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KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS - KAPÄLAMA

AN ATHLETIC

GUIDE FOR

STUDENT

ATHLETES

AND PARENTS

Dear Parents/Guardians and Prospective Athletes: Welcome to The Kamehameha Schools Athletic Program. The enclosed material is being presented to you because your son or daughter has indicated a desire to participate in interscholastic athletics, and you have also expressed your willingness to permit him/her to compete. Your family interest in this phase of our athletic program is gratifying. At Kamehameha we believe that participation in sports provides a wealth of opportunities and experiences which assist students in their personal adjustments to their lives in the future. We consider it a privilege for any student to represent Kamehameha in any capacity, and especially as a student athlete. The experiences gained here will positively impact to the student athletes’ development of attitudes and values that will eventually become poignant stepping stones in their lives. For these reasons, we ask that you and your child please take the time to read through the following statements on the Mission and Philosophy of our Athletic Program. We have also put together for your review the following information: 1) general guidelines on some of our policies and procedures; 2) what is expected of our athletes and of you as parents and/or guardians; 3) requirements for participation, 4) general rules of conduct & sportsmanship for athletics and extracurricular events; 5) the Commitment Agreement Contract . Our student athletes, coaches, and the Athletic Department Staff need the support of their families in order to carry out our philosophy and to reinforce these policies and codes of conduct. It is also important that families and students commit themselves to accomplishing these goals that have been set forth. As a simple reminder, in order for your child to be eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics at Kamehameha, all parties involved are required to demonstrate their commitment by signing and returning the Commitment Agreement found at the end of the materials enclosed. Your son or daughter must also have completed a current Athletic Participation Form (sent out previously) which has been signed and dated by your physician, the participating student athlete, and you. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. If you have any further questions concerning our policy on athletics, please feel free to call the Athletic Office at 842-8935, 842-8936, or 842-8842. I mua Kamehameha!

Sincerely,

Glennie Adams Blane K. Gaison, CAA Robert Benham Head Athletic Director Associate Director Associate Director

OVERVIEW

MISSION STATEMENT

Kamehameha Schools exists to carry out in perpetuity the wishes of Ke Ali‘i Pauahi Bishop -- to educate children and youth of Hawaiian ancestry to become, in her words, good and industrious men and women. This will be done through Kamehameha Schools as resources permit. The Interscholastic Athletic Program at the Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, is just one avenue of many that strives:

to help promote the development of a student’s highest potential by providing them with a vast range of opportunities for the students to build individual and team skills;

to experience the thrill of competitive sports;

to learn to cope with victory as well as defeat;

to practice and carry out good sportsmanship;

to instill and hone values necessary for the development of respect for self and others;

to gain respect for authority and rules; and,

to appreciate the benefits of discipline through training, team work, and commitment.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

The Athletic Program at The Kamehameha Schools is part of a larger component, reflecting and representing standards and values of an institution which exists to promote excellence and responsibility. Here, Hawaiian youth are assisted in the discovery and display of their highest potential. It is here, where the sense of dignity, pride and compassion, which establishes that mark of responsible citizenship, is encouraged and nurtured. Over the years, the Athletic Program at The Kamehameha Schools has continuously strived to develop and maintain a comprehensive athletic program, which seeks the highest development of all participants, and which respects the individual dignity of every student athlete. In accomplishing this goal, The Kamehameha Schools Athletic Program is not only the most comprehensive, but, it is the largest high school athletic program in the United States. Athletics at Kamehameha, filters through more than 2,200 students in grades 7-12, participating in one or more competitive sport(s). There are 120 athletic teams involved in 38 different ILH sports activities for boys and girls in the Varsity, Junior Varsity and Intermediate competition levels. These teams are headed by over 250 coaches, most of whom are not regular employees or part of Kamehameha’s teaching staff. With such an immensely populated program that is steadily growing, the operation of maintaining such an enormous program requires not only teamwork, but, an understanding and commitment to a basic philosophy and general code of conduct on everyone’s part. Without these basic elements, misunderstandings, and conflicts can occur and practices allowed which are not consistent with the overall purpose and mission of Ke Ali‘i Bernice Pauahi Bishop.

Statement on the Handbook. This handbook provides parents and students with information regarding Kamehameha’s Athletic Department policies and services. This handbook supersedes any prior Athletic Department handbooks. Kamehameha needs to be flexible in order to keep pace with changing laws and requirements affecting and applicable to the goals and operations of Kamehameha. Because of that, this handbook may be modified, suspended or revoked at any time without notice and without taking into consideration custom or prior practices. Parents are encouraged to consult with the schools’ administration if they have any questions about this handbook, need an update, or need further information about a specific policy or rule discussed in this handbook. Parents are expected to be familiar with all information in the Athletic Policies and Procedures section. This handbook is also a supplement to the Student/Parent Handbook of which all policies, procedures and stipulations will be adhered.

ATHLETIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES It is our hope that through the experiences gained from participating in Athletics at Kamehameha, will aid in the development of favorable habits and attitudes in our students that will eventually prepare them for a well-rounded adult life in our society. In order to achieve our goal, the student athlete shall learn:

1. To work with others – The team and its objectives must be placed higher than personal desires.

2. To be successful – We do not always win, but we succeed when we continually strive for excellence. You can learn to accept defeat only by striving to win with earnest dedication. Therefore, develop the desire to excel.

3. To develop sportsmanship – We need to develop desirable social traits, including emotional control, honesty, cooperation, and dependability.

4. To improve – As an athlete, you must establish a goal and you must constantly try to reach that goal. Try to better yourself in the skills involved and those characteristics set forth as being desirable.

5. To enjoy athletics – It is necessary for athletes to enjoy participation, to acknowledge all of the personal rewards to be derived from athletics and to give sufficiently of themselves in order to preserve and improve the program.

6. To develop desirable personal health habits – To be an active, contributing citizen, it is important to obtain a high degree of physical fitness through exercise and good health habits, and to develop the desire to maintain this level of physical fitness after formal competition has been completed.

EXPECTATIONS

A Message to the Parent (and/or) Guardian: We, who are concerned with the educational development of boys and girls through athletics, feel that a properly controlled, well-organized sports program meets with the students’ need for self-expression, mental alertness and physical growth. It is our hope to maintain a program that is sound in purpose and will further each student’s educational maturity. A student who elects to participate in athletics is voluntarily making a choice of self-discipline and self-denial. These are the reasons we place such stress on good training habits. Failure to comply with the rules of training and conduct means exclusion from the squad or team. This concept of self-discipline and self-denial is tempered by our responsibility to recognize the rights of the individual within the objectives of the team. There is no place in high school athletics for students who will not discipline their minds and bodies for rigorous competition. We are striving for excellence and do not want our athletes to compromise with mediocrity. When your son/daughter enlisted in one of our sports programs, he/she committed our staff to certain responsibilities and obligations which are:

(1) to provide adequate equipment and facilities (2) to provide well trained coaches (3) to provide equalized contests with skilled officials

Likewise, we feel that you have committed yourselves to certain responsibilities and obligations. We would like to take this opportunity to acquaint you with specific publication for students and parents.

A Message to the Athlete:

Being a member of a Kamehameha athletic team is the fulfillment of an early ambition for many students. The attainment of this goal carries with it certain traditions and responsibilities that must be maintained. A great athletic tradition is not built overnight; it takes the hard work of many people over many years. As a member of an interscholastic squad at Kamehameha Schools, you have inherited a wonderful tradition, a tradition that you are challenged to uphold. Our tradition has been to win with honor. We desire to win, but only with honor to our athletes, our schools, and our community. Such a tradition is worthy of the best efforts of all concerned. Over the years here at Kamehameha, our squads have achieved more than their share of league and state tournament championships. Many individuals have also set records and won “All-Star” awards and “All-State” honors. It will not be easy to contribute to such a great athletic tradition. When you wear the colors of our school, we believe that you not only understand our traditions, but also are willing to accept the responsibilities that go with them. However, the contributions you make should be a satisfying accomplishment to you and your family. No matter where you go or what you do, you will always find there are certain regulations to follow and guide you, and certain expectations that are required of you. They are all meant for your benefit. The following are expectations of what is required from you as a student athlete: 1. RESPONSIBILITIES TO YOURSELF: The most important of these responsibilities

is to broaden yourself and develop strength of character. You owe it to yourself to get the greatest possible good from you high school experiences. Your academic studies, your participation in other extracurricular activities as well as in sports, prepare you for your life as an adult.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES TO YOUR SCHOOL: Another responsibility you assume as a squad member is to your school. Kamehameha cannot maintain its position as having an outstanding school unless you do your best in whatever activity you wish to engage. By participating in athletics to the maximum of your ability, you are contributing to the reputation of our school.

3. RESPONSIBILITIES TO OTHERS: As a squad or team member you also bear a heavy responsibility to your home. If you never give your parents anything to be ashamed of, you will have measured up to the ideal. When you know in your heart that you have lived up to all of the training rules, that you have practiced to the best of your ability everyday, and that you have played the game “all out,” you can keep your self-respect and your family can be justly proud of you.

Also, keep in mind that the younger students in the lower levels are watching you. They will copy you in many ways. Do not do anything to let them down. There is a little saying that goes: “More is caught than what is taught”. Learn to be a good example so that you can set good examples for them.

AFFILIATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS

1) THE ILH (INTERSCHOLASTIC LEAGUE OF HONOLULU) Kamehameha Schools has been a member of the ILH (Interscholastic League of Honolulu) since 1909. This league was established for the primary purpose of promoting selected interscholastic activities among other private or independent schools and the assurance of such advantages as may be gained by a union of effort.

The league was established to encourage other private or independent schools to improve their co-curricular program in athletics. The league membership facilitates the arranging of schedules, equalizing competition, and conducting league meets, and determining league championships. The Interscholastic League of Honolulu provides Kamehameha the opportunity for competition without excessive travel and with schools of similar size and athletic philosophy.

Member schools (according to their year of entry) are: 1) Punahou School (1909) 2) Kamehameha Schools (1909) 3) St. Louis High School (1920) 4) Mid-Pacific Institute (1920) 5) Iolani School (1936) 6) Maryknoll School (1944) 7) University High (1959) 8) Hawaii Baptist Academy (1962) 9) St. Andrew’s Priory (1964) 10) Damien Memorial (1965) 11) La Pietra (1969) 12) St. Francis High (1970) 13) Sacred Hearts Academy (1971) 14) Lutheran High (1972) 15) Academy of the Pacific (1972)

16) Varsity International (1982) 17) Assets School (1983) 18) Waldorf School (1994) 19) Lanakila Baptist (1997) 20) Ho’ala School (1998) 21) Redemption Academy (1999) 22) Hanalani Schools (2000) 23) Word of Life Academy (2000) 24) Le Jardin Academy 25) Christian Academy (2002) 26) Island Pacific Academy (2005) 27) Pacific Buddhist Academy (2005) 28) Hawaii Mission Academy (2008)

2) THE HHSAA (HAWAI’I HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION) The Hawaii High School Athletic Association is a member of the National Federation of State High School Associations. All public and private high schools are voluntary members of the HHSAA, and compete together in State Competitions.

The goal of the HHSAA is to provide an organization through which public high schools (such as: the OIA-O’ahu Interscholastic Association, BIIF-Big Island Interscholastic Federation, MIL-Maui Interscholastic League, and KIF-Kaua’I Interscholastic Federation) and private high schools (the ILH) will work cooperatively to support and promote athletics as an integral part of the high school educational program.

3) THE NFHS (NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS) The National Federation consists of the fifty individual state high schools athletic and/or activities associations. The purposes of the Federation are to serve, protect and enhance the interstate activity interests of the high schools belonging to state associations; to assist in those activities which will permit each state association to profit by the experience of all other member associations; and to coordinate the work to minimize duplication. The National Federation is both a service and regulatory agency which ensures team work on the part of more than 20,000 schools and enables them to formulate policies for the improvement of interscholastic activities.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION

(Before a student may participate in any sport including conditioning and practices, he/she must have the following information to the proper officials. This also includes transfer students)

A. ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FORM (Physical Examination)

A yearly physical examination is required. The Athletic Participation Form must be completed, signed, and dated by the examining physician and submitted to the athletic office prior to participation. The physical covers all sports for the entire school year only, provided the examination occurred within the current school year that the student is enrolled for.

B. MEDICAL CARE PERMIT (EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION) Each athlete’s parents or guardians shall complete a Medical Care Permit, giving permission for treatment by a physician (dental and/or medical) or hospital when the parent(s) or guardians are not available. Copies of the form will be kept on file in the athletic training room, Hale Ola, and a copy will be give to the head coaches for availability at all practices and contests.

C. INSURANCE All student athletes must carry some form of medical insurance coverage. Secondary coverage is available for the three-(3) high-risk sports: football, soccer and wrestling. The premium is paid by KSBE. A Student Accident Insurance Coverage Plan is also available for those families who do not possess a family health insurance plan at a nominal fee and is highly recommended for athletes. (Student athletes who are not covered under any health insurance plan will not be allowed to participate.)

D. MEDICAL RELEASE TO AGAIN PARTICIPATE If an athlete has been seriously injured and/or is under their doctor’s care for an illness, he/she must have a doctor’s release before he/she can practice or compete in any athletic contests. PARTICIPATION IN AFTER SCHOOL PRACTICE or ATHLETIC CONTESTS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IF THE ATHLETE IS OUT OF SCHOOL ALL OR PART OF THE DAY OF THIS PRACTICE or CONTEST FOR REASONS OF ILLNESS OR INJURY. The only exception to this rule is a doctor’s release, which must be presented to the coach prior to the practice or the contest.

E. SCHOLASTIC ELIGIBILITY In order to participate on an athletic team, students who will be representing the school must be in good academic standing by earning good passing grades and behaving appropriately.

F. ATTENDANCE AT PRACTICES AND TEAM MEETINGS Team members are expected to be present at all practices, team meetings, contests, and special occasions unless excused by the head coach. All athletic practices commence Monday-through-Friday’s, from 3:45 p.m.-until-6:00 p.m.

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION (con’t)

G. ATTENDANCE THE DAY BEFORE/AFTER A SCHOOL CONTEST AND ABSENCE FROM

SCHOOL A student is expected to attend all classes on his schedule on the day of a contest and the next school day following the contest. Habitual absences, before and after a contest may result in suspension from the team. Middle School: Students who are absent from school for more than half of the day will be considered to have been sick and are NOT TO PARTICIPATE in any practice or a scheduled league event. Students need to have attended at least four (4) or more classes/periods within a school day in order to be eligible to participate in any athletic event. (Exceptions to this policy require the approval of a Vice-Principal.)

High School: Students who miss part of a school day because of a doctor's or dental appointment will be permitted to participate in an extracurricular or athletic event scheduled for that day, evening or weekend. However, they must clear with their attendance clerk before going to the appointment. Furthermore, the same will hold true for a student who is out sick on a game day PROVIDED he or she sees a doctor and is cleared to participate before doing so. The doctor's medical clearance needs to be presented to the head coach or advisor before the student may participate and said coach or advisor must ensure that a copy of that clearance is presented to the student's Vice Principal on the following school day. This doctor's clearance requirement for game day absences is intended to discourage students from staying home because "they don't feel well" then saying they're well enough to participate after school is over.

H. UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT The athlete is responsible for all the uniforms and equipment issued to them. School-furnished uniforms and equipment is to be worn only for contests and practices, and handed in immediately after a game or practice to the locker room attendants for laundering. Items will be stored in lockers issued to the student athletes at the beginning of their season. All uniforms (practice and game) and equipment must be returned in good condition at the end of the season. Any stolen, damaged, missing, or un-returned items will be subject to a financial penalty that must be paid for before any other items are issued out, and before any grades are issued. (Seniors may not be able to graduate until their balances are cleared.)

ALL UNIFORMS and EQUIPMENT ARE THE PROPERTY OF KAMEHAMEHA SCHOOLS, AND MUST BE RETURNED WITHIN 3-DAYS AFTER THE LAST LEAGUE GAME OF THE SEASON.

Student athletes will be charged and billed for any “outstanding” uniforms or equipment. Once uniforms are returned to their respective locker rooms, the locker room attendants will submit a credit slip to the Cashier’s Office to credit your account. (Please note: Students not complying with this policy will not be able to register for classes for the semester following and seniors will not be able to graduate until their Athletic Department accounts are cleared. Underclass students will also not be issued uniforms for any other sport during the next sport season until their Athletic Department accounts are cleared. KS Student Handbook)

REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION (con’t)

I. TRANSPORTATION TO ATHLETIC CONTESTS All team members will travel to and from athletic contests by means of the transportation provided and organized by the athletic director’s. Student athletes are not allowed to drive themselves to and from an athletic contest. Parents should be discouraged from making requests to release an athlete from an event to them. (Such a request needs to be submitted via the “Permission for Alternative Transportation” form in writing to the athletic director’s for approval prior to the event. Forms are available at the Athletic Office upon request or via the Athletic Website.)

J. QUITTING A TEAM

Being a team member means making a commitment to Kamehameha, the team, teammates, and to the coaches. This commitment begins at the point when team rosters are drawn and then becomes a contract when the teams eligibility list is submitted officially to the Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH).

The normal rule for athletes quitting a team is that they make themselves ineligible for any sport during that season which has already begun. If a student should break this contract and decide to quit without school sanction (i.e., academic difficulties, misbehavior, etc.), then the following conditions will apply:

1. He or she will become INELIGIBLE for any further athletic participation for one (1) year until the first day of the sport in the following year. (For example: If an athlete decides to quit the Girls JV Volleyball team on 9/30/96, they will be ineligible to participate in any other sport until 9/30/97 the following year.)

2. No athlete who is dropped from one squad for disciplinary reasons, or who “quits”, shall be eligible to compete in another sport for the remainder of the school year.

3. He or she will also forfeit any individual or team awards, which may have been earned for that particular sport within that particular year.

K. HORSE-PLAY

Will not be tolerated. A majority of athletes’ injuries are often a result of simple “horsing around”. Please refrain athletes from encountering any minor mishaps that could’ve been prevented from happening in the first place.

L. LETTERS, AWARDS, ETC. All letters and awards will be issued to the students at the end of the year. 1. Letter Requirements:

Specific requirements or criteria for earning a letter will be established by all individual head coaches. Athletes should be informed of these requirements prior to the season. This will add meaning and significance to earning a letter.

Besides the specific criteria listed for each sport, it is the established athletic department policy that for all activities, the following items under "General Criteria" have a significant bearing in the awarding of letters.

A. General Criteria 1) Regular attendance and participation. Injury or other valid excuse that

keeps participant from completing criteria will be considered. 2) Participant will be in good standing at the end of the season. 3) Responsibilities outlined must be met. 4) Coaches have the prerogative with the concurrence of the Athletic

Director of awarding a letter to a participant(s) other than the specific requirements listed if recipient provides more to the program than regular attendance and participation.

5) Note: Managers and statisticians--All Kamehameha Secondary School students are eligible for a varsity letter as a manager in that level if he/she meets the first three items under general criteria.

2. General Awards

A. Chenille Letters and Certificates Available to all Varsity, JV and Intermediate award winners who meet all items under general criteria. a) Varsity Letters – receive a 6”chenille letter “K” and corresponding

inserts and a varsity certificate. b) JV Letters – receive a JV certificate. c) Intermediate Letters – receive an Intermediate certificate.

B. Special Awards (Varsity Athletes Only)

1. Douglas Chung Award - This award recognizes a Kamehameha male senior who excelled in one or more sports and is considered the outstanding senior male athlete of the year. Douglas Chung was a 1963 graduate of Kamehameha Schools who lost his life for his country in the Viet Nam conflict. This award was established by his mother, Janet Aoki. The Athletic Directors select the recipient with input from coaches and in consultation with college counselors. A permanent plaque, remaining in the school, is engraved with the recipient's name and year. A plaque (replica) and also a scholarship award are given to the recipient.

2. Female Athlete of the Year Award -

This award recognizes a Kamehameha female senior who excelled in one or more sports and is considered the outstanding senior female of the year. The Athletic Directors select the recipient with input from coaches and in consultation with the college counselors. A permanent plaque, remaining with the school, is engraved with the recipient's name and year. A plaque (replica) and also a scholarship award are given to the recipient.

3. Scholar-Athlete of the Year Award -

Presented annually to an outstanding male and female senior who excelled in one or more sports and who also excelled in academics with a minimum Grade Point Average of 3.5. The Athletic Directors select the recipient with input from coaches and in consultation with the college counselors. A permanent plaque, remaining with the school, is engraved with the recipient's name and year. A plaque (replica) and also a scholarship award are presented to the recipient.

4. Versatile-Athletes Award -

This award is given to those senior athletes who have earned a varsity letter in three or more sports for two or more consecutive years including their senior year.

5. 4-Year Letter Award -

This award is given to Senior Athletes who have lettered in a Varsity sport for 4 consecutive years.

6. Outstanding Competitor Award -

The Outstanding Competitor Award is an individual award that is given to a student athlete who has contributed outstandingly to his or her particular varsity sport. Name and year are engraved on this award.

7. Scholar-Athlete Award -

The Scholar-Athlete Award is an individual award given to student-athletes who maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, and who contributes significantly to his or her particular varsity sport. Name and year are engraved on this award.

M. TRAVEL – HHSAA STATE TOURNAMENT EVENTS

1. KS Sponsored Travel: KS will pay travel expenses for students representing the Kamehameha Schools when participating in state academic/athletic competitions. (Subject to funding that is identified or available in the annual budget.)

2. Parent Information

An informational packet (Parent Authorization for Student Travel/Permission for Initiation of Medical Care, and Guidelines for Student Behavior Forms) will be given to the parents of any student traveling with the group. Packets are obtained from the Athletic Office and will be handed out to the student athletes by their coach.

The codes of conduct that have been set forth in the Kamehameha High School Student/Parent Handbook will be adhered to and enforced at all times.

Note: If a student plans to leave the group for any period of time or leave separately from the group, they need to have completed a Permission to Leave the Group Form, or provide a note from the parent/guardian requesting that independent travel is required. The request should include:

a. The period of time when the student will be separated from the group,

b. Provide the name, address and telephone number of the adult who will assume responsibility for the student while he/she is separated from the group, and

c. A written statement that the parent will not hold KS responsible for any accident or problem which might occur while the student is separated from the group.

PARENT and COACH COMMUNICATIONS

PARENT/COACH COMMUNICATIONS: As part of the coaching staff at Kamehameha, we will do our best to teach your child what we know about our sport. Some of our coaching techniques may differ from what you are used to, but they are techniques which we feel will help prepare your child for competition. During the season, you may have questions and concerns that you feel you need to discuss with our coaching staff. It is our duty as professionals to answer questions based on what is best for the entire team, taking into account every member of the team. This is not an easy task. The following are some guidelines and policies to help facilitate the most productive and efficient communication with our child’s coaches. Parents are encouraged to discuss: 1. Treatment of their child which endangers child’s well being 2. Ways to help their child improve 3. Concerns regarding their child’s behavior 4. Coaches’ expectations and role for their child and the team 5. Ways in which they can help the team (i.e., fundraising, manpower at home games,etc) 6. Their child’s progress Inappropriate concerns to discuss: 1. Placement on teams (future) 2. Playing time 3. Coaching strategies used during practice or games 4. Other student athletes 5. Problems with other coaches (unless an attempt to communicate directly with that

coach was unsuccessful) When to discuss? Communication with coaches is most productive when an appointment can be made to sit down and talk about the issue in private. Please refrain from talking to a coach about your concerns before or after a game. This is the most intense and emotional time for all parties involved and is neither the time nor the place for a meeting about specific issues regarding your child. Please respect the coaches and the need for them to be focused on the task at hand. How to discuss? If a problem should arise, please make every effort to follow the following steps for a productive solution: 1. Student-athlete approaches the coach with a problem or issue. 2. If a resolution cannot be reached, the parent should contact the coach and arrange a

meeting. 3. In the rare instance that there is no resolution the parent should contact the Athletic

Directors and arrange for a meeting with the student-athlete, parents, coach and Athletic Director in charge of that sport.

4. If after this meeting the problem continues to exist, the Head Athletic Director, will determine the next step in seeking resolution of the issue.

NFHS Position Statement on Supplements

The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) recently advised the membership of a heightened level of concern about nutritional supplements. Empirical data has demonstrated widespread use of such products by persons of high-school age. The products are unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and they may contain potentially harmful ingredients such as (but no limited to) creatine, ephedrine or excessive amounts of caffeine. In 1998, the NFHS Board of Directors issued a position statement on the use of drugs, medications and supplements by participants in interscholastic sports. The NFHS’ strong recommendation then and remains today that all student-athletes and their parents/guardians should consult with their physicians before taking any supplement product. In addition, school personnel, including coaches should not dispense any drug, medication or supplement except with extreme caution and in accordance with state regulations and school district policy. School district policies should be developed in consultation with health-care professionals, senior administrative staff of the school district and parents. The new warning about nutritional supplements was issued by the NFHS through its Sports Medicine Advisory Committee, and was intended to serve as a reminder to student-athletes, parents and school officials. The warning reminded all interested parties that supplements in the form of pills, powder, drinks and food sources (medications, supplements and consumables) purporting to enhance strength and/or endurance should be ingested, if at all, only in accordance with applicable laws, and the advice of one’s own health-care provider. Now because of the reported high level of supplement usage by teenagers, the NFHS is asking that its warning be given increased emphasis by all concerned parties.

A Message to our Parents on “Sportsmanship”

At Kamehameha, we’ve taken a leadership role in expecting that the sportsmanship displayed by our athletic teams, student body and community at events is outstanding. We’ve placed a higher value on respect than wins and losses, because there’s more to be learned in educational athletics than how to shoot, score, run, and throw. As in the past, Kamehameha Schools is continuing to step up its sportsmanship efforts in an effort to reinforce and emphasize what is truly important in educational athletics. If we don’t make sportsmanship our highest priority, our programs will be no different than most of the non-school athletic programs, and we will have lost our reason for sponsoring them. As a result, we feel our coaching staff, our student athletes, our entire student body, and our school in general will benefit immensely. We have raised their expectations to display exemplary behavior at all athletic events. But, there is one group which we need to intensify our sportsmanship efforts with—parents. It seems that over time, some parents have lost sight or have never known that the true meaning of educational athletics is to do just that—educate. It’s not about wins and losses. It’s not about championships or the remote pipe dream of earning an athletic scholarship to college. It’s all about learning. And learning the values taught by athletics, especially respect, is what sets school sports apart from other levels of competition. It’s the basics of why our school sports exist. In regards to tournament play, everyone acknowledges that tournament time (i.e., Pre-Season, Play-offs, or States) is a special time. It is a time that seems to inspire athletes, lifting their games to new heights. Tournaments, however, bring on a set of challenges to good sportsmanship. Because a loss ends the season, our character must also rise to the occasion. It is too easy to become over exuberant after a victory; or to shift the blame when things don’t go our way. It is very essential that our coaches, student athletes and spectators maintain a positive approach to handling adversity and prosperity. Too many times over the past seasons, some parents have become quite vocal at games, loudly criticizing game officials, opposing players and even our own players and coaches. This type of abusive behavior is counter-productive to what we are trying to teach. In addition, it creates a very uncomfortable environment for the other fans who come out to support their team and wish to enjoy the game. Finally, poor sportsmanship on the part of the parent, is an embarrassment to our school, and especially to the young people on the playing fields or courts. Therefore, we are asking ALL our spectators to keep comments positive and upbeat. As an administrative staff, we will be visible at these games to assist the host management with crowd control. We will be working as hard in the stands as our coaches and athletes that are on the playing surface to ensure that good sportsmanship is practiced by everyone in our cheering section. Our young people have worked all season long to prepare themselves for the tournaments. They definitely deserve your positive and enthusiastic support.

As a society, we are constantly bombarded with the message that winning is everything. Not everyone can win every game, or finish first in every race. But everyone can practice the “Golden Rule”—treating others the way they wish to be treated themselves, with fairness and respect. That is the true value in playing school sports. Your ability to be a good sport will put you in a leadership role in your home as well as in your community. Your support of this practice is essential as part of Kamehameha’s educational mission to be:

pono (moral and proper) laulima (work cooperatively) lokomaika’I (share)

na’au pono (possess a deep sense of justice)

mälama (care for each other) ha’aha’a (be humble)

Everyone represents Kamehameha at an athletic event. One act of sportsmanlike, or unsportsmanlike behavior, by even one person can paint a picture of how we are perceived by neighboring communities, schools, and the media. Maintaining the proper perspective about school sports will help us in our quest for good sportsmanship, show what is good about Kamehameha, and remind us that school sports are here to educate students, and be fun. Please take a few moments to review the following guidelines for behavior, stating the example we expect our spectators to display at athletic events. As a representative of Kamehameha, your actions are viewed by family and friends, opposing fans, the local community, and the media. Displaying good sportsmanship will show the most positive things about you and about the traditions that have been established at Kamehameha; and hopefully, remind us that in the end, school sports are here to educate students, and be fun. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead, and appreciate your continued support. E lawe lilo ka ha’aheo No Kamehameha ë! (Take the victory with pride for Kamehameha!)

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Julian Ako Glennie Adams Blane Gaison Robert Benham

Principal Athletic Director Associate A.D Associate A.D

A Message to our Student Athletes on “Sportsmanship”

A new school year brings with it new opportunities. Opportunities to learn from the textbook, and to learn about life. With the variety of activities to you at Kamehameha, we hope you will become involved in those that interest you.

Athletes are looked to as role models whether they like it or not. Even in school sports, student athletes serve as role models to the entire student population, from the high school on down to the elementary and middle school students, as well as the community at-large. Athletic events are also always among the most popular activities for participants and spectators, and these games provide another learning experience.

It is with that understanding that practicing good sportsmanship is as important as any points you may score or any records you may set this season. When you as a student become involved in an extracurricular athletic event, your behavior on the playing surface reaches to the top row of the stands and beyond. How our school and community is perceived is highly influenced by the good sportsmanship you display.

Once again, the Athletic Department has decided to continue to step up its sportsmanship efforts in an effort to reinforce and emphasize what is truly important in educational athletics. If we don’t make sportsmanship our highest priority, our programs will be no different than most of the non-school athletic programs, and we will have lost our reason for sponsoring them. As a result, we feel our coaching staff, our student athletes, our entire student body, and our school in general will benefit immensely. We have raised the expectations for everyone to display exemplary behavior at all athletic events.

Winning, by itself, ranks far down the list of why young people take part in school sports. Yet, our society places more value than ever before on winning – probably too much value. Not everyone can win every game, or finish first in every race. But everyone can practice the “Golden Rule” – treating others the way they wish to be treated themselves, with fairness and respect. That is the true value of playing school sports.

Please take a few moments to review the following guidelines for behavior, stating the example we expect our student athletes to display as leaders in our school, league, and other interested parties at all athletic events. Good sportsmanship requires as much work as any play or skill you will learn as an athlete this season. As a representative of Kamehameha, your actions are viewed by family and friends, opposing fans, the local community, and the media.

Displaying good sportsmanship will show the most positive things about you and about the traditions that have been already established at Kamehameha; and hopefully, remind us that in the end, school sports are here to educate students, and be fun.

We hope the upcoming season will be a rewarding one for you.

E lawe lilo ka ha’aheo No Kamehameha ë! (Take the victory with pride for Kamehameha!)

Kamehameha Schools

Athletic Department

CODES OF CONDUCT

SPORTSMANSHIP BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS

WINNING IS FOR A DAY…

SPORTSMANSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP ARE FOR A LIFETIME!

“Good sportsmanship is viewed by the NFHS (National Federation of High Schools) as a

commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity. In perception and practice,

sportsmanship is defined as those qualities which are characterized by generosity and genuine

concern for others. The ideals of sportsmanship apply equally to all activity disciplines.

Individuals, regardless of their role in activities, are expected to be aware of their influence on the

behavior of others and model good sportsmanship.” (as stated by the NFHS)

WHY DO WE NEED GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP?

We need to prevent violent actions towards officials, coaches, opponents, and other spectators, which are becoming commonplace in today’s society and sports.

To decrease the emphasis on just winning or losing an athletic event.

To promote ethics, respect and integrity in all walks of life.

To promote the ideal of intrinsic rewards of athletics.

To learn the attitudes necessary for responsible behavior.

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE?

EVERYONE! The target groups listed have been identified within the high school community that are RESPONSIBLE for conducting themselves in a sportsmanlike manner. These are the expectations required of these groups.

Expectations OF SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS . . .

Develop a program for teaching and promoting the ideals and fundamentals of good within the school, the league or conference. This program should stress that disrespectful behavior, especially taunting, trash talking and intimidation, will not be tolerated.

Provide appropriate supervisory personnel for each interscholastic event.

Support participants, coaches and fans who teach and display good sportsmanship.

Recognize exemplary behavior and actively discourage undesirable conduct by participants, coaches, and fans.

Attend events whenever possible and function as a model of good sportsmanship. This includes communicating with spectators during an event what is acceptable and unacceptable behavior.

Kamehameha Schools

Athletic Department

CODES OF CONDUCT




Expectations OF THE COACH . . .

Exemplify the highest moral character, behavior and leadership, adhering to strong ethical and integrity standards. “Practicing Good Citizenship is Practicing Good Sportsmanship!”

Respect the integrity and personality of the individual athlete.

Abide by and teach the rules of the game in letter and in spirit.

Describe and define respectful and disrespectful behavior. Stress that disrespectful behavior, especially taunting, trash talking and intimidation, will not be tolerated.

Set a good example for players and spectators to follow— ~ Please refrain from arguments in front of players and spectators; ~ No gestures which indicate an official or opposing coach does not know what he or

she is doing or talking about; ~ No throwing of any object in disgust; ~ Shake hands with the officials and the opposing coaches before and after the contest

in full view of the public. Demand the same of your players.

Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. The officials are doing their best to help promote athletics and the student athlete. Treating the officials with respect, even in you disagree with their judgment, will only make a positive impression of you and your team in the eyes of all people at the event.

Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat in public and in meeting/talking with the media. Please confine your remarks to game statistics and to the public and to the performance of your team.

Instruct participants and spectators in proper sportsmanship responsibilities and demand that they make sportsmanship the No. 1 priority.

Develop a program that rewards participants and spectators for displaying proper sportsmanship and enforces penalties on those who do not abide by sportsmanship standards.

Be no party to the use of profanity or obscene language, or improper actions.

Kamehameha Schools

Athletic Department

CODES OF CONDUCT




Expectations OF THE STUDENT ATHLETE . . .

Accept and understand the seriousness of your responsibility, and the privilege of representing your school and community.

Live up to the standards of sportsmanship established by the school administration and the coaching staff.

Learn the rules of the game thoroughly and discuss them with parents, fans, fellow students and peers. This will assist both them and you in the achievement of a better understanding and appreciation of the game.

Treat opponents the way you would like to be treated, as a guest or friend. Who better than yourselves can understand all the hard work and team effort that is required of your sport?

Refrain from taunting, trash talking or making any kind of derogatory remarks to your opponents during the game, especially comments of ethnic, racial or sexual nature. Refrain from intimidating behavior.

Wish opponents good luck before the game and congratulate them in a sincere manner that you would like to be greeted following either victory or defeat.

Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. The officials are doing their best to help promote you and your sport. Treating them with respect, even if you disagree with their judgment, will only make a positive impression of you and your team and your school in the eyes of the officials and all people at the event.

Win with Humility; Lose with Grace. Do both with Dignity. Avoid excessive celebrating after a play or end of a game.

Kamehameha Schools

Athletic Department

CODES OF CONDUCT




Expectations OF THE SPECTATORS AND PARENTS . . .

Remember that you are at a contest to support and cheer on your team, and to enjoy the skill and competition; NOT to intimidate or ridicule the other team and its fans.

Remember that school athletics are learning experiences for students and that mistakes are sometimes made. Praise student athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes and as people as you would praise a student working in the classroom.

Remember that a ticket to a school athletic event is a Privilege to observe the contest, and NOT a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious.

Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.

Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups. Treat them as you would treat a guest in your own home.

Refrain from taunting or making any kind of derogatory remarks to you opponents during the game, especially comments of ethnic, racial or sexual nature.

Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.

Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.

Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before and during games, and afterwards on or near the site of the event (i.e. tailgating).

Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.

Recognize and compliment the efforts of school and league administrators for their efforts in emphasizing the benefits of educational athletics and the role of good sportsmanship to that end.

Be a positive behavior role model through your own actions and by censuring those around you at events whose behavior is unbecoming.

Kamehameha Schools

Athletic Department

CODES OF CONDUCT




UNACCEPTABLE BEHAVIOR . . .

Taunting, trash talk and other intimidating actions.

Not admonishing those sitting around you who engage in practice of poor sportsmanship.

Yelling or waving arms during opponent’s free throw attempt.

Disrespectful or derogatory yells, chants, songs or gestures.

Booing or heckling an official’s decision.

Criticizing officials in any way; displays of temper with an official’s call.

Yells that antagonize opponents.

Refusing to shake hands or give recognition for good performances.

Blaming loss of game on officials, coaches or participants; displays of temper with coaches.

Laughing or name-calling to distract an opponent.

Use of profanity or displays of anger that draw attention away from the game.

Doing own yells instead of following lead of cheerleaders.

RULES OF CONDUCT AND SPORTSMANSHIP FOR ATHLETIC/EXTRA-CURRICULAR SCHOOL EVENTS POLICY

Recognizing that participation in extracurricular activities is indeed a privilege and not a right, The Kamehameha Schools requires that the conduct of ALL participants at any athletic or extracurricular event be exemplary at all times, and at all times shall abide by the safety rules of their activity or sport. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated.

Conduct in and outside of school, shall not reflect negatively on the school or create a disruptive influence in the discipline, good order, moral, or educational environment of the school. In addition to adherence to accepted crowd control measures, we also require our parents, and spectators to behave in a sportsmanship manner. Parents and spectators who display unsportsmanlike behavior may disrupt or even endanger participants and others around them. Therefore, in order to protect our participants and patrons from reasonably foreseeable acts of third parties, The Kamehameha Schools Athletic Department is implementing a provision in their policy which states:

Any person, including adults, who violates this policy by behaving in an unsportmanslike manner before, during, or after an athletic or extracurricular event; are subject to being removed from the event the person is attending and/or denied admission to future school events for up to a year. Participants who violate this Conduct Code are subject to being removed from the activity at the discretion of the coach, facilities manager, and/or the Athletic Director’s in concurrence with the Principal, in addition to any other applicable punishment. Examples of unsportsmanlike conduct include: Using vulgar or obscene language; Possessing or being under the influence of any alcoholic beverage or illegal substance; Possessing a weapon; Fighting, verbally attacking or otherwise striking or threatening another person; Failing to obey the instructions of a security officer, school employee, or administrator; And engaging in any activity which is illegal or disruptive.

The process for denying a person admission for violation of the rules of conduct and sportsmanship for athletic and extracurricular events will be as follows:

1. Any person who disrupts a school event or otherwise violates the policy on the rules of conduct and sportsmanship for athletic and extracurricular events, will be asked to leave. If the person refuses to leave, security personnel or law enforcement will be summoned.

2. Any person, including adult spectators, who behaves in an unsportsmanlike manner during any athletic and extracurricular event, may be denied admission to future school events for up to a year after an Administrative Board Hearing.

IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS & OTHER INFORMATION

Address: Athletic Department Toll Free: 1 (800) 842-IMUA

1887 Makuakane Street Honolulu, Hawai 'i 96817

Athletic Department Telephone Numbers:

NAME PHONE Other Important Numbers

Athletic Directors: Glennie Adams– Head AD

Blane Gaison

Robert Benham

842-8390

842-8938

842-8361

Athletic Office: Dede Clark

Debbie (Lukela) Suyat

Lehua Wright

Athletics Fax #842-8849

842-8935

842-8842

842-8936

Athletic Relations Associate:

David Stant

842-8242

Boys Locker room:

Drake Miyasato

842-8626

842-8937

Girls Locker room:

Kanoe Hewett Kathy Swope

842-8631

842-8182

Athletic Trainers:

Cindy Clivio

Jill Andres

Jared Nihi

Julian Nakanishi (P/T-on call)

Trainers Fax #843-3397

842-8503

Athletic Weight Room:

842-8110

SECURITY 842-8320

MAIN GATE 842-8332 (after hours)

HALE OLA 842-8075 (infirmary)

Transp-Ofc 842-8329

Boarding 842-8273

Unit 11 & 12 842-8398

Unit 9 & 10 842-8264

Middle School 842-8365

Facilities: Kekuhaupio Gym 842-8437

-Wrestling Rm 842-8418

-Gym Office 842-8342

-Concession 842-8256

-Ticket Ofc 842-8414

-Weight Rm 842-8244 (Vernal Lilly)

Keawe Gym 842-8471

-Locker Rm 842-8219

Keeaumoku Gym 842-8468

P.E. Dept 842-8602

POOL 842-8128

Tennis Courts 842-8577

Kunuiakea Stadium

-Ticket Office 842-3559

-Score Booth 842-3553

842-3554

-Field Maint. 842-3555

-Training Rm 842-3558

Kamehameha Schools Kapälama Athletics 1887 Makuakäne Street • Honolulu, Hawai`i 96817-1887 • (808) 842-8936 • Fax (808) 842-8849

COMMITMENT AGREEMENT

School Year

Permission is granted allowing

Students Name Grade

To participate in the following sport(s):

In previous years, headmasters and principals met to discuss the problem of adults

drinking alcoholic beverages at Interscholastic League of Honolulu (ILH) events on

school campuses. Subsequently, letters were sent to all parents asking for their

cooperation and that they refrain from drinking on any ILH school campus where our

athletes are competing. At Kamehameha, we are also requesting that you refrain from

drinking at any venue where our student-athletes are competing. It is also

inappropriate to drink in the parking lot of Aloha Stadium when the ILH is using the

facility. Please note that if drinking is observed, an official of the host school may

suspend the event. We certainly would not want to see that happen.

When you sign the form below you are agreeing to support the ILH and Kamehameha

Schools in this initiative.

In addition, your signatures will be an indication to Athletic Administration and your

respective coaching staff(s) that you have read the current Athletic Guide for

Student Athletes and Parents, (online at kapalama.ksbe.edu/Athletics), and that you

understand, and support the policies, philosophy, requirements, and codes of conduct for

athletes and parents and agree to abide by their content.

Your cooperation is appreciated.

_______________ ________________ _________________ ___________________

Julian Ako Glennie Adams Blane Gaison Robert Benham

Principal Athletic Director Associate A.D Associate A.D

Signature of Parent or Guardian (Required) Date

Signature of Parent or Guardian (Required) Date

Signature of Student-Athlete (Required) Date

Please sign and return with the APF to the Athletic Department / Save a copy for your records

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