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The Episcopal Academy
Student / Parent
Athletic Handbook
2011-2012

Challenging and nurturing Mind, Body, and Spirit we
inspire boys and girls to lead lives of purpose, faith, and
integrity.
The purpose of this guide is to provide student-athletes and their parents/guardians
with a resource regarding athletics at The Episcopal
Academy. By no means is this a finite resource. Questions can be directed
to the team‟s head coach or the Athletic Directors. Families can
also reference the Student/Parent Handbook on the website under
“Athletics”.
Philosophy of Athletics at The Episcopal Academy
Episcopal's celebrated athletics program satisfies the need to play and to
compete. We believe athletics contribute to the well-being of individuals
and to our school community. On the field, court or in the pool, our
students learn honor in victory and grace in defeat; and to accomplish a
common goal by relying on others. Above all, they discover the clear
thinking and vitality that regular exercise brings, making it a lifetime
practice.
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The Athletic Department Staff
Athletic Director Regina E. Buggy
buggy@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1412
Associate Athletic Director James E. Farrell
farrell@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1413
Middle School Athletic Director Doug Borgerson
dborgerson@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1703
Administrative Assistant Mary R. Gallagher
mgallagher@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1411
Strength and Conditioning Steve Musacchio
Director smusacchio@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1548
Strength and Conditioning Janine Visconti
Assistant jvisconti@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1548
Athletic Trainer John S. Smith
jsmith@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1418
Assistant Athletic Trainer Catherine A. Holt
cholt@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1417
Coordinator of Athletic Michael Herron
Operations herron@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1416
The Sports Hotline
The daily athletic schedule can be accessed by calling the sports hotline:
484-424-1414
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Varsity Coaching Staff—Fall
Boys Cross Country Jim Farrell
farrell@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1413
Girls Cross Country Tim Gavin
tgavin@episcopalacademy.org
84-424-1743
Field Hockey Gina Buggy
buggy@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1412
Football Todd Fairlie
tfairlie@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1497
Boys Golf Doug Borgerson
dborgerson@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1703
Boys Soccer David Knox
dknox@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1411
Girls Soccer Celeste Melanson
cmelanson@episcopalacademy.org
Girls Tennis Whit Powell
wpowell@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1569
Boys Water Polo Damon Newman
dnewman@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1547
Girls Water Polo Alicia Keating
akeating@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1547
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Varsity Coaching Staff—Winter
Boys Basketball Craig Conlin
cconlin@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1762
Girls Basketball Chuck Simmonds
simmonds@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1577
Ice Hockey Bob Gibson
Bob_gibson@gunton.com
484-571-7756
Boys Indoor Track Tom Greenwood
greenwoo@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1727
Girls Indoor Track John Goens
goens@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1723
Boys Squash Joe Russell
jrussell@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1547
Brian Callahan
bcallahan@gmail.com
610-772-7777
Girls Squash Tina Rix
trix@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1554
Boys Swimming/Diving Brian Kline
kline@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1547
Girls Swimming/Diving Brian Kline
kline@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1547
Boys/Girls Diving Thomas Novak
tnovak@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1706
Wrestling Damon Kuzemka
dkuzemka@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1789
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Varsity Coaching Staff—Spring
Baseball Aaron Barras
abarras@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1400
Boys Crew Bruce Konopka
bkonopka@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1779
Girls Crew Bruce Konopka
bkonopka@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1779
Girls Golf Kim Farrell
kfarrell@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1562
Boys Lacrosse Andy Hayes
hayes@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1730
Girls Lacrosse Amanda Vos Strache
avosstrache@episcopalacademy.org
Softball Terry Coyne
coachTpc@aol.com
610-960-4176
Boys Tennis Tim Kent
tkent@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1714
Boys Track Tom Greenwood
greenwoo@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1727
Girls Track - John Goens
goens@episcopalacademy.org
484-424-1723
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Junior Varsity/3rd Team Coaching Staff—Fall
JV Boys Cross Country Howard Harding
deejayhoward@comcast.net
JV Football John Dilworth
jdilworth@episcopalacademy.org
Freshmen Football Barry Devine
bjtdevinenew@aol.com
JV Field Hockey TBA
JV Boys Golf Paris Sterrett
parisjoan@verizon.net
Tom Kossuth
kossuth@episcopalacademy.org
JV Boys Soccer Jeremy Hark
hark@episcopalacademy.org
3rd Boys Soccer Ed Silvi
silvi@episcopalacademy.org
JV Girls Soccer Chuck Simmonds
csimmonds@episcopalacademy.org
JV Girls Tennis Tom Novak
tnovak@episcopalacademy.org
JV Boys Water Polo Duncan Kraig
Duncan.Kraig@gmail.com
JV Girls Water Polo Brian Hecker
bhecker@episcopalacademy.org
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Junior Varsity/3rd Team Coaching Staff—Winter
JV Boys Basketball John Kelsey
Pbandj.home@verizon.net
3rd Boys Basketball Jackson Collins
jcollins@episcopalacademy.org
JV Girls Basketball Bridget Scanlon
Bridgetscanlon24@yahoo.com
JV Ice Hockey Peter MacGregor
Macgregor_p@verizon.net
JV Boys Squash Christopher Row
crow@episcopalacademy.org
JV Girls Squash Kim Farrell
kfarrell@episcopalacademy.org
Junior Varsity/3rd Team Coaching Staff—Spring
JV Baseball Adam Lavallee
alavallee@episcopalacademy.org
Novice Crew Boys Michael Ciccotti
michael.c.ciccotti@gmail.com
Novice Crew Girls Angela Miklavcic
amiklavcic@episcopalacademy.org
JV Boys Lacrosse TBA
JV Girls Lacrosse Suzanne Finley
Sfinley684@gmail.com
JV Boys Tennis Paul Phelps
phelps@episcopalacademy.org
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Upper School Athletics
Upper School Athletics at the Academy comprise a goal-oriented program,
compulsory for all students, which is designed to develop physical
fitness and athletic skills. We encourage experiencing a variety of
athletic activities (e.g., individual and team sports; contact and lifetime
sports; intramural and interscholastic competition). Additionally, the
Upper School program is created to enhance characteristics of leadership
and respect in an effort to develop young ladies and gentlemen of
good sportsmanship. Through our 30 varsity sports, Episcopal not only
fields viable, competitive teams, but also teams that demonstrate the
benefits of cooperation and the enjoyment of participation. The following
is the athletic requirement for students in the Upper School:
Change of Sport will not be permitted after the
first 2weeks of practices
Freshmen – Freshmen have a three-season athletics requirement. All
freshmen are required to participate in a minimum of two seasons of
interscholastic sports. One additional season freshmen may play an interscholastic
sport or take the fitness/after-school option.
Sophomores – Sophomores have a three-season athletics requirement.
All sophomores are required to participate in a minimum of two seasons
of interscholastic sports. One additional season sophomores may play
an interscholastic sport or take the fitness/after-school option.
Juniors - Juniors have a three-season athletics requirement. All juniors
are required to participate in a minimum of one season of interscholastic
sports. Two additional seasons juniors may play an interscholastic
sport or may choose to take a fitness/ after-school option.
Seniors – Seniors have a two-season athletics requirement. All seniors
are required to participate in a minimum of one season of interscholastic
sports. In one additional season seniors may play an interscholastic
sport or may choose to take a fitness/after-school option. Seniors may
participate on an interscholastic team all three seasons. Seniors without
a „U‟ ( unsatisfactory) in athletics may request one season off from
sports.
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Students are eligible to participate in the fall play or spring one acts
in place of one of their after school athletic requirements each year.
The play would replace one of their FITNESS options NOT their
interscholastic sports obligation.
Seniors in good standing may elect to do both fall and spring plays
but MUST participate in interscholastic sports during the winter
season. The fall play is limited to 20 people.
Cross Bridge Scholars – If a student is selected for the Cross Bridge
they will start with fitness in the fall through mid October. Cross bridge
runs through February. These students must be prepared to participate
in an interscholastic sport in the spring. Please plan accordingly.
Robotics – Due to the time element and team dynamic, participation in
Robotics can fulfill one of the Interscholastic sports requirements.
Eligibility
A current physical and all medical forms must be on file in the Nurse‟s
Office prior to the start of pre-season in the Fall. There will be no exceptions.
Coaches will not allow students to participate in either practices
or games until the necessary paperwork has been filed.
Students must arrive at school by 9:00am
in order to participate in practices or games that day.
Freshmen
All freshmen are eligible to try-out for Varsity teams and are encouraged
to attend pre-season after the Outward Bound trip. Pre-season
workouts are posted on the website for fall Varsity teams. All Varsity
athletes are expected to participate in holiday (fall pre-season, Christmas
break, spring break etc.) Regarding team trips – freshmen interested
in participating in trips taken over spring break should contact the
head coach of the particular team directly.
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Interscholastic Teams – Upper School
Fall Boys: Cross Country, Football, Golf*, Soccer,
Water Polo
Girls: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis,
Water Polo
*moved to the fall as of 2011-2012
Winter Boys: Basketball, Dance, Ice Hockey, Indoor Track,
Squash, Swimming, Wrestling
Girls: Basketball, Dance, Ice Hockey (girls can try-out
for the boys team), Indoor Track, Squash, Swimming
Spring Boys: Baseball, Crew, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track
Girls: Crew, Golf, Lacrosse, Softball, Track
Upper School - Intramural Sports Options
Intramural Sports Options include:
Weight Training and Fitness – all 3 seasons
Paddle Tennis – Winter
Swimming – Spring
Bike Polo – Winter and Spring
Participation in Intramural Sports does not fulfill the Interscholastic
Athletics requirement.
Upper School Fitness/After-School option
Students may participate in the Fitness program and will be scheduled
into classes by the Fitness Director. Each session will consist of a fitness
program designed to include both strength training and cardio vascular
exercise. The emphasis of this class will be on proper training
techniques in order to develop strong fitness and to encourage our students
to pursue a healthy lifestyle.
Students will be required to participate in the after school community
service program 2 afternoons a week. (3 days fitness/ 2 days community
service)
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Preseason
Information regarding fall preseason practice times and information can
be found on the front page of The EA website under “Episcopal Academy
News”
Fall Pre-Season Starting Dates:
2011 – August 22 nd
2012 – August 20 th
Team Managers
In the Upper School, students may volunteer to serve as team managers
for Varsity and some Junior Varsity teams. Serving as a manager is not
considered a way to avoid physical fitness. Managers are expected to
workout a minimum of 3 days a week under the supervision of the Fitness
Center Director or participate in conditioning portions of practices.
Coaches will establish criteria and set expectations for managers as they
too are eligible for a managers certificate upon completion of the requirements.
Managers are expected to travel to all home and away contests
with the team.
Selection of Teams
Upper School - Varsity, JV, 3 rd Team
These teams are grouped by ability, not by grade level. As a result, Varsity
teams compete at the highest level of interscholastic competition,
followed by that of the Junior Varsity and 3 rd Teams. The actual number
of teams per sport varies each season depending on the number of
students who wish to participate.
Change of Sport
Upper Students who desire to change sports during the season must inform
the Administrative Assistant to the Athletic Director. Both
coaches and the Athletic Director must agree to the change. A student
wishing to change sports or activities must do so within the first 2
weeks of practices.
Independent Sports Contract – Upper School
The Episcopal Academy offers a large variety of sports and activities.
However, there are students who have found athletic pursuits that lie
outside our program or are at such a level of skill that playing in our
program would be considered regressive. As a result, they can apply for
an Independent Sports Contract. Students in good standing, under spe-
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cial circumstances, and with the approval of the Director of Athletics
and Head of the Upper School may elect an athletic contract for one
sports season. This is limited to an activity not offered at school and
whose time and effort requirements are at least equal to a school sponsored
athletic activity.
Students who are considered exceptional in their sport and have the
equivalent of a national ranking may also apply for a contract in that
sport, through the Independent Sport Contract Committee whether the
sport is offered at Episcopal or not. It is only after the ISCC interviews
each applicant and consults with the family, the external trainer/coach,
the student‟s advisor and Unit Head, and possesses an approved and
detailed syllabus of the external program that the ISC will be granted.
A one page report is due to the ISCC within 2 weeks of the conclusion
of the season for which the contract was granted.
**The independent contract will not fulfill the interscholastic requirement.
Careful consideration should be given when planning.
Varsity Captains
Anyone who is elected captain immediately joins the Athletic Association
which meets several times a year. The most important responsibility
in being a team captain is to act as a liaison between the team and
the coaches. Captains are expected to provide valuable leadership for
the team. More detailed expectations can be clarified by the head coach.
It is not the responsibility of the captains to order extra apparel for their
team. To avoid escalating expenses associated with athletics, teams
that wish to order extra apparel above and beyond the standard
issue uniform should confer with the coach and then the Athletic
Director.
JV/ 3rd Team Captains
At the beginning of the season the coach and team will select team leaders
to act as captains. The selection process and specific roles will vary
from team to team. At the end of the season, the JV and 3rd teams will
vote on one award it is The Captains‟ Patch. The coach will select a
John A. Harter Award for Improvement. These awards will be presented
at the final team practice or gathering.
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Upper School Athletic Association
The Athletic Association consists of the captains of the varsity teams,
the coaches of the varsity teams, the Head of School, the Head of the
Upper School, the Director of Athletics and the Associate Director of
Athletics. The Athletic Association determines policy and procedure of
the Athletic Department and considers awards and athletic insignia.
Captain’s Parents
Captains and their parents play an important role in maintaining a positive
team atmosphere.
Captain‟s parents can assist in this leadership role by coordinating volunteers
for:
Team snacks and team dinners
Setting up a parent email distribution list in order to provide
prompt communication between coaches and parents
Preseason and end of season gatherings
Writing game summaries for the newspaper
Last season‟s captains and their parents are a great resource. This is
especially important for off campus sports like: crew, golf and ice
hockey.
Senior Days
The traditional „senior day‟ is celebrated differently from team to team.
It is frequently held at the last home contest. Often times the junior parents
and athletes help to coordinate the program in coordination with
the coach.
End of Season
In the Upper School, Varsity student-athletes and their parents are invited
to the end of season Athletic Banquet to recognize each team‟s
accomplishments during the season. At this time, Varsity letters and
other individual and team prizes are awarded. Also, at the conclusion of
each season, Varsity teams will vote for next years Captain. Varsity
letter winners are eligible to take part in this vote.
For JV and 3 rd teams, coaches and players typically have an end of the
season party during one of their final practices to celebrate the end of
their season. The Captains‟ patch and John A. Harter Improvement
award are presented at this time.
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Upper School Awards
The Athletic Department presents three Athletic Awards Assemblies
each year to celebrate the accomplishments of our Varsity teams.
Most of our athletic awards have been endowed by generous donors.
Other awards have been created by the Athletic Department. Anyone
interested in endowing one of these should contact Paige LeGrand in
the Development Office at 484-424-1773.
The endowed awards are voted on by the letter winners and the coaches
except when the description states otherwise. Each letter winner and
each coach gets one vote. In the event of a tie, two awards will be
given.
Captains are elected by the letter winners and the coaches at the end of
the season. Those eligible for captaincy include junior class Varsity
letter winners. In the event there is only one junior class candidate
eligible for the captaincy, the other Varsity letter winners become
eligible. There is a specific voting procedure when electing captains.
Each letter winner and coach are permitted 1 vote. They may split their
vote between two people or vote for one person. If the second place
vote-getter receives 1/2 the number of votes as the first place vote getter
the team will have co-captains. If one person has the clear majority
there will be a captain.
The College Process
In order to best assist students interested in playing collegiate athletics
it is vital that EA coaches and the college guidance staff work closely
together to help the student determine which schools are the best fits for
them both academically and athletically. Students interested in playing
college sports should begin discussing this with their EA coach early in
their Upper School Career. Ultimately it is the coaches who can help
the student-athlete determine which level of college athletics is right for
them. Once the student has identified some schools of interest it is
important to
1. complete the online recruiting questionnaire found on the
school‟s athletic website
2. send an e-mail directly to the college coach.
EA coaches and college guidance staff are happy to speak directly with
college coaches on behalf of the student-athlete. Even though EA does
not officially begin the college process until January of the V Form,
students are encouraged to contact athletic department or college guidance
staff with any questions.
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Upper School Practice Dates
The practice start dates by season for 2011-2012:
Fall – Monday August 22, 2011
Winter – Friday November 18, 2011
Spring - Friday February 24, 2012
Middle School Athletics
Students in the Middle School must participate in a sport at Episcopal
during each of the 3 seasons. This EA Athletic requirement may not be
fulfilled through participation in sports outside of Episcopal. We value
the teamwork, camaraderie and healthy competition that can be experienced
within our program . We recognize the additional opportunities
that are available outside of EA, and believe that they compliment the
Episcopal Athletic experience.
Middle School Coaching Staff
The Middle School Coaching staff directory can be accessed on the EA
Website by going to www.episcopalacademy.org and clicking on Athletics.
Locate the sport you are inquiring about and you will find the
coaching staff listed from Middle School through the Varsity level
Sport Options by Season – Middle School
Fall Boys: Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Water Polo
Girls: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Tennis,
Water Polo
Winter Boys: Basketball, Dance, Ice Hockey, Squash, Swimming/
Diving, Ultimate Frisbee, Winter Track/Fitness, Wrestling
Girls: Basketball, Dance, Ice Hockey, Squash,
Swimming/Diving, Ultimate Frisbee, Winter Track/Fitness
Spring Boys: Baseball, Crew, Instructional Squash, Instructional
Water Polo, Lacrosse, Tennis, Track and Field
Girls: Crew, Instructional Squash, Instructional Water
Polo, Lacrosse, Softball, Track and Field
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Middle School - A,B and C Team Selection
Our A,B and C Teams are grouped by ability, not by grade level. The
actual number of teams per sport varies each season depending on the
number of students who wish to participate. In Middle School, we value
participation over winning, but we do want our athletic programs to be
competitive. This is especially true with our A Teams. B and C Teams,
though they have competitive element, are more focused on basic skill
development and participation.
Playing Time: Our emphasis is on participation. Each student/athlete
should get as much playing time as possible, given game conditions,
and provided that the athlete has met all team membership requirements
and can contribute in a safe manner. Coaches are required to have all
those who travel to away games participate in the contest.
MS Practice times: Monday- Friday 2:50-3:50
Changing Sports
In the Middle School, students can change sports during the first two
weeks of the season. After that point changes may not be made. Careful
consideration of the sport selected is important. If a student wishes
to move to another sport during the introductory 2 week period, a form
can be obtained from The Middle School office. The student should
first obtain the coaches signature of the sport they wish to move in to.
Then, the signature of their current coach should be acquired. Completed
forms must be submitted to the Middle School Athletic Director.
Middle School Awards
During each season, the coach of each team has an opportunity to recognize
a member(s) of their team who set a high standard of sportsmanship,
teamwork, contribution to the team and leadership as the Athlete
of the Week. Presentations of the Athlete of the Week are made in
Chapel:
Uniforms:
Middle School, students who are not properly dressed out for practice
will face disciplinary action. Practice uniforms can be purchased
through the school store. Contact Genine Fedele, School Store Manager
at 484-424-1473
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Independent Sports Contract - Middle School
Participation in Middle School Sports takes place during the school day
and therefore is a component of our Middle School curriculum. As we
fully believe in the development of Mind, Body and Spirit, participation
in our sports program during each season at Episcopal is required. Encouraging
a sense of camaraderie, teamwork and enjoyment of sport
within the Episcopal community are elements that we believe are important
to each young persons experience at Episcopal. In special cases,
(i.e. for a sport Episcopal does not offer) a contract may be granted for
one sports season for students in good academic and social standing,
Inquiries may be made to the Director of Middle School Athletics, and
must be approved by the Head of Middle School. Sport Sign ups and
contract applications for Middle School take place at the end of the current
school year for the coming school year.
II Formers Competing in Varsity Athletics
It is the view of The Episcopal Academy as an institution that middle
school students should compete within their age group. However, II
Form students may participate on an Upper School team if they meet
certain standards: Mature, Olympic caliber athletic ability, good
grades and solid class standing. It is also important to confirm that the
athlete is one who will make a significant contribution and impact on
the varsity team. Furthermore, the transition to varsity can be made
only by a mutual agreement of the Unit Head, Middle School Athletic
Director, coach, and family. For more information, contact the Middle
School Athletic Director.
General Information– Upper School
Practice
Daily, clear and tangible expectations will be established for student
athletes. Episcopal Academy practices should take precedent over outside
or club commitments. This is the definitive time for athletes to
sharpen their fundamental skills and work positively as a cohesive unit
in all aspects. Practices will take place daily as the school schedule allows
and only if the coaching staff is present. Students may not participate
until they have submitted a completed medical form to the
Nurse’s Office. Students must be at school by 9:00 am in order to
participate in practices and games. This requirement may be
waived by the Form Dean due to special circumstances, or if the
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Dean is informed in advance of the reasons. Finally, if an athlete
arrives to school before 9:00am and then leaves school for the day,
he or she will not be able to participate in a game or practice.
( unless, special permission is given by the Dean)
US Practice times: M-F 3:45-6pm, Saturday at the coaches‟ discretion.
Instruction by Private Coaches
Student-athletes are not permitted to have outside athletic instruction during
the school day.
Fluids
Coaches will emphasize the importance of every athlete staying hydrated
and having his/her own water bottle. Providing cups is not a
good option because students continually share the cups. There is great
concern about providing cups because of germ transmission specifically,
mono. Water coolers will be supplied at each practice site and for
each contest by the Athletic Trainer. Each student- athlete should
bring their own water bottle to each practice.
Illness, Injury and Communication
During the school day, students who are ill or injured should see the
School Nurse or Athletic Trainer. If the ailment is at the level where
practice should not be attended, a note is necessary for clearance. In
order to be excused from practice, students must possess a doctor‟s note
indicating not only their illness or injury, but also the length of time that
they cannot practice. Furthermore, a doctor‟s note is required in order to
resume practice. Students that have minor ailments-lasting 1-2 days and
do not require a doctor‟s appointment-are expected to attend practice,
but not participate.
In the Upper School, students who have medical waivers from athletics
are still required to participate in the after-school activities/community
service program two days a week.
In order to participate in afternoon practices and games, a student
MUST be in school by 9am.
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Doctor’s Appointments
Students who have doctor‟s appointments are excused from practice.
We do encourage parents to schedule outside of the school day in an
effort to not disrupt practice or games. Coaches will stress that students
should notify them in advance when they have an appointment.
Proper Uniform
Most importantly, all athletes should have clothing that suits the
weather conditions of the day. Jewelry and other accessories must not
be worn during practice as they are not allowed during competition and
can present dangerous consequences. Proper footwear must be worn at
all times. Additionally, the uniform should reflect the school‟s colors:
Blue and White (grey accents are acceptable). As our athletes are representatives
of the school, it is necessary to project a positive connection
to it. For uniformity and consistency, it is imperative that students adhere
to this policy.
Fundraising for athletic apparel is discouraged.
Those requiring financial assistance to purchase appropriate practice
apparel should contact their Unit Head, Courtney Portlock, Director of
Diversity and Community Life, Reverend Jim Squire or Gina Buggy,
Director of Athletics.
Issued uniforms and equipment are expected to be returned after the
final athletic contest of the season to Michael Herron Equipment Manager.
Uniforms not returned by the indicated date will be charged to the
student‟s account.
Game/Match Day
Schedule
Student athletes and their parents/guardians can retrieve their team‟s
schedule by accessing the school‟s website. Click ‘Athletics’, and then
click the appropriate team. Cancellations are posted by 1:00pm on the
„Athletics‟ homepage and on the Athletics hotline – 484-424-1414. The
most current Athletic schedule can be found on each team’s page.
Location
When games are played at alternative locations, the coach will notify
the team as soon as possible.
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Playing Time
Upper School - The amount of time that an athlete plays in a contest is
at the discretion of the coach. The amount of practice time prior to a
game may affect a player‟s participation. It is important to bear in mind
that circumstances like attending detention or doctor‟s appointments
during practice can affect the amount of time an athlete may see in a
game.
Transportation
Regarding transportation for your student athlete:
1. Dismissal times for away games are announced on the TV
monitors throughout the school
2. Students may not drive to games unless they have written
permission from a parent. Students may not drive other students
unless prior arrangements have been made between
coach, all parents/guardians involved and the Athletic Director.
Students traveling with another parent home from a
contest must have a note from their parent in order to do so.
3. Buses will pick-up players and coaches in the bus lot behind
the Crawford Campus Center. Student athletes are expected
to behave in an appropriate manner while traveling
on busses.
4. At times, school vans may carry teams and coaches to athletic
contests.
5. Students should be picked up after practices and games in
the Athletic Center parking lot.
Communication
We encourage our student-athletes to advocate for themselves. An appropriate
chain of command to handle issues that arise would be: coach,
advisor, athletic director. Parents who are interested in meeting with a
coach should call or email to set up an appointment for a mutually
agreeable time.
Team Trips
On occasion, Upper School coaches will wish to take their teams on pre
-season trips to prepare for future contests. This is especially true during
Spring Break as it falls right at the beginning of the spring athletic
season. These trips can be a positive way to promote camaraderie, team
spirit, as well as gain some much needed practice time. Students should
understand that while on one of these trips, school rules are in effect. A
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dress code for travel should be enforced including khaki pants, skirt or
shorts and a white collared shirt. A Code of Conduct form must be
signed by each student and their parent/guardian.
Athletic trips and weekend tournaments may require additional funds
for housing, meals and transportation which are the responsibility of the
student-athlete. Those requiring financial assistance should contact
their Unit Head, Courtney Portlock, Director of Diversity and Community
Life, Reverend Jim Squire or Gina Buggy, Director of Athletics.
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Code of Conduct
Coaches, athletes and spectators should consider that at all times they
are representing The Episcopal Academy and should behave in a manner
that is respectful and sportsman-like. In concert with team rules,
certain matters of discipline will be handled as described in the Upper
and Middle School Handbooks.
Student-Athletes
Always remember that it is a privilege to represent the
school in athletics
Strive for excellence
Value one‟s personal integrity
Exhibit dignity in manner and appearance when representing
The Episcopal Academy on and off the court, field or other
athletic arena
Willingly abide by the letter of the rules and the spirit of the
game in all practices and contests
Graciously accept constructive criticism
Treat opponents, coaches, spectators and officials with respect
Think of “team” rather than “self”
Win without boasting; lose without making excuses
Parents/Guardians
Attempt to understand and be informed about the playing
rules
Realize that the coaches and officials are persons of integrity
and qualification.
Refrain from addressing them with personal concerns during
athletic contests.
Cheer in an encouraging manner.
Refrain from creating disturbances which are detrimental to
the athletic program.
Cheer in support of one‟s team should be encouraged
Expressions which bait or berate the officials or opposition
will not be tolerated.
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Adding New Sports or Activities
Terms
Club: An activity supported by the school. It is financed by students or
from the upper school activities budget. Clubs can be associated with
the after-school fitness option.
Experimental Sport: A sport that is supported by the Athletic Department,
but does not have varsity status.
Varsity Sport: A sport that is supported by the Athletic Department
including the varsity letter awards.
Procedure
Club to Experimental Sport: The following criteria must be considered
in deciding to move from club to experimental sport:
1. Sport must have potential to become a varsity sport
2. Scheduled competition must be available in the area
3. The number of participants must be sufficient enough to
support a team and substitutes for more than one year
4. Financial support from the athletic budget
5. Appropriate field, courts, or facilities are available
6. Student population to support the new team (the number of
sports offered in a season may draw from other established
programs)
Experimental to Varsity Sport: A sport will remain in the experimental
phase until the following criteria have been met:
1. A minimum of two years in the experimental phase to assess
the progress and depth of the program-this period
could be longer.
2. Ability level is comparable to a varsity level as determined
by appropriate competition.
3. A sufficient schedule of games can be established at the
varsity level.
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The EAPA Athletic Association
The EAPA Athletic Association is a committee of the EAPA whose
purpose is to support and promote athletic life within the EA community.
As the EAPA supports the other areas of EA life, the AA is comprised
of parents who want to aid communication about athletics with in
the parent community, promote attendance at games, matches and contests
by parents and students, and help support accomplishing the
“Body” element of the “Mind, Body, Spirit” goal of The Episcopal
Academy.
Co-Chair EAPA Athletic Association Amy Walling
Amywalling@aol.com
Co-Chair EAPA Athletic Association Pam Nickolas
Nickolas91@comcast.net
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The Episcopal Stripes
Self-Control: Control or restraint of oneself or one‟s actions, feelings, etc.
Synonyms include self-discipline, self-restraint, willpower, and levelheadedness.
Faith: Belief in God or in the doctrines or teachings of religion. Belief in a
code of ethics, standards of merit, etc. Synonyms include conviction, acceptance,
and belief.
Honesty: The quality of being honest, upright, and fair. Freedom from deceit
or fraud. Synonyms include integrity, candor, and veracity.
Courtesy: Excellence in manners or social conduct; polite behavior. A courteous,
respectful, or considerate act or expression. Synonyms include civility,
urbanity, and consideration.
Kindness: The act of being generous or understanding; charitable. Being humane
or considerate. Synonyms include benevolence, humanity, generosity,
charity, sympathy, compassion, and tenderness.
Generosity: Readiness or liberality in giving. Freedom from meanness or
smallness of mind or character. Synonyms include munificence, bountifulness,
nobleness, and magnanimity.
Gratitude: The quality of feeling grateful or thankful. A feeling of thankfulness
and appreciation. Synonyms include acknowledgement, appreciativeness,
and grace.
Courage: The quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty,
danger, pain, etc. Without fear; bravery. Synonyms include fearlessness, dauntlessness,
intrepidity, and spirit.
Respect: Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal
quality or ability, or something considered as a manifestation of a personal
quality or ability. Synonyms include reverence, homage, and honor.
Sportsmanship: Conduct and attitude considered as befitting participants in
sports, especially fair play, courtesy, striving spirit, and grace in losing. Synonyms
include fairness, equity, and graciousness.