MERRYHILL
MIDDLE SCHOOL
ATHLETICS HANDBOOK
Principal
Asst. Principal
Athletic Director
School address
School phone
Fax
Quinn Letan
Jessica Arciniega
Jorge Arciniega
1500 Yosemite Dr. Milpitas, CA 95035
408-945-9090
408-262-1141
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Table of Contents
Purpose of Athletics Handbook…………………………………………………... 3
Goals of Athletic Program…………………………………………………………3
Academic Requirements………………………………………………………….. 3
Athletic Teams……………………………………………………………………. 4
General Team Information…………………………………………………………6
Informational Meeting……………………………………………………..6
Tryouts……………………………………………………………………..6
Practices and Games……………………………………………………….7
Uniforms…………………………………………………………………...7
Transportation……………………………………………………………………...8
Athletic Awards…………………………………………………………………....8
Discipline / Student Conduct………………………………………………………9
Athletic Director…………………………………………………………………..11
Athletic Permission Slip ………………………………………………………….12
Athletic Code of Conduct…………………………………………………………13
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PURPOSE OF ATHLETICS HANDBOOK
The purpose of the Merryhill Middle School Athletics Handbook is to provide
essential information to parents and students regarding the policies of our athletic
program. This handbook will address the most commonly asked questions regarding
eligibility, sports teams and seasons, and the rules and regulations under which our
program operates. It is our belief that this handbook will guide students, parents,
teachers, coaches and administrators alike in helping our school maintain the high quality
of our athletic program.
GOALS OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM
The goal of the Merryhill Middle School Athletics Program is to provide a safe,
challenging and positive learning environment for all students. We will expect each
student to demonstrate proper teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline, commitment, and
respect to all coaches, players, fans and officials. Student athletes will be responsible to
follow the Athletic Code of Conduct, listed on page 13 of this handbook. We will also
allow participation by as many students as we can accommodate during the year for each
sport.
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ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
All students must maintain a C average grade point average in every class to be
eligible to compete in athletics. Grades will be checked at every 6-week
progress report to determine eligibility. Students must remain eligible for all grade
checks done during their season. If a student does not meet the academic requirements
during the season at one of the 6 week grade checks, they will not be eligible for the
remainder of the season. Any student who does not meet the requirements during the
tryout period is not eligible to participate in the tryouts.
ATHLETIC TEAMS
Fall Sports:
Sport
Volleyball
(Aug.-Nov)
Teams offered
C Girls (5th/6th Grade)
A Girls (7th/8th Grade)
Flag Football
A Division (6th/7th)
C Division Co-ed (5th/6th Grade)
(Aug.-Nov)
Winter Sports:
Girls’ Basketball
(Jan-Mar)
C Girls (5th/6th)
A Girl (7th/8th)
Boys’ Basketball
C Boys (5th/6th)
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(Jan-Mar)
A Boys’ (7th/8th)
GENERAL TEAM INFORMATION
Informational Meeting
Each team will have an informational meeting prior to the start of tryouts. At this
meeting the Athletic Director will introduce the coaching staff and discuss the team
expectations and requirements. Athletic Permission Slips will be distributed and need to
be turned in before students will be able to participate in tryouts or practice.
Tryouts
Tryouts will be held for all sports. Below is the maximum number of athletes for each
team.
Girls’ and Boys’ Basketball
Girls’ Volleyball
Co-ed Flag Football
10 students
10 students
20 students
Tryouts will last a minimum of 3 days, and will last from 4:00 to 5:30 daily. All
Eligible students will be allowed to participate that are in attendance at school during the
tryout period.
Practices and Games
1) Practices are generally held Monday through Thursday from 4:00pm-5:30pm.
However days and times may be subject to change at the discretion of your coach.
2) Students will be expected to be on time and attend practice daily.
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3) If a student cannot attend a practice or game, they should contact the coach prior
to that day.
4) Each individual coach will determine his team’s policy regarding participation in
any athletic event due to missed practice(s) or school absence.
5) Students must wear proper athletic wear to practice. Your PE uniform is a great
example of proper athletic wear. Girls should tie their hair up and all jewelry
should be removed. Failure to comply with these policies could result in the
athlete being sent home.
6) Most athletic events will be held Monday through Thursday and begin either 3:30
or 4:30pm. Occasionally, make –up games, rescheduled games or playoff games
will be held on Friday’s but we try our best to avoid Friday practice and/or games.
Some tournaments will be held on the weekend.
Uniforms
1) Each team member will be issued school purchased uniform to wear at each
athletic event.
2) Team uniforms should not be worn outside of school, (evenings and weekends).
3) Athletes are responsible for the care and cleanliness of their uniforms.
4) Athletes will be held accountable for any unusual abuse or damage of their
uniform.
5) Team members who damage or fail to turn in the same numbered uniforms that
were issued to them will be charged for their cost at the current replacement value.
TRANSPORTATION
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Students will be transported to our athletic events not held at Merryhill School.
They will be expected to show proper discipline while on the school bus, and at the other
School sites. Any student who does not follow the bus rules or athletic code of conduct
will be subject to disciplinary action.
Parents who wish to drive their student home from an athletic event not at Merryhill
must sign out their student with the coach. A student who wishes to ride home with
another student’s parents must have written authorization before boarding the bus at
Merryhill. Parent drivers then must sign out all students they are transporting with the
coach. No student may leave an “away” athletic event without being signed out by a
parent.
ATHLETIC AWARDS
The Athletic Department will honor the outstanding athletes in each of our sports at our
annual Athletic Awards Ceremony. Trophies will be given for exemplary achievement in
each sport, This ceremony will be held at the end of the season, and invitations will be
sent out to all athletes 1-2 weeks prior to the event.
DISCIPLINE/ CODE OF CONDUCT
Students at Merryhill will be required to follow all district, school and team discipline
policies. They will be expected to show appropriate behavior towards teammates,
coaches, teachers, players, officials and fans at all times. Violation of any rules will
not be tolerated. Suspension or removal from the team is possible consequences.
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Below is a list of some problem behaviors from the Discipline Guidelines at Rancho.
-Fighting
-Harassment/Intimidation
-Littering
-Profanity
-Theft
-Vandalism
-Substance Abuse
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
It is my goal as Athletic Director to provide a program that is concerned not only
for the welfare of our students, but one that we can be proud of as well. Throughout the
years, Merryhill has enjoyed the reputation of having competitive, well-mannered
athletes represent our school. With the guidance of our dedicated coaching staff, we will
strive to continue this tradition of excellence in the upcoming years.
Finally, it is my hope that all students will find their athletic experience at Merryhill
Milpitas Middle School an enjoyable and memorable one. If anyone has any questions
or concerns, feel free to contact me at Merryhill.
Email: Jorge.Arciniega@nlcinc.com
Phone: 408-945-9090
Thank you
Jorge Arciniega
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ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT
1. All athletes will travel to and from athletic events via transportation provided by the school,
unless their parents or legal guardian signs them out with the coach before or after an athletic
event.
2. All athletes will be responsible for any equipment or uniforms issued to him/her. Students
must turn in the same numbered uniforms that were issued to them. Any item not returned
must be paid for at the current replacement value.
3. When addressing any issues concerning
Athletes who violate school disciplinary
current sport season unless he/she receives a
rules or who commit a crime, or who
release from the Athletic Director.
commit actions harmful to health or
character development of the individual
7. Every member of an athletic team, while
athlete, to the general welfare of the team or
traveling to and from athletic events as a
to the student body may be suspended from
representative of his/her school, must dress
an athletic team.
cleanly and neatly. Athletes will conduct
themselves as ladies and gentleman at all
4. The athlete guilty of the use, consumption,
times.
or distribution and/or being under the
influence of alcohol, stimulants, drugs,
8. A player/coach in the after school sports
hallucinogenic drugs or narcotics, (except
program, parents should follow the proper
when expressly prescribed by a physician),
chain of command: 1) Coach 2) Athletic
will be removed from the team on the first
Director 3) Administration. Failure to do so
offense.
could result in removal from the team.
5. To be eligible to participate in athletics, a
student is required to have a C average in
every class.
6. Any athlete who quits or is removed from a
team after the try-out period will be
ineligible to participate with any other
school team until the completion of the
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Student’s Signature
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Parent/Guardian’s Signature
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