THE OHIO HIGH SCHOOLATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

Grove City High SchoolPreseason Meeting -- Spring 2020

▶ Introductions▶ SWCS Athletic Policy▶ Eligibility: OHSAA and SWCS▶ Sporting Behavior and Expectations▶ Health and Safety▶ Boosters/General Information▶ Paperwork

Agenda

● Introductions○ Bryan O’Shea, Principal○ Kris Sander, AP/AD○ Doug Jones, Athletic Supervisor○ Larry Sutton, Head Athletic Trainer○ Neil Hurford, Ohio Health Athletic Trainer○ April Stump, Athletic Administrative Assistant

● Spring Coaches

Welcome

▶ Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco◦OHSAA and SWCS do not permit the use of any form of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs. Use of these items will result in students being disqualified from contests and violators likely face additional school and legal penalties.◦Athletic Policy is in effect year-round (12 months/365 days).

SWCS Athletic Policy (Trifold)

● Consequences for violation of the policy:○ 1st offense: One calendar year suspension■ Can be reduced to 20% with counseling/educational

course and other conditions○ 2nd offense: One calendar year suspension■ Can be reduced to 50% with counseling/educational

course and other conditions○ 3rd offense: Permanent exclusion from athletics

SWCS Athletic Policy (Trifold)

● Citizenship○ Student athletes shall conduct themselves in a

manner that reflects good citizenship. ■ Social Media -- as a student athlete you

represent the school; you are expected to portray yourself, your team, your school and the district in a positive manner at all times.

SWCS Athletic Policy (Trifold)

Eligibility

▶ To maintain (or gain) eligibility, high school students must have received passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period. This is also true for incoming ninth graders.

▶ For Spring, athlete eligibility will be evaluated on Thursday, March 26 (after Term 3 grades are posted)

▶ Fall athletes are initially evaluated based on Term 4 of their previous school year (Grades 8-11).

OHSAA Scholarship Standards

▶ As a student-athlete, YOU are responsible for your compliance.

▶ Students taking College Credit Plus as well as students that are home educated, non-public, community and STEM school students must also comply with OHSAA scholarship standards.◦ CCP Students may be asked to complete grade sheets to

maintain eligibility.

▶ Semester and yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility.

 OHSAA Scholarship Standards

▶ To attempt to regain OHSAA eligibility, summer school grades, College Credit Plus and other educational options (e.g. work permitted after the conclusion of the grading period) shall not be used to bring a student into compliance with the OHSAA scholarship bylaws, nor can they be used to compensate for the lack of courses taken in the preceding grading period.

▶ If you drop a course or change your schedule, it is critically important that you contact your principal or athletic administrator to see if this affects your eligibility.

OHSAA Scholarship Standards

▶ Student athletes must also maintain a minimum GPA requirement in addition to the 5 one-credit course requirement. Minimum GPA requirements are:◦ 1.6 (9th Grade)◦ 1.8 (10th Grade)◦ 2.0 (11th and 12th Grade)

▶ Students may request a GPA waiver ONE time during grades 9/10 and one time during grades 11/12.

▶ Waiver may not be used for passing five classes.

GPA Requirement (SWCS Standard)

▶ You could lose your amateur status and forfeit your eligibility if you compete for money or other monetary compensation OR capitalize on your athletic fame by receiving money, merchandise or services or by entering into an agreement with a professional team or agent.

OHSAA Amateur Standards

▶ Once eligibility has been established at a member high school, a transfer to a different high school may mean you will lose eligibility for interscholastic athletics for a period of time at your new school. For specifics on the period of ineligibility, visit www.ohsaa.org.

▶ This regulation has several exceptions, most of which require a ruling from the OHSAA Executive Director’s Office.

OHSAA Transfer Standards

▶ If you transferred to this school, you must ensure all required paperwork has been submitted to the OHSAA AND the state office has granted approval for eligibility.

▶ Full eligibility will be granted only if one of the exceptions to the OHSAA transfer regulation has been met.

OHSAA Transfer Standards

➢ If you want to compete in NCAA sports in a Division I school, you need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center to make sure you stay on track to meet initial eligibility standards

➢ Dale Corbett, GCHS Counselor, can assist with NCAA Clearinghouse requirements

NCAA Clearinghouse

▶ Division I and Division II Athletic commitments will be honored on National Letter of Intent (NLI) Signing Dates◦ NLI is an agreement between college and athlete

that they can not be recruited by another college/university

▶ All athletes (including Division III and NAIA Athletes) will be recognized at the Senior Honors Assembly in May

Athletic Recognition -- 2019/2020

Sporting Behavior/Expectations

▶ The OHSAA’s vision for positive sporting behavior is built on expectations. It calls on the school community — administrators, contest officials, coaches, students, parents and fans — to strive for positive sporting behavior in everything they do by teaching the values of ethics, integrity, equity, fairness and respect.

▶ As a student-athlete, spectator or coach, you must always remember to Respect The Game!

Respect the Game

▶ Respect the Game means you are expected to accept the responsibility and privilege of representing your school and community while participating in or watching school sports. You are expected to:

○ Treat opponents, coaches and officials with respect.

○ Ensure that your actions do not incite fans or other participants or attempt to embarrass,ridicule or demean others.

GCHS Expectations

▶ Game Day Attendance◦ Student must be in attendance at least ½ of his/her scheduled

classes on the day of or day preceding an athletic contest.▶ Transportation◦ SWCS policy is that all athletes must ride the bus to and from all

athletic competitions that the district provided a bus for.▶ Athlete Expectations◦ Understand that academic responsibilities come first◦ Make a commitment, on and off the field, to success of the whole

athletic program and school

GCHS Expectations

▶ Addressing Concerns○ Please following these guidelines to address your concerns

with the coaching staff to help insure a timely, efficient response.■ Discuss the concern with your immediate head coach (Freshman, JV or

Varsity).■ Do not attempt to discuss your concern before or after a contest;

instead ask to set a meeting to discuss your concerns.■ Coaches will discuss only your athlete, not other players.■ If you are dissatisfied with the response or the concern continues, set a

meeting with the head Varsity coach.■ If you are unsatisfied with the response, set a meeting with the

Athletic Director.

GCHS Expectations

Health & Safety

▶ Healthy Roster▶ Physical Examination▶ Concussion▶ Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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▶ Physical Examination: Before the season’s first practice (or prior to your first participation should you join the team after the season has started), you must have had a physical examination within the past year AND an examination clearance form must be on file at the school.

▶ Form on OHSAA Website: ◦ https://ohsaa.org/medicine/physicalexamform

Your Health & Safety

▶ It is EXTREMELY important for everyone involved in school sports to recognize the potential dangers associated with concussions and review their responsibilities in protecting student-athletes.

▶ Concussions are NOT just a problem in football . . . concussions can happen in just about any sport!

▶ A concussion is a traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal function of the brain. “Dings” and “bell ringers” are SERIOUS brain injuries and you do NOT have to have loss of consciousness for it to be considered serious. Young athletes are at increased risk for serious problems.

Concussions

▶ In Ohio, any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion . . . such as loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion or balance problems . . . shall be IMMEDIATELY removed from the contest or practice and shall not return to play that same day.

▶ Thereafter, the student shall not return to practice or competition until cleared with WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION from a physician or health care provider approved by the local board in accordance with state law.

Concussions

▶ Athletes and parent/guardians are required to view the Ohio Department of Health’s sudden cardiac arrest video. Visit OHSAA.org to review Lindsey’s Law.

▶ In addition, you and your parents must review and sign the Ohio Department of Health’s “Sudden Cardiac Arrest Information Sheet” prior to participation.

Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Boosters, Conclusion

➢ Boosters○ Concession volunteer opportunities○ Board Member volunteer opportunities■ Electing a new secretary, assistant

treasurer and two trustee positions for 2020-2021

○Next Meeting: April 13, 7:00 p.m. (visit?); Room 204 at GCHS

Booster Information

▶ gchsgreyhounds.com◦ Schedules, Rosters

▶ Twitter: @greyhoundscores

▶ SBC Scholarship App Deadline -- March 6, 3 p.m.

▶ Pay-to-Participate Deadline -- March 20 ($150)◦ Must have signed form in addition to payment

Information

▶ Athletic Policy Brochure◦ Submit separate signed acknowledgment

▶ Concussion Information Sheet◦ Submit signed agreement form

▶ Sudden Cardiac Arrest and Lindsay’s Law◦ Submit signed form – submitting form says you have

viewed or will view the SCA Video

Only one pre-season meeting required per school year.

Documents to Submit Today