This document provides information for students at Saint Thomas Aquinas about getting involved in clubs, activities, and athletics. It outlines the various sports, clubs, and activities offered. It also provides the schedules and requirements for practices and games for each season's sports. Key information about forms, physicals, eligibility and injury treatment is also summarized. Students are directed to the school's athletic webpage for additional details and updates.

1. SAINT THOMAS AQUINASOrientation for Athletics and Activities Jack Leary, Athletic Director Marc Schoff, Assistant Athletic Director

2. You come from the following 36 Schools

3. GETTING INVOLVED Getting involved in school activities early is very important Saint Thomas offers a number of clubs and activities, as well as athletics, for students to select from.

4. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES MUSICBand – Jazz Band – Men’s Chorus – Women’s Chorus – Jazz Choir DRAMA Fall Production – Spring Play – Drama Club – Drama Tech Crew – Drama Stage Crew

5. CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES Amnesty International Model UN Political Club Music Ministry Art club Robotics Dance Team Saints for Life Drama Club Spanish Club Environmental Club Student Ambassadors Granite State Challenge Youth to Youth History Club Math Team Key Club Table Tennis club

6. Sports Offerings FALL Cross-Country (M/W) Field Hockey (3) Football (3) Soccer (3) (M/W) Volleyball (3) (W) Golf (3) (Co-Ed) Winter Basketball (3)(M/W) Ice Hockey (2B) (G) Swimming (M/W) Winter Track (M/W) Wrestling (Co-Ed) (#) number of teams. If no number varsity only. M/W Men’s and Women’s teams Golf has varsity – JV - developmental

7. Sports Offerings Spring Baseball (3) Lacrosse (2) (M/W) Softball (3) Tennis (M/W) Track (M/W) (#) number of teams. If no number, varsity only. M/W Men’s and Women’s teams

8. Teams Freshmen Play Campbell High School Coe-Brown Northwood Con-Val High School Dover High School Exeter High School Hollis-Brookline HSKennett High School KingswoodReg HS Merrimack High School Merrimack Valley High Milford High School Oyster River High School Pelham High School Pembroke Academy Pinkerton Academy Portsmouth High School Salem High School Somersworth HS Souhegan High School Spaulding HS Wells High School Windham High School Winnacunnet HS York High School

9. 2009 Fall Official Practice FOOTBALL Equipment issue in the café on Sunday night August 9, at 6pm. Football camp starts on Monday night August 10, 5:30 – 7, on the field. All sports practices begin on, August 17th

10. 2009/2010 Winter & Spring Start Dates November 16 Swimming and Wrestling November 23 Skiing, Girls and Boys Ice Hockey November 30 Indoor Track, Girls and Boys Basketball All Spring Sports: March 22nd.

11. Practice Schedule Practice takes place every day after school starting between 2:45 and 3pm, depending on sport and level. The length of practice is up to the individual coach. Practices usually run until 4:30 or 5pm. Varsity practices could be later. Practices can be expected Monday trough Friday and some Saturdays. Sunday practices may be scheduled for Varsity only on a limited basis.

12. Athletic Information An Information mailing, including Student/Parent handbook with signature required, will take go out in April/May. Signatures are required for a number of forms and must be in the office before the first practice. Required forms include: Part A-Health History Update, Part B-Comprehensive Physical. Forms are posted on Athletic Webpage. One physical is required every two years. For Fall sports, physicals are preferred after July 1 and before August 17th. If a student has an annual exam then their last exam will do until they receive a new one. There is a handout in your packet with information about low cost exams at REHAB 3. If you have questions our trainor will be at a table in the rear of the gym at the end of this meeting. The completed form, or a copy of an exam within the past two years, with doctor signature, must be in the school office before the first practice on August 17.

13. Forms All must be returned before the first practice. Student/Parent handbook agreement: This document states that the student and parent have read the handbook and agree to abide by it’s contents. Physical Exam: Previously mentioned Transportation form: If a student is either riding with another student, or driving a student, to games or practices.

14. Academic Eligibility First term: freshmen are free of any academic eligibility requirements. Second and following terms: freshmen may not fail more than one class to be eligible. Second year and beyond: sophomores to seniors must not fail more than one class in the last termof the previous year to be eligible for fall and winter sports in the coming year.

15. Academic Eligibility To be eligible for practices and/or games on a daily basis, a student must; Be in school prior to 8:20 am on a regular day and by 9am on a late start day. If dismissed from school for a doctors appointment, you must have a note from the doctor. May not miss a practice or game to play for a non Saint Thomas team. (AAU, ODP, etc.)

16. Saint Thomas Travel Release Travel Release Forms must be used whenever an athlete is not riding the team bus. When parents transport athletes home they must sign a form for the coach before leaving the event. Athletes cannot drive to/from an event; parents must driveunless approval in advance from the Athletic Director. Forms must be submitted two days prior to event and signed by Athletic Director. Forms are posted on Athletic Webpage.

17. Athletic Training Program Saint Thomas Trainer: Mrs. Nikki Minnis Provided by REHAB 3 Center for Athletes Training Room is open everyday at 2:00 PM. Injuries must be reported to the coach/trainer when they occur. If an athlete sees a doctor for an injury, a note is needed for return to sport participation with directions including; Restrictions, Therapy, Pre-participation taping if necessary.

18. TREATMENTPATHWAYS INITIAL INJURY ATHLETIC TRAINER EVALUATION (determine injury severity/need for further medical evaluation) PARENT CONTACT CALL 911 TREAT IN HOUSE FAMILY PHYSICIAN (If athlete is seen outside of school, a note stating the injury, treatment protocol, limitations, and a follow-up or “return to play” date MUST be returned to the athletic trainer before the athlete is allowed to participate again.) A.T. REHAB/TREATMENT (Athletic Trainer works under standing orders from Doctor or Orthopedist re: treatment protocol. PHYSICAL THERAPY ATHLETIC TRAINER RETURN TO SPORT (Functional testing and medical clearance dictate return to participation.) (Taped or braced as needed. Possible restrictions still enforced.)

19. Web Page Information Go to: www.stalux.org Click on:“Athletics” Please check out the athletics page, it will have a lot of information

20. Athletic Home page

21. highschoolsports.net Link will be found on the Athletic Webpage. Will include information for schedules for all sports. Schedules available for all sports including those not in the current season To list sports by gender, level, and sport, click on the change link next to “all sports” on the main page.

23. S.T.A. Athletics Athletic Office 603-742-3206 ext. 3265 E-Mail jleary@stalux.org