Taipei American School Student Athlete Parent Handbook | SY2022-23

TAIPEIAMERICANSCHOOL

STUDENT-ATHLETE/PARENT HANDBOOK

FromtheAthleticDirector

TigerNation!WelcometoanothergreatyearofTaipeiAmericanSchoolAthletics!

IamhonoredtobeinmytenthyearatTAS,whichboastsarichtraditionofacademicandathletics excellence.Itisaprivilegetoservethestudent-athletesandcommunityinprovidingthebestathletics experienceTAScanofferateachlevelofparticipation.IamcommittedtosupportingtheTASmissionwhile cultivatingandnurturinganenvironmentofexcellence,leadership,competitivespirit,andsportsmanship. We willbecompetitiveandwewanttowin,butwewilldoittherightway,andthroughourpartnershipwiththe PositiveCoachingAlliance,wewillhelpourstudent-athletesbecome"BetterAthletes,BetterPeople."

OurupperschoolathleticteamsareproudmembersoftheInterscholasticAssociationofSoutheastAsian SchoolsConference,consistingofsixschoolsthatcompetein13sportsforboysandgirlsoverthreeseasons. OurteamsrepresentourprogramswellinIASASexchangesandchampionshipsannually.Wearehopefulin resumingIASAScompetitionsandwinningchampionshipsthisyear!Iinviteallparentsandstudentsto attendourgames,includingthosethattakeplaceoff-island.

Ourmiddleschoolathleticsprogrammirrorstheupperschoolprogramsinofferingsandspansoverthree seasons.WeofferseparateprogramsforGrade6andGrades7&8.Thisprovidesgreaterparticipation opportunities,andouryoungstudent-athletescantrynewanddifferentsportstoroundouttheirsports experience.

Weareveryfortunatetohaveastate-of-the-artTigerHealth&WellnessCenterwithahighlyexperienced anddedicatedstafftoassistourupperschoolstudent-athleteswithstrengthandconditioning.Ourqualified andexperiencedsportsmedicinestaffprovidesourstudents-athleteswithfirst-ratepreventativeservices, sportsinjuryrehabilitation,andmyriadofotherfirstresponderservices.Student-athleteinjuryprevention, safety,andwelfarearehighprioritiesandourathletictrainersprovideexcellentcoverageforall TAS practicesandcompetitions.

TheTaipeiAmericanSchoolmissionfocusesonthecompletesuccessofourstudentsandItrulybelievethat thesportsexperienceisanextensionoftheclassroomthathasthepotentialtohaveanimmenseimpacton theircontinuedcharactergrowthanddevelopment.Additionally,ourcoachesareeducators—mostare classroomteachers.Ourathleticsteamandcoachingstaffarepassionateaboutsharingtheirpositive experiencesthroughsportsandwanttoinspireandchallengeourstudent-athletestoachievesuccessand developsimilarpassions.Withoutadoubt,thebestpartofourdayisworkingwithstudent-athletes!

Pleasedonothesitatetocontactme,theathleticsstaffandcoachesifyouneedassistanceorhavequestions aboutourathleticsprograms.Thecontactinformationof UScoaches,MScoachesandSSTcoaches is availableontheStaffDirectorypageoftheTASAthletics website.

KimKawamoto

Athletic

Director,Gr.6-12

Greetings

TASAthleticsMission

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The mission of the athletic department at Taipei American School is to develop future leaders by cultivating an environment that promotes education, healthy competition, and personal growth through athletics. The department supports the mission and standards of Taipei American School by providing equitable opportunities for student athletes to participate in quality international athletic competition, while placing intrinsic value on integrity, ethical conduct, academic excellence, athletic achievement and competitive spirit. ”

I.INTRODUCTION

TheTaipeiAmericanSchool(TAS)AthleticsStudent-Athlete/ParentHandbookisareferenceguide forstudent-athletesandparentsconcerningthepoliciesthatgoverninterscholasticathleticsat TAS. Soundreasoning,goodjudgmentandadherencetotheschool’scorevaluesofHonesty,Respect, Responsibility,KindnessandCouragewillbethestandardbywhichsituationsoutsidethesestatedrulesand regulationsaredeterminedandevaluated.

ParticipationintheTASathleticprogramisvoluntary;thus,competitioninathleticsisaprivilegeand notaright.Withthisprivilege,thestudent-athleteisexpectedtoconformtothehighstandardsoftheathletic program.Thisprivilegemayberevokedifthestudent-athletefailsorrefusestocomplywiththespiritofthe rules,policiesandprocedures.

II.TASPHILOSOPHYOFATHLETICS

ThefundamentalprincipleforcompetitiveathleticsatTASisservingtheeducationofthestudent. Athleticspromotesandsupplementstheregularcurricularprogramatschool.Ourconcernisthepersonal developmentofeachstudent-athlete,andeventhoughwinningisimportant,thecoach’sprimaryinterestis thestudent-athletes’personalgrowthandemotionalstability Withthisinmind,eachcoachshouldmake everyattempttoinstillthefollowinginourstudent-athletes: a)thecompetitiveurgetoexcel b)thecommitmenttobethebestthattheycanbe c)theacceptanceofofficials’decisionswithoutargument d)anunderstandingoftheirsport e)theloveandrespectfortheirsport f)ahighsenseofhonor,dutyandethicalcharacterthatisnecessaryforteamplay g)theknowledgethatparticipationisitsownreward,andthespecialprivilegesforparticipantsare nottobeexpectedorcondoned h)acooperativespirit i)asenseofrepresentingtheircommunity

TASispartneredwiththePositiveCoachingAlliance(PCA),dedicatedtodeveloping“Better Athletes,BetterPeople”byworkingtoprovideallyouthandhighschoolstudent-athletesapositive, character-buildingyouthsportsexperience.AllcoachescompleteaPCAcertificationeverytwoyears.Please visithttps://www.positivecoach.org/formoreinformationonPCA.

III.CONFERENCEAFFILIATION

TAScompetesinterscholasticallyasamemberoftheInterscholasticAssociationofSoutheastAsian Schools(IASAS)alongwithInternationalSchoolBangkok(ISB),theInternationalSchoolofKuala Lumpur(ISKL),InternationalSchoolManila(ISM),JakartaInterculturalSchool(JIS),andSingapore AmericanSchool(SAS).TASalsocompetesagainstlocal andotheron-islandandoff-islandinternational schools.

IV.MESSAGETOPARENTS

ParentsarevitaltotheTASathleticsprogram.Theseguidelinesareprovidedtoyoubecauseyourson ordaughterhasindicatedadesiretoparticipateinTASinterscholasticsportsandyouhaveexpressedyour willingnesstopermithim/hertocompete.Astudentwhoelectstoparticipateinathleticsismakingachoice ofself-disciplineandgoodtraininghabits.Participationinsportsprovidesawealthofopportunitiesand experienceswhichassiststudentsinpersonalgrowthanddevelopment.

Bothparentingandcoachingareextremelychallengingvocations,andthepartnershipbetween parentsandcoachesisakeydynamictotheoverallgrowthexperienceofastudent-athlete.Byestablishing anunderstandingofeachposition,wearebetterabletoaccepttheactionsoftheotherforthebenefitofthe student-athlete.Asparents,whenyourchildrenbecomeinvolvedinourprogram,youhavetherightto understandtheexpectationsthatareplacedonyourchild.Thisbeginswithclearcommunicationfromyour student-athlete’scoach.

A. Coach/ParentRelationships

Ourcoachesareexperienced,professionaleducators.Theyusetheirexperienceandexpertise tocoachyoungmenandwomenandarerequiredtomakejudgmentdecisionsbaseduponevaluation ofpracticeperformanceandwhattheybelievetobeinthebestinterestofallthoseintheirprogram. Certaintopicscanandshouldbediscussedwithyourstudent-athlete’scoach.

1. Communicationyoucanexpectfromyour

•Philosophyofthecoach

coach

•Expectationsthecoachhasforyourstudent-athleteaswellastheteam

•Locationsandtimesofpractices,contestsandevents(thisinformationisalsoavailableonthe Practice&CompetitionSchedulepage ofourathleticswebsite;student-athletesmustconsultwith thecoachbeforemissinganyscheduledsessions)

•Teamrequirementsandrules

•Procedurestofollowshouldyourchildbeinjuredduringparticipation

•Disciplineresultingintherestrictionordenialofyourchild’sparticipation

•Theavailabilityofthecoachtospeakwithyouaboutyourchildifyoushouldhaveaconcern

2. Communicationcoachescanexpectfromparents

•Generalconcernsexpresseddirectlytothecoach(atappropriatetimes)

•Notificationofanyscheduleconflictwhichmayinvolveanabsencefrompracticesoracontest wellinadvance

•Notificationofhealthorfamilyconcernsthatmayimpactyourstudent-athlete

•Yoursupportfortheprogramandpositiveencouragementforallinvolved

3. Appropriateconcernstodiscusswithcoaches

•Waystoassistinyourchild’simprovement

•Physicalandmentaltreatmentofyourchild

•Concernsaboutyourchild’sbehavior

4. Issuesnotappropriatetodiscusswithcoaches

•Playingtime

•Strategy,playcalling

•Otherstudent-athletes

5. Keepingathleticsinperspective

•Emphasizethatacademicsmustalwayscomefirst,andassistyourchildwithgoodtime managementstrategies.

•Useathleticsasawaytoteachourchildrenhowtointeractwithotherpeopleduringemotional situations.Helpyourchildunderstandthatathleticabilityvarieswithbodymaturityandthat effortisjustasimportant,ifnotmoreimportant,asnaturalability

6. Supportingtheprogram

•Besupportiveofthecoachingstaff.Beingonasuccessfulteamisimportanttoyour student-athlete.Supportthecoaches’preparationplan.Talktoyourstudent-athletefrequently abouthowthingsaregoingwithhis/hersport.Makearrangementstotalktothecoachesprivately andearlyaboutperceivedproblems.

•Besupportiveofyourstudent-athlete,ensuringhe/shehastheproperequipmentforthatsport, e.g.shoes.Attendasmanyofyourstudent-athlete’scontestsaspossible.

•Duringtheseason,takeintoconsiderationpracticeandgameswhenplanningfamilyeventsor otheractivities.

•Understandtheneedsofaparticularsport.Sometakemoreequipment,whilesometakemore time.

•Modelpositivebehavior

B. HousingRequirements(UpperSchoolOnly)

Anessentialaspectofbeingpartofaninternationalathleticsprogramishostingexchanges (competitions/tournaments)withourIASASfamilyofschoolsaswellasotherinternationalschools. WhenTAShostsanexchange/IASAStournament,TASreliesexclusivelyontheTAScommunityto providehousingforvisitingstudent-athletes.Thisisreciprocatedwhenourstudent-athletestravelto otherexchanges/IASAScompetitionsites.Allstudent-athleteswhoparticipateinathleticseach seasonarerequiredtohouseatleasttwovisitingstudent-athletesduringthatsameseason.Any student-athletewhodoesnothostinthatseasonwillberequiredtohostinadifferentseasonduring thesameacademicyear.Ifstudent-athletesareunabletohouse,theyarerequiredtoprovidean alternatehostfamilypriortotheendoftryouts.Failuretocomplywiththehousingagreementwill resultintheimmediateremovalofthestudent-athletefromatryoutorateam.Thestudent-athlete willnotreceivecreditforparticipation,andthestudent-athletewillnotqualifyforawards,athletic letters,orcertificates.

Theaccommodationsdonotneedtobefancyorspecial.Hostsarenormallyexpectedtoprovide breakfastanddinnerorlightsnacks,aplacetosleep,andtransportationtoandfromtheschool.Per IASASrules,thereisacurfeweachnightat9pm,oronehourafterthefinalevent/activity Without yoursupport,IASASeventsandexchangeswouldnotbepossible.[SeeAppendix3Housing]

C. TravelExpenses(UpperSchoolOnly)

ParentscanexpecttopayuptoNT$30,000foreachtripiftheirchildisselectedtoparticipateon atravelexchangeand/oranIASASchampionshipteam.TASwillcovercostsaboveNT$30,000if thesituationarises. Student-athletes may NOT travel on their Taiwan passports. On any school trip, all travel must be under the student’s foreign passport (passportonrecordwiththeTAS admissionsoffice).IfthepassportdoesnothaveanactivevisaforTaiwanoranAlienResident Certificate(ARC),anoutboundticketwillbebookedbytheathleticsofficeinordertoexpedite thereturntravel.Ifstudentsarein-countryonaTaiwanpassport,avisarunwillbenecessary priortotravel.NostudentwillbeallowedtotravelonaschooltripusingtheirTaiwan passport.Violationsofthisrulewilljeopardizeastudent’sabilitytotravelonfuturetrips. Student-athletes must travel with a valid ARC OR valid visa and MUST use their foreign passport

that has at least six months’ validity to DEPART and ENTER Taipei

on official school trips

Individualfamiliesareexpectedtoobtainanyvisasthatarerequiredforaparticulartrip.Once notifiedofselection,travelparticipantsarerequiredtoturnintheirpassportsandARCsimmediately totheathleticdepartmentinordertoidentifyanyissueswellinadvanceoftraveldates. Parents mustsigntheacknowledgmentforminorderforyourchildtotravel Thisformisavailablein Appendix5andisalsoviewableviatheFormspageoftheathleticswebsite.

D. PTABoosterClub

TheTASPTABoosterClubisanorganizationofvolunteerparentsofstudentsandother membersofthecommunitywhoareinterestedinprovidingTASstudent-athletesagreatathletics experience.Allteamsbenefitfromtheclub'ssponsorshipofthefollowingactivities:

1.AssistwithhospitalitywhenTAShoststournaments/IASASevents

2.OperateconcessionswiththeAthleticsCouncil

3.Conductpostseasonwrap-upsocials

4.AssistwithcustomizedteamspiritT-Shirts

5.Communicatewiththecommunitytopromoteoursportsteams

ParentsareencouragedtosupportBoosterClubactivitiesbyvolunteeringtobecome members.ForadditionalinformationonthePTABoosterClub,pleasecontactpta_booster@tas.tw

V.MESSAGETOSTUDENT-ATHLETES

Youoweittoyourselftogetthemostfromyourschoolexperiences.Yourforemostresponsibilities aretobroadenyourselfanddevelopstrengthofcharacter.Youassumealeadershiprolewhenyouareonan athleticteam.Thestudentbody,theschoolcommunity,aswellasthelocalcommunityjudgeourschoolby yourconductandattitudedisplayedwhenyouareparticipatingonasportsteam.Thisleadershiprole providesyouanopportunitytocontributegreatlytoschoolspiritandcommunitypride.Youarearolemodel, especiallyforyoungerstudents.Remembertosetagoodexample.

A. CODEOFCONDUCT/SPORTSMANSHIP

TheTASvaluesofHonesty,Respect,Responsibility,KindnessandCourageserveasthe bedrockforourstudent-athletes’conductinallaspectsoftheirathleticsexperience.Itisimportant thataTASstudent-athlete’sbehaviorisabovereproachatschool,intheclassroom,andduring competition—thisisespeciallyimportantforthosewhoearntheprivilegetorepresentTASatother hostIASASschools.Allstudent-athletesshouldtreateveryonetheycomeincontactwithatschool withrespect;thisincludestheathleticdepartmentadministrativestaff,facilitiesmanagers,andthe custodialstaff.

ParticipationinTASathleticsprogramsisaprivilege,notaright.Toearnthatprivilege, administrators,coaches,andstudent-athletesmustconductthemselvesaspositiverolemodelswho exemplifygoodcharacterinamannerconsistentwiththefollowingprinciplespreceding,during,and followingathleticsevents:

Taipei American School expects spectators at athletic events to adhere to the highest standards for good sportsmanship; all spectators must be respectful of players, coaches, officials, and other spectators. We encourage applause and cheering, but we prohibit critical or derogatory comments made to anyone involved in the event. We believe that the game itself should be left to the

players, coaches, and officials, and place great importance on the principles of sportsmanship and the ideal of pursuing victory with honor

Exhibit respect and courtesy toward all participants, including opposing student-athletes and coaches, and officials;

Exercise restraint in your actions, both physical and verbal, towards other participants; Comment about other institutions, coaches, and student-athletes only in a positive manner; Refrain from making public comments critical of officials or the quality of their work.

Failuretofollowthesestandardscouldresultinapenalty,asprescribedbytheUS/MS Administration,AthleticDirector,and/orIASAS.

B. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Initiations/Hazing/Bullying

Student-athletesareexpectedtobeleadersandmentorsforyoungerstudents.Initiationrituals, hazing,andbullyingarenotacceptableandwillnotbetolerated.Weexpectourstudent-athletesto leadbyexampleandleaveapositivelegacyduringtheirtimeatTAS.

2. Lockerroomconduct

Studentsecurityandsafetyinthelockerroomfacilityareprioritiesofthecoachingstaff.Each student-athleteisresponsibleforassistinginkeepingthelockerroomareaclean,safe,andsecure.

•Lockerroomusersareexpectedtobemindfulofsafetyatalltimes.

•Lockandre-checkyourlockerbeforeleavingthelockerroom.

•Wheneverpossible,donotsharelockersorshareyourcombinationwithanyotherperson.

•Reportanymissingitemstoyourcoachoradministratorimmediately

•Cleanyourareaasyouleaveeachday

•Treatthefacilitywithrespect.

3. SocialMedia

Student-athletesareremindedtoalwaysusegoodjudgmentwhenusingsocialmedia.Think twicebeforepostingonFacebook,Twitter,orothersocialmediaplatforms.Anindividual’sonline behaviorshouldreflectthesamestandardsofrespectthatonewoulduseface-to-face.Socialmedia venues,includingblogsandphoto-andvideo-sharingsites,areverypublic;whatyoucontribute leavesadigitalfootprint.Donotpostanythingyouwouldn'twantfriends,enemies,parents,teachers, orafutureemployertosee.

Reportanyinappropriateuseofsocialmedia—includingcyberbullyingandharassment—toa coach,teacheroradministratorimmediately

4. Language

Profanitywillnotbetoleratedatanytime.

VI.UNIFORMSANDEQUIPMENT

Alluniforms/equipmentissuedtostudent-athletesisownedbyTAS.Pleasetreatour uniforms/equipmentwithrespect.Uniformsmayshrink,fade,orbleedcolorifwashedinhotwater.In addition,ourlogos,numbers,andscreensmaycrackandpeeloffiftemperaturesettingsforwashingand dryingaretoohot.Therefore,donotwashuniformsinhotwaterandavoiddryingonhottemperature settings.Pleasewashuniformsincoldwaterandhangtodry.Besuretoreadthetagsontheclothfor washinganddryinginstructions.Whenindoubt,speaktothecoachbeforelaunderinguniforms.Ifthe uniformneedstobereplaced,thestudent-athletewillbeexpectedtopayforthereplacementitem.

Itistheresponsibilityofthestudent-athleteto personallysignoutandreturnallschoolissued equipmenttotheircoachattheendoftheirseason.Allteamuniformsandequipmentaretobereturnedtothe coachimmediatelyafterthelastpractice,contest,orscheduledmeetingbythecoach.Student-athletesshould nevergivetheirschoolissuedequipmentoruniformtoanyoneelsetoreturnforthem.Coacheskeep accuraterecordsofschoolissuedinventory,andifthereareanyitemsnotreturnedattheendoftheseason, thestudent-athletewillbeplacedonanindebtedlist.Student-athletesarenotpermittedtokeeptheir uniformsattheendofaseason.Athleticuniformsarecostlytoreplace,andmanyofouruniformsarecustom madeandcannotbematched.Student-athleteswhoareindebtedwillnotbeissuedanyotherschooluniform orprotectiveequipmentforanothersportseasonuntiltheycleartheirindebtednesswiththecoachorathletic office.Iftheuniformislost,altered,orruined,thestudent-athletewillbeheldresponsible atthe replacementcostofNT$4000(forany/allofauniformset).Coacheswillalsobeinstructedtowithhold the presentationofathleticawardsuntilthemissingitemsofinventoryhavebeenreturnedorpaidfor Seniors willnotbeissueddiplomasandcap/gownsforgraduationceremonyuntilalloutstanding equipment/uniformshavebeenreturnedormonetarilyreimbursed.

Uniformsmustcoverundergarments;spandexmustbethesamecolorastheuniform.Hatsand/or headbandsshouldbeofauniformcolorandconsistentwithteammates.Headcoacheswilldetermine appropriatepracticeattire.Allstudentsmustdressindesignatedareasandnotinpublic.Allathletic departmentuniforms,gear,andequipmentwilladheretotheTASAthleticsStyleGuide[SeeAppendix4 TASStyleGuide].

VII.SPORTSMEDICINE

Thesportsmedicineteamiscomposedofthreecertifiedathletictrainers(ATs)whoseresponsibilities aretoprovidecomprehensiveandaccessiblehealthcaretostudent-athletes.Athletictrainersarehighly qualified,multi-skilledhealthcareprofessionalswhocollaboratewithphysicianstoprovideprimarycare, injuryandillnessprevention,wellnesspromotionandeducation,emergentcare,examinationandclinical diagnosis,therapeuticinterventionandrehabilitationofinjuriesandmedicalconditions.Athletictrainersare consideredoneofthemanymedicalprofessionalsthatmakeupthemultidisciplinaryteamapproachtosports medicine.TheTASSportsMedicineteamaimstooptimizethesafety,health,andperformanceofall student-athletesandsportsteams.Intheeventofastudent-athleteinjury,theATswillbethefirstlineof defenseandwillbetheonlypersonneltomakereturntoplaydecisions.Iftheinjuryisaconcussion,theTAS concussionmanagementprotocolwillbeactivated.

Aconcussionaffectsnotjustastudent-athlete’sathleticparticipation,butalsoacademicparticipation andoverallwell-being.Forthesereasons,TAShasadedicatedandspecializedteamoffaculty,the ConcussionManagementTeam(CMT),tosupportstudentswhohavesufferedaheadinjuryorconcussion throughouttheirrecovery.TheCMT’spurposeistooversee,manage,andguideaninjuredstudentthrougha

gradualreturntotheclassroomandsport.TheCMTwillimplementanindividualizedConcussion ManagementPlandesignedwiththelatestrecommendedproceduresandprotocolstosupportrecovery TheseincludeagradualReturntoLearnProtocolandReturntoPlayProtocol.TheConcussionManagement Planwillhelpguidestudentsbacktosuccess.

TAShastwoathletictrainingfacilitieslocatedinroom2C33AoftheLiuLimArtsCenterandroom 2H29oftheHennessyUpperSchoolBuilding.Sportsmedicineservicesareprovidedforourstudent-athletes throughouttheschooldayaswellasafterschool.Ourathletictrainer(s)willbeoncampusforall TAS-sponsoredactivitieswherethereisahigherriskofinjury

Ifyourstudent-athleteisinjuredorhasconcernsabouttheirhealth,he/sheshouldbookan appointmentonline(https://www.tas.edu.tw/athletics/inside-athletics/sports-medicine).Deliveringearlyand effectivehealthcareinterventionshasbeenshowntoleadtobetteroutcomes.Theathletictrainerswill communicatewithyouifaseriousinjuryarisesorifweseeyourstudent-athletefrequently

Physicals-AllstudentsarerequiredtodownloadaMedicalExaminationFormaccessibleviathe Formspageoftheathleticssiteandcompleteaphysical conductedbyamedicaldoctorpriortotryingoutfor anysportatTAS. This is an annual requirement The Nurses’Officewillfollowuponanyteammember whohasasignificanthealthalertand/ordoesnothaveayearlyphysicalonfile.Anystudentwithouta physicalpriortothestartoftryouts,willbeunabletotryoutforthatseasonuntiltheyhavecompletedthe yearlyphysical.

VIII.STRENGTHANDCONDITIONING

TheTigerHealthandWellnessCenterisopenonlytoTASstudentsandfaculty Therearetwo strengthandconditioningcoachesonstaff.Allusersmustcompleteanorientationandsafetybriefingwith thestrengthstaffpriortousingthefacility.Student-athletesarehighlyencouragedtousethefacilitiesduring allhoursofoperation,whicharepublishedontheFacilitiespageoftheathleticssite.

IX.ACADEMICRESPONSIBILITIES

a)An“F”inanyclassexcludesanstudent-athletefromallparticipation(subjecttoadminreview)

b)Three“Ds”wouldrequireaconferencewithteachers,administratorsandtheathleticdirector beforeIASASparticipationisallowed.

c)Inmostcasesitwillbeastudent-athlete’squartergradethatwillbethedeterminingfactor

d)Tofacilitatethepolicy,thefollowingwilloccur:

1)Counselorsandteachersarenotifiedofallsportsrostersassoonaspossibleafterthe selectionofteams

2)AtfourweekspriortoIASASalistofallvarsityplayerswillbegiventoUSteachers

3)TeacherscanthennotifytheADofstudent-athleteproblems.Allpartiescanthenwork togethertoimprovethestudent-athlete’sacademicstanding

4)AttwoweekspriortoIASAS,nochangeswillbemadeandrosterswillbesubmittedtothe hostschool

e)Makeupwork:Theschoolpolicystatesthatstudent-athletes haveuntiltheFridayfollowingan IASAStournamenttomakeupwork.Workthatisduethedayofdepartureshouldbeturnedinprior NotestsorquizzeswillberequiredforanIASASstudent-athletesduringthefirsttwodaysfollowing anIASASevent.ALLmissedtestsmaybemadeupasearlyasthethirddayfollowingtheir tournamentatthediscretionoftheteacher.Itistheresponsibilityofthestudent-athletetoplana makeupstrategywiththeirteacher.

X.TRYOUTS/TEAMROSTERS

Individualswhoplantotryoutforateammustmakeeveryefforttobeatthefirstdayoftryouts.In thecaseofextenuatingcircumstances,individualsneedtonotifythecoachandAthleticDirectorpriortothe firstdayoftryouts.

TryoutsshouldlastnolongerthanfivedaysforUSstudent-athletes.Coacheswillnotifyindividuals verballyoncetheyselecttheirseasonroster.Squadselectionisbasedonabilityandcutsaremadeatthe discretionofthecoach.Coacheswillprovideanassessmentforallstudent-athletesinvolvedinfinalcuts.Ifa student-athletetriesoutforateamandisnotselectedinthefirstroundofcuts,he/shecanbeinvitedtotry outforanothersportaftercoordinatingwiththeheadcoach.

Invarioussportsprograms,IASASrostersarenotreflectiveofateam’sseasonroster.Coachesmust selecttheirIASASrosters(tobeturnedintohostschools)nolaterthantheTuesdaytwoweeksprecedingthe tournamentunlessotherwisestatedbythehostschool(IASASrule).Student-athletesshouldalwaysconsult thecoachbeforemissinganytryout/practice,andnostudent-athleteshouldquitanysportwithoutfirst consultingthecoach.SeeAppendix1fortheTASSportsOfferingsMatrix.

XI.TRAINING/PRACTICESESSIONS

In-seasonstudent-athletesarerequiredtobeatallscheduledpracticesandcompetitionsunless excusedbytheirheadcoach.Student-athletesareencouragedtocommunicateassoonaspossiblewiththeir headcoachtoresolveanyscheduleconflicts.Additionally,duetothemyriadschoolactivitiesthatmanyof ourstudent-athletesalsoparticipatein,teammeetingsandgatheringswillnormallynottakeplaceduringthe schoolday

Practicesoccurintwotimeblocks.Earlypracticesarefrom3:45pm-5:15pm(allowsstudent-athletes toreachthe5:30pmbus).Latepracticeisfrom5:15-6:45pm.Coacheswillnotifyparentsinadvanceifa practicewillprecludetheuseofthelatebus(latepractice).PracticesarenotscheduledonSundaysorspecial holidayssuchasChristmasDay,Thanksgiving,andDoubleTen.Theremaybeopportunitiestoschedule optionalpracticesatthesetimesbutstudent-athletesarenotrequiredtoattendthesesessions.Student-athletes neednotbeexcusedtocompletetestsorhomeworkwhichcanbecompletedduringfreeperiodsoratother times(makeupworkfollowingexchangesareallowable).Consultationwithindividualteachersisoften helpfulinresolvingtheseissues.

Additionally,theathleticdepartmentwillprovideandmonitorOpenGymswhenfacilitiesare availabletopromoteopenplay.SeethePractice&CompetitionScheduleforinformationonOpenGym times.

XII.SPORTSPECIFICTRAINING(SST)

TheathleticdepartmentoffersseasonalSSTsessionstoprovideadditionaltimetocounteractmanyof theathleticchallengesthatourcoachesandstudent-athletesfaceatthestartofeachsportsseason. These sessionsaredesignedaspre-seasontrainingsessions.Student-athletesrosteredonanin-seasononateam MAYNOTparticipateinSSTsduringthatseason.ObjectivesofSSTsessionsmightincludeimproving cardiovascularendurance,footwork,teamchemistry,strengthandexplosion,andtheunderstandingof fundamentalmovementsanddrills.SeethePractice&CompetitionScheduleforSSTsessiontimes.

1. SSTFitness:

SSTFitnessofferingsoccuruptofourtimeseveryweekinSeasons1and2.Anyandall willingstudent-athletesfromGrade6-12areeligibletoattend.Theobjectiveofthesesessions istoconsistentlyprovidearesourceforallTASstudent-athletestoimprovetheirphysical fitnessandathleticabilityinpreparationforthesport/activityoftheirchoice.

2.SeasonalSportSSTGuidelines(USonly):

a.AllinterestedUSstudent-athletescantakepartinseasonalsportSSTofferingsin additiontoFitness.

b.SeasonalsportSSTsessionsareonlyofferedintheseasonleadinguptothe competitive season.

c.Atleast2(nomorethan3)sessionsareofferedperweekincludingSaturday morningsforapplicableprograms.Thesesessionsmaybesplitbygender(ProgramLeaders willdeterminethissplit).

d.SSTsessionsaremandatory.Student-athletesmayhaveoneexcusedabsenceper season(student-athletesmustcoordinatewithSSTcoach/leaderatleast24-hoursinadvance).

e.VarsitycoachesineachrespectivesportcanpopinorbrieflyviewanSSTsession.

f. SSTsessionswillbeallottedbasedonfacilityavailability,programofferingsand thegeneralinterestinthesportamongstudent-athletes.

3.SSTInstructionandImplementation:

SSTcurriculumcanbedeliveredinavarietyofways.Theathleticdepartmentwillwork closelywithallProgramLeaderstocreatethebesttrainingatmospherepossible.Eachvarsity headcoachisconsideredaProgramLeader,unlessotherwisespecified.ProgramLeaders collaboratewithallothercoacheswithintheprogram,theathleticdepartment,their student-athletesandpotentialtrainers.Examples:

▪ ProgramLeadersareprohibitedfromcoachingSSTsessionsinthesamesport(except inrarecircumstances).Allothercoaches/teachersareeligibletocoachSSTsessions.

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TheProgramLeadercollaborateswithcoaches/assistantstodesigncurriculumduring SST

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TheProgramLeaderorSSTCoach(es)distributestheSSTroutinedirectlyto participatingstudent-athletesforexecution.

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AllSSTcoacheswilltakeattendanceateachsession.

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SSTattendanceiscompulsoryandanyparticipantabsencesmustbecommunicatedto thecoachatleast24hoursinadvance.

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Student-athletesmayonlyparticipateinoneSSTsessionaday.Forexample,a student-athletemaynotdoSSTfitness(earlysession)andSSTsoccer(latesession).

XIII.MIDDLESCHOOLATHLETICSPROGRAM

TheMiddleSchoolathleticsprogramisdesignedtomaximizestudent-athletes’participationandtoprovide themwithagreaterrangeofchoice.Theprogramoffersseparateteamsforstudent-athletesinGrade6and combinedteamsforstudent-athletesinGrade7and8.Althoughnostudent-athleteswillbecutfromthese teams,ProgramLeaderswillassessplayersanddividestudent-athletesintoteamsbasedontheirgradeand abilitylevel.Thenumberofteamsofferedwillbedependentonthenumberofinterestedparticipantstrying outforthesport.Duetofacilityandcoachinglimitationsforsomesports(e.g.badminton,golf,tennis), student-athletesmaybeaskedtochoosetheirsecondpreferencesport.

TeamStructure:

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Coacheswillassessanddividestudent-athletesintoteamsbasedonability/skilllevel.

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Grade6student-athleteswillnotbeallowedtomoveuptoaGrade7&8team.Atthe discretionoftheathleticdirector,Grade6student-athletesandteamswillattimes competealongsidegrade7and8teams(i.e.trackandfield,swimming).

TheGrade7&8Blueteamswillcompeteweekly,whileallotherteamswillcompete lessoften.

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ProperimplementationofUpperSchoolsportphilosophiesandstrategywilloccur

▪ SeethebelowMSteamnamingconvention,withteamnameslistedbyskilllevelfrom highest(Blue)tolowest(White).Ifsign-upnumbersnecessitatemorethanfourteams ateithertheGrade6ortheGrade7&8level,additionalteamnameswillbe differentiatedusingnumbers(e.g.White1andWhite2teams).

Grade6 Blue Gold Gray White

Grade7&8 Blue Gold Gray White

Belowaretheauthorizedteamcontacts(practices/competition)foreachlevelofparticipation. Contactsareinclusiveofgames.TherearenoscheduledcontactsforSundays.

TEAM CONTACTS

Varsity 5/week JuniorVarsity 4/week Freshman 3/week

Grade7&8BlueTeam 3/week

AllotherMSteams 2/week SSTs 1-4/week

Teamswillnotbeginpracticeswithoutacoachpresent.Noequipmentistobesuppliedtoteam memberswithoutdirectsupervision.

XIV.AWARDS

Varsity,JVandfreshmanawardsarepresentedatthecompletionofeachUSsportsseason.

TASAthleticAwardsandStandards(USOnly)

Certificate of Participation –Presentedtoallfreshmanandjuniorvarsitystudent-athletescompleting theseasoningoodstanding.

Varsity Letter Certificate -Presentedtoallstudent-athletescompletingtheseasoningoodstanding thatarenotreceivingthe“SportsLetterAward”(below).

Sports Letter Award (“T”) -Presentedtoallvarsitystudent-athletesthatmadeapersonal commitmenttoattendallpracticessetbytheheadcoachandcontributepositivelytotheteam;follow behavioralguidelines;beastudent-athleteingoodstandingthroughouttheseason;andbeselectedfor theIASASTravelingTeamorplaytwoconsecutiveyearsontheVarsitySquad.

Coach’s Choice Award -anall-encompassingawardpresentedtoonevarsity,JVandfreshman student-athleteperteam;maybepresentedforleadership,character,hustle,sportsmanship, commitmentetc.

M.V.P.-Presentedtoonestudent-athletepervarsityteamasselectedbythecoachingstaff.

Outstanding Senior Athlete (End of Year award) -Selectedbythevarsitycoachingstaff,thisaward willbepresentedtooneseniorgirlssportparticipantandoneseniorboyssportparticipantattheTAS UpperSchoolSportsBanquetinMay.Performance,leadership,andbehaviorareallgivenascriteria. IASAS Scholar -Awardedtoastudent-athletewhotakes partinatleasttwoIASASeventsandearns acumulativeGPAof4.0orabove.

Sports Lettering Criteria (US Only)

Student-athletesmustmakeapersonalcommitment toattendallpracticessetbyhis/hercoachand contributepositivelytotheteam;followbehavioralguidelines;beastudentingoodstanding throughouttheseason;beselectedfortheIASASTravelingTeamorplaytwoconsecutiveyearson thevarsitysquad.

Thebelowliststhetotalnumberofeligiblestudent-athleteswhomayletterforeachsportsteam.

SEASON1 SEASON2

SEASON3

BoysandGirls

CrossCountry(IASASsquad+1)

BoysandGirls

Volleyball (IASASsquad+2)

GirlsandBoys Basketball (IASASsquad)

BoysandGirls Badminton (IASASsquad+3) BoysandGirls Soccer (IASASsquad) BoysRugby (IASASsquad+2) BoysandGirlsGolf (IASASsquad+2)

GirlsandBoys Swimming (IASASsquad+4)

BoysandGirls Baseball/Softball (IASASsquad+1) GirlsTouch(IASASsquad+2) BoysandGirls Track&Field(IASASsquad+4)

BoysandGirls Tennis (IASASsquad+3)

XV.STAFFDIRECTORY

KimKawamoto AthleticDirector Ext587

RonReduta

GregGarrison

AssistantAthleticDirector-SportsandActivities InformationDirector

AssistantAthleticDirector

Ext257 Ext590

CalebLott HeadAthleticTrainer Ext112

TakishaEdwards AssistantAthleticTrainer Ext841

TaylorStevens AssistantAthleticTrainer Ext842

YohannesTsai AthleticsScheduler Ext588

SherryLiang OfficeManager-Athletics Ext319

KallySheng Athletics/PEAdministrativeAssistant Ext584

Fordaily/weeklyup-to-datepracticeandcompetitionschedulespleasevisit https://www.tas.edu.tw/athletics/inside-athletics/schedule

Appendix2.1HeadInjuryandSuspectedConcussionProtocolforStudent-Athletes

Anystudent-athletewhoexperiencesaheadinjury(bump,jolt,orblow)willbeassessedand observedforaminimumof30minutesforasuspectedconcussionbyoneoftheAthleticTrainers.The SCAT-5,ChildSCAT-5sidelineassessmentwillbeused.

Ifastudent-athletesustainsmultipleconcussionswithintwoconsecutiveyears,theheadathletic trainerwillnotifythestudent-athleteandfamilytodeterminethebestcourseofactionmovingforward.Ona case-by-casebasis,thestudent-athletemayneedtoconsiderotheroptionsregardingtheircurrentsportof choice,dependingonthelevelofcontact.Thesportsmedicineteamandathleticsdepartmentwillassistthe student-athleteandfamilytodetermineamoresuitablesportfortheirspecificcase.Repeatedheadtraumain middleandhighschoolagedchildrencancauselongtermbraindamage,especiallysincethebrainisstill developingattheseages.

Ifaconcussionissuspected,thestudent-athleteshouldnotbeleftaloneandshouldbemonitoredfor worseningsymptoms.Ifsymptomsworsenandbecomeemergent,thestudent-athletewillbetransportedto thenearestemergencydepartment.

Ifnosignsorsymptomsofaconcussionarepresentduringtheinitialobservationperiod,returnto playisstillnotadvisable.Aparent/guardianwillbenotifiedoftherisksofreturningtoplay.Anyactivity shouldproceedwithcaution,understandingthatsymptomscanappearovertime,andthatthestudent-athlete shouldbeobservedcloselyduringandaftertheactivity.

Anystudent-athletethatisdiagnosedwithaconcussionwillnotreturntoplayonthedayofinjury. Theywillberequiredtocompletetheschool’sreturn-to-playprotocolandbereleasedbytheAthleticTrainer beforereturningtoanyphysicalactivities.Ifthestudent-athletewasexaminedbyamedicaldoctor,a doctor’snotemustbeprovidedandgiventotheschoolnurseandAthleticTrainerbeforethestudent-athlete canreturntophysicalactivities.

Ifastudent-athletesustainsmultipleconcussionswithintwoconsecutiveyears,theheadathletic trainerwillnotifythestudent-athleteandfamilythattheycannolongerparticipateinthatsport(typicallya contactsport).Thesportsmedicineteamandathleticsdepartmentwillworkwiththestudent-athleteand familytofindanon-contactsportforthestudent-athletetoparticipatein,ifinterested.Repeatedheadtrauma inmiddleandhighschoolagedchildrencancauselongtermbraindamage,especiallysincethebrainisstill developingattheseages.

Appendix2.2TaipeiAmericanSchoolConcussionandReturn-to-Play(RTP)Protocol

Appendix3.1Housing–IASASRulesandGuidelines

I.A.S.A.SRULES&GUIDELINES

(Revised:05/06)

Each participant and his/her parent must sign and return this form before traveling or hosting. By doing so, theyacknowledgethattheyfullyunderstandandagreetoabidebytheseRULES&GUIDELINES.

PARTICIPANTS

1 Smoking, drinking alcohol, drug abuse, cheating, deceit, inappropriate sexual behavior, flagrant curfewviolations and violations of the “off limits” areas as wellasaidingandabettinganyoftheabovewillnotbepermittedduring anyIASASevent

When a student commits an infraction relating to alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, cheating, deceit, disrespect, flagrant curfew / “off limits” areas violations, as well as aiding and abettinganyoftheabove,thefollowingshall apply:

i Thestudentmaynolongerparticipateinthatconvention.

ii Thestudentwillbesenthomeathis/herparents’expenseifitisfeasibletodoso

iii Uponreturntoschool,thefollowingconsequenceswillapply:

● Appropriatecounselingwillberequired

● Thestudentwillberequiredtospend all freeperiodsandbreaks(includinglunchbreaks)ina supervisedenvironment Thisconsequencewilllastfor20schooldaysfollowingthe determinationoftheinfractionoftheIASASrule

● Thestudentmustleavecampusattheendoftheregularschooldayandmaynotcometoschool onweekends/holidaysforaperiodof40instructionaldays Anyexceptionsmusthave administrativeapproval,ie additionalstudy,bandconcert,curriculartrips

● Thestudentwillbeexcludedfromco curricularactivitiesforaperiodof40schooldays followingthedeterminationoftheinfraction ThestudentwillbeexcludedfromanyIASAS season/activitythatbeginswithinthis40 dayperiod.

● Consequencesrelatedtothirdsportseasoninfractionsmaycarryovertothefollowingschool yearincasesoflatediscovery.

● RevocationofIASASAwards:Studentswillbeineligibleforanyawardspertainingtothe activity.

● OtherIndividualSchool’sConsequences: Dependingontheseverityandspecificsofthe infraction,individualIASASschoolsmaylevyotherconsequencesaspertheirschool policy/handbooks,e.g.out of schoolsuspension,exclusionfromallIASASeventsforoneyear.

iv. For a second offense, the student will automatically be excludedforonecalendaryearfromallIASASevents, includingthesameconventionthefollowingyear.

v. If at any time a studentissuspendedfromfurthercompetitionorinvolvementinanevent,thentheonlyresults affectedwillbethosehappeningaftertheinfraction,andallpre infractionresultswillstand

vi ConsequenceswillbecarriedoverifthestudenttransferstoanotherIASASschool

2 Participants must notify coaches of hosts before leaving tournament/convention sites Exploration of the local environmentwillnotbepermittedwithouttheknowledgeandconsentofthehostparent/guardian

3. Undernocircumstancesmayhousingassignmentsbechanged.

4 Allvisitingstudentsmustreturntothehostfamilies’housebeforecurfew assetbythehostschool Telephonecalls willbemadetoeachstudenteverynighttoensurethatallstudentshavereturnedsafelyandontime.Oncea studentisinandhasansweredthecurfewcallhe/shemaynotleavethehouse.Note,however,thatshouldanevent

finishsolatethatstudentshavelessthanonehourtomakecurfew,thecurfewwillbeextendedsothattheyhaveat leastonehourtomakecurfew 5. Alllawsofthehostcountrymustbeobserved.Guidelinesaretobeprovidedbyhostschoolsasrequired. 6. NodisciplinaryactionwillbetakenbytheTournament/ConventionDirectorwithoutdirectcommunicationwith therespectivecoach/sponsorortripAdministrator. 7 Thehostschoolwillarrangetransporttoandfromtheairportaswellasthetournament/conventionsite 8. Anyproblemsarisingduringtheconventionshouldbereportedimmediatelytothehostschoolforcorrective measures. 9 Studentmedicalreleaseformswillbeavailableattheconventionsiteeachdayoftheevent 10 AllstudentsmustcarrytheirTournament/ConventionIdentificationCardswiththem

HOSTFAMILIES

1. All host families will be provided with complete Tournament/Convention details (schedules, curfews, policies, procedures,emergencyphonenumbersforcoachesandimportanttournamentpersonnel,etc.). 2. Host parents/guardians will not offerhousingunlessoneoftheparents/guardiansispresentfortheduration ofthetournament/convention. 3. Hosts are expected to cooperate with Tournament/Convention Director in ensuring student compliance with all IASASpoliciesrelatingtoparticipation.

4 Any student who shows reluctance to fully comply with the above rules and regulations shall be reported to the Tournament/Convention Director who will report the matter to the student’s coach and Administrator in charge withtheexpectationthatactionwillbetaken All participants must comply with the group’s established dress code on both departing and return flights, as well as closing awards ceremonies The TAS travel dress coderequiresallparticipantstodressfortripsandawardceremonies usingthefollowingguidelines*:

ClosingCeremony:Dressshoes noflip flops G. On travel days only (for departing and returning flights): conservative, clean, closed toe shoes in excellent condition;shoeswithlacesmustbelacedandtied.

*Note: Failure to comply with the dress code may result in a student not traveling or partaking in the closing award ceremony. IASASrulesapplytoallgroupstravelingoverseasandduringeventshostedbyTASthatincludeoverseasteams. Thatis,theserulesapplytoexchanges,etc.andarenotrestrictedtoIASASevents.

SomeSuggestionsforHosting

The TAS Athletic Department would like to thank you for hosting our guests!

OpeningyourhomestohostvisitingstudentsisanimportantpartofIASAS,aswellasotherschoolsinthe internationalcommunity Thewonderfulculturalexchangesandathleticcompetitionswhichbenefitour UpperSchoolstudentswouldnotbepossiblewithoutyourwarmhospitality Thefollowingisalistof frequentlyaskedquestionsandsuggestionsthatcanhelpyourfamilyandguestshaveapositiveexperience.

● HostFamilyPrimaryResponsibilities

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Hostfamiliesarerequiredtoprovideguestsaplacetosleep,transportation,food,laundry,and awarmwelcome.Pleasetreatthestudentsyouhostthewayyouwouldwantyourown childrentobetreated.

HOSTINGFAQs

What are the IASAS Rules?

IASASrulesareincludedinthehousingrequestletterandarealsoincludedinthisappendix.Allhost studentsandvisitingstudentsareexpectedtoabidebytheIASASrulesandguidelines,includingadherence tothe9:00pmcurfew.Studentsmustacknowledgeandreadtherulesinouronlinesign-up,butareview togetherwithyoursonordaughterisimportanttoensureyouarefamiliarwiththerules.Studentsarenot allowedtochangetheirhousingarrangements.

When should I pick up and/or drop off my guests at TAS?

Pickupanddropofftimesforeachdayarelistedonyourhostingsheet.Pleasenotethatsometimesflights aredelayedorvisitinggroupsexperiencelostluggage,visadelays,orheavytrafficonthehighway Wedo ourbesttoestimatearrivalpickuptimesandkeepourwelcometalksasbriefaspossibletogetyouonyour wayhomewithyourguests.Bepreparedtobeflexible.Starttimesandscheduleswillbeprovidedtohost familiesforeachhostingevent.Youneedtoprovidetransportationdailyusingthemodeoftransportthatyou normallyuse.ThetimetheyneedtobeatschoolonSundayisdependentontheirflightdeparture;that informationisincludedatthebottomofyourhostingsheet.

How do visiting students get to our homes when they arrive?

Pleaseplantopickupyourvisitorandtheirsuitcasesbycarortaxiatthesuggestedtimeanddate.

Planning for Arrival Day Food

Arrivaldaydinnershouldbesomethingeasyandflexible;thisissoyoudonotendupbeingdisappointed thatyouspentalotoftimeplanningamealthatgetscoldduetoateam’slatearrival.Iftheteamarrivesearly andyourhomeisnearschool,youmaybeabletoeatanearlydinnerinTianmuwithyourguests.Inmost cases,flightsdonotarriveearlyenough,andthestudentsaretiredandreadytoheadhometoeatandrestas soonaspossible.

How will students get back and forth to school?

Weaskthatyouaccompanyyoursonordaughtertopickupyourguestsonarrivaldayifitisconvenient. Eacheveningitisimportanttodiscusswithyourguestswhattimetheyneedtoleavetobeoncampusforthe startofthenextday.Pleasehelpmakesuretheywakeupontimetoeatbeforeheadingtoschool.Youor yoursonordaughtershouldexpecttoaccompanyyourTASstudentbyprivatecar,taxi,bus,orMRTifit

worksforyourlocation.Theycanreturnbytaxioryournormalmethodoftransportyouusuallyusewith yourson/daughter

When we are unable to drive them, are taxis OK to use? MRT?

Yes,thestudentswhovisithavetakentaxisandtheMRTeachyear Instructallstudentsnevertotravel in taxisalone.Theymustbeaccompaniedbyahostwhentraveling.Wedonotallowthemtotravelalone. Weassigntheminhousesbypairstomakethiseasier.Iftheymusttakeataxi,youareexpectedtopaytheir taxifare;youcangivethemanestimateofwhatitshouldcosteachdirectionsotheyknowaheadoftime whattoexpect.Remindthemtoalwayscarrytheirbluecardswithyourphonenumberandaddressin Chinesewrittenonthem.ItishelpfultohaveamapwithChinesenotationsifyourhouseishardtofind. StudentsmayalsotaketheMRTifthatistheeasiestandmosteconomicalwaytotraveltoyourhome. They mustbeaccompaniedbyyourson/daughteroraparent/hostfamilymembertoensuretheyknow wheretogetonandoff.Pleaseprovideamapandgooverdetails(stationnames,locations;timetravel,etc.) ifyouintendtohavethemusetheMRT

Where will they eat dinners?

Thefirstnighttheyarriveitishighlypossibletheywilljoinyoufordinner,dependingupontheirarrival time.Hostsareresponsibleforprovidingbreakfastanddinner;ifyoutakeyourguestoutforameal,youare expectedtopayforyourguests.Duringthedaytime,studentsareexpectedtopayfortheirownlunches. Pleaseremembercurfewisat9:00pmeachevening(exceptionforSaturdayiftheawardsbanquetrunslate). Dinnerplansshouldnotgolateaseveryoneneedstobehomebeforethecurfewdeadlinetoreceivethe curfewcall.Itisnotappropriatetotakeyourguestsouttodinnerandkeepthemoutaftercurfew

What kind of sleeping arrangements work best?

Weaskthatyouputthestudentssomewherewithadoortheycanclose,preferablyinthesameroom.Allof ourvisitorsliveintropicalcountries,sotheymayappreciateaheaterorextrablanketsduringTaipei’scooler months.

Must we have a bed for each student?

Abedispreferred,butcotsand/orsleepingbagswithamattressonthefloorareacceptable.Appropriate cushioningonthefloorisimportanttoensurecomfortandsufficientsleep.Someofourlocalstorescarry greatinflatablemattresses(NT$1400-2000)whichcanbeinflatedanddeflatedelectronically;thesecomein handywhenyouhavehousegueststhroughouttheyear

Must a parent always be home when the students are here?

Yes;oneorbothTASparentsmustbelivinginthehouse,sleepingthereatnight,aswellaswelcomingthe studentshomeeacheveningandhopefullybeavailabletohelpwithtransportation.Weinstructstudentsto talkabouttheirschedulesanddailyplanswithyoueachmorning.Thismayhelpensurethatyourguestsare homeandinthehousebycurfew Thestudentsmustbeinyourhouseby9:00pmeachevening.Students maynotgobackoutforanyreasonaftercurfew.

Can students attend team dinners?

TeamdinnersareNOTallowedbyIASASRules.

If a student has arrived home late, what do we do?

Thestudent-athlete’scoachwilleithercallyourhomeeacheveningaftercurfew(9:00pm)orwilluseateam groupchattocommunicatewithplayers.Explainthatthestudentisabsent,andtellthatcoachtoinformthe athleticdirectorortournamentdirectorwhowillhandleitfromthere.Ifyourguestisnothomeby9:00pm andyoudonotreceiveacallfromthecoach,pleasereachouttotheathleticdirectorortournamentdirector (listedonyourhostingsheet).

In case of unacceptable behavior, who do we call?

Youmaycallastudent’scoachorhis/herschooladministratorifonehasalsomadethejourney;youcanalso callthehotelatwhichtheyarestaying.Allofthisinformationislistedonyourhostingsheet.Ifyoucannot reachthestudent’scoachorhis/herschooladministrator,pleasecall:KimKawamoto(AthleticDirector)at 0978705505.

In case of a medical emergency, who do we contact?

PleasecontactMs.KimKawamoto(cell:0978705505).Alsomakesuretocontactthestudent’scoachor schooladministrator. HospitalswithemergencyroomsnearTASareVeteransHospital,201ShihPaiRoad andShinKongHospital,95WenChangRoad.Eachvisitingcoach/AICwillalsohavealocalcellphoneand thephonenumberwillbeannotatedonthehostingsheet.

Will we be notified if a visiting student has a medical condition or religious restrictions?

Yes;itisnotedonthehostingsheet.However,itisbesttodoublecheckwithyourguestswhentheyarrive, especiallyaboutallergiestopetsordietrestrictions.Eachschoolsendsusinformationontheirhousingform; however,somethingsmaynotbereportedtous.Encouragestudentstoreportanyallergicreactionsorother medicalissuesthatarisepromptlytotheircoachesoradministratorsandtheAthleticDirector

How can we arrange carpools if necessary?

Onyourhostingsheet,youwillfindalistofstudentswhoarefromthesameschoolasyourguests. Telephonenumbersareprovided.

What

is expected on Sunday morning for departure?

MosthostfamiliesbringtheirgueststoTASbycartosay“good-bye”andensurethattheirguestsarriveat schoolontimeandsafelyfortheirgroupdeparturebus.Mostdeparturesareveryearly;wegraciouslythank youforyourhospitality.

Should we check in with our guests’ parents back home?

Moststudentshavetheirowncellphones;therefore,theywillmostlikelyusetheircellphonetocheckin withparentstoletthemknowtheyaresafeandsettled.Ifastudentdoesnothaveacellphone,youmight allowthemanemailortomakeaquickphonecalluponarrival,whichismuchappreciatedbyparentsat home!

PleasecontactAthleticDirectorMs.KimKawamoto(cell:0978705505)ifyouneedassistance.

Appendix4.1–TASStyleGuide(Amended Sep11,2017)

ThefollowingstandardsandguidelineswerecreatedtobringconsistencytothewaywecommunicateaboutTaipeiAmerican School AllTAScommunitymembershavearesponsibilitytopresenttheTASbrandcorrectlyinallformsofcommunication, whetheritoccursinprint,online,inclothing,orotheritems Thefollowingstandardsandguidelinesmustbeutilizedinallprint anddigital,internalandexternalcommunicationandintheproductionofitemsforschooluse

LOGOS

Thelogoisthefaceandsignatureofthebrand.Itconnectsthebrandtoallformsofcommunication.Themoreconsistentalogo looksandisused,themorelikelyitwillberememberedandmakeanimpact.Pleaseadheretothefollowingguidelineswhenusing thelogospicturedbelow.

Thebluemaybereplacedbyyellow

Thislogocanonlygoontopofgray,white,blue, andyellowbackgrounds. Nooutlinecanbeusedanditmustalwaysface rightasyoulookattheprint.

Colorsmaynotbemodified

Itcanonlyappearonblue,yellow,gray,andwhite backgrounds

Theyellowmaybereplacedbyblue

Thislogocanbeoutlinedinblue,yellow,orwhite colors

Itcanappearonblue,yellow,gray,orwhite backgrounds

AthleticsTiger

AthleticsTigerinChineseCalligraphy

TigerFace

AthleticsT

ThisistheofficialTASTigerlogo primary Colorsmaynotbemodified

Itcanonlyappearonblue,yellow,gray,andwhite backgrounds

VariationsoftheofficialTASTigerlogo Colorsmaynotbemodified

Itcanonlyappearonblue,yellow,gray,andwhite backgrounds

PrimaryTigerLogo

TigerNationlogo

Itcanappearonblue,yellow,orgraybackgrounds

Colorsmaynotbemodified. Itcanappearonblue,yellow,gray,orwhite backgrounds

AthleticsGoTigers!

Notethatthenon athleticlogosmaybeusedaswatermarks(whennotusedonletterhead)

TYPEFACES(FONTS)

Typefacesunifythelookofdifferenttypesofschoolitemsthatservevariouspurposes Thetypefacesdisplayedbeloware suggestedforuseonitemsthatrepresenttheschool Pleaseadheretothefollowingguidelineswhenusingthesefonts Everyitem producedshouldatleasthave“TAS”writtenonit.

(Arial)

Availableforschool wideuse.

Availableforschool wideuse.

(AgencyFB,bold/allcapitals)

(LucidaHandwriting)

(COLLEGE)

Availableforschool wideuse

Availableforuseforanyathleticitems. Fontmaybeusedtowrite“Taipei”,“Tigers”,or“TAS”as picturedtotheleft

Fontmaybewrittenstraightorwitha30%arcaspictured totheleft

(BallPark) (Collegiate)

Availableforuseforanyathleticitems

Fontmaybeusedtowrite“Taipei”aspicturedtotheleft

Thebluemaybereplacedbyyellow.

Thislogocanbeoutlinedinblueoryellow. Itcanappearonblue,yellow,gray,orwhitebackgrounds.

Ifusingflagsonyourdesign/apparel,bothUSandTaiwan flagsmustbedisplayed

COLOR

Colorsmakeabrandmorecohesiveandrecognizable.Colorsareidentifiableasthelogoandthename,andareimportantin creatingprideandunity.Pleaseadheretothefollowingguidelineswhenusingthecolorspicturedbelow.

TheTASathleticcolorsmustbeused onathleticitems,andmayalsobe usedonanyschool wideitem

BRANDEDITEMPRODUCTION

Appendix6–LightningPolicy

ProtocoltoEvacuateOutdoorLocations: Atthesightofalightningflash,alloutdooractivitiesmustcease,andall students,coaches,administratorsandanyotherbystandersshouldtakeshelterinsideofabuilding.Thereisa 30 minute,flash freeperiodpriortoreturntoplayoutdoors.Example:Atthesightofalightningflash,theAthletic Trainerwillstarta30 minuterunningclock.Everynewflashrestartstheclock.Whenthe30 minutetimerrunsout, returntooutdooractivitiesmaycommence.

Twoloud,longwhistleblows=Clearallfields,tenniscourts,golffacility,andanyotheroutdoorlocation

Oneloud,longwhistleblow=Itissafetoreturntooutdoorlocations

Primary Protocol:

ThunderBolt: Thishandhelddevicedetectsandtracksthemotionofstormcellsbydetectingthelightningactivity withinthecell.Wehaveonedeviceoncampus,locatedintheTigerHealthandWellnessCenterwiththeAthletic Trainer.Thisdeviceissettosoundanalarmwhenelectricalactivityis5.5miles/9kmaway.Whenthealarmsounds, theAthleticTrainerondutywillblowthewhistleaccordingly.

Secondary Protocol: Usedwhenpracticingoffcampusorwhen Thunder Bolt detectiondeviceisnotavailable.

Flash toBang Method:TheNationalSevereStormsLaboratory(NSSL),NationalCollegiateAthleticAssociation (NCAA)andtheNationalAthleticTrainers’Association(NATA)recommendtheuseoftheflashtobangratiotohelp determinewhencovershouldbetakenwhennolightningdetectorisavailable.Thismethodrequiresnoequipmentand isaneasywaytodeterminethedistancefromthelastlightningstrike.Tousetheflash to bangmethod,begincounting onthelightningflash,andstopcountingwhentheassociatedthunderisheard.Dividethisnumber(inseconds)by5to determinethedistance(inmiles)tothelightningflash. Forexample,ifthetimeinsecondsbetweenthelightningbeing spottedandthethunderbeingheardisequalto30,dividethatby5,andyouget6(30/5=6) Therefore,thatlightning flashwasapproximately6milesawayfromtheobserver Whilelightninghasbeenrecordedtostrikeat10miles,the ruleofthumbusedforsafetyisa6mile/96kmdistance Thus,seekingshelterisrecommendediflightningis 6 miles/9.6kmawayorless Examplesofsafeandunsafelocations:

1. SafeLocations:

a. Abuildingnormallyoccupiedbypeople,withwiringandplumbingthathasbeengrounded.

b. Ifbuildingsarenotavailable,thencertainotherspacesareconsideredsafe:vehicles,includingschool buses,withahardmetalroof(notconvertiblesorgolfcarts)withthewindowsshut.Individualsshould nottouchthemetalframeworkofthevehicleaswellasthesteeringwheel,ignitionkeys,and/orradio.

a.

Appendix7–IASASHeatManagementGuidelinesforOutdoorActivities&Sports Appendix7– IASASHeatManagementGuidelinesforOutdoorActivities&Sports (cont.)

Appendix9–TigerHealth&WellnessCenterPoliciesandGuidelines

Thefollowingguidelinesshouldbehonoredatalltimesintheweightroom:

1. TheremustbeaTASAthleticDepartmentteammemberpresentforanyworkoutperformedby studentsandotherfaculty

2. Theweightroomisprimarilyforusebyupperschoolstudentsandfaculty.Classeswhowishto accesstheweightroomduringdaytimehoursmustworkaroundthosealreadyutilizingthefacility

ParentsandfriendsoffacultyareNOTpermittedtousetheTigerHealthandWellnessCenterwithout expresswrittenconsent.

3. MiddleSchoolstudentsareprohibitedfromusingtheTigerHealthandWellnessCenter

4. TASAlumarenotpermittedtousetheTigerHealthandWellnessCenter

5. Shirts,athleticshoes,andproperathleticattiremustbewornatalltimes.

6. LowerBodyWear:Athleticshorts,pants,tights,etc.Nojeansornon-athleticwear

7. UpperBodyWear:T-shirts,tanks,andsweatshirts.

8. Footwear:Athleticshoesonly.Noopentoeshoesallowed.

9. Usersareresponsibleforallvaluablesandpersonalitems. Personalbelongingssuchasbackpacks, wallets,etc.,maynotbeplacedanywhereintheTigerHealthandWellnessCenter Thereisstorage locatedoutsidetheweightroomforpersonalbelongings.

10.Usersshouldnotattempttouseequipmentonwhichtheyhavenotreceivedinstruction.Usershould askthesupervisorondutyifinstructionisneeded.

11. Coveringthepaddedequipmentwithatowelhelpsprolongthelifeoftheequipmentandkeeps everythingcleanforthenextuser

12. Usersshouldimmediatelyreportanyinjuryorfacility/equipmentproblemstothesupervisoronduty

13. Usersmustremoveandrackallweightsafterusingapieceofequipment.Dumbbellsmustbe returnedtotheproperstoragestation.

14.CollarsaremandatoryonallOlympicbarswheninuse.

15. Usersshouldnotmoveequipmentaroundormodifyequipmentinanyway

16. Useexercisemachinesandequipmentonlyfortheirintendeduse.

17. Slammingordroppingoffreeweightsisprohibited.Weightsshouldnotbeleanedagainstwalls, glass,orequipment.

18. Spottersareencouragedwhenappropriate.

19. Screamingoruseofoffensivelanguagewillnotbetoleratedinthefacility

20. Equipmentandtowelsshallnotberemovedfromtheareaforanyreason.

21. Medicalcheck-upandapprovalbyapersonalphysicianbeforeparticipationinanyphysicalactivity ishighlyrecommendedespeciallyformenover40,womenover50,andpersonswithanypotentially limitingphysicalcondition(pregnancy,backorheartproblems,diabetes,etc.).

FAILURETOFOLLOWANYOFTHESERULESANDPOLICIESCOULDRESULTINLOSSOF TIGERHEALTH&WELLNESSCENTERPRIVILEGES.

ThisStudent Athlete/ParentHandbookisasupplementtotheUpperSchoolStudentHandbook Thoughnot exhaustive,itcontainsimportantgeneralinformationandexpectationsforTaipeiAmericanSchool(TAS) student-athletesandparents InordertobeproperlyinformedofthepoliciesofTASathletics,bothstudent-athleteand parentshouldrevieweachsectionofthishandbook Thisalsoservesasaparentpermissionformforyourchildto participateonTASsportsteams Parentsandstudent athletesbothmustreadandsignthisform,andstudent athletes mustreturnthispagetotheathleticsofficepriortothefirsttryoutdate[adigitalSignatureforthisformisacceptable throughtheparentportal(forparents)andUSsign ups(forstudent athletesjustselect“YES”inthesignupformto acknowledgeyou’vereadandreviewedthehandbookandthisform)]. Pleaseprintclearly.

Student AthleteName: Grade StudentID# Sport(s)

1. PriortoparticipatinginanypracticeortryoutsessionsforanyTASsportsoffering,eachathletemust successfullypassaphysicalexaminationbyaregisteredphysician.AcopyofthePhysicalExaminationform mustbeonfileintheTAShealthoffice.

2 Thestudent athleteandparentmustacknowledgeandagreetothefollowingstatements:

AsaTASstudent-athleteparticipatingvoluntarilyininterscholasticathletics,Iunderstandthat:

1 IunderstandthatasaTASstudent athleteIamrequiredtohousestudent athletesfromotherschoolswhen TAShostsathleticeventsthatinvolvetravelingteams Theminimumrequirementistohouseonceperupper schoolsportthatIaminvolvedin IunderstandthatifIamunabletohouseIwillfindareplacement

2 IwillabidebyTAS’srulesasoutlinedintheTASStudent AthleteParentHandbook,thecoach’steamrules, and/orIASASconferencerules(outlinedinAppendix 3).Violationsmayresultinsuspensionordismissal fromtheteamandfurtherdisciplinaryactionfromtheUSadministrationorAthleticDirector.

3. Iwillconductmyselfinanexemplarymanneratalltimes,inaccordancewithTASphilosophyofathletics.

4. Iwillberesponsibleforallathleticuniformsandequipmentissuedtomethroughouttheseason.Iwillreturn suchequipmentattheconclusionoftheseason,andIwillcoveranydamageorlosstosuchequipmentby payingthecurrentreplacementcostforanyoftheequipmentandNT$4000foruniformsnotaccountedforby meattheendoftheseason.

5. Iwillnotuseorbeinpossessionoftobacco,alcoholorotherdrugsatanypointintheseason.IfIdouseanyof thesesubstances,aminpossessionofsuchsubstances,oramsuspendedfromschoolforuseorpossessionof thesesubstances,Iwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionandpossibledismissalfromtheteam

6 IacknowledgethatIhavebeenproperlyadvised,cautionedandwarnedbyadministrativeandcoaching personnelofTASthatIamexposingmyselftoriskofinjury,includingbutnotlimitedto,theriskofsprains, fractures,andligamentand/orcartilagedamagewhichcouldresultinatemporaryorpermanent,partialor completeimpairmentintheuseofmylimbs,braindamage,paralysis;orevendeath Havingbeensocautioned

andwarned,itisstillmydesiretoparticipateinsportsandtodosowithfullknowledgeandunderstandingof theriskofinjury

7 I,alongwithmyparents,certifythatIhavereadandunderstandallthepoliciesoftheTASStudent Athlete ParentHandbookandinordertobeeligibleforparticipationImustcomplywithalltherequirementslisted

8. IacknowledgethatifIamparticipatinginavarsityteam,Iwillberequiredandwillbeabletotravel internationallytoexchangesandIASASevents,whichwillrequireafinancialcommitment, a current foreign passport (non Taiwanese) with six months validity for the dates of travel and where necessary, an eligible visa in order to travel.

9. DuringtheseuncertaintimesduetoCOVID 19,IunderstandandwillabidebyallcurrentTaiwanCDC mandatesasitrelatestotravelandquarantinerestrictionsuponarrivalintoTaiwan.Furthermore,Iwillcomply withallhostcountrytravelmandates.

AsaparentofaTASstudent-athleteparticipatingvoluntarilyininterscholasticathletics,Iunderstand that:

1 Iherebygivemyconsentformychildtorepresenthis/herschoolinathleticactivitiesandassociatedtravel I understandthatwhendepartingfromandreturningtoTaiwanonschool-sponsoredtrips,mychild must useaforeignpassportwithatleastsixmonths’validityandavalidAlienResidentCertificate(ARC) (whereapplicable).

2. IunderstandthatasaparentofaTASstudent athlete Iamrequiredtohousestudent athletesfrom otherschoolswhenTAShostsathleticeventsthatinvolvetravelingteams.Theminimumrequirementis tohouseonceperUSsportthatmychildisinvolvedin.Iunderstandthatifweareunabletohousemy childwillfindasuitablereplacement.Atleastoneparentwillbepresentwhenhostingguests.

3. Iauthorizetheschooltoobtain,throughaphysicianofitschoice,anyemergencymedicalcarethatmay becomereasonablynecessaryforthestudent athleteinthecourseofsuchathleticactivities.(NOTE:The schoolwillmakeeveryefforttomakeuseofyourchild’shealthandinjuryinformation).

4. Iagreewe/Iwillnotholdtheschooloranyoneactingonitsbehalfresponsibleforanyinjuryoccurringtothe above namedstudent athleteinthecourseofsuchathleticactivitiesorsuchtravel.

5. Ihavereadtheeligibilityrulesandregulationsofstudent athleteparticipationlistedabove(Student Athlete Agreement,bullets1 8)andfullyunderstandandsupportthem Ifurtherunderstandthatshouldtherebeatime wherebyeithermyson/daughterortheschoolisnotinaccordancewiththeseguidelines,Imayrequesta conferencewithinthreecalendardaysofsuchtimewiththeschoolpersonnel AthleticDirectorand/or coach todiscussthematterfurther

6 Igivemypermissionforthestudenttohaveabaselineandpost concussionImPACT(Immediate Post ConcussionAssessmentandCognitiveTesting)administeredbyTaipeiAmericanSchool.Iunderstand thatmychildmayneedtobetestedmorethanonce,dependingontheresultsofthetest.Iunderstandthatmy student athleteshouldbeclearedbyaphysicianandaTaipeiAmericanSchoolAthleticTrainerbefore returningtoathleticsoranyactivityfollowingaconcussion.

7. DuringtheseuncertaintimesduetoCOVID 19,IunderstandandwillabidebyallcurrentTaiwanCDC mandatesasitrelatestotravelandquarantinerestrictionsuponarrivalintoTaiwan.Furthermore,Iwillcomply withallhostcountrytravelmandates.

The signature(s) below confirm our acknowledgement and understanding of the information in the TAS Athletics Student-Athlete/Parent HandbookandservesasparentalconsentformychildtoparticipateonTAS competitive sports teams. We acknowledge the importanceofcomplyingwithboththeletterandthespiritof the rules, regulations, and guidelines contained in thehandbooktoincludeallIASASrulesandguidelinesas outlined in Appendix 3. We further acknowledge that these policiesarenotexhaustiveanddonotbindTAS, andthatTASmaymodify,departfrom,orreplacethesepolicieswithoutnotice.

Ifyouhaveanyquestions/concerns,pleasecontactathletics@tas.edu.tworcall2-2873-9900Ext.587.

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