Absences Clarification

Your agreement to participate asks that you commit to 3 of 4 practices each week as a minimum. We would like you here every practice, but exceptions are for you to attend special family, medical, and personal events and to have an opportunity to attend other after school activities and still play on the team.

Your parent should let me know if you will be missing a practice regularly for some event.

You should let me know if you are going to be gone for a special occasion and I'd appreciate communication to me in advance or a note that excuses you from the missed practice afterward.

I would like your parents to know if your planning on missing a practice and for you to communicate and receive permission from them to do so.

If you were also absent from school, the note to school is enough to bring in for an excused absence. If you are only missing practice, not classes, you should stop by and let me know if you can, or give me a note before or afterward. I appreciate it when you stop by and let me know. That gives me a chance to communicate with you about important information on any given day.

Remember that missed practices may cause you to fall behind your peers, requires repeat explanations, and doesn't let you approach your growth potential the same as those who can commit to the sport.

Occasional absences due to illness are naturally permissible, but should be limited and not affect your ability to participate fully or affect the team detrimentally.

Remember, if you don't meet the 75% practice level the week before a game, then it's very possible that you won't be allowed to play in the match that follows. Exceptions to the guideline would be limited, due to special circumstances, and considering both the needs of the individual and the team as a whole.

Best Regards,

Mr. Hagstrom

Practice Update - Serves

Coach Dave from the USTA joined us today for quick start serves. It also snowed ever so briefly and our portable nets took little flights - so we moved into the gym for some rallying. Trying to keep these kids healthy. Please see that your child has some sweats on hand at school.

Thanks,

Mr. Hagstrom

Consent Forms Due Thursday

Please see that your child has turned in the expectations and consent sheet. There are spaces for both the student's and Parents signatures and these are due on Thursday, May 24th.

Thank you,

Mr. Hagstrom

Tennis Matches Schedule for Spring 2011

Date Day Team Scrimmages Locations

April 7^th Thursday Ball and Reed TVHS

Erwin and Clark LHS

April 9^th Saturday Coaches Clinic (11 – 1:00) TVHS

Players Boot Camp (1 - 3:00) TVHS

April 14th Thursday Reed and Clark TVHS

Erwin and Ball BHS

April 21^st Thursday Ball and Clark TVHS

April 22^nd Friday Erwin and Reed LHS

April 26^th Tuesday Erwin and Clark MVHS

Ball and Reed BHS

May 5^th Thursday Erwin and Ball MVHS

Reed and Clark TVHS

May 14^th Saturday Conference Tourney MVHS

Tennis Information, Expectations, & Consent Sheets

Bill Reed Middle School Tennis Team Information Sheet
Mr. Hagstrom, Head Coach bradley.hagstrom@ThompsonSchools.org
970-613-7264
Dear Students and Families,

We are pleased to be offering tennis at BRMS this spring. This new program is being set-up, and details finalized even as practice begins on Thursday, March 17, 2011. Following are the initial details of the program, however please keep in mind that they are subject to change as information and resources become available.

Required to participate in the program:

1. Students sign-up intent to play by Monday, March 21.
2. Students who already have participated in sport this school year will need only to sign-up, then by March 24, read and complete this Tennis Program Information & Requirements sheet, and the Walking Field Trip Permission Slip.
3. Students who have not participated on a sports team this school year will need to complete the school’s Packet for Athletic Participation.
4. Pay the $50 Athletic Fee (except for free lunch students) in a check payable to Bill Reed Middle School.
5. Current physicals (valid for this school year) are required before a student may practice or play.
6. Walking permission slips are required to play at the 13th Street Courts

Information on the Schedule: this is under re-construction since some middle schools are not able to form a team in such a short span of time, thus affecting the game schedule.
We are also looking into arranging more practice time on local courts.

1. Practices are Mon., Tues., Thur., and Fri. (not Wed.) from 3:00 – 4:30.
Pick-up students, & talks with coach, between 4:30 – 4:45 please.

Currently all practices are at Reed on the Plaza using two portable nets & the cafeteria wall. We are also aiming for a once week practice at nearby (jogging distance) 13th St. courts as well as four Friday late afternoon practices at local high schools.

2. Students must be able to commit to 3 practices weekly.

3. Games will be alternately at Loveland, Thompson, and Mountain View high schools, primarily on Thursdays.

4. Families will need to provide transportation to off-campus matches and practices, (except for when we jog to the nearby 13th St. courts), the Tennis Camp on Saturday, April 9 and the final Tournament on Saturday, May 14.

5. Practices begin March 17 and the game season is from April 7 – May 14. The first game is a scrimmage at Thompson Valley H.S., April 7.

Program Information, Student Agreement, & Parental Consent

1. The program aims to offer:
a. instruction for all levels of players
b. tennis racquets for students without their own
c. a positive and supportive instructional and playing environment

2. Student practices will include:
a. conditioning and agility exercises
b. instruction for all levels of players
c. game rules & strategy
d. rotation through specialized activity stations

3. Expectations of Tennis program include:
a. full participation in all aspects of training & practice
b. good sportsmanship
c. teamwork & following directions
d. meeting the school’s sports dress code
e. good attendance (75% Minimum) with communication on missed practices

4. The district matches are expected to be organized with:
a. the top three players from each school playing singles
b. all other players play doubles matches

5. The opportunity to play matches will depend on:
a. meeting practice and attendance requirements
b. meeting school academic requirements
c. good sportsmanship

In summary, we are excited to offer tennis at Bill Reed and we are looking forward to having your student become part of the team. The program has the goals of teaching your child tennis; improving skills; providing athletic conditioning (particularly agility, but also endurance); creating a challenging and fun tennis environment; and providing competitive matches – all while emphasizing great sportsmanship and support for all players.
Best Regards, -Mr. Hagstrom

Have all required paperwork signed & fees paid before school is out on March 24. Thank you

check one: check one:
___Student/ Family Copy ___have own racquet
___Coach / School Copy ___need a school racquet

I (student) __________________________ understand the information above and agree
to meet the requirements and expectations of the BRMS tennis team and the school’s rules.
_____________________________(student player signature) ________________(date)


I (parent or guardian of student) ___________________________, understand the Tennis Team’s Program Details, Requirements for participation & the expectations of my student. My child has permission to play. I will also strive to see that he/ she fully & positively participates on the team.
_____________________________(parent/guardian signature) ________________(date)