Ooltewah Middle School

Contact:	Gerald Williams	498-6910	Email: williams_gerald@hcde.org
	James Mahoney	498-6910	Email: mahoney_james@hcde.org

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Ooltewah Middle School Football

July 26^th – August 11^th (Monday – Thursday ONLY) 6pm - 9pm

Starting August 12^th 2:45pm – 5:00pm

1. All athletes must have a Sports Medical Form completed and turned in BEFORE the first practice. This includes a sports physical dated after April 15, 2021. (Attached)
2. First day of practice: TUESDAY, July 26^th FROM 6pm-9pm.
3. Equipment Needed for first practice: shorts, T-shirt, cleats (no baseball spikes), Master combination lock.
4. School Insurance Forms should be available at the first practice for those interested. You must have insurance to participate in athletics at OMS.
5. Eligibility Requirements:
   1. 8^th grade players may not turn 15 years of age on or before August 1, 2021.
   2. 7^th grade players may not turn 14 years of age on or before August 1, 2021.
   3. 6^th grade players may not turn 13 years of age on or before August 1, 2021.
6. Grades: All players must pass 5 out of 6 subjects for the final 9 weeks grading period ending on May 28, 2021. (English, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies.) Players must pass to the next highest grade.
   1. NOTE: ELIGIBILITY for football WILL NOT be based on yearly or semester grades. (Block classes count as 2 grades.)
   2. Students who have been promoted by administrative decision are INELIGIBLE to play.
7. NO PRACTICE = NO PLAY!! Coaches must authorize missing practice.

   Please note the practice schedule below:

   1. July 26^th – August 11^th (Monday – Thursday ONLY) 6pm - 9pm
   2. Starting August 12^th 2:45pm – 5:00pm
8. Players must know assignments before they play.
9. Financial obligations must be met in full prior to a player participating in their first game. Please see attached sheet.
10. Grades and school behavior is expected to be at its best. Athletes are expected to set a positive example for the rest of the student body. Violations will result in extra running after practice. Violations may also lead to game or permanent suspension.
11. Players are required to drink plenty of water. This is especially true when the weather is hot. Player safety is always of the utmost importance.
12. Parents are welcome to attend practices; however, please do not come onto the practice field. Please remember: COACHES RUN THE TEAM! Please allow us to challenge and develop the players! Please be positive about our athletic programs!