OLD COLONY REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL

SPORTSMANSHIP IS AN EXPECTATION

ACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

• Accept all decisions of contest officials.

• Applause during player, coach, or official introductions.

• Cheerleaders leading fans in positive cheers.

• Handshakes between participants and coaches at the end of the contest regardless of the outcome.

• Everyone showing concern for an injured player, regardless of team.

• Encourage surrounding people to display only sportsmanlike conduct.

• During the National Anthem, students, participants, and fans should stand, remove hats, face the flag, not talk, and remain still until the end of the anthem.

• Thanking coaches for their time and help.

• Helping up a teammate or opposing players who have fallen or been hurt.

• Thanking officials for their effort and work.

UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR

• Yelling or chanting at opponents.

• Making disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs or gestures.

• Booing or heckling officials or opponents.

• Refusing to shake hands or to recognize a good performance.

• Blaming losses on contest officials, coaches, or participants.

• Using profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the contest.

• Taunting or name-calling to distract an opponent.

• Hand-held signs containing derogatory language.

Patrons and fans attending Old Colony lacrosse, baseball, and softball games, as well as other contests in the stadium, will not be permitted to stand inside the restraining ropes, behind or near the team areas. At no time should patrons or fans interact with team members or coaches. All patrons will be required to enter the stadium and be seated in the stands.

Athletic Requirements

This is to inform you of the necessary information and requirements in order to participate in the many in our fall sports program.

• Registration: All student-athletes AND parents/guardians at Old Colony must register online at FINAL FORMS if you have already registered a family member simply log onto your family account. All registrations for all spring sports should be completed by March 15, 2024. Please refer to the Athletic Department handbook/concussion training/and policies. This step must be completed each season the student-athlete competes in.

• Physicals: Physicals are required by the MIAA for any student to participate in athletics across the state. Each physical is valid for 13 months from the date of the examination. (Please forward athletic physicals to mtrahan@oldcolony.us)

• The proof of physical must include:

• 1. A date of exam

• 2. Indication that the athlete is in good health

• 3. The student-athlete is free of restrictions, and able to participate in interscholastic athletics

• 4. Physician's signature.

• Student-athletes will also be required to bring in a doctor’s note after any visit to the physician, indicating whether a student is able/not able to participate in the sport.
  

• When an injury occurs, parents are reminded to contact the school nurse at 508.763.8011 x 130 to schedule a reentry meeting into school.

• At this time any medical documentation should be provided to the school nurse. This is done to ensure the safety of all student-athletes.

• Grades: (MUST BE PASSING ALL COURSEWORK- SHOP/ACADEMICS) The eligibility to participate in all extracurricular activities (including Old Colony athletics) is determined by a student’s grades in shop and academics. At the end of the first and second trimesters, students’ report cards will be checked by their advisor. If a student is not meeting the eligibility requirement, he/she will not be allowed to participate for the following trimester. At the end of the school year, the cumulative average for the year will be used to determine eligibility for the fall.
  

If you have questions regarding the spring season, please find contact information for the head coaches below.

Each coach will provide team rules and practice/game information to each family.

We look forward to another successful spring season!

Email: kcawley@oldcolony.info
Location: 476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA, USA
Twitter:

Email: BMENDEZ@OLDCOLONY.INFO
Location: 476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA, USA
Twitter: @SOFTBALL_OC

Email: EBUSA@OLDCOLONY.INFO
Location: 476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA, USA
Twitter: @ocpe4

Email: CLINCOLN@OLDCOLONY.INFO
Location: 476 North Avenue, Rochester, MA, USA

Participation in athletics is a privilege and not to be taken lightly. Our program is not recreational, and we strive to provide your son/daughter with a quality experience through athletics.

Athletes are expected to attend every practice and contest unless excused by their coach. If an athlete is in school attendance, he or she is expected at practice. There are no unexcused absences from practices or games. Excused absences are permitted for extra help (lateness only), death in the family, family illness, family emergencies, medical reasons, and religious observances. Timely communication between the coach, parent, and/or athlete in this situation is essential.

As discussed in the philosophy portion of this handbook, membership on a junior varsity or varsity team requires a considerable time commitment. The school district is responsible for monitoring the wellness and safety of each of our student-athletes. Any anticipated conflicts with regard to school commitment and program expectations must be brought to the attention of the coaching staff prior to tryouts.

An athlete’s first commitment must be to the school program. Coaches are not expected to excuse athletes from school practices and/or contests/ other commitments.

Family Vacations

When parents and student-athletes choose to take their family vacation during a sports season, it must be understood that the time missed by the student-athlete can affect team chemistry, personal conditioning, and performance level of the individual and the overall success of the team. Each and every individual on the team has a role, not just in the game, but in the practice climate as well, regardless of how much playing time the athlete is experiencing. Commitment during the vacation periods involves self-sacrifice, not only on the part of the coach and athlete but the family as well. Attendance is mandatory during vacation periods. The modified program will not schedule as many practices as the high school level. Contact the coach prior to the season in order to fulfill team commitments and expectations.

(Repeated unexcused absentees will be removed from athletic teams.)

Director of Athletics

Email: mtrahan@oldcolony.info
Website: ocathletics.org
Location: 476 North Ave Rochester MA 02770
Phone: 5087638011
Twitter: @AthleticCougars