Parma Senior High

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Parma Senior High Athletics Home of the Redmen
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Athletic Leadership Team Ryan Madison, Athletic
Director Bruce Saban, Asst. A.D. Loren Lange,
Asst. A.D.
Athletic Administrator Phil King PCSD Supervisor
of Athletics Bob Boulton
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• Goals of the Parma High Athletic Department
• Develop a comprehensive K-12 Program
• Develop the student-athlete
• Develop the athlete
• Develop the educator-coach
• Increase participation in our program
• Improve school spirit and atmosphere
• Increase family, community, and alumni
  involvement
• Recognize and encourage athletic excellence
• Improve athletic facilities and equipment
• Generate revenue through aggressive
  fundraising

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What are the requirements that my child must
complete to participate in athletics?
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• Academic Eligibility and the Student-Athlete
• O.H.S.A.A. Requirements
• Must have passed 5 credits the previous
  quarter and must be enrolled in 5 credit courses
  the current quarter
• Be sure to let your counselor know that you
  are an athlete and what seasons you play. See
  A.D. BEFORE dropping any classes.
• Incoming Fall Freshmen must have passed 75 of
  their courses in the final quarter of 8th grade
• 8 Semester rule
• Cannot turn 19 before August 1st

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• Parma School District Requirements
• Freshmen must have a 1.0 g.p.a. in the
  previous quarter
• Sophomores must have a 1.25 g.p.a. in the
  previous quarter
• Juniors and Seniors must have a 1.5 g.p.a. in
  the previous quarter
• Go to www.OHSAA.org for more detailed
  requirements

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• Required Forms and Fees
• Physical Exam (within 1 calendar year)
• O.H.S.A.A. H.I.P.A.A.
• O.H.S.A.A. Acknowledgement of Risk
• O.H.S.A.A. Eligibility
• Parma High Athletic Code
• Insurance/or Insurance Waiver
• Parental Consent and Release of Liability
• Chemical Use Policy
• Emergency Medical Card
• Team Rules
• Fitness Center rules and Waiver form
• All of the above signed forms MUST be on file in
  the A.D.s office BEFORE the athlete is allowed
  to practice.

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• PAY-TO-PARTICIPATE FEE
• Check made payable to Parma City Schools for
  100.00.
• Paying the fee does not guarantee any playing
  time. Playing time is determined at the
  discretion of the coach.
• Fee must be paid by stated due date for each
  season. Once the deadline has passed, the
  athlete is not allowed to participate in any
  scrimmage or game until the fee is paid.
• Girls basketball due no later than 11/9
• All other winter sports due no later than 11/16
• Fee is non-refundable after the date of the first
  game.

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• Parma High Athletic Code of Conduct
• Athletic participation is a privilege, not a
  right.
• Athletic participation may be denied for
  violating the
• Athletic Code of Conduct.
• All school rules apply as stated in
  P.C.S.D.Student-Parent Handbook
• All O.H.S.A.A. Rules apply
• All Team Rules apply
• All O.H.S.A.A., P.C.S.D., and team rules are in
  effect 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during
  athletic season.
• Good citizenship and sportsmanship expected at
  all times.
• Do not engage in criminal activity in or outside
  of school.
• Drug/Alcohol/Tobacco possession or use will
  result in an immediate suspension from a minimum
  of one contest to the possibility of expulsion
  from the team.
• Anti-Hazing Policy
• Please review www.OHSAA.org and PCSD
  Parent/Student Handbook for specific guidelines

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• Important Rules to Remember
• Athletes are expected to attend all practices,
  meetings, and games. The coach should be
  notified of the absence by a parent prior to the
  absence. The coach has the authority to
  determine whether or not the reason for absence
  is considered excused.
• To be eligible to participate in practice or
  games, an athlete must be in school at least 4
  full class periods.
• If suspended, the student is ineligible to
  participate that day.
• Weekend participation is determined by
  attendance on Friday.

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• The athlete is financially responsible for all
  damaged/lost equipment.
• The student is required to travel home on the
  team bus unless advanced approval was granted by
  school authority. Athletes can only travel with
  their own parent/guardian.
• If taken to hospital or doctor for injury, a
  signed written release by a doctor is needed to
  return to action. (Give to trainer)
• Strict No Hazing Policy

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What can you do to make your childs high school
athletic experience successful?
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• Parents are the single most influential people in
  a childs life.
• Encourage your child to set realistic goals for
  themselves and help them work towards achieving
  those goals (Academic, Social, and Athletic)
• Reinforce the concept of the Student-Athlete
  
• Assure that your child abides by the Athletic
  Code of Conduct and team rules
• Assure that your child attends all scheduled
  practices and games

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• Take an active, supportive role- work
  cooperatively with other parents and school
  personnel to assure a wholesome and successful
  athletic program for our school
• Support child and team by attending games
• Be a positive role model to our children
• Promote sportsmanship
• Acknowledge the ultimate authority of the coach
  to determine strategy and player selection
• Keep criticisms and negative opinions to self

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• Help the Athletic Department provide our athletes
  with the best opportunities and experiences
  available by joining
• PSH All-Sports Booster Club
• Individual Sport Booster Clubs
• Next Meeting
• Monday, November 12th
• 730 p.m. in the Renaissance lounge.

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What should we expect from the coach?
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• Expect the coach to have a fundamental
  knowledge of the sport
• Expect the coach to model good sportsmanship
• Expect the coach to consider the individual
  needs of each student-athlete but to make final
  decisions based on the overall good of the team
• Expect the coach to provide opportunities for
  the student-athlete to achieve success in their
  chosen sport in-season and off season
• Expect the coach to provide you with at least
  one form of contact information (phone or email)

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• Expect your childs coach to inform you
• When and where practices and games are held.
• His/her coaching philosophy, I.E. playing
  time,cuts.
• The expectations and requirements that he/she has
  for members of the team. (team rules and
  consequences for violating them)
• If your child is injured in a game or practice.
• Concerns or issues involving your child.

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How do we contact the coach?
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• Parma High School Contact Information
• The Athletic Department Office is located next
  to the Fitness Center.
• Athletic Directors Office Phone [phone]
• E-mail madisonry_at_parmacityschools.org
• Redmen Sports Hotline [phone]
• Scheduling Info www. Highschoolsports.net or
  the Parma Senior High School Website
• Contact coaches via email on our school website
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• www. Parmacityschools.org (click to Parma Sr.)

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• If you have a concern to discuss with a
  coach, what procedure should you follow?
• Follow chain of command.
• Student-Athlete should talk with Coach first
• If the issue/concern is not resolved, then the
  parent should contact the Coach
• If issue/concern is not resolved, then the parent
  should contact the Athletic Director
• Always make an appointment with the coach.
• Do not approach a Coach before, during, or after
  a
• practice or game to discuss issue/concern.

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• Inappropriate topics to discuss with a Coach
• Playing Time
• Team strategy or play calling
• Other student-athletes

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What if my child is injured?
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If an athlete is injured during a practice or
game, they should report it to their coach
immediately. The coach will determine whether the
athlete should be evaluated by our Athletic
Trainer. The trainer will evaluate the injury and
will recommend treatment or further evaluation by
a doctor. The trainer will send home written
notification if she feels that a doctor should
examine your child. She will also call home for
serious injuries. If the trainer feels that a
doctor should examine your child, a signed,
written release by a doctor is required to allow
the athlete to resume activity. If an athlete
sees a doctor for any injurythey must be
medically released by a doctor. A signed release
by a doctor must be given to the trainer before
returning to play. Any rashes or skin changes,
inform trainer immediately. Parents cannot
override the doctor or trainers decisions.
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OTHER INFORMATION
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Northeast Ohio Conference Ticket Prices Varsity
Football Games General Admission 6.00 Student
Pre-Sale4.00 Varsity Games (except football)
or JV/Varsity doubleheaders Adult Admission
6.00 Student Admission 4.00 Single Freshmen
or Junior Varsity games Adults 3.00 Students
2.00 Pre-Sale Ticket book- 6 adult
tickets25
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• THE REDMEN SHOP
• The Spirit Store of Parma Sr. High School
• Short and long sleeved T-shirts, hooded and crew
  sweatshirts, sweatpants, polo shirts, hats
• Located next to the concession stand in gym
  hallway
• Open for all home games in gym and by appointment
• Call or stop into the A.D. office to shop during
  the day.
• Order via email, visit school website and click
  on spirit store link

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• PSH FITNESS CENTER
• Open for use by all PSH students after school.
• Facility used by our sports teams and our
  Physical Education classes.
• All students using facility must do so with adult
  staff member supervision. No student should
  enter the facility without an adult present to
  supervise them.
• All facility users must have a signed waiver form
  on file in AD office and are responsible to
  follow all fitness center rules.
• If the athlete does not know how to perform a
  lift, they should ask the supervisor for
  instruction.

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• THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING YOUR CHILD AND PARMA
  HIGH ATHLETICS!
• INDIVIDUAL SPORT TEAM MEETINGS
• Boys Basketball-Stays in Auditorium
• Girls Basketball-Renaissance Lounge (AD office
  hallway)
• Swimming-Cafeteria (entry side)
• Wrestling-Cafeteria (clock side)
• Cheerleading- Room 100 (AD office hallway)
• Hockey-Room 102 (AD office hallway)