December 2013
Parents,
Enclosed you will find a number of pages of information that we would like you to read over and
become familiar with. You will find:
 Conference Philosophy and Sportsmanship Statements
 Coachs’ Philosophy Statement
 Responsibilities of Coach, Athlete. And Parents
 “Extra-curricular Eligibility and Standard Policies for Lake Zurich Middle School North
Athletic Teams”
 Steroid Information
 Emergency Information Form
 Waiver and Insurance Declaration
 Practice and Game Schedule
 Directions to away Games
Please have you child return the following to his coach:
1. Student Activity Waiver
2. Emergency Release Form
3. IESA Concussion Sign-Off Form
4. Check for Athletic Fees payable to C.U.S.D. 95 for $95.00.
We are looking forward to an exciting and enjoyable season!
Thank you,
Mr.Platt
Mrs. Willsie
Anabolic Steroid Abuse
Information taken from The National Institute on Drug Abuse
Anabolic-androgenic steroids are man-made substances related to male sex hormones.
“Anabolic” refers to muscle-building, and “androgenic” refers to increased masculine
characteristics. These drugs are available legally only by prescription. Some athletes abuse
anabolic steroids to enhance athletic performance and improve physical appearance. Anabolic
steroids are taken orally or injected into the body.
Abuse of anabolic steroids can lead to serious health problems, some of which are irreversible.
Major side effects can include liver tumors and cancer, jaundice, high blood pressure, kidney
tumors, severe acne and trembling. In males, side effects may include shrinking of the testicles,
impotence, baldness and breast development. In females, side effects may include growth of
facial hair, menstrual changes and deepened voice. In teenagers, growth may be halted
prematurely and permanently.
Anabolic steroid abuse is increasing among adolescents. In The National Institute on Drug
Abuse’s “Monitoring the Future Study”, 3.4% of high school seniors reported using steroids at
least once. Studies show that, over time, anabolic steroids can indeed take a heavy toll on a
person’s health
Suburban Middle School Conference Philosophy and
Sportsmanship Statements
Philosophy Statement:
The philosophy of the Suburban Middle School Conference is to provide minimum
opportunities for participation in a variety of co-curricular activities with schools
that share common middle school beliefs
Sportsmanship Statement:
The school and the Suburban Middle School Conference consider good
sportsmanship to be one of the important rewards of healthy competition.
Suburban Middle School Conference coaches, students, administrators, teachers
and parents support and demonstrate good sportsmanship. Nothing less is
expected of the fans who attend our games and activities. So, cheer your team and
recognize good performances by others. Have fun representing your school and
conference. Thank you for demonstrating good sportsmanship the S.M.S.C way!
Coaches’ Philosophy Statement:
We will try to maintain a winning balance on the team while playing as many
players as possible. Although winning is valuable for team morale, our goal will
also be to develop skills, knowledge of the game, teamwork, positive attitudes, and
good sportsmanship. Conference Tournament playtime will depend on each
individual’s strengths and skills.
Responsibilities……….
Of the Coach
 To conduct practices that introduce or increase skills, stamina, speed, and cooperation
 To teach the team to succeed with humility, and handle adversity with dignity
 To impart to the team not only a desire to win, but also a respect for the game
 To exhibit the same positive behaviors and attitudes that are expected form the athletes
and their parents
 To attend to any injuries if minor and provide medical assistance if necessary
 To monitor academic eligibility
 To limit participation for safety concerns of any athlete whose conditioning becomes
questionable due to repeated absences from practice
Of the Parents
 Complete paper work that needs to be returned to coach or office before the first game
 To be on time when picking up your child from practices and games. At no time should
and athlete leave and away game with any adult that is not her parent even if the parent
gives verbal or written permission. This is a district policy.
 To support your daughter, the team, and the coach, and model, good sportsmanship by
behaving appropriately in our own school and as visitors in other schools
Of the Athlete
 To attend all practices and games in their entirely (Each athlete will be allowed one
excused absence that is approved by the coach. Subsequent absences will result in limited
playing time in the upcoming match.)
 To continually strive to improve and excel, both in the classroom and on the team (If an
athlete does not participates in Physical Education class on any given day, she will not be
allowed to participate in her sport on that day.)
 To maintain good grades and turn in homework so that you are eligible to play at all
times (If an athlete is not able to participate for a second week due to either and academic
or disciplinary reason, the student will be released form the team.)
 To exhibit proper behavior and attend school for at least five class periods so that you are
eligible to play at all times
 To provide parents with any information that the coach would like them to have
 To treat competitors, teammates, coaches, officials, and fans with courtesy and respect
 To listen to homeroom announcements in the event that the game or practice schedule
changes
 To model and exhibit the principles of good sportsmanship in all contests and practices
*Players should purchase their own kneepads.
Extra-Curricular Eligibility and Standard Policies
for
Lake Zurich Middle School North Athletic Teams
The Teachers at Lake Zurich Middle School North feel strongly that academics are important and are the
primary responsibility of the school community. In order for a student to participate in an extra-curricular
activity, the following eligibility guidelines are in place.
1. A grade of C- or above must be maintained in all subject areas. Teachers must email the
Assistant Athletic Director and the Athletic Director by Monday at 1:45 p.m. if a student is
receiving a grade below a C-.
2. If a student exhibits a grade ranging between a D- to a D+ in any area, he/she is responsible for
arranging help from an academic teacher between 2:30 and 3:15 p.m. on a daily basis.
Following the 3:15 p.m. dismissal, the student is free to attend his/her practice, rehearsal, game,
etc. and can participate at the discretion of the coach/supervisor. In the event of an away game
or meet, the student may leave the help session in time for departure to the event.
3. If a student exhibits a grade below a D- in any area, he/she is placed on an inactive roster and
will remain ineligible for all practices, rehearsals, games, meets, etc. for a time period of one
week. It is the student’s responsibility to notify his/her parent in the event of any ineligibility.
4. If a student is inactive for a third week, due to receiving a grade below a D- in any area, he/she is
permanently removed from the team for the remainder of the season. It is the
supervisor’s/coach’s responsibility to notify the student’s parents, by telephone, in the event of a
removal from the team.
5. Special review may be requested in the event a student is completing assignments, contributing
in class, and putting forth effort without achieving the desired grades. The classroom teacher
involved needs to take the initiative to speak to the supervisor/coach regarding this issue.
6. Classroom behavior of all students should be above reproach. If a teacher feels that the student’s
behavior is continually unacceptable in the classroom, that teacher needs to indicate the problem
on the eligibility sheet and speak to the supervisor/coach regarding the student eligibility. The
following will be in place for detentions and suspensions:

Behavioral Detention: On the day the detention is to be served, the athlete may attend
practice or a game only after the detention time has been satisfied. However, at the coach’s
discretion, missed practice time may result in less playing time due to missed instruction or
conditioning.

First 3-hour detention, in-school suspension (ISS) or out-of-school suspension (OSS): 5-day
suspension from the team.

Second 3-hour detention, ISS, or OSS: removal from the team.
7. Under the coach’s responsibility section, the following statement should be included in ALL
COACHES’ packets: If an athlete’s conditioning becomes questionable due to repeated
absences from practice, it is the coach’s responsibility to limit participation for safety concerns.
The Assistant Principal/Athletic Director encourages all coaches to remain consistent in their
policies regarding an athlete’s absence from practice regardless of the talent level of the athlete.
8. Under the player’s responsibility section, the following two statements should be included in
your packet: (1) If a student is not able to participate for a third time due to either an academic
or disciplinary reason, the student will be released from the team. (2) If an athlete does not
participate in Physical Education class on any given day, they are not allowed to participate in
their sport on that day.
9. Regarding the procedure for the eligibility of athletes, we will use the following procedure:
When your team is finalized, please give the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal a list of
participants. We will keep a “working” list of all students involved in athletics, clubs, etc. The
teachers will email the Athletic Director and Assistant Principal with a list of students who are
ineligible for the week due to grades. The email must be received by Monday at 1:45.
Additionally, the Assistant Principal will also notify you of those students who are receiving
disciplinary measures that may cause them to miss practices and/or games. If the Athletic
Director or Assistant Principal receive a list from a teacher after 1:45 on Monday, those
athletes will remain eligible
Standard Policies for Lake Zurich middle School North Athletic Teams
I.
TRANSPORTATION: Athletes are expected to ride the school-contracted
transportation to and from all away games. However, if an athlete and his/ her parents
talk to the coach after the game, he/she may ride home with the parent/guardian.
II.
SCHOOL ABSENCE POLICY: In order to participate in a game or practice, the
athlete must be in attendance at school a minimum or 4 periods. They also must
participate in their physical education or health class.
III.
INJURIES: The coaching staff will make every effort to be attentive to fatigue,
dehydration, and possible injuries. Prevention and caution: are the keys in these
areas: The athlete should inform the coach immediately concerning any of the above.
If an athlete is injured during practice or in a game and needs immediate attention, the
coaching staff will 1) contact the paramedics and 2) contact the parents. An adult will
accompany the athlete to the hospital and stay until the parent arrives.
PRACTICE: Unfortunately, the practice schedule must sometimes be altered due to unforeseen
circumstances (illness, extra gym time or emergency use of the gym). We will make every
attempt to adhere to the original practice schedule; however alterations may occur. If this
situation happens, we will try and let the players know as soon as possible. In the even that we
cannot have practice, the players should always listen to the afternoon announcements for
anything that may pertain to them. We know this is not always convenient; therefore, players
will not be penalized if they cannot work out the alternate practice time.
Your child will be cut from the team if the following happens:

Has more than one unexcused absence from practice or games

Classroom behavior gets out of hand

Unable to attend practice or games due to academic eligibility (a third comes up after
being out for prior 2 weeks)
If a situation comes up, it is the student’s responsibility to contact Ms. Harfst or Mr. Platt as soon
as possible. A note from home prior to missing practice or being absent from school is an
excused absence. Your athlete’s playing time will depend on her/his ability to attend practice.
We believe in education first and sports second. If your athlete has a “D” grade, she will be
required to get extra help from 2:30-3:15. She/he should come to practice after the help session
so she/he will still be able to participate in games.
OUR BEST INTEREST AS COACHES IS YOUR ATHLETES' ACADEMIC STATUS AND
KEEPING UP ON THEIR GRADES.
Directions to Away Games:
BARRINGTON PRAIRIE

Take route 12 (Rand road) south to Quentin road and turn right on to Quentin.
Continue on Quentin and turn right (west) on to Dundee.
(Address – 40 Dundee Road; 304-3990)
BARRINGTON STATION

Take route 22 west to Ela Road; turn left (south) on to Ela road, take Ela road to Lake
Cook Road to Eastern Avenue. (look for Lutheran Church) Turn left on to Eastern
Avenue. (Address – 215 Eastern Ave; 304-3955)
FOX RIVER GROVE

Take route 22 west to Ski Hill road. Turn right on Ski Hill road and go to School
Street. At the “Y” in the road, proceed left to Orchard. Turn right on Orchard and go
to the school (Address – 401 Orchard St.; 516-5105)
GRAYSLAKE

Take Midlothian Road north to Route 60 & 83 and turn left (west). Take route 60/83
to the route 83 split and turn right (north) on to route 83. Go several miles and go
over two sets of railroad tracks until you get to route 137. Turn left (west) onto route
137. Take route 137 past Center Street. The school is located a few blocks north of
Center Street on Barron Blvd. Turn left onto Barron Blvd.
(Address – 440 N. Barron Blvd.; 223-3540)
HAWTHORN NORTH

Go east on Route 22 to Route 83 and turn left (north). Take Route 83 to Route 60 and
turn right (east). Take Route 60 to Aspen and go left. Turn left on Hawthorn Pkwy.
(Address – 301 W. Hawthorn Pkwy.;990-4500)
HAWTHORN SOUTH

Go east on Route 22 to Route 83 and turn left (north). Take Route 83 to Route 60 and
turn right (east). Take Route 60 to Aspen and go right.
(Address – 430 Aspen Dr.; 990-4800)
Middle School South

Go east on Route 12 to Cuba and turn right. (Address – 435 W. Cuba Rd.; 540-7070)
LAKE ZURICH MIDDLE SCHOOL NORTH
EMERGENCY RELEASE FORM
Student Name:______________________________________
Sex: M
F
Grade:______
Social Security #:____________________________________
Date of Birth:______________
Address:___________________________________________
___________________________________________
Home Phone:_______________________________________
Cellular Phone:______________________________________
Pager:____________________
Father’s Name:______________________________________
Hours at work:_____________
Employer:__________________________________________
Work Phone:______________
Mother’s Name:_____________________________________
Hours at work:_____________
Employer:__________________________________________
Work Phone:______________
Emergency Contact if parents are unavailable:________________________________________
Phone:___________________
Any medical, physical or dietary restrictions we should be aware of?_______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Physician:__________________________________________
Phone:_________________
Address:___________________________________________
__________________________________________________
Family Insurance Company:____________________________
Policy No.:_____________
Address:____________________________________________
___________________________________________________
I authorize the use of the family insurance company.
__________________________________________
Parent Signature
If a parent or guardian or any of the above listed people or numbers cannot be contacted in case
of serious injury or illness, I authorize the school to take such emergency actions as may be
deemed necessary, including the transportation of the student to a hospital, medical center or
physician for treatment. In addition, I authorize the use of our family medical insurance.
_________________________________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
____________________
Date
M I DD LE S C HO OL NO RT H
Boys Volleyball
January 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
1
5 Practice 6 Practice
South Gym Uniforms
3
4
Practice 9 No
10
South Gym Practice
11
Game 15 Practice 16 Practice 17
Away
North Gym Until 3:15
18
7 Late
Pracitce
8
2
Sat
4:-5:30
12 Practice 13 Game
North Gym Away
14
Grayslake
19
20
No School
Game
Home
Hawthorn North
21 Practice 22
North Gym
FRG
26 Practice 27
North Gym
Game 28 Practice 29
Away
North Gym
Barrington Station
Go Wolves!!
Game
Away
23 Practice 24
North Gym
Hawthorn sSouth
Game 30 Practice 31
Home
North Gym
Barrington Prairie
25
M I DD LE S C HO OL NO RT H
Boys Volleyball
February 2014
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
2 Practice 3
North Gym
Game
Away
4
MSS
9 Practice 10
North Gym
No
Practice
5
ERD
Game 11 Practice 12
Home
North Gym
Hawthorn North
16
No
17 Practice 18
School
North Gym
Game 24 Practice 25
Home
North Gym
MSS
6 Practice 7
North Gym
8
Grayslake
Game 13
Away
No
14
Practice
15
Game 20 Practice 21
Home
North Gym
22
FRG
Game 19
Home
Hawthorn South
23
Game
Home
Barrington Station
Game 26 Practice 27 Practice 28
Away
North Gym North Gym
Barrington Prairie
Go Wolves!