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There are more opportunities to play in HS Sports
Nationwide: 7,713,577, Statewide: 270,123
 5.9 % of HS athletes participate in college
sports, 3.01% play professional sports.
 Example: Football-1,109,278 HS athletes, 66,313
play in college (6.0%), professional (1.7%).
 Reality: though the HS participation numbers
are high, very low percentages of those
participate in the college and professional
levels.
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Offer a wide variety of athletic activities, more
choices increase participation opportunities.
Seeks athletes that are willing to dedicate a
portion of their lives to the sport(s) of their
choice, thereby enhancing the team, the school,
the community, and themselves.
Participants will accept the responsibilities of
being a Canuck with pride and dignity, humble
in victory and gracious in defeat.
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Exhibit the highest level of competition and
sportsmanship.
Dedicated to sport, respect for opponents and
officials.
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Athletes are required to maintain academic
standards consistent with the eligibility policy.
Participation in athletics is a privilege and not a
right.
Athletes must abide by team rules, regulations,
and decisions associated with their particular
sport.
Coaches have the responsibility to determine
the athlete’s ability and talent. Will also
determine the coaching techniques and
strategies that will be employed.
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Mutual respect for coaches, teammates,
opponents, and officials.
Participation helps develop character,
cooperation, moral and ethical values that lead
to good citizenship.
Through participation, develop a healthy body,
sound mind, and appreciation of individual
differences.
Valuable lessons are learned through
competition, winning and losing helps athletes
to mature and develop.
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The Coach:
Treats players with respect.
Inspires players to love the game and compete
fairly.
Disciplines those on the team who display
unsportsmanlike behavior.
Respects the judgment and interpretation of the
rules by the officials.
Coaches teach and understand that the athletic
arena is the classroom.
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The Player:
Treats opponents with respect.
Plays hard, but within the rules.
Exercises self-control.
Respects officials.
Wins without boasting, loses without excuses,
and never quits.
Remembers that it is a privilege to represent
the school and community.
The Official:
 Knows the rules and interpretations.
 Treats players and coaches courteously
and demands the same from them.
 Is fair and firm in all decisions.
 Places welfare of participants above all other
considerations.
The Spectator:
 Supports the team and coaches.
 Applauds positive performances.
 Does not heckle, jeer or distract players.
 Avoids the use of profane and obnoxious
language and behavior.
 Respects the judgment and strategy of the
coach, does not criticize players or coaches for
loss of a game.
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Sportsmanship Bias Statement –”Any verbal,
written, or physical conduct related to race,
gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation,
or religion shall not be tolerated”.
Penalties – disqualification from the game, and
possible suspension or removal from the team.
Read to players prior to contest. Read to
spectators through the public address system.
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Follow school rules for behavior.
Concentrate on academics.
Lead by example.
Not permitted to participate if there are chronic
behavior problems(suspensions), excessive
absences (school and practice), and
disqualifications (ejections).
No hazing, harassment, intimidation, or
bullying.
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It is important that coaches and parents
communicate so that there is an understanding
of the expectations that are placed on your
child.
Communication from coaches: Philosophy,
locations and times of practice and games,
team rules, procedures for injuries, and
discipline for failure to abide by the rules.
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Communication coaches expect from parents:
Concerns expressed directly to coach,
notifications of any schedule conflicts well in
advance, specific concerns in regards to
philosophy and expectations.
Discussions with coach: The treatment of your
child, mentally and physically, ways to help
your child improve, concerns about your
child’s attitude, academic support, college
opportunities.
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Things that should be left to the discretion of
the coach: Team strategy, other student
athletes, playing time.
Procedures for Coach/Parent Conferences:
Call school to set up appointment, if coach
cannot be reached, call Athletic Director.
Please do not attempt to confront coach before
or after practice or contest.
If the meeting doesn’t provide a satisfactory
solution, call AD to set up a meeting to discuss.
New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic
Association
 Governing body of high school athletics.
 Controls all sports, provides the rules and
regulations for each sport.
 Sets academic requirements for participation.
 Establishes guidelines for health and safety
issues and concerns.
 Disqualification regulations for flagrant
violations during play.
Academic Eligibility Requirements:
 Age restriction- has not reached the age of 19
prior to Sept. 1 of that school year, 16 for
freshman (can participate on the V-JV level).
 To be eligible for 1st Semester (Sept. 1 to Jan.
31) must pass 25% (30 credits) of the credits
needed to graduate (120 credits), from the
preceding academic year for Fall/Winter
Sports.
Eligible for 2nd Semester (Feb. 1 to June 30),
must pass 13.75 % credits (15 credits) for Spring
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An athlete who is ineligible for Spring Sports
can become eligible on May 1 of that season if
he/she is passing the required amount of
credits as previously stated.
All in-coming Freshman are eligible for the 1st
semester (Sept. 1-January 31). Must follow
eligibility requirements for the 2nd semester
(Feb.1-June 30) for Spring Sports Participation.
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Example # 1:
Student Report Card/Transcript at the end of
the previous school year:
Passes 7 classes at 5 credits each= 35 Credits
Student is eligible (needs 27.5 or 30 to play).
Passes 5 classes, fails two classes.
Student is ineligible (25 credits, needs 30 to
play).
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Example # 3:
End of 1St Semester (Spring Sports Eligibility)
Passes 7 classes (35 credits divided by 2 =17.5
credits) Since it is based on ½ year totals.
Student is eligible (needs 13.75% or 15 credits
to play).
Passes 5 classes, fails 2 classes (25 credits
divided by 2=12.5 credits.
Student is ineligible (need 13.75% or 15 credits
to play).
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Transfer Requirement- eligible immediately if
there is a bona fide change of residence from
one public school district to another. There is a
30 day wait from the 1st contest if the move is
not a bona fide change of residency and the
student participated on the varsity level.
Transfer Waiver with the NJSIAA.
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Not eligible after the completion of 8 semesters
following a students entrance into the ninth
grade.
Consent to random Steroid testing.
Driver Safety-GDL Requirements-Probationary
License Restrictions (17 years of age, only
transport one person other than parent or
guardian, or teen’s dependent children.
Go to www.njsiaa.org for any information
concerning HS sports.
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NCAA Eligibility Centerwww.eligibilitycenter.org
If you plan to participate in intercollegiate
athletics at a NCAA Division 1 or 2 levels.
Academic and amateurism status certified by
the eligibility center.
Meet academic eligibility and core-course
requirements.
Check with coach and counselors for
assistance.
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Athletic Trainer-Jeanne Fleming, deals with
injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation,
and reconditioning of athletics.
Impact Testing (concussion management)
ECG Testing- Possible heart defects.
Sports Physicals-all athletes need to participate.
School Physician-Dr. Fernando Sitoy, MD
Football Team Physician-Kevin Dunne, MD
NP Fire Dept. EMS for Football game coverage.
Fall
We compete in the Skyland Conference:
 Football – Varsity, JV, and Freshman
 Soccer (Boys) – Varsity, JV, and Freshman
 Soccer (Girls) – Varsity, JV, and Freshman
 Field Hockey – Varsity, JV
 Tennis (Girls) – Varsity
 Cross Country (Co-ed) - Varsity
 Cheerleading – Varsity
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Winter
Basketball (Boys) – Varsity, JV, Freshman, MS
Basketball (Girls) – Varsity, JV, MS
Wrestling – Varsity, JV, MS
Winter Track - Varsity
Cheerleading – Varsity, JV
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Spring
Baseball – Varsity, JV, MS
Softball – Varsity, JV, MS
Track (Boys) – Varsity, JV
Track (Girls) – Varsity, JV
Track (Co-ed) – MS
Tennis (Boys) - Varsity
Mr. Karl Gordon – Athletic Director
[email protected]
908-769-6000, ext. 3143
 Mrs. Paula Della Fortuna –Athletic Secretary
[email protected]
908-769-6000, ext. 3101
 Mrs. Jeanne Fleming – Athletic Trainer
[email protected]
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Sports Schedules and other information:
Athletic Department Web Site:
www.nplainfield.org
Go to schools, click on High School
Click on Athletics
Updated weekly and seasonal schedules
Physical Forms
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