Preseason meeting

1. PLAZA MIDDLE
SCHOOL
PARENT/GUARDIAN MEETING
IBELIEVE: I CAN!

2. Coaching Staff
OBoys Basketball: Derick Collier
OGirls Basketball: Angie White
OAcademic Challenge: Catherine Taylor and
Richard Siemieniak
OSAC Assistant: Sharon Wells
OAthletic Trainer: Jenny Eda

3. INTERSCHOLASTIC
ATHLETIC MANUAL
To find the VBMSL
Interscholastic Manual:
 Go to vbschools.com
 Look under Students,
Athletics & Activities,
Middle School Sports

4. ACADEMIC
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
o Students must pass at least 5 classes from the
previous year (final grades).
o Students must have a 2.0 GPA from the previous
semester (second semester).
o 6th graders are automatically eligible for the first
semester.
o Waivers:
 are only available for the 2.0 GPA requirement not
for the pass 5 classes requirement.
 may be used one time during middle school years.

5. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
o Date of Birth: a student cannot reach
his/her 15th birthday on or before August
1st of the current school year.
o Students are only eligible for 6
consecutive semesters, with the 1st
semester beginning when the child enters
the 6th grade.
o Transfer Rule: 6 or 8 games
o $250 fine for giving false information
regarding where you live.

6. INSURANCE VBCPS offers a supplemental insurance to your current
provider.
 Notify coach immediately if athlete is being seen by a
doctor or emergency room due to accident during practice
or game.
 Claim forms may be issued by the SAC.
 Treatment for any injury must be received and the claim
form filed within 90 days of the date of the injury.
 Plan provides 70% of Usual & Customary coverage.
 $25,000 maximum benefit.
 The deductible is $100 per injury.
 There is a $500 limit on physical therapy claims per injury.

7. CLAIM FORM EXAMPLE

8. TICKET PRICES

9. SPORTSMANSHIP
The following are required of all PARENTS/SPECTATORS:
1. Realize you represent Plaza, so encourage through positive
behavior.
2. Being a good sport is more important than victory.
3. Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by
both teams.
4. Be a “team fan” as well as a “my kid” fan.
5. Remember that a ticket to a school event is a privilege to observe
the contest.
6. Treat visiting teams and officials as guests.
7. Be modest in victory and gracious in defeat.
8. Respect the judgment and integrity of officials, realizing that
their decisions are based upon game conditions.
9. Bottom line… be a positive role model 

10. ATHLETE/PARENT/COACH
COMMUNICATION
Appropriate issues to discuss with the coach:
ways to help your child improve
concerns about your child’s behavior
Inappropriate issues to discuss with the coach:
playing time
starting positions
team strategy
play calling
other athletes
It is NEVER ok to approach a coach after practice or
competition to discuss any of the above. Please refrain
and call the next day.

11. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DISCIPLINE:
 First ISS: the student may not stay after school
for practice and may not start the next
competition.
 Second ISS/OSS: the student will be removed
from the team.
GAMES:
 Participants must be in school a minimum of 3
hours in order to participate in practice or a
game.
 We will provide transportation to away games.
 Only a parent/guardian may take a child from an
away site and must sign out with the coach.

12. IMPORTANT INFORMATION PRACTICES:
• Practices are everyday and are closed to parents. Parents need
to be available by phone during practice.
• Activity buses are available each day after practice. After
practice, all team members walk to bus loop to get on the
activity bus or meet their parent. Students will be placed on
their bus if the parent is not here.
 CANCELLATIONS OF GAMES/PRACTICES:
• Made after 2:00 pm. Please refrain from calling.
• There are few dates for make ups, so if at all possible we will
play.
• Be sure coaches have your contact info (cell phone & email
address).
 UNIFORMS:
• Responsibility of team members as soon as they take
possession. They must be returned in the same condition as
they were issued.
• May only be worn for Plaza sponsored events.

13. Team Picture Day: December 17
All team members will be photographed;
students need to bring money and Lifetouch
order form if purchasing a package
No Afterschool Practice:
November 27 - 29
December 20 – January 1
IMPORTANT DATES

14. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER:
@plazamiddle
MIDDLE SCHOOL SPORTS CENTRAL
for competition schedule and results:
www.vbschools.com
www.plazams.vbschools.com

15. CHKD ATHLETIC TRAINER
Ms. Jenny
 At Plaza everyday; assists team members with various needs
 First Aid Kit:
 Inhalers/epi pens with self carry/administer forms
 Emergency contact/information sheet
 Administers the ImPACT test (online concussion test)
 Students cannot fail this test!
 6th graders - do not take the test
 7th graders - must take the test
 8th graders – must take the test, unless they took it last year (as
a 7th grader) or this year (they were on a fall team)
 Test will be administered tomorrow and Thursday at 8:00 AM.
 Students were given a permission slip form today if they need to
take the test. Students must have their Chromebook.

16. TIPS FOR STAYING
HEALTHY:
 Eat properly, hydrate often and get plenty of sleep.
 Wash hands. Shower daily.
 Stay home when sick. Avoid others who are sick.
 Warm up and cool down properly.
 Dress appropriately for the weather.
 Listen to the body and tell a parent, coach and/or
athletic trainer if something is not right.

17. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD IS
INJURED AT PRACTICE/GAME?
 Student-athlete needs to report any injury/illness to the
coach and athletic trainer, as soon as possible.
 Athletic Trainer will monitor the student’s injury and notify
the parent/guardian and school nurse, if necessary.
 If student-athlete is referred to physician, or goes on their
own, a note regarding diagnosis and participation status
must be provided to Mrs. Wydra and the school nurse.
 The Athletic Trainer and coach will help the student-athlete
return to play as quickly and safely as possibly.

18. WHAT HAPPENS IF MY CHILD SUFFERS A
CONCUSSION AT PRACTICE/GAME?
 With a suspected concussion:
 The athlete will not return to play that day and the athletic
trainer will conduct an initial evaluation. The athlete MUST
be picked up by a parent.
 If the athlete is diagnosed of sustaining a concussion, by the
Athletic Trainer and/or doctor, the Concussion Policy (The
Return to Play Progression) will be followed.
 Student-athlete must return doctor note to Mrs. Wydra and
the school nurse after each visit.
 The Return to Play progression will not begin with the athletic
trainer until the athlete is completely symptom free.

19. GRADUAL RETURN TO PLAY
 Each stage of the Concussion Graduated Return to Play
is a minimum 24 hour period.
Stage 1: No activity
Stage 2: Light Aerobic Exercise
Stage 3: Sport Specific Exercise
Stage 4: Non-Contact Drills
Stage 5: Full Contact
Stage 6: Return to Play

20. REMEMBER
OThese guidelines and activity restrictions are
for any and all physical activity including:
physical education classes, rec. games and
practices, club games and practices, etc.
ORules are in place to protect the student
athlete.
OYour support is vital to the success of the
program and safety of the students.

21. Concussion Video
O Please click here to view the required
video on concussions.