Walkertown High School Athletics

1. Walkertown High SchoolAthletics Athletics and Eligibility February 12, 2013

2. Athletic Boosters How can we all help? From active involvement to monetary involvement: The Athletic Boosters help provide for the physical / facility enhancements for Walkertown that are not funded by public funds. Additionally we provide volunteer help to the many athletic programs as requested by the coaches and staff. • Volunteer to help: in the concessions sales • Students and adults can join the booster club • Attend a variety of athletic events • Purchase 50/50 raffle tickets at events • Banners – purchase one, solicit one, support them Working together we can build a tradition of excellence for Walkertown Athletics

3. Athletic Boosters • Here are just some of the items that the booster club has helped with so far: • Irrigation for the baseball and softball fields • A Kubota Tractor and implements for field maintaince • A paint machine for preparing fields and painting the logo • Concession Stand Equipment • Paint • Scoreboard Installations • Fertilizer • Varsity Letters • Scoring Table and Chairs Just to name a few…

4. Walkertown Athletics Athletic Director Tim Hagmann Asst Athletic Director Matt Crews Athletic Trainer Margo Long Fall Sports: Season begins 8/1/2013 Football Head Coach Michael Springston Volleyball Head Coach Alex Postpischil Cross Country Head Coach Matt Vera Men’s Soccer Head Coach Shannon Maculay Women’s Tennis Head Coach Rebecca Crotts Women’s Golf Head Coach TBD Cheerleading Head Coach Lauren Schaefer

5. Walkertown Athletics Athletic Director Tim Hagmann Asst Athletic Director Matt Crews Athletic Trainer Margo Long Winter Sports: Season begins 10/30/2013 Men’s Basketball Head Coach David Allen Women’s Basketball Head Coach Matt Vera Wrestling Head Coach Chad Sapp Men’s Swimming Head Coach Danette Handy Women’s Swimming Head Coach Martha Musser Indoor Track Head Coach Matt Vera Cheerleading Head Coach Lauren Schaefer

6. Walkertown Athletics Athletic Director Tim Hagmann Asst Athletic Director Matt Crews Athletic Trainer Margo Long Spring Sports: Season begins 2/12/2014 Baseball Head Coach Bobby Smith Softball Head Coach Angela Palmer Women’s Soccer Head Coach Rebecca Crotts Men’s Track Head Coach Chad Sapp Women’s Track Head Coach Matt Vera Men’s Golf Head Coach Michael Springston Men’s Tennis Head Coach Matt Crews

7. REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION • Student must receive a medical examination once every 365 days by a duly licensed physician, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. • Students absent from athletic practice for five (5) or more days due to illness or injury shall receive a medical release by a physician before re-admittance to practice or contests. WSFCS Participation forms • Physical • Proof of insurance coverage • Gfeller –Waller Concussion Statement Form • Sportsmanship signatures – student and parent. • Parental permission form

8. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS To participate in high school interscholastic athletics, you must meet requirements set by the North Carolina High School Athletic Association, as well as rules established by the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Board of Education. To qualify under state rules, a student must: AGE ACADEMICS Student may not participate if he/she becomes 19 years of age on or before August 31, 2013. Have passed 3 out of 4 classes during the previous semester and earned a 2.0 QPA during previous semester and the previous nine- week grading period. Those who do not maintain a 2.0 will be given the opportunity to participate in Academic Support.

9. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS ATTENDANCE • Cannot miss more than 10 days in a 90 day semester, this includes all absences (excused and unexcused) • Have no more than eight consecutive semesters in attendance nor more than four seasons of participation in any sport since entering grade 9 • Be in school 50 percent of any student day on which there is an athletic contest • Cannot participate in practice or games on days student is assigned OSS, ISS or have accumulated 4 or more “time- outs” in one day.

10. Code of Sportsmanship We recognize interscholastic athletic events should be conducted in such a manner ensuring good sportsmanship prevails at all times. Every effort should be made to promote a climate of wholesome competition. Unsportsmanlike acts will not be tolerated. A student shall be under the coach’s supervision and control at all times the student is participating in an athletic event.

11. NCHSAA EJECTION POLICY Penalty for an ejection: 1st Ejection: 4 game suspension 2nd Ejection: Suspended the remainder of that sport season. 3rd Ejection: suspended from all athletics for one calendar year (365 days from the date of the third ejection). Additional Penalties for ejections Any athlete or coach that is ejected or disqualified for any reason, must complete the STAR Sportsmanship Program before returning to competition. Head coaches are to sit with their athletes to complete the STAR sportsmanship program.

12. Alcohol / Drugs To be eligible to participate in athletics, the student, with the consent of his/her parents, must agree in writing to submit to random alcohol and drug testing. The student shall be tested for alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and any other controlled substances the Superintendent deems appropriate. “It’s My Call” Information about the alcohol/drugs testing policy, program and procedures is provided in a separate brochure which all athletes and their parents are expected to read.

13. Alcohol / DrugsConsequences for a positive test • The student shall not be suspended from school as a result of a positive test. • FIRST OFFENSE. In the event a student fails or refuses to participate in the alcohol/drug test when selected at random or tests positive for alcohol or drugs, the student shall be ineligible to participate in athletics for 365 days. • However, if the student agrees to be assessed and enroll in and successfully complete an alcohol and/or drug abuse education and/or intervention program, the student shall regain eligibility to participate in athletics immediately. • SECOND OFFENSE. In the event a student tests positive for a second time or fails or refuses to participate in the second alcohol/drug test when selected at random, the student shall be ineligible to participate in athletics for 365 days.

14. NCHSAA – Student Athlete Pledge As a student athlete, I am a role model. Using inappropriate language; taunting, baiting; or the use of unwarranted physical contact directed at opposing players, coaches, and fans are contrary to the sprit of fair play and good sportsmanship my school, conference and the NCHSAA expects of its members. I accept my responsibility to model good sportsmanship that come with being a student-athlete.

15. Parent Pledge As a parent I am a role model. I will remember school athletics are an extension of the classroom, offering learning experiences for the student. I will show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups. I certify that the home address as parents shown in this document (WSFCS Participation Forms) is my sole bona fide residence and will notify the school principal immediately of change in residence, since such a move may alter the eligibility status of my student-athlete.

16. Go Wolfpack!!!