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ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
2021-2022
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INTRODUCTION ... 2
PHILOSOPHICAL STATEMENT FOR ATHLETICS ... 2
SPORTSMANSHIP PHILOSOPHY ... 2
ATHLETIC RULES AND REGULATIONS ... 3
SEADRAGON RULES ... 3
2021-2022 SEASONS AND SPORTS ... 5
FALL ... 5
WINTER ... 5
SPRING ... 5
2021-2022 TOURNAMENT DATES ... 5
SUSPENSIONS OF ATHLETES BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION ... 6
PRACTICE SESSIONS ... 6
1. TRYOUTS: ... 6
2. QUITTING A SPORT: ... 6
ATHLETIC PRACTICE ATTENDANCE POLICY ... 6
LEAGUES, CONFERENCES AND FEDERATIONS... 7
ELIGIBILITY POLICY... 7
GENERAL ... 7
ABSENCES ... 7
TARDIES ... 7
AGE ELIGIBILITY... 7
TRANSPORTATION ... 8
EQUIPMENT ... 8
DISMISSAL FOR MISCONDUCT ... 8
ATHLETICAPPEALSPROCESS ... 8
STUDENTTRAVEL ... 9
CURRENT TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION ... 9
MISSED CLASS DUE TO TRAVEL/EARLY DISMISSAL... 9
MULTIPLE ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION ... 9
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS ... 9
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AWARDS ... 10
MEDICAL INSURANCE ... 10
AIR QUALITY INDEX ... 11
APPENDIX ... 12
DAISSTUDENT-ATHLETECONTRACT ... 12
STUDENTEMERGENCYINFORMATIONFORM ... 13
MULTI-ACTIVITY STUDENT FORM ... 14
PARTICIPATION DURING ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTING-RELEASE FORM ... 16
DAISATHLETIC TRANSPORTATION WAIVER ... 17
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INTRODUCTION
This handbook serves as a guide for new and returning athletes and their guardians.
School policies and procedures will be outlined as well as addressing philosophical standards that we hope to achieve through our athletic programs. It is our desire for you to learn the skills needed to be successful on the field but also lifelong skills of
perseverance, responsibility, and dedication.
Athletics and Activities Department Contact Information
Matthew Macinnes - Athletic and Activities Director – [email protected] Grace Holmstrom - Assistant Athletic and Activities Director – [email protected] Estela Liu - Athletics and Activities Professional Assistant – [email protected]
Phone Number: 8757 2000 ext. 7613
PHILOSOPHICAL STATEMENT FOR ATHLETICS
DAIS believes athletic activities are integral to the holistic education experience for students. The athletic program supports the actualization of the school's mission, vision, and student wide learning goals (SWLG's). Athletic activities provide opportunities for students to explore and pursue areas of interest and diverse environments promoting the development of both collaborative and individual knowledge and skills. These
experiences, when pursued appropriately, promote the fulfillment of a healthy and balanced life.
SPORTSMANSHIP PHILOSOPHY
Dalian American international school believes that participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege. Participants conduct, in and out of school, shall not reflect negatively on our school or create a disruptive influence on the discipline, good order, moral or educational environment in the school. Student athletes are to conduct
themselves as positive role models on or off the playing field. The following are core beliefs of Dalian American International Schools athletics:
1. Participation is for those who potentially have the skills, attitudes, and willingness to work hard to improve their respective sports.
2. Success is not measured by the win/loss record.
3. The coaching staff, athletes, administration, parents, and fans should always act in a manner that would enhance the positive image of the school and community.
4. Athletes are encouraged to participate in more than one sport throughout the year.
3 5. Playing time in scheduled contests is earned. Work ethic, ability, academic standing, and behavior are factors that apply.
6. The needs of the team must come before the needs of the individual.
7. Athletic participation is intended to benefit all athletes by teaching fundamentals, strategies, and behavior that will enable our teams and athletes to be successful.
ATHLETIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
• The rules and regulations found in this athletic handbook and Dalian American International Student handbook apply to all athletic competitions.
• Middle school violations will not carry over to the high school based on the severity of the infraction.
• All suspensions are to start with the next regularly scheduled contest following the violation.
• A suspension not fulfilled during a particular season will carry over to the next sport the athlete tries out for. The suspension will continue beginning with the first regularly
scheduled contest in that sport.
• A student is considered an athlete once they try out for a sport. They are an athlete the entire calendar year.
• While serving an athletic suspension, practice attendance is mandatory unless excused by the coach.
SEADRAGON RULES
1. Alcohol, tobacco, and drugs (including misuse of prescription drugs or over the counter drug/ chemical: Any athlete who is found in possession of using, distributing, selling, or enabling others to use such drugs.
a. First offense: One week suspension and 1 game
b. Second offense: Dismissed from athletics program for the current school year.
2. Self-disclosure policy: If an athlete reports his or her violation of training rules to his or her coach or the athletic director within 24 hours of the violation, the athlete will serve a lesser violation. This opportunity applies only to first offense violations. Penalties for second
offense violations remain the same.
4. Student athletes are responsible for information contained in written or electronic
transmissions (e.g., e-mail) and any information posted on a public domain (e.g., internet, online chat rooms, social media, YouTube). Inappropriate or embarrassing information or pictures should not be posted in any public domain. Student-athletes are not precluded from participation in such online social network sites; however, student – athletes should be reminded that they serve as representatives of Dalian American International School.
Any individual that is identified on a social networking site which depicts illegal or
inappropriate behavior will be considered a violation of the athletic training rules and will be subject to athletic discipline and/or suspension.
5. Cleanliness and Appearance: As the appearance of athletes representing a school can bring credit or discredit to the school all athletes are encouraged to maintain
personal cleanliness and to take pride in personal grooming and wearing apparel. School dress code policy is maintained for all athletic events.
4 6. Coaches reserve the right to discipline and/or suspend athletes for inappropriate
actions or behaviors that the coach feels are necessary to maintain proper team order and unity.
7. School Attendance: An athlete must attend school all day in order to practice or participate in a game. An athlete that misses school with illness will not be allowed to dress for practice or a game unless they return to school with a doctor's note. Other unavoidable excuses should be cleared through the principal or athletic director.
8. Athletic training rules are in effect the entire calendar year.
9. There is a statute of limitations of six months on all training rules violations. If school officials discover a training rules violation more than six months after the date of the incident, it will no longer be considered a violation.
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2021-2022 SEASONS AND SPORTS
Fall
Girls Volleyball Boys Volleyball
Cross Country Golf
Table Tennis JV Soccer
Winter
Girls Basketball Boys Basketball
Swimming
Spring
Girls Soccer Boys Soccer Swimming
JV Volleyball
Badminton
2021-2022 TOURNAMENT DATES
Volleyball
ACAMIS: October 28-30 @ British School of Beijing, Sunyi
Cross Country
ACAMIS: November 19-20 @ Leman International School, Chengdu
Table Tennis
ACAMIS: November 26-27 @ Keystone Academy, Beijing
Basketball
ACAMIS: January 20-22 @ home, DAIS!
Swimming 9-12
ACAMIS: March 11-12 @ International School of Beijing
Golf
ACAMIS: March 16-17 @ Pacific Pine
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Swimming 13+
ACAMIS: March 25-26 @ Shanghai United International School
Badminton
ACAMIS: April 15-16 @ Shekou International School
Soccer
ACAMIS: April 21-23 @ Nord Anglia International School, Shanghai Pudong
SUSPENSIONS OF ATHLETES BY SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION
1. If an athlete is suspended, they may not attend practices or games during these days.
The athlete will also be suspended from participation in 1 game per day suspended.
Participation in ACAMIS events will be an administrative decision.
PRACTICE SESSIONS
1. Tryouts: The first official day of tryouts for each sport shall be determined by the coach of that sport and the athletic director. All students are given at least two tryout sessions before cuts may be made.
2. Quitting a Sport:
a. Athlete must communicate this in person with the coach.
b. One-month grace period with no consequence c. Quitting within one month prior to ACAMIS
i. Suspended for two weeks from the athletics program or first game ii. No letter for current sport and not eligible for any departmental awards iii. No guarantee of refunds for athletic events
ATHLETIC PRACTICE ATTENDANCE POLICY
1. All athletes are expected to attend every practice.
2. If an athlete is in school and cannot attend a practice after school, he/she must
communicate with their coach to get excused from practice before the practice begins.
3. If the athlete is not excused by his/her coach or misses practice without informing his coach even though he/she has a good reason for missing practice the athlete will face the following consequences:
a. First and second offenses: Will be given extra conditioning by the coach e.g., run laps, push-ups, etc. There will also be a playing time consequence for the next game. The athlete must meet with the athletic director for clarification of consequences before a second offense.
c. Third offense: Dismissed from the team
7 4. Retakes are excused absences, but only granted when informed to the coach. If a student does not inform the coach before practice, this is considered an unexcused absence.
5. If it is judged that an athlete is purposely violating rules to get kicked off the team, same offenses as quitting will be used.
LEAGUES, CONFERENCES AND FEDERATIONS
Association of China and Mongolia International Schools (ACAMIS)
ELIGIBILITY POLICY
General
1. To be considered eligible an athlete must not have any failing grades or have no more than one D in any classes.
2. The athlete's grades will be checked every Monday starting from the second week of the season.
3. If an athlete becomes ineligible on any of the Monday checks then they will be placed on the ineligible list and the following conditions go into effect:
a. Students may participate in practices but may not participate in any Non- ACAMIS games.
b. The student is required to attend Wednesday study hall from 4:00-5:00.
i. If a student cannot attend a Wednesday study hall, they may make up the day on Thursday, but cannot attend practice until after 5:00 pm.
ii. Failure to attend the study hall without prior notice will result in one formal warning followed by a dismissal from that sport for the season.
4. The student may become eligible as soon as their grades are no longer unsatisfactory 5. Unsatisfactory - 2 D's or 1 F
Absences
Students are not permitted to participate in any athletic function if they are absent from school on the day of the event. If a student is absent for more than 6 days over the course of a season, (s)he will attend the Wednesday study session for the remainder of the
season and will be considered ineligible from local competition until all missing work is completed. The school will track and record all absences, which will then appear on the quarterly report.
Tardies
It is the student's responsibility to arrive promptly to class in order to maximize growth and learning. Students are considered tardy if they arrive after the start of a class. Arriving late to a class is disruptive to the classroom environment. Excessive tardies will result in a progression of consequences including additional absences added, a meeting with the athletic director, parent contact and/or a meeting with parents and a school administrator, suspension/expulsion from DAIS athletics.
Age Eligibility
Please note the different age eligibility criteria for core sports. To be eligible for ACAMIS sports competition, the student-athlete may not have turned 19 years of age on or before September 1 of the current school year. Participation in ACAMIS high school core sports
8 (soccer, basketball, and volleyball) events is limited to high school students and/or those who are 14 and above as of 1st September and below the maximum age limit. Any minimum age requirement exceptions require a majority endorsement of members involved in that division as coordinated by the tournament director.
TRANSPORTATION
The Athletic Department will not accept the responsibility when students are arriving independently from the school to/from games. No coach has the authority to allow the students to drive to/from athletic events, but in special circumstances, the Athletic
Director can authorize students to drive to/from events as long as no school transportation (bussing, van, etc.) is provided. Athletes must ride to the contest and back home on the transportation provided. If parents want to take an athlete home, the coach must give the parent permission to do so. Written permission must be granted ahead of time by the parent or guardian by completing the Athletic Transportation Permission Form which is available in the Athletic Director's Office.
EQUIPMENT
All athletes are responsible for all equipment issued to them. All lost, stolen or damaged items will be paid for by the athlete. All awards will be withheld, and students will not be allowed to try out for another sport until equipment is turned in or paid for.
DISMISSAL FOR MISCONDUCT
If an athlete is dismissed from a team for what the coach feels is a serious violation, he/she must appear before the Athletic Board of Appeals before reinstatement to any athletic team.
ATHLETIC APPEALS PROCESS
1. If an athlete is suspended or dismissed from an athletic team, he/she is entitled to a hearing before the athletic board of appeals if he/she desires. The following
procedure will be followed:
a. Athlete must give written notice to the athletic director within three (3) days of the problem, that he/she desires a hearing before the appeals board.
b. Written notice of the meeting and charges against the athlete shall be supplied to the student and his/her parent or guardian.
c. Parent, guardian, and council may be present at the hearing.
d. The student shall be given an opportunity to give his/her version of the facts and their implications. They should be allowed to offer testimony of other witnesses and other evidence.
e. The student shall be allowed to observe all evidence offered against them and be allowed to question any witnesses.
f. The hearing shall be conducted by the athletic appeals board who shall make its determination solely upon the evidence presented at the hearing.
2. Athletic Appeals Board: Composed of the athletic director, AAAD, principal, and the head varsity coach, and an additional varsity coach.
Duties:
1. Discuss and rule on disciplinary problems as they relate to high school athletics.
2. A majority vote of the appeals board would constitute a decision.
9 3. If a coach is a member of the appeals board he/she will not be allowed to vote if they are directly involved in the problem.
STUDENT TRAVEL
Current Travel Documentation
It is the student's responsibility to provide current up to date travel documentation to the athletics office. If you update your documentation, please inform and provide a copy to our office as soon as possible.
Travel Costs
Student-athletes are responsible for the costs involved in events and tournaments. Those costs include but are not limited to; flights, hotels, registration fees, ground transportation, coach expenses. An estimated expense breakdown will be given before each trip your child is selected to. If you agree to participate, please make all payments by the due dates.
Missed Class Due to Travel/ Early Dismissal
Students that are selected to travel with the team for athletic events are required to inform their teachers and to get assignments sorted before they leave. Students should inform their teachers a week in advance for make-up work if possible.
MULTIPLE ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
• Athletes interested in participating in two sports during the same season shall adhere to the following stipulations: The athlete must complete:
• Approval may be denied or rescinded because of academic concerns at any time during the season. In such cases, the athlete will participate only in the primary sport.
• The head coaches of each sport must mutually agree to the participation of the athlete in two sports. Approval is also required from administration and
parents/guardians.
• Any penalties issued as a result of a violation of the athletic code of conduct will apply to BOTH sports.
• Practice requirements and game/meet expectations for both sports shall be established prior to the start of the sport seasons.
• Once a primary sport is declared, the decision cannot be changed without the completion of a new Declaration Form (all signatures required). If coaches do not agree with the changes, the original form remains in effect.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT TESTS
Students are excused from participation in athletics and activities during their testing schedule. It is the students' responsibility to inform their coach of their testing schedule in advance. If a student would like to continue their participation in athletics and activities during this time, the athlete must complete the participation during an examination release form.
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HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AWARDS
1. Varsity Award: A magnet/sticker may be earned by participating in a varsity sport.
2. Junior Varsity Award: A magnet/sticker may be earned by participating in a junior varsity sport.
3. Earning Awards: An athlete may earn a varsity or JV letter when he/she is on that specific roster for more than 50% of the season. No award will be given to a player who drops from the squad or is dismissed for disciplinary reasons. In case of injury the coach and athletic director should determine the award to be received.
4. Special Awards for: Special recognition for athletic achievement will be presented at the athletics banquet. Selection of the award will be left up to the coach.
a. Varsity Teams: MVP, Most Improved, Sportsmanship
5. The Senior Athlete Award: a. The High School Athletic Council will nominate the outstanding male and female athletes. Coaches will vote for only one male and one female candidate according to the following requirements:
a. (1) must be a senior, (2) High Scholastic Achievement, (3) Leadership, (4) Citizenship, and (5) Number of sports participated in during the high school career.
b. The AD, AAAD and secondary administration will make the final decision.
6. Meghan Michalk Athlete of the Year Award
a. The High School Athletic Council will nominate and select the athlete. (1) Each head coach can vote for three athletes. (2) Voting: 1st choice = 5 points; 2nd choice = 3 points; 3rd choice = 1 point. The athlete with the most points, will win the award.
i. The AD and AAAD will cast the tie-breaking vote.
j. Requirements: (1) All high school athletes are eligible, (2) Show superior athletic ability and performance in one or more sports, (3) Emphasis will be on the total number of sports participated in during the year, and (4) Adherence to the Athletic Code.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
DAIS does not provide medical coverage for students when accidents occur during school related activities.
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AIR QUALITY INDEX
*The school will check AQHI levels at 11:00am each day and monitor AQHI continually whenever it exceeds 150. Athletic practices will be guided by the 2:00pm reading from DAIS.
*Travel for off-campus local activities will be determined by identifying the closest
monitoring station to the activity and applying the standards above.
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APPENDIX
DAIS STUDENT-ATHLETE CONTRACT
Infractions to these rules will result in disciplinary actions assigned by your coach, athletic director, or school administrator.
违反上述规定将导致你受到教练、运动总监和/或学校校长给予的纪律处分。
I, __________________________________________, agree to abide by the rules and guidelines in the athletics handbook.
Student Name Printed 我
By signing the below, you agree to follow the DAIS athletics policies and philosophy, as well as agree to consequences laid out within the handbook.
________________________________________ _________________________________________
(Student Signature) (Parent/Guardian Signature)
THIS CONTRACT COVERS ATHLETES FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR.
Forms are due to your coaches by the end of tryouts. Athletes that have not turned in their contracts by the first official practice will not be allowed to participate.
Attach a copy of the following document(s) 请在协议后面附上以下纸质材料
Huamei- Chinese ID Card 华美学生：身份证复印件 (FRONT and BACK) （正反面）
DAIS (International) – Passport picture page and current visa page 美国学校学生（国际生）：护照含有照片页面的复印件和最新的签证 页面复印件
Copy of your insurance card- If you have personal insurance. (Front and Back) 医疗保险卡复印件：如果你有人身保险（正反面）
Example of correct attached documents
Chinese Id Card Holders International Passport Holders
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STUDENT EMERGENCY INFORMATION FORM
STUDENT
NAME: (Last) (First) (MI) (Date of Birth) (Age) (Sex) (Grade)
Father/Guardian
Name: Mother/Guardian Name:
Address: Address:
(Street) (City/State) Zip (Street) (City/State) (Zip)
Phone :
Phone :
(Home) (Work) (Cell) (Home) (Work) (Cell)
Father’s
Employer: Mother’s Employer:
LIST PERSONS TO BE CONTACTED IN CASE OF EMERGENCY WHEN PARENT/GUARDIAN CANNOT BE REACHED
Contact Name Telephone #’s Relationship Employer
(Home) (Work) (Cell)
(Home) (Work) (Cell)
MEDICAL INFORMATION
INSURANCE CARRIER:
GROUP POLICY
#:
ALLERGIES (drugs, food, environmental):
MEDICAL CONDITIONS (ex.
diabetes):
MEDICATION TAKEN DAILY OR AS NEEDED (name, dosage &
frequency):
DAILY MONITORING REQUIRED (glucose monitoring)
I, _________________________________, do hereby authorize school administration to render first aid for illness or injury to my child named above. In the event of a medical emergency, I authorize school administration to have my child transported to the nearest hospital /emergency care center for emergency medical or surgical treatment and to contact one of the persons listed above. I further authorize the release of the above medical information to all medical personnel providing treatment. I agree to be solely responsible for the payment of all expenses incurred in such an emergency.
Signature of Parent/Guardian Date Signed
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Multi-Activity Student Form
Students who would like to participate in another sport or activity, while their primary school sport/activity is in season, are required to complete this form and go through a mediation process involving coaches and athletic director before participating in multiple
sports/activities.
• A Primary Sport/Activity is defined as the current DAIS Sport/ASA Season (Fall, Winter, Spring).
• A Secondary Sport/Activity is defined as a sport/activity that takes place outside of the DAIS Sport/ASA Season.
For Example, during the Fall DAIS Sports Season, Volleyball would be considered a Primary Sport, and Soccer would be Considered a Secondary Sport (as it is a DAIS Spring Sport).
1. What Primary DAIS Sport/ASA are you participating in?
____________________________________________________________
2. Who is the Head Coach/Leader of your Primary Sport/ASA?
____________________________________________________________
3. What Secondary Sport/ASA are you wanting to participate in? Is this a DAIS sponsored Sport/ASA or an outside DAIS Sport/ASA?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
4. Who is the Head Coach/Leader of the secondary DAIS/Outside Sport/ASA. If this is an outside Sport/ASA, what is your coaches/leaders’ email?
__________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
5. What activities in your Secondary Sport/ASA do you want to participate in? Provide
dates/days of the week if possible. (examples: individual skill training, open gym, strength
training, conditioning training, academic clubs, TOEFL classes).
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All Signatures must be collected and approved by the Athletic Department before the student can participate in Secondary Sport/Activity of interest.
Signatures must be collected in the order below!
Students Name (Printed): ___________________________________
By signing below, I hereby agree to (athlete stated above) participating in multiple activities.
If they are unable to follow the plan agreed upon, the student may lose the privilege of participating in multiple events.
Athletic Director Signature________________________________ Date:_______
Primary Coach Signature_________________________________ Date: _______
Secondary Coach Signature_______________________________ Date: _______
Parent Signature________________________________________ Date: _______
Student Signature_______________________________________ Date: _______
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Participation During Advanced Placement Testing- Release Form 2021-2022
Advanced Placement Tests Students are excused from participation in athletics and activities during their testing schedule. It is the student’s responsibility to inform his/her coach of the testing schedule in advance. If a student would like to continue his/her participation in athletics and activities during this time, the athlete must complete the participation during advanced placement testing release form.
Pre-Requisites for this form:
• Student shall hold a B or better average in the class
• Obtains the approval signature of the instructor or administrator
• Obtains parental approval from parents or legal guardian
Name of Student-Athlete: ____________________________________ Grade: _________
List of AP Courses followed by teaches name.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Example: AP Calculus BS / Mr. Coyer
*If you have multiple advanced placement classes – Obtain all teacher signatures or one administrative signature.
The above-mentioned student-athlete is requesting permission to attend _________________ practice/games during AP exam week(s). This does not release students from attending examinations. The school and/or parents retains the right to not allow the student-athlete to practice at any time regardless of signatures on this form.
Instructor/
Administrator Signature__________________________________ Date______________
Student Signature_______________________________________ Date______________
Parent Signature________________________________________ Date______________
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DAIS Athletic Transportation Waiver 2021-2022
We, the parents of ____________________, give permission for my son/daughter to take alternative (Student’s Name)
transportation other than the means provided by DAIS during the school sponsored event on _____________ date.
We, therefore, release DAIS Athletics and School of all responsibility of the safety and welfare of our child during this alternate transportation period.
• Transportation to event
• Transportation from event
*Name of alternative transportation provider ___________________________
(Didi, Parents Name, Driver’s Name, Etc.)
Parent Signature____________________________ Date_______________
Coach’s Signature__________________________ Date_______________
