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second game without written notice shall result in dismissal from the team.These conditions are intended to teach the students to be responsible and tocommunicate.We encourage students to participate in off-campus sports or activities.However, a commitment to an SHS sport takes precedence over other outsideactivities. Parents will have to talk seriously with their child before the seasonto determine if participating in more than one activity is possible. The AthleticDirector can usually help determine what can and cannot be done.PLAYER CONDUCTSportsmanship is of utmost importance to the SHS Athletics Program, forboth the PE classes and the After School teams. Emphasis is placed on respectof teammates, coaches, referees, and the opposing team. SHS prides itself onbeing the team to set the example for proper behavior with our opponents. Atgame time, fair and honest play will be expected and any decision made by thereferee or umpire should be accepted, even if the player disagrees with the call.The students are taught that referees are human and that mistakes will be made.After a game, regardless of the outcome, opposing team members should becongratulated on a game well played.PARENT CONDUCTParents must conduct themselves in a supportive manner during practices andgames. A parent may not agree with a call made by an official or a decisionmade by a coach, but still must remember that these individuals are, in allfairness, trying to do the best job possible. An unruly or complaining parentis an embarrassment to the team and the school. Inappropriate behavior mayresult in the team being penalized, or that particular parent may be ejectedfrom the game. The league’s behavior policy is very firm, and action will betaken against unruly parents. Sacred Heart is a strong supporter of this policy,and is proud that our parents generally have been very supportive so that theirattendance at games is both encouraged and welcomed. If parents have issueswith coaches, referees, etc., they must make an appointment with the coach orAthletic Director to discuss the matter. Approaching a coach after a game is notappropriate.• Parent must volunteer at least once a year to be a “team parent”.• Team parents should fulfill team duties such as bringing snacks, workingthe snack shack at games, helping with the scorekeeping duties, andsupporting the Booster Club when asked for help.• Parents are responsible for maintaining a positive attitude in the stands oron the sidelines.• Parents should read the team rules with their student athletes and helpthem understand the commitment involved.• When an issue arises, parents should contact the athletic staff throughe-mail or phone. Athletic events and practices are not the time for theathletic staff to discuss issues; it is a time for the focus to be fon the studentathletes.BOOSTER CLUBThe Booster Club provides support and service to the Athletic Department.The Booster Club coordinates the team parents for each boys and girls sport,and works with the Athletic Department to maintain and staff both snack bars.Parents are expected to be a “team parent” for one of their child’s teams at leastonce a year. A Booster Club representative will call parents for their volunteerassignment. The Booster Club also helps coordinate a number of fundraisingactivities as well as the year-end Sports Celebration Night.POSITIVE COACHING ALLIANCE (PCA)Sacred Heart is a member of the Positive Coaching Alliance. PCA is a nonprofitorganization that helps coaches, parents, and players develop a positiveattitude when playing for or coaching a team, or when watching from thestands. At least one parent must attend a PCA workshop before their childcan participate in after-school athletics. The workshop is given in Septemberin conjunction with the Athletics Information night. All coaches andadministrators must also attend a workshop.TRANSPORTATIONParents must provide transportation to and from games. We recommend thatparents who are unable to attend an event should have their child carpool withanother family. Directions to all of the sites are provided on our website.Parent Expectations• All 4th grade parents and new parents to the school must attend the SportsInformation/Positive Coaching Alliance Workshop held in September. Thisis required for participation in our athletic program.• Parents must make sure students attend all practices and games, and shouldcommunicate with the athletic staff in a timely manner when absences needto occur.UNIFORMSUniforms are distributed at the beginning of the season. Athletes are heldaccountable for the return of a clean uniform at the end of the season.54 55