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Wakefield WarriorsWakefield Warriors2011-2012
Rising 8th/9th grade Athletic & Activities Info
Night
2011-2012 Rising 8th/9th grade
Athletic & Activities Info Night
WELCOMEWELCOMEOverview of Student Activities
What is Offered?What to Expect?
Who is here to help students?
Overview of Student Activities
What is Offered?What to Expect?
Who is here to help students?
Promoting Student Activities
Promoting Student ActivitiesPositive
CommittedTeamworkDiscipline
Leadership
PositiveCommittedTeamworkDiscipline
Leadership
Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us
Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities
RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us
Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic TrainerRebecca_Kigin@apsva.us
Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us
Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities
RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us
Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic TrainerRebecca_Kigin@apsva.us
The Booster ClubThe Booster Club Use revenue from concession sales and
spirit gear to support our student activities!
Members 2011-2012: Paul B. Greenfield, President Debbie Hill, Activities Fair Coordinator Carol Hunter, Treasurer & Listserv
Moderator Tiera Bonnefond, Concessions Manager Barbara Vierow, Concessions Assistant Karen Garrett, Spirit & Apparel Manager Gretchen Carter-Allin, Spirit & Apparel
Use revenue from concession sales and spirit gear to support our student
activities!
Members 2011-2012: Paul B. Greenfield, President Debbie Hill, Activities Fair Coordinator Carol Hunter, Treasurer & Listserv
Moderator Tiera Bonnefond, Concessions Manager Barbara Vierow, Concessions Assistant Karen Garrett, Spirit & Apparel Manager Gretchen Carter-Allin, Spirit & Apparel
Athletic EligibilityAthletic Eligibility APS Assumption of Risk Form Governed by VHSL
Yearly Athletic Physical – dated after May 1st (issue with Kaiser)
Proof of Insurance Parent Permission Satisfy VHSL Eligibility Rules
Cleared by Becky Kigin, WK ATC
APS Assumption of Risk Form Governed by VHSL
Yearly Athletic Physical – dated after May 1st (issue with Kaiser)
Proof of Insurance Parent Permission Satisfy VHSL Eligibility Rules
Cleared by Becky Kigin, WK ATC
Athletic TeamsAthletic Teams
Fall(Aug-Nov)
Winter(Nov-Feb)
Spring(Feb-May)
Cheerleading Basketball Baseball
Cross Country Cheerleading Crew
Dance Gymnastics Lacrosse
Field Hockey Indoor Track Soccer
Football Swim/Dive Softball
Golf Wrestling Tennis
Volleyball Outdoor Track
FALL Tryout DatesFALL Tryout Dates The 2011 Fall Sports Season
begins: Golf practice - August 2, 2011 Monday, August 8, 2011 for – Field Hockey, Volleyball, JV/Varsity
Football, Cheerleading, and Cross Country.
Freshman Football usually begins a week later on August 15, 2011
The 2011 Fall Sports Season begins:
Golf practice - August 2, 2011 Monday, August 8, 2011 for – Field Hockey, Volleyball, JV/Varsity
Football, Cheerleading, and Cross Country.
Freshman Football usually begins a week later on August 15, 2011
Winter & Spring Tryout Dates
Winter & Spring Tryout Dates
Winter Sports – November 7Basketball, Swim, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Cheer, Gymnastics
Spring Sports – February 20Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Crew, Track, Lacrosse, Tennis
Winter Sports – November 7Basketball, Swim, Wrestling, Indoor Track, Cheer, Gymnastics
Spring Sports – February 20Soccer, Baseball, Softball, Crew, Track, Lacrosse, Tennis
Virginia High School League (VHSL) Group AAA (there are 4 AAA regions) Northern Region (4 Districts)
1 Alexandria High School 1 Loudoun County School 3 Arlington High Schools 25 Fairfax High Schools
National District Members: (8 schools)
Yorktown, WL, Wakefield, Stuart,Edison, Mt. Vernon, Hayfield,Falls Church
Virginia High School League (VHSL) Group AAA (there are 4 AAA regions) Northern Region (4 Districts)
1 Alexandria High School 1 Loudoun County School 3 Arlington High Schools 25 Fairfax High Schools
National District Members: (8 schools)
Yorktown, WL, Wakefield, Stuart,Edison, Mt. Vernon, Hayfield,Falls Church
F.A.Q. – Sports & ActivitiesF.A.Q. – Sports & Activities
What Sports Can 8th graders play?Fall – JV Field Hockey, Freshmen Football, JV Cross Country, Freshmen Volleyball
Spring – Novice Crew, JV Lacrosse, JV Baseball, JV Softball
What Sports Can 8th graders play?Fall – JV Field Hockey, Freshmen Football, JV Cross Country, Freshmen Volleyball
Spring – Novice Crew, JV Lacrosse, JV Baseball, JV Softball
What do I need to play a sport?
What do I need to play a sport?
Physical and medical insurance. Students must meet the VHSL and
Wakefield eligibility requirements. Students must also meet the
academic requirements set forth by the VHSL and Wakefield .
School insurance can be purchased by parents if they do not already have medical insurance on their children.
Physical and medical insurance. Students must meet the VHSL and
Wakefield eligibility requirements. Students must also meet the
academic requirements set forth by the VHSL and Wakefield .
School insurance can be purchased by parents if they do not already have medical insurance on their children.
When should students get physicals if they want to play
a sport?
When should students get physicals if they want to play
a sport? A physical is required annually after
May 1st of each school calendar year.
The VHSL requires that each student participating in athletics have a completed physical exam given by a physician, nurse practitioner, doctor of osteopathy, and/or a physician’s assistant.
A physical is required annually after May 1st of each school calendar year.
The VHSL requires that each student participating in athletics have a completed physical exam given by a physician, nurse practitioner, doctor of osteopathy, and/or a physician’s assistant.
Where can I find information on lastminute game cancellations or student events due to inclement weather?
Where can I find information on lastminute game cancellations or student events due to inclement weather?
Activities hotline - 703-228-6744
Join Wakefield Boosters/PTA Email group – Send an email to – Wakefield_booster_pta@yahoogroups.com
Join Wakeathletics on Twitter
Join Wakefield Sports on Facebook
Activities hotline - 703-228-6744
Join Wakefield Boosters/PTA Email group – Send an email to – Wakefield_booster_pta@yahoogroups.com
Join Wakeathletics on Twitter
Join Wakefield Sports on Facebook
Where can parents find athletic schedules and club
information?
Where can parents find athletic schedules and club
information? Athletic schedules are posted on
the Wakefield website per season;
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/wakefield
A list of clubs available for students to join is provided in the Student Agenda book, in the Parent Handbook, and on the web page.
Athletic schedules are posted on the Wakefield website per season;
http://www.arlington.k12.va.us/wakefield
A list of clubs available for students to join is provided in the Student Agenda book, in the Parent Handbook, and on the web page.
How do students join a club?
How do students join a club?
Club sponsors will publicize when they plan to meet on our morning announcements and by posting flyers in the school.
Students should listen for these announcements and attend the club meetings.
Club sponsors will publicize when they plan to meet on our morning announcements and by posting flyers in the school.
Students should listen for these announcements and attend the club meetings.
How can a student start a new club?
How can a student start a new club?
Find two interested faculty members who are interested in sponsoring the club.
Obtain a minimum of 25 signatures of interested students.
Establish a proposal explaining the purpose and merits of the club.
Submit the information to the Student Activities Office for approval.
Find two interested faculty members who are interested in sponsoring the club.
Obtain a minimum of 25 signatures of interested students.
Establish a proposal explaining the purpose and merits of the club.
Submit the information to the Student Activities Office for approval.
Student Clubs/Activities
Student Clubs/Activities
African Club Alternative Energy Car American Red Cross Animation Club
Asian Club Band (Marching) Better Space COHORT
Con-artist Club (Art Club) Dance Club Drama (Theatre) FBLA/COE
FCCLA FCA French Club Freshmen Class
Gay/Straight Alliance HILT Connection Ignite – Girls Group Islamic Youth Group
It’s Academic Junior Class Latinas Leading Tomorrow Latinas En Accion
Literary Magazine Madrigals National Honor Society Newspaper
Orchestra/Symphonette Peer Mediators Senior Class Sophomore Class
Spanish Honor Society Student Government Model UN (United Nations) Video Production Club
VJAS Teen Advisory Board Yearbook Young Democrats Club
*Clubs and activities are subject to change based on student interest and participation. Membership into clubs is opened to all students.
Should one expect to pay an entry fee for athletic events?
Should one expect to pay an entry fee for athletic events?
Ticket prices Regular games -$5 (Regular Home games - $2 APS student rate
except varsity football games)
District Tournament - $6Regional Tournament - $7
School Attendance – ½ day to participate
Ticket prices Regular games -$5 (Regular Home games - $2 APS student rate
except varsity football games)
District Tournament - $6Regional Tournament - $7
School Attendance – ½ day to participate
Are there late buses for athletes?Are there late buses for athletes? Late Buses M-Th 4:45 and 6:45 Transportation will be provided to
most athletic events. After away games, athletes must ride
the bus back to school or ride with parents.
After home games, parents are responsible for picking up their children: there are no buses later than 6:45.
Late Buses M-Th 4:45 and 6:45 Transportation will be provided to
most athletic events. After away games, athletes must ride
the bus back to school or ride with parents.
After home games, parents are responsible for picking up their children: there are no buses later than 6:45.
Can athletes get injured?
Can athletes get injured? While each coach and our athletic
trainer emphasize safety during practices and events, there is a risk of injury associated with sports.
All athletes returning from an injury will be required to have written permission from a doctor.
While each coach and our athletic trainer emphasize safety during practices and events, there is a risk of injury associated with sports.
All athletes returning from an injury will be required to have written permission from a doctor.
ConcussionsConcussions
The state of Virginia has passed a new law on concussions in student-athletes.
Ms. Kigin works closely with doctors, parents, coaches, athletes and administrators to ensure the student-athlete is safe to return to school and sport participation following a head injury.
The state of Virginia has passed a new law on concussions in student-athletes.
Ms. Kigin works closely with doctors, parents, coaches, athletes and administrators to ensure the student-athlete is safe to return to school and sport participation following a head injury.
Do students practice everyday?
Do students practice everyday?
Students are expected to attend all practices.
Practices begin during the time frame of 3:30 – 7:30 pm.
Practice can last 2 hours. Practices are held Mon – Fr., Saturdays
NEVER on Sunday! Summer, holiday and weekend practice
times may vary Parents should pick kids up no later than
30 minutes after practices have ended.
Students are expected to attend all practices.
Practices begin during the time frame of 3:30 – 7:30 pm.
Practice can last 2 hours. Practices are held Mon – Fr., Saturdays
NEVER on Sunday! Summer, holiday and weekend practice
times may vary Parents should pick kids up no later than
30 minutes after practices have ended.
Do parents have to buy uniforms or equipment?Do parents have to buy uniforms or equipment?
Team equipment/uniforms are distributed once athletes have made a team.
All school issued equipment will be collected at the conclusion of each season.
Parents are expected to pay for all equipment, uniforms, and other school issued items if not returned, lost, and or damaged.
Some teams may require athletes to purchase practice gear, team shoes, etc.
Proper athletic shoes must be purchased by parent – please consult with coach.
Team equipment/uniforms are distributed once athletes have made a team.
All school issued equipment will be collected at the conclusion of each season.
Parents are expected to pay for all equipment, uniforms, and other school issued items if not returned, lost, and or damaged.
Some teams may require athletes to purchase practice gear, team shoes, etc.
Proper athletic shoes must be purchased by parent – please consult with coach.
Are there team awards?Are there team awards? Sports Banquets (dessert only) are
held after each season to honor athletes.
Coaches present special awards, varsity letters, certificates and other recognitions at these banquets.
Varsity letter jackets can be purchased through a vendor for those athletes who would like to have them.
Sports Banquets (dessert only) are held after each season to honor athletes.
Coaches present special awards, varsity letters, certificates and other recognitions at these banquets.
Varsity letter jackets can be purchased through a vendor for those athletes who would like to have them.
Questions?Questions?
For specific sports questions, see the coach or athletes at the tables
For General questions, contact Ms. Deskins
For Physicals questions, contact Mr. Strauss
For Medical questions, contact Ms. Kigin
For specific sports questions, see the coach or athletes at the tables
For General questions, contact Ms. Deskins
For Physicals questions, contact Mr. Strauss
For Medical questions, contact Ms. Kigin
Thanks For Coming!!
Thanks For Coming!!
Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us
Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities
RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us
Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic TrainerRebecca_Kigin@apsva.us
Noel Deskins – Director of Student Activities ndeskins@arlington.k12.va.us
Bob Strauss – Asst. Director of Student Activities
RStrauss@arlington.k12.va.us
Becky Kigin – Certified Athletic TrainerRebecca_Kigin@apsva.us
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