An overview of the River Hill Athletic Department Information.

1. River Hill High School
Sports Information
Night
August 1st & 8th, 2017
Auditorium
5 pm

2. River Hill Boosters
 Karin Lawrence
 Booster President

3. Athletic Excellence
 Over 40 State Championships
 Over 100 Region Championships
 Over 130 County Championships
 People Tree Cup Champions
 Overall Excellence in
Interscholastic Athletics
 15x Winner
 Named an Exemplary Athletic
Program by the NIAAA
 Recognized as a Safe Sports School
– 1st Team by National Athletic
Trainers’ Association

4. Important Dates
 Concussion Testing – Media Lab
 Freshmen concussion testing dates:
 8/2 - Volleyball 12pm
 8/3 - Football 12pm
 8/4 - Boys Soccer 1pm
 8/8 - Cheer 12pm
 8/9 - Make ups 12pm
 Pictures – August 23rd (Look for order forms coming home with athletes)
Back to School Night Wednesday, September 6th 6 pm
 Homecoming – October 7th
 Hallway Decorating – Monday, October 2nd
 Powder Puff Game – Wednesday, October 4th
 Bonfire – Thursday, October 5th @ Clarksville Commons
 Football Game – Friday, October 6th vs. Mt. Hebron

5. Electronic Information
 www.CountySportsZone.com
 Follow Us on twitter:
 @AthleticsRHHS
 @hcpss_rhhs
 Sign Up for E-School News Daily:
 Updates – www.hcpssnews.com
 River Hill Athletics Webpage:
http://rhhs.hcpss.org/athletics

6. Under Armour and River Hill
 All game uniforms and team warm
ups
 County Champ Shirts/State Champ
Jackets
 Optional team shoes will be offered
at 40% off retail
 Many spirit wear options will be
Under Armour
 Banners in gym and stadium

7. JV & Varsity Philosophies
Junior Varsity
 Developmental for varsity level
 Playing time is NOT guaranteed.
 Practice times/locations may
vary
 All games may NOT be played
(weather)
Varsity
 Developmental for higher level
 Playing time is NOT guaranteed.
 Practice times/locations may
vary
 Priority over JV games (make-
ups)

8. Late Arrival/Early Departure
 Student must be present for a half day to participate in
athletic events held that day (minimum of three periods or
in school by 10:40 a.m.)
 All exceptions need PRIOR administrative approval.

9. Academic Help & Locker
Room Security
 In the event a student needs to stay after school
for academic help, he/she should go to the
locker room/after school meeting area, inform
the coach, then go see the teacher by 2:30.
 The locker rooms will be LOCKED by the
coach when he/she heads out to practice. All
belongs MUST be locked in a locker. RHHS
is not responsible for lost or stolen items that
are not locked in a locker.

10. Communication You Should
Expect from Your Child’s Coach
 Philosophy of the coach
 Expectations the coach has for your child, as well for the team
 Dates, times and locations of all practices and contests
 Player accountability
 Fundraising opportunities
 Additional team policies

11. Issues NOT Appropriate to
discuss with Coaches
 Playing time and/or position
 Team strategy
 Play calling
 Other student athletes

12. Coaches/Parents/Participants
 Coaches have the final say over team selection, playing time and
discipline of players.
 Coaching strategy is determined by the coaching staff.
 Accepting a position on the team includes acceptance of the
procedures and guidelines of both HCPSS and River Hill High
School for the student and parent/guardian.
 If a parent needs to talk to a coach, please email the coach to set
up a meeting time. All conversations should be conducted in a
calm and non-threatening manner. If the issues are not resolved,
contact the AAM.

13. Ways You Can Help the
Program
 Join Boosters (membership, golf outing, corporate sponsorship,
etc.)
 Volunteer at concession stands
 Help keep up with scores on CSZ
 Be a positive fan
 Ask the coaches if they need help with administrative tasks
 Do NOT yell at referees
 Pick up your athlete or fan at the end of a contest in a timely
manner.

14. Entrance Into Athletic Events
 All Admission to athletic competitions is a privilege.
 Any acts of unsportsmanlike conduct may result in
removal from the event.
 Tickets are $3/students and $4/adults. No re-entry into events.
 No outside food or drinks are permitting into the gym or
stadium.
 ALL Football and Friday night Stadium games have
admission charges.

15. Sport Information Break Out
 Athletics Registration Approved Student Athletes
 Athletic Registration Online Application Review
 Hard Copy collection
 Obligations

16. Sports Break Out Room
Assignment
 Allied Soccer – Student Services
 Cheer - Dance Room
 Cross Country – Cafeteria
 Football – Auditorium
 Field Hockey – Drama Room – 205
 Golf – Art Room – 215
 Boys Soccer – Chorus Room – 207
 Girls Soccer – Band Room – 206
 Volleyball – Media Center