Friday, November 16, 2012

2013 Schedule and NEWS

The Tri County Conference Polar Bear Meets are held outdoors if the temps are over 40 degrees. The scheduled dates are listed as follows, however if the weather is forecast-ed to be more conducive on another day that week, the meet day may be adjusted by the host school, so be flexible.
12/18- at CRHS
1/3- at Delsea
1/9- at Kingsway
1/16- at Deptford
1/23- at Penns Grove
2/6- at Penns Grove

We have scheduled the following indoor competitions. Those held at Toms River are dependent upon the completion of the rebuilding of the Bennett Center facility which was demolished by the recent hurricane. It is expected to be ready to host events in January.

1/5- Hispanic Games at the NYC Armory
1/12- State Relay Meet at Toms River
1/19- TCC Showcase at Toms River
2/10- SJ Group 3 Sectionals at Toms River
2/16- State Group 3 Meet at Toms River
2/23- MOC's at Toms River

Notes:
 1.You need a T!
Short sleeve- $10, long sleeve $12
Orders must be in by Tuesday, 12/11. Make checks to "Colt Booster Club". Note:Track
These shirts are team wear for our Polar Bear Meets. Orders will be distributed for team pic day.

2.We will practice 3pm-5:15 on practice days. At 5:15 you can go to the Weight Room for 20 minutes.
Check this blog weekly for practice days scheduled.

3.You are to arrive at the warm up area behind the curtain in the Main Gym by 3pm with all gear that you'll need for practice and all lavatory needs completed. Coaches are not able to let you back into the Locker Room until 5:15, at the end of practice.

4.Note the Nesw & Updates section on the right column weekly. 

Thursday, November 15, 2012

CRHS AWARDS POLICY

ATHLETIC AWARDS

Awards granted for participating in interscholastic athletics and playing on championship teams are restricted by the Board of Education to awards granted solely by the school. The Board accepts the standards established by each sport to grant athletic awards. They also agree that all awards are to be symbolic in nature, i.e., letters, sweaters, pins, trophies, jackets and other symbolic type awards.

No student-athlete shall accept an award given by anyone other than the school and/or Board of Education unless prior approval is obtained from the Board of Education and the NJSIAA.

Student-athletes are cautioned about accepting gifts, awards, material remuneration, or promise of such for the display of their athletic ability. Acceptance of such awards, even in ignorance of stated rules and regulations, can affect your eligibility in high school, your amateur standing, and possible eligibility for college competition.


ATHLETIC LETTERS

Types of Awards:
1. Freshman - certificate
2. Junior Varsity - certificate
3. Varsity:
a. 1st Year – letter, pin, and certificate
b. 2nd Year – service bar and certificate
c. 3rd Year – service bar and certificate
d. 4th Year – plaque, service bar, and certificate

General Award Criteria:
1. Student-Athletes must attend all practices & games unless excused by the coach, Supervisor of Athletics, and/or Assistant Principal.
2. Student-Athletes must complete the entire season in good standing.
3. Student-Athletes must exhibit a cooperative attitude toward coaches and team members.
4. Student-Athletes must exhibit sportsmanlike conduct at all times.
5. Student-Athletes must return all athletic equipment and/or payment thereof.
6. Student-Athletes must meet the specific criteria designated for each sport (see below).
7. Student-Athletes who play specialty positions (kicker, pinch hitter, courtesy runner, etc.) may be eligible at the discretion of the coach.
8. Senior student-athletes that have been members of a team for 3 or more consecutive years but are unable to meet the criteria for their sport are eligible.
9. In certain special cases (injury, illness, etc.), the coach may recommend an award for a student-athlete who has not met the usual criteria.
10. Certificates of Participation will be awarded to all student-athletes who complete the sports season but have not met the specific sport criteria.
11. All student-athletes recommended for athletic awards must be approved by the Supervisor of Athletics.

Specific Award Criteria for Individual Sports:
1. Baseball – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total innings in the season.* A pitcher must pitch at least 15 innings in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship game (or higher) automatically qualifies.
2. Basketball – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total quarters in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship game (or higher) automatically qualifies.
3. Cheerleading (Fall) – A cheerleader must cheer at 8 games in the season.
4. Cheerleading (Winter) – A cheerleader must cheer at 15 games in the season.
5. Cross Country – An athlete must finish among the top 7 CRHS runners in ONE-HALF of the regular season meets and/or represent the team in a championship meet at the end of the season. Any athlete who places in the top 5 in a TCC or NJSIAA meet automatically qualifies.
6. Field Hockey – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total halves in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship game (or higher) automatically qualifies.
7. Football – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total quarters in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship game (or higher) automatically qualifies.
8. Golf – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the matches in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship match (or higher) automatically qualifies.
9. Soccer – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total halves in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship game (or higher) automatically qualifies.
10. Softball – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total innings in the season.* A pitcher must pitch in ONE-THIRD of the total innings in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship game (or higher) automatically qualifies.

11. Swimming – A boy must compete in ONE-HALF of the meets in the season AND score at least 42 points in the season. A girl must compete in ONE-HALF of the meets in the season AND score at least 24 points in the season. Any athlete who places in the top 5 in a TCC or NJSIAA meet automatically qualifies.
12. Tennis – An athlete must play in ONE-HALF of the total matches in the season.* Any athlete who participates in a sectional championship match (or higher) automatically qualifies.
13. Track (Spring) – An athlete must compete in ONE-HALF of the meets (dual meets and invitationals) in the season AND score at least 8 points OR serve as a team captain. Any athlete who places in the top 5 in a TCC or NJSIAA meet automatically qualifies.
14. Track (Winter) – An athlete must be one of the top 3 performers for CRHS in an event OR serve as a team captain. Any athlete who places 8th or better in an individual event at the TCC Showcase Meet, at any indoor invitational meet, or at the NJSIAA Winter Track Individual Championships OR place 5th or better in a relay event at the TCC Showcase Meet, at any indoor invitational meet, or at the NJSIAA Winter Track Relay Championships automatically qualifies.
15. Wrestling – An athlete must wrestle in ONE-HALF of the total matches in the season.* Any athlete who places in the top 3 in an NJSIAA meet automatically qualifies.

*The season is defined as all games to the end of the season including tournaments and playoffs, but not pre-season scrimmages.

Team Managers:
Team manager awards shall be as follows:
1. 1 year service in a sport – Certificate
2. 2 or more years service in a sport – Varsity award


CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDS

Division / Conference Championship – A plaque or suitable award may be purchased for the squad or an individual winner by the Booster Club or similar type school organization.

Sectional Championship – A jacket or suitable award may be purchased for the squad or an individual winner by the Booster Club or similar type school organization.

State Championship – With Board of Education approval, a suitable award may be purchased for a team or individual who wins a State Championship Tournament at the highest level of competition offered by the NJSIAA.