New Berlin Track and Field

2018 Season
High School Coaches: Junior High Coaches:
Boys: Dillon Binkley Boys: Gilbert Maruna
Girls:Eric McClarey Girls: Steve Staley

I. Academic Ineligibility
● As stated in the New Berlin handbook, high school students participating in extra-curricular activities must
meet all I.H.S.A. standards in order to participate; junior high students participating in extra-curricular
activities must meet all I.E.S.A. standards in order to participate. In addition to those standards, New
Berlin Schools also requires that participants must be passing all subjects. Grades will be checked on a
weekly basis with reports printed on Friday by 3:00.
● If a student is found ineligible on a Friday report, then the extra-curricular ineligibility starts on the
following Monday and runs through the following Sunday. Athletes considered ineligible will not be
allowed to compete at any meet. Participation in practices will be at the coach's discretion.
● If a student is declared ineligible for any three weeks during the season, he/she may be dismissed from the
team by the head coach/sponsor. Coaches will attempt to notify parents/guardians of ineligibility status.
These standards shall be extended to managers as well.
● All student-athletes who are receiving two or more D’s or an F will be required to present an academic
contract to the coach.
II. Drugs & Alcohol
The New Berlin High School Athletic Handbook states: “In order for our student-athletes to represent our
school in an appropriate manner, students representing Pretzel sports shall refrain from the purchase,
distribution, use, or possession of any form of tobacco, alcohol, and/or drugs.”

● Students at New Berlin High School who are involved in athletics and/or extra-curricular activities are
subject to random drug testing through testing done by CUSD #16 and the IHSA.
Violations of this policy will be handled in the following manner:

● 1st offense: suspension from participating in ¼ of the meets for that season
● 2nd offense: suspension from athletic competition for 365 days

III. Excused & Unexcused Absences from Practice or Meets

The coaches have the discretion to determine whether an athlete’s absence from practice is excused or
unexcused. In order for an absence to be considered excused, the athlete’s parents must notify a coach prior to,
or on the day of, the absence. Appropriate forms of communication include: parent face-to-face communication
with the coach, e-mail, written note, or phone call. Athletes excused from school for an illness the day of
practice or a meet will receive an automatic excused absence for that day.

Excused Absences will be handled in the following manner:

● 1st and 2nd Excused Absence: Noted in attendance log

● 3rd Excused Absence: Suspended from competing in the next meet

Unexcused Absences will be handled in the following manner:

● 1st Unexcused Offense: Conference with coach and parents. Suspended from competing in the next meet
● 2nd Unexcused Offense: Suspended from competing in the next two meets
● 3rd Unexcused Offense: Dismissal from the team

❖ If a student-athlete has an UNEXCUSED absence for a track meet without notification to coach or
school, then the athlete will be automatically dismissed from the team.

Late to Practice Or Meets

Athletes are expected to be dressed and ready at the scheduled practice start time. Athletes are expected to be at
the gym ready to leave 10 minutes prior to scheduled bus departure time for away meets. If an athlete misses the
bus he/she will not be allowed to participate in that day’s meet.

● 1st Offense: Verbal warning

● 2nd Offense: Extra laps at practice, or extended practice times (coach’s discretion)
● 3rd Offense: One meet suspension or dismissal from the team (coach’s discretion)

IV. Behavior Infractions

All New Berlin athletes are expected to represent our school in a positive manner. It is expected that all athletes
observe an appropriate code of conduct in the classroom, on the track & field, on the campus, and away from
the campus. An athlete who receives a school referral that results in detention time will be subject to the
following consequences:

● 1st Offense: Extra laps at practice, or extended practice time (coach’s discretion)
● 2nd Offense: One meet suspension
● 3rd Offense: Two meet suspensions, or dismissal from the team
● 4th Offense: Dismissal from the team

V. General Appearance
● Athletes are encouraged to remove wristbands, leg bands, neck bands, or jewelry during practice or at
meets (includes times at the meet when individual might not be participating).
● Athletes are expected to have their hair groomed so that it is not in their eyes, or kept in a manner that may
risk entanglement.
● Athletes are required to wear appropriate clothing to practice and each meet. This includes weather
appropriate attire. Athletes dressed inappropriately in appearance or for weather will be considered
unexcused and will not be allowed to practice in practice or the meet.
VI. Competition-Day Protocol
● Members of the team may be asked to assist with home track meets. If they are asked in advance they will
be expected to show up on time and not leave until released by a coach.
● Members of the team shall show respectful behavior at all times. Infractions shall be governed by the rules
in the School Handbook and presented to the school principal.
● Members of the team are to show up dressed and with all gear for home and away meets.
● Appropriate gear includes, but is not limited to:
❖ Uniform, shoes (practice and race if different), appropriate warm up attire
● Under no circumstances will electronic devices be allowed in competition areas. This includes mp3 players
and cell phones. Usage of these items may result in ejection of the meet or the loss of team points by the
meet official.
● Athletes that miss an event or race will receive a consequence under the guidelines set forth in section III of
this document.

VII. Transportation
Students must travel to and from events on the bus or school-provided transportation. Students may be released
to their parents at away events provided the following conditions are met:
- The parent must be present to take the student from the bus after roll has been taken or by prior arrangements
made through the coach and/or principal’s office.

● A parent must make prior arrangement in writing prior to the event with the coach for the release of his/her
student to another parent or acceptable adult. In order to ride with another adult, two (2) notes must be
provided: one from the parent giving permission and one from the adult who will be taking responsibility
for transportation.
● Only a parent/guardian or pre-approved adult may take a student from the bus.
● The bus driver may not release a student to the student’s parents. Release must be made by the coach or
principal.

● Coaches will establish a sign out sheet for parents wishing to take their son/daughter home from games.
● Students who miss the bus will not be allowed to participate in the game or event. Under emergency
situation, with direction of the school athletic director, this rule can be challenged.
VIII. Miscellaneous
● All school issued items (uniforms, warm ups, etc.) must be returned in the same condition by the assigned
date. Any lost items will need to be replaced by the athlete.
● The coaches have the final decision as to who competes in what events and meets. Infractions of any rules
explained in this document can and will be part of the decision for an individual’s placement in a meet.
● Any athletes with asthma are required to bring their inhaler outside to each practice with them. This helps
to ensure the athletes’ safety.

IV. Athletic Awards

In each interscholastic sport varsity letters, sophomore patches, numerals, and pins are awarded. The criterion
which must be met to win a varsity letter is determined by each varsity coach prior to the start of each season. In
addition to letters, sophomore patches, numerals, and pins some special awards are given in each sport. Each
team will hold an awards night at the conclusion of each season. Letters, patches, numerals, pins, and special
awards are usually given out at this time.

General Awards Information (High School)

● Every freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior who completes a season for the first time receives numerals.
Sophomores who complete a season receive a sport specific patch.
● If an athlete completes the season and meets the criteria for lettering in a varsity sport, he/she will receive a
varsity letter (one letter per student), also the pin of the sport for which he/she lettered.
● After receiving his/her first letter, the athlete will receive a sport specific pin for lettering, for every year
that he/she letters in that sport.
● Anyone who completes a season but does not letter receives a participation certificate
Varsity Letters

To earn a varsity letter in track, an athlete can earn them the following ways:

● Seniors who participate in at least 2 years in New Berlin track program.

● Score at least 15 points in a season at the varsity level (Relay points are divided equally among members).
● Score at any County, Conference, or Invitational meet.

General Awards Information (Junior High School)

● An awards ceremony is held in May at the end of each school year. Student athletes will receive a letter
(one letter per student) and sport specific patches after the completion of a sport. Subsequent recognition
will be given through sport specific patches.
X. Student Managers & Assistants:
● Are subject to all team rules including proof of insurance, returning parent contact information, and
completing the signed agreement.
 2018
Informational Form to Complete & Return to Coach

Student / Athlete_______________________________________ Grade________

First Middle Last

Date of Last Physical: ___________ Birth date:_________

Parent/Guardian Information:
Parent 1: Parent 2:

Name:_________________________ Name:_________________________

Home phone __________________ Home phone __________________

Cell phone ____________________ Cell phone ____________________

Email ________________________ Email ________________________

Emergency contact #1 (Other than parents)

Name_________________________________________

Phone ____________________ Relation ____________________

Emergency contact #2 (Other than parents)

Name_________________________________________

Phone ______________________ Relation ____________________

Please list any allergies, accommodations, or health related performance issues that may arise during strenuous
exercise. We will need to know of any special emergency procedures or medicines required for their safety.

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 New Berlin Track and Field
2018 Signed Consent
High School Coaches: Junior High Coaches:
Boys: Dillon Binkley Boys: Gilbert Maruna
Girls: Eric McClarey Girls: Steve Staley

This document is to be signed by both the athlete and the athlete’s parent or legal
guardian prior to the first day of practice. Failure to have this document in at the appropriate
time will result in suspension from practice until it is turned in.

Your signature below will indicate that you have both discussed and accepted the
necessary rules and requirements to compete in Track and Field at New Berlin in the 2018
competition season.

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Student Signature Date

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Parent Signature Date