Athletic Parent Information

• 4th Grade: Cross Country, Wrestling, Track
• 5th & 6th Grade: Football, Volleyball, Basketball, Baseball, Softball

• Grade Point Average: Must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
• No "F" Grades: A single failing grade will result in immediate ineligibility.
• Grade Checks: Evaluation occurs every two weeks.

• Staff Collaboration: Varsity, B, and C rosters are created by the coaching staff as a whole.
• Criteria: Selection is based entirely on tryout performance and player safety.
• Finality: All coaching decisions regarding placements are final.

Varsity Level

• Focus: Highly competitive play targeting a quality win.
• Playing Time: No guaranteed playing time. Athletes must play/enter in at least ½ of the games.
• Post-Season: Includes one post-season game.

B & C Levels

• Focus: Skill development and equal participation.
• Playing Time: Required equal playing time in every game.
• Team Splits: Over-sized teams will be split into Blue, Gold, or White squads.

• Attendance: Unexcused absences result in loss of playing time. Communicate with coaches in advance.
• Game Minimum: Athletes must attend at least ½ of all practices to participate in a game.
• Gear: Athletes must be prepared and properly equipped to practice.

• P.E. Excuses: If a student is excused from P.E., they cannot participate in athletics that day.
• Medical Releases: A doctor's note sidelining an athlete requires a follow-up doctor's note to clear them for return.

• School-Day Away Games: All athletes must ride the district-provided bus to the event.
• Return Bus: A bus always returns to Dry Creek. Arrival time is between 4:15 PM – 4:30 PM.
• After-School/Weekends: Parents must provide transportation to and from these events.
• Sign-Out Policy: Parents can sign out their athlete directly after an away game.
• Alternate Pick-Up: Only adults listed on the pre-season release paperwork may pick up your child.

• Area Champions: Team plaque and photo posted in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR).
• Individual/Team Champions: Custom Black Shirts and recognition posted in the MPR.
• Team Awards: Exactly three individual awards will be presented per team.

• Respect: Show respect to all officials, coaches, and players at all times.
• No Sideline Coaching: Please support your child, but let the coaches instruct during games and practices.

1. The 24-Hour Rule: Wait 24 hours after an incident before contacting staff (except for immediate safety concerns).
2. Contact Coach: Message the head coach directly to schedule a discussion.
3. Athletic Director: Include the Athletic Director (Chester Stoeckle) as the next step if unresolved.