Family Handbook 2017-18

Expecta ons of Parents and Spectators  1. Assist  student‐athletes by helping  them  to meet  their expecta ons;  2. Contribute posi vely  to  the athle c experience by demonstra ng  the utmost  respect  for  coaches, officials, athletes and opponents; 

3. Ins ll a  spirit of  fair play and  sportsmanship  in  their  children; and  4. Make  sure  the  coaches  know  if  their  child has been  injured. 

Compe ve Athle cs Program Structures, Processes and Guidelines  Havergal  teams are available  to  students  in Grades 5*  to 12 and  compete  in CISAA. Senior School  teams may qualify  for  the Ontario Federa on of School Athle c Associa on  (OFSAA)  championships. Havergal College fields more  than 75  teams over  the  school  year.   Age Restric ons  for Compe ve Teams  Teams are divided  into  separate age groups by birth date with December 31 being  the  cut off  point. A  student  is eligible  to  try out and play  for a  team  in her age group. Upon  invita on by  the  Athle c Director, a  student may be eligible  to  try out and play  for a  team  in a higher age group.  The  student must  remain on  that  team  for  that par cular  sport  for  the balance of  the  season once  she plays  in a  league or exhibi on game  for  that  sport.  Guidelines  for Team Tryouts and Selec on  Each  candidate must a end all  tryouts or be proac ve  in  communica ng with  the  coach  regarding  missed  tryouts. Students  trying out  for more  than one  team must maintain open  communica on  with all  coaches  regarding  their  interest and priority. Par cipants are expected  to be prepared  (in  uniform), punctual and  commi ed  to modelling  the expecta ons  for  student‐athletes. When  selec ng athletes,  the  coach(es) will  consider  the  following:  1. safety  (appropriate amount of  supervision–student/teacher  ra o);  2. skill  level;  3. sport‐specific fitness  level;  4. a tude: demonstra on of a posi ve a tude during  tryouts, a willingness  to  learn new  skills and good  sportsmanship; and  5. comple on of  the Havergal  schedule  commitment  form. 

Final  team  selec on will be approved and  supported by  the Athle c Director. 

Last Updated Aug. 18, 2017  Havergal College Family Handbook 2017–18

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