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11th Annual Bowl-4-Animal Rescue
The Michigan Animal Adoption Network / Animal Care Network cordially invites you to our absolute favorite event all year, Bowl-4-Animal Rescue!
Join us on Saturday, August 13, 2016 at 7pm for bowling, music, food, auctions, raffles and tons of fun helping animals in need! Bowl-4-Animal Rescue takes place at Country Lanes in Farmington Hills. More info
2016 Spay / Neuter Challenge
Our spay / neuter challenge is going on NOW! Help us raise $5,000 to spay / neuter animals in Pontiac and Inkster!
You can make a memorial donation, an anonymous donation or just a fabulous general donation!
It costs us approximately $15,000 to maintain our sterilization program yearly. Please help us spay and neuter more animals so there are fewer unwanted litters! Thank you!
Exclusive Bowl-4-Animal Rescue merchandise!
Show your support for our biggest event of the year! 100% of the proceeds help the animals!
2-week sale! Shop here.
Delightful design featuring animal warriors / extraordinary bowlers / the founders of Bowl-4-Animal Rescue, Michelle Mullen and Aleta Sill, along with two darling fur babies!
Items for sale include:
T-shirts, long-sleeved shirts, baseball shirts, sweatshirts, bags, art, stickers and more!
Offer runs through July 9th.
Please Support…
Inaugural Fur Ball was a wonderful night!
Thank you so very much to everyone who attended the very first Fur Ball. What a night! The fundraising total will be coming soon after we get word of the wonderful company match donations from The BLS Group, a division of UBS Financial Services!
Thank you to Wow!
Thank you so much to WOW! Internet – Cable – Phone!
Thomas Barnes, a local WOW employee spearheaded a Pet Outreach program for MAAN another local rescue groups.
Look at how much food / supplies he and his co-workers collected for the animals! AMAZING. http://www.wowway.com/home
Doghouse / Bowl Promotion: A Huge Success ~ Thank You!
Thank you to our wonderful supporters who helped us collect 50 doghouses and 100 steel bowls for animals in need! Thank you also to Pet Supplies "Plus" in Bloomfield Hills for offering the houses and bowls at a very reasonable rate for animal lovers who wanted to help Pontiac and Inkster dogs!
Keep Your Pet Safe!
Rest In Peace, Pam
Our beloved Animal Care Network Manager Pam Porteous has unexpectedly passed away. To say we are devastated is an understatement.
Pam was a warrior and an angel for the animals, working 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. She was one in a million. Thousands of animals were saved thanks to her dedication to the Animal Care Network.
Your thoughts and prayers are appreciated at this difficult time.
"Why do they even have a dog?"
The Animal Care Network has been asking the same million-dollar question that everyone else wants answered… Guard dog? Burglar alarm? A possession? Status? All of the above? We do not know the answer and we probably never will, nor do we condone or understand.
The Animal Care Network is a volunteer-based program. As volunteers, our organization has no authority to confiscate or remove animals. We have to rely on our animal control agencies/officers and law enforcement to issue citations or tickets.
Our volunteers are out on the streets every single day, witnessing these sights on a regular basis. We are just as angered and upset by it as all of our supporters. We take our program very seriously and do not give up until a situation is remedied or improved, and we do not back down. We are persistent and will do recheck after recheck, which results in many times getting the animal surrendered.
It is not illegal for a dog to live outside on a chain, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Therefore, in many of the situations, we have to educate, spay and neuter, hand out literature and improve the environment and living conditions for the individual animals we visit, making it a practice to not forget about any animal. We also do not leave animals behind if the owner will surrender or if they are on the streets, abandoned or running stray.
We rescue every single dog and cat that we can, and we work closely with Oakland County Animal Control/Sheriff's Department if the conditions are beyond education and assistance. Any cruelty addresses that we encounter/post are ALWAYS reported to the authorities.
It is not in the makeup of Animal Care Network teams to just walk away and leave a bad situation. Some addresses we work on for years. We all lose sleep over these animals, dogs and cats alike!
We post these stories to let the public know what is going on out there, to provide everyone with the truth. This is real life for dogs and cats everywhere, not just our target areas.
Helping The Outdoor Dogs
The Animal Care Network teams run into all kinds of situations while checking on backyard dogs. Sadly it is not against the law to keep dogs chained up outside 24/7 so the volunteers do their best to educate, assist, rescue, remedy and often times call upon Oakland County Animal Control in situations that require their follow up.
Oakland County Animal Control has their work but out for them in our target area
and we work very closely with them on many addresses. As we have said in the past, better to work together than work against each other. This partnership can only benefit the dogs that we are trying to help and the owners that we are trying to educate!
Water is a huge problem, so many of these dogs are so thirsty they will drink three or four bowls of water while the team is there.
Tangled dogs are another problem. Volunteer stress to the owners to give these dogs time off the chain, whether it be going for a walk, letting them run around the yard if fenced or bringing them inside for a break from the monotony. Sadly this does not happen and often
times it is the team that finds the dogs so tangled they can barely move.
Tight, heavy collars and chains are also a problem and the teams try to offer other options for that as well.
Great work teams!
Spaying and Neutering is Important.
Every single cat and dog that gets spayed and neutered makes a difference toward achieving EVERYONE's goal of No More Homeless Pets.
Every single cat and dog that gets spayed and neutered makes a difference in the pet overpopulation program and the animal homelessness epidemic.
Every single cat and dog that gets spayed and neutered before adoption, before being re-homed, before being given away, before being sold MAKES A DIFFERENCE!!!
Call the Animal Care Network at 248.678.2756 for information on low-cost spaying / neutering.
Michigan Animal Adoption Network's Animal Care Network Program Featured Twice by Best Friends Animal Society.
Michigan Animal Adoption Network maximizes lifesaving.
No More Homeless Pets Network partner helps the homeless animals of Pontiac.
The Michigan Animal Adoption Network, our No More Homeless Pets Network partner in Pontiac, has been addressing the homeless pets issue in their community for over 15 years. Their approach is straightforward; they literally take to the streets to help people get their animals spayed or neutered and provide further services, such as their pet food assistance program. They go door to door to see what type of help each family may need.
"Pontiac has approximately 40 percent of the population living in poverty," says Pam Porteous, Animal Care Network manager for the Michigan Animal Adoption Network. "The animals suffer. Lots of people just need help." The group has rescued over 14,000 homeless pets and has provided over 7,000 spay and neuter surgeries for pets as well. They work with local groups All About Animals, a high-volume spay and neuter clinic, and the Michigan Animal Rescue League to help increase the area's save rate. As our Network partner, they have been eligible for grants to help increase their lifesaving reach, and have received three spay and neuter grants so far.
Fix at Four
Beyond using the grants to help spay and neuter more animals, the progressive animal organization has also utilized the marketing material from our Fix at Four campaign, which highlights the need for early spay or neuter of pets, and encourages the fixing of kittens and puppies at four months of age. By spreading the word about the lifesaving measure, the group has seen a sizable increase in younger animals being fixed, and they attribute the upturn to the promotion.
"The Fix at Four pamphlet is so easy to understand," says Pam. "It helps people who might be conflicted. There is a lot of misinformation out there about when you should have your pet fixed. One of the best things about early spay and neuter, besides stopping unwanted litters, is that it avoids behavior and health problems. That really resonates with people. We were getting 30 to 45 puppies and kittens to spay and neuter coming in monthly. Currently, we're getting between 50 and 60, so now it's considered normal to have your pets spayed at an early age."
Compassionate kids
Pam has been working the area to help the companion animals for 20 years, and she's seen one resident's children grow up. Sandra's kids were all raised with awareness about fixing their pets. So it wasn't a total surprise when, after the children found a litter of kittens, their first order of the day was to get them spayed or neutered. Pam was thrilled to facilitate their request, and equally unsurprised when after they were fixed, the family wanted to adopt a few of them and get the rest placed with other local family members.
"All my animals are spayed and neutered," says Sandra. "My children love animals, and they want to help get them fixed so they're not adding to the population. My kids are always trying to help out stray animals. It feels good to know my kids care and that there's something they can do to help."
Michelle Logan, No More Homeless Pets Network specialist, marvels at their hard work and dedication:
"Pam and her team do amazing work to maximize lifesaving by bringing awareness and services to low-income areas that do not have other options. They literally hit the street to educate pet guardians and facilitate the surgeries (even transporting the animals to and from the clinic if necessary). They are an exemplary No More Homeless Pets Network partner, and I am proud to assist them with the work they are doing."
Working together, we can make a difference and Save Them All.
Get involved
You can support the work of the Michigan Animal Adoption Network / Animal Care Network. Click here for ways you can help.
To find a No More Homeless Pets Network partner near you, click here.
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|Every day, more than 9,000 dogs and cats are killed in America's shelters simply because they don't have a safe place to call home.Together, we will end the killing. Together we will Save Them All. Learn more.
"Remember Me"
This is a poem written from the heart by Pam Porteous and also through ACN volunteers eyes. This is a very difficult, sad thing to witness. Unfortunately we are witness to it each day and it breaks our hearts!!! ACN does all that we can to rescue, educate, assist and make their lives better and more comfortable, if even for a moment. Even if our only option is to offer a humane and dignified euthanasia. Click the photo to see the poem in its full size.


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Situated by the ocean, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of California Surf Museum and Oceanside Pier. Oceanside Harbor and Camp Pendleton Marine Corps Base are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Texas veterans first to test cyber rehab system
Twenty-five Dallas-area veterans will be the first to try rehabilitation technology designed to transmit sensations of physical touch over the Internet.
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Orma C. Ray
Orma C. Ray, 91, of Amarillo died Oct. 2, 2015. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mark Bender of Dallas and Clay Brown officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
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Orma C. Ray
Orma C. Ray, 91, of Amarillo died Oct. 2, 2015. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Westminster Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Mark Bender of Dallas and Clay Brown officiating. Burial will be in Llano Cemetery.
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Sports on the air for Sunday, October 4, 2015
Television MLB L.A. Angels at Texas (FSWW, cable ch. 33) 2:05 p.m. NASCAR AAA 400 from Dover (NBC CSN cable, ch. 57) 1:30 p.m. NFL Houston at Atlanta (CBS, cable ch. 12) 12 p.m. NY Giants at Buffalo (FOX, cable ch. 13) 12 p.m.
By KALE STEED
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Horace "Denzil" Lacy
MANSFIELD - Horace "Denzil" Lacy, 75, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Tate Springs Baptist Church in Arlington. Burial will follow in Emerald Hills Memorial Park Cemetery in Kennedale.
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Blue Bell plans to restart Texas ice cream plant in months
Blue Bell plans to restart its main Texas ice cream-making plant in a few months as sales expand following listeria contamination and cleanup.
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Big Boo returns, Frightmare reworks for season
Two more haunts - including one that's rising from the grave - open in Amarillo this weekend.
By CHIP CHANDLER
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Lance Armstrong settles case with promotions company
With a payment and an apology, Lance Armstrong has settled a decade-long dispute with a promotions company that sought repayment of more than $10 million in bonuses it paid the former cyclist during a career that was later exposed to be fueled by performance-enhancing drugs.
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Astros beat Rangers, 4-2
HOUSTON - Dallas Keuchel improved to 15-0 at home this season, pitching the Houston Astros past Texas 4-2 Sunday and cutting the Rangers' lead in the AL West to 2 ½ games.
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Jordan Spieth wins Tour Championship
ATLANTA - At age 22, Jordan Spieth became the first $22 million man in golf Sunday. Spieth capped off a dream season when he poured in putts from all over East Lake and closed with a 1-under 69 for a four-shot victory in the Tour Championship.
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Buffs soccer splits in Dallas
The West Texas A&M men's soccer team held off Dallas Baptist with 1-0 game Saturday afternoon at Patriot Soccer Field. WT's Alex Villalon scored the lone goal on an assist from Ivan Ulloa in the 28th minute during the first half.
By KALE STEED
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Epilepsy Steakout to help send kids to camp
A hot-off-the-grill steak dinner and a night of games will help sick kids find some relief. The Great Epilepsy Steakout - set for 6:30 p.m.
By CHIP CHANDLER
Obituaries »
Barry Noel Baker
CHILDRESS - Barry Noel Baker, 72, of Childress died Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Childress Fair Park Rotary Bowl. Arrangements are by Johnson Funeral Home of Childress. Mr. Baker was born Nov.
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Emma Jeanne Crowder Butler
Our mother, Emma Jeanne Crowder Butler, was born August 7, 1923 to parents Jewell Odessa Airhart Crowder and Alec Belcher Crowder. She died September 21, 2015, at the age of 92, surrounded by her loving family.
Pro Sports »
Cowboys acquire QB Cassel from Bills
IRVING - Matt Cassel is headed to Dallas in a trade as the Cowboys try to bolster their depth at quarterback while Tony Romo is sidelined at least seven games because of a broken left collarbone.
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United Express flight in Lubbock was delayed by pilots' 'disagreement'
DALLAS (AP) — A weekend flight on United Express was delayed for five hours in Lubbock, Texas, after the pilots got into a "disagreement" and were unavailable to fly the plane, according to the airline.
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Romo injured
IRVING - Tony Romo won't be back for at least two months because of a broken left collarbone, and maybe closer to three with the way the schedule falls for the Dallas Cowboys.
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Bruce Wayne Miller
Bruce Wayne Miller, of Amarillo died Monday, Sept. 14, 2015. No services are scheduled at this time. Bruce enjoyed playing guitar for his family and friends. He was a Dallas Cowboy fan and enjoyed playing golf.
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Offensive explosion
Dramatic, nail-biting games are becoming a theme early in the season for West Texas A&M. And Saturday afternoon was no different.
By KALE STEED
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Roger Sapp
GUYMON, Okla. - Roger Sapp, 87, of Guymon died Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015. Celebration the life services will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Henson-Novak Funeral Chapel with Carol LaMar officiating. Inurnment will follow in Elmhurst Cemetery.
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Cargill to sell idled Plainview beef plant
Cargill to sell idled beef plant
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Panel reprimands Dallas judge in rape case of girl, 14
The Texas Commission on Judicial Conduct has publicly reprimanded a Dallas judge who questioned whether a 14-year-old girl who was raped was really a victim.
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Texas hits 5 homers in 14-3 win over Astros
ARLINGTON - Prince Fielder hit two of Texas' season-high five homers and drove in five runs as the Rangers extended their AL West lead with a 14-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
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Growing populations create demand for freestanding ERs
AUSTIN - Like Lubbock and a growing number of Texas cities, Amarillo now has a freestanding emergency room and three more in the works.
By ENRIQUE RANGEL
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Tascosa uses unusual tactic to win Amarillo Invitational
Well, that was quite the unique start to the Class 5A-6A boys Amarillo Invitational Cross Country Meet. Tascosa runners Wes McPhail and Briggs Wittlake didn't leave the starting line until 45 seconds after the gun sounded starting the race.
By LANCE LAHNERT
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Patsy "Pat" Lavern Pittman
Patsy "Pat" Lavern Pittman, 70, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015. No services are scheduled. Arrangements are by Angel Funeral Home, 2209 S. Arthur St. Pat was born April 7, 1945, in Wheeler County.
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Sports on the Air for Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015.
Television Horse Racing Horse Racing from Woodbine Racetrack FS1 3:30 p.m. MLB Toronto at N.Y. Yankees TBS noon Kansas City at Baltimore ESPN 7 p.m. Motorcycle Racing FIM MotoGP, The Misano Adriatico circuit FS1 6:30 p.m. NFL Seattle at St.
By ADAM ZIELINSKI
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Eight local players hailing from the Amarillo area or West Texas A&M will suit up on NFL 53-man rosters for Week 1. As of today, former West Texas A&M and Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dustin Vaughan remains unsigned.
By KALE STEED
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Lindy Tatum Lombard and Jonathan Scott Slagle were united in marriage on July 10, 2015, at the Cotton Mill in McKinney with Nicholas McWhirter of Dallas officiating. Parents of the bride are Joe and Babs Lombard of Canyon.
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Rick Perry first to exit 2016 Republican presidential race
Former Texas Gov. Rick Perry ended his second bid for the Republican presidential nomination on Friday, becoming the first major candidate of the 2016 campaign to give up on the White House.
By ENRIQUE RANGEL
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Seattle ace Hernandez silences Rangers' bats
SEATTLE - Once again, the Texas Rangers' performance amounted to a big zero. The Rangers did little against Felix Hernandez and were shut out for the second straight day in losing to the Seattle Mariners, 5-0, on Thursday.
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Cowboys' Hardy won't challenge 4-game ban
IRVING, - Suspended Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy won't challenge the NFL in federal court over his four-game ban for his role in a domestic violence case.
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Rangers Hamilton to have knee surgery
SEATTLE - Texas designated-hitter Josh Hamilton will have an arthroscopic procedure on his left knee today, and the Rangers hope he'll return before the end of the season. The club made the announcement before the game against Seattle on Thursday.
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Angela Lee "Candy" Burnley
PAMPA - Angela Lee "Candy" Burnley, 57, of Pampa died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2015. Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel. Arrangements are by Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors of Pampa. Mrs.
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Beilue: Video not helping in attracting officials
VIDEO | As high school football officials continue to deal with a decline in numbers, the Zapruder film of football games is not going to help.
By JON MARK BEILUE
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"J.C." John Charles Sticksel
"J.C." John Charles Sticksel of Amarillo died September 7, 2015. He was 76. Memorial services will be at 4:00 p.m., Thursday in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Scott Sticksel, his nephew, and Dr. Murray Gossett officiating.
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Man gets 4 months for flight disruption
A Fort Worth man was sentenced Tuesday to four months in federal prison for interfering with a flight crew after a January incident in which a flight attendant complained about his drunken conduct.
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Here is The Associated Press high school poll, with first-place votes in parentheses, records, points based on 10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1, and the team's ranking in last week's poll: Class 6A School Total Points Prv 1. Allen (20) (2-0) 236 1 2.
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Cowboys get former Aggies RB Michael from Seattle
IRVING - The Dallas Cowboys have acquired running back Christine Michael in a trade from Seattle. Michael was sent to the Cowboys on Sunday for a conditional 2016 draft pick.
Obituaries »
Sherry Sue Cauthen Samuels
PARIS - Sherry Sue Cauthen Samuels, 68, of Paris, formerly of Dumas, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2015. Memorial services will be at 4 p.m. Tuesday in Morrison Memorial Chapel with Billy Irons, pastor of Shoals Baptist Church in Hugo, Okla.
Pro Sports »
Cowboys cut former WT quarterback Vaughan
Former West Texas A&M quarterback Dustin Vaughan was the most notable of the Buffs alumni to be released by an NFL squad on Saturday.
By KALE STEED
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Davis leads Lady Buffs past Dallas Baptist
With several underclassmen on the court, the No. 22 West Texas A&M volleyball team turned to lone senior Lexi Davis to lead the way.
By TERRENCE HUNLEY
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Credit unions to fundraise Children's Miracle Network
Area credit unions will help raise money for Children's Miracle Network through mid-October. Amarillo Area Chapter of Credit Unions and individual credit unions will sell CMN balloon icons and stuffed animals, among other activities, through Oct. 15.
By CHIP CHANDLER
Obituaries »
Bryan McMahon
Bryan McMahon, 50, of Amarillo died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday in Boxwell Brothers Ivy Chapel. Arrangements are by Boxwell Brothers Funeral Directors, 2800 Paramount Blvd.
WT Sports »
No. 22 Lady Buffs open with tourney
The No. 22-ranked West Texas A&M volleyball team begins its season today by hosting the BritKare Lady Buff Classic at the WT Fieldhouse. The defending Lone Star Conference champions open with a pair of games, starting with Dallas Baptist at 1 p.m.
By KALE STEED
Golf »
Four tough days: Palmer battles through loss of dad to excel in tourney
Ryan Palmer had held his emotions in check over four days. The well-wishers at The Barclays golf tournament in Edison, N.J.
By LANCE LAHNERT
WT Sports »
WT soccer teams open on the road
West Texas A&M opens its soccer season today with the men and women each on the road. The WT Buffs, guided by 25-year coach Butch Lauffer, will be in San Antonio playing St. Mary's at 8 p.m. today.
By LANCE LAHNERT
Obituaries »
Carolyn Sue Hermesmeyer
PANHANDLE - Carolyn Sue Hermesmeyer, 71, of Panhandle died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, in Pampa. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in Saint Theresa's Catholic Church in Panhandle. Services will be at 9 a.m.
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VIDEO | Jason Baumgardner remembers well the first film book he ever read, "Rebel Without A Crew" by Robert Rodriguez. Rodriguez has gone on to be an accomplished filmmaker and collaborator of director Quentin Tarantino, but he started from nothing.
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Marvin Lee Shannon Jr.
Marvin Lee Shannon Jr., 3, of Amarillo died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2015, in Dallas. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in First Baptist Church in Wellington with the Rev. R.L. Hunnicutt, pastor of the Victory Temple Full Gospel Church, officiating.
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Ted Nugent Kicks Off 'Sonic Baptizm' Tour: Setlist + Exclusive Interview
Uncle Ted offers a backstage report after the first show of his 2016 summer tour.
Uncle Ted offers a backstage report after the first show of his 2016 summer tour.
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I've been asked several times when I will be launching my Senate calculator for the 2016 election.
The answer is there will be no Senate calculator for the 2016 election.
The calculator was driven by group preference tickets, the lists of preferences that every party lodged after the close of nominations. It was these tickets that allowed the calculator to distribute preferences with certainty and determine the winning candidates.
The new Senate voting system, passed by the parliament after a marathon Senate sitting in March, has abolished group preference tickets. Parties no longer lodge tickets and therefore have no control over the between-party preferences of ballot papers completed by voters above the line.
Parties can try to influence voters by distributing how to vote material, but it is no longer possible for any party or candidate to determine the between-party preferences of a ballot paper.
The only between-party preferences that will count under the new system are those filled in by voters themselves. It is therefore no longer possible to construct an automatically operating calculator based on defined preference flows.
There will be plenty of opportunity for people to speculate on results based on estimates of preference flows once we have results, but producing an interactive calculator is almost impossible.
Abolishing group preference tickets required the parliament to make a key choice between optional or full preferential voting.
If parties were no longer able to fill in full lists of preferences on behalf of voters, would voters be forced into numbering every square, or would voters be able to choose how many preferences they completed?
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The FIRM Master Instructor Kelly Branning demonstrates new ways to stretch the fronts, backs, insides and outsides of your legs and hips in this video. Ideally, deep stretching should be done after the cool-down at the end of your workout. These stretches can also be done after you've warmed up with low-intensity activity that involves your lower body (such as walking) for 6-8 minutes. So grab a mat, hold each stretch for 5 breaths or 30 seconds, and say, "Ahh!"
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Facebook launched its Marketplace in 2007, giving users the ability to sell household goods via the social network. Now, Marketplace has been given an overhaul, which has been developed by classifieds vendor Oodle.
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If you want to access Marketplace, search for it in the Application Directory.
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The new system creates an invisible 3D space in front of the smartphone users, and they can work with the holographic image as if it was present there on a real screen.
While Apple has been gradually amassing patents which are somehow related to 3D interfaces, a new patent has been granted to it which may have some big possibilities for gaming.
It deals with a projected image area where users would be able to manipulate interface coming out of the mobile device interface in some way. The new patent is something similar to Kinect of Microsoft, which utilises motion sensing for gaming and other applications has already tasted success in the market.
Patently Apple, which reported this, said that the new iPhone system may work by using something like a pico projector to first create an imaging space, and the user movements may be detected by using a scanning beam or a camera or even both of them.
In simple terms, the new system creates an invisible 3D space in front of the smartphone users, and they can work with the holographic image as if it was present there on a real screen. Apart from the obvious mobile gaming uses, it may also be used to create revolutionary new teaching systems for the children who perform exceedingly well with educational tools based on visual aids.
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The Upper School program provides opportunities for students to develop individual fitness and sports skills through a variety of activities including team and individual sports. Our program also offers a health class and some non-traditional fitness activities such as yoga. Dance is part of both the physical education and the arts curriculum. The core of our program is the sequential lifetime fitness classes that emphasize an appreciation and desire for physical training and fitness as a lifetime goal. These classes are supported by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and our new state of the art weight room and training center.
Graduation Requirement
In order to graduate, students must pass 11 of 12 seasons. Students in grade 9 – 11 must pass all three seasons of each year. Seniors must pass two of the three seasons, with an allowance for one season off. If a senior would like to take a season off, he or she must inform the department in advance of that season.
Team and PE Class Registration
Students sign up through the online Student Portal each spring for the upcoming school year. Students must sign up for a team or PE class for each season. Sign ups for PE classes have capped registration and spaces are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no cap for team registration – teams are determined by tryouts.
If a PE class is full, students may contact the Athletics Office to be added to the wait list. Students are added into classes as space becomes available. Students can ask to be waitlisted for multiple classes.
Students have until two weeks after the start of the season to withdraw from a team or switch PE classes without penalty. After that date, a student may not change his/her PE class and any player who quits a team will not receive credit for that season.
Please note that course offerings are subject to change based on staffing, faculty availability and student registration.
Grading will be based on attendance, attitude, improvement, and effort. Students in non-competitive activities will receive letter grades. Students on teams receive a pass/fail mark. Written comments will be provided to all students. Grades are included on a student's official transcript. Grade reports are posted to the student and parent portal after each season.
Interims concerning student performance are posted to the student and parent portals. An email is sent to the student, advisor, and parents/guardians when it is posted.
Students who fail a season lose the privilege of taking a season off during senior year. Instead, a student must use the third season to make-up the failing grade for credit. A senior who fails the spring season must make up 24 hours of physical education before receiving their diploma.
Students must participate in a minimum of 80 percent of all classes/practices to receive credit for a season. Daily attendance will be recorded by instructors and coaches.
Students must make up any excused absences (illness, pre-excused doctor's appointments) to fulfill the attendance requirement. In order to be an excused absence, the student must contact his or her teacher before class. Excused absences will not be granted retroactively. Students are not allowed to make up unexcused absences.
Students with a short-term injury should check in with his/her instructor or coach, and then report to the athletic trainer for treatment.
Any student athlete that has been seen by a physician must have a written release from the treating physician in order to resume practice. The physician's note must be provided to both the athletic trainer and the athletic director before a student will be allowed to return to practice.
Students with a long-term injury or illness can – subject to approval of the Athletic Director – receive credit for a season by:
Independent Study
Students interested in an independent study must demonstrate a high performance level in their requested field. In order to receive credit for an independent study, students must submit an application by the required deadline to the Independent Study Committee for its consideration. An application must be submitted for each season – deadlines are listed on the application form for each season. The applicant must agree to participate on the school's team in that sport as a prerequisite for applying.
Independent study forms can be downloaded from the athletics webpage under "Forms". Please refer to the form for more specifics about the application process.
Travel time together can be an important element in forming team cohesion and players are expected to travel to games together on the team bus. Parents may take their child directly home after games but must receive positive acknowledgement from the coach before departing so that those riding back to school on the team bus do not lose time searching for a teammate who has already departed. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Athletic Director.
Medical Forms
All students must have complete medical forms on file with the school prior to participation in any pre-season athletic practices or games.
Concussion Testing
The concussion testing policy is available on the Parent Portal under the Health Services link, "Impact Concussion Testing". Upper School athletes are tested every two years to ensure an accurate baseline profile.
Fitness Testing
Starting in the 2015/16 school year, all students perform a fitness test twice each school year. Pre- and post-test results will be provided to students.
Team Parents
All interscholastic programs are encouraged to have team parents to provide support with communications to parents and team functions. Interested parents may contact the head coach to volunteer.
Inclement Weather and Lightning Policy
Cancellations due to inclement weather are posted to the Sidwell Athletics webpage. Parents and students can subscribe to iCal feeds in order to receive notifications when games are cancelled.
In addition, League policy stipulates that all outdoor activities must be suspended immediately if thunder is heard or lightning is observed. Once activities have been suspended, teams must wait a minimum of thirty minutes following the last sound of thunder or observation of lightning before resuming an activity or returning outdoors. All participants and spectators must move indoor for safety during a delay.
Team Fundraising
In accordance with guidelines for fundraising listed in the Sidwell Friends School Community Handbook under the section, "Stewardship, Donations and Fundraising," team fundraising must be pre-approved by the Athletic Director and, if appropriate, the Administrative Council. Fundraising activities should be designed to enhance the community's experience, such as concession sales at home games. Funds raised should be for team activities such as travel to tournaments or camps and end of season celebrations, and not for team gear.
Special Orders
While the athletic department appreciates the desire of teams and athletes to celebrate achievements and promote team unity by purchasing specialized gear or jackets, the department must also ensure parity among teams and athletes and avoid burdening individuals and families with additional costs.
Any team that wants to purchase gear must first seek approval from both the team's coach and the Athletic Director. Once approved, all purchases must be made through the Fox Den and the cost of the item will be billed to each student's account prior to ordering.
Expectations of Athletes
It is expected that all team athletes will make a sincere commitment to the team. Teams can neither go up against strong competition nor meet the rigors of existing schedules without a commitment and understanding from all athletes of the expectations. Each athlete should commit him/herself to his/her teammates, the sport and Sidwell Friends. Additionally, athletes should:
Expectations of Spectators
The School encourages parents, students, and other members of the school community to support student athletes at competitions. It is expected that all who attend will:
Parents with concerns relating to a team or their child's athletic experience should make an appointment to speak with the coach privately and, if unresolved, contact the athletic director.
Use of Facilities
The Athletic Performance Center (APC) is open for all current students daily from 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Students must adhere to the department's athletic training and athletic performance center usage policies. These policies are in place to ensure the safety of all students and the proper maintenance of the facilities.
Please see Appendices A and B for detailed policies for athletic training and usage of the Athletic Performance Center.
Use of School Name in Competition
The School does not sponsor or allow athletes to engage in competition under the Sidwell Friends name except in the following circumstances:
The School's liability insurance will not assume coverage arising from competition other than in the circumstances described above. Accordingly, no sponsorship or recognition can be extended by the school to athletes in competition other than in the categories listed above.
College Recruitment of Student Athletes
The athletic department works collaboratively with the college counseling staff and plays an active role in supporting and promoting students who aspire to play in college. Coaches serve as the primary point of contact for college coaches and will assist any student with the recruiting process. This includes writing recommendations, communicating with schools, developing game tapes, and encouraging students to attend camps in the summer at colleges of interest. The athletic director has an open-door policy and will meet with any student and/or parents/guardians to discuss the recruitment process.
Additionally, each January, the Athletics and College Counseling departments jointly host a breakfast for parents focused on college recruitment of student athletes. The departments convene a panel of college coaches to discuss the recruitment process and field questions from the audience.
Criteria for Varsity Letters
Varsity letters are awarded at the discretion of a team's head coach based on the following criteria:
Amount of participation in interscholastic contests
Amount of participation in interscholastic contests
Seniors who have been a part of the program more than one year
Team manager
Seniors who have been a part of the program more than one year
Team manager
Overall contribution to the team
Overall contribution to the team
No athlete will be presented with the actual letter more than once. Varsity athletes will also receive the pin for their sport in the first year and a bar in successive years.
Team Awards
The Athletic Department recognizes outstanding athletic achievement at its annual, end-of-the-year awards ceremony. The athletes that have had exceptional experiences are eligible for the following awards:
The Sidwell Friends School Athletic Award is the highest honor presented to one member of each team. The winner is determined by the team's head coach and recognizes outstanding achievement, sportsmanship, and total contribution to the success of the team.
The Coach's Award recognizes an athlete of the coach's choosing, whether it be for most valuable, most improved, greatest effort, etc.
These awards are given for each Varsity and JV team and the boys freshman basketball team.
Individual Awards for Seniors
In addition to the team awards, individual awards are presented at the annual, end-of-the-year ceremony to recognize career achievements:
Career awards
are presented to seniors who have earned six or more varsity letters in their athletic careers at Sidwell.
The Unsung Hero Award is presented annually to a senior male and female athlete for contributions that might otherwise go unrecognized. The recipients of the award – by virtue of their presence, participation, dedication and enthusiasm – have significantly enriched the Sidwell Friends Athletic Program.
The Tyler Rusch Award is presented to a senior male and female athlete that have significantly enriched the Sidwell Friends Athletic Program through motivational leadership, steadfast participation, dedication to teamwork, enthusiasm and an all-out effort in athletic competition. This award is given in memory of former student Tyler Rusch '04.
The Wannan and Fine Awards are presented to a senior male and female athlete who, by consensus of the PE and Athletic Department, deserve recognition for their athletic talent, leadership, dedication, sportsmanship, broad participation and interest and involvement in all aspects of school life.
League Awards
In addition, both the MAC and ISL select all-league teams in every varsity sport. After each season, a list of recipients is posted to the Sidwell athletics webpage. Recipients also are honored at the spring awards evening with a league certificate.
Mid-Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAC)
Sidwell's boys teams participate in the MAC, which is composed of a group of schools in the Washington metropolitan area that maintain athletic relationships with one another and subscribe to the following philosophy and objectives:
"The members of this League have joined together to mutually support the highest standards of athletic competition and student interaction. We believe that the primary purpose of our institutions is to support the academic and personal growth of our students. Therefore, our League places the highest emphasis on sportsmanship, mutual respect and adherence to fair play. Each school is pledged to support the others in their efforts to sustain these goals. Each school also commits itself to an admissions process that does not give undue emphasis to athletic skills or provide athletic scholarships. Thus, athletic achievement is put in its proper role in the overall academic focus of the school and this League, as a whole, expects that each school will avoid any recruiting that would undermine these standards."
League Sportsmanship Expectations:
The MAC embraces a common core of values and cooperates in a collective attempt to achieve them: We emphasize the value of respect for self and for others. We realize that an athletic contest is only a game and we expect positive encouragement from all participants and spectators. MAC members are gracious in victory as well as defeat.
Member Schools: Flint Hill, Georgetown Day, Maret, Potomac, St. Andrew's, St. James, and Sidwell Friends
Independent School League (ISL)
Twelve metropolitan area independent schools announced on April 17, 1985, the formation of a new athletic league for competition in girls sports. The league was formed by Gary Blackman, former athletic director at Sidwell Friends School, with the aid of then-assistant athletic director Anne Renninger, who wrote the by-laws. The purpose of the League is to:
Provide female students at the member schools a quality athletic experience through structured league play;
Provide for recognition of individual and team accomplishments;
Promote sportsmanship, good will, and healthy rivalries among member schools and their athletes.
Provide female students at the member schools a quality athletic experience through structured league play;
Provide for recognition of individual and team accomplishments;
Promote sportsmanship, good will, and healthy rivalries among member schools and their athletes.
Competition takes places in ten sports: soccer, field hockey, volleyball, tennis, cross country, basketball, swimming, softball, lacrosse, and track and field.
League divisions.
The league is split into two sports divisions – "AA" and "A" – when there are thirteen or more teams competing. The prior year's results will determine in which division a school will be placed. For sports where fewer than twelve teams compete, there will be only one division.
. The ISL embraces a common core of values and cooperates in a collective attempt to achieve them. The value of respect for self and others is emphasized. Athletic contests are only games. The expectation is that only positive encouragement is asserted from all participants and spectators. ISL members are gracious in victory as well as defeat.
The ISL annually presents the James W. Lewis Trophy to the ISL overall champion and the Evelyn Fine (former Sidwell Friends Girls Athletic Director) and Virginia Peddle Trophy to the ISL school finishing second in overall competition. In 1996, the Blackman Sportsmanship Award was established in honor of Gary Blackman (former Sidwell Friends Athletic Director). This award is presented to the league school and its entire community in recognition of school sportsmanship. Member Schools: Bullis, Episcopal, Flint Hill, Georgetown Day, Georgetown Visitation, Holton Arms, Holy Child, Madeira, Maret, National Cathedral, Potomac, Sandy Spring, Sidwell Friends, Stone Ridge, St. Stephen's/St. Agnes, St. Andrew's
5/6 Physical Education
The fifth and sixth grade program provides an overview of our seventh and eighth grade interscholastic sports offerings, fitness assessments and a health unit. Each student participates in twelve different three-to-four week sport units. The classes of sixteen students are divided by grade level and are taught by full-time physical education faculty. Our program offers a variety of sports experiences with an emphasis on skill development, discipline, sportsmanship and a healthy respect for physical activity.
The fifth and sixth grade PE program meets daily from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm.
5/6 Curriculum by Season
Coed Fitness
Flag Football
Coed Fitness
Field Hockey
Girls Fitness
Boys Fitness
7/8 Physical Education
Interscholastic athletic competition begins in the 7th and 8th grades. The program focuses on skill development, game strategies, teamwork, discipline, commitment and sportsmanship. For each season (fall, winter, spring), the students may participate on one team or take a dance class that culminates in a performance. Overall, the physical education opportunities emphasize the improvement of physical fitness levels while improving specific sports skills in practice and game settings. To maximize team participation we have multiple levels for several sports, but some students end up in their second choice.
7/8 PE meets Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 2 – 3:15 pm and Tuesdays from
1 – 2 pm. There are no 7/8 PE classes or games on Fridays. When games are scheduled, students can expect to be in PE beyond the regular class hours. For example, for a 2:45 pm away game, students will typically be back to campus by 4:45 pm. Coaches will communicate if it will be longer than that. Students ride on school-provided transportation to games.
Parents may take their child directly home after games but must receive positive acknowledgement from the coach before departing so that those riding back to school on the team bus do not lose time searching for a teammate who has already departed.
7/8 Interscholastic Sports
Fall Season
Girls' Soccer (2 teams) Boys' Soccer (2 teams) Football (Lightweight & Heavyweight) Girls' Tennis Girls' Volleyball Girls' Field Hockey Boys' & Girls' Cross Country Movement Performance*
Winter Season
Girls' Basketball (3 teams)
Boys' Basketball (3 teams)
Boys' & Girls' Swimming
Indoor Track
Movement Performance*
Spring Season
Boys' Lacrosse (2 teams)
Girls' Lacrosse (2 teams)
Boys' Tennis
Boys' & Girls' Track and Field
Movement Performance*
Students may participate in two out of three seasons of Movement Performance per academic year.
Registration for 7/8 Sports
Rising 7
and 8
graders register for their PE selections at the end of May. All students have equal opportunity to sign up for their first choice PE team for each season. Although signups are open, tryouts will be held for teams with large enrollment numbers. To maximize team participation we have multiple levels for several sports. However, some students have to go to their second choice.
Uniforms and Equipment
Middle school uniforms are purchased through the Fox Den. 5/6 students wear a gray Sidwell t-shirt and maroon mesh shorts. 7/8 students wear maroon Sidwell jerseys and black shorts for practices and games.
When the weather gets cooler, students should plan to keep a sweatshirt and sweatpants in their gym locker, but these do not have to be Sidwell Friends School items.
In addition, the following items will be used by all 5/6 students over the course of the year in PE: Combination Lock Water Bottle Running Shoes Cleats Shin Guards and Socks Mouth Guard Bathing Suit (cap optional)
5/6 students are welcome to bring their own tennis rackets, lacrosse sticks, etc., but families do not need to purchase these – the athletic department has items to lend for the 5/6 sessions.
5/6 grade reports are similar to the Lower School grade reports, providing a checklist of skills and abilities and written comments for each session. 7/8 grade reports provide a narrative of each student's performance for that season. Grade reports are posted to the parent portal at the end of each season.
Locker Assignments
All middle school students are assigned a locker for the entire school year. Students must buy a lock for their locker and provide the combination to Megan Miller (girls) or Chan Cho (boys). The department maintains the list in case students forget their combination so locks do not need to be cut off. If a student changes his/her lock during the school year, please remember to provide the updated combination.
Fitness Testing
5/6 students currently receive fitness testing twice a year. Starting in the 2015-16 school year, 7/8 students will also perform a fitness test twice each school year. Biannual fitness testing continues through the twelfth grade. Pre- and post-test results will be provided to students.
Concussion Testing
The concussion testing policy is available on the Parent Portal under the Health Services link, "Impact Concussion Testing". Concussion testing begins in 7
grade and occurs every two years thereafter to ensure an accurate baseline profile.
Lost and Found
Lost and found items are stored beneath the upper level and two lower level staircases in the Athletic Center. Before winter and summer breaks, the any unclaimed lost and found items are donated to area charities. The department will set out remaining items and remind students to check the lost and found prior to donating items.
Middle School Awards
At the end of each season, there will be an awards assembly to recognize the efforts of all the middle school athletes and teams. The following awards will be presented to members of each team (recipients selected by the team's head coach):
The Sidwell Friends Athletic Award is the highest honor presented to one member of each team and recognizes outstanding achievement, sportsmanship, and total contribution to the success of the team.
These guidelines have been established to ensure the safety of student athletes in the training room. Generally, students will be seen on a first come, first served basis, but students may need to wait if emergencies arise.
Use of Facilities
Usage of the Athletic Performance Center (APC) is limited to:
All APC use must be directly supervised.
Responsible use and supervision is critical. Before anyone can use the machines and equipment in the APC, he/she must be trained by the school's certified strength and conditioning specialist.
Teams will be provided with assigned lift times. All others must consult with coaches in order to use the APC.
All coaches are responsible for assisting in the area of risk management related to usage of the facility.
Proper Attire
Proper attire is required to exercise at all times. This includes t-shirts, sneakers, shorts, and sweats. Cleats, sandals, flip-flops and bare feet are not allowed in the Athletic Performance Center.
Locker Rooms
All belongings must be stored in the locker room. No gym bags, book bags, notebooks, or other extraneous items are allowed in the APC.
Food and Drink Prohibited
Drinks in closed bottles are permitted and must be stored near the water fountain during work outs. No food, open drinks or supplements are allowed in the APC.
APC Safety
All athletes must put safety first and must work with a partner for spotting and lift-offs. Please consult Chan Cho for assistance with specific techniques or to modify lift techniques.
Standing on equipment is not permitted anywhere except for designated areas for spotting. This includes standing on any upholstery or leaning on bars, pulley cables, pads or other areas that are not meant for external stresses.
Proper Care and Storage of Equipment
All cardio equipment must be wiped down after use. Sanitary wipes are available next to each machine.
No weights may be left on the bars or floor and must be returned the rack after use. Weight stacks on the machines should not be dropped or banged around. They should be eased back to a resting position when in use.
8/20: Preseason football starts 8/24: All other preseason sports start 9/8: PE/Athletics Back-to-School Night in Meeting Room at 6:30 pm 9/9: Fall independent study applications due9/11: GAMETIME! Varsity Football vs. George Mason, 4:30 pm (Reception @ 4:00 pm in Zartman Garden) 9/14: Fall PE classes start9/18: GAMETIME! Girls Varsity Tennis vs. Madeira, 4:15 pm (Reception @ 3:45 pm at the Wisconsin Avenue Tennis Courts) 9/21: Last day to add/drop fall PE classes9/25: GAMETIME! Girls Varsity Soccer vs. Maret, 4:15 pm (Reception @ 3:45 pm in Zartman Garden) 9/26: GAMETIME! Girls & Boys Varsity Cross Country, 9:00 am, Kenilworth Park (DC) 9/29: GAMETIME! Boys Varsity Soccer vs. GDS, 4:00 pm (Reception @ 3:30 pm in Zartman Garden) 10/6: Girls Varsity Volleyball vs. Maret, 4:15 pm (Reception @ 3:45 pm in Athletic Center) 10/16: Upper School Pep Rally 10/17: Homecoming10/20: GAMETIME! Golf Championships; 7 am sendoff with coffee and donuts in Sidwell Parking Garage 10/27 – 10/29: ISL Tennis Tournament10/29: GAMETIME! Varsity Field Hockey vs. St. James, 4:30 pm (Reception @ 4:00 pm outside Wisconsin Avenue Tennis Courts) 10/31 – 11/8: All other MAC/ISL tournaments start. 11/6: Fall PE classes end 11/13: Fall Middle School Awards Ceremony, 2:50 pm, Meeting Room
11/9: MAC winter season begins 11/10: Winter independent study applications due 11/11: ISL winter season begins 11/16: Winter PE classes begin 12/3 – 12/5: Sidwell Girls and Boys Basketball Tournament 12/19: Sidwell Wrestling Tournament 1/6: College Coaches Breakfast Panel: "Recruitment of Student Athletes" – convened by the Athletic Department and College Counseling Office 1/21 – 1/22: ISL Swimming Championships 2/4: MAC Wrestling Championships 2/26: Winter PE classes end 2/26 – 2/28: ISL & MAC Basketball Tournaments (MAC hosted @ Sidwell) 3/3: Winter Middle School Awards Ceremony, 2 pm, Meeting Room
2/29: MAC and ISL spring season starts 3/7: Spring PE classes start 3/8: Spring independent study applications due 5/16: 2016-17 PE registration begins this week – specific dates and times will be emailed to students and parents in the spring 5/20: Spring PE classes end 5/26: Upper School Athletic Awards Ceremony, Kogod Arts Center, 6 pm 6/2: Spring Middle School Awards Ceremony, 2 pm, Meeting Room * Winter and Spring GAMETIME dates will be announced on the Sidwell Athletics webpage.
Please note dates are subject to change.
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How do I sign up for Upper School sports and PE classes?
Upper school students sign up for sports and PE through the online student portal. Rising ninth graders register first – a portion of the slots in classes are opened during their registration window. There is no cap on team registration – tryouts will determine final teams. However, PE classes are filled on a first come, first served basis and registration is capped. After rising ninth grade students sign up, registration is opened up for all other students. If a class is full, please contact the Athletics Office to be placed on the wait list.
What if I want to switch classes or teams?
Upper School students can, subject to availability, switch sports or classes during the first two weeks of class. Before dropping a sport, please speak directly to the coach about the switch. For PE classes, please come to the Athletics Office to find out if there is space available in the class to which you want to switch. After two weeks, class changes will only be granted in exceptional circumstances.
When does concussion testing occur?
Concussion testing starts in the seventh grade and continues every two years thereafter. It is administered by the athletic trainer at the beginning of each school year. The concussion policy is available on the Parent Portal under the Health Services link, "Impact Concussion Testing".
I have a free period during the day – can I stop by the APC and workout any time?
The Athletic Performance Center is open daily from 6 am to 6 pm for current students and students are welcome to come by during free periods. If you are interested in specific instruction, please arrange a time in advance to meet with the strength and conditioning coach.Please avoid planning workouts during middle school PE (11:30 – 12:30 daily; Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 2:00 – 3:15 pm and 1 – 2 pm Tuesdays) as there will not be any faculty to monitor the APC. For your safety, students are not permitted to work out without supervision.
What are the options if my child does not make his/her first choice athletic team after tryouts?
If a student is not placed on a team roster after tryouts, the student should consider playing on another sport that does not limit participation. We welcome students to work to improve their skills and try out the following season if they remain interested in a particular athletic team. In Upper School, most of our teams do not limit participation. However, a few sports, such as boys and girls soccer, boys and girls tennis, and golf, generally limit participation through tryouts. These teams are limited due to facilities limitations, popularity of some sports and playing time considerations. In Middle School, similar teams are popular. In the winter, there are three basketball teams for boys and girls, a track team, and an additional swimming team to provide more opportunities for participation.
What is the current school policy for use and rentals of the athletic facilities beyond regularly scheduled curricular programs?
The athletic facilities are provided for the use of current students, and school-sponsored activities are given priority. Per the School Handbook, rental agreements for facilities are arranged through Auxiliary Programs. More information about renting athletic spaces can be found on their web pages. Interested persons may also email the office directly at email@example.com or calling 202-537-8170. The school allows rental of gymnasiums and the turf fields only after normally scheduled school programs/events. Grass fields are not rented or available for use except for regular school programs. The turf fields may be used on a casual and spontaneous basis by members of the Sidwell Friends community if they are not already in use by a team or renters. Spontaneous and casual use is open to interpretation. The School assumes that a two students playing catch is spontaneous and casual. A group of 6 students playing together begins to look less spontaneous and casual, particularly if they arrive at the same time each week. A rec-team of players using SFS space because they want an extra practice does not meet the definition of spontaneous and casual. Using these fields for lessons with private coaches is not consistent with the desire to support spontaneous and casual use. Members of the Sidwell Friends community stopping by in this fashion must check in with the security office prior to using the field and students in Middle and Upper School should be prepared to show their school ID. Casual users are expected to follow the rules posted for use of these fields and should not seek to squeeze into an open area if a team is practicing or a rental group has paid for use of the entire space. The tennis courts may be used by members of the School community when they are not being used by school teams and when if they are not in use by members. Private lessons with outside instructors are not permitted. Please check in with campus security before taking the courtThe track may be used by members of the School community during the school year on weekdays before 10:30 a.m. and after 6:00 p.m. if no teams are using the track or the turf field inside the track. During the summer and pre-season in August campers and students use these facilities earlier in the morning and later in the evening. Members of the community should not run on the track when campers are present. Please check in with security before starting your run.
Can my student drive him/herself to an athletic competition?
Students must travel together on school-provided transportation. Students may be picked up by a parent at the conclusion of an event, after receiving positive acknowledgment of this from the coach. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by the Athletic Director.
I am excited to cheer on the Quakers at their next game. Can fans use drums, whistles, vuvuzelas, or other artificial noisemakers at games?
The MAC league bylaws prohibit the use of artificial noisemakers at games. While not prohibited in the ISL bylaws, for parity among teams we follow this rule for all games. However, loud cheering is always welcome!
Where can I look for lost and found items?
Lost and found items are stored beneath the upper level and two lower level staircases in the Athletic Center. Before winter and summer breaks, the lost and found is donated to area charities. The department will remind students to check lost and found prior to donations being made.
Where are grade reports posted?
Grade reports are posted to the parent and student portals at the end of each season. If you need assistance finding them in the portal, please contact the Athletics Office at 202-537-8190.
How can I find out if a game is cancelled due to inclement weather?
Check the Sidwell athletics page for any cancellations due to inclement weather, including rain and thunder and lightning.
When do students begin interscholastic competition?
Our program incorporates interscholastic competition beginning in the 7th grade, at which time each student has the opportunity to play on a team. Over the years we have seen that our young athletes build a broad range of athletic skills and discover new talents during 5th and 6th grades (some that they have never attempted before) by being exposed to twelve different sports over the course of the year. The 5/6 curriculum also enables us to have all students participate is swimming and have a comprehensive two-week fitness assessment.
How do I sign up to be a team parent?
Please speak to the coach about being a team parent. Coaches appreciate the support team parents provide in facilitating communication and assisting with other team activities.
Our team wants to order sweatshirts. What is the process for purchasing these?
Any team that wants to purchase gear must first seek approval from the team's coach and the Athletic Director. Once approved, all purchases must be made through the Fox Den and the cost of the item will be billed to each student's account prior to ordering.
I am interested in playing sports in college. What support does the athletic department offer students during the college admissions process?
The Athletic Director will meet with any student interested in playing college sports to assist him/her in navigating the process. Students are also encouraged to meet with their coaches who can provide recommendations, sports camp information, and talk with college coaches. The Athletic Department also collaborates with the College Counseling Office on convening annual breakfast panel of college coaches to provide parents with the on-the-ground perspective of college coaches and athlete recruitment.
How do I earn a varsity letter?
Any student athlete that makes a varsity team and completes all of the requirements as a member of the team set by the coach will receive a letter. A student receives only one letter, regardless of how many varsity sports he/she participates in during their career. Pins and bars are provided to indicate the number of teams and years of varsity-level participation. Coaches are responsible for distributing letters. Students should speak to their coaches directly if they have questions.
Can I get PE credit for being a team manager?
Yes. If you are interested in being a team manager, please speak directly with the coach of that team. Once the coach has confirmed the availability of a manger position, please stop by the Athletics Office so you can be registered for the season and receive credit. Like athletes, team managers receive pass/fail grades.
I am in middle school and I forgot my locker combination – is there someone who can give it to me?
Yes. At the beginning of the school year, the department collects the locker combinations for all middle school students. If you forget your combination, please see the coach on locker room duty that day for assistance. If you change your lock during the school year, please remember to update your locker combination with the Athletics Office.
My doctor told me I am cleared but I do not have a written note. How come I cannot participate in my practice today?
Any student athlete that has been seen by a physician must have a written release from the treating physician in order to resume practice. The physician's note must be provided to both the athletic trainer and the athletic director. The written note is important because provides the trainer and athletic director with any restrictions or accommodations that might be needed for the student to resume physical activity.
It stopped thunder storming, but the game is still delayed. When will play resume?
League policy stipulates that all outdoor activities must be suspended immediately if thunder is heard or lightning is observed. Once activities have been suspended, teams must wait a minimum of thirty minutes following the last sound of thunder or observation of lightning before resuming an activity or returning outdoors. All participants and spectators must move indoor for safety during a delay. The department appreciates everyone's cooperation with this policy.
How do I get an independent study?
There is a formal application process with set criteria and application deadlines. An application must be submitted for each season a student would like to do an independent study. Approval one season does not guarantee approval in the next. You can download the application from the Sidwell athletic webpage under "forms."
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Anne Renninger, Athletic Director
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