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New Canaan High School Athletics
Jay Egan, Athletic Director
New Canaan High School
11 Farm Road, New Canaan, CT 06840
(203) 594-4639
FAX 594-4700
New Canaan High School’s Athletic Department is headed by Athletic Director, Jay Egan. There is an Athletic Trainer – Diane Murphy, an assistant to the Athletic Director – Anne Tomaselli, a Fitness Center Director – Tom Brown, and seasonal Strength and Conditioning coaches. serving a student body of approximately 1350 students. The Athletic Department has 32 head coaches, and 69 sub-varsity positions.
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New Canaan High School is an active member of:
- The Fairfield County Interscholastic Athletic Conference - FCIAC
- The Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference - CIAC
- The Connecticut High School Coaches Association – CHSCA
Fall Sport Offerings:
Boys: Football, Soccer, Cross Country
Girls: Field Hockey, Soccer, Cross Country, Girls Swimming & Diving, Volleyball, Cheerleading
Winter Sport Offerings:
Boys: Basketball, Wrestling, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Boys Swimming & Diving
Girls: Basketball, Gymnastics, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track, Cheerleading
Spring Sport Offerings:
Boys: Baseball, Track, Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse, Crew
Girls: Softball, Track, Golf, Tennis, Lacrosse, Crew
New Canaan High School participates on three levels (Varsity, JV and Freshman) in the following sports: Football, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Soccer (B/G), Basketball (B/G), Baseball, and Lacrosse (B/G). On two levels (Varsity and JV) in Ice Hockey (B), Wrestling, Softball, Tennis (B/G), and Golf (B/G), and on the Varsity level only in Swimming (B/G), Gymnastics, Ice Hockey (G), Cross Country (B/G), Indoor Track (B/G), Cheerleading and Outdoor Track & Field (B/G)
Athletic Dept Hotline:
352-3234
New Canaan Fields Hotline: 594-3610
(The hotline is updated daily with information and
changes regarding that day’s athletic events.)
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New Canaan High School Website
Directions to NCHS
Directions to Opponents’Sports Facilities
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New Canaan High School
Athletic Handbook
Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drug Use………………………
Hazing and Initiations…………………………………………
Transportation………………………………………………..
Attendance…………………………………………………...
Conflict Resolution…………………………………………..
Equipment……………………………………………………
Parental Expectations............................................................
Spectator Code of Conduct.........……………………………
Tobacco, Alcohol and Other Drug Use Policy
At NCHS, responsible behavior begins with the desire to be positive contributing member of the school community. Participation in athletic and/or extracurricular activities at NCHS is a privilege and demands certain commitments and responsibilities. The school system and the community have a high level of expectations for the students who represent our high school and who benefit from its programs. Students will have pride in themselves, accept responsibility for their actions and support others in their efforts to do the right thing.
Students can expect support form the adults in their lives (educators/coaches/parents) to adhere to the commitments and expectations of this policy.
Participation Rules:
The use of alcohol and other drugs is injurious to an individual’s health, and the consumption of alcohol by minors is illegal. Therefore, no member of a NCHS athletic team will use, possess, sell, or assist another student in the use of alcoholic beverages, any other illegal drugs or be in possession of drug paraphernalia, other than those prescribed by his/her physician.
This policy is in effect the entire school year from the onset of the first preseason practice/activity to the last school activity.
First Offense:
A student, after confirmation of a first offense, is put on probation for 10 calendar days. During this probationary time, the student:
* may not participate in team practices/meetings;
*will attend all meeting and practices;
* may not participate in any competition/performances;
* will attend a meeting with parents, athletic director/administrator
* will be required to meet with the NCHS Outreach Worker for counseling referral;
* will deliver an apology to his/her team.
Voluntary admission of an offense will reduce the period of ineligibility by half and is applicable to the first offense.
Second Offense:
The student, after confirmation of a second offense, will be suspended for the remainder of the current sport season.
In addition, the student:
* will meet with the parents, coach/extracurricular advisor, Athletic Director and Principal;
* will be required to meet with NCHS Outreach Worker for counseling referral;
* will be ineligible for club recognition or awards and any post season team functions and awards.
Tobacco Use:
The use of tobacco and/or tobacco products on school grounds or school- sponsored activities is a violation of New Canaan Board of Education policy. Tobacco use by an NCHS athlete is NOT ACCEPTABLE. This includes chewing tobacco. All coaches will establish and enforce team- specific prohibitions against tobacco use among team members. These prohibitions will be communicated at the beginning of the season.
Any additional rules and procedures may be established by the coach/advisor within the guidelines for participation listed above. Consequences for violation of additional rules and procedures shall be determined by the coach with prior verbal and written descriptions at the beginning of the season.
Out of season Violations:
Violations of this policy may affect in season participation as determined by the Administration/Athletic Director. Factors that are pertinent to such a determination may include, but are not limited to:
* prior record of substance misconduct;
* consent to and compliance with appropriate therapeutic/behavioral intervention(s);
* proximity of the misconduct to the beginning of the athletic season—i.e.,
misconduct occurring within 30 days of the onset of the season will jeopardize
athletic/extracurricular standing.
If applicable, (i.e. for violations occurring at the end of one academic year,) participation sanctions may carry forward into a succeeding academic year.
Appeals Process:
A student may appeal to the Athletic Director/Principal. Before participation may resume, the student must have a conference with his/her coach. The student is responsible for scheduling this meeting.
Revised 6/25/08
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HAZING/INITIATIONS
Hazing in any form is prohibited. Students should be aware that hazing can constitute a violation of Connecticut Criminal Statutes as a form of assault and can make the student liable for arrest and prosecution, as well as civil liability.
Hazing is defined as any form or type of physical, verbal, and/or emotional mistreatment, abuse, and/or harassment of a student in connection with a student’s participation in or membership on an interscholastic athletic team or in any school-sponsored activities, and/or forcing, coercing or intimidating any student to participate in any illegal or inappropriate activities in connection with the student’s participation or membership in the foregoing. Hazing is prohibited whether it occurs on or off school grounds and whether it occurs during, prior to or after the season or school day.
As a coach, you are required, prior to the commencement of the season, to meet with your team and your assistant coaches to explain the policy to your entire team and your assistants.
In the event you become aware of any violation of this policy, you must notify the athletic director or principal immediately. Your failure or the failure of your assistant coaches, to ensure total compliance with this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
You should be aware that your knowingly allowing any hazing activities to exist, and/or you condoning of such activities, may make you personally liable for criminal or civil sanctions.
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Transportation
The head coach should confirm the transportation information by checking www.ncrams.com . Any changes will be posted prior to noon. Athletes may also check info in this manner. Coaches should only contact the bus company in case of an emergency. Please notify the athletic office if you need to make a change.
Please review your schedule and note any contests that may require an early dismissal. You must have approval from the athletic director for approval for all early dismissals.
The following is a basic checklist for coaches for away contests regarding buses:
1. The head coach must accompany the team on the bus and is responsible for the conduct of their team. If the head coach can not ride the bus he/she must identify to the athletic director the name of the assistant coach who will be charge .
2. Establish orderly procedures for loading the bus, including equipment and storage.
3. Coaches and players will treat the bus driver with courtesy and respect. It would be a good idea to have a copy of the directions to your away games. Directions to all away contests can be found at www.ncrams.com .
4. You and your team are responsible to leave the bus clean. Please emphasize this with your captains.
5. Check the bus when returning home to make certain that no equipment is left behind and that there is no damage to the bus.
6. All participants must return on the bus. If parents wish to take their child home, they must notify the athletic office and coach in writing of their plans to do so.
7. Coaches should verify bus pick up time with the driver when you depart the bus at your game site.
Reminder: Student-athletes are not allowed to drive a car or carry other players or personnel to a contest involving the team they are representing. NO exceptions!
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ATHLETIC ATTENDANCE POLICY
Participation in athletics is an important part of school life for many students. For students to achieve athletically, they must first achieve academically. To support student-athlete achievement, the athletic department has issued the following policy.
* Students must attend all classes daily in order to participate in a practice or game that day.
* Absence from class on the day of a game or practice is only permissible with the minimum of one-day notification, in writing, to the Athletic-Academic Attendance Supervisor.
* Student-athletes who miss class for any personal emergency must inform the Athletic Director immediately.
* Coaches will receive notification of student-athlete attendance on a daily basis.
* Student-athletes are expected to make a full commitment to all of their courses. Teachers will inform the Athletic-Academic Attendance Supervisor regarding student-athletes’ class performance on a regular basis.
* Those students not making the commitment to course work may be removed from a practice or a game by the Academic-Athletic Attendance Supervisor with the approval of the Athletic Director.
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Conflict Resolution
Athletic involvement is highly emotional and very time consuming. Sometimes conflicts arise between students, coaches, and occasionally parents. However, the student's interest is best served when each participant understands the position of the other. This understanding will only be accomplished by open and honest communication. When conflicts or issues arise it is important that they be addressed as directly as possible, so that they can be promptly resolved.
Students and their parents should use the following process as a guideline when seeking resolution to conflicts or issues between an athlete and a coach:
1. First Step: Contacting the Coach
The athlete should present the conflict/issue to the coach. If personal contact is not practical, a student may ask his/her team captain to approach the coach. If the personal or captain route is not possible, contact may be made by the athlete's parent at an appropriate time. In order for the contact to be as productive as possible, times that athletes, captains or parents should avoid are:
Ø Prior to, during or immediately following a contest.
Ø During an active practice session.
Ø When other students are present or when it would be readily visible to others that the discussion is taking place.
Ø When it is apparent that there is not sufficient time to allow for a complete discussion.
Perhaps the best solution is to ask the coach, either over the phone or in person for an appointment to discuss the issue. A parent or student may also leave a note for the coach in the athletic office or send an email.
2. Second Step: Contacting the Athletic Director
If a satisfactory solution is not reached through direct contact with the coach, the student and/or parent should contact the Athletic Director. The coach should be informed that this contact is going to be made. If this discussion does not result in a satisfactory conclusion, then a meeting will be scheduled involving all concerned parties in an attempt to reach a satisfactory resolution.
There should be no delay in airing any and all concerns since this process could take time and athletic seasons are relatively short, it is very important for all students and their parents to know that any comments, concerns or issues raised to the Athletic Director will be addressed. Parents and students may also expect to hear from the Athletic Director as to the disposition of their concerns.
While there can be no guarantee that all parties will agree with all resolutions or findings, a thorough, respectful airing of different perceptions and experiences can lead to more productive relationships and clearer understandings in the future.
3. Third Step: Contacting the Principal
If there is still not a satisfactory resolution, the student or parent may contact the high school Principal. The Athletic Director should be informed that this contact is going to be made.
“Retribution”
Students and parents must be confident that the voicing of an opinion or concern, using the proper forum and method, is not only free from penalty or retribution, but also is strongly encouraged. The Athletic Director and coaches are committed to insuring that after a student or parent raises an issue or concern, there shall be no “retribution” in any form within the athletic department at New Canaan High School. If at any time, a student or his/her parent suspects that some form of retribution is surfacing as a result of the voicing of a concern, opinion, or issue, using the proper forum and method, he or she should contact the Athletic Director immediately.
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Equipment
All equipment issued to a participant is recorded. All student-athletes must sign a form, which states their responsibility for maintaining and returning all equipment.
Upon the completion of the sports season, all equipment is to be returned to Mark Rearick or to the head coach on the specified date. Coaches will set a date with the Mark for the athletes to return their equipment and uniform. Student-athletes will not be issued equipment for the next season or receive their report card until they have returned or paid for lost equipment. There will be no exceptions
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PARENTAL EXPECTATIONS
1. Be positive with your son/daughter. Let them know that they are accomplishing something by being part of the team.
2. Do not offer excuses to them if they are not playing. Encourage them to work hard and do their best.
3. Encourage athletes to follow the rules. Whether they are a first stringer or seventh stringer, players must follow rules pertaining to curfew, drinking, smoking, promptness and school.
4. As a fan, you are entitled to cheer your head off, but don't become belligerent. Coaches work with athletes and know their talents. Respect that!
5. Insist that the athletes respect team rules, school rules, game officials, and sportmanship. Self-respect begins with self-control.
6. Encourage the athletes to improve their self-image by believing in themselves.
7. Encourage your athlete to play for the love of the game.
8. Remember that the coach is involved as a coach because he/she is sincerely fond of children and is an experienced professional. Coaches have different ways of dealing with people and situations. Athlete's lives are enriched by interaction with different types of leaders.
9. Remember: at a competition you, the parent, represent your town, your school and your son/daughter. Please be a positive role model.
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N.C.H.S. SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
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The Athletic Department recognizes the role of Interscholastic Athletics in defining ethical behavior and developing personal character in our students. Therefore, we ask that all spectators:
1) Demonstrate a high degree of sportsmanship.
2) Show team support by making only positive comments.
3) Show respect for the judgment of coaches, officials and referees.
4) Acknowledge fields, courts and equipment as the player's domain during contests.
5) Monitor the safety of children in bleachers and stands.
6) Respect the law: all public schools are smoke-free, substance free environments.
7) Athletic contests on/off campus are an extension of the classroom. Therefore, all school rules are in effect!
8) Exceptions to this behavior will lead to ejection from the event.
Our school district supports relationships that are based on trust, decency and fairness. New Canaan H.S. athletic contests are held in the spirit of healthy competition and good sportsmanship. We except cooperation and respect by all athletes and spectators at home and away contests. Remember that you are a representative of New Canaan!
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"Our Goal Is Not To Enforce Penalties But To Help Develop Character"
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