This document provides information for parents and students about athletics at Pleasantville Union Free School District. It includes the mission statement, philosophy, sports offered, administration contacts, eligibility requirements, and general policies and procedures for the athletic department. The goal is to promote education, school spirit and fair play through the athletic programs.

1.
PLEASANTVILLE UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
Athletic Department
Parent
and
Student
Guide
to
Athletics

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Table
of
Contents
MISSION
STATEMENT
.............................................................................................................
4
PHILOSOPHY
...........................................................................................................................
5
ADMINISTRATION
..................................................................................................................
6
SPORTS
OFFERED
AT
PLEASANTVILLE
SCHOOL
DISTRICT
.........................................................
7
START
DATES
THROUGH
2021
JV/VAR
SPORTS
.......................................................................
8
PRESEASON
PLANNING
...........................................................................................................
9
INTEREST
MEETING
..........................................................................................................................
9
ATHLETIC
FORMS
AND
REQUIREMENTS
.................................................................................................
9
TRYOUT
PERIOD
..........................................................................................................................
9
FORMS,
LINKS,
HOTLINES,
AND
HELP
....................................................................................
10
PHILOSOPHIES
......................................................................................................................
11
MODIFIED
PROGRAM
................................................................................................................
11
JUNIOR
VARSITY
PROGRAM
......................................................................................................
11
VARSITY
PROGRAM
...................................................................................................................
11
TEAM
CAPTAINS
***
VARSITY
SPORTS
ONLY
.......................................................................................
12
PLEASANTVILLE
PARTICIPATION
POLICY
...............................................................................
13
MISCELLANEOUS
..................................................................................................................
15
HAZING
AND
HARASSMENT
..............................................................................................................
15
POSITION
ON
CONFLICTING
NON-­‐SCHOOL
ACTIVITIES
............................................................................
16
RETURNING
AFTER
CONSECUTIVE
MISSED
DAYS
.....................................................................................
17
COMMUNICATION
PLAN
FOR
ATHLETIC
CONCERNS
...............................................................................
17
ATHLETIC
TRAINER
AND
REPORTING
INJURIES
......................................................................................
18
SOCIAL
NETWORKING
.....................................................................................................................
19
EQUIPMENT
AND
UNIFORMS
............................................................................................................
19
PRACTICE
SESSIONS
AND
POSTPONED
GAMES
.......................................................................................
20
ELIGIBILITY
POLICY
................................................................................................................
21
ACADEMIC
....................................................................................................................................
21
STUDENTS
WITH
TWO
(2)
FAILURES
...................................................................................................
21
STUDENTS
WITH
THREE
(3)
OR
MORE
FAILURES/
STUDENTS
WITH
TWO
(2)
OR
MORE
FAILURES
AFTER
PROBATION
PERIOD
........................................................................................................................................
21
PARTICIPATION
..............................................................................................................................
21

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ATHLETIC
PLACEMENT
PROCESS
...........................................................................................
22
ABOUT
ATHLETIC
PLACEMENT
PROCESS
(APP)
....................................................................................
22
IMPLEMENTATION
STEPS
.................................................................................................................
22
CODE
OF
ETHICS
...................................................................................................................
25
SPECTATOR
...................................................................................................................................
25
STUDENTS/
ATHLETES
.....................................................................................................................
25
PARENTS
OF
ATHLETES
....................................................................................................................
26
CONCUSSION
PROTOCOL
......................................................................................................
27
PROTOCOL
FOR
HEAD
INJURES
–
INITIAL
TRAUMA
................................................................................
27
SIGNS,
SYMPTOMS,
AND
BEHAVIORS
OF
A
POSSIBLE
HEAD
TRAUMA
......................................
28
RECOMMENDED
RETURN
TO
PLAY
PROTOCOL
......................................................................................
29
FREQUENTLY
ASKED
QUESTION
............................................................................................
30
WHAT
IF
MY
CHILD
MISSES
TRYOUTS?
.................................................................................................
30
WILL
MY
CHILD
BE
PENALIZED
FOR
MISSING
BECAUSE
OF
VACATION?
.........................................................
30
WHAT
IS
YOUR
POLICY
IF
MY
CHILD
FEELS
BULLIED?
...............................................................................
30
HOW
MANY
PRACTICES
DOES
MY
CHILD
NEED
PRIOR
TO
THEIR
FIRST
JV
OR
VARSITY
CONTEST?
.......................
31
HOW
MANY
PRACTICES
DOES
MY
CHILD
NEED
PRIOR
TO
THEIR
FIRST
MODIFIED
CONTEST?
.............................
31

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Mission Statement
The
Pleasantville
Athletic
Department
believes
that
participation
in
athletics’
is
an
integral
part
of
education.
We
foster
an
environment
in
which
student-­‐athletes
can
cultivate
and
instill
qualities
of
leadership,
player
development,
competition,
collaboration,
and
cooperation.
While
we
aim
to
build
competitive,
winning
teams,
our
primary
mission
is
to
promote
and
ensure
the
value
of
education,
school
spirit,
and
fair
play.

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PHILOSOPHY
The
PUFSD
believes
that
a
comprehensive
and
dynamic
athletic
program
which
allows
the
individual
and
team
to
reach
maximum
potential
is
essential
to
student
development.
The
Athletic
program
is
an
educational
activity
that
holds
academics
in
high
regard.
Our
program
is
designed
to
meet
the
needs
of
students
who
seek
a
variety
of
experiences
that
will
foster
the
growth
of
positive
student
behaviors
and
relationships
while
providing
life
lessons
in
sportsmanship,
team
work
and
competition.
It
is
the
nature
of
HS
athletics
to
be
competitive.
Athletic
competition
promotes
school
spirit
and
helps
students
develop
pride
in
their
schools.
While
the
district
takes
great
pride
in
winning,
it
does
not
condone
winning
that
compromises
sportsmanship
and
student
wellness.

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Administration
Superintendent
Mary
Fox-­‐Alter
H.
S.
Principal
Joe
Palumbo
M.
S.
Principal
Mrs.
V.
Ossowski
Director
of
Athletics
John
Bauerlein
(914)
741-­‐5370

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Sports Offered at Pleasantville School District
Athletic
opportunities
exist
for
students
in
grades
7,
8,
9,
10,
11,
and
12
on
Modified,
Junior
Varsity,
and
Varsity
teams.
Interscholastic
Athletics
are
governed
by
the
rules
of
the
New
York
State
Public
High
School
Athletic
Association
and
Section
One.
Fall
Sports
Varsity
Junior
Varsity
Modified
(7/8)
Cheerleading
Field
Hockey
*Cross
Country
*Cross
Country
*Football
Field
Hockey
(22)
Field
Hockey
Boys’
Soccer
*Football
*Football
Girls’
Soccer
Boys’
Soccer
(22)
Boys’
Soccer
Volleyball
Girls’
Soccer
(22)
Girls’
Tennis
Volleyball
(18)
Girls’
Soccer
Volleyball
Winter
Sports
Varsity
Junior
Varsity
Modified
(7/8)
Boys’
Basketball
Boys’
Basketball
Boys’
Basketball
(18)
Girls’
Basketball
Girls’
Basketball
Girls’
Basketball
(18)
Ice
Hockey
*Wrestling
*Boys’
Swimming
*Wrestling
*Winter
Track
Spring
Sports
Varsity
Junior
Varsity
Modified
(7/8)
Baseball
Baseball
Baseball
(18)
Golf
Boys’
Lacrosse
Boys’
Lacrosse
Boys’
Lacrosse
Girls’
Lacrosse
Girls’
Lacrosse
Girls’
Lacrosse
Softball
Softball
Softball
*Track
&
Field
Boys’
Tennis
*Track
&
Field
*Teams
with
“no
cap”
policy
(#)
Maximum
number
of
student-­‐athletes
that
will
be
on
the
team

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Tentative Start Dates Through 2021 for
JV/Varsity
Note:
These
dates
are
the
state
start
dates.
Individual
Sections
can
move
them
with
a
majority
vote
from
all
the
school
districts.
Fall
Winter
Spring
2015
August
17
November
9
March
7
2016
August
15
November
7
March
6
2017
August
14
November
6
March
5
2018
August
13
November
5
March
4
2019
August
19
November
11
March
9
2020
August
17
November
9
March
8
2021
August
16
November
8
March
7

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Preseason Planning
Interest
Meetings
Coaches
will
hold
an
interest
meeting
for
all
athletes
who
are
considering
participation
in
a
particular
sport/activity
prior
to
the
start
of
the
season.
Athletic
Forms
and
Requirements
The
following
athletic
forms
must
be
signed
and
returned
before
an
athlete
can
attend
the
first
practice:
1. Permission
Form/
Health
History
(can
be
found
outside
Athletic
Directors
office,
the
main
office,
and
in
Nurses
office)
2. Blue
cards
(can
be
found
outside
Athletic
Directors,
the
main
office,
and
the
Nurses
office)
***The
nurse
would
like
the
forms
mentioned
above
two
weeks
prior
to
the
start
of
the
season
3. Concussion
Baseline
Test
for
7th
,
9th
,
and
11th
grade
(if
first
time
participating
in
a
sport)
and
each
of
the
grades
mentioned
TRYOUT
PERIOD
Selecting
or
not
selecting
athletes
is
the
single
most
stressful
and
difficult
aspect
for
a
coach/
coaches
to
do.
Tryouts
will
last
3-­‐5
days,
all
students
will
have
the
right
to
“try
out”
for
the
various
teams
that
are
available
in
the
fall
(August-­‐November),
winter
(November-­‐February),
and
spring
(March-­‐June).
As
the
number
of
children
interested
in
participating
on
a
team
increases,
it
becomes
impossible
to
keep
everyone
and
still
ensure
safety,
quality
instruction,
and
provide
adequate
playing
time
in
contests.
Therefore,
when
the
numbers
reach
that
threshold,
student
participation
numbers
are
capped.
Coaches
will
inform
any
player
who
is
not
selected
for
the
team
in
a
caring
and
positive
manner.
Students
should
conduct
a
personal
assessment
of
their
skills
to
determine
if
they
have
the
ability
to
make
the
specific
team.
This
self-­‐evaluation
process
could
prevent
the
disappointment
of
not
making
the
team.

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Forms, Links, Hotlines, and Help
Daily
Sports
Hotline
(914)
741-­‐5368
WWW.PLEASANTVILLESCHOOLS.COM
WWW.SWBOCES.ORG/ATHLETICS.CFM
Directions/Schedules
Interactive
Athletic
Calendar:
http://pleasantville.intand.com
Receive
Text
or
email
anytime
a
game
change
is
made
plus
directions
to
schools.
Concussion
Impact
Directions
HEALTH
APPRAISAL
FORM
-­‐physical
Lacrosse
Helmet
Waiver
Form
Transportation
Waiver
Form
PDF
Submission
Interactive
Calendar
Introduction
and
Instructions
1
Recruiting
Simplified
Guidebook
NCAA
Clearinghouse
Power
Point
GPA
Xtra
Effort
2011

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Philosophies
MODIFIED
PROGRAM
This
program
is
available
to
students
in
the
seventh
and
eighth
grades.
At
this
level
it
is
extremely
important
that
all
students
involved
have
a
meaningful
and
productive
experience.
In
addition,
it
is
important
that
all
students
have
reasonable
opportunity
to
test
learned
skills
in
a
competitive
situation
and
that
such
competition
be
as
equitable
as
possible.
The
following
teams
will
be
“capped”
Soccer
22
Basketball
16
Volleyball
18
Softball
18
Field
Hockey
22
Baseball
18.
These
sports
have
an
open
enrollment
–
“no
caps”
Football,
Track
&
Field,
Wrestling,
and
Cross-­‐Country.
In
order
for
the
desired
development
of
the
adolescent
athlete
and
team
to
occur,
practice
sessions
are
vital.
Coaches
will
attempt
to
“play”
everyone
while
maintaining
the
integrity
and
competitiveness
of
the
contest.
Playing
time
is
at
the
discretion
of
the
coach!
Exceptional
eighth
graders
may
be
permitted
to
try
out
with
the
recommendation
from
a
coach
only
for
a
Junior
Varsity
or
varsity
team
under
the
State
Education
Department
guidelines
called
Athletic
Placement
Process
(APP).
Criteria
that
must
be
met
in
order
to
play
at
an
advanced
level
include
parental
approval,
medical
approval,
appropriate
developmental
rating,
and
passing
athletic
performance
tests
administered
by
our
Athletic
Director
or
designated
physical
education
teacher.
For
additional
information
about
Athletic
Placement
Process,
refer
to
page
21,
contact
our
Athletic
Director,
or
download
from
the
website.
JUNIOR
VARSITY
PROGRAM
The
Junior
Varsity
level
team
membership
varies
by
grade.
However,
freshmen
and
sophomores
usually
occupy
the
majority
of
the
roster.
In
certain
situations,
juniors
who
are
expected
to
make
a
contribution
at
the
varsity
level
next
year
will
be
considered
for
Junior
Varsity
participation.
Middle
School
students
who
have
satisfied
the
APP
requirement
may
also
participate.
At
the
Junior
Varsity
level,
increased
emphasis
is
placed
on
physical
conditioning,
refinement
of
fundamental
skills,
elements,
strategies,
and
commitment
of
team
play.
Junior
Varsity
programs
work
toward
achieving
a
balance
between
continued
team
and
player
development
and
striving
for
victory.
Coaches,
as
a
general
rule,
will
keep
less
than
the
number
kept
on
modified.
Playing
time
is
not
guaranteed
in
each
contest.
Athletes
at
this
level
should
be
prepared
to
make
a
six-­‐day
a
week
commitment
throughout
the
season
which
would
be
expected
on
a
varsity
level
team.
With
the
goal
of
becoming
a
varsity
athlete
clearly
in
sight,
a
high
level
of
dedication
and
commitment
is
expected
at
the
Junior
Varsity
level.
VARSITY
PROGRAM
Varsity
competition
is
the
culmination
of
each
sports
program.
A
varsity
team
roster
is
usually
comprised
of
juniors
and
seniors.
Occasionally
a
sophomore,
freshman,
or
8th
grader
may
be
included
on
the
team
providing
that
evidence
of
advanced
levels
of
physical
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appropriate
skills
are
demonstrated.
It
is
rare
that
a
middle
school
athlete
will
be
included
on
a
varsity
roster,
but
it
could
occur.
In
short,
the
BEST
players
could
make
the
team
regardless
of
grade
level.
Varsity
coaches
will
select
and
dress
as
many
athletes
as
practical
for
their
teams.
It
is
understood
that
the
playing
time-­‐-­‐and
sometimes
the
practice
time-­‐-­‐may
be
disproportionate
given
the
competitive
nature
of
varsity
athletics.
The
minimum
number
of
athletes
on
any
given
team
is
a
function
of
those
needed
to
conduct
an
effective
and
meaningful
practice,
and
to
play
the
contest.
There
is
no
guarantee
of
playing
time.
A
high
level
of
skill
and
commitment
is
required
at
the
varsity
level.
Practice
and
game
situations
may
be
scheduled
on
a
six
day
a
week
commitment
throughout
the
season
and
may
be
scheduled
over
a
holiday,
vacation
period
and,
on
rare
occasions,
Sunday.
The
varsity
coach
is
considered
the
leader
of
the
program
and
is
responsible
for
the
communication
among
Junior
Varsity,
and
modified
programs.
Team
Captains
***
Varsity
sports
only
Captains
are
elected
by
team
members
and/or
appointed
by
coaches.
Some
coaches
may
not
have
season
long
captains,
but
select
1
or
2
prior
to
the
contest.
Coaches
will
inform
the
team
of
the
selection
criteria
and
obligations
of
the
position
prior
to
the
final
decision
of
captaincy.
Team
captains
or
officers
are
considered
to
display
high
levels
of
honor,
leadership,
responsibility,
positive
attitude,
respect,
dependable,
and
have
strong
communication
skills.
Therefore,
elected
student
athletes
who
are
representing
the
team
and
school
should
conduct
themselves
in
exemplary
manner
both
in
and
outside
of
the
school.
Captaincy
is
not
a
rite
of
passage
and
is
not
limited
to
seniors.
Any
student
who
is
involved
in
a
violation
of
the
Pleasantville
High
School
(PHS)
rules
and
regulations
resulting
in
a
suspension
from
school,
or
any
student
athlete
who
is
found
to
be
involved
with
drugs,
alcohol,
tobacco,
weapons,
or
crimes
outside
of
school
will
lose
the
ability
to
serve
as
captain
or
to
be
appointed
or
elected
to
the
position
of
captain
of
any
school
sponsored
team
for
the
period
of
one
calendar
year.

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Pleasantville Participation Policy
We
are
committed
to
health
and
safety,
and
we
firmly
believe
that
there
is
no
place
in
school
activities
for
alcohol,
drugs,
tobacco,
or
any
behavior
that
reflects
negatively
on
the
student,
the
club
or
team,
or
the
school.
Therefore,
students
are
prohibited
from:
• The
use,
possession,
sale
or
distribution
of
alcohol,
tobacco
or
other
illegal
drugs
(includes
narcotics,
illegal
drugs
such
as
marijuana,
androgenic
/
anabolic
steroids
or
other
performance
enhancing
substances,
look-­‐alike
products
that
appear
to
be
illegal
drugs,
misuse
or
abuse
of
prescription
drugs
or
over
the
counter
drugs.
• Hosting
or
participating
in
gatherings
or
groups
where
alcohol
is
consumed
by
minors
or
any
drugs
are
used.
• Posting
or
digitally
transmitting
inappropriate
pictures
(knowingly
or
unknowing)
on
the
Internet
or
via
any
electronic
media
that
depict
or
appear
to
depict
use
of
drugs/alcohol/tobacco,
related
paraphernalia
or
sexually
inappropriate
pictures.
• Participating
in
acts
of
vandalism,
theft,
harassment,
intimidation,
bullying,
assault
(verbal
or
physical),
hazing
or
other
serious,
inappropriate
acts.
• Violating
regulations
in
the
Pleasantville
High
School
Handbook
or
Pleasantville
Code
of
Conduct
that
results
in
suspension.
For
the
purposes
of
this
Code
of
Conduct,
co-­‐curricular
and
extra-­‐curricular
activities
will
be
broken
down
into
two
categories.
• Category
1
–
Multiple
Performance
Activities
(This
includes
all
athletic
teams,
the
school
play,
forensics,
and
the
math
team).
• Category
2
–
Leadership
Roles
in
All
Clubs
and
Activities
Not
Named
in
Category
1
(This
includes
captains
of
athletic
teams,
student
government
positions,
editors
of
any
publication,
and
officers
of
any
club/activity).
Reported
violations
by
administration,
staff
or
self-­‐reported
and/or
police
reported
violations
of
this
Participation
Policy
will
lead
to
the
following
consequences:
Category
1
–
First
Infraction
• The
student
will
participate
in
6
hours
of
mutually
(school,
parent,
and
student)
agreed
upon
voluntary
community
service,
which
will
be
completed
within
a
specified
time

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period,
or
will
be
immediately
suspended
from
participation
for
2
games/performances/competitions.
• The
student
will
be
removed
from
any
interscholastic
team
leadership
roles.
Second
Infraction
• The
student
will
be
suspended
for
40%
of
the
games/performances/competitions.
However,
if
the
second
offense
occurs
during
the
same
sport
or
activity
“season,”
the
student
will
be
removed
from
that
sport/activity
immediately.
Third
Infraction
• The
student
will
be
automatically
suspended
from
participation
on
any
level
in
any
co-­‐
curricular/extracurricular
activity
for
the
remainder
of
the
school
year
or
six
(6)
months,
whichever
is
greater.
• The
student
will
forfeit
the
opportunity
for
leadership
roles
for
his/her
high
school
career.
Category
2
–
First
Infraction
• The
student
will
participate
in
6
hours
of
mutually
(school,
parent,
and
student)
agreed
upon
voluntary
community
service,
which
will
be
completed
within
a
specified
time
period,
or
will
be
relieved
of
all
leadership
roles.
Second
Infraction
• The
student
will
be
relieved
of
all
leadership
roles.
Third
Infraction
• The
student
will
forfeit
the
opportunity
to
take
on
or
run
for
any
leadership
roles
for
the
remainder
of
his/her
high
school
career.
Additionally:
• Coaches
and/or
advisors
will
have
the
right
to
impose
sanctions
above
and
beyond
those
listed
in
this
Code
of
Conduct.
Any
sanctions
above
and
beyond
this
policy
must
be
made
in
writing
by
the
advisor/coach
and
signed
by
the
student
and
parent.
• Students
in
Category
1
are
required
to
attend
practices,
rehearsals,
and
games/meetings.

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• The
consequences
for
a
Category
1
activity
will
carry
over
(season
to
season,
activity
to
activity,
season
to
activity,
activity
to
season)
to
fulfill
the
2
games/performances/competitions
and
40%
rule.
• The
administration
reserves
the
right
to
adjust
the
discipline
as
necessary
due
to
extenuating
circumstances.
• Violations
in
excess
of
four
(4),
not
necessarily
in
the
same
school
year,
will
result
in
the
forfeiture
of
participation
in
all
co-­‐curricular/extra-­‐curricular
activities
for
the
remainder
of
the
student’s
school
career.
Miscellaneous
Hazing
and
Harassment
Dignity
for
All
Students
Act
(DASA)
The
Pleasantville
Union
Free
School
District
is
committed
to
maintaining
high
standards
of
education
for
our
student-­‐athletes.
In
addition,
the
District
and
Board
of
Education
is
committed
to
providing
an
environment
that
promotes
respect,
dignity
and
equality
in
accordance
with
the
Dignity
for
All
Students
Act
(DASA),
and
creates
and
maintains
high
behavioral
standards
and
expectations.
To
that
end,
the
administrators,
coaches,
staff,
and
students
will
participate
in
activities
designed
to
support
school
climates
of
caring
and
respect,
and
to
proactively
prevent
discrimination,
harassment,
and
bullying,
including
cyberbullying.
These
developmentally
appropriate
activities
are
designed
to
foster
an
acceptance
and
understanding
of
differences,
provide
alternative
behaviors
and
responses,
and
build
the
capacity
to
prevent
and
reduce
bullying.
All
student-­‐athletes
have
the
responsibility
to
treat
each
other
with
respect.
No
student-­‐athlete
shall
be
treated
differently
or
unfairly
because
of
actual
and/or
perceived
differences.
This
includes
saying
hurtful
words
and/or
doing
hurtful
things
either
in
person,
on
a
computer,
or
in
any
other
way.
Student-­‐athletes
who
feel
uncomfortable
and/or
unsafe
because
of
the
words
or
actions
of
others
should
immediately
speak
with
a
coach,
administrator,
teacher,
or
other
adult.
The
Pleasantville
Union
Free
School
District’s
Code
of
Conduct,
in
accordance
with
DASA,
specifically
prohibits,
discrimination,
harassment,
bullying,
taunting,
hurtful
teasing,
and
cyberbullying,
that
negatively
impacts
the
ability
of
a
student-­‐athlete
to
participate
in
school

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activities.
This
will
include
but
not
be
limited
to;
race,
color,
weight,
national
origin,
ethnic
group,
religion,
religious
practice,
disability,
sex,
sexual
orientation,
gender
identity
and
expression,
and
socio-­‐economic
status.
Any
student-­‐athlete
who
fails
to
comply
with
the
rules
and
regulations
set
forth
will
be
subject
to
disciplinary
action,
either
alone
or
in
combination,
involving:
oral
and
written
warnings,
no
participating
in
a
game/
race
or
event,
no
participating
in
multiple
games/
races
or
events,
suspension,
or
permanent
suspension
from
athletic
activities.
The
administration
continues
to
maintain
the
right
to
address
behavioral
standards
and/or
situations
not
presently
outlined
in
this
summary
of
unacceptable
behaviors
and
to
dispense
appropriate
discipline.
Unacceptable
behaviors
not
specifically
listed
will
be
dealt
with
through
the
Board
of
Education's
policies
and
the
NYS
required
Student
Code
of
Conduct
regarding
student
discipline.
Disciplinary
action
will
be
progressive
with
the
first
penalty
issued
reflecting
the
seriousness
of
the
violation
by
the
student.
Administration
has
the
right
to
modify
the
discipline
depending
on
specific
incidents.
Position
on
Conflicting
Non-­‐School
Activities
A
student-­‐athlete,
who
participates
in
outside
teams,
activities,
and
employment
will
potentially
be
in
a
position
of
conflict
between
obligations.
While
the
coaches,
administration,
and
faculty
do
recognize
that
each
student
should
have
the
opportunity
for
a
broad
range
of
experiences,
it
is
recommended
that
student-­‐athletes
do
not
participate,
practice,
or
play
with
an
outside
team,
program,
or
work
during
the
high
school
season.
Student
athlete’s
safety
and
mental
health
is
a
concern
with
over
use
when
playing
or
practicing
on
outside
teams.
It
is
well
documented
that
not
having
a
day
off
during
a
week
increases
the
chance
of
injury.
However,
if
a
student-­‐athlete
should
still
decide
to
participate
in
a
non-­‐school
activity
and
a
conflict
should
transpire,
than
the
first
priority
of
the
student-­‐athlete
is
the
high
school
team.
Missing
a
high
school
team
practice
or
game
for
a
conflict
with
an
outside
team,
activity,
or
employment
will
result
in
the
following:
1st
Conflict
(missed
game
or
practice)
=
1
game
suspension
2nd
Conflict
(missed
game
or
practice)
=
2
game
suspension
3rd
Conflict
(missed
game
or
practice)
=
Suspension
from
athletic
team
Failure
to
complete
the
season
in
good
standing
will
result
in
the
athlete
not
receiving
credit
for
participation
and,
therefore,
will
not
be
recognized
for
team
or
individual
awards.

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Students
have
a
responsibility
to
do
everything
to
avoid
continuous
conflicts.
Students
should
notify
coaches
as
soon
as
the
conflict
arises,
prior
to
the
day
of
the
missed
practice
or
game.
All
parties
will
work
collaboratively
to
reach
any
compromises
that
are
possible.
Returning
after
consecutive
missed
days
due
to
vacation
or
injury
• Five
or
more
consecutive
days
must
have
a
minimum
of
three
days
practice
for
reconditioning
purposes
prior
to
participation
in
a
game
or
scrimmage.
• Four
consecutive
days
must
have
a
minimum
of
two
days
practice
for
reconditioning
purposes
prior
to
participation
in
a
game
or
scrimmage.
• Three
consecutive
days
must
have
a
minimum
of
one-­‐day
practice
for
reconditioning
purposes
prior
to
participation
in
a
game
or
scrimmage.
Communication
Plan
for
Athletic
Concerns
Both
parenting
and
coaching
are
extremely
difficult
vocations.
By
establishing
an
understanding
of
each
position,
we
are
better
able
to
accept
the
actions
of
the
other
and
provide
greater
benefits
to
children.
As
parents,
when
your
children
become
involved
in
our
program,
you
have
the
right
to
understand
what
expectations
are
placed
on
your
child.
This
begins
with
clear
communication
from
the
coach
of
your
child's
program.
COMMUNICATION
YOU
SHOULD
EXPECT
FROM
YOUR
CHILD'S
COACH
• Philosophy
of
the
coach
• Expectations
the
coach
has
for
your
child
as
well
as
all
players
on
the
squad
• Clear
defined
role
on
team
• Locations
and
times
of
practices
and
contests
• Team
requirements,
i.e.
special
equipment
and
off-­‐season
conditioning
• Procedures
should
your
child
be
injured
during
participation
• Discipline
that
may
result
in
denial
of
your
child's
participation
It
is
encouraged
that
your
child
should
discuss
any
issues
or
concerns
with
the
coach
directly.
It
is
a
goal
that
children
learn
how
to
communicate
and
advocate
for
themselves.
Concerns
expressed
directly
to
the
coach
• Notification
of
any
schedule
conflicts
well
in
advance
• Specific
concern
in
regard
to
a
coach's
philosophy
and/or
exceptions
• The
treatment
of
your
child,
mentally
and
physically
• Ways
to
help
your
child
improve
• Concerns
about
your
child's
behavior
• Notification
of
illness
or
injury
as
soon
as
possible

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It
is
very
difficult
to
accept
your
child
not
playing
as
much
as
you
may
hope.
Coaches
are
professionals.
They
make
judgments
based
on
what
they
believe
to
be
the
best
for
all
students
involved
on
what
they
see
during
practices
and
games.
As
you
have
seen
from
the
list
above,
certain
things
can
and
should
be
discussed
with
your
child's
coach.
Other
things,
such
as
those
described
in
the
next
segment,
must
be
left
to
the
discretion
of
the
coach.
ISSUES
NOT
APPROPRIATE
TO
DISCUSS
WITH
COACHES
• Amount
of
playing
time
• Team
strategy
• Play
calling
• Other
student/athletes
IF
YOU
HAVE
A
CONCERN
TO
DISCUSS
WITH
A
COACH,
PLEASE
FOLLOW
THIS
PROCEDURE
1. Call
to
set
up
an
appointment
with
the
coach.
2. If
the
coach
cannot
be
reached,
call
the
Athletic
Director.
3. Please
do
not
attempt
to
confront
a
coach
before
or
after
a
contest
or
practice.
These
can
be
emotional
times
for
both
the
parent
and
the
coach.
Meetings
of
this
nature
usually
do
not
promote
positive
resolutions.
THE
NEXT
STEP:
WHAT
CAN
A
PARENT
DO
IF
THE
MEETING
WITH
THE
COACH
DID
NOT
PROVIDE
A
SATISFACTORY
RESOLUTION?
1. Call
and
speak
with
the
Athletic
Director.
2. At
this
meeting,
further
appropriate
steps
can
be
determined.
3. Parents
are
encouraged
to
discuss
issues
and
problems
with
the
Athletic
Director.
However,
if
a
parent
has
specific
complaints
regarding
a
coach,
then
the
coach
must
have
the
opportunity
to
be
present
to
meet
with
the
parent.
Athletic
Trainer
and
Reporting
Injuries
It
is
the
responsibility
of
the
student
athlete
to
report
any
pain
or
discomfort
that
they
are
experiencing
immediately
to
the
coach.
All
accidents
and/or
injuries
that
occur
with
the
team
during
a
practice
or
contest
both
home
and
away,
are
to
be
reported
either
by
the
coach,
athletic
trainer,
or
nurse.
Coaches
will
complete
the
necessary
paperwork
following
the
injury,
and
will
submit
within
24
hours
of
the
incident
to
the
nurse.
If
the
incident
occurs
on
a
weekend
or
holiday,
it
should
be
submitted
upon
the
commencement
of
school.
The
athletic
trainer
can
provide
immediate
care,
rehabilitation
techniques,
and/or
assistance
with
the
prevention
of
injury
for
a
student
athlete,
but
the
student
athlete
should
see
their
physician.
The
athletic
trainer
or
nurse
will
provide
the
coach
with
the
necessary
information
for
the
student
athlete
to
be
cleared
and
when
he/she
can
return
to
play.
The
safety
and
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all
the
athletes
is
a
major
priority
of
Pleasantville,
however
injuries
that
occur
on
an
outside
team,
workout,
or
activity
are
not
covered
by
Pleasantville
School
District.
Social
Networking
Photos
posted
to
social
media
such
as
Facebook,
Instagram,
Twitter,
YouTube,
etc.
become
the
property
of
the
social
media
websites.
Even
if
you
decide
to
delete
a
photo,
multiple
photos,
or
videos
from
your
profile,
the
images
or
videos
remain
on
the
social
media’s
server.
Search
engines
such
as
Google
or
Yahoo
can
still
find
the
image
or
video
long
after
you
have
deleted
it
from
your
profile.
All
information
on
social
media
sites
is
considered
public
information
and
may
be
viewed
by
a
third
party
and
used
against
you.
In
addition,
a
third
party
can
take
a
screen
shot
or
save
the
image
once
it
is
posted
and
use
it
against
you
in
the
future.
When
posting
to
a
social
media
site,
students
should
assume
that
any
information
uploaded
can
potentially
be
seen
by
the
public"
In
order
to
ensure
an
appropriate
social
media
profiles
avoid
posting:
• Illegal
activities
o Drinking,
drugs,
criminal
acts,
or
acts
of
vandalism
• Bullying/
Threats
of
violence
o Hazing,
violence,
sexual
harassment
• Lying/
Cheating
and
Plagiarizing
• Taunting
opponents
or
other
teams
Ways
to
protect
yourself:
• Avoid
posting
confidential
or
personal
information
• Use
privacy
setting
o ***
Understand
the
privacy
settings
are
not
full
proof
• Know
and
manage
your
friends
• Close
old
accounts
that
you
do
not
use
anymore
• General
Rule
of
Thumb
“Do
not
post
anything
you
would
not
want
your
mother
to
see”
Equipment
and
Uniforms
All
equipment
and
uniform
issued
to
an
athlete
by
the
school
are
property
of
Pleasantville
School
District.
They
are
required
to
be
returned
in
the
same
condition
as
when
they
were
issued
(excluding
normal
wear
and
tear)
or
the
athlete
is
expected
to
compensate
the
Athletic
Department
for
the
lost
or
damaged
equipment.
Failure
to
return
equipment
provided
because
it
has
been
lost
or
failure
to
compensate
the
school
will
result
in
a
forfeit
of
the
athletic
award
given
during
the
season.
Student-­‐athletes
may
not
practice
or
tryout
for
another
sport
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of
the
issued
equipment
has
been
returned,
bills
have
been
paid,
and
have
been
cleared
by
the
previous
coach.
Stealing
or
wearing
stolen
equipment
is
a
violation
of
the
Code
of
Conduct.
PRACTICE
SESSIONS:
All
teams
must
meet
the
minimum
standards
for
practice
as
set
forth
by
the
NYSPHSAA.
It
is
important
that
students
and
parents
understand
that
practices
are
necessary.
Generally,
all
teams
practice
Monday
through
Friday,
3:15
-­‐
6:00
p.m.
and
JV/Varsity
usually
on
Saturdays
(Sundays
in
an
emergency)
and
holidays/vacations
in
the
morning.
If
an
athlete
misses
three
practices
due
to
injury
or
any
other
reason
they
must
practice
one
day
prior
to
playing
a
game.
If
they
miss
4
or
more
practices
they
need
a
minimum
of
2
practices
prior
to
playing
a
game.
POSTPONED
GAMES:
League
rules
dictate
that
contests
postponed
due
to
weather
or
other
circumstances
must
be
rescheduled
on
the
next
available
school
day
or
Saturday.
Sundays
may
be
used
when
absolutely
necessary.
POST-­‐SEASON
PLAY:
Varsity
teams
will
usually
enter
post-­‐season,
Section
One
Tournaments
in
the
quest
for
Regional
and
State
championships.
These
tournaments
usually
occur
for
up
to
two
weeks
after
the
last
regular
season
contest
and
could
be
held
during
vacation
periods.

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Eligibility Policy
Academic
It
is
the
district's
policy
to
determine
student
eligibility
for
participation
in
all
co/extra-­‐curricular
activities
every
five
weeks
based
upon
the
following
guidelines:
Students
with
two
(2)
failures:
1.
Will
be
placed
on
probation
for
five
weeks.
2.
Will
be
permitted
to
participate
while
on
probation.
3.
Will
have
their
parents
notified
by
the
Assistant
Principal's
office.
4.
Will
have
a
mandatory
meeting
with
their
guidance
counselor
and
develop
a
plan
of
academic
support
with
the
classroom
teachers.
5.
Students
should
use
activity
period
daily
to
improve
grades.
Students
with
three
(3)
or
more
failures/
Students
with
two
(2)
or
more
failures
after
probation
period:
1.
Will
be
ineligible
for
participation
in
all
co/extra-­‐curricular
activities
for
five
weeks.
2.
Same
procedures
provided
for
probationary
students
will
be
provided
for
ineligible
students.
Participation
Students
must
be
in
school
in
order
to
participate
in
a
school
activity
that
takes
place
after
school.
Truancy
or
class
cutting
on
the
day
of
an
event
will
result
in
the
student's
suspension
that
day
from
after
school
activities.
A
student
must
be
in
school
five
(5)
consecutive
periods
in
order
to
participate
in
after
school
activities.
The
principal
or
the
Athletic
Director
may
waive
the
(5)
period
rule
under
extraordinary
circumstances
as
determined
by
the
Principal
or
the
Athletic
Director.

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Athletic Placement Process
About
Athletic
Placement
Process
(APP)
The
APP
is
used
only
when
an
individual
athlete’s
athletic
skills
warrant
moving
to
the
commencement
or
intermediate
sport
competition
level,
and
therefore,
will
be
initiated
by
the
district’s
physical
education
director
and/or
athletic
director
and
physical
education
staff,
who
recognize
the
student’s
skill.
The
APP
will
be
used
either
prior
to
the
beginning
of
the
season,
so
that
the
student
athlete
can
participate
in
the
try-­‐out
period,
or
within
the
timelines
specified
by
the
NYSPHSAA
Promotion
Rule.
Transition
from
Selection
Classification
to
Athletic
Placement
Process
for
2015-­‐2016
• Beginning
in
the
fall
season
of
2015,
the
APP
will
be
used
to
advance
students
to
the
high
school
athletic
program.
• Students
in
8th
grade
who
have
not
been
Selectively
Classified
for
a
sport
in
the
previous
year
will
be
processed
through
the
APP.
• Students
in
8th
grade
who
had
been
advanced
to
a
higher
level
through
the
Selection
Classification
process
in
the
previous
year
will
not
need
to
be
re-­‐evaluated
if
they
remain
at
the
same
level
of
athletic
competition
in
the
same
sport.
If
a
student
changes
levels
of
the
sport,
the
APP
will
be
followed.
Implementation
Steps
1. District
Policy
2. Coach
Recommendation
(not
parent
or
athlete)
***
If
the
coach
does
not
feel
the
student
athlete
will
benefit
from
playing
at
an
accelerated
level
the
evaluation
process
will
not
go
any
further.
3. Parent/Guardian
Permission
4. Administrative
Approval
5. Medical
Clearance
***
If
the
medical
director
does
not
clear
the
student
to
participate
in
the
desired
sport
and
level,
he
or
she
may
not
proceed
any
further
in
the
evaluation
process.
The
medical
director
will
determine:
a. The
physical
maturity
level
of
the
student
in
relation
to
the
sport
and
level
in
and
at
which
they
wish
to
participate
using
the
Tanner
Scale.
b. The
size,
in
height
and
weight,
of
the
student
in
relation
to
the
size
of
the
average
age
and
sex
of
the
students
against
whom
they
wish
to
compete.
6. Sport
Skill
Evaluation
7. Physical
Fitness
Testing
***
Exception
to
the
physical
fitness
test
requirement:
Students
who
desire
to
try
out
for
the
golf
team
are
not
required
to
complete
the
physical
fitness
testing.

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8. Qualification
Determination
9. Try
outs
10. Notifications:
A
Notification
list
of
the
scores
of
all
athletes
who
have
successfully
completed
the
process
and
have
been
approved
through
the
APP
after
the
try-­‐out
period
has
been
completed
must
be
sent
to:
a. The
athletic
director
of
competitor
schools
b. Athletic
governing
board
or
section
office
Physical
Fitness
testing
qualification
chart:
Choose
one
Choose
one
Sex
Age
Curl-­‐Ups
#
in
one
minute
Shuttle
Run
in
seconds
V-­‐sit
Reach
in
inches
Sit
&
Reach
in
centimeters
1
Mile
Walk/Run
min/sec*
Pull-­‐Ups
#
completed
Right
Angle
Push-­‐ups
#
every
3
sec.
Males
11
47
10
4
31
7:32
6
26
12
50
9.8
4
31
7:11
7
30
13
53
9.5
3.5
31
6:50
7
35
14
56
9.1
4.5
33
6:26
10
37
15
57
9
5
36
6:20
11
40
Females
11
42
10.5
6.5
34
9:02
3
19
12
45
10.4
7
36
8:23
2
20
13
46
10.2
7
38
8:13
2
21
14
47
10.1
8
40
7:59
2
20
15
48
10
8
43
8:08
2
20
GOLF
Any
8th
grade
student
may
be
given
the
opportunity
to
try
out
for
a
junior
or
varsity
golf
team.
At
the
completion
of
the
try-­‐out
sessions,
which
must
include
18
holes
golfed
over
a
three-­‐day
period
(the
first
three
days
of
the
individual’s
tryout
when
the
course
is
accessible),
if
the
individual’s
golf
average
puts
him/her
in
the
top
8
of
your
golfers,
he/she
is
eligible
for
the
team.

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SWIMMING
The
swimming
endurance
component
of
the
physical
fitness
test
allows
the
athlete
to
choose
which
endurance
test
he/she
prefers.
It
will
be
necessary
to
choose
one:
either
the
one-­‐mile
run
or
the
500-­‐yard
swim.
SWIMMING
TIMES
REQUIRED
FOR
500
YARD
SWIM:
Swimming
Level
500
Yard
Swim
Time
(min:sec)
Males
Modified
9:15
Freshman
9:00
Junior
Varsity
8:45
Varsity
8:30
Females
Modified
10:00
Freshman
9:45
Junior
Varsity
9:30
Varsity
9:00
APP
is
a
protocol
used
by
the
Pleasantville
School
District
that
allows
8th
graders
to
move
up
and
allow
them
to
participate
safely
at
an
appropriate
level
of
competition
based
upon
physical
and
emotional
readiness
and
athletic
ability
rather
than
age
and
grade
alone.
Pleasantville
School
District
acknowledges
that
not
all
student
athletes
mature
at
the
same
rate,
and
there
can
be
vast
developmental
differences
between
student
athletes
of
the
same
age.
This
protocol
is
not
used
to
fill
positions
on
a
team,
provide
addition
experience,
or
to
reward
a
student.
APP
is
for
those
few,
select
student
athletes
who
can
benefit
from
this
placement
because
of
their
level
of
readiness
of
exceptional
ability.

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Code of Ethics
Spectator
The
Physical
Education
and
Athletic
Departments
recognize
the
role
of
Interscholastic
Athletics
in
defining
ethical
behavior
and
developing
personal
character
in
our
students.
Therefore,
we
ask
that
all
spectators:
• Demonstrate
a
high
degree
of
sportsmanship
in
the
sport
or
activity
will
be
enjoyed
for
its
own
sake,
with
proper
consideration
for
fairness,
ethics,
respect,
and
a
sense
of
fellowship
with
one’s
competitors.
• Show
team
support
by
making
only
positive
comments.
• Show
respect
for
the
judgment
and
strategy
of
coaches,
and
does
not
criticize
players
of
coaches
for
loss
of
game.
• Respect
officials
and
accept
their
decisions
without
gesture
or
argument.
• Acknowledge
fields,
courts,
and
equipment
as
the
player’s
domain
during
contests.
•
Remain
within
designated
areas.
• Monitor
the
safety
of
children
in
bleachers
and
stands.
• Respect
the
law:
all
public
schools
are
smoke-­‐free,
substance
free
environments.
• Lastly,
athletic
contests
on/off
campus
are
an
extension
of
the
classroom.
Therefore,
all
school
rules
are
in
effect!
Students/
Athletes
• Remember
that
academic
performance
is
your
primary
responsibility.
• Treat
advisors,
officials,
coaches,
and
opponents
with
respect.
• Exercise
self-­‐control
at
all
times,
setting
an
example
for
others
to
follow.
• Report
any
injury
to
the
coach
no
matter
how
slight
the
injury
may
appear.
If
the
injury
requires
a
physician’s
care,
the
participant
must
have
written
permission
from
the
doctor
before
returning
to
the
activity.
• Return
any
equipment;
uniforms
issued
to
the
participant
must
be
returned
in
the
same
condition
at
the
end
of
the
activity.
Equipment
that
is
lost,
damaged
or
stolen
is
the
responsibility
of
the
participant,
and
it
is
the
responsibility
of
the
participant
to
make
restitution
to
the
school.
• Lastly,
extracurricular
activities
are
not
an
excuse
for
being
tardy
on
the
day
following
a
competition.

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Parents
of
Athletes
• Maintain
a
positive
attitude
whether
your
team
is
winning
or
losing.
• Refrain
from
being
insulting
or
showing
bad
sportsmanship
during
the
competition.
Any
problems
or
concerns
should
be
brought
to
the
attention
of
the
coach
or
the
athletic
director
at
another
time.
• Exhibit
good
sportsmanship
at
all
times.
Spectators,
including
parents,
who,
in
the
judgment
of
the
principle,
athletic
director,
and/or
the
site
administrator,
behave
in
ways
that
are
inappropriate
and
in
violation
of
the
Pleasantville
Union
Free
School
District
guidelines
will
be
first
warned
about
the
behavior
and
then
will
be
asked
to
leave
the
competition,
immediately
if
the
behavior
continues.
• Respect
the
judgment
and
strategy
of
the
coach.
• Do
not
criticize
players
or
coaches
for
loss
of
game.
• Do
not
engage
or
make
comments
to
visiting
teams,
coaches,
or
parents.
Our
school
district
supports
relationships
that
are
based
on
trust,
decency
and
fairness.
Pleasantville
athletic
contests
are
held
in
the
spirit
of
healthy
competition
and
good
sportsmanship.
We
expect
cooperation
and
respect
by
all
athletes
and
spectators
at
home
and
away
contests.
Remember
that
you
are
a
representative
of
your
team,
your
coach,
your
parents
and
your
community.

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Concussion Protocol
Protocol
for
Head
Injures
–
Initial
Trauma
(1)
No
Symptoms
or
signs
of
head
trauma/concussion
(a)
Return
to
Play
(RTP)
and
fill
out
tracking/injury
form
(2)
Mild
or
Some
Symptoms
or
signs
(a)
Fill
out
tracking/injury
form
–
No
Immediate
Return
to
Play!
(b)
Perform
a
Status
review
within
24
hours,
if
possible
and
first ImPACT
test.
(i)
No
More
signs
and
Symptoms,
Normal
Score
on
ImPACT.
Refer
to
Certified
Reviewer
for
Consultation.
1. Concussion
Management
Committee
Review
–
Symptoms/signs
or
ImPACT
Review.
(c)
Symptoms/signs
or
Poor
ImPACT
Results/Review
(i)
Consult
School
Physician
&
Concussion
Management
Team.
Review
Academic
&
Sports
Status
1. Next
Status
Review
&
ImPACT
test
are
good
with
no
symptoms/signs.
Return
to
play.
Progress
set
out
should
be
followed
.
(By
Management
Team)
2. Positive
symptoms/signs,
repeat
status
review
and
ImPACT
testing
in
One
Week.
(3)
Definite
Concussion
at
Initial
Trauma
i)
Send
to
Emergency
Room
or
Primary
Care
Physician/Provider.
ii)
Fill
out
tracking/injury
form,
NO
PLAY!
iii)
Perform
First
ImPACT
Test
48
hours/2
days
after
injury.
(a)
Consult
School
Physician
&
Concussion
Management
Team.
Review
Academic
&
Sports
Status
(i)
Next
Status
Review
&
ImPACT
test
are
good
with
no
symptoms/signs.
Return
to
play.
Progress
set
out
should
be
followed.

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(ii)
Positive
symptoms/signs,
repeat
status
review
and
ImPACT
testing
in
one
week.
(iii)
Process
continues
until
positive
result
and/or
no
symptoms/signs.
SIGNS,
SYMPTOMS,
AND
BEHAVIORS
OF
A
POSSIBLE
HEAD
TRAUMA
1. Problems
in
Brain
Function
a. Confused
state
–
Dazed
look,
vacant
stare,
confusion
about
what
happened
or
is
happening.
b. Memory
problems
–
Cannot
remember
assignment
on
play,
opponent,
score
of
game,
or
period
of
the
game.
Cannot
remember
how
or
with
whom
he
or
she
traveled
to
the
game,
what
he
or
she
is
wearing,
what
was
eaten
for
breakfast
etc.
c. Symptoms
reported
by
athlete
–
Headache,
nausea,
or
vomiting,
blurred
or
double
vision,
oversensitivity
to
sound,
light
or
touch,
ringing
in
the
ears,
feeling
foggy
or
groggy.
d. Lack
of
sustained
attention
–
Difficulty
sustaining
focus
adequately
to
complete
a
task
or
a
coherent
thought
or
conversation.
2. Speed
of
Brain
Function:
Slow
response
to
questions,
slow
slurred
speech,
incoherent
speech,
slow
body
movements,
slow
reaction
time.
3. Unusual
Behaviors:
Behaving
in
a
combative,
aggressive
or
very
silly
manner,
or
just
atypical
for
the
individual.
Repeatedly
asking
the
same
question
over
and
over.
Restless
and
irritable
behavior
with
constant
motion
and
attempts
to
return
to
play
or
leave.
Reactions
that
seem
out
of
proportion
and
inappropriate.
Changing
position
frequently
and
having
trouble
resting
or
finding
a
comfortable
position.
These
can
be
manifestations
of
post-­‐head
trauma
difficulties.
4. Problems
with
Balance
and
Coordination:
Dizzy,
slow,
clumsy
movements,
inability
to
walk
a
straight
line
or
balance
on
one
foot
with
eyes
closed.
Doctor
Clearance
Student
athletes
must
bring
to
their
physician
the
required
clearance
documentation.
Once
the
physician
has
completed
and
signed
the
form,
the
student
athlete
or
parent
must
submit
it
to
the
nurse.
Upon
receiving
the
proper
documentation,
the
nurse
will
contact
the
coach
and
the
student
athlete
will
resume
activities
following
the
return
to
play
protocol.

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Recommended
Return
to
Play
Protocol
Baseline:
No
Symptoms
As
the
baseline
step
of
the
Return
to
Play
Progression,
the
athlete
needs
to
have
completed
physical
and
cognitive
rest
and
not
be
experiencing
concussion
symptoms
for
a
minimum
of
24
hours.
Keep
in
mind,
the
younger
the
athlete,
the
more
conservative
the
treatment.
Step
1:
Light
aerobic
activity
• The
Goal:
only
to
increase
an
athlete’s
heart
rate
• The
Time:
5
to
10
minutes
• The
Activities:
Exercise
bike,
walking,
or
light
jogging
***
Absolutely
no
weight
lifting,
jumping
or
hard
running
Step
2:
Moderate
activity
• The
Goal:
Limited
body
and
head
movement
• The
Time:
Reduced
from
typical
routine
• The
Activities:
Moderate
jogging,
brief
running,
moderate
intensity
stationary
biking,
and
moderate-­‐intensity
weightlifting
Step
3:
Heavy,
non-­‐contact
activity
• The
Goal:
More
intense
but
non-­‐contact
• The
Time:
Close
to
typical
routine
• The
Activities:
Running,
high-­‐intensity
stationary
biking,
the
player’s
regular
weightlifting
routine,
and
non-­‐contact
sport-­‐specific
drills.
This
stage
may
add
some
cognitive
component
to
practice
in
addition
to
the
aerobic
and
movement
components
introduced
in
Steps
1
and
2.
Step
4:
Practice
and
full
contact
• The
Goal:
Reintegrate
in
full
contact
practice.
Step
5:
Competition
• The
Goal:
Return
to
competition.
If
the
athlete
remains
without
symptoms,
he
or
she
may
return
to
play.
Special
note:
Athlete
must
remain
asymptomatic
to
progress
to
next
day.
If
symptoms
return,
the
athlete
must
return
to
the
previous
level.
Medical
check
should
occur
before
contact.

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Frequently Asked Question
What
if
my
child
misses
tryouts?
To
be
eligible
to
participate
on
an
athletic
team,
an
athlete
must
attend
all
practices
or
pre-­‐cutting
sessions
established
by
the
head
coach.
Exceptions
are
limited
to:
1. Sickness
2. Emergency
appointments
(doctor,
dentist,
court
appearance)
3. Funeral
4. Special
exams,
tests,
or
overlapping
seasons
5. Unusual
situations
which
will
be
given
consideration
by
coaches
if
they
are
made
aware
of
the
situation
prior
to
the
season
6. Transfers
from
another
district,
meeting
NYSPHSAA
regulations
Will
my
child
be
penalized
for
missing
because
of
vacation?
Yes
if
the
team
meets
your
child
may
miss
playing
time
due
to
a
vacation
absence.
Junior
Varsity
and
Varsity
teams
will
practice
and
play
during
Thanksgiving,
Christmas,
mid-­‐winter,
and
spring
vacations.
Modified
teams
will
not
practice
or
play
during
Christmas,
mid-­‐winter,
and
spring
vacations
and
weekends.
Athletes
are
expected
to
be
in
attendance.
What
is
your
policy
if
my
child
feels
bullied?
Report
immediately
and
refer
to
DASA
section.
Can
my
child
be
driven
home
by
another
parent?
Yes.
See
transportation
wavier.
How
many
practices
does
my
child
need
prior
to
their
first
JV
or
Varsity
contest?
Sport
Number
of
practices
Sport
Number
of
practices
prior
to

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prior
to
first
contest
first
contest
Baseball
8
Soccer
8
Basketball
Softball
6
Cross
Country
10
Swimming/
Diving
10
Field
Hockey
8
Tennis
6
Football
15
Outdoor/
Spring
Track
10
Golf
Training
Winter
Track
10
Ice
Hockey
8
Volleyball
6
Lacrosse
8
Wrestling
13
How
many
practices
does
my
child
need
prior
to
their
first
Modified
contest?
Sport
Number
of
practices
prior
to
first
contest
Sport
Number
of
practices
prior
to
first
contest
Baseball
Soccer
11
Basketball
11
Softball
10
Cross
Country
11
Swimming/
Diving
15
Field
Hockey
11
Tennis
8
Football
17
Outdoor/
Spring
Track
13
Golf
3
Winter
Track
15
Ice
Hockey
15
Volleyball
10
Lacrosse
Boys
15
Wrestling
15
Lacrosse
Girls
13