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Frequently
Asked Questions
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Can
anyone try out for a team?
All students are welcome to try out for a sport and many teams have no
cuts. In skills-intensive sports it is very difficult with a player with little or no
experience to make a team. However, all students are still welcome to
try out.
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How
can I find out when tryouts are being held or when a team starts
practice?
Tryouts and/or practices start around the same time each school year for
most teams. In general, fall teams begin practice mid-August, winter
teams begin early November and spring sports begin early March. Within
each sport, varsity teams often begin practicing a week or two earlier
than their JV and modified counterparts. Announcements about tryouts are
made in school and coaches hold preseason meetings to go over important
information with prospective players. Parents can usually get advance
notice about tryouts on the Athletic Department Homepage or by calling
the office of the Mohonasen Athletic Director at 356-8270.
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What
are the rules about sports physical?
When do I need one? How do I get
one?
To play on a team, or even practice, every student must -- by law --
have a sports physical on file with school nurse. The physical must be
dated after June 1st to cover students through June of the following
school year. The physical may be performed by your own doctor, but
Mohonasen's
Health Physical Form for Grades 6-12 must be filled out. That form
is available on-line or from the school nurse. Students also have the
option of having a free sports physical performed by the school
physician. Sports physicals are given after school in the nurse's office
prior to the start of each major season. Dates and times are publicized
over the morning announcements, in the district calendar and on the Athletic
Homepage. Note: If more than 30 days have passed since the physical
date, a Health History Update form must be filled out, signed by
a parent and turned in to the school nurse prior to participation in the
sport.
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If
you're on a team, does that mean you get equal playing time... or for
that matter, ANY playing time?
Rules about playing time vary from coach to coach, team to team and
sport to sport. In sports like track, for example, all students
participate in at least one event at every track meet. (However not
every runner travels to every special meet or invitational and students
don't get to choose the events they want to participate in.) At the
modified level -- where the emphasis is on developing ability -- most
coaches for most teams will try to play every student for at least some
portion of each game. As students progress up the competitive ladder to
varsity-level teams, the emphasis is more and more on winning. No team
member is ever "guaranteed" playing time.
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Where
can I get a copy of game schedules?
Mohonasen's Athletic Director gives copies of season schedules to
coaches who in turn give them to players to take home. Athletic
schedules are also posted on the Athletic Homepage.
Keep in mind schedules DO change so when in doubt, call the Athletic
Office at 356-8270 to confirm dates, times and locations for games.
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Where
can I get directions to away games?
Directions to most of the high schools that Mohonasen competes against
are listed in the orange Athletic Handbook that parents need to sign
each season. Coaches also have directions to away games. Parents and
other fans are urged to confirm directions with the coach or Athletic
Office because games aren't always played on the high school campus in
every district.
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As
a PARENT of a Mohonasen athlete, what's my recommended role?
Attend games, both home and away, whenever possible. Be your son or
daughter's biggest fan. Remember that all the research on why kids play
sports indicates that most play for the sheer enjoyment of the game.
Don't put unnecessary pressure on your child to start, to star, or to
win a scholarship. Support them no matter what their role on the team
may be. Model good sportsmanship at all games, both home and away, and
keep the focus positive. Please cheer, but don't jeer. Support the
decision of the coach. If you have questions or concerns, please speak
directory TO the coach -- not ABOUT the coach to your son or daughter.
Also, please consider becoming active in the Mohonasen
Sports Boosters organization which takes an active role supporting
Mohonasen athletes and the entire athletic program.
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Is
there an opportunity for parents to meet the coaches?
Yes. Meet the Coaches Night is held at the start of each season. This is
a great opportunity to meet your son or daughter's coaches, learn about
their expectations and ask questions. Dates and times are published in
the district calendar and, as the time approaches, on the Athletic
Homepage.
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When
are students eligible for an athletic letter?
Students are eligible to receive a Varsity Letter when they successfully
complete a season on a varsity team or by earning points through
participation on lower level teams. After that, students may receive a
varsity pin as well as other awards. These are given out at the annual
Awards Banquet.
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How
are intramural programs advertised?
And can anyone take part?
Intramurals are offered on a regular basis throughout the school year
for students in grades 3-12. Offerings vary from month to month.
Activities are publicized in physical education classes, on the morning
announcements and via school bulletin boards. All students are
encouraged to attend as their interest and schedules allow.
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Who
should I contact if I have other questions?
If you have any other questions about Mohonasen's athletic program,
contact Mohonasen Athletic Director Joseph Scalise at 356-8270 or at jscalise@mohonasen.org.
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