Athletics Newsletter - January 2012
We are in the middle of the winter sports season. Our basketball, swimming and wrestling teams are all doing well- all with win percentages above 80%. The boys hosted their first Holiday basketball tournament over the winter break. They won it by beating Pocono Mountain East in the final game. There will be much more to report on in the next newsletter as we draw closer to play-off time.
A number of individual accolades were noted last month. Additional awards that have since been presented include:
Pennsylvania Volleyball Coaches Association All State- Kelly Robertson, Taylor Krause, Lauren Seibert, Erin Hillman, Emily Gisolfi. Krause was also recognized for leading the sate in assists with 1,248.
LVIAC Fall Scholar Athlete- Parkland‘s award winner for 2011 was Emily Gisolfi in Girl’s Volleyball.
Many of our PHS athletes will be moving on into college careers. Those students who are receiving scholarship money directly tied to their athletic participation at the Division I or Division II college of their choice will be eligible to participate in one of two NCAA Letter of Intent Ceremonies. The events will take place at Parkland High School on Wednesday February 1, 2012 and Wednesday April 11, 2012. Parents of senior student-athletes who may meet the noted criteria should contact their child’s coach immediately to ensure that the appropriate notification have been made on behalf of the students.
New Testing Requirements and Spring Physicals- All Parkland High School athletes are now required to take Impact Tests prior to participation as part of the comprehensive concussion management system the District has in place. A new PA Bill –SB 200, Act 101 of 2011 was signed into Law on November 14th and will go into effect on July 1, 2012. This law requires additional training and information regarding head injuries- in particular, concussions. Parents will be updated as more information is available. Spring sports pre-participation Impact testing and spring sports physicals will be offered at Parkland High school on Saturday February 11th, 2012 from 8:00 am to noon. All physicals and Impact tests offered at the school are free. Athletes missing the free events will be required to complete both physicals and Impact testing at their own cost at a physician of their choice. All paperwork must be completed and turned-in to the PHS Athletic Office prior to the March 5th, 2012 start date for spring sports.
Any member of the public who is seeking information on Parkland athletics should utilize www.highschoolsports.net or log onto www.parklandsd.org, departments, Athletics. All schedules, participation forms and information are available on-line at those two sites. A new MyLocker link is provided on the Parkland Athletics site for individuals who would like to purchase customizable Parkland apparel.
GO TROJANS!
Athletics Newsletter December 2011
The fall athletic season is over for our PHS teams. Last month’s newsletter covered all the successes of fall seasons that had come to an end- with our athletes racking –up 6 LVIAC league Championships, 3 LVIAC Tournament Championships, 5 District XI Championships and one State Championship in Volleyball. Football had still been playing but eventually lost in the District XI semi-final game.
A number of team and individual accolades were noted last month. Additional awards that have since been presented include:
Field Hockey- Lauren Hibshman and Kelley Stump; All-State; Lauren Hibshman; NFHCA All Region, Kelley Stump: NFHCA Second Team All Region: Kathryn Dent, Lauren Gardner, Lauren Hibshman, Melissa Knouse and Kelley Stump; All-state Academic
Football- Final record 10 wins, 3 losses: Rob Dvoracek, LVIAC Defense MVP, All League Offense and Defense; Matt Laub All League Offense and Defense; Jarel Elder All League Special Teams
Girl’s Tennis- Paula Kaunitz; Morning Call Coach of the Year; Morning Call Team of the Year
Girl’s Volleyball- Mike Krause; Morning Call Coach of the Year; Morning Call Team of the Year
Many of our PHS athletes will be moving on into college careers. Those students who are receiving scholarship money directly tied to their athletic participation at the Division I or Division II college of their choice will be eligible to participate in one of two NCAA Letter of Intent Ceremonies. The events will take place at Parkland High School on Wednesday February 1, 2012 and Wednesday April 11, 2012. Parents of senior student-athletes who may meet the noted criteria should contact thier child’s coach immediately to ensure that the appropriate notification have been made on behalf of the students.
Parkland completed 325 Winter Physicals and Impact Tests in the month of October. All Parkland High School athletes are now required to take Impact Tests prior to participation as part of the comprehensive concussion management system the District has in place. A new PA Bill –SB 200, Act 101 of 2011 was signed into Law on November 14th and will go into effect on July 1, 2012. This law requires additional training and information regarding head injuries- in particular, concussions. Parents will be updated as more information is available. Spring sports pre-participation Impact testing and spring sports physicals will be offered at Parkland High school on Saturday February 11th, 2012 from 8:00 am to noon. All physicals and Impact tests offered at the school are free. Athletes missing the free events will be required to complete both physicals and Impact testing at their own cost at a physician of their choice. All paperwork must be completed and turned-in to the PHS Athletic Office prior to the March 5th, 2012 start date for spring sports.
Any member of the public who is seeking information on Parkland athletics should utilize www.highschoolsports.net or log onto www.parklandsd.org, departments, Athletics. All schedules, participation forms and information are available on-line at those two sites. A new MyLocker link is provided on the Parkland Athletics site for individuals who would like to purchase customizable Parkland apparel. Check it out before the Holidays!
GO TROJANS!
October Highlights
Fall Sports are well underway with all teams on the winning track. Teams have struggled to get games in between hurricane rain and winds and lightening delays. Nevertheless we are pushing on into the middle of the season when games grow in importance.
One of the most vital positions in our athletic department is that of Athletic Trainer. Last year’s trainer, Brynn Mahoney left for a position in the Salisbury School District. Replacing Ms. Mahoney is Robbin Shomper. Robbin comes to Parkland with extensive high school experience, most recently serving the Athletes of Bethlehem School District. Ms Shomper is a graduate of Penn State University where she successfully competed in the shot put and hammer throw. She has done an outstanding job in the first two months of her tenure with Parkland.
Winter athletic physicals are scheduled for Saturday October 22nd from 8:00 am to noon. The physicals are performed at Parkland high School in the Nurses office, free of charge. This is the only date for winter sports free physicals! Students who choose to get a physical at their own physician must pay all costs. All athletes are to use the PIAA Physical form available on-line at www.parklandsd.org or at the Parkland High School Athletic Office. Potential winter sports candidates must either get a full physical if they did not participate on a fall Parkland athletic team; or complete page 5 of the PIAA Physical form if they played in the fall and were not injured; or complete page 5and 6 if they played in the fall and were injured. Any Athletes who sustained injuries must be released by the physician who treated them for the last injury that precluded them from participation in the fall. All completed forms for any of the scenarios previously listed must be in the Athletic Office no later than Wednesday November 9th, 2011. All athletes must complete the appropriate physical forms to be considered for basketball, swimming and wrestling.
Go Trojans!
Parkland sports schedules are printed on the back of the school calendars provided to all students and employees. For more up-to-date schedule information and changes please go to www.highschoolsports.net.
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