Grades 3 and 4 Recreational teams only.

Grade 5 Recreational teams with the option of a Competitive team for each

grade and gender.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 Competitive teams with the option of Recreational teams

• Teams from these grades are classified as “Recreational” or Instructional Play.

• Recreational teams are formed based upon the number of eligible players who sign up and the availability of league play.

• If League availability is not sufficient to accommodate the number of players who signed up, it may be necessary to hold tryouts to determine which students will be eligible to participate. While we will do our absolute best to accommodate everyone who signs up to play prior to the registration deadline, there is no guarantee that all students who signed up will be afforded the opportunity to play. Under these conditions, the basic rules specified for tryouts and selections process will be applied to here as well.

• The intent is to field at least one recreational team per grade per gender. If there is more than one recreational team per grade, teams will be split to divide the talent as equally as possible.

• If an insufficient number of players register to field a team for a particular grade, in the sole discretion of the Basketball Director, late sign-ups may be accepted or additional players may be sought from lower grades in IHM School. All players interested in playing up under these circumstances must have the opportunity to try out for the open spots on the team. The sports committee and/or designated head coach will have the ability to decide which player(s) will be selected to play up unless they have a child who is participating in the tryout. If selected to play up, these students become a permanent member of the team while retaining their eligibility to play for their existing grade as well.

• Parents are permitted to coach recreational teams and teams are permitted to keep the children of the head coach and up to two assistants.

• Competitive teams may be formed in addition to recreational teams. In general, the sports committee will try to field a competitive team in addition to recreational teams in grade 5. Under no circumstances will players who register after the sign-up deadline be eligible for Competitive teams.

• All players assigned to a recreational team for that grade will have the option of trying out for the competitive team if they are interested in doing so. The decision to try out for the competitive team is totally voluntary at this point.

• In the 5th Grade players who are selected to play for the competitive team are expected to honor their commitment to play for the recreational team.

• Minium playing time is one full quarter per game.

• Minimum playing time applies to all games; including league and tournament play.

• Minimum playing time applies to all recreational teams and the 5th Grade competitive teams.

• Attempts should be made by the coach to give each child additional playing time if possible.

• The coach has the right to reduce or eliminate playing time for players who miss games, practices, who are disruptive to the team, and or disrespectful to the coach or team. The coach will discuss with parents.

• Classified as “Competitive” Play in these grades.

• The intent is to field one competitive team per grade per gender. This team will be commonly referred to as the “A” team. Once again, we will field one “A” team for each grade, for each gender.

• All students who signed up to play prior to the registration deadline are eligible to try out for the competitive team “A” team for their respective class and gender.

• Positions for the competitive team will be determined by holding mandatory tryouts.

• All players who attend the try out for the competitive “A” team will be notified whether or not they were selected to play for the team.

• Players who make the “A” team for their respective grade & gender will not be allowed to play for any other team within this program.

• If there are sufficient numbers of students who do not wish to play on the competitive “A” team or do not make the competitive “A” team, every attempt will be made to form a second “B” team for those students. This is subject to league availability. These “B” teams will be classified as recreational teams. Under this scenario, it may be necessary to combine 7th and 8th grade players in order to field a team at the “B” level. Subject to league availability, we will attempt to form a third “C” team if we have sufficient numbers to do so.

• In the event that additional leagues are not available to accommodate the number of players who do not make the “A” team, tryouts may be necessary to determine which students will play for the “B” team. While we will do our best to accommodate everyone who signs up to play, there is no guarantee that all players who do not make the “A” team for their respective grade or gender will be afforded the opportunity to play. It is all subject to the availability of leagues in which to participate.

• Tryouts will not be necessary if the number of players interested in playing is equal to or less than the number needed to field a team.

• If an insufficient number of players register to field a team for a particular grade, in the sole discretion of the Basketball Director, late sign-ups may be accepted or additional players may be sought from lower grades in IHM School. All players interested in playing up under these circumstances must have the opportunity to try out for the open spots on the team.

• Each IHM basketball team at this level will have no minimum playing time. At this grade level, teams may play in 2 leagues.

• The coach has the right to reduce or eliminate playing time for players who miss games, practices, who are disruptive to the team, and or disrespectful to the coach or team. The coach will discuss such issues with the parents of the player.

Grades 4, 5, and 6 - Recreational teams only for each gender.

Grades 7 and 8 - Competitive teams will be deemed the A teams and the B

• Teams from these grades are classified as “Recreational” or Instructional Play.

• Recreational teams are formed based upon the number of eligible players who sign up and the availability of league play.

• The intent is to field at least one recreational team per grade per gender. If there is more than one recreational team per grade, teams will be split to divide the talent as equally as possible.

• If we have an insufficient number of players register to field a team for a particular grade, in the sole discretion of the Volleyball Director, late sign-ups may be accepted or additional players may be sought from lower grades in IHM School. All players interested in playing up under these circumstances must have the opportunity to try out for the open spots on the team. The sports committee and/or designated head coach will have the ability to decide which player(s) will be selected to play up unless they have a child who is participating in the tryout. If selected to play up, these students become a permanent member of the team while retaining their eligibility to play for their existing grade as well.

• Parents are permitted to coach recreational teams and teams are permitted to keep the children of the head coach and up to two assistants.

• Minimum playing time will be generally considered roughly ¼ of any match (matched can be comprised of 2 or 3 games) and may be fulfilled by substituting players in and out of a match at times deemed appropriate by the coach..

• Minimum playing time applies to all games; including league and tournament play.

• Minimum playing time applies to all recreational teams.

• Attempts should be made by the coach to give each child additional playing time if possible.

• The coach has the right to reduce or eliminate playing time for players who miss games, practices, who are disruptive to the team, and or disrespectful to the coach or team. The coach will discuss with parents.

• The intent is to field one competitive team per grade per gender. This team will be commonly referred to as the “A” team. Once again, we will field one “A” team for each grade, for each gender.

• All students who signed up to play prior to the registration deadline are eligible to try out for the competitive team “A” team for their respective class and gender.

• Positions for the competitive team will be determined by holding mandatory tryouts.

• All players who attend the try out for the competitive “A” team will be notified whether or not they were selected to play for the team.

• Players who make the “A” team for their respective grade & gender will not be allowed to play for any other team within this program.

• If there are sufficient numbers of students who do not wish to play on the competitive “A” team or do not make the competitive “A” team, every attempt will be made to form a second “B” team for those students. This is subject to league availability. These “B” teams will be classified as recreational teams. Under this scenario, it may be necessary to combine 7th and 8th grade players in order to field a team at the “B” level. Subject to league availability, we will attempt to form a third “C” team if we have sufficient numbers to do so.

• Tryouts will not be necessary if the number of players interested in playing is equal to or less than the number needed to field a team.

• If we have an insufficient number of players register to field a team for a particular grade, in the sole discretion of the Volleyball Director, late sign-ups may be accepted or additional players may be sought from lower grades in IHM School. All players interested in playing up under these circumstances must have the opportunity to try out for the open spots on the team.

• Each IHM recreational volleyball team at this level will have minimum playing time requirements equal to 1/3rd of a match. It is expected that each player gets play time in every Match. Minimum playing time applies to all league and tournament game. Each competitive volleyball team at this level will have no minimum playing time.

• The coach has the right to reduce or eliminate playing time for players who miss games, practices, who are disruptive to the team, and or disrespectful to the coach or team. The coach will discuss with parents.

1) Any student that receives a detention may attend practice and MUST

attend the next scheduled game but will not be permitted to

participate in the game, and must sit on the bench. If a player that

has received a detention does not attend the game and sit on the

bench for any reason including illness, then they will sit out the next

scheduled game. THE PLAYER MUST ATTEND THE GAME AND

MUST SIT ON THE BENCH.

2) The Coaches will be notified of detentions on the Tuesday that the

detention is being served by the Sports Committee or its designee. The

suspension time frame is for the next scheduled game following the

Tuesday of the detention.

3) Any student that receives a suspension may attend practice and MUST

attend all the scheduled game(s) for one (1) week, but will not be

permitted to participate in the game(s), and must sit on the bench. If

a player that has received a suspension does not attend any game(s)

and sit on the bench for any reason including illness, then they will sit

out the next scheduled game(s). THE PLAYER MUST ATTEND THE

GAME(S) AND MUST SIT ON THE BENCH.

4) The Coaches will be notified of suspensions on the Tuesday that the

suspension is being served by the Sports Committee or its designee.

The suspension time frame for ineligibility is from the Tuesday of the

suspension to the following Monday regardless of the number of

games benched.

5) Any suspension given as a result of the accumulation of three

detentions shall not be disciplined as described in Section 3 above.

6) Any Student who fails to have a cumulative grade point average of

2.00 GPA will be ineligible for participation in sponsored activities for a

minimum of a 2-week suspension. This means the Student is to

participate in practice, MUST attend all games and sit on the bench.

The student’s academic progress will be reviewed at the end of the 2-

week period. The student will receive an Academic Suspension Card at

time of the Suspension. It will be up to the student to go to each of

his/her teacher(s), have the teacher(s) to sign the card saying that the

student is passing as this time. Then the card is to be given to the

Sports Committee or it designee. The Sports Committee or it designee

will then contact the coach and inform Him/Her whether the Student is

eligible or ineligible to play.

• As a student athlete, parent/spectator or coach at Immaculate Heart of Mary School, I pledge the following:

• I will treat with respect my teammates, coaches, opponents and officials and will use fair play and sportsmanship.

• I will be Christian in my language and action and will participate in team prayers at the beginning and end of each practice/game.

• I will try through my words and actions to compete positively, not just to win.

• I understand that Immaculate Heart of Mary uniforms should only be worn at activities that are sanctioned by Immaculate Heart of Mary School.

• I will not misuse the equipment or facilities provided to me through Immaculate Heart of Mary School.

• I will be faithful to my commitment to attend practices and games. If I am unable to attend a practice or a game, it is my responsibility as a player to notify the coach.

• I will be gracious in victory, never gloating or looking down on others, and in defeat, never losing my temper or blaming others.

• I will always keep in mind the true goal of a positively competitive atmosphere is not merely to win, but to use my God given talents in conjunction with my teammates to put forth the very best effort that I can.

• As a coach, I will know the rules of the sport I coach and teach the rules to the players.

• As a coach, I will use coaching techniques appropriate for each skill level and age group that I teach.

• As a coach, I will begin every game and practice with a Prayer.

• As a coach, I will try to provide organized practices that are safe, fun and challenging for all players.

ABIDE BY ITS POLICIES AND STIPULATIONS.

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