Athletics

ATHLETIC DIRECTORS
Mrs. Jean Bruno, email: brunojk@vvsd.org

FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING ALL DISTRICT SPORTS, INCLUDING SCHEDULES, DIRECTIONS, AND TRYOUT DATES, GO TO:
www.highschoolsports.net
               

Click for directions to JJL Away Games/Meets
 

TRYOUT INFORMATION

In order for students to tryout for a team, they must have a cumulative 1.50 Grade Point Average and maintain a 2.00 Grade Point Average during the season.  Discipline referrals will also be monitored.  All athletes are required to have a sports physical PRIOR to tryouts.
Middle School Athletic Participation Form ( PDF | 25KB)
Certificate of Health Examination Form ( PDF | 49.3 KB)
Tryouts for the 2007-2008 season are:

Valley View School District 365u Athletic Participation Policies:
A copy of these policies can be found in the Student Handbook, pages 5 & 6.

In order for a student to participate in a club or sport, he/she must meet the following eligibility requirements:

1. Must maintain a 1.5 year-to-date (YTD) grade-point average (GPA).

2. YTD GPA's are checked at the quarter and at progress report times.

3. In addition to the 1.5 YTD GPA, a student may not be failing any class.

4. Follow District rules  for eligibility that include the following.

   • Provide written parental permission to participate on athletic teams that include giving the District a full waiver of responsibility of the risks involved in athletic competition.

   • A physical examination must be conducted by a physician who certifies the student may participate in sports.  In addition, all athletes must have a current physical on file to tryout for any athletic team.  The physical must have been obtained within the twelve months prior to the first tryout date  and remain valid through the length of the sport.

   • The student must show proof of accident insurance coverage either by a policy purchased through the District-approved insurance plan or parent(s)/guardian(s)  written statement that the student is covered under a family insurance plan.

   • Students who have served a detention may not be allowed to participate in after school activities, including club meetings, competitions, practices, or rehearsals.

Students must meet these eligibility requirements at the time they try out for a team, audition, or become a member of a club.  Students may not become club or team members until they cure any deficiency.  Academic progress will be checked weekly for students that do not meet, or just meet eligibility requirements.

For athletics, students that do not meet the above criteria of 1.5 YTD GPA and no F's may practice but not play until all deficiencies are cured per the weekly check.  For clubs, students may attend meetings but not participate in club activities or events until all deficiencies are cured per the weekly check.

Students on sporting teams that accumulate three weeks of ineligibility in any sequences will be dropped from that team. This shall not prevent the student from trying out for another sport provided the student meets eligibility requirements at the at time.  AS there is much variability in terms of the participation calendar of each school club and the amount of active participation required by various clubs, the grace period before a student is dropped from a club will be determined by the particular needs of the club.

SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT

Good sportsmanship is a critical part of school athletics.  We encourage you to cheer for your team and have fun representing you school and community.

Remember, admission is a privilege to observe a contest, no a license to display offensive behavior.  With that in mind, we ask fans to abide by the following guidelines:

• Be respectful of others - coaches, players, officials, and other fans.

• Cheer positively.

• Display good sportsmanship.

• Refrain from entering the playing area.

Valley View School District 365u Board Policy (8:40) states the following:

Any person, including adults, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during an athletic or extracurricular even may be ejected from the event the person is attending and/or denied admission to school events for up to a year after a Board of Education hearing.

Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include:

• Using vulgar or obscene language;

• Possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance;

• Possessing a weapon;

• Fighting or otherwise striking or threatening another person;

• Failing to obey the instructions of a security officer or district employee; and

• Engaging in any activity, which is illegal or disruptive.