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Winter Sports Parent Meeting

November 16, 2023

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UNLV TRIO

• TRIO UB (Upward Bound

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• TRIO ETS (Educational Talent Search)

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School’s Number - 702-799-7200

Jennifer Lopez- Athletic Administrator

Christie Williams- Athletic Secretary (ext. 4206)

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Adam Eslinger - Athletic Director (ext. 4037)

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Kate Mahaffey - Athletic Trainer

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Athletic Office Staff

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NIAA/CCSD

Sanctioned Sports

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Extracurricular and interscholastic activities are strictly voluntary programs. Students have the privilege of participating in a well-organized program of special interest for which the school provides coaches, sponsors, equipment, and facilities.

Athletics & Activities are a Privilege

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Choosing an appropriate time to discuss questions, concerns, and incidents with a coach is imperative for individual and success.

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Chain of Command:

1. Coach (JV or Freshmen)
2. Head Coach (If applicable)
3. Athletic Director
4. Athletic Administrator
5. Principal

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The appropriate coach should be the first point of contact

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Communication

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All parent are encouraged to do the following:

1. Respect players, coaches, and officials
2. Give encouragement to all student athletes
3. Recognize outstanding performances by either team with applause
4. Take part in positive cheers and follow the directions from cheerleaders
5. Stay off the playing field at all times

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Sportsmanship and Ejection Consequences

Fan/Spectator Conduct

Student-Athlete Conduct

It is important that all athletes conduct themselves in accordance with the rules and regulations of the EHS, CCSD, and NIAA.

1. Follow team rules
2. Attend practices and games
3. Avoid the use of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco
4. No vulgar or inappropriate language
5. Taunting or “Trash Talking”

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CLICK HERE FOR A LINK TO THE COMPLETE EHS Parent and Student Athletic Handbook

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• All athletes must utilize this program to complete the registration process and gain final eligibility for athletics.
• These are the 6 steps that must completed
• Parents and students must complete 1 - 4

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• complete registration
• electronic signature of parent or guardian
• electronic signature of student
• electronic documents are uploaded

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• Step 5 and 6 are completed by the Athletic Office electronically by verifying the documents and the fee payments
• Coaches CAN NOT roster any student that is not complete
• REMINDER - student must select the sport they are competing for the current season

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• Each student must pay the $25 Athletic Fee

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• A complete physical examination, conducted by a licensed physician, is required every year in CCSD.

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• All physical examination must completed on the appropriate NIAA Forms.

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• All required forms can be downloaded from RMA/Aktivate.

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• All forms, when complete, need to be uploaded to RMA/Aktivate.

PHYSICAL PACKETS & PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

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Students ARE REQUIRED to have accident and health insurance on their own prior to participation in any sport or school sponsored activity.

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The Clark County School District DOES NOT PROVIDE any type of health or accident insurance for injuries incurred by participants.

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Each year Myers-Stevens & Toohey provide insurance protection for students that are not covered. Call 1 800 827-4695 or email www.myers-stevens.com

Insurance

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• Students are only eligible for interscholastic competition for the school located in the attendance zone in which their parents or legal guardians resides.

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• Falsification of any documents or being dishonest regarding residency will result in ineligibility for 360 days (2 years).

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Residency Rules

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Athletic Trainers

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Trainers are nationally certified and state licensed.

• Specialize in prevention, care, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries.
• Certified in CPR/AED/First Aid
• Extensive training in concussion evaluation & management
• Provide on-site medical care and direction/referral

What happens when an athlete gets injured?

• Seek attention of the athletic trainer who will:
• Determine pathway of care
• Notify parent
• Request daily communication from parent/athlete
• May request medical clearance from a physician
• Determine return to practice
• Determine return to play

Concussions

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• C3 LOGIX baseline testing for freshmen & new athletes
• Initial evaluation & removal from activity
• Students will be out for a minimum of 7-10 days
• FOUR Step Process of Clearance
• Must be cleared by physician
• Approved score on C3 Logix platform
• Must be symptom free before any exercise program is initiated (including practice)
• 5 stages of symptom free physical exertion supervised by athletic trainer before athlete may return to practice

These are the recommended guidelines from the most recent research that have been implemented by every major sport. Return to play takes time. Educate the parents so they aren’t surprised by the timelines after a concussion is sustained.

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• Must be enrolled in at least two (2) units of credits and regularly attend school.

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• Students must have successfully completed at least two (2) units of credits the immediate preceding semester.

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• Students must obtain a grade point average of at least 2.0 for the immediate preceding semester.

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• All incoming freshmen are initially eligible.

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Academic Requirements

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• All students who participate in interscholastic athletics at a school which is a member of the Nevada Interscholastic Activities Association (NIAA) must adhere to the NIAA eligibility rules for student athletes.

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• Student who fall to comply with the NIAA rules will lose their eligibility and an opportunity to represent their school in interscholastic athletics.

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• If students participate while ineligible, their school or team will be penalized.

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• It is, therefore, important for all students to be aware of the eligibility requirements.

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Know Your Eligibility Rules

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Maintain Your Eligibility

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At Quarter and Semester, must have the following:

1. 2.0 GPA
2. Complete 2 credits
3. Cannot fail more than 1 class

At the 3 Week Grade Checks, the student must have the following:

1. No F’s

Students must meet the following for initial eligibility:

1. At least a 2.0 GPA

2. No more than 1 F

3. Must be passing 2 credits (4 classes)

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If Semester NOT 2.0 - not eligible for start of season

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Examples

Student 1 Student 2

Math A=4 C=2

English B=3 C=2

Science B=3 Total C=2 Total

History D=1 Points C=2 Points

Spanish F=0 13 C=2 11

PE II C=2 D=1

Eligible Ineligible

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Know Your Eligibility Rules

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• At Semester and Quarter 1: If you student does not have the three things below, they are on the non-traditional route. They will automatically be ineligible for 3 weeks.
• There grades will be checked at the next 3 week grade check.

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Traditional vs Non Traditional

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At these points, must have the following:

1. 2.0 GPA
2. Complete 2 credits
3. Cannot fail more than 1 class

• At Quarter 1 and Semester 1: If your student is passing their classes and have a 2.0 GPA, they are on the traditional route. They will be eligible to play immediately.

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• Their grades will checked again at the next 3 week grade check.

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• Student 1 Student 2

Math A=4 C=2

English B=3 C=2

Science B=3 Total C=2 Total

History D=1 Points C=2 Points

Spanish F=0 16 C=2 15

PE II C=2 C=2

Film Studies C=2 C=2

Theatre Tech D=1 D=1

Eligible Ineligible

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Maintain Your Eligibility

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Student 3

Math A=4

English A=4

Science A=4

History A=4

Spanish A=4

Film Studies F=0

PE II A=0

Auto Tech F=0

Ineligible at Quarter 1

All students will participate in 3-Week Grade Checks.

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On pre-determined dates all grades for all students will be gathered. Any student failing a class will be declared ineligible for the following week and will remain so, until all grades are at a passing level.

Maintain Your Eligibility

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How 3-Week Grade Checks Work

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Student 1 Student 2

Check 1 (Monday) Failing Math Failing Math

Starting Monday (on warning) (on warning)

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Check 2 (Monday) Still Failing Math Passing Math

Starting Monday (Ineligible) (Eligible)

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Check 3 (Monday) Still Failing Math Not Checked

Starting Monday (Ineligible-and remains)

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The next we start all over again!!!!

Maintain Your Eligibility

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COVID-19

1. The school administration still has to contact trace when there is a COVID-19 exposure or positive test result.
1. COVID Central Parent/Guardian COVID-19 Hotline can be reached at 702-799-4322
2. COVID-19 Low - Medium - High Transmission rates
3. COVID-19 During High Transmission
• CCSD will require students in identified activities and athletics who are not up to date on vaccines or who are unvaccinated to test weekly for COVID-19.
• Every member of the team participating in the identified athletic and/or activities will participate in weekly mandatory COVID-19 testing if they are not up to date on vaccinations or unvaccinated.
• Test during the week of competition/participating. If a student does not participate in District COVID-19 testing, they will be ineligible until a negative COVID-19 test is provided to the athletic and/or activities administrator(s), or the student resumes weekly COVID-19 testing. 
• Provide weekly photos of the negative OTC test to school administrators

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Substance Abuse Policy

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Participation in an NIAA sanctioned sport is a privilege and responsibility which requires all participants to adhere to athletic training rules. A student athlete determined to be in possession of, or to have used tobacco, an alcoholic beverage, or a controlled substance is in violation of the NIAA policy.�First Violation:�Requires a six (6) competitive week suspension from participation in interscholastic competition. Two (2) competitive weeks of the suspension may be waived if the student successfully completes an appropriate substance abuse intervention program. A student athlete may practice with the team during the suspension period if approved by the coach and principal.

Second Violation:�The student is suspended from interscholastic competition for a minimum of ninety days which shall include a minimum of six (6) competitive weeks of competition. The student must have a substance abuse evaluation assessment conducted by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor within ten days of the suspension. All requirements must be met before athletic eligibility is reinstated. A student athlete may not practice with the team during the suspension period. 

Third Violation:�The student athlete shall be ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics for the remainder of the student’s high school career.�

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• Hazing is defined as any verbal or physical act that intimidates, degrades, disgraces, or injuries any student; or forces someone to do ridiculous acts or suffer physical or emotional pain as an initiation to a group or program.

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• There shall be no hazing or the initiation of any student during any district sponsored events, activities or interscholastic functions.

Hazing

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• CCSD Regulation 5135.1 Athletic Participation

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• All athletes are to attend scheduled practices, games and meetings. If a circumstance arises and the student can not attend practice, game or meeting, the coach must be notified prior.

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• Poor Attendance
• 1. Absence – Any student absent from class on the day of an activity will not be permitted participation that day or evening unless an excuse has been granted, in advance, by the principal.
• 2. Truancy – Any student who is declared truant will be ineligible for a period of one (1) week after the infraction is discovered.

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Attendance

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• All athletes must travel to and from the athletic contest.
• If a coach chooses with a required signature, the coach may allow the athlete to ride home with a parent or legal guardian at the end of the contest.

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• All athletes must remain with their team under the coaches supervision.

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Transportation

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All tickets will be purchased on Ticket Spicket (Hometown Ticketing) at www.ticktspicket.com

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Ticket/Family Passes

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To be successful in college, students need to be prepared for college coursework. In Division I and Division II, the NCAA sets academic initial-eligibility standards that take into account GPA, standardized test scores, core courses taken in high school and the grades earned in those core courses. Division III schools hold student-athletes to the same overall standards for the institution in which they’re enrolling.

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University of Oklahoma- ou.edu/admissions/apply/freshman/requirements-factors

UNLV- https://www.unlv.edu/admissions/first-year

Chadron State- https://www.csc.edu/admissions/freshman-requirements/

NCAA Clearinghouse

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Student-athletes planning to attend college on athletic scholarships should register for the clearinghouse during their junior year.

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All forms and information can be downloaded via the internet at www.ncaaclearinghouse.net.

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It is the responsibility of the student to initiate this process.

NCAA Clearinghouse

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Questions?

Student/Parent Handbook

Breakout Rooms

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Boys Basketball- Gym

Girls Basketball- Aux Gym

Wrestling- Cafeteria

Flag Football- Rm

Bowling-Rm 815

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