2023-2024 Athletic Handbook

Thishandbookisbeingpresentedtoyoubecauseyourdaughterwishesto participateininterscholasticathleticsattheAcademyoftheHolyAngels.Youhavealso expressedyourwillingnesstopermithertocompete.Yourfamily’sinterestinthisphase ofourschoolprogramisgratifying.Webelievethatparticipationinsportsprovidesa wealthofopportunitiesandexperiencesthatassiststudentsinpersonalgrowthand development.

TheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsencouragesthedevelopmentofyoungwomen throughathletics.Wefeelthataproperlycontrolled,well-organizedsportsprogrammeets students’needsforself-expression,mentalalertnessandphysicalgrowth.Itisourhope tomaintainaprogramthatissoundinpurposeandwillfurthereachstudent’seducational maturity

Likewise,webelievethatyouhavecommittedyourselvestocertain responsibilitiesandobligationsasaparentorguardianofanathlete.Wewouldliketo takethisopportunitytoacquaintyouwithspecificpoliciesthatarenecessaryfora well-organizedprogramofathletics.

ItistheroleoftheAthleticDepartmenttomakerulesgoverninginterscholastic competition.Theserulesneedbroadbasedcommunitysupporttobefullyeffective.This isachievedonlythroughcommunicationbetweentheAthleticDepartmentandthe parentsorguardiansofourathletes.Itisourhopetoaccomplishthisobjectivethrough thisathletichandbookforstudents,parentsandcoaches.

The purpose of the Athletic Handbook is to acquaint the student-athlete and parents of the student-athlete with the athletic program of The Academy of the Holy Angels.

The handbook should be used as a guide to aid and orientate the student-athlete and to provide for a successful athletic experience.

PHILOSOPHY

Theprogramofinterscholasticathleticsisjustifiedbythecontributionsitmakesto educationalobjectives.Theprogramofinterscholasticathleticsmustnotexistforthe amusementorentertainmentofthepublic;itmustnotexisttoadvertiseaschoolor community,normustitexistforvestedinterests.Theprogrammustexisttoprovide educationalexperiencesfortheparticipantsaspartoftheschool'stotaleducational curriculum.

TheAthleticProgramatTheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsisanintegralpartofthetotal educationalstructureandmustnotbeconsideredasanendinitself.Theprogramwill provideeachparticipantwithaneducationalexperienceinwhichshecandevelop emotionally,intellectually,physicallyandsocially.Emphasiswillbeplacedonpositive learningexperiencesforeachathlete.Developmentofself-disciplineandemotional maturitywillbegainedthroughrespectforrulesandregulationsandthoseinauthority. Participationintheprogramwillencouragetheathletetouseherabilitytothinkasan individualandtoactasamemberofagroup.Theprogramwillhelpdevelopinthe athletesuchattributesasloyalty,determination,honestyanddedication,whileatthe sametimedevelopphysicalcoordination,muscularstrength,andincreasedathleticskill.

Whilewinningisanimportantgoalinathleticcompetition,ittooisnotanendinitself. “Winningatanycost"isanattitudethatmustbediscouraged,andwillnotbetolerated. Attemptstobeatrules,totakeunfairadvantageofanopponent,ortoshow unsportsmanlikeconducthavenoplaceinathletics.Winningwithoutboastingandlosing withoutbitterness,alongwithadesiretosucceedandexcelasanindividualandasa memberofateam,willbeconsideredmoreimportant.

Itisthebeliefoftheathleticdepartmentthateverystudent,eitherthroughactive participationorspectatorinterest,willbenefitfromtheinterscholasticprogram.

-Olympic

“The most important thing in sports is not to win but to make the effort to be a part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph, but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well.”

Creed

CorePrinciple-VALUESANDSPORTSMANSHIP

Athletic participation must be healthful, positive and safe for everyone involved, conducted in an environment that teaches values and ethics, strengthens the community, promotes competition without conflict and enriches the lives of the athletes.

Attheirbest,schoolsportsprovideanopportunitytoteachgoodsportsmanshipandother values.Aspublicactivitywithclearrules,immediateaccountabilityandarealoutcome, this philosophy createsanenvironmentwhichpromotesandinstillscorevaluessuchas discipline,respect,responsibility,fairness,trustworthinessandgoodcitizenship.Positive competitionandaspiritofexcellencearedefiningvaluespromotedthroughsports.Given theirentrenchedpopularityandcapacityforshapingcharacter,effectivelyimplemented sportsprogramsareapositivesocialforceinourschool’sculture.

CorePrinciple–SPORTSANDLEARNING

Learning and personal growth form the foundation for interscholastic sports.

Theintrinsicqualitiesofsportscreateastronglearningdynamicthatcomplementsthe academicprogram.Ontheplayingfield,student-athleteslearnskills,strategies, relationships,leadershipandresponsibility Theyalsolearntheimportanceofplanning, ofsettinggoals–forone’sselfandfortheteam.Theylearntomakeplansforachieving thosegoals.Youngpeoplewhoplaysportsmakeavoluntary—andoftenpassionate— commitmenttotheiractivity,enhancingtheirlearningopportunities.Sportsprovidea performance-based,real-lifeexperience,notanabstractconcept.Sportsalsoprovide studentswithanopportunitytoshineinadifferentsetting,andtoincreasetheir engagementwithschool.Athleticeventsimprovethelearningpotentialandoffer opportunitiesforthepersonalgrowthoftheindividualathlete.

CorePrinciple–PARENTSANDLEARNING

Parents are actively involved in creating and supporting an environment that fosters positive athletic experiences for student-athletes.

Regardlessofthesizeofthefieldorgym,themagnitudeofthegameorthevolumeof thecheers,itistheattitudedisplayedbytheathletes,theirparentsandtheirstudentpeers thatconstitutetherealarenasinwhichyoungpeopleplay.

Theinvolvementofparentsinschoolsportsenhancestheexperienceforyoungpeople whentheengagementispositiveandwhenitreflectsanunderstandingofthe developmentallevelsoftheathletes.Alsocriticaltoawell-runprogramisrespect exhibitedbyadultsforcoaches,forofficialsandforstudent-athletes.Thesportsprograms thatthrivearecharacterizedbystrongmutualsupportofferedinapositivespiritby parents,coachesandthestudentcommunity.

CorePrinciple–THEQUALITYOFCOACHING

The coach is the key to making the student-athlete experience appropriate, positive and educational.

Themostimportantfactorinasuccessful,educationallysoundathleticprogramisa well-qualifiedcoach.Theautocraticcoachingmodelofthepastwillnolongersuffice. Today’scoachmusthavemultipleskills—inorganization,communication,motivation andespeciallyinteaching.Thecoachmustunderstandtheholisticneedsofyoungpeople andknowhowtobalancetheneedsofindividualstudent-athleteswiththepromotionof continuousimprovement,competitivespiritandthepursuitofexcellence.The21st centurycoachingenvironmentiscomplexandstressful.Coachesassumemorerolesand dealwithmoreissuesthaneverbefore.Youngpeopleareparticipatinginsportsinrecord numbersandtheroleofthecoachhasneverbeenmoreimportant.

CorePrinciple–OPPORTUNITYTOPLAY

Each student who meets the eligibility standards has the opportunity to participate and learn through sports. Thisdoesnotnecessarilytranslateintoplayingtimeingamesat theVarsityLevelorguaranteeapositiononaninterscholasticteam.

Opportunitiesandparticipationinsportshaveexpandedgreatlyduringthepasttwo decades.Morestudentsareparticipatinginmoresports.Thelessonsofsportsmustnotbe deniedtoanystudentwhosegradesandbehaviormerittheprivilegeofparticipation. Athletics—andotherco-curricularactivities—areanimportantcomponentofeducation. Effectiveinterscholasticsportsprogramsprovidestudentswithathleticandpersonal skillswhilebuildingpositivelifetimevalues.

CorePrinciple–HEALTHANDFITNESS

"IfIhadonewishtoguaranteethefuturegoodhealthandwell-beingofourcountry,I wouldhopetoinstillinouryouththevalueofcommitmenttoone’sself,one’sfamilyand one’steam.Thatcommitmenttoahealthymentalandphysicallifestyleisenhancedby participationinathleticsatanylevel.Thelifetimelegacyofsuchearlydecisionsmakes notonlytheindividual,butallthosewhoselivesaretouchedbysports,enjoyhealthier, moreproductivelives."-

RobertMcAfee,MD,RetiredSurgeon;formerPresidentofthe AmericanMedicalAssociation

Participation in sports builds self-confidence while teaching good health and fitness habits to last a lifetime.

Doneappropriately,athleticsprovidetheinstruction,incentive,andsettingfordeveloping andmaintainingsound,activemindsandbodies.Participationinsportscanbuildasense ofpersonalresponsibilityformakinghealthylifestylechoicesandcanhelptocombatthe deterioratingfitnessofAmericanyouth,adeteriorationthat,inadulthood,contributesto increasedlevelsofchronicdiseaseandprematuredeathanddisability.Beingpartofa

teamalsocreatesasenseofbelongingandoffersasupportivenetworkthatcontributesto emotionalwell-beingandpositiveinteractionsinsociety

CorePrinciple–LEADERSHIP,POLICYANDORGANIZATION

High-quality athletic programs are built upon a foundation of strong leadership, clear policy, adequate resources and effective organization.

Athleticprogramqualityandeffectivenessarecontingentuponstrongleadership, adequateresourcesandeffectivepolicyanddecision-makingproceduresthatcombineto createarobustorganizationalstructure.

Leadershipattheschoolandteamlevelsassuresthatthevalues,beliefs,expectationsand goalsoftheathleticprogramaredevelopedandmaintained.Structuresandprocedures areclearlywrittenandeasilyavailable,enablingallplayers,coaches,andparentsto understandhowtheprogramisorganized.

Adequateresourcesmustbeavailableinordertoprovideeverystudentwithan “opportunity”(tryout)toearnaplaceonateam,andeverycoachandathletic administratorwiththetrainingandequipmenttodeliverasafe,healthyand developmentallyappropriateexperienceforeachstudent-athlete.

Policyanddecision-makingstructurescreateexpectationsandprocedurestodirectthe athleticprogram,assuringcompatibilitywiththephilosophyandgoalsoftheschool.To providecontinuousimprovement,periodicevaluationofthesportsprogramandthe adequacyofitssupportmustbeongoing.

ExpectationsforParentsandStudent-Athletes

Werecognizethathealthysportsexperiencestakecommitmentfromstudent-athletesand theirparents WehaveagreeduponthefollowingCorePracticestosupportqualitysports experiencesinourschoolcommunity:

● Student-athletesandparentsexhibitgoodsportsmanshipandshowrespectfor everyoneassociatedwiththeprogram,includingteammates,coaches,support staff,opponentsandofficials.

● Student-athletesandparentsunderstandthevalueofcompetition-without-conflict andhowtohandlesuccesswithgraceandfailurewithdignity.Thespiritof excellencereplacesa"winatallcosts"mentality.

● Student-athletesandparentsrecognizethatopportunitiesforcollegescholarships andprofessionalplayarepossiblebutseverelylimited.

● Student-athletesandparentscommittoupholdingsubstanceabusepolicies endorsedandenforcedbytheschool.

● Student-athletesandparentscommittoafocusonlifetimehealthandfitness, includinghabitsoffitnessandgoodnutrition.

● Student-athletesandparentsappreciatesportsopportunitiesregardlessofthe degreeofsuccess,thelevelofskillortimeonthefield.

● Student-athletesandparentsrespectcoachesandappreciatetheimportanceof contributingtotheteamanditssuccess,evenwhentheremaybedifferencesof opinion.

● Student-athletesandparentsattendrelevantschoolmeetingstobuildrelationships andsupportwithcoachesandadministrators,andtolearnfirst-handaboutthe expectationsforparticipationininterscholasticathletics.

● Parentsserveasrolemodels,seethe"bigpicture,"supportallprogramsand athletesandhelptheirstudent-athletestodothesame.

● Student-athletesseek,andparentsencourage,participationinmultiplesportsand activities,withacademicsplacedfirstandforemost.Weknowthatschoolsports experiencescancontributegreatlytothevaluesandethicsofeachplayer,andthat positivesportsexperiencesteachimportantlifeskills,encourageteamwork,help shapecharacterandcitizenshipandencourageanactivelifestyle.

● Parentsleavecoachingtocoachesanddonotcriticizethecoaches,thestrategies ortheteamperformance.Theyavoidputtingpressureontheirchildrenabout playingtimeandperformance.

ExpectationsforCoaches

● Werecognizethatschoolsportsexperiencescancontributegreatlytothevalues andethicsofeachplayer Positivesportsexperiencesteachimportantlifeskills, encourageteamwork,helpshapecharacterandcitizenship,encourageanactive lifestyleandoftencontributetosuccessinacademics.

● Wearededicatedtomakinghealthyandpositivesportsprogrammingaccessible toeveryeligiblestudentinourschoolcommunity.Weknowthatcoachesare pivotaltoqualitysportsexperiences.

● Thecoachpromotestheconnectionbetweensportsandacademiclearning,sports andcharacterdevelopment,andsportsandlife-longlearning.

● Thecoachoffersmotivationandpositivecommunicationandassists student-athletestomakegooddecisions.

● Thecoachisarolemodelatalltimes,recognizinghis/herprofoundinfluenceon student-athletes.

● Acoachmaintainstheflexibilityrequiredtoworksuccessfullywithadiverse groupofstudents.Eachcoachsupportsthecomplexneedsofmaturing adolescents,assistingstudent-athletestodevelopphysically,mentally,socially andemotionally.

● Acoachissensitivetothefactthatdifferentapproacheswillbeneededfor differentindividuals,accordingtotheirneedsandbackgrounds,includingtheir age,gender,sizeandculture.

● Acoachmustmasterthefundamentalsofthegameandcontinuetolearn,using professionaldevelopmentandmentorrelationships.Thelearninggoesbeyond

techniquesandstrategiestoincludetheteachingofethicsandsportsmanshipand effectivecommunicationwithparentsandthepublic.

● Coachesrecognizetheneedforbalanceinthelivesofstudent-athletes,abalance thatrespectstheneedsofthefamily.

● Thepromiseofparticipationinsportshelpstoshapeouryoungpeople.Wepledge toprovideexceptionalopportunitiesforourstudentstoexperiencetheverybest ofinterscholasticathleticsinasettingwhere"sportsaredoneright."

● Weareactivelyandpositivelycontributingtowhatourstudent-athletesknowand thecharacterofwhotheyare–helpingtofulfillthevisionof graduating smart students who are good people.

Parent/AthleticDepartmentRelationship

Bothparentingandcoachingareextremelydifficultvocations.Byestablishingan understandingofeachposition,parentsandcoachesarebetterabletoaccepttheactionsof theothersandprovidegreaterbenefittochildren.Parents,whohavedaughtersintheHoly Angelsathleticprogram,mustunderstandtheexpectationsoftheirathletesinthese programs.Thisbeginswithclearcommunicationfromthecoach.

Communicationyoushouldexpectfromyourchild’scoach:

● Expectationsthecoachhasforyourchildaswellasalltheplayersonthe squad

● Locationsandtimesofallpracticesandcontests

● Teamrequirements-schoolandteamrules,specialequipment,off-season expectations

● Proceduretobefollowedshouldyourchildbeinjuredduringparticipation

● Disciplinethatresultsinthedenialofyourchild’sparticipation

Communicationcoachesexpectfromplayers:

● Notificationofanyscheduleconflictswellinadvance.

● Specificconcernsinregardtoacoach’sphilosophyand/orexpectations.

● AsyourdaughterbecomesinvolvedintheprogramsatHolyAngels,she willexperiencesomeofthemostrewardingmomentsofherlife.Itis importanttounderstandthattherealsomaybetimeswhenthingsdonotgo thewayyouoryourchildwishes.Atthesetimes,discussionwiththecoach isencouraged.

Appropriateconcernstodiscusswithcoaches:

● Thetreatmentofyourchild,mentallyandphysically.

● Waystohelpyourchildimprove.

● Concernsaboutyourchild’sbehavior.

Issuesnotappropriatetodiscusswithcoaches:Itisverydifficulttoacceptyour child’snotplayingasmuchasyoumayhope.Coachesareprofessionals.They makejudgmentdecisionsbasedonwhattheybelievetobebestforallstudents

involved.Asyouhaveseenfromthelistabove,certainthingscanandshouldbe discussedwithyourchild’scoach.Otherthings,suchasthosefollowingmustbe lefttothediscretionofthecoach.

● Playingtime

● Teamstrategy

● Playcalling

● Otherstudent-athletes

● Therearesituationsthatmayrequireaconferencebetweenthecoachand theparent.Itisimportantthatbothpartiesinvolvedhaveaclear understandingoftheother’sposition.Whentheseconferencesare necessaryanappropriateprocedureshouldtakeplace. Pleasedonot attempttoconfrontacoachbeforeorafteracontestorpractice.Thesecan beemotionaltimesforboththeparentandthecoach.Meetingsofthis naturedonotpromoteresolution.

Complaintprocedure

● Student-athleteandcoachshoulddiscusstheconcern

● Parentshouldcalltosetupanappointmentwithcoach

● Parent,student-athleteandcoachmeet

● Parent,student-athlete,coachandAthleticDirectormeet

● Parent,student-athlete,coach,AthleticDirectorandDeanofStudentsmeet

InformationalMeetings

TherewillbeateamparentmeetingwiththecoachingstaffandtheAthleticDirectorat thebeginningofeachseason.Eachcoachwillinformtheirteamofthedateandtimeof themeeting.

CodeofConduct

1.Student-athletesthatrepresentTheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsonanathleticteam areexpectedtoconductthemselvesinsuchamannerastoreflectcreditonschool.

2.Allparticipantsintheathleticprogrammustunderstandthattheyarestudents’firstand athletessecond.Participationinathleticsisaprivilegetoastudent,notarightguaranteed tothem.Studentshaverightsregardingathletics.Theyhavetherighttoparticipateata levelcommensuratewiththeirmaturityandability.Theyhavearighttoqualifiedand adultleadership.Theyhavearighttoshareintheleadershipanddecision-makingoftheir sportsparticipation.Theyhavearighttoparticipateinasafeandhealthyenvironment. Theyhavearighttoproperpreparationforparticipationinsports.Theyhavearighttoan equalopportunitytostriveforsuccess.Theyhavearighttobetreatedwithdignityanda righttohavefuninsports.Participation,however,stillremainsaprivilege.

3.Beingamemberofanathleticteamdoesnotentitleanystudenttoanyspecial privilegeinschool.Rather,itmaybeaburdeninthefaceofpeerpressurewhenaskedto beinvolvedinsomeactionthatmightviolateschoolrules.TheathletesatTheAcademy oftheHolyAngelsareexpectedtobeexamplesofgoodcitizenshipandcooperation, involvedinactionsthatwillreflectpositivelyuponthemselvesasindividualsandupon allourathletesingeneral.

GoalsandObjectives

ItisthedesireoftheAthleticDepartmenttoachievethefollowinggoalsandobjectives:

● Todevelopthestudent-athletephysically,socially,mentallyandemotionally.

● Todevelopineachstudent-athletetheconceptsofloyalty,cooperation,fairplay, dedication,determinationandself-disciplinethroughindividualandteam participation.

● Todevelopapositivesenseofself-respectandself-confidenceineachindividual.

● Todeveloppositiveattitudesthatwillenablestudentstofunctionasresponsible citizens.

● Todevelopineachstudent-athletehealthyandconstructiveattitudestowards winningandlosing.

● Todevelopineachstudent-athletethedesiretodevelophisorhertalentstothebest ofhisorherability;tostrivetobethebestthattheycanbe.

● Todevelopahighdegreeofsportsmanshipandrespectforfellowathletes,coaches andofficials.

● Todevelopineachstudent-athletepositivehabitsofgoodhealth,personalhygiene andsafety.

● Todevelopineachstudent-athleteasenseofprideinoneself,theteam,theschool andthecommunity

INFORMATION,POLICIESANDPROCEDURES

TheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsisamemberoftheNewJerseyInterscholasticAthletic Association(NJSIAA)andtheBIGNORTHConferenceandthereforeadherestothe rulesandregulationsofthesegoverningbodies.Theathleticprogramisunderthe supervisionoftheAthleticDirector.

SportsOffered

Fall

Winter

Spring

Spring

Thevariouslevelsofourprogramshavedifferingfunctions

JuniorVarsity: Byleaguepolicy,seniorsarenotpermittedtocompeteonthejunior varsitylevel. Students capable of making the JV will all be given the opportunity to play in every contest.

Varsity:Thisistheprogramdesignedtocompeteagainstthebestteamsfromother schools. Itispossibleforstudentsfromgrades9through12tocompeteatthislevel. The varsityprogramshouldbetheschool'sshowcase,anditshouldalwaysrepresentthebest wecanputforwardatanygiventime.Theexcellenceweseekfromcoachesandathletes inourathleticprogramsarenolessthantheexcellenceweseekfromstudentsand teachersintheclassroom.

TeamSelection

1. Ineachprogram,acoachand/orcoacheswhoarequalifiedindividualsare responsibleforteamselections.Theheadcoachestablishescriteriaforselection possiblywithinputfromtheentirecoachingstaff.Thismaybeahighlysubjective process.

2. Insomesituations,wearenotabletoplaceeverystudentonateamwhowishesto participate. Whilethisisnotourdesire,itisreality. Thehardestthingourcoaches havetodoistotellyoungpeopletheywillnotbeonateam.

a. Pleasebesurewhenyourchildtriesoutforateam,bothyouandyour childunderstandsthereisaveryrealpossibilitytheymaynotbeselected. Ifselected,bothyouandyourchildshouldbepreparedtoaccept placementatanyteamlevel,i.e.,Freshman,JuniorVarsityorVarsity Itis disturbingtohavestudentstryoutforateamandthenquitbecausethey werenotplacedwheretheythinktheyshouldbe. Bydoingthis,theyhave takenawaysomeoneelse’sopportunitytobeonateam.

b. Normally,coacheshaveaveryshortamountoftimetomaketeam selections. Theytrytodotheverybesttheycaninkeepingthemost talentedathletes,fillingpositionsforplayandappropriatelyplacingthem ontheproperteam. Theyareunderagooddealofpressuretoassemble themostcompetitiveteampossible. Anyoneofusmightselectdifferent athletesfortheteam.Webelieveitisthecoaches’responsibilityandright toselecttheteamwithwhomtheywillworkfortheentireseason.

3. Inordertomakeavarsityteamasasenior,aplayermustbeoutstandingandalso playapositiontheteamneeds. Underclassstudent-athletespossessingthese qualitieshavethesameopportunitytomakeateamasdoesasenior. Ourteam structure(JuniorVarsity,andVarsity)dictatestherewillalwaysbemoreunderclass playersthanupperclassinthetotalprogram. Atselectiontime,itwillbethe coaches’decisionastowhatteamthestudent-athleteisplaced.

4. Amaingoalofourcompetitiveathleticprogramistoputthemosttalented memberoftheteamincompetitiontowinthecontest. Startingpositionsand playingtimearenotguaranteedtoseniorsmakingtheteamoranyoneelseforthat matter Eachmemberofateamisveryvaluabletotheteam’soverallprogress. Somestudent-athletesmayplayagreatdealoftimeinacontest,whileothersmay notseeanyplayingtimeorwhataparentwouldconsider“significant”playing time. Eachstudent-athleteshouldhavepersonalimprovementasoneofhisorher goals.

ELIGIBILITY

Academic:AnyathletewhoreceivesaProgressReportindicatingsheisfailingasubject willbeputonprobation. Duringthistimesheisencouragedtoseekacademichelp. She willremainonprobationuntilhergradesimprovetoapassingaverageinthatcourse. Duringthatprobationtheathletewillnotbeallowedtoattendanypracticesorgames untilreinstated. AnyathletewhoreceivesanFonaReportCardwillbesuspendedfor theremainderoftheseason

TheNJSIAAalsohasaneligibilityrequirementtoparticipate.Itstatesthatstudentsmust passthreesubjectspersemester. Thisisinterpretedas13.75creditspersemesterorat least27.5creditsperyear Allincomingfreshmenhavenocreditrequirementsforthe firstsemesterand,therefore,canparticipate.Nostudentshallbeeligibleforhighschool athleticsaftertheexpirationofeightconsecutivesemestersfollowinghis/herentrance intothe9thgrade.Astudentbecomesineligibleforhighschoolathleticswhentheclass inwhichhe/shewasoriginallyenrolledhasgraduated.

Age:Anathletebecomesineligibleforhighschoolathleticsifhe/sheattainstheageof nineteenpriortoSeptember1.However,anyathleteattainingagenineteenonorafter September1shallbeeligiblefortheensuingschoolyear.Abirthcertificate,issuedatthe timeofbirth,isthenormalproofofage;intheabsenceofthis,otherproofsmaybeused. Therecordsusedwillbebaptismalrecordsortheearliestschoolrecords.

TransferRule:

TheNJSIAAhasamendedtheTransferRuleeffectiveJune1,2023.Thenewrulewould allowonefreetransferundercertaincircumstances.Existingrulesaddressingbonafide changeofresidence,thethirty-dayperiodofineligibility,andtransfersforathletic advantagehavebeendeleted.

Transfers

(1)Purpose.TheNJSIAA’smissionistoadministereducation-basedinterscholastic athletics,whichsupportacademicachievement,goodcitizenship,andfairandequitable opportunities.Transfersforathleticreasonsunderminethestabilityofsportsprograms, elevateathleticsoveracademics,leadtodisparitiesincompetitiveness,anderodethe levelplayingfieldthattheNJSIAAseekstofoster Multipletransferswithinahigh schoolcareerdisruptastudent’seducation.Transfersafterasportsseasonhasstartednot onlydisruptstheteam,butalsothecompetitivebalanceamongschools.Thisruleis designedtodiscouragetransfersforathleticreasons,multipletransfers,andtransfersafter asportsseasonhasbegun,byimposingshortbutpredictableperiodsofineligibilityfor thosetransferswhileprovidingonepenalty-freetransferundercertainconditions.

Becausetheperiodsofineligibilitysetforthinthisruleareamongtheshortestinthe nation,andthepurposeoftheruleisdesignedtodeterinappropriatetransfers,thereshall benowaiversofthisrule.

(2)Definitions.Transfer:A“transfer”occurswhenastudentwhohaspreviouslyenrolled inasecondaryschoolleavesthatschoolandenrollsinanewone.Thedateoftransfer shallbetheearlierofthefirstdayofclassorthefirstdayofsportsparticipationatthe newschool.

SeniorTransfer:A“SeniorTransfer”isastudent-athletewhosefirsttransferoccurs duringoraftertheirthirdseasonofeligibilityinaparticularsportinwhichthey participatedinduringthe12monthsprecedingthetransfer.

StartofPracticeDate:“TheStartofPracticeDate”isthefirstdayofpracticeforeach sportassetforthannuallyintheProgramRegulations.

CompetitionStartDate:The“CompetitionStartDate”isthefirstdayofcompetitionfor eachsportassetforthannuallyintheProgramRegulations.

HIBTransfer:UndertheAnti-BullyingBillofRightsAct,astatelawthatpublicschools arerequiredtofollowandnon-publicschoolsareencouragedtofollow,harassment, intimidationandbullying(HIB)aremattersthatareinvestigatedandaddressedbythe school.TheNJSIAAdoesnotholdhearingstodeterminewhetherastudentwasbullied.

A“HIBtransfer”willexistwhenaschool,afterinvestigatingaHIBcomplaint, determinesthattheproperactiontoremediatethecomplaintisanalternativeplacement oraschooltransfer.

MaximumNumberofContests:The“MaximumNumberofContests”foreachsportare assetforthintheProgramRegulations..Forsportswithoutamaximumnumberof contestslistedintheProgramRegulations,theperiodofineligibilityshallbethenumber ofdaysspecifiedineachsectionbelow.

(3)Astudent’sfirsttransfer.Studentsareentitledtoonepenalty-freetransferduringthe firstsixsemestersaftertheirinitialhighschoolenrollment,providedthatthetransfer occursonorbeforetheStartofPracticeDateofthesportsseasoninwhichthetransfer occurs.

(4)TransfersoccurringaftertheStartofPractice.StudentswhotransferaftertheStartof PracticeDatewillbesubjecttoa30-dayperiodofineligibility(or½theMaximum NumberofContestsinthatsport,whicheverisless).

(5)TransfersoccurringaftertheCompetitionStartDate.Inadditiontotheperiodof ineligibilitysetforthinSection4above,anystudentwhotransfersaftertheCompetition StartDatewillnotbeeligibleforNJSIAApostseasoncompetitioninthatsport.

(6)Astudent’ssecondorsubsequenttransfer Studentswhotransferasecondor subsequenttimewillbesubjecttoa30-dayperiodofineligibility(or½theMaximum NumberofContests,whicheverisless)forallNJSIAAsanctionedsportsinwhichthe studentparticipatedduringthe12monthsprecedingthetransfer.

(7)Seniortransfers.Seniortransfers,asdefinedabove,aresubjecttoa22-dayperiodof ineligibility(or1/3theMaximumNumberofContests,whicheverisless)ineachsportin

whichtheyparticipatedduringoraftertheirthirdseasonofeligibility,duringthe12 monthsprecedingthetransfer.

(8)Generalapplication.a.ThisTransferRuleappliestoallathletesatalllevelsof participation(notjustvarsityathletes)andisapplicabletoallNJSIAA-sanctionedsports inwhichthestudentparticipatedduringthe12monthsprecedingthetransfer. Transferringstudentsmayparticipateinanewsportwithoutpenalty.b.Theperiodof ineligibilitywillbeginontheCompetitionStartDateofeachsport.Forstudentswho transferaftertheCompetitionStartDate,theperiodofineligibilitywillbeginonthedate ofenrollment.c.WhencalculatingtheperiodofineligibilityusingtheMaximumNumber ofContests,NJSIAAwillrounddowntothenearestwholenumberifthenumberof contestsisnotdividedevenly.Forexample,iftheMaximumNumberofContestswere 14,thenthecalculationforaSeniorTransfer(14dividedby3)wouldbe5.67and roundeddowntoa5contestsit.

(9)Exceptions.Immediateeligibility,withoutpenalty,willbegrantedfortransfers resultingfromDCP&Pplacement,courtplacement,HIBtransfers,andmilitarytransfers.

(10)Enforcement.TheNJSIAAmonitorstransferswiththecooperationofthemember schools.Tothatend,theNJSIAAmaintainsanonlineTransferPortal.Foreach transferringstudent,thesendingschoolandthereceivingschoolmustentertherequired informationintotheTransferPortal.

Physicals:Nostudentwillbepermittedtoparticipatewithoutanup-to-datephysical evaluationbyaphysician. Physicalsmustbeconductedyearlytoensurestudent wellnessandsafetywhileparticipatinginathleticsatTheAcademyoftheHolyAngels. ItismandatorythattheathletehaveherphysicalafterJune1st . Physicalevaluation paperworkmustbepresentedtotheschoolnursepriortothebeginningofeachseasonin whichtheathleteintendstoparticipatein. Anupdatedclearanceformmustalsobe presented priortothestartofeachandeveryseason.

Parentalconsent:Allstudentathletesandparentsmustsignarequiredcontractthat establishesguidelinesforexpectedbehaviorandthepromotionofgoodsportsmanshipat alltimes,areleaseformandasteroidtestingformthatismandatedbytheNJSIAA. A copyoftheseformscanbefoundinthebackofthishandbook.

AttendancePolicyforAthletics

School:Nostudentwillbepermittedtoparticipateinanyextracurricularactivityunless sheisinschoolby8:30am. Nostudentwillbepermittedtoparticipateinany extracurricularactivityifnotpresentfortheentiredayfrom8:30amuntiltheendof school.

Conflictswithotherschoolfunctions:Activitiesrequirestudents’fullcommitmentand participation. Enrollinginactivitieswithoverlappingcommitmentscompromisesthe integrityofbothprograms. Studentswhoaretalentedinboththeartsandathleticsface

particularchallenges. Studentsmustbeabletoworkoutaschedulethatmaintainsthe integrityofeachprogram,andisacceptabletothemoderatorsinvolved. Intheeventitis notpossibletocompromiseschedules,studentswillbeaskedtochoosebetweenthetwo activities. Thereismandatoryattendanceatanypractice,game,meet,ormatchbefore anypromordance. Onthedaybeforeorafteranypromordance,theathletemustattend thegame,meet,ormatchorshewillberemovedfromtheteam. Theonlyexcusesthat willbeacceptedarereligiousobligations,officialcollegevisits,ordeathinthefamily Ifanathleteparticipatesinanotherschoolactivityorevent,andmissesthestartofthe game,meet,ormatch,thatathletemaynotparticipateinanypartofthealreadystarted athleticcontest.

Guidelinesforpractices/games:teamexpectationsmayvary,howeverthefollowing AthleticDepartmentexpectationsandguidelineswillexistforallathleticteams:

1. Student-athletesareexpectedtobeatallpracticesessions, scrimmages,team meetingsandscheduledcontests,throughouttheseason.

2. Student-athletesareexpectedtobeontime.

3. Injuredstudent-athletesareexpectedtoattendallpractices,teammeetingsand athleticeventsunlessphysicallyunableorsufferingfromaconcussion..

4. Student-athleteswillNOTbeexcusedforfamilyvacationsduring theseason.Itisthestudent-athletes’responsibilityandcommitment totheteamtobeatallpracticesessionsandgames.Failuretocomply willresultindismissalfromtheteam.

5. Theuseofalcohol,tobacco,anddrugsarenotpermitted.

6. Student-athletesareexpectedtomaintainhighidealsofcitizenship andsportsmanship.Improperconductandanyviolationoffederal, state,localorschoollawsmayresultinsuspensionfromtheteam.

7. Thefollowingareconsideredexcusedabsencesfrompracticeorgames. Anyothertypeof absenceisconsideredunexcused:MedicalEmergencies,FamilyEmergencies,Academic Reasons(afterallotheravenuesof extra-help,etc.havebeenexhausted)

8. AbsencesorlatenesstoPRACTICEwillbeexcusedorunexcusedby theHeadCoach.PenaltieswillbemadeatthediscretionoftheCoach. Athletesshouldnotethatunexcusedabsencesorlatenessmightresult indecreasedplayingtime.Continuedunexcusedlatenessmayresultin adismissalfromtheteam.

9. Allstudent-athletesareencouragedtoattendacademicextrahelp ifneeded.Ifastudent-athleteattendsacademichelpandwill belatetopractice,thestudent-athleteshouldbringanotefromthe teacher

SuspensionorDismissalfromanAthleticteam

SuspensionordismissalfromanathleticteamisatthediscretionoftheHeadCoach. Violationsforsuspensionordismissalfromanathleticteamshallinclude,butnothe

limitedto,insubordination,profanity,fighting,unsportsmanlikeconduct,unexcused absencefrompractice,unsatisfactoryattitudeorfailuretofollowanyadditionalrulesand regulationsthattheHeadCoachdeemsnecessarytomaintaindisciplineandtofacilitate theefficientexecutionofdailyprocedures.

Ifanathleteissuspendedordismissedfromateam,theHeadCoachwillnotifythe AthleticDirector. TheHeadCoachandtheAthleticDirectorwillcounseltheathleteand theathlete’sparentswillbeinformedofthesuspensionordismissal.

Disqualifications

NJSIAARules: Anathletewhodisplaysunsportsmanlikeflagrantmisconduct,physicalor verbal,willbedisqualifiedbytheNJSIAAfromthenexttworegularlyscheduled games/meets.Disqualificationisajudgmentcallbytheofficial.Thedecisionisfinaland maynotbeappealed.Adisqualifiedplayermaynotbepresentatanycontestinthatsport duringtheperiodofthedisqualification(nottobepresentinthelockerroom,onthebus, onthesidelinesorinthestands/bleachersbefore,duringorafterthegame).Anyplayer disqualifiedasecondtimeduringa365dayperiodfromthefirstdisqualificationwillhave thepenaltydoubled.InadditiontoNJSIAApenaltiestheremaybeadditionaldisciplinary actiontakenbytheadministration.PoorSportsmanshipwillnotbetolerated. Anysecond disqualificationbyanathletewillresultinpermanentremovalfromtheHolyAngels athleticprogram.

CareandCollectionofUniforms

Allstudent-athletesareresponsibleforthecareandmaintenanceoftheiruniformsfrom thetimetheyareissueduntilthetimethattheyarecollected. Checkwithyourcoach regardingthepropercareandmaintenanceofyouruniformswhentheyareissued.The followingguidelinesshouldbeusedwhencaringforyouruniforms:

1. Whenuniformsareissued,checkforanydamageandnotifythecoach immediatelyifanydamageexists.

2. Athleticuniformsshouldbewornduringpractices,scrimmagesandgamesonly

3. Whenastudent-athleteleavesateam,heorsheshouldinformtheHeadCoach andturninallequipmentimmediately

4. Attheconclusionoftheseason,student-athletesshouldturninallequipmentand uniformstotheHeadCoachimmediatelyafterthelastathleticcontestoronan announceddatebytheHeadCoach.

5. IfuniformsarenotreturnedontimetotheHeadCoachatthe conclusionof theseason,detentionswillbeissued.Ifuniformsarelost,thestudentwillbe responsibleforthecostoftheuniform.

6. Gameuniformsandwarm-upsmustbeworntoandfromgames. Theymustbe wornproperlyatalltimes.Whentheteamexitsthebus,allplayersmustbe properlyattired. Noplayerwillremoveheruniformuntilsheleavesthevicinity ofthecourt,gym,field,track,etc.

7. Teamwarm-upsandteamsweatswillbeavailabletoorderatthestartofevery season.Inmostcases,coachesmaketheseclothingitemsmandatory The

warm-upsmaybeusedforeverysport,sothereisnoneedtobuymultipleitems foreverysport.

8. TeamT-ShirtsmaybeorderedwiththeapprovaloftheAthleticDirector.

Travel

Transportation to and from most away contests is provided. Students must ride the bus provided forallawaycontestsunlesspriorauthorizationhasbeenobtained.Acopyofthe HolyAngelsTransportationformcanbelocatedinthebackofthishandbook.

EarlyDismissalforAthleticEvents

Every effort will be made to avoid early dismissal for athletic events so that student-athletes miss as little classroom time as possible. There are certain times however, because of tournaments, or excessive travel time, when it will be necessary to dismiss student-athletes early. When an early dismissal does becomenecessary,itisthe student-athlete’sresponsibilitytomakeupanyandallworkorassignmentsmissed.

InclementWeather

Ifthereisanearlydismissalfromschoolbecauseofweatherconditions,practiceand athleticeventsscheduledforthatdaywillbecancelled. Whenschoolisclosedbecause ofweatherconditions,practiceandgamesareoftencancelled,butmaybeheld. The DirectorofAthleticswillmakethefinaldecisionregardingpracticesandathleticevents onsnowdays.NotificationwillbepostedontheAthleticSectionoftheSchoolWeb-Site. Thisdecisionwillbebasedentirelyonthesafetyandwell-beingofthe student-athlete.

AthleticSchedules

AthleticSchedulesareavailableontheinternet.Youcanlogonto http://www.bignorthconferencenj.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=242(andclickthelink ofAHAontherightside)toseeschedules,rostersandsignupforthenotificationservice. Ifaneventiscancelledinthesportyouchoose,youwillinstantlyreceiveanemailwith thecancellation/postponement.Dailyathleticschedulesandinformationoncancellations mayalsobeobtainedbycallingtheAthleticDirector@201-768-7822ext.222.

Student-AthleteConduct

Student-athletesthatdonotmeetthestandardsofconductof

TheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsshallforfeittheprivilegeofparticipatingintheir practicesorgames.Studentdetentionstakeprecedentoverallotherschoolactivities, includingsports.

SportsOutsidetheRealmoftheHighSchoolAthleticSeason

Ifastudent-athletechoosestoparticipateinasportoutsideofthehighschoolin-season sport(thiscanevenmeanAAUBasketballduringHighSchoolBasketballSeason,etc), orattendoutsideinstructionfromprivatecoaches,andifthereisaschedulingconflict, thestudent-athletemustattendthehighschoolevent(thisincludes,butisnotlimitedto practices,games,oranyotherteam-relatedevent). Notdoingsomayresultindismissal fromtheteamandcouldresultinthewithholdingofaVarsityorJVletter.

ParentsAthleticAssociation

Purpose: ThePAAisavolunteerorganizationofparentsthatsupportsHolyAngels’ athleticprogrambysponsoringfundraisingeventsthatgeneraterevenuewhichitutilizesto enhancetheathleticprogramthroughthepurchaseofvariousequipmentand/orfacility upgrades. ThePAAworkscollaborativelywiththeschool’sadministrationandathletic directortodetermineappropriateneeds.

Fundraiser:

GolfOuting(September25,2023)

Eachfundraisermusthaveacommitteewhichplans,organizesandrunstheevent.The committeeshouldconsistofachairperson(s)andanappropriatenumberofparent volunteersfromallsportsteams.ThechairpersonneednotbeamemberofthePAAboard oftrustees.Howeverthechairperson(s)isresponsibleforreportingtothePAAboardof trusteesastothestatusoftheeventandworkingwithparentteamliaisonstosolicit volunteers.

ParentTeamLiaisons:Asavolunteerorganization,thePAArequiresparental involvement.ItisimperativethatparentstakeanactiveroleinthePAAeventswhich benefitthestudentathletes.Theroleofaliaisonistocreateaformallinkbetweensports parents,coachesandtheathleticdepartment.Eachsportsteammusthaveaminimumof oneparentliaisonappointedbyeithertherespectivecoach,athleticdirectororself appointed.Theliaisonwillorganize/coordinatesportsparentsontheirrespectiveteamto participateinand/orcontributetoeachPAAsponsoredevent.Liaisonsshouldattendthe monthlyPAAmeetinginordertoaddresstheneedsofvariousPAAfundraisingeventsand initiatives.

Scholarships:ThePAAawardsannualscholarshipstoseniorstudentathletesthatmeetthe scholarshipcriteria.Theschooladministrationselectsthescholarshipwinnersfromthe groupofstudentathletesthatsubmitthescholarshipapplicationbythedeadlinedatesetby

theschooladministrationeachyear.ThePAAalsofundsascholarshipfortheAngel Award,asselectedbytheadministration.

Awards

Athletes,whoexcelinaparticularsport,mayreceiveAllLeague,AllCounty,andAllState Honors.Thecoachesofeachrespectivesportwillpresentstatisticsandinformation regardingtheirathletesduringtheselectionprocessoftheLeagueawards.Thecoachesin BergenCountyvoteforAllCountyHonors.AllStateHonorsarechosenbyNJ.com.

NoathletewillbenominatedforAllLeague,AllCounty,orAllStatehonorsifshehas becomeineligibleandhasnotreturnedtoeligiblestatusbytheendoftheseason,orifshe portrayspoorsportsmanship,orexhibitsanegativeattitude.

SeniorAwards

RetiringofaJersey

Thishonorwillbebestowedontheexceptionalathletewhohasachievedanextremelyhigh levelofrecognitionintheirparticularsport.Withoutquestion,theselectioncriteriaforthis honorshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto:All-League,CountyorStatestatus;School, CountyorStaterecordsbrokenorheld;“AthleteoftheWeek”recognition;orother prestigiousawardsgarnered.Thekeywordhereis“exceptional”.

TheAngelAward

ThisisthemostprestigiousawardgiventoanyathleteatHolyAngels. Astudent,whoisa varsityathleteandhasdemonstratedexceptionaldedication,spiritandleadership throughoutherfouryearsofparticipation,willbeselectedbytheadministration.The recipientisawardedascholarship,fundedbythePAA.

NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsLuncheon

TheNJSIAAhasaluncheoninFebruaryhonoringgirlsandwomeninsports.Astudent willbenominatedbytheAthleticDirectorand/orcoacheachyear.

NJSIAAStudent/AthleteAward

Theawardisgiventoaseniorfromeachschoolinthestatethathasplayedavarsitysport andhasthehighestGPAamongstudentathletesintheirgraduatingclass.Thestudentwill behonoredataluncheoninMay

BCWCAScholarship

ThismonetaryscholarshipisgivenbytheBergenCountyWomenCoachesAssociationtoa femaleseniorathlete.ThestudentwillbenominatedbytheAthleticDirector.

TheBCWCAMulti-SportAward

ThisawardisgivenbytheBergenCountyWomenCoachesAssociationtoafemalesenior athlete.ThestudentwillbenominatedbytheAthleticDirector.

SPORTSMEDICINEPOLICIES

1. AllinjuriesmustbereportedtotheHeadCoachandtheAthleticTraineras soonaspossible. ItisthejoboftheAthleticTrainertodeterminetheextentof theinjuryandpropertreatmentoftheinjury. ReportingtheinjurytotheHead CoachandtheAthleticTrainerwillgreatlyimprovecommunicationbetweenboth andallowtheAthleticTrainertobemoresuccessfulinthetreatmentprocess.

2. Followinganevaluationbyaphysician,anotefromthephysicianisrequiredto documenttheinjury. Aphysiciansreleasewillbenecessarytoresume participationinanactivityunderthesecircumstances.

3. TheAthleticTrainerwillnotifythecoachesonadailybasisofthoseathleteswho areinjuredandtheirinjurystatus.

AthleticTrainer:

● Willapplystandardfirstaidandbasiclifesupporttechniquesforthemanagementof athleticinjuries.

● Willperformtreatmentsincludingexercisetherapyandtheuseofavailable modalitiesasindicated,underthedirectionofaphysician.

● Willmakemedicalreferralsforinjuredathletesasindicated.

● Willcommunicateifnecessarywiththeinjuredathlete’sphysician.

● Willcommunicatewiththeschoolnurseregardingathleticinjuries.

● Willimplementpreventativetechniques,i.e.taping,bracing,padding,equipmentas indicated. Informathletesofpropertrainingprotocolstofollow Assistcoacheswith stretching,conditioningandstrengtheningprograms.

● WillbeavailabletotreatathletesafterschoolandduringSaturdayand/orSunday regularandtournamentgames.

● Anyotheradditionalrequestsmustbemadethroughtheathleticdirector.

● Parents/guardianswillbenotifiedwhennecessaryaccordingtotheinjuryand individualsituationtodiscussthewell-beingoftheirstudentathlete. Ifa parent/guardianchoosestodeclinetreatmentfortheirchildfromtheCertified AthleticTrainerorchoosestodeclinetheadvicegivenbytheCertifiedAthletic Trainertofollowtheirownproceduretheymustsignawaivercreatedbythe AcademyoftheHolyAngelsindemnifyingtheCertifiedAthleticTrainerandthe AcademyoftheHolyAngelsfromanyconsequencesarisingfromthatdecision. This isespeciallyimportantifaparent/guardiandeclinestheadvisementoftransportation viaambulanceoftheirchild.

WeightRoom/FitnessCenter

Thefitnesscenteratthehighschoolislocatedabovethegymnexttothelockerroom. Variousteamsutilizetheroomduringtheseason,atthediscretionofthecoaches.Also, duringtheschoolyear,theroomwillbeopentothoseathletesnotinvolvedinasport.No studentispermittedtousetheroomwithoutsupervision.Allparticipantsaregiven programsofinstructionandsafetyprocedurestodevelopthehealthandfitnessofour studentathletes.

NCAAInformation

TheNCAAClearinghouseisanagencyestablishedin1993tocertifyastudent-athlete’s eligibilityforcollegeathleticparticipation. TheClearinghousemustcertifya student-athleteplanningtoparticipateinaDivisionIorDivisionIIcollegeathletic program.Pleaserefertothewww.ncaaclearinghouse.netwebsiteformoredetailed information. FormsandinformationarealsoavailableintheGuidanceOffice. Itisbest forpotentialcollegeathletestoregisterthroughtheClearinghouseduringthejunioryear aftergradeshavebeenpostedontranscriptsbytheGuidanceDepartment.

PolicyonTobacco,DrugsandAlcohol

Theselling,distribution,possessionanduseofdrugs,includingmarijuanaandalcohol, ontheschoolgroundsoratanyschool-sponsoredfunctionareseriousoffenseswhich willresultinexpulsion.

IfanyathleteisfoundinviolationofthepolicysetforthbytheAcademyoftheHoly Angels,thesituationwillbehandledaccordingtothepredeterminedprotocolwhichcan befoundonpages69-71intheAHAStudentHandbook.

NJSIAA’sAnabolicSteroidTestingProtocols2023-2024

I.Organization

1 The New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) Executive Committee has selected Drug Free Sport International (Drug Free Sport), Kansas City, MO, to be the official administrator of the NJSIAA Anabolic Steroid Testing Policy

2. The NJSIAA Executive Committee has selected the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory in Los Angeles, CA, to be the official accredited laboratory of the NJSIAA Anabolic Steroid Testing Policy. The administrator may utilize another laboratory if required, so long as the laboratory is accredited by the World Anti-DopingAgency (WADA).

II.ChampionshipandStudent-AthleteSelection

1.Selectionofspecificchampionshipteamsandeventsforanabolicsteroidtestingwill berecommendedbyDrug FreeSportandapprovedbytheNJSIAA.

2 Selectionofsportsforanabolicsteroidtestingwilloccurpriortothecommencement ofthechampionship seasonsforthosesports

3.Allstudent-athletescompetinginstatechampionshipcompetitionsaresubjectto testing.

4 Student-athletes may be tested before, during, or after any phase of the state championship competition If testing occurs after the competition is held and the selected student-athlete did not advance to the next round in the championship,the selected student-athlete is still required to test If testing occursafterthefinalround of the state championship competition, the selected student-athlete is still required totest,eveniftheyare graduating/havegraduated.

III.ChampionshipandStudent-AthleteNotification

1. Upon notification that their school has been selected for drug testing, schools participating in NJSIAA championship competition will be required to submit an accurate and current roster of the student-athletes on the varsityteamthatqualified for the championship competition totheemailmentionedinthenotificationas soon aspossible.

2 Student-athletesselectedfortestingwillbenotifiedoftheirselectionbytheschool representativeorDrugFree Sport Thestudent-athlete’scoachoranadministrator fromthestudent-athlete’sschoolwillbenotifiedaswell

3 The student-athlete will be instructed to read and sign the NJSIAA Anabolic Steroid TestingStudent-Athlete NotificationForm(notificationform) Thenotificationform will instruct thestudent-athletetoreporttothe collectionstation(locationwherethe drug test will occur) at the appointed time with an official representative of the school(e.g.,administrator,coach,athletictrainer).

4.Thestudent-athletemayselectawitness(e.g.,parentorguardian)toaccompanythem tothecollectionstation. Anywitnessmustremaininthecollectionstationthrough theentirecollectionprocess.

IV.SpecimenCollectionProcedures

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1 TheDopingControlOfficer(DCO)overseesthedrugtest,thedrug-testingcollection crew,andcollectionstation underthedirectionofDrugFreeSport

2.OnlythosepersonsauthorizedbytheDCOorschoolrepresentative/sitecoordinator willbeallowedinthe collectionstation.

3 Uponenteringthecollectionstation,thestudent-athletewillprovidephoto identification,and/ortheschool representativewillidentifythestudent-athlete

4 The DCO and/or the school representative/site coordinator may release a student-athlete from the collection station if they are sick or injured, to return to competition, or to meet academic obligations, and this will only occur after appropriate arrangements to have the student-athlete tested have been made and documented.

5. A member of the drug-testing collection crew will retrieve the student-athlete’s notification form and complete the check-in process by confirming their name, grade, sport/activity, and gender on the iPad. The student-athlete willselectasetof beaker barcodes that will be assigned to them for the testing process. One of the beaker barcodes will be placed on the student-athletes notification form in the designated location. After check-in is completed, the student-athlete will be instructed to wait in a designated area of the collection station before continuing withthespecimencollectionprocess.

6 A member of the drug-testing collection crew servingasamonitorwilldeterminethe student-athlete’s readiness to provide a specimen Monitors must be of the same gender as the student-athlete providing the specimen When ready,themonitorwill instruct the student-athlete to select a sealed beaker from a supply of such Beakers must be adequately secured in the collection station and closely observed by the collectioncrewatalltimes.

7.Themonitorwilltakethenotificationformfromthestudent-athleteandthenescort themtotherestroom,having thestudent-athletekeepthebeakerinthemonitor’s viewatalltimes.

8 Student-athletes may not carry any items other than their beaker into the restroom when providing a specimen The student-athlete must remove all outer clothing (eg, jackets, sweaters, etc) before proceeding to the restroom Any problems or concerns should be brought to the attention of the DCO or schoolrepresentativefor documentation

9. The monitor must secure the restroom being usedforthemonitoredcollectionsothat noonecanenteruntilafter thecollectionhasbeencompleted.Dyeingagentswillbe added to toilet bowls to prevent specimen substitution andanyunsupervisedaccess towaterwillbeeliminatedduringthecollectionprocess.

10 Afterenteringtherestroom,thestudent-athleteisrequiredtoemptyallcontentsfrom their pockets, turning the pockets inside out, and place any contents removed in a container The container will be left in a location where it can be observed by the student-athlete and the monitor The monitor must request that the student-athlete raise their shirt high enough to observe the mid-sectionareatoruleoutanyattempt tomanipulateorsubstitutea specimen

11.Themonitorwillinstructthestudent-athletetorinseanddrytheirhandswithout usingsoap.

12 Thestudent-athletewillthenremovetheselectedbeakerfromtheplasticwrapand placetheremainingbeaker barcodeontop Themonitorwillinstructthestudent-athlete nottoflushthetoiletoncetheyhavefinished

13. The monitor will allow the student-athlete to enter the stall and close the door for privacy during the voiding process. If the monitor hears sounds or makes other observations, indicating any attempt to tamper with a specimen, an additional collectionmustbeperformed.

14 Thestudent-athleteshouldprovideaspecimenvolumeofatleast90mL

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15. Once a specimen is provided, the student-athlete is responsible for keeping the beaker closed and controlled. The student-athleteisencouragedtowashtheirhands with soap. Before returning to the collection station, the monitor will inspect the volume and temperature of the urine in the beaker. If the volume is inadequate, the monitor will place a line with a marker at the urine volume level on the outside of the beaker while not touching the beaker with their hands. If the temperature is outside of 90.5-99.8 degrees Fahrenheit, the monitor will notify the DCO, the specimen will be discarded, and the student-athlete will start the process over from thebeginning.

16 Thestudent-athletecanplacethecontentsfromthecontainerbackintotheirpockets ifapplicable

17. The monitor must then escort the student-athlete back to the collection station keepingthestudent-athleteand theirbeakerinfullviewtheentiretime.Themonitor will provide the student-athlete with their notification form and must instruct them wheretosit,howtomaintaintheintegrityofthespecimen,andthenotificationform. Themonitorshouldalsoadvisethestudent-athleteonfluidsand/orfood.

18 Fluids and food, approved by the DCO and given to student-athletes who have difficulty voiding, must be from sealed containersthatareopenedandconsumedin thecollectionstation Theseitemsmustbefreeofanybanned substances

19.Ifthespecimenvolumeisincomplete,thestudent-athletemustremaininthe collectionstationuntilthespecimen iscompleted.Duringthisperiod,the student-athleteisresponsibleforkeepingthebeakerclosedandcontrolled.

20.Ifthestudent-athletemustleavethecollectionstation,anyincompletespecimenwill bediscarded.TheDCO willdocumentthereasonforthestudent-athlete’sdepartureas wellasthetimeatwhichtheywillreturn.

21 Uponreturntothecollectionstation,thestudent-athletewillstartthecollectionprocess fromthebeginning

22 Once adequate specimen volume is provided, the monitor will initial in the space provided on the notification form and confirm the temperature iswithinrange The monitorwillescortthestudent-athletetothespecimen processingtable

23.Amemberofthedrug-testingcollectioncrewservingasspecimenprocessorwill verify,withthestudent-athlete verbally,thatthebeakerbarcodenumberontopof thebeakerandonthenotificationformmatchandassures thestudent-athlete’sname onthenotificationformiscorrect.Thespecimenprocessorwillinstructthestudent athletetocloselyobservethespecimenprocessingsteps.

24 Thespecimenprocessorwillpourlessthan5mLofurinefromthebeakerintoa smallcupandmeasurethe specificgravityusingarefractometer

25 If the urine has a specific gravity below 1005, the value will be recorded on the notification form, and the specimen will be discarded in the restroom by the student-athlete with the monitorobserving Thestudent-athlete shouldremaininthe collection station until another specimen is provided The student-athlete will start the collectionprocessfromthebeginning

26.Iftheurinehasaspecificgravityof1.005orhigher,thespecimenprocessorwill recordthevalueonthe notificationform.

27 Oncethespecimenprocessorhasdeterminedtheurinespecimenmeetstherequired measurements,thespecimen willbeprocessedandsenttothelaboratory

28. The laboratoryultimatelymakesthefinaldeterminationofspecimenadequacy.Ifthe laboratory determines that a student-athlete’s specimen is inadequate for analysis, anotherspecimenmaybecollectedattheNJSIAA’s discretion.

29 Ifastudent-athleteissuspectedofmanipulatingaspecimen(eg,viadilution),the schoolwillhavetheauthority toperformadditionaltestsonthestudent-athlete

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30 Once an adequate specimen has been provided, the student-athlete will select a specimen collection kit and a uniquely numbered set of specimen seals from a supply ofsuch Thestudent-athletewillneedtoconfirmthat thenumbersoneachof thespecimensealsmatchbeforeproceeding

31. The specimen processor will open the specimen collection kit, demonstrate to the

student-athlete that the vials are securely sealed, remove theplasticseals,andopen the lids on the A and B vials. The specimen processor should pour a minimum of approximately 60 mL of urine into the A vial and a minimum of approximately 25 mLofurineintotheBvialandclosethelids.

32 The specimen processor will verify the lids onthevialsaresecurelyclosedandthen seal each vial using specimen seals the student-athlete has selected The specimen processor will ensure that the specimen seals have tightly adhered to thevialswith notearsorlooseareas

33. The specimen processor will placethesealedvialsintotheplastictransportbag,seal the bag, place the bag in the specimen collection kit and then seal the kit with a specimen seal. The specimen processor will place a specimen seal on the student-athletes notification form and have the student-athlete verify the numberon the specimen seals placed on the specimen collection kit and the notification form match.

34 Oncethisiscomplete,thespecimenprocessorwillretainthesealedspecimen collectionkit,givethestudentathletethenotificationformandsendthemtothe drug-testingcollectioncrewmemberinchargeofcheckout

35 At check-out, a drug-testing collection crew member will record information from the notification form (specific gravity, temperature, andspecimennumber)andwill collect all necessary signatures (student-athlete, monitor, andcollector)ontheiPad. Any deviations from the procedures must be described and recorded. If deviations arealleged,thestudent-athletewillberequiredtoprovideanotherspecimen.

36.Thestudent-athletecanbereleasedfromthecollectionstationbyamemberofthe drug-testingcollectioncrew.

37. After the collection has been completed, the DCO will secure all samples into a shipping case and forward them tothelaboratory.TheDCOwillprovidetheschool representative/site coordinator with the completed notification forms for each student-athletetested.

38 Ifthestudent-athletedoesnotcomplywiththecollectionprocess,theDCOwill notifytheschool representative/sitecoordinatorandDrugFreeSport

39 AllspecimensbecomethepropertyoftheNJSIAA

V.ChainofCustody

1.TheDCOortheirdesigneewilldelivertheshippingcasetothecarrier.

2 Uponreceiptatthelaboratory,alaboratoryemployeewillrecordthatthespecimens havebeenreceivedand whetherthespecimensealsoneachvialarrivedintact.

3.Ifthevialsarriveatthelaboratorywithspecimensealsnotintact,theNJSIAAmay collectanotherspecimen fromthestudent-athlete.

4 Thelaboratorywilldocumentthehandlingofthevialsthroughouttheanalytical

process.

5 Ifthechainofcustodyisbrokenatanypointintheprocess,NJSIAAand/orDrug FreeSportmaycollectanother specimen

VI.NotificationofResults

1.ThevialsreceivedatthelaboratorywillbereferencedassampleAandsampleB.The laboratorywilluseaportionofsampleAforitsinitialanalysis.

2 Thedesignatedlaboratorycertifyingscientistwillreviewallresultsshowingabanned substanceand/or metaboliteinsampleA

3.ThelaboratorywillinformDrugFreeSportoftheresultsbyeach respectivespecimennumber

4 DrugFreeSportwillnotifytheschoolofallnegativetestresults

5 IfsampleAispositive,DrugFreeSportwillcontacttheNJSIAAMedicalReview Officer(MRO)assoonas possible TheMROwillprovideafinalreviewofsample Aresults

6. The MRO will contact the parent/guardian of the student-athlete with a positive finding on sample A to discuss theresultanddetermineifamedicalexceptionshall be granted to the student-athlete. The MRO will decide whether to grant amedical exception within nine(9)businessdaysofreceivingtheresultfromDrugFreeSport, unless good cause is shown for extending that time. The MRO will forward the decision to Drug Free Sport who will contact the school, the parent/guardian, and theNJSIAAregardingtheMRO’sdecision.

7. Drug Free Sport will further notify the parent/guardian that they may request that sample B be tested, and may request to be present or represented at the openingof sample B. The parent/guardian mustinformDrugFree Sportwithin72hoursifthey requesttohavesampleBtested.

8 Iftheparent/guardiandoesnotrequestthatsampleBbetested,thefindings ofsampleAwillbefinal.

9.Iftheparent/guardianrequeststhatsampleBbetested,theresultsofsample Bwillbefinal.

10 Resultsofalltestsshallbeconsideredconfidentialandshallonlybedisclosedby theNJSIAA,thestudentathleteandtheirparents/guardian,theschool,andthe MRO

11. The NJSIAA Steroid Testing Policy treats a student-athlete who fails to provide a

urine specimen the same asa student-athletewhotestspositive.Forthatreason,any student-athlete who refuses to sign the notification form, fails to arrive at the collection station at the designated time without justification, fails or refuses to provide a urine specimen according to protocol, leaves thecollectionstationbefore providing a urine specimen according to the protocol or attempts to alter the integrity or validity of the urine specimen and/or collection process will be treated asiftherewasapositivetestresultforabannedsubstance.

VII.Appeal

1. If the student-athlete desires to appeal the results of a positiveanabolicsteroidtest,a written request for an appealmustbereceivedbytheNJSIAAnolaterthan20days after the student-athlete receives the notification of the positive result from the NJSIAA A written statement indicating the grounds for appeal, and any related documentation supporting the appeal, must be submitted to NJSIAA no later than7 calendardayspriortothe hearingdate

2.AppealsshallbeconductedaccordingtotheprovisionsofNJSIAA’sAnabolicSteroid TestingPolicyas approvedbytheNJSIAAExecutiveCommittee.

3.Astudent-athletewhotestspositivewillnotbeeligibletoparticipateinsportspending theirappeal.

A Consent to the Random Testing form can be found in the back of this handbook.

InformationontheNJSIAA’sbannedsubstancelistcanbefoundhere:

BannedSubstances2023-2024

Itisthestudentathlete’sresponsibilitytocheckwiththeappropriateordesignatedathleticstaff beforeusingany substance

TheNJSIAAbansthefollowingdrugclasses:

Note: Any substance chemically/pharmacologically related to any of theclasseslistedaboveand with no current approval by any governmental regulatoryhealthauthorityforhumantherapeutic use (eg drugs under pre-clinical or clinical development or discontinued, designer drugs, substances approved only for veterinary use) is also banned All drugs within the banned-drug

class shall be considered to be banned regardless of whether they have been specifically identified Thereisnocompletelistofbannedsubstances

SubstancesandMethodsSubjecttoRestrictions:

1.Bloodandgenedoping.

2.Localanesthetics(permittedundersomeconditions).

3.Manipulationofurinesamples.

4.Beta-2agonists(permittedonlybyinhalationwithprescription).

5.Tamperingofurinesamples.

NJSIAANutritional/DietarySupplements:

Beforeconsuminganynutritional/dietarysupplementproduct,reviewtheproductanditslabel withyourschool’s athleticsdepartmentstaff.

1.Manynutritional/dietarysupplementsarecontaminatedwithbannedsubstancesnotlistedon thelabel.

2 Nutritional/dietarysupplements,includingvitaminsandminerals,arenotwellregulatedand maycausea positivedrugtest.

3 Student-athleteshavetestedpositiveandlosttheireligibilityusing nutritional/dietarysupplements.

4 Anyproductcontaininganutritional/dietarysupplementingredientistakenatyour ownrisk.

Athletics department staff should consider providing information to student-athletes about supplement use and the importance of having nutritional/dietary productsevaluatedbyqualified staff members before consumption. TheNJSIAAhasidentifiedDrugFreeSportAXISTM(AXIS) as the service designated to facilitate student-athletes and schools review of label ingredients in medicationsandnutritional/dietarysupplements.ContactAXISat816-4747321oraxis.drugfreesport.com(password:njsports).

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Thereisnocompletelistofbannedsubstances.Thefollowingaresomeexamplesofsubstancesin each of the banned drug classes Do not rely on this list to rule out any labeled ingredient Any substance that is chemically/pharmacologically related to one of the below classes, even if it is notlistedasanexample,isalso banned

1 Stimulants

Amphetamine(Adderall)

Caffeine(Guarana)

Cocaine

Dimethylbutylamine(DMBA;AMP)

Dimethylhexylamine(DMHA;Octodrine)

Ephedrine

Heptaminol

Hordenine

Methamphetamine

Methylhexanamine(DMAA;Forthane)

Methylphenidate(Ritalin)

Mephedrone(bathsalts)

Modafinil

Octopamine

Phenethylamines(PEAs)

Phentermine

Synephrine(bitterorange)

Exceptions:PhenylephrineandPseudoephedrinearenotbanned.

2.AnabolicAgents

Androstenedione

Boldenone

Clenbuterol

DHCMT(OralTurinabol)

DHEA(7-Keto)

Drostanolone

Epitrenbolone

Etiocholanolone

Methandienone

3.BetaBlockers

Atenolol

Metoprolol

Nadolol

4.DiureticsandMaskingAgents

Bumetanide

Chlorothiazide

Furosemide

Hydrochlorothiazide

Exceptions:Finasterideisnotbanned

Methasterone

Nandrolone

Norandrostenedione

Oxandrolone

SARMS[Ligandrol(LGD-4033);Ostarine;RAD140; S-23] Stanozolol

Stenbolone

Testosterone

Trenbolone

Pindolol

Propranolol

Timolol

Probenecid

Spironolactone(canrenone)

Triamterene

Trichlormethiazide

5 Narcotics

Buprenorphine

Dextromoramide

Diamorphine(heroin)

Fentanyl,anditsderivatives

Hydrocodone

Hydromorphone

Methadone

6.Cannabinoids

Marijuana

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Syntheticcannabinoids(Spice;K2;JWH-018; JWH-073)

Morphine

Nicomorphine

Oxycodone

Oxymorphone

Pentazocine

Pethidine

Tetrahydrocannabinol(THC,Delta-8)

7 PeptideHormones,growthfactors,relatedsubstances,andmimetics

Growthhormone(hGH)

HumanChorionicGonadotropin(hCG)

Erythropoietin(EPO)

Exceptions:Insulin,Synthroid,andForteoarenotbanned.

8 HormoneandMetabolicModulators

Anti-Estrogen(Fulvestrant)

IGF-1(colostrum;deerantlervelvet) Ibutamoren(MK-677)

AromataseInhibitors[Anastrozole(Arimidex);ATD(androstatrienedione);Formestane; Letrozole] PPAR-d[GW1516(Cardarine);GW0742]

SERMS[Clomiphene(Clomid);Raloxifene(Evista);Tamoxifen(Nolvadex)]

9.Beta-2Agonists

Bambuterol

Formoterol

Higenamine

Norcoclaurine

Salbutamol

Salmeterol

Recruitment-NJSIAARules:Thegrantingof“athleticscholarships,”freetuition, orotherassistanceofmonetaryvalueatanylevelisforbiddenwhenthereisevidencethat suchgrantwasofferedtoinduceastudenttoattendaschoolforathleticreason.

● Thetotalvalueanddignityoftheindividualshouldnotonlyguaranteeto allanequalopportunitytoparticipateinathletics,butshouldalsopreclude anyexcessiveemphasisontheimportanceofathletics.

● Theproselytizingandrecruitingofgrammarschoolstudentsforathletic reasonsisstrictlyforbidden.

● Suchproselytizingand/orrecruitingshallbeunderstoodasattemptingto induceastudenttoattendaparticularschoolforathleticreasonbymeans of:

o Mail,intheformoflettersandbrochures,newsmedia,comparing highschoolsandcontrivedtopointouttheassetsofthesenderand sendingdistrict;

o Proselytizinginterviews,initiatedbyschoolpersonnelor associates,andoftenfurtheraggravatedbytheofferingofan “athleticscholarship”eitherfromtheschooldirectlyorindirectly throughsomeaffiliatedbodyindividual;

o RecruitmentbyStudent-Athletestoattendaschoolforathletic reasons,withtheknowledgeofthatschool’sadministration.

Hazing:HolyAngelsrequiresthemutualrespectofallstudents,staffandvisitors.To thisend,theAthleticDepartmentrequiresyourcomplianceagainsthazingorteam initiationsofanykind.Anycoerciveinteractionsamongstudents,especiallywhensuch interactionsmakeevenonestudentuncomfortableisconsideredhazingandwillbe subjecttodisciplinaryaction.Inparticular,initiationsrequiringstudentstoparticipatein anydisagreeableorunpleasantactivities-areconsideredhazing. Nohazingorinitiation willbetolerated,eitheronoroffcampusandwillbedealtwithseverely

Out-of-SeasonPeriod: Out-of-seasonpracticeisnotpermittedunderthedirection ofaninstructororcoach,orstudentleaders.Theobjectofthisexplanationistomake clearthepointthatthereshallbeabsolutelynopracticeduringtheout-of-seasonperiod foraparticularsport. Anysubterfugeshallbeconstruedasaviolationofthisrule.

● Coaches/StudentAthletes:Coachesmaynotinstructtheir Student-Athletesduringtheout-of-seasonperiod;neithermaytheyhold meetingsnoranyotherwaybeinvolvedwiththeStudent-Athlete, includingOpen-GymPrograms. Forseniors,allrulesapplythroughthe lastdateoraninterscholasticeventforthatschoolduringtheSpring SportsSeason. Coachesmaynotexchangesupervisoryand/orcoaching dutiesintheirsporttocircumventtheout-of-seasonrule.

● Coaches’meetings:Coachesmayholdone,non-instructionalmeetingfor thepurposeofdistributingtry-outschedules,medicalforms,parent permissionslips,etc.toreturninglettermenandprospectiveteam candidates. Strategyortechniquesmaynotbediscussedandneithermay anyphysicalactivitytakeplace.

● SummerRecess:

o Practice:ThatperiodfromthelastNJSIAAscheduled championshiptothefirstdayofthenextschooltermall restrictionsarerescindedforpracticeforallsports.

o Games/Scrimmages:Interscholasticcompetitionisnotpermitted outsideofthedatesprovidedforRule2,Sections7,8,and10of theNJSIAAhandbook;therefore,aschoolmaynotsponsora team/individual,payentryfees,providetransportation,orinany wayhaveateam/individualrepresenttheirschooloutsidethe seasonaldatelinesforthatsportincompetitionagainstother schools. Schoolequipmentmaybeprovided. Acoach/teamor Student-Athletemaynotbesponsoredorsupportedbyaschoolor school-relatedgroupwhenteam-interscholasticorindividual competitiontakespartoftheactivityincamps,clinics,recreation programs,independentplay,ortournaments. Scrimmages consistentwiththeEarlySeasonOpeningorRegularSeason Openingprovisionsarepermitted.

o Non-SchoolTeams:Amemberofahighschool’scoachingstaff maynotbeinvolvedinanywaywithanon-schoolteamonwhich thereareteammemberswhoparticipatedonthefreshman,junior varsity,orvarsityteamofthecoach’shighschoolteam(s)inthat sportuntilthedayafterthedateofthelatestscheduleddatefor NJSIAAchampionshipsintheSpringSportsSeason.

SummerWorkouts&Captain’sPractices: allactivitiesduringthesummer monthsarecompletelynon-mandatoryandattendancewillNOTinfluenceoraffect selectionofteammembers.

InformationforCoaches

● Allathletesmusthavecompletedsignedphysicalsbeforeclearancewillbeissued bytheschoolnurse. Allathletesmustbeclearedbythescheduleddatesetbythe AthleticDirectorortheycannottryout.

● Rosterswithuniformnumbersaredueassoonasyouarereadytoannouncethem. PleasediscusstherosterswiththeAthleticDirectorbeforepostingthem.

● AnychangestorostersduringtheseasonmustbecommunicatedtotheAthletic Director.

● SchoolcomplianceformswillbeintheAthleticofficeandreadyfordistribution. Theymustbecompleted.

● Distribution,collectionandinventoryofalluniformsisyourresponsibility.

● InventoryofallequipmentmustbehandedtotheAthleticDirectoratthecloseof eachseason.

● Equipmentneedsforeachseasonmustbecommunicatedinatimelymannerso thedepartmentcanorderandacquirewhatyouneed.

● ParentsmeetingsMUSTbescheduledassoonaspossibleeachseason. Tryto pickadateandtimethatisconvenientforyouandtheparents.

● CommunicationwithstudentsshouldbedonethroughtheschoolE-Mailaddress thatyouhavebeenassigned. Phonecallsshouldbekepttoaminimum…and absolutelynobe-friendingstudentsonFacebook.

● Allcoachesmustattendpre-seasonandpost-seasonleaguemeetings.

● Allcoachesmustsupplytheathleticdirectorwithalistoftheirletter-winners priortotheSportsDinners.

● AllVarsitycoacheswillsubmitrostersandpre-seasonevaluationformstothe BergenRecord.

● Allcoachesmustkeepgoodstatisticsandrecords. Theresultsofeachgameor matchmustbecommunicatedtotheAthleticdirectoreitherbyE-Mailorphone aftereachandeverycontest.

● ScoresandStatsMUSTbecalledintotheRECORD.Traditionally,thewinner callsinthescore,howeverifyouareindoubt,oriftheschoolisnotinBergen County,itisyourresponsibilitytocall.Thenumberis:201-646-4700.

● Scores,StatsandrostersmustbereportedtotheStateweb-site www.njschoolsports.com

● Aseasonsummaryandwrapupmustbesubmittedattheendofeachseason.

● Onweekendsorschoolholidays,wewillnotbesupplyingbusesfor events…unlesstherearespecialcircumstances.

● Allcoacheswillbeissuedkeystotheschool. Itisyourresponsibilityto safe-guardthesekeysandreturnthemafteryourseasonisover.

● Uponreturnfromanightcontest,noathleteistobeleft,waitingforaride, unsupervised. Ifyouareplacedinacontinualsituationofwaitingan unreasonableamountoftimebythesameathlete,pleasefollow-upwiththe AthleticDirector.

● Haveathletescleanuptrackandfieldattheendofgamesandpractices

● Filetimelyaccidentreports

● Onlycoachesandauthorizedsupportivepersonnelwillbeallowedonthesideline orbench. Therewillbenoexceptionstothisrule.

Staff

JessicaHogan AthleticDirector 201-768-7822ext 222 athletics@holyangelsorg

JuliaMoschetti AthleticTrainer 201-768-7822ext 264 jmoschetti@holyangelsorg

BillPotkulski Coach VarsitySoccer,LAX bpotkulski@holyangels.org

SeanLiddy AssistantCoach VarsityBasketball,Soccer sliddy1@holyangelsorg

MeaghanWilliams Coach VarsityTennis mwiliams@holyangels.org

SueLiddy Coach VarsityBasketball& Softball,JVTennis sliddy@holyangelsorg

StaceyShapiro Coach VarsityGymnastics sshapiro@holyangelsorg

RosieSpano Lambert AssistantCoach VarsityGymnastics rspano@holyangels.org

HowardSchuman Coach VarsityWinter,Spring Track,XC hschuman@holyangels.org

Stacey Price-Munson AssistantCoach Winter,SpringTrack,XC spricemunson@holyangels.org

StephenMunson AssistantCoach SpringTrack smunson@holyangels.org

PatrickDunne Coach VarsityBowling&Golf pdunne@holyangels.org

DanielleHolmes AssistantCoach Winter,SpringTrack, dholmes@holyangelsorg

MeganDelasandro JVCoach Soccer,Basketball mdelasandro@holyangelwsorg

PatrickCurran Coach VarsityFencing pcurran@holyangelsorg

AlyssaLane AssistantCoach VarsitySoftball,JV Basketball alane@holyangelsorg

BrynnBuonanno Coach VarsityVolleyball bbuonanno@holyangelsorg

HunterDebellis Coach JVVolleyball hdebellis@holyangels.org

NJSIAAComplianceForm

To: Student-AthletesandParents

From: JessicaHogan,AthleticDirector

TocomplywithNewJerseyStateInterscholasticAssociation (NJSIAA),thefollowingrequirementmustbemet:

Goodphysicalcondition,freedomfrominjuryandfullrecoveryfromillnessshallbeprerequisites toparticipationinathletics,whetherinpracticeorincompetition. Eachcandidateforaplaceonaschool athleticsquadorteamshallbegivena(complete)comprehensivephysicalexaminationbythemedical doctorpriortothefirstpracticesession. Ifapupilparticipatesinmorethanonesport,theinitialphysical examinationmustbecomprehensive Ifthepupilhasnotsustainedanyseriousinjuriesorillnessespriorto participationinanothersport,thesucceedingphysicalassessmentmaybeofamoregeneralnature Each candidatemustundergoatleastonecomprehensivephysicalexaminationperyear Theparent orlegalguardianshallreceiveacertificateorrecordcardsignedbythemedicaldoctortestifyingthe candidate’sphysicalfitnessorlackofphysicalfitnessforthesportshehasselected Thereasonsforthe medicaldoctor’sapprovalordisapprovalforthecandidate’sparticipationshallberegisteredthereon The healthfindingsofthemedicalexaminationforparticipationinathleticsshallbe madepartofthegeneralmedicalexaminationrecord

TheNJSIAAstronglyrecommendsthat(1)studentsmakeapplicationforparticipationin interscholasticathletics,and(2)foraffixingthesignaturesoftheparent/guardiantotheparentpermission form,thefollowingshouldbeconsideredforinclusionontheformstocomplywithrequirementsof N.J.A.C.6:29-6.4.

Realizingthatsuchactivityinvolvesthepotentialforinjurywhichisinherentinallsports,I/we acknowledgethateventhebestcoaching,useofprotectiveequipmentandstrictobservanceoftherules, injuriesarestillapossibility. Onrareoccasions,theseinjuriescanbesosevereastoresultintotal disability,paralysis, orevendeath. I/weacknowledgethatI/wehavereadandunderstandthewarning.

StudentSignature

ParentorGuardian Coach Date

ELIGIBILITYQUESTIONSFORM

● Didyouattendgrammarschool/middleschoolinanystateotherthan NewJersey?

yes/no

● Ifthepreviousanswerisyes,didyouparticipateonahighschool teamasa7th or8th grader?

yes/no

Name:

Sport:

EMERGENCYFORM

Student/AthleteName

Parent(s)Name(s)

Address

Parent’sTelephoneNumber

Home

Work Cell

Homeroom

NameandTelephoneNumberofPersontocontactincaseofemergency.

Name TelephoneNumber

Pleaselistanyallergies,includingmedicineorinserts. Ifnone,pleasewritenone.

Thankyouforyourcooperation

TRANSPORTATIONRELEASEFORM TEAM

STUDENTNAME

IcertifythatmydaughterhasmypermissionnottoreturntoHolyAngelsontheteambus aftertheathleticevent.

Iwillberesponsibleforhertransportationatthatathleticevent.

Parent’sSignature TelephoneNumber Date

GENERALRELEASEFORM

ThisReleasedated 200 isgiven

BY: Eachpersonwhosignsthisrelease(Referredtoas“I”)

TO:

TheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsandanyparent,subsidiary,relatedorcommonlyowned company,aswellasanyteacher,instructor,coach,driverorotherpersonactingonbehalfoftheAcademy oftheHolyAngels,(collectivelyreferredtoas“AHA) IfmorethanonepersonsignsthisRelease,“I”shallmeaneachpersonwhosignsthisRelease.

1 Release IreleaseandgiveupanyandallclaimsandrightswhichImayhaveagainst AHA Thisreleasesallclaims,includingthosenotmentionedinthisRelease ThisReleaseappliesto claimsresultingfrom anythingwhichhashappeneduptonowandanythingthatmayhappeninthe future(together,referredtoas“Claims”) Ispecificallyreleasethe followingClaims:

Thoserelatedtotheparticipationof (referredtoasthe“Student”)in (referredtoasthe“Activity”)includingtransportationtoandfromthe Activity.

2. WhoisBound. Iamboundbythisrelease. Anyonewhosucceedstomyrightsand responsibilities,suchasmyheirsortheexecutorofmy estate,isalsobound ThisReleaseis madeforAHA’sbenefitandallwho succeedtoAHA’srightsandresponsibilities

3 Insurance IunderstandthatAHAhasmadeavailabletous,forthe paymentofa premium,certaininsurancecoveragewithregardtoinjuries thatmightbesustainedbytheStudentwhile participatingintheActivity

4 PermissiontoParticipate Thisreleaseisgiveninconsiderationof AHApermitting theStudenttoparticipateintheActivity.

5. Agreement. IunderstandandagreetothetermsofthisRelease.

Parent

Parent Student

GeneralRulesandRegulationsForm

1

Eachstudent-athletemusthaveaphysicalbeforethefirstdayofpractice Thephysicalmustbe datedafterJune1anduploadedontotheMagnusplatform. Ifthestudent-athletehasnophysical, shemaynottryoutorparticipateinanyway

2 Tobeeligibletoparticipateinathletics,eachstudent-athletemustmaintainapassinggrade Ifa playerreceivesaProgressReportatanytimeduringthequarterthatsheisfailing,the student-athleteissuspendedfrompracticeandgamesuntilthegradeisbroughtuptopassing Anystudent-athletewhoreceivesanFonaReportCardissuspendedfortheremainderofthe season

3 Eachplayerwillattendandbeontimeforallgamesandpracticesunlessthecoachisnotifiedand giveshis/herpermission Theremustbesufficientcauseforastudent-athletetobeexcused (Proms,vacation,Big/LittleSisterDay,doctorappointment,etc areNOTexcuses)Generalrule: missagameorpractice youwillsitthenextgame

4 Nobasketballstudent-athletewillbeallowedtoskiduringtheseason,fromthedayafter Thanksgivingthroughthelastgameoftheseason.

5. Eachstudent-athleteisencouragedtoattendalllevelsofeverygame,meet,ormatchinher particularsport Allstudent-athletesmustattendallgamesaftertheregularseasoniscompleted (CountyandStateTournamentgames,meets,andmatches.

6.

Eachstudent-athletewillobeytheCodeofConductatalltimes. Shemustportraygood sportsmanshipandapositiveattitudetowardhercoachesasallastootherteams,officials,and teammates.

7.

Ifastudent-athletehasbeeninvitedtoattendaProm,holidaydance,semi-formal,oranyother dance,orHolyAngelsfunction,thestudent-athletewillattendthegame,meet,ormatch,or practicefirstandthenthefunction.

8. Nostudent-athletewillreceiveaJVorVarsityletterorbenominatedforAllLeagueorAllCounty teamstatusifshehasbecomeineligibleandhasnotreturnedtoeligiblestatusbeforetheendofthe season,portrayspoorsportsmanship,exhibitsnegativeattitude,continuallybreakstherulesofher sport

9

Eachstudent-athletewillhavea10:30pmcurfewthenightbeforeallgames,meets,andmatches Ifasocialengagementininvolved(ie Prom),thestudent-athleteistobehomeimmediately followingthefunction

10

Astudent-athletemayNOTdrivetoanyawaycompetition Theonlyexceptionisforseniorswho liveinthetownwherethecompetitionistakingplace Permissiontodrivemustbeobtained24 hourspriortotheeventintheformofaletterfromthestudent-athlete’sparentstothe Administration TheapprovednotewillbegiventotheAthleticDirector

11

Nostudent-athletewillbeabletogoawayduringtheseason (ie LaborDayweekend,Columbus Dayweekend,Christmasbreak,Februarybreak,Easterbreak,MemorialDayweekend,etc.)

Failuretocomplywiththisrulewillresultinremovalfromtheteam

12

Eachstudent-athleteisrequiredtobepresentinherparticularsportuntilaftertheStatefinals ThisincludesSENIORSONSPRINGSPORTS. Failuretocomplywiththisrulewillresultin removalfromtheteam

13

Student-athleteswhoreceiveinstructionfromaprofessionalintheirsportaretoseetheproon theirowntime,notduringpractice Latenessorleavingearlybecauseofaprivatelessonwillnot betolerated

14

Allgameuniformswillbeonandproperlyworntoandduringwarm-ups Atawaygames,when theteamexitsfromthebus,allplayerswillbeproperlyattired Astudent-athletewillnotremove hergameuniformuntilthegame,meet,ormatchisfinished

15. Allstudent-athletesmustabidebytherulesintheHandbook

16. Ifastudent-athleteisinvolvedinaRulesViolation: FirstOffense–suspensionfornextgame,meet,ormatch

SecondOffense–suspensionfortwogames,meets,ormatches

ThirdOffense–removalfromteam

DRUGS,ALCOHOL,AND/ORSMOKINGWILLNOTBETOLERATEDATANYSCHOOL RELATEDACTIVITIESANDWILLRESULTINTHEIMMEDIATEREMOVALFROMTHE TEAM.

IwillabidebyalltheaboveRulesandregulations.

NJSIAASTEROIDTESTINGPOLICY CONSENTTORANDOMTESTING

In Executive Order 72, issued December 20,2005,GovernorRichardCodeydirectedthe New Jersey Department of Education to work in conjunction with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) to develop and implement a program of randomtestingforsteroids,ofteamsandindividualsqualifyingforchampionshipgames. Beginning in the Fall, 2006 sports season,anystudent-athletewhopossesses,distributes, ingests or otherwise uses any of the banned substances on the attached page, without written prescription by a fully-licensed physician, as recognized by the American Medical Association, to treat a medical condition, violates the NJSIAA’s sportsmanship rule, and is subject to NJSIAA penalties, including ineligibility from competition. The NJSIAA will test certain randomly selected individuals and teams thatqualifyforastate championship tournament or state championship competition forbannedsubstances.The results of all tests shall be considered confidential and shall only be disclosed to the student, his or her parents and his or her school. No student may participate in NJSIAA competition unless the student and the student’s parent/guardian consent to random testing.

By signing below, we consent to random testing in accordance with the NJSIAA steroid testing policy. We understand that,ifthestudentorthestudent’steamqualifiesforastate championship tournament or state championship competition, thestudentmaybesubject totestingforbannedsubstances.

NJSIAASports-RelatedConcussionandHeadInjuryFactSheetand Parent/GuardianAcknowledgementForm

A concussion is a brain injury that can be caused by a blow to the head or body that disrupts normal functioning of the brain. Concussions are a type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), which can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally functions. Concussions can cause significant and sustained neuropsychological impairment affecting problem solving, planning, memory, attention, concentration, and behavior.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 300,000 concussions are sustained during sports related activities nationwide, and more than 62,000 concussions are sustained each year in high school contact sports. Second-impact syndrome occurs when a person sustains a second concussion while still experiencing symptoms of a previousconcussion.Itcanleadtosevereimpairmentandevendeathofthevictim.

Legislation (P.L. 2010, Chapter 94) signed on December 7, 2010, mandated measures to be taken in order to ensure the safety ofK-12student-athletesinvolvedininterscholastic sports in New Jersey. It is imperative that athletes, coaches, and parent/guardians are educated about the nature and treatment of sports related concussions and other head injuries.Thelegislationstatesthat:

• All Coaches, Athletic Trainers, School Nurses, and School/Team Physicians shall complete an Interscholastic Head Injury Safety Training Program by the 2011-2012 schoolyear

• All school districts, charter, and non-public schools that participate in interscholastic sports will distribute annually this educational facttoallstudentathletesandobtaina signedacknowledgementfromeachparent/guardianandstudent-athlete.

• Each school district, charter, and non-public school shall develop a written policy describing the prevention and treatment of sports-related concussion and other head injuriessustainedbyinterscholasticstudent-athletes.

• Any student-athlete who participates in an interscholastic sports program and is suspected of sustaining a concussion will be immediately removed fromcompetition or practice. The student-athlete will not be allowed to return to competition or practice until he/she has written clearance from a physician trained in concussion treatmentandhascompletedhis/herdistrict’sgraduatedreturn-to-playprotocol.

QuickFacts

•Mostconcussionsdonotinvolvelossofconsciousness

•Youcansustainaconcussionevenifyoudonothityourhead

• A blow elsewhere on the body cantransmitan“impulsive”forcetothebrainandcause aconcussion

SignsofConcussions(ObservedbyCoach,AthleticTrainer,Parent/Guardian)

•Appearsdazedorstunned

• Forgets plays or demonstrates short term memory difficulties (e.g. unsure of game, opponent)

•Exhibitsdifficultieswithbalance,coordination,concentration,andattention

•Answersquestionsslowlyorinaccurately

•Demonstratesbehaviororpersonalitychanges

•Isunabletorecalleventspriortoorafterthehitorfall

SymptomsofConcussion(ReportedbyStudent-Athlete)

•Headache

•Nausea/vomiting

•Balanceproblemsordizziness

•Doublevisionorchangesinvision

•Sensitivitytolight/sound

•Feelingofsluggishnessorfogginess

•Difficultywithconcentration,shorttermmemory,and/orconfusion

WhatShouldaStudent-Athletedoiftheythinktheyhaveaconcussion?

•Don’thideit TellyourAthleticTrainer,Coach,SchoolNurse,orParent/Guardian.

• Report it. Don’t return to competition or practice with symptoms of a concussion or headinjury Thesooneryoureportit,thesooneryoumayreturn-to-play

• Take time to recover. If you have a concussion your brain needs time to heal. While your brain is healing you are much more likely to sustain a second concussion. Repeatconcussionscancausepermanentbraininjury.

What can happen if a student-athlete continuestoplaywithaconcussionorreturns toplaytosoon?

• Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the student-athletevulnerabletosecondimpactsyndrome.

• Second impact syndrome is when a student-athlete sustains a second concussion while stillhavingsymptomsfromapreviousconcussionorheadinjury.

• Second impact syndrome can lead to severe impairment and even death in extreme cases.

Should there be any temporary academic accommodations made for Student-Athleteswhohavesufferedaconcussion?

• To recover cognitive rest is just as important as physical rest. Reading, texting, testing-evenwatchingmoviescanslowdownastudent-athletesrecovery.

• Stay home from school with minimal mental and social stimulation until allsymptoms haveresolved.

• Students may need to take rest breaks,spendfewerhoursatschool,begivenextratime to complete assignments, as well as being offered other instructional strategies and classroomaccommodations.

Student-Athletes who have sustained a concussion should complete a graduated return-to-play before they may resume competition or practice, according to the followingprotocol:

• Step 1: Completionofafulldayofnormalcognitiveactivities(schoolday,studyingfor tests, watching practice, interacting with peers) without reemergence of any signs or symptoms.Ifnoreturnofsymptoms,nextdayadvance.

• Step 2: Light Aerobic exercise, which includes walking, swimming, and stationary cycling, keepingtheintensitybelow70%maximumheartrate.Noresistancetraining. Theobjectiveofthisstepisincreasedheartrate.

• Step 3: Sport-specific exercise including skating, and/or running: no head impact activities.Theobjectiveofthisstepistoaddmovement.

• Step 4: Non contact training drills (e.g. passing drills). Student-athlete may initiate resistancetraining.

• Step5:Followingmedicalclearance(consultationbetweenschoolhealthcarepersonnel and student-athlete’s physician), participation in normal training activities. The objective of this step is to restore confidenceandassessfunctionalskillsbycoaching andmedicalstaff.

•Step6:Returntoplayinvolvingnormalexertionorgameactivity

For further information on Sports-Related Concussions and other Head Injuries, please visit:

www.cdc.gov/concussion/sports/index.htmlwww.nfhs.com

www.ncaa.org/health-safetywww.bianj.orgwww.atsnj.org

AcademyoftheHolyAngels

PolicyonConcussionAssessment,Management, AndReturn-to-PlayGuidelines

Thefollowingpolicyandproceduresonneurocognitivebaselinetestingandsubsequent assessmentandmanagementofconcussions,aswellas,return-to-playguidelineshas beendevelopedinaccordancewiththeAcademyoftheHolyAngelsDepartmentof Athletics’MissionStatementtoprovidequalityhealthcareservicesandassurethe well-beingofeachstudent-athleteatAHA.

Purpose:

TheAHADepartmentofAthleticsrecognizesthatsport-inducedconcussionsposea significanthealthriskforthosestudent-athletesparticipatinginathleticsatAHA.With thisinmind,theDepartmentofAthleticshasimplementedpoliciesandproceduresto assessandidentifythosestudent-athleteswhohavesufferedaconcussion.The Departmentalsorecognizesthatbaselineneurocognitivetesting(ImPACTtesting)on student-athleteswhoparticipateinthosesportswhichhavebeenidentifiedascollision and/orcontactsportsand/orwhohavehadahistoryofconcussionspriortoenteringAHA willprovidesignificantdataforreturntocompetitiondecisions.Thisbaselinedataalong withphysicalexamination,and/orfurtherdiagnostictestingwillbeusedinconjunctionin determiningwhenitissafeforastudent-athletetoreturntocompetition.

ConcussionDefinition:

Aviolentshakingorjarringactiontothebrainusuallyasaresultofadirectblowtothe head,face,neck,orelsewhereonthebodywithanimpulsiveforcetransmittedtothe head.Thisresultsinimmediatepartialorcompleteimpairmentofneurologicalfunction.

SignsandSymptomsofConcussion:

AthleticTrainers,coaches,andparents/guardiansneedtobeawareofthesignsand symptomsofconcussiontoproperlyrecognizeandinterveneonbehalfofthe student-athlete.Signsandsymptomscaninclude,butarenotnecessarilylimitedto:

PhysicalSymptoms

Headache

VisionDifficulty

Nausea

Dizziness

BalanceDifficulties

LightSensitivity

NoiseSensitivity

Fatigue

BaselineAssessment

CognitiveSymptomsBehavioralSymptoms

MemoryLoss

AttentionDisorders

ReasoningDifficulty

Irritability

Sadness

Nervousness

SleepDisturbance

ExcessSleep

Allstudent-athletesparticipatinginthosesportswhichhavebeenidentifiedascontactor collisionsportsand/orwhohavehadaprevioushistoryofconcussionsasidentifiedby 49

theirhealthhistorywillhaveabaselinecomputerneurocognitivetestperformed (ImPACT).

ConcussionManagementandReturn-to-PlayGuidelines

Inanycircumstancewherethereisaheadtraumatheathleteisremovedfromfurther competitionorpractice.NewJerseyStateLawrequiresanyhighschoolathletewitha suspectedconcussionbeevaluatedandclearedbyalicensedphysicianpriortoreturnto practiceorcompetition.Werecommendthatinjuredstudent-athletesvisitaspecialist trainedinconcussionmanagement.(i.e.neurologist)

Injuredstudent-athleteswillbesenthomewiththeAcademyoftheHolyAngels

ConcussionFormwhichasksthattheexaminingphysicianmarkanyP.E./Athletic Limitations,aswellas,AcademicLimitations(i.e.delayedtesttaking,additionaltimefor work).Withouttheexaminingphysicianrequestingthatthestudent-athletehave AcademicLimitations,shemaynotbegrantedextensions.IfthereareAcademic Limitationsputonthestudent,shewillbeaskedtodropoffhercomputerandcellphone totheDeanofStudentsatthebeginningofeachdaytoensurethatsheisallowingher brainthepropertimetorest.Atthattime,shemayattendclassesasapassivelearnerand obtainnotesfromanotherstudentintheclass.

ConcussionGuidelinesandReturntoPlayGuidelinesContinued

A.Thestudent-athletemustadheretothefollowingtoreturntocompetitionandpractice;

1.Inanycircumstancewherethereisaheadtrauma,theathleteisremovedfromfurther competitionorpracticeandmaynotreturntoplaythatday NewJerseyStateLaw requiresanyhighschoolathletewithasuspectedconcussionbeevaluatedandclearedby alicensedphysicianpriortoreturntopracticeorcompetition.

2.Schoolpersonnel(AthleticTrainer,SchoolNurse,Coach,etc.)shouldmakecontact withthestudent-athletesparent/guardianandinformthemofthesuspectedsportsrelated concussionorheadinjury

3.Theathletictrainershallprovidethestudent-athletewithlocalschooldistrict information/medicalchecklisttoprovidetheirparent/guardianandphysicianorother licensedhealthcareprofessional.

4.Thestudent-athletemustmeetwithanexaminingphysiciantrainedintheevaluation andmanagementofconcussionsandreceivewrittenmedicalclearancestatingthestudent isasymptomaticandmaybeginanindividualizedgraduatedreturn-to-playprotocol.

B.Itisexpresslystatedandmustbeunderstoodbyallpartiesinvolvedthatconcussive symptomsandsignscanbevariableintheirpresentationduringthecourseofrecovery Assuch,eventhoughastudent-athletemayhavea“clearance”notefromtheexamining physician,ifthestudent-athletedemonstratesanysignsorsymptomsthatsuggest possiblerecurrentorpersistentconcussivesymptoms,theAHA’sATCis required to withholdthestudent-athletefromreturnorfurtherparticipationuntilallsignsand symptomsareresolvedandthestudent-athleteisclearedbyanexaminingphysician.

C.Anystudent-athletesuspectedtohaveapossibleconcussionandhaswrittenmedical clearancefromaphysiciantrainedintheevaluationandmanagementofconcussionsto beginagraduatedreturn-to-playprotocol,willberequiredtotaketheImPACTcomputer basedtest. ImPACTscoreswillbereviewedbyaphysicianwhohasbeencertifiedby ImPACTInc.asa“CertifiedImPACTConsultant(CIC)”.Theexaminingphysicianis required,bythestate,tocompleteandsigntheNJSIAAReturntoPlayform.Ifthe examiningphysicianisnotaCICprovider,thescoreswillbereviewedbytheAHA’s TeamPhysician,orotherCICproviderasapprovedbytheschool.Thepost-injuryscores mustbecomparableto,orbetterthan,baselinescorespriortoreturntoplay.Inthe absenceofavailablebaselinescoresforcomparison,thestudentathletewillhaverepeat post-injurytestsatoneweekintervalsuntilresultsareconsideredtobestableand appropriateaswouldbeexpectedforthestudent-athleteinquestion.

D.Ifthestudentathleteexhibitsare-emergenceofanypost-concussionsignsor symptomsonceheorshereturns-to-play,theywillberemovedfromexertionalactivities andreturnedtotheirschool/teamphysicianorprimarycarephysician;

E.Ifconcussionsymptomsreoccurduringthegraduatedreturn-to-playprotocol,the student-athletewillreturntothepreviouslevelofactivitythatcausednosymptoms.

F AstudentathletewhoisprogressingthroughthestandardReturntoPlayProtocolwith NOCURRENTsymptomswillbepermittedtoattendpractices/games.However,inthe eventthestudentathleteisstillexhibitingsymptomsbutispermittedtouselowgrade aerobicexercisesaspartofthetreatmentprogramprescribedbythetreatingphysician, thetreatingphysicianwilldeterminewhethertheathleteispermittedtoattend games/practicesonanindividualbasis.

Intheunlikelycircumstancewhereanyuncertaintyordisagreementastothepresenceof a“concussion,”ortheresolution(orlackofresolution)ofpossibleconcussivesignsor symptomsremains,AHA’sATC,consultingTeamPhysician,andschooladministration maintainsthefinalauthoritytopermitorwithholdareturntoplaydecision.Specifically, AHA’sATCand/ortheschool’sTeamPhysiciancanwithholdastudent-athletefrom participationdespitea“clearance”notefromanexaminingphysician.

Furthermore,inthecircumstanceofmultipleorconflictingnotesfrommultiple examiningphysicians,AHAagainmaintainstherightoffinaldeterminationofclearance toplaystatus.

Summary:

TheAHADepartmentofAthleticsiscommittedtoprovidingqualityhealthcare servicesforallstudent-athletes.Assuch,theathletictrainingdepartmentisvery proactiveintheassessmentandmanagementofconcussions.Bydoingso,westriveto limittherisksofconcussionsassociatedwithathletics,andthepotentialcatastrophicand long-termcomplicationsfromconcussions.

Ihavereadtheaboveandagreetothe AHA Return to Play Guidelines.

Parent/GuardianSignature:

Date:

TheAcademyoftheHolyAngelsiscurrentlyimplementinganinnovativeprogramforour student-athletesthatparticipateinthefollowingsports:volleyball,soccer,basketball,lacrosse, softballandgymnastics. Thisprogramwillassistourteamphysicianandathletictrainerin evaluatingandtreatingheadinjuries(e.g.,concussion). Inordertobettermanageconcussions sustainedbyourstudent-athletes,wehaveacquiredasoftwaretoolcalledImPACT(Immediate PostConcussionAssessmentandCognitiveTesting). ImPACTisacomputerizedexamutilized inmanyprofessional,collegiate,andhighschoolsportsprogramsacrossthecountryto successfullydiagnoseandmanageconcussions Ifanathleteisbelievedtohavesufferedahead injuryduringcompetition,ImPACTisusedtohelpdeterminetheseverityofheadinjuryand whentheinjuryhasfullyhealed

Thecomputerizedexamisgiventoathletesbeforebeginningcontactsportpracticeor competition Thisnon-invasivetestissetupin“video-game”typeformatandtakesabout15-20 minutestocomplete Itissimple,andactuallymanyathletesenjoythechallengeoftakingthe test Essentially,theImPACTtestisapreseasonphysicalofthebrain Ittracksinformationsuch asmemory,reactiontime,speed,andconcentration

Theinitialtestresultsaregoodfor2years Assuch,yourchildwillonlytaketheexamevery otheryear

Ifaconcussionissuspected,theathletewillberequiredtoretakethetest Boththepreseasonand post-injurytestdataisgiventoalocaldoctor,neuropsychologistoraneuropsychologistatthe UniversityofPittsburghMedicalCenter(UPMC)tohelpevaluatetheinjury (TheUPMCSports ConcussionProgramisthefoundinggroupoftheImPACTsoftware) Theinformationgathered canalsobesharedwithyourfamilydoctor. Thetestdatawillenablethesehealthprofessionalsto determinewhenreturn-to-playisappropriateandsafefortheinjuredathlete. Ifaninjuryofthis natureoccurstoyourchild,youwillbepromptlycontactedwithallthedetails.

TheinformationgatheredfromtheImPACTprogrammayalsobeutilizedinstudiescurrently beingconductedbyboththisschoolandUPMC. Inordertoensureandguaranteeyourchild’s anonymity,wehaveset-upananonymousdatasubmissionsystem. Thisdatamayanonymously besubmittedtoUPMCfortheirresearchpurposes.

IwishtostressthattheImPACTtestingproceduresarenon-invasive,andtheyposenorisksto yourstudent-athlete. Weareexcitedtoimplementthisprogramgiventhatitprovidesusthebest availableinformationformanagingconcussionsandpreventingpotentialbraindamagethatcan occurwithmultipleconcussions.TheHolyAngelsadministration,coaching,andathletictraining staffarestrivingtokeepyourchild’shealthandsafetyattheforefrontofthestudentathletic experience. Pleasereturntheattachedpagewiththeappropriatesignatures. Thebase-linetest resultsaregoodfor2years. Assuch,yourchildwillonlytaketheexameveryotheryear.If youhaveanyfurtherquestionsregardingthisprogrampleasefeelfreetocontactmeat 201-768-7822ext.222.

Sincerely,

JessicaHogan

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