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The Runnels athletic
program is designed to challenge students to grow mentally
as well as physically. Opportunities to learn discipline,
responsibility, teamwork, and commitment are part of the
daily athletic experience.
From elementary school to high school, Runnels offers participation
in a wide variety of sports programs.
Grades K-5
For students in grades K-5, Runnels offers an after-school
sports program in several seasonal sports.
Grades 6-8
Philosophy of Grade 6-8
Athletic Program
It is in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades that our
students are exposed to competition and that we must acknowledge
the vital role of competition in athletics. It is our goal
to introduce competitiveness as neither bad nor good, but
rather as a part of our daily lives that needs to be handled
properly, maturely, and in a fair and consistent manner.
In conjunction with this goal, it is our desire to ensure
that every student has the opportunity to achieve some level
of success on the playing field. We want to provide exposure
and instruction to all individuals regardless of their athletic
ability level. We also acknowledge the inherent dangers
in making predictions about the future athletic achievements
of these young students. With these statements in mind,
we have established the following guidelines and goals by
which our sports program for the sixth, seventh, and eighth
grades is organized:
- No student will be turned away from participation
in any sport at Runnels for reasons of athletic ability.
Only for academic or disciplinary reasons will a student
be asked not to participate.
- We expect the athletes to attend practices and games
regularly and maintain an acceptable level of behavior during
all athletic activities. Playing time during games will
be tailored to each child’s ability level. Our goal
is to create a successful and positive playing experience
for each child.
- The level of competition increases dramatically
when students enter the junior high level. Every attempt
will be made to enter our junior high teams into leagues
comprised of teams of nearly equal ability.
Student Eligibility to Play on High School Varsity Teams
Some of our teams do practice with high school students;
however, this does not mean that your child is playing on
a high school team. Any decision for a junior high student
to compete at the varsity high school sports level requires:
1.permission from the athletic directors and the team’s
head coach.
2.permission from the school’s assistant principal
3.permission from the parent for a child to play a
varsity sport
Coaches and Leagues
Since adolescents learn a great deal by example, all of
our grade 6 - 8 coaches will consistently model the exemplary
behavior that we expect of all our students. Coaches will
be hired according to the following criteria:
a.All of our coaches must be excellent role models
b.All of our coaches should understand the importance
of displaying good sportsmanship at all times
c.All of our coaches must have the desire and ability
to provide instruction in the fundamentals of their sport
to every athlete regardless of the athlete’s ability.
Coaches are hired on a part-time basis as the need arises.
The number of teams formed for each sport depends on the
number of students interested in participating. When possible,
our after-school sports programs are offered on-site at
Runnels. Some teams do have off campus practice times, locations
and competitions. This varies by sport, and the individual
head coach will provide you with a specific calendar and
practice schedule as the season nears.
We ask that our coaches notify the school and communicate
directly with parents regarding cancellations or changes
in practice or events. We ask for cooperation from both
coaches and parents in making sure that children are not
left without adult supervision at any practice, event, or
venue.
Fees
The base fee to participate in a Runnels grade 6-8 sports
team is thirty dollars per athlete, per team. Some teams
do have additional league, tournament, or venue fees, which
varies by sport and/or season. Uniforms and equipment given
to students for use during the season must be returned in
good condition to Runnels at the completion of the season,
or the student’s school account will be assessed the
replacement value of the item.
Athletic Training and Injury Management
Please let us know if your child sustains an injury that
will affect his or her participation in athletics. Athletic
medicine at Runnels is provided by an NATA certified athletic
trainer (ATC), Marcella Babcock, under the direction of
James Runnels, M.D.
An NATA certified athletic trainer is a nationally certified
and medically licensed allied health professional. The role
of the athletic trainer in a secondary school is to medically
manage all aspects of athletic injury. This encompasses
but is not limited to the prevention of injuries, first
aid, emergency care and injury referral, conditioning, nutrition,
orthopedic assessment and rehabilitation, concussion baseline
and brain injury assessments, health screenings, equipment
and field safety, emergency action plans, asthma management
plans, and MRSA/skin infection prevention protocols.
While Mrs. Babcock’s primary role is in our high school
varsity sports program, she is available by appointment
(usually during the lunch period) for all of our upper school
students and staff. Please feel free to contact her with
any questions or concerns you have with respect to your
child’s athletic health care. While not all injuries
can be prevented, it is our goal to work with you and your
child’s physician to ensure your child’s safe
participation in our athletic and physical education programs.
Varsity Athletics
Since its inception in 1985, the athletic program at Runnels
High School has succeeded in accomplishing the task of having
both competitive excellence and educational emphasis. Team
and individual sports are offered as well as a year round
strength and conditioning program.
This year Runnels High School will compete in the following
sports:
Volleyball
Baseball and Softball
Boys and Girls Basketball
Boys and Girls Soccer
Boys and Girls Swimming
Boys and Girls Golf
Boys and Girls Bowling
Boys and Girls Tennis
Cross Country
Boys and Girls Powerlifting*
Cheerleading*
* Club sports
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