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The Need-to-Knowon LFNY Athletics

A Presentation to ParentsMarch 12, 2014

8:30am

Agenda

▪ About the Athletic Department▪ Teams

▪ Structure▪ Sports by Season

▪ Registration and Fees▪ Camp Pontiac▪ Senior Perspectives

▪ Maxine Dziadzio (Varsity Soccer, Indoor Track and Outdoor Track)▪ Gaëtan Martelly (Varsity Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball)

▪ FAQ

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Commitment

When students sign up for a sport or a club, they are asked to commit to attending every practice, game or meeting. A number of students are simply doing too much. They don’t have the time to put the effort into more than one or two activities.

We ask that when your child signs up for one of our teams that you discuss this with him or her. Let your children know that they will not be able to do everything. They will need to make a choice.

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Athletics Department

▪ After-school Competitive Athletic Teams for Grades 6 to 12 (6eme to Terminale).

▪ Not part of the Physical Education Department (EPS). ▪ Separate department, which teaches PE to all students in the school. ▪ Basil Aymé is head of EPS.

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Athletics Department

▪ Who We Are and How to Reach Us▪ Athletic Office: 212-439-3876▪ John Burpoe, director of athletics, jburpoe@lfny.org▪ Eric Cielenou, assistant director of athletics, ecielenou@lfny.org▪ Angelo Annunziato, athletic trainer, aannunziato@lfny.org 212-396-8393

▪ Game schedules▪ Always check the schedules before you go to the game. ▪ Visit LFNY web site, www.lfny.org. Then go to “academics & activities” and

“athletics”.

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Team Structure

▪ Varsity▪ Grades 11 & 12 (1ère and Tle)

▪ Junior Varsity (JV)▪ Grades 9 & 10 (3ème and 2des)

▪ Middle School ▪ Grades 6, 7 and 8 (6ème, 5ème, 4ème)

▪ Some variance by sport (see next slides)

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Fall 2014*

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* MS Boys Rugby (limited program)* MS & Varsity Girls Gymnastics (practice only, starts October)

Aug 26 ‐ Nov 5 Aug 26 ‐ Nov 5 Aug 26 ‐ Nov 5

F A L L

Soccer Volleyball X‐Country

Varsity Boys, Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Boys, Girls

JV Boys JV Girls 7,8th Boys, Girls

7,8th Boys, Girls 7,8th Girls

6th Boys, Girls

Winter 2014-2015

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Varsity Boys, Girls Varsity Boys, Girls Varsity Girls Varsity Boys, Girls

JV Boys, Girls 7,8th Boys, Girls

7,8th Boys, Girls

Nov 1 ‐ Feb 25 Nov1 ‐ Feb 25W I N T E R

Oct 1 ‐ Feb 25

GymnasticsNov 1 ‐ Feb 25

Basketball Swimmimg Indoor Track

Spring 2015

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Mar 6 ‐May 28 March 1 ‐ June 5 Feb 27 ‐May 28 Oct 1 ‐May 3 Feb 28 ‐May 28 Mar 10 ‐May 28

S P R  I N G

Tennis Rugby Track Gymnastics Volleyball Baseball

Varsity Boys, Girls Varsity Boys Varsity Boys, 

Girls 7,8th Girls Varsity Boys 7,8th Boys, Girls

7,8th Boys, Girls 6,7,8th Boys 7,8th Boys, 

Girls

5th Boys 6th Boys, Girls

Practice Requirements

▪ Before a student can participate in any game they must have completed the required number of practices.

▪ The State of New York sets the number, and it will differ from sport to sport. Most sports require ten practices.

▪ For Fall Sports only, students who attend Camp Pontiac accumulate four practices.

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Registration & Fees In 2014-2015, fee $ 500.00

Allowed the student to participate on three teams (one per season).

Camp Pontiac (Fall sports) $350

Athletic Team Registration On-line only. Opens for all teams and Camp Pontiac mid-April For Fall sports, registration closes on June 10.

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Camp PontiacAugust 26-29, 2014

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Camp Pontiac

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▪ Prepares our teams for Fall season▪ Skills development▪ Team building and bonding▪ Fun!

▪ Camp in Upstate New York

Camp Pontiac

Required, for all Fall teams. Boys & Girls Cross Country(Middle School & Varsity) Boys & Girls Soccer (Varsity & JV and Middle School)) Girls Volleyball (Varsity & JV and Middle School) Boys Rugby (Middle School) Girls Gymnastics (Middle School & Varsity)

Counts towards 4 practices

Fee: $350 (covers transportation, food and lodging)

Registration Starts: mid-April (online at lfny.org) Deadline: MUST sign up for Camp Pontiac and Fall Sport by June 10, 2014

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Camp Pontiac

Dates: Tuesday, August 26 to Friday, August 29 Bus leaves LFNY at 1:00pm on the 26th

Returns to LFNY on the 29th at 2:00pm.

ALSO Special pre-Camp practice at the LFNY at 4pm on Monday, August 25 for: Boys & Girls Soccer (Varsity and JV)

NOTE: Students who do not attend Camp Pontiac will need to make up the practices so that they can play in their first game.

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Frequently Ask Questions (FAQs)about LFNY Athletics

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FAQs

▪ Does my child need to attend all practices & games? Yes, when students join a team they are making a commitment to the coaches, their teammates and the school. Being on a team is different than being in a club, which is an after-school activity running all year long on the same day of the week.

▪ Why aren’t there year-round sports at the Lycée?We follow the New York State guidelines. The state sets up the seasons, and once the season is over coaches and students are not allowed to continue. If students would like to continue in their sport we suggest they play on the outside.

▪ Can parents attend games & practices? Yes! Please! Parents are encouraged to attend as many games as possible. They may not attend practices. This is their time to work and improve their skill level. We would ask that parents do not attend practices.

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• Are students allow to leave class early for games & practices? Yes, student athletes can leave class for games/matches. No, students are not allowed to leave class early for practices. We will try to scheduled practices at the end of the school day so that all students may attend. Students are asked to remind their teacher BEFORE the class that he/she has to leave earlier. Students should leave quietly from the classroom.

• Does LFNY provide transportation to all games and practices, and can parents go on the bus? Yes, we do provide transportation to students. Depending on the location, we take either a bus or subway. Some schools we compete against are easy to reach by subway. Parents are ask to make their own arrangements for travel to all games on their own, as space is limited on the bus.

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FAQs

• How do I register my child for a team or club? Go to the LFNY web site, www.lfny.org. Choose “Academics & Activities,” then. click on athletics. On your right in blue you will see the link to register.

• Can my child keep his/her team uniform? No. All uniforms must be returned at the end of the season. Students who lose their uniforms will have to pay for them.

• Is my child allowed to play on more then one team in the same season? No. Students are allowed to participate on one team per season. They may not join another team until the following season.

• Can my child move up to the next level even know they are not in the grade the team is for? Students are allowed to move up only if they are capable of playing on that level. This is decided by the coaching staff and athletic director

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FAQs

• When attending a game can I take my child home after the game? Yes, but, please email the coach prior to the game so that he/she knows that you will be taking your child home. If you would like to take home your child’s friend we must have this in writing from his/her parents.

▪ If I am upset with my child’s playing time should I speak to the coach after the game? No. Please follow the "24-hour rule" before addressing any issues you may have with the coaches. We would ask you to follow up by email the next day.

▪ If my child is playing a fall sport does s/he need to attend Camp Pontiac?Yes, s/he will need to attend. Teams are chosen at Camp for the upcoming fall season. Failure to attend will also put your child behind in the number of practices they will need to have before they can compete in their first game.

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Merci beaucoup!

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