Information for Athletes for 2010-2011 School Year
Following is important information for student-athletes and parents to have in order to prepare for and be eligible to participate in Visitation athletics next school year. Please read through the information carefully and contact Mike Brill, school athletic director, with questions. He may be reached via email or by phone at 651-683-1717.
I. NEW FOR 2010-11 SCHOOL YEAR:
Given the growing awareness surrounding the potential long-term effects of sports-related concussions, the athletic department is requiring all student-athletes who wish to participate in soccer, hockey, or lacrosse to undergo baseline neuro-cognitive testing before being allowed to participate in those sports at Visitation. Student-athletes participating in other sports at Visitation are strongly encouraged to undergo the baseline testing as well. This testing, along with post-injury testing, will help to objectively evaluate a concussed athlete’s post-injury condition and track recovery for a safe return to play, thus preventing the cumulative effects of concussion.
The athletic department is working with the Health East Concussion Clinic to make the testing available to all student-athletes needing it. Specific information on when, where, and how to take the test will be made available to all Visitation families at the end of the current school year.
II. Grades K – 8 Sport Offerings and Registration
FALL WINTER SPRING
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5/6 Boys Soccer |
5/6 Boys Basketball |
5/6 Boys Baseball |
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7/8 Soccer |
5/6 Basketball |
5/6 Softball |
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5/6 Volleyball |
7 Basketball |
7 Softball |
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7 Volleyball |
8 Basketball |
8 Softball |
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8 Volleyball |
CAA Swimming |
7/8 Lacrosse |
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 16, and will take place from 3-5:30 p.m. daily during the week, with some Saturday practices or games.
III. Grades 7 – 12 Sport Offerings and Registration
FALL WINTER SPRING
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Cross Country Running 7th-12th |
Alpine Skiing 7th-12th |
Golf 7th-12th |
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Soccer 9th-12th |
Basketball 9th-12th |
Lacrosse 9th-12th |
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Swim/Dive 7th-12th |
Hockey 7th-12th |
Softball 9th-12th |
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Tennis 7th-12th |
Nordic Ski 7th-12th |
Track 7th-12th |
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Volleyball 9th-12th |
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To register for 7 - 12 sports, the participant needs to complete the following actions:
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, and
3. Have a “valid” “sports clearance” physical on file in the Health Office.
“Valid” means that the physical was performed 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.
The official start date for fall 7 – 12 team tryouts is Monday, August 16. All athletes wishing to participate on a fall team must be at practice during team tryouts. To get detailed information on daily practice times, tryout procedures, etc, please contact the appropriate coach listed below:
Eligible Grades Coach Phone
Cross Country Running 7-12 Rene Gavic 715-262-4183
Soccer 9-12 Carle Cheesebrough 651-688-0927
Swim/Dive 7-12 Nate Linscheid 952-686-2934
Tennis 7-12 Paul Jilek 651-769-5745
Volleyball 9-12 Joe Zimmerman 952-461-6616
*** All forms may be obtained online at www.visitation.net. 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 15. ***
IV. Fall Captains’ Practice * For 7 – 12 sports only.
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Attendance at Captains’ Practice is a voluntary activity designed to help students stay in shape
or get back in shape during the summer break. Students who would like to participate in
Captains’ Practice for a high school team should contact the appropriate team captain. Contact
information for captains may be obtained by contacting the athletic office.
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