Sts. Peter and Paul School at 2160 California Crossroads, California, KY 41007 US - BOOSTERS BY-LAWS

 

The sole purpose of this organization will be to encourage, promote and finance sporting activities and programs at Sts. Peter and Paul School, kindergarten through eighth (8^th)grade. All expenditures are subject to approval by vote of booster members.
 

 

Recognizing that academics are the first priority at Sts. Peter and Paul School, it is recommended that no more than two (2) school nights a week be scheduled for games or practice in any sport. The Boosters organization and its teams are to complement and embrace the academic policy of the Board of Total Catholic Education and the school Principal.

 

Education is not limited to classroom experiences; it is derived from all opportunities that contribute in any way toward personal and social growth. With every privilege, there is a corresponding responsibility. It is a privilege and an honor to participate in extracurricular activities, not a right or a guarantee. It is very important that parents use careful judgment when it comes to a student’s eligibility to participate. A student may be declared ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities at the discretion of the administration and faculty.

 

III. Scope:

 

This handbook contains the rules and policies that all Board members, coaches, players and parents will be governed by. This handbook will be updated as required by the Boosters. The Boosters hold the right to change or add to the policies as written in this handbook.

 

Any coach, player or parent, who does not comply with the provisions of the policies, forfeits the right to serve in that capacity under the auspices of Sts. Peter and Paul School.

 

 

IV. Board Members:

 

The Booster Athletic Board will consist of six (6) members. The officers are: President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director.

 

Officers are elected by nomination and popular vote. The President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Secretary are elected to one (1) year terms. Note: The Vice-President will automatically become President the following year. The Athletic Director will consist of a two (2) year term. Assistant Athletic Director is a two (2) year term.

 

Nominations are held in April with the election of officers held in May. An adult family member must attend three (3) meetings in a school year to be eligible to vote in the election of officers. Officers will take over in June. Outgoing President will handle old business, then turn meeting over to new President.

 

Qualifications to hold office:

1. Nominations must be submitted to Board members for consideration.

2. Members nominated must be a voting booster member.

3. The voting booster member must have a minimum of one (1) year of booster involvement.

 

 

 

·   League fees for Basketball/Cheerleading / Volleyball

·   Uniforms and equipment for all teams

·   Assist in the upkeep of the social center

·   Assist in the purchase and upkeep of playground and gym equipment

·   Fund salary of Physical Education Teacher

 

Fundraising events include:

·   Cardinal Invitational Basketball Tournament/Cheerleading Competition

·   Golf Outing

·   Out Door Dance

·   Any other fundraising opportunities identified by the Booster Board.

 

Please Note: It is expected that all parents help with fundraising events.

  

Coaches for all the various teams and/or squads sponsored by the Boosters must be appointed by a majority vote of the Booster Athletic Board of Directors, which will include the President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director. In case of a tie, Athletic Director will have the deciding vote.

If an officer is running for a head coaching position, the officer will remove himself/herself from the voting process

 

This will be accomplished in the following manner:

1.      Must, at all times, conduct themselves in a manner that represents the Christian values taught at
         Sts. Peter & Paul.

2.      Must keep in mind that the objective of the Sts. Peter & Paul Boosters is to foster and encourage 
         play that is skilled, Sportsmanlike and fun. Participants should be taught to play hard and fair while 
         trying to win. They should also be taught to win and lose graciously, and that striving to win is more
         important than winning itself.

3.      Must be, or make every effort to become, knowledgeable about the sport they are coaching.

4.      Must always come prepared to ensure that practices are “quality time.”

5.      Must remember that participants, opposing coaches, fans and officials must at all times be treated
         with respect. Threats and abuse, either physical or berbal, will not be tolerated at practices or 
         games.

6.      Grades 1 & 2 are for instructional purposes only.

7.      Must provide at the lower grade levels (3, 4, 5 & 6) instruction in the basic fundamentals of the
         sport. Winning is encouraged but should not take away from teaching the sport.

8.      Playing time is up to discretion of the coach. Coaches should make every attempt to be fair to all 
         participants in providing playing time.

9.      Must provide at the 7th and 8th grade level, a higher level of instruction and team competition in 
         order to prepare these students for high school sports.

10.   Must at all times abide by the playing time rules of the league in which the team participates. Valid
        reasons, which might limit or exclude a participant from participating in a game, include academic
        ineligibility, excessive absence from practice or severe disruptive behavior.

11. Must attend all coaches meetings scheduled by Athletic Director.

12. Must keep track of all equipment.

13. Submit schedules to the principal, players and Athletic Director.

14. Keep a current roster on file in the principal’s office throughout the entire season.

15. Attend monthly Booster meeting. Give a brief recap of progress.

16. Booster board members have the right to remove coaches for misconduct, behavior not becoming a 
      coach.

17. Coaches are responsible for making sure all participants have appropriate paper work signed and
       returned by start of season.

18. All coaches must read the Diocese “Policies and Procedures for Addressing Sexual Misconduct.” A
      form then must be signed that you have read and understood the policy and procedures. These 
      forms will be kept on record in the school office. All coaches must stay up-to-date with the
      Virtus program and monthly bulletins,

 

 

 

1.      Student Athlete must be enrolled as a student at Sts. Peter & Paul School.

2.      Academic eligibility shall be as required in the school handbook, and left to the discretion of the
          principal.

3.      Students should do their homework on a nightly basis and cooperate with all teachers and 
          staff. Having practice or a game is not an acceptable excuse of failing to have daily work
          assignments in on time.

4.      Student-Athletes are expected to behave at all times. Those who cannot behave at school and/or 
         school/parish functions will be dealt with on an individual basis. The principal may call on the
         parents, teachers, athletic director, coach, pastor and/or Booster officers to resolve the
         problem. Suspension and/or dismissal from the athletic team may result if improved behavior
        does  not occur.

5.      Must at all times conduct themselves in a manner that represents the Christian values taught at
          Sts. Peter & Paul.

6.      Must remember their academic obligations take priority over their participation in athletics and
         therefore, always strive for academic success.

7.      Must be supportive, not critical, of teammates and always strive to display sportsmanship and fair
          play.

8.      Must remember that coaches, teammates, opposing coaches and participants, officials and fans, 
         at all times, be treated with respect. Disrespectful or abuse behavior on the part of any participant
         will not be tolerated.

9.      Must take every effort to attend and be on time for all practices and games. Notice must be given to
         the coach if you are unable to attend practice or a game.
10.   Must make every effort to attend and be on time for all practices and games. Notice must be given to
         the coach if you are unable to attend.

11.   If a participant drops from one sport, he/she cannot join another sport until that season is over.

12.   A coach (or assigned adult) must be present prior to entering a practice facility or starting of a
        game.

  

 

1.      We encourage all parents to join the Booster organization.

2.      Must at all times, conduct themselves in manner that represents the Christian values taught at Sts.
          Peter & Paul.

3.      Must take every effort to ensure that the student athlete has conformed to the academic guidelines.

4.     Must accept responsibility for uniforms and equipment that the participant brings home. These
        should be cared for according to directions and returned at the end of the season in reasonably 
         good condition.

5.      Must make every effort to show support for the Booster organization by attending games whenever
         possible and by volunteering their help when requested.
6.      Should communicate all problems and/or suggestions directly to the coach. 

7.      Must make every effort to ensure that their children attend and are on time for all practices and
         games. (If you cannot attend, notify coach prior to game or practice)

8.      Must be prompt when picking the children up from practice and games.

9.      Must complete an acknowledgment form stating he/she has read the Booster handbook and will
         abide by it. This form must be returned to player’s coach with the rest of the start up paper work
         before your child can participate. Sign paper in back of Handbook.

 

 

Participant/Parent

 

With the number of students participating in the athletic program, the Sts. Peter & Paul Boosters recognize that there will be times when problems or disputes arise. The boosters strongly recommend that every effort be made to work these problems out on an individual basis. If a parent or a participant has a problem with a coach, they should call the coach and set up a meeting to discuss the problem. An independent third party should be present. The parent(s) should speak with that coach in a calm and reasonable manner in an effort to resolve the problem. Likewise, the coach may request a meeting with a parent or a participant.

 

At no time should a parent approach a coach before, during, or after a game to solve disputes. Likewise, a coach should not approach a parent before, during or after a game to solve disputes. Players should not be exposed to discussions concerning any disagreements between coach and parents. Cool heads and mutual respect are essential.

 

If a reasonable attempt to solve the problem at an individual level has failed, the person is urged to contact the Athletic Director and present the situation to him/her. The Director will talk to the parties involved, gather information rendered and try to rectify the problem.

If the complaining party is not satisfied with the decision of the athletic director, they may appeal to the Athletic Board of Sts. Peter & Paul Boosters by contacting the current President.

 

Misconduct from a parent or participant could lead to the athlete being dropped from any sponsored Booster activity or event.

 

Booster meetings are held on the third (3rd) Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. in the school library. The meetings are a great opportunity to participate in the planning of your child’s sports activities. Membership is open to everyone.

 

*Time of meetings may vary. Any changes will be put in bulletin.

 

In determining the number of teams we sponsor, the intent is to accommodate as many children as possible.

 

1.      Providing gym times and league openings.

2.      We will do everything we can to ensure that every participant will have a chance to play.

3.      The 3rd and 4th grade teams will be divided as evenly as possible.

4.      All players will be required to participate at their grade level, unless the next grade group roster
         does not meet league minimum roster requirements. Players will be drafted at coach’s
         discretion. (Players will play for their respected team first).

 

In order to be eligible for a booster scholarship, a student must have participated in a booster sponsored program their 8th grade year plus one (1) prior year.

 

The scholarship is a $250.00 Scholarship to Bishop Brossart High School, which will be given to one (1) boy and one (1) girl. It will be randomly drawed at our annual sports banquet. An application must be submitted to be eligible.

 

In the event a student cannot participate in a booster sponsored program their eighth grade year due to a medical reason, the eligibility for the scholarship will be determined by the Booster Athletic Board.

 

To be eligible for sports camp drawings held at the annual banquet, the student must have

participated in a Booster sponsored team the previous fall/winter.

 

 

If a 7^th or 8^th grade boy’s or girl’s basketball team wins a Diocesan Championship, then a banner with team member names will be made and hung in the gym by the Boosters.

 

If a 7^th or 8^th boy’s or girl’s basketball team is Diocesan Championship Runner Up then the year will be listed on the Diocesan Runner up Banner in the gym by the Boosters.

 

If a 7^th or 8^th grade boy’s or girl’s basketball team or 7^th or 8^th grade volleyball team wins a league championship then the year of the season will be placed on the appropriate banner in the gym by the Boosters. This means that there will be a banner per grade level/ boy’s and girl’s / per sport (volleyball and basketball).

1.      NO STUDENTS ARE ALLOWED TO PRACTICE OR PLAY IN THE GYM WITHOUT A COACH/ADULT 
         PRESENT.

2.      NO STUDENT IS TO BE IN THE CONCESSION STAND OR THE  KITCHEN.

3.       NO STUDENTS ON THE STAGE.

4.      NO RUNNING IN THE HALLS OR THE SCHOOL.

5.      NO BALLS BOUNCED AGAINST THE WALLS.

6.      STUDENTS NEED TO CHANGE SHOES BEFORE PRACTICE.

7.      NO BALLS BROUGHT INTO THE GYM.

8.      NO ANIMALS IN THE GYM.

 

 

I, _______________________ and ________________________

 

 

 

 

I have read and agree to abide by these By-Laws.            

 

 

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