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| 2010-11 ATHLETIC INFORMATION
Parents are required to have all forms, including sports physicals
returned in an envelope marked athletic office, no later than July 15th.2010-11 ATHLETIC INFORMATIONBelow is information that is important for student-athletes and parents to have in order to prepare for and be eligible to participate in Visitation athletics. Please read through the information carefully and do not hesitate to contact Mike Brill, school athletic director, if you have any questions. He may be reached at mbrill@vischool.org or 651-683-1717.I. NEW FOR 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR: CONCUSSION TESTINGThis fall Visitation will utilize an innovative concussion management program for our student-athletes participating in contact sports. The program is called ImPACT (Immediate Post Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) and involves an online, computerized exam that each athlete takes prior to the athletic season.
If the athlete is believed to have suffered a concussion during competition, the exam is taken again and the data is compared to the baseline test. This information is then used as a tool to assist the athletic trainer and treating physicians in determining the extent of the injury, monitoring recovery, and in making safe return to play decisions.
All students wishing to participate in Minnesota State High School League level Soccer, Hockey, or Lacrosse will be required to take the ImPACT test before they are allowed to participate in those sports at Visitation. The cost of the baseline test during this first year will be picked up by the athletic department. Any post-concussion testing costs will remain the responsibility of the athlete’s parents.
If an injury of this nature occurs, we will be in contact with you. Please keep in mind; we view this only as a tool in the process of determining whether or not a student athlete is fit to resume competition. Ultimately, it is the responsibility of each family to see a doctor of your choosing if an injury like this occurs and determine if the results of the ImPact test will be utilized in making a decision about a return to competition.
About the program:
Founded by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s Sports Concussion Program, this software system is utilized throughout professional sports and has been mandated in the NHL and NFL and utilized by US Soccer and countless colleges and high schools across the country, it is fast becoming the “Gold Standard” in recognizing and managing head injuries. Additional information can be found at www.impacttest.com.
The exam takes about 25-30 minutes and is non-invasive. The program is basically set-up as a “video-game” type format. It tracks neurocognitive information such as memory, reaction time, brain processing speed, and concentration. For example, in one part of the exam, a dozen common words appear one at a time on the screen for about one second each. The athlete is then later asked what words were displayed. It is a simple exam and most who take it enjoy the challenge of the test.
One of the reasons concussions are so dangerous is a condition called Second Impact Syndrome. If an athlete sustains a second concussion before completely recovering from the first, the results can be deadly. We understand the competitive nature of sports, but we always hold the athlete’s health and safety as our top priority.
To register and take the IMPACT baseline test, please contact Rachel Winthrop, Concussion Clinic Community Liason, Bethesda Hospital, at 651-232-2646 for an appointment. If you are unable to schedule an appointment with Bethesda, you may contact Mike Brill, Visitation Athletic Director, at 651-683-1717 and sign up to take the test on one of the following dates and times:
Wednesday, July 21, 3:00PM – 4:00PM, Visitation Computer Lab
Tuesday, August 3, 3:00PM – 4:00PM, Visitation Computer Lab
II. Grades K – 8 Sport OfferingsFALL WINTER SPRING
| 5/6 Co-ed Soccer |
5/6 Boys Basketball |
5/6 Boys Baseball |
| 7/8 Soccer |
5/6 Basketball |
5/6 Softball
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| 5/6 Volleyball |
7 Basketball |
7/8 Softball |
| 7/8 Volleyball |
8 Basketball |
7/8 Lacrosse |
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CAA Swimming |
| To register for grade school sports the participant needs to fill out and return the 2010-11 Visitation Athletic Consent Form and have a physical on file in the health office.
Fall sport practices for grade school sports officially start Monday August 16th, and will take place between 3:00 and 5:30 daily during the week, with some Saturday practices and/or games.FALL SPORT PRACTICE TIMES BEFORE CLASSES START
WEEK ONE: AUGUST 16 – 21
WEEK TWO: AUGUST 23 - 285/6 Co-ed SoccerWeeks One and Two: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 4:00PM – 5:15PM on the softball field.7/8 SoccerWeeks One and Two: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:00PM – 7:30PM on the softball field.5/6 VolleyballWeek One: No practice
Week Two: 3:15PM – 5:15PM7/8 VolleyballWeek One: No practice
Week Two: 3:15PM – 5:15PMIII. Grades 7 – 12 Sport Offerings
FALL WINTER SPRING
| Cross Country Running 7th-12th |
Alpine Skiing 7th-12th
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Golf 7th-12th |
| Soccer 9th-12th |
Basketball 9th-12th
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Lacrosse 9th-12th |
| Swim/Dive 7th-12th |
Hockey 7th-12th |
Softball 9th-12th |
| Tennis 7th-12th |
Nordic Ski 7th-12th
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Track 7th-12th |
| Volleyball 9th-12th |
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| To register for 7 - 12 sports the participant needs to:
1. Fill out and return the 2010-11 Visitation Athletic Consent Form
2. Fill out and return the 2010-11 Minnesota State High School League Athletic Eligibility Statement /Parents Permit and Health Questionnaire
3. Have a “valid” “sports clearance” physical on file in the Health Office.
“Valid” means that the physical was within the last three years. “Sports Clearance” means that somewhere on the physical it is noted which sports the student is cleared to participate in. In addition, all 9th Grade students, whether new or returning, must undergo a physical the summer before their 9th Grade year, and have a copy on file in the Nurse’s Office.
4. For soccer, hockey, and lacrosse players only: Take the IMPACT baseline concussion test.
FALL SPORT PRACTICE TIMES BEFORE CLASSES START
WEEK ONE: AUGUST 16 – 21
WEEK TWO: AUGUST 23 - 28
*** Please note: All freshmen are required to be at Freshmen Orientation on August 25 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:40 p.m. and August 26 from 4:30- 7 p.m. All coaches have been notified as to this. If Freshmen Orientation conflicts with any practice time, all ninth graders are expected to be at Freshmen Orienation.
Cross Country
Week One: Monday – Friday, 3:15PM – 5:15PM
Week Two: TBD
JV/Varsity Soccer
Monday, August 16
7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. Practice
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Practice
Tuesday, August 17 through Thursday, August 19
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Practice
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Practice
Friday, August 20
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Practice
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Practice
Saturday, August 21
JV & V Scrimmages at Blake High School
V - 10, 11, 12; JV times TBD
Monday, August 23
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Uniform handout following practice
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. MANDATORY PARENT MEETING in the Dining Room
Tuesday, August 24
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. JV team photos following morning session
4:00 Varsity team photos
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Practice
Wednesday, August 25
DAY OFF NO PRACTICE FOR JV or Varsity
Thursday, August 26
7:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. Varsity practice ONLY
2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. JV practice ONLY
Friday, Aug 27
7:00 am Varsity and JV leave for East Grand Forks
Sunday, August 29
1:00 p.m. Varsity and JV arrive back at Visitation Swim/Dive
Weeks One and Two: Monday – Friday, 3:15PM – 5:30PM, at the STA pool. Morning weight training and diving practice times TBD
B/JV Tennis
Week One: Monday – Friday, Noon – 2:00PM
Week Two: TBD
Varsity Tennis
Weeks One and Two: Monday – Friday, 2:30PM – 4:30PM, for all players wishing to try out for the varsity
Volleyball
Week One:
Monday – Friday, 1:00PM – 3:30PM, all players
Monday, 4:30PM – 6:30PM, all players interested in varsity
Tuesday – Friday, 4:30PM – 6:30PM, invitation only
Saturday – 8:00AM – 1:30PM, all players, multiple school scrimmage at Lakeville North
Week Two: TBD
All athletes wishing to participate on a fall team must be at practice during team tryouts. To get detailed information on tryout procedures, etc, please contact the appropriate coach listed below:
Eligible Grades Coach Phone
| Cross Country Running |
7-12
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Rene Gavic
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715-262-4183 |
Soccer
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9-12
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Carle Cheesebrough
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651-688-0927 |
Swim/Dive
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7-12
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Nate Linscheid |
952-686-2934 |
Tennis
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7-12
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Paul Jilek |
651-769-5745 |
Volleyball
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9-12
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Joe Zimmerman |
952-461-6616 |
*** All forms may be obtained online here. Once on the home page, open the Athletics page and look for “Athletic Forms.” ***
*** Parents are required to have all forms, including sports physicals, returned in an envelope marked “athletic office” no later than July 15th. ***
IV. Captains Practice * For 7 – 12 sports only.
Attendance at Captains Practice is a voluntary activity designed to help students stay in shape or get back in shape over the summer break. If you would like to participate in Captains practice for a high school team, please contact the Athletic office for Captains contact info. 651-683-1717 or mbrill@vischool.org
V. All Sports Night – Thursday, August 12, 2010
All families with children in grades five through twelve who are interested in participating in the athletic program are invited to attend the annual “All Sports Night” which will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2010 in the school athletic lobby.
Agenda:
* 5:45 – 6:15: Registration
Each family will be asked to check in with athletic department personnel in the athletic lobby, and make sure all forms/physicals are on file and filled out properly. If anything is missing, extra forms will be on hand for parents and athletes to fill out.
* 6:30 – 7:00: Welcome, Overview of Program
Topics covered will include the new concussion testing policy transportation, playing time policies, cutting policies, how to use the Visitation web site, etc.
* Fall Varsity coaches will be introduced and available after the meeting to answer questions.
Light refreshments will be served.
Click here for all athletic forms
All forms may be obtained here. Parents/athletes are required to have all forms, including sports physicals, returned before being able to participate in tryouts or practices.
Athletic Department Philosophy
The Convent of the Visitation School’s philosophy statement affirms “that learning is, in the words of our school motto, not for school but for life - non scholae sed vitae.” We believe that interscholastic athletics is an integral part of the total Visitation educational program and reflects our philosophy as much as any other.
Interscholastic sports not only enrich a young person’s educational experience, they create an opportunity to learn skills and values not provided for in the regular curriculum. Participation in athletics will not only improve motor skills and develop physical fitness, but students will also learn self-discipline and build self-confidence. The realization of group ideas, ability to think as an individual and as a member of a group, sportsmanship and fairness, respect for others, and the desire and effort to succeed and excel are just some of the values we emphasize in our program. It is the ultimate aim of our athletic program to teach and develop these skills and values among all of our participants.
Although our first priority is the attainment of the aforementioned educational objectives, winning, involving the spirit of competition, is an immediate objective in all athletic contests. The desire to win can and should be used to stimulate the achievement of the ultimate objectives.
Finally, we believe that participation in interscholastic athletics is a privilege that carries with it responsibilities to the school, to the team, to the student body, to the community, and to the student herself. In her play and in her conduct, she is representing all of these groups. It is only by helping a student to clearly understand our objectives and by carefully directing her in appropriate, well- planned learning situations that she will achieve these goals. This is our challenge and our responsibility.
General Objectives:
To develop an understanding of our athletic philosophy and the value of athletics within our total educational program.
To develop in each athlete, improved motor skills and overall health and physical fitness.
To emphasize each individual’s growth in self-discipline, emotional maturity and self-confidence.
To develop the ability to think as an individual and as a member of a group.
To develop an understanding of the role of the individual in the implementation of team goals.
To develop the desire and commitment to participate, succeed and excel through positive athletic competition.
To provide instruction in the essential rules of the game and the value of conforming to these rules.
To encourage respect for the rights of others and for authority.
To emphasize the principles of fairness in all of our interactions with others.
To promote student leadership and an appreciation of the democratic process.
To provide opportunities for developing a strong sense of school spirit among students, coaches, faculty and parents.
To provide opportunities for positive, enjoyable and safe experiences for all participants. |
