| Code of Behavior and Expectations for Student Athletes
Athletes need to be reminded that the focus of the Athletic Program is to promote the self-esteem of each participant, to learn the skills involved in playing the sport well, and to practice these skills through competitions. Good sportsmanship should rule in all situations. Players, coaches or fans that fail to adhere to high standards of sportsmanship will not be allowed to participate. Disrespect toward authority, property, or rules will not be tolerated. Athletes are required to adhere to the following guidelines:
1. An athlete's first priority is academics, with athletic and all other aspects of school life second.
2. An athlete must be dedicated to the sport and team.
a. Do your best to be present and on time for all games and practices.
b. Keep yourself in the finest physical condition by abstaining from alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products.
c. Maintain a strong academic record in order to set a positive example for others. An athlete who can think in a tight competitive situation will do well.
d. Always behave in a manner that reflects well upon yourself, your teammates and your school.
e. Strive at all times to be the best that you can be.
f. Promote team spirit by encouraging fellow athletes.
3. An athlete must make a commitment to practicing his/her sport.
a. Team sports require participation in practices to teach teamwork and to develop team cohesiveness. An athlete must attend all practices and all games unless excused by the coach in advance. Sickness, family emergencies and school/church-sponsored activities are excused absences, and notice to the coach should be made in advance out of consideration. Unexcused absences include club ball, extracurricular activities, and participation in other CSAA sports during the same season. Unexcused absences require notification to coaches in advance
b. Every athlete will be expected to give 100% effort in practices as well as games. Athletes should give their coaches their undivided attention and full cooperation. Unexcused absences and poor practice habits may affect playing time.
4. On any team at any grade level, only those team members will be allowed to suit up for a game if that team member had participated in an adequate number of practices (as determined by the coach) since the previous game. If a child misses school because of illness or disciplinary action, the child may not participate in practices or games that day or night.
5. Any infraction of the rules governing student athletes' participation may result in suspension or expulsion from the team.
Guidelines for Playing Time
(See Expectations of Student Athletes)
1. 4th grade A team and below - a good faith effort will be made to play all participants as equally as possible.
2. 6th & 8th grade A teams – each participant will get significant playing time throughout league play (significant means at least º of contest). In tournament play there will be no guarantee that all participants will get significant playing time, but full participation will be encouraged.
3. 8th grade B team – same as 8th grade A team
4. 8th grade C team and below – a good faith effort will be made to play all participants as equally as possible. In tournament play, all participants may not get equal playing time; however, they will get significant playing time.
5. 6th grade B team is same as 6th grade A team
6. 6th grade C team and below – a good faith effort will be made to play all participants as equally as possible. In tournament play all participants may not get equal playing time however they will get significant playing time.
Coaches
The OLOL Athletic Program is totally dependent on volunteers. All are encouraged to apply to coach or assist in the various sports offered. All coaches must possess strong Christian ethics, along with good teaching and communication skills. The primary goal must be to teach basic skills and positively reinforce the self-image of each team member. Each coach must also promote Christian values through sportsmanship. As role models, coaches will not be allowed to smoke, drink alcohol, or use profane language during practice and games. The use of profanity and negative comments to players, competitors or officials will not be tolerated. Grounds for removal or discipline of a coach include the following: violation of OLOL Athletic Committee policies, guidelines or procedures; conduct not consistent with OLOL Parish values; failure to follow directives of the Sports Coordinator, Athletic Director or Athletic Committee; poor performance of coaching duties.
1. Anyone wishing to coach must submit his/her name to the Athletic Director or Sport Coordinator prior to that sport season. Open coaching positions will be advertised in the Church bulletin. He/ she will be required to fill out a Coach Selection form, which provides background information and experience.
2. Head coaches are recruited by the Sports Coordinator.
3. All coaches will be presented to the Athletic Director and approved prior to the first practice.
4. Coach Evaluation forms will be given to athletes and parents at the end of each season and will be used to assist the Sports Coordinator in the decision to retain or dismiss coaches.
5. A coach will be encouraged to continue coaching with the annual approval of the Athletic Director and the Sport Coordinator. In the event the Sports Coordinator and the Athletic Director disagree on the selection or retention of a specific coach, the Athletic Director’s decision will be final.
6. Coaches shall not show preferential treatment to any member of the team, such as showcasing individual players.
It is the coach's responsibility to conduct orderly practices. Because the players are the coach's responsibility for the entire practice period, players may not leave practice without written permission unless a parent or a person with parental permission picks them up. Coaches under the age of eighteen must have an adult present (preferably a parent of a team member) at all team practices and games. A coach must remain at practices and games until all team members have departed. Any practice held will be for all team members. Before the season begins, the coach will hold a meeting for parents in order to answer any questions. Gifts for coaches are not necessary, but if the team wishes to present a gift to the coach, they should make arrangements on their own time and not at group sports function.
Parents
Signing your child/children up for playing sports at OLOL automatically makes you a member of the Athletic Program. Some important things to remember as a member of OLOL all volunteer Athletic Programs are:
1. Sign players up on time. (See Scope of Sports Program/Calendar Section)
2. Pay participation fees at sign-ups of each sport. Fees are based on the expenses incurred by the Athletic Program.
3. Have players at practice on time (no earlier than 10 minutes before) and picked up on time.
4. Do not leave any player at practice without adult supervision.
5. Donate a minimum of five hours per sport for support duties such as but not limited to field setup/takedown, concessions, uniform distribution or collection, etc.
6. Help the athlete maintain proper care of uniform. If uniform is not properly cared for, lost or not returned when requested, a replacement cost will be charged.
7. Promote Christian values and sportsmanship at all times. Excessive yelling and abusive language are unacceptable. CSAA rules state that unsportsmanlike behavior will not be accepted, and the parent will be removed from the game. At the end of each sport season, parents will have the opportunity to evaluate their child's coach. Those who think the season could have been better and would like to voice their opinions should complete the Coach Evaluation form and/or initiate the grievance procedure. Those who have had an enjoyable season are asked to also complete the Coach Evaluation form.
NOTE: It is the responsibility of each parent to monitor their child's overall time involved in sports activities. Weekly hours of eligibility are outlined by CSAA policy.
Grievance Procedure
If a problem should occur while a child is participating on a team sport at OLOL, the grievance procedure is as follows:
1. Contact the coach and discuss the problem.
2. If the problem still exists, contact the Sports Coordinator.
3. If the problem is not resolved to your satisfaction, you may contact the Athletic Director or member of the Grievance Committee. (At this time, the grievance may be put into writing for future reference.)
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