivery devices) during the season in progress, will be removed from participation during that season. Any athlete guilty of a second offense in a calendar year shall be ineligible to participate on any athletic team for a period of 365 days from the time of the infraction. Any student who is in the presence of illegal drugs or alcohol is subject to sanctions up to and including removal from the team
Policies and Procedures
Link to policies and procedures document that will be signed off on through Arbiter sign-up.
Athletics policies and expectations
Tardies, Dismissals, Absences
Transportation
Bussing could be an issue. Due to this predicament, departure times, game times, and days might need to be changed last minute. I will do my best to give you as much notice as possible. It is expected that all athletes will ride the bus to and from games. Of course, we realize that situations arise that there may need to be a deviation from this. If you do have a situation, please email me or the coach at least a day in advance.
Transportation cont.
Athletes are responsible for all school work missed if leaving school early for an away game. Get in the habit of communicating before hand with your teacher, especially if a summative is involved. No teacher likes being asked things at the last minute.
All dismissals and bus departures are online. (I will show you were when we go over schedules later in the presentation).
Uniforms and Equipment
Communication
Communication
With the cell phone law, email is going to be the primary form of communication during the school day. We have the ability to send mass emails through Arbiter Sports. Going forward you will be getting an emails from me if there are changes to the schedule or any other information we feel is important to you. Please make sure that your primary contact e-mail in Arbiter Sports is one that you can access and check readily. A few people have said they are not receiving the emails, please make sure you check your Spam folder or any other program that may filter your emails. Emails will be sent to the participant, 1st, and 2nd Parent/Guardian.
Communication Cont.
There is no longer the need to add a second email to the account. Just make sure the email addresses are correct.
Social Media
Schedules
NHIAA website http://www.nhiaa.org/
Arbiter website https://pembrokeathletics.arbiterwebsites.com/
Schedules are subject to change. Especially with the bus issues in every district. Any changes, we will notify you as soon as possible.
Fan Behavior
One rule. Cheer for your team. Keep it positive and encouraging.
Players play, Coaches coach, Fans support and encourage.
Be mindful of your surroundings. You may not know who is setting next you. No heckling of officials.
Remember you are representing Pembroke.
Streaming Service
Last winter we joined the NFHS Network. We have cameras on the main game field and in the gym. All home soccer and girls volleyball games will be available for viewing. You will need to go to the NFHS Network homepage and set up an account if you want to watch. It is a great way for those that cannot make it to the field to catch the action.
Sports Medicine
Granite State Physical Therapy is our provider for an athletic trainer. I am pleased to announce that after a year of not having one, we will have one this year. Her name is Bethany Ralph.
Granite State Physical Therapy
In the event of Injury…
Athletes and coaches should refer to Athletic Trainer for sports related injuries when an athlete is unable to compete at their full potential due to pain and/or injury.
Athletic Trainer will evaluate and make appropriate recommendations.
If further follow up is needed AT will call parents/guardian for consent and will make referral to an MD.
Concussions……What is it?
It is a brain injury, caused by a bump or blow to the head or commonly referred as Traumatic Brain Injury TBI
Discourage the use of terms like ”Ding or bell rung” to describe even the mildest form of a concussion.
Like other injuries you cannot see a concussion.
Signs and Symptoms can appear immediately or not appear for some time after the injury
What are signs and symptoms of Concussion?
Appearing dazed or stunned
Headache, dizzy or ringing in ears, nausea or vomiting
Unequal pupils and not reactive to light, blurry vision, sensitivity to light and or noise
Confusion, answers questions slowly, unsure of game or score or date
Memory loss- cannot recall events prior to hit or fall or can’t recall events after hit or fall
Behavior or personality change, sleepy, fatigued
Loss of consciousness- LOC
Concussion Protocol
If concussion symptoms are present or suspected: Immediate removal from contest.
Evaluation by trained medical professional (ATC, MD trained in concussion treatment)- Dartmouth Hitchcock, Granite Physiatry, Concord Orthopedics
Immediate ER referral if LOC….usually going to be an MD referral even with minor symptoms
Rest until Symptom Free- from Athletics and in some cases School as well.
Concussion Protocol
Return to Learn and Return to Play
* RTP does not start until the athlete meets the following criteria…
- at least 24 hours symptom-free (check-in periodically w/ ATC)
- ImPACT test results back to baseline
- clearance by MD/PCP w/ physical copy of a doctor’s note
Concussion Protocol
RTP step-by-step progression (minimum 2-day progression)
Step 1: light aerobic exercise (mild stationary biking)
Step 2: moderate aerobic activity (moderate stationary biking, jogging/running)
* steps 1 and 2 can be combined, depending on how long the athlete has been symptom-free (subject to ATC approval)
Concussion Protocol
Step 3: high intensity activity (variable, depending on sport/position - subject to ATC approval)
Step 4: Cleared for full participation by ATC
Return to Learn comes before final athletic clearance
* Tentative protocol that can be altered depending on healing progression and other factors (concussion history, sport, medical history extc)
Second Impact Syndrome
A condition where the brain swells rapidly after receiving a second concussion before symptoms of the first concussion have subsided.
This rare condition has most often been reported in adolescents, and thought to be related to failure of neurological control of blood flow to the brain. Immaturity of the brain is a risk factor.
Post Concussion Syndrome
Persistent or delayed symptoms resulting from Concussion
Can result weeks or months after Concussion
Breakout Rooms
Field Hockey- Library Golf- 1055
Boys Soccer- Cafe Volleyball- Gym
Girls Soccer- Auditorium
Cross-Country- 1057