Family Handbook 2024-25

CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES

The approximate cost of the track jacket is $130 and the sweatshirt is $75. This sweatshirt or track jacket is to be worn when travelling to and from games and meets. Both the track jacket and ¼ zip may be worn during the school day, except when wearing Number One Dress. Intra School Athletics The goal of the intra-school athletics program is to provide a variety of opportunities for all students to stay active and develop a lifelong commitment to healthy, active living while having fun. Students are given the opportunity to participate in House intramurals and other athletic events school-wide throughout the year. Student-athletes are expected to: 1. be committed and contributing members to the fun, active environment that the Havergal College Athletics program provides; 2. demonstrate positive attitudes, a willingness to learn new skills and good sportsmanship during all practices and games; 3. celebrate the team’s accomplishments throughout the season; 4. understand and abide by the guidelines for team selection; 5. attend and be punctual for all scheduled practices and games; 6. be proactive in communicating scheduling conflicts with the coach; 7. wear the Havergal Physical Education uniform at all practices; 8. wear the Havergal issued sport-specific uniform during competition; 9. wear an athletic 1/4 zip sweatshirt or team track jacket and athletic footwear when travelling to games; 10. play fair and follow the rules of the game; 11. respect teammates, coaches, referees and opponents; 12. inform coaches when they are injured; and 13. make sure coaches are aware of any teammates who are injured or hurt. Coaches are expected to: 1. support the Havergal Athletics Mission and Philosophy; 2. be knowledgeable about the rules, strategies and tactics of the sport they are coaching; 3. communicate clearly about expectations, schedules and playing time to athletes; 4. be prepared and on time for all practices and games; 5. support the development of student-athletes toward improvement in skill and knowledge of the sport, keeping in mind the age and stage of development of their athletes; 6. instil a sense of respect for the rules, officials, opponents, team and self in athletes; 7. teach and embody sportsmanship and fair play; 8. be age-appropriate in considering playing time for athletes; 9. respect athletes, parents, referees and opponents; 10. educate the team about the importance of being safe and healthy when playing;

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