Athletic Handbook

GARDINER AREA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC HANDBOOK 2007-2008

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

A. Athletic Philosophy 1

B. Nondiscrimination Statement 1

C. Student Eligibility Requirements 1

1. Maine Principals’ Association Eligibility Rules 1
2. Academic Eligibility 2-3
3. Physical Examinations 3
4. Parent Permission Forms/Emergency Medical Forms 4

D. Attendance Requirements 4

1. Pre-Season 4
2. Practice/Game Attendance 4
3. School Attendance 4

E. Conduct Rules 4

1. Conduct Expectations 4
2. Disciplinary Sanctions 5
3. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco 5-6
4. Criminal Activity 6
5. Hazing 6
6. Sportsmanship 7
7. Personal Appearance 7
8. Coaches’ Rules 7

F. Awards and Honors 7

1. Captain Criteria 7
2. Eligibility for Athletic Awards and Varsity Letters 8
3. Varsity Letter Criteria 8

G. Miscellaneous 8

1. Game Cancellations and Make-Ups 8
2. Health Insurance 8
3. Injuries 9
4. Changing Sports 9
5. Quitting a Team 9
6. Outside Teams 9
7. Uniforms and Equipment 9
8. Locker Rooms 10
9. Transportation 10

H. Parent Information 10

1. Parents’ Night 10
2. Communication with Coaches 10-11
3. Spectator Conduct 11
4. Fundraising 11
5. Contact List 11
6. Travel Directory 11-17

A. ATHLETIC PHILOSOPHY

In accordance with Board Policy JT (Extracurricular Activities/Athletics), MSAD #11 believes that a dynamic program of student athletics is vital to the educational development of the student. The extracurricular program should provide a variety of experiences to enhance personal growth in a safe and healthy manner. It should also promote teamwork, good sportsmanship, and good citizenship. Athletic activities must conform to the philosophy of the school, the policies, rules and regulations of the Board of Directors, the Maine Principals' Association, and the mandates of the State of Maine.

Participation in extracurricular activities is a vital part of an educational experience. To participate in an activity is a privilege that carries responsibility and commitment. Because of this educational value, students should be encouraged to participate in these activities.

As role models for other students and being representatives of our schools in the community, student-athletes must meet additional responsibilities and expectations. This handbook contains our expectations and rules for participation in athletics.

B. NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT

MSAD #11 does not discriminate against employees or students because of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, ancestry or national origin, disability in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs and activities. To make an inquiry or file a complaint concerning this statement, contact: Diann Bailey, Adult Education Director/Affirmative Action Officer, 40 West Hill Road, Gardiner, ME 04345 (207) 582-3774

C. STUDENT ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

1. Maine Principals’ Association Eligibility Rules

The Maine Principals’ Association issues detailed Eligibility Rules for student participation in high school interscholastic athletics. Students and parents who are interested in reviewing the rules may visit the Interscholastic Division section of the Maine Principals’ Association website at www.mpa.org, or ask a coach or the Athletic Director at Gardiner Area High School.

2. Academic Eligibility

Gardiner Area High School has adopted a No Pass--No Play policy for interscholastic athletics. The main purpose for this policy is to facilitate a student's educational and personal growth. This policy is intended to be proactive in monitoring students’ academic performance and maintaining the lines of communication between the school, the coach, and the home. By taking a proactive stance, our hope is to identify those students who are having academic difficulty and provide them with ample time, opportunities, and services to improve their academic performance.

Initial Eligibility
a. All students must be passing all courses (minimum of 5) in the previous ranking period (quarter) in order to be initially eligible (academically) for an athletic season. *(Students failing one or more courses will be placed on academic warning status. (see b and c)
(This requirement begins with the start of the 2007-08 winter sports season).

In Season Eligibility
In order to participate, student athletes must maintain full time status (enrolled in five (5) courses and passing all courses) throughout the athletic season.

Fall: 4th quarter grades of previous year
Winter: 1st quarter grades of current year
Spring: 2nd quarter grades of current year

b. Once a student begins a sport, the No Pass-No Play rule goes into effect.

c. Student-Athletes will be placed in one of the following three categories during the season at each academic checkpoint.
a. Eligible: Currently passing all subjects.
b. Academic Warning: Currently failing one or more subjects for
the first time. Student is eligible for
competition.
c. Academic Probation: Currently failing one or more subjects for
the second consecutive checkpoint. Student
is ineligible for competition until the subjects
he/she is currently failing (two consecutive
checkpoints) are brought up to a passing level.

Academic Checkpoints

a. Grade reports are run in accordance with the following checkpoint schedule to determine if any students are academically deficient (failing courses).
b. A student-athlete who is placed on “academic warning” has until the next checkpoint to bring his/her grade(s) up to a passing level. Student-athletes
on “academic warning” may still participate in practices and games/contests.
c. If a student-athlete does not bring his/her grade(s) up to a passing level by the
next academic checkpoint, he/she is placed on “academic probation” (failing the
same course for two consecutive checkpoints) on the following Monday.
Student-athletes on “academic probation” may practice with the team and attend contests, but may not suit up or participate in contests. The student-athlete may return to full participation on the Monday following the next academic checkpoint when he/she is passing the classes that resulted in the student/athlete being placed on academic probation.
d. Student-athletes may not return to full participation until the full two-week
checkpoint period has passed.

Checkpoint Schedule

Fall Winter Spring
Sept. 13 Dec. 6 Apr.3
Sept. 27 Dec. 20 Apr. 17
Oct. 11 Jan 10 May 8
Oct. 25 Jan. 24 May 22
Nov. 8 Feb. 7 June 5
Feb. 28

Example of How Policy Works

Student-Athlete A begins the school year as an academically eligible student. After the first checkpoint it is determined that Student-Athlete A is not passing Course 1. Student-Athlete A is placed on “academic warning” the following Monday and has until the next academic checkpoint to bring up the grade in Course 1. At the next checkpoint, Student-Athlete A is still not passing Course 1. Student-Athlete A is now placed on “academic probation”, making him/her academically ineligible as of the following Monday. Student-Athlete A may practice and attend contests but may not suit up or participate in contests. At the next checkpoint, Student-Athlete A is passing Course 1 and is eligible to participate fully in athletics on the following Monday.

3. Physical Examinations
In keeping with the recommendations of the Maine Principals’ Association and Kennebec Pediatrics, student-athletes are required to have a physical examination prior to their first participation in interscholastic athletics in MSAD #11 and every other year thereafter. Students entering high school who have not previously participated in a school sponsored athletic activity, or who participated but did not have a physical examination during their 8th grade year, are required to have one prior to participating at the high school level. Exams done by the following types of health care providers are accepted: medical doctor, osteopathic doctor, nurse practitioner, or physician’s assistant. Student-athletes will not be allowed to participate in athletics until documentation of the required physical examinations is received by the school.
For example:
• Physical examination completed prior to participation during grade 8.
Next physical exam will be required prior to participation during grades 10 and 12.
• Physical exam completed prior to participation during grade 9.
Next physical exam will be required prior to participation during grade 11.
4. Parent Permission Forms/Emergency Medical Forms
Parents/guardians are required to sign a permission form and fill out an emergency medical card for their son or daughter to participate in athletics.

D. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Pre-Season
In general, student-athletes will not be allowed to participate in an athletic activity unless he/she has attended pre-season try-outs and practices. In rare circumstances (such as an illness in the family, family emergency, or personal medical issue/injury), exceptions to this policy will be considered. A written request by a parent/guardian must be submitted to the Athletic Director, who will consult with the coach and Principal in making his/her decision. Students who are granted an exception will be required to practice the equivalent amount of time they missed (number of practices) in pre-season prior to participating in a scheduled contest/event.

2. Practice/Game Attendance
The Athletic Department believes that regular attendance at practice and games is vital for student-athletes and teams to reach their potential. Family vacations and work conflicts are not considered valid reasons for missing practices and games. Parents are strongly encouraged to plan vacations so as not to conflict with their son's or daughter's participation on a team. It should be understood that absence from practice and games for an extended period of time is detrimental to both the student-athlete and team, and may result in loss of playing time. If a student-athlete misses more than three consecutive scheduled days of practices and/or games, he/she must attend and participate in an equal number of practices prior to participating in a scheduled contest/event. This is to ensure that the student-athlete is in proper physical condition and has had time to catch up on strategies and skills.

3. School Attendance
Student-athletes are expected to be present the entire school day in order to participate in practices and/or scheduled contests/events. If a student-athlete is tardy to school, absent or leaves school at any time during the day, he/she must have his/her excuse reviewed and approved by the Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, or Principal in order to participate in that day’s activity. Student-athletes who have been suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in practices or scheduled contests/events.

E. CONDUCT RULES

1. Conduct Expectations
As role models for other students and representatives of the school in the community, student-athletes are expected to conduct themselves in a positive manner so as not to discredit themselves, their team, their coach, or their school. Improper conduct, even if not specifically addressed in this handbook, Board policies, school rules, or coaches’ rules, may result in disciplinary action. All School Board policies and rules are in effect from the start of the fall pre-season activities through the school year for student athletes.

2. Disciplinary Sanctions

Discipline for student-athletes may include suspension and dismissal from the team. This discipline is in addition to any discipline imposed as a result of violation of underlying Board policies and/or school rules. Coaches may make a written recommendation for suspension or dismissal from a team to the Athletic Director. The recommendation must include a statement of the improper conduct. The Athletic Director will consult with the coach (and the Principal if appropriate) in making a decision and inform the student-athlete and his/her parents of the consequences.

Student-athletes who are suspended from a team may attend, but not participate in, practices and scheduled events. A coach may, at his/her discretion, plan and monitor alternative programs for student-athletes who are suspended from their team.

If a suspension is imposed near the end of the season and the full suspension has not been served prior to the last MPA-sanctioned event, the remaining days of the suspension will carry over to the next sport season in which the student participates, starting with the conclusion of tryouts (when applicable).

Appeal Process

A student-athlete who wishes to appeal an athletic suspension or dismissal from a team may do so in writing to the Principal within three (3) school days of his/her notification of the suspension/dismissal. The Principal will consult with the Athletic Director and coach and conduct whatever investigation he/she deems necessary. The Principal will render his/her decision to the student-athlete, coach, and Athletic Director within ten (10) school days of receiving the appeal or as soon thereafter as practicable. The Principal’s decision is final. A student-athlete will remains under suspension/dismissal during the appeal process.

3. Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco

Over the course of high school eligibility, the following athletic suspensions will be imposed for student-athletes who violate Board Policy JICH – Drug and Alcohol Use by Students and/or Board Policy ADC – Tobacco Use and Possession. These policies apply to student-athletes from the start of the fall pre-season through the end of the spring sports season or the end of the school year. The sanctions below are in addition to any discipline imposed for violation of the underlying Board policies. Student-athletes will be provided with a copy of the banned substances list from the Maine Department of Health and Human Services.

a. Consuming, Possessing or Being Under the Influence of a Prohibited Substance:

• First Offense: A suspension for six (6) weeks from the date of offense or during the next sports season in which the student participates.
• Second Offense: A suspension for a calendar year from the date of offense.
• Subsequent Offenses: A suspension for a calendar year from the date of offense.
b. Furnishing, Selling, Receiving, Buying or Manufacturing of Prohibited Substance:

• First Offense: A suspension for a calendar year from the date of offense.
• Second Offense: Loss of eligibility to participate in high school athletics.

c. “In the Presence of” Prohibited Conduct:

Student-athletes will be subject to the disciplinary consequences listed under (a) above if it is determined that they are present at a party or any location where drugs are being used or underage drinking is taking place and they do not leave when they become aware of such activities.

d. Counseling:

After his/her first offense (see section “a”), a student-athlete has the opportunity to seek counseling from one of the following: a school counselor, a school sponsored counseling program (ADCARE), or an independent counselor (with prior approval from the Athletic Director of Principal). A student-athlete who attends counseling may be able to earn the privilege of returning to the team after a minimum three-week suspension. In order for the student-athlete to be considered for early reinstatement, the counselor must submit a confidential report to the Athletic Director documenting that the student-athlete has attended/participated in counseling and complied with any recommended action plan. This option is not available to student-athletes who have committed more than one offense.

4. Criminal Activity

If a student-athlete is charged with a crime, he/she may be suspended from participation in athletics until the case is adjudicated. A student-athlete who is convicted of a crime may be suspended from participation in athletics for a period of time to be determined based upon the facts of the particular case.

5. Hazing

The Board has adopted a policy (Policy ACAD) prohibiting hazing. Hazing is defined in Maine law as “any action or situation, including harassing behavior, that recklessly or intentionally endangers the mental or physical health of any school personnel or a student.” This includes any hazing or initiation rites involving athletic teams. Hazing and initiation rites are absolutely prohibited by MSAD #11 and such activities will result in suspension or dismissal from the athletic team as well as any discipline imposed for violation of the underlying Board policy.

6. Sportsmanship

Student-athletes are expected to exhibit good sportsmanship at all times. This includes, but is not limited to treating coaches, opponents, officials, teammates and spectators with respect.

The expectation for the student-athlete is to:

? Accept and understand the seriousness of the responsibility and privilege of representing Gardiner Area High School and the larger Gardiner community.
? Treat opponents as you want to be treated - with respect.
? Respect the role and the calls of the officials.
? Play hard.
? Cheer one another on.
? Refrain from using foul language or trash talk.
? Abide by any and all rules and regulations associated with the athletic activity.

7. Personal Appearance

Student-athletes represent both Gardiner Area High School and the greater Gardiner community. Therefore, student-athletes are expected to present a neat appearance at all times, comply with the Board’s policy on Student Dress (Policy JICA) as well as any applicable rules established by the Maine Principals’ Association.

8. Coaches’ Rules

Individual coaches are permitted to make team rules to supplement this handbook concerning issues such as attendance, dress code, training and conduct. These team rules must be consistent with Board policies, school rules, this handbook and Maine Principals’ Association rules. Coaches’ rules must be approved by the following dates by the Athletic Director and the Principal: Fall Sports – August 1; Winter Sports – November 1; Spring Sports – March 1, be written and handed out to student athletes prior to the beginning of the sports season, signed by the student and his/her parent/guardian, and returned to the coach prior to the first day of practice.

F. AWARDS AND HONORS

1. Captain Criteria

The criteria for earning Captain’s status will be established by individual coaches. The criteria will be submitted to the Athletic Director for approval on an annual basis with any additional “Coaches’ Rules”.

2. Eligibility for Athletic Awards and Varsity Letters

A student-athlete must be “in good standing" in order to attend the awards ceremony and receive any awards (including league/conference, state, regional and national awards). A student-athlete who is under suspension or who has been dismissed from the team at the time of the awards ceremony is not considered in "good standing.” In cases where a student-athlete has served a suspension during the course of the season but has returned to the team, the coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the student-athlete may receive any awards.

3. Varsity Letter Criteria

At the beginning of the sports season, the head coach of each sport will establish and explain the criteria for earning a varsity letter as part of the Parent Night meeting. The coach’s criteria for earning any applicable awards, including a varsity letter must be submitted to and approved by the Athletic Director with the Coaches’ Rules each season.

G. MISCELLANEOUS

1. Game Cancellations and Make-Ups

When school is cancelled or dismissed early due to weather or other reasons, all games and practices are normally cancelled. If the Athletic Director grants an exception to this cancellation policy, affected teams will be informed.

Gardiner Area High School belongs to the Kennebec Valley Athletic Association, which has a practice of waiting until at least noon before games are cancelled. The traveling school has the right to cancel or postpone an event. Student-athletes will be informed of game cancellations by the end of the school day. Local radio stations (92 Moose, WABK, and WFAU) will be notified of cancellations. Whenever possible, game cancellations will also be posted on our website and telephone message service (cancellations option 8). Parents are encouraged to listen to these stations rather than calling the school so that telephone lines are free for calls to be made to other schools, game officials and transportation officials. Coaches are also encouraged to establish phone trees at the beginning of the season to notify student-athletes and parents of weekend cancellations or other athletic news.

Student-athletes will be informed about make-up games as soon as possible.

2. Health Insurance

The student-athlete's family health insurance is the primary insurer. MSAD #11 does provide secondary health insurance for all students. Although the protection under the school plan is liberal, there are specific policy limitations that should be carefully noted.

3. Injuries

If a student-athlete sustains an injury as part of their participation in a school sponsored athletic activity that requires medical attention, he/she is required to report the injury to the coach immediately. If any injury sustained by a student-athlete causes him/her to miss practices or scheduled events, he/she will be required to provide written medical clearance to the coach in order to return to the athletic activity.

4. Changing Sports

A student-athlete who is cut from one team may be eligible for participation in another sport upon the approval of the coaches involved and the Athletic Director. No athlete may participate in two (2) school-sponsored sports during the same sports season.

5. Quitting a Team

Student-athletes may end their team participation prior to the selection of the team without penalty. If a student-athlete quits during the season, he/she will not be allowed to participate in that sport or any other sport during the rest of that season. If a student-athlete wishes to quit a team, he/she is required to have an exit interview with the coach and Athletic Director or he/she will not be allowed to participate in that sport the following season as well.

6. Outside Teams

The Maine Principals’ Association eligibility rules state that “a student-athlete must not participate on a non-school sponsored team during their regular sport season unless they have prior permission from the Principal.” If the Principal does approve a student-athlete participating on a non-school sponsored team/activity, the school-sponsored team/activity will take precedence over the non-school sponsored team/activity. The student-athlete must attend all scheduled school practices and scheduled contests/events.

7. Uniforms and Equipment

Student-athletes are responsible for all uniforms and athletic equipment issued to them. If uniforms and/or equipment are lost, damaged beyond reasonable wear or tear, or are not returned at the end of the season, the student-athlete is responsible for the replacement cost of the item(s). Student-athletes who have not returned or paid for uniforms and equipment will not be allowed to receive athletic awards or participate in any other sport until the issue is resolved to the satisfaction of the Athletic Director.

8. Locker Rooms

Student-athletes are only allowed to change their clothes for athletics in locker rooms and bathrooms. Student-athletes are expected to keep these areas clean and free from vandalism at all times. The school does not take responsibility for personal property and student-athletes are encouraged to secure their valuables in lockers.

Student-athletes are reminded that visiting teams use our locker rooms during home contests. Student-athletes are expected to be respectful toward visiting team members and their property at all times.

When visiting other schools, student-athletes are expected to clean up any trash and leave the premises in the same or better condition than when the team arrived.

9. Transportation

If a bus is provided, student-athletes must travel to and from contests by bus. Exceptions are to be pre-approved by the Athletic Director or another administrator when the Athletic Director is not available.

Student-athletes are expected to keep buses clean and to remove all trash, equipment and personal property from the bus upon return to the school.

H. PARENT INFORMATION

1. Parents’ Night

A parents’ night will be held prior to each sports season.

2. Communication with Coaches

In order to provide student-athletes with a successful experience at MSAD #11, we believe that the effort needs to be a cooperative one. This cooperative spirit includes parents, student-athletes and coaches all working in a common direction for a common purpose. A key element of building a successful program is communication. Therefore, when concerns arise please follow this chain of communication:

1. Speak to the coach first.
2. If the issue cannot be resolved with the coach, speak to the Athletic Director.
3. If the issue cannot be resolved with the Athletic Director, speak with the Principal or Assistant Principal (if the Principal is not available and the matter is urgent).
4. If the issue still cannot be resolved, speak with the Superintendent of Schools (see also Board Policy KEB – Public Concerns/Complaints About Personnel).
5. If the issue still cannot be resolved, the person making the complaint may request the matter be placed on the agenda of the next regular MSAD #11 school board meeting.
Parents are strongly encouraged to direct any specific concerns to the coach. Any questions about coaching philosophy, playing time or coaching expectations should be discussed in a private meeting with the coach. Parents are asked not to discuss their concerns with coaches directly before, during or immediately following a contest. Parents should also be aware that coaches cannot discuss issues concerning players other than their own children.

3. Spectator Conduct

The expectation for the spectator is to:

? Cheer for exceptional performances by both sides.
? Not degrade any student-athlete, coach or official
? Show positive enthusiasm for the contest.
? Remember that school athletics are a learning experiences and a part of the educational process for student-athletes.
? Take into account that a purchased ticket is a privilege to observe a contest, not a license to verbally abuse others.
? Show respect for opposing players, coaches, other spectators and officials.
? Follow all Board policies and school rules at games.

Spectators who do not observe these rules may be asked to leave school property and may be prevented from attending future athletic events.

4. Fundraising

All fundraising activities (including booster organizations) for athletic teams must be approved in advance by the Principal and the Athletic Director

5. Contact List

Karen Perry, Athletic Director kperry@msad11.org
Jackie Pare, Assistant Principal jpare@msad11.org
Chad Kempton, Principal ckempton@msad11.org

6. Travel Directory

Bangor High School: 941-6200
Sport(s): Basketball, Cross-Country, Field Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Tennis
Site: Bangor High School

Directions: Take exit 185 (Broadway Exit) off I-95. At the light take a right. Go through 4 sets of lights (Rite-Aid will be on your right at the 4th set of lights). You will go over a hill and WZON radio station will be on your right (you will see the high school behind the radio station). Take your next right onto Hobart Street. The soccer field will be on your left (behind and to the left of the softball field); Field Hockey is on the right; tennis courts are behind the softball field; cross-country course is beyond the tennis courts and the gym is on the left hand side of the school building.
Sport(s): Football, Track & Field
Site: Cameron Stadium
Directions: Take Hogan Road exit 187 off I-95. Bear right. At the 2nd set of lights, turn right onto Mt. Hope Ave. Go about 1 mile, then turn left onto Howard Street. At the stop sign, turn right onto Garland Street. Cohen Middle School will be on the right and the field and the track is located directly behind the school.
Sport(s): Baseball, Ice Hockey
Site: Mansfield Complex, Sawyer Arena
Directions: Take exit 183 (Airport/Hammond St) off I-95. Take a right off the exit. Go about .5 miles and take a left onto Fourteenth Street. (you will go over the interstate overpass first). Mansfield Complex and Sawyer Arena will be on your right approximately .3 miles down Thirteenth Street.
Sport(s): Swimming & Diving
Site: Husson College
Belfast High School: 338-1790
Rt. 1 North to Belfast. Once in Belfast go through one light and get in middle lane, stay on Rt. 1 North. After going across the overpass, get in right lane and exit right onto Rt. 137. Turn right and school is on the right. (95 north to Augusta and Rt. 3 east can also be used as a route).

Brewer: 989-4140
Sport(s): Basketball
Site: Brewer High School
Directions: Take I-95 to exit 182A onto 395. Take exit 5 on 395 (Parkway South exit) and turn right. The front entrance to Brewer High School is .1 miles on the left.
Sport(s): Baseball, Field Hockey, Softball, Practice Football Field, Tennis Courts
Site: Heddering & Coffin Fields
Directions: Take I-95 to exit 182A onto 395. Take exit 5 on 395 (Parkway South exit) and turn right. The front entrance to Brewer High School is .1 miles on the left. Fields are behind the High School
Sport(s): Football
Site: Doyle Field
Directions: Located between State Street and Wilson Street. After passing in front of High School, go to the lights and go left to the next set of lights (Wilson Street) Turn onto Wilson Street and go .5 miles and the parking lot is on the right at the Brewer Auditorium.
Sport(s): Soccer, Track
Site: Pendleton Street Complex
Directions: Located off Parkway South. After taking exit 36 on 395, take left and follow Parkway South for about .8 miles. The complex is on the left.
Sport(s): JV Soccer
Site: Capri Street Complex
Directions: After passing in front of the high school, go to the lights and go left to State Street (bear right at the traffic island). At the light across from the football field, take a right onto Eastern Avenue. Follow this road until you come to Parkway North (second left). Follow Parkway North for .1 miles and turn right and then a quick left onto Capri Street. The field is behind the school
Sport(s): Golf
Site: Pine Hill Golf Course
Directions: The golf course is located on Mill Street. After exiting 395 (exit 36) onto Parkway South, take left and follow the road to the end. Take a right onto Elm Street (not Brewer Street) and at the bottom of the hill take a sharp left. The course is located about .5 miles on the left.

Sport(s): Ice Hockey
Site: TJ Ryan Center
Directions: The ice arena is on the Acme Road, off Wilson Street. After passing in front of the high school, go to the lights and take a left and follow Acme Road to the end. The arena is on the left.
Sport(s): Swimming
Site: Bangor YMCA
Directions: The YMCA is located on Second Street in Bangor (off Union Street). If you are coming from the high school, go past the school to the lights. Take a left and then bear left at the traffic island and follow this road (Wilson Street) to the Chamberlain Bridge. Go across the bridge through one set of lights. Second Street is the first left at the top of the hill. The YMCA is on the right.
Sport(s): Cross-Country, Indoor Track
Site: UMO
http://www.umaine.edu/
Brunswick: 798-5504
95 South to exit 24 (Topsham exit). Turn right at ramp on Rt. 196. At the fourth light turn left onto Rt. 201. Follow rt. 201 into Brunswick onto Main Street. Follow Main St. until it forks right onto Maquoit, Rd. Follow Maquoit Rd. for 1/2 mile. The school is on the right.

Camden Hills: 236-7800
Take Rt. 1 North to Camden. Turn left onto Rt. 105 just past the Camden Town Office. Travel down hill to stop sign then up hill past MBNA. The second street on the left is Knowlton St. and the school is on it.

Cony: 626-2460
Sport(s): Basketball, Softball
Site: Cony High School
Directions: Follow ME-9/Water St North. Enter rotary and take 1st exit onto CONY ST/ ME-105. End at Cony High School, 120 Cony St. Augusta, ME 04330
Sport(s): Football, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Track & Field
Site: Alumni Field & Capital Area Tech Center
Directions: Follow same directions to the high school and continue past the school and up the hill. About a mile on the left is Pierce Drive. Turn left onto Pierce Drive. Alumni Field is on the right-hand side of Pierce Drive.
Sport(s): Tennis
Site: Buker Middle School
Directions: Take I-95 to Augusta, get off Western Avenue head to down town. Take a right just before Burger King (across from Armory). Take next right after Buker School and tennis courts behind school.
Edward Little High School : 782-1771
77 Harris St., Auburn, ME 04210

Sport(s): Ice Hockey
Site: Ingersoll Arena (Formally Pettingill Arena)
Directions: Turn left from turnpike exit 75 (Auburn). Drive about 4.5 miles to fourth set of traffic lights and turn left onto Hampshire Street. Go about 1/4 miles and merge right onto Gamage Avenue. Take second right onto Wilson Street; after road turns left take first fight to Pettengill Park.
Sport(s): Football
Site: Walton School Fields
Directions: Turn left from turnpike exit 75 (Auburn). Dirve about 4 miles to first set of traffic lights and bear right onto High Street. Take first right onto Academy Street and go to end. Turn right onto Main Street and continue straight through two sets of traffic lights and a flashing red light. Turn left onto Seventh Street (just beyond church). Go almost to end: Walton School and fields are on left.
Sports(s): Soccer
Site: Edward Little High School
Directions: Take I-95 SOUTH - Continue on I-495 SOUTH - go 22.2 miles. Take the ALFRED A PLOURDE PKY exit towards LEWISTON, exit #13 - go 0.3 miles. Continue on ALFRED A PLOURDE PKY - go 0.3 miles. Bear [Right] towards ME-196 NORTH - go 0.1 miles. Continue on LISBON ST - go 2.5 miles. Turn [Left] on MAIN ST - go 0.3 miles. MAIN ST becomes COURT ST - go 0.8 miles. Turn [Left] on HARRIS ST - go 0.2 miles

Erskine Academy: 445-2692
Follow Rt. 17 to Windsor and take a left onto Rt. 32. Erskine Academy is 8 miles down the road on the left.

Hampden Academy: Tel: (207)-862-3985
1 Main Road N., Hampden, ME 04444

Sport(s): Soccer
Site: Hampden Academy Soccer Field
Directions: I-95 north to Exit 180 Coldbrook Road Exit. Take right off exit. Travel about 1 ½ miles and come to set of lights. It's easier to go straight thru to Route 1A, you can't go any further. Proceed straight thru intersection. Go past a stone
house. At stop sign take a right and pass over a stream and up a big hill. You arecoming to center of town. Go straight thru lights and proceed to Weatherbee School which is on your right. Pull into roadway and bear right to McGraw School. The soccer field is behind McGraw School.
To get to Hampden Academy, the school is on your left just past Weatherbee School.
Lawrence (Fairfield): 453-4200
Take I-295 North (Portions toll). I-295 North becomes I-95 North. Approximately 29.2 miles merge onto ME-139 / Western Ave. via EXIT 132 toward Fairfield / Benton approx. 0.7 miles. Turn RIGHT onto School St. approx. 0.1 miles. Lawrence Senior High is located at 9 School St, Fairfield, ME 04937, US

Leavitt (Turner) 225-3533
Take US-202 W / ME-100 W / ME-11 S via EXIT 109 toward WINTHROP. Turn SLIGHT RIGHT onto MAIN ST. 0.8 miles . Turn RIGHT onto UNION ST. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto SUMMER ST. Turn RIGHT onto ME-133 W / ME-41 N. Turn SLIGHT LEFT onto ME-133 W. Turn LEFT onto ME-219 / LEEDS RD. Continue to follow ME-219. Turn LEFT onto N PARISH RD / ME-117. Turn RIGHT onto TURNER CENTER RD / ME-117. Turn LEFT onto LOWER ST. Turn LEFT onto MATTHEWS WAY. Leavitt Area High School is located at 21 Matthews Way, Turner, ME 04282, US

Lewiston High School: Tel: (207)-795-4190 Ext. 211 156 East Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240

Sport(s): Football, Soccer, Baseball
Site: High School
Directions: Take turnpike - Get off Exit 80. Head for Lisbon Street. Watch for red School (Martell School). Take a right onto East Avenue. At next set of Lights - go thru. Next left after lights is driveway into Lewiston High School
Sport(s): Ice Hockey
Site: Central Maine Civic Center
Directions: Take turnpike - Get off Exit 80. Go straight until you come to first set of lights - you'll see Ramada Inn directly across from you. Take a left at light and go straight - go through blinking light and keep going straight until you come to the next set of lights. Shopping center on left with Ames store. Keep going straight down big hill until you come to a Stop sign. Take a right and go about four to five hundred yards and Civic Center on your left.
Lincoln Academy (Newcastle): 563-3596
Rt. 1 north to Newcastle-Damariscotta exit on right to Business Route 1. At first intersection go straight and take a left at the blinking yellow light. Follow the road for 1/2 . The school is on the right.

Maranacook (Readfield): 685-4923
Travel West 202 and after the lights take a left onto Rt. 17 West. Travel 7 miles and the school is set off from the road on the right.

Medomak Valley (Waldoboro): 832-5389
Rt. 1 North. 14 miles past Newcastle to Waldoboro take a left onto Manktown Rd (which is 4 miles from the junction of Rt. 32 and Rt. 1). The school is 1/4 of a mile on the left.

Messalonskee (Oakland): 465-7381
95 North to exit 127. Turn left and head west. At the bottom of the long hill, 5-way intersection, go straight, cross the Railroad tracks and the Junior High is on the right. At the next intersection, Oak St., take a right. The school is 1/2 mile on the right.

MCI (Pittsfield): 487-3355
95 North to exit 38. Take a right from the ramp and the school is at 1 South Main Street.

Morse (Bath): 443-8250
Rt. 1 south to Congress avenue exit. Left off Turn right onto Congress Avenue. The school is 8/10 of a mile ahead.
Sport(s): Football, Soccer, Cross Country, Baseball, Softball, Tennis, Basketball
Site: McMann Recreation Facility / Bath Middle School
Directions: I-95 to Brunswick/Topsham exit 31A. Take right off ramp. Go straight up Hill. Take new interchange to Rte 1 Bath. Get off Congress Exit. Go past MacDonald's & shopping center. Continue around and take right onto Congress Street. Go .6 miles on left into McMann Recreation Field (Football players dress in the middle school locker room)
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Sport(s): Wrestling
Site: Morse High School
Directions: Take High Street exit - Turn left onto Center Street. Take immediate right onto Lincoln St. About .3 miles take first right onto Academy St. brings you to the back of the high school.

Sport(s): Swim
Site: Bath Y.M.C.A.
Directions: Take I-95 to Brunswick/Topsham Exit 31A. Take right off ramp. Go straight up hill to new interchange to route 1 Bath. Get off Congress Ave exit. Take right on to Congress Street then turn right onto Center Street. YMCA is up the street about a 1/4 mile on the left.
Mt. Ararat (Topsham): 729-2951
Take I-295 South toward Brunswick. Merge onto ME-196 South via EXIT 31A toward Topsham / Brunswick. Turn LEFT onto US-201 N / MAIN ST. Turn RIGHT onto EAGLES WAY. Mt. Ararat High School is 73 Eagles Way, Topsham, ME 04086

Mt. Blue (Farmington) 778-3561
Sport(s): Football, Soccer, Basketball, JV Baseball, Softball, Cross Country
Site: Mt. Blue High School
Take 95 North to exit 112B. Turn right onto Rt. 27 north and follow all the way to the intersection of Rt. 2. Take a left onto Rt. 2 and travel to Farmington. At the intersection of Rt. 4 take a left, cross the bridge, and take the next left. At the Shop & Save intersection take another left. The school is one mile down the road.

Sport(s): Varsity Baseball
Site: Hippach Field
Directions: As you come into Farmington from Norridgewock baseball field is across from MacDonald's.
Sport(s): Tennis
Site: Academy Hill School
Directions: From Rts. 2 & 27; when you come into Farmington take a left onto Rte 2 at the light. Stay on Rte 2 for 7 miles. Turn right onto Rte 156 and go 1 mile. Look for Academy Hill School on the right. Tennis courts are at the rear of the parking lot.
Sport(s): Tennis
Site: Kinneawatha Park
Directions: From Rts. 2 & 27; when you come into Farmington take a left onto Route 2 at the stop light. Stay on Route 2 for 7 miles. Turn right onto Route 156 and go to stop sign. (Academy is on right) Turn left & then a quick right (gas station on left corner) stay on 156, 1/2 mile on left will be monuments for Wiles Funeral Home. Take sharp left. Park is on right 1/4 mile (High Street).
Sport(s): Golf
Site: Wilson Lake Country Club in Wilton
Directions: On Rte 4 from Farmington, take old Wilton Road to right of Bowling alley, go by Academy Hill school, take 1st right onto Rte 156, go 3 or 4 miles and Country Club is on the left.
Mountain Valley High School : 207-364-4547
799 Hancock St. (Rt. 120)
Rumford, Me. 04276
From I-95 (Auburn):
Take the US-202/ME-4/ME-100-exit 75 (formerly exit 12) toward Farmington/Rumford/Rangeley/Mechanic Falls.
Approx. .4 miles. Turn LEFT onto US-202 E/Washington ST/ME-100 N. Continue to follow US-202 E/ME-100 N. 4.7 miles.
US-202 E/ME-100 N becomes ME-4 N. 20.1 miles. Turn LEFT onto ME-108 N. 16.5 miles. Turn RIGHT onto N MAIN ST. 0.3 miles. Turn LEFT onto RIVER RD/ME-17/US-2. Continue to follow US-2. 5.0 miles. Turn RIGHT onto HANCOCK ST/ME-120. 0.9 miles. End at 799 HANCOCK ST RUMFORD ME

Mt. View (Thorndike): 568-3255
Take I-95 North (Portions toll). Take ME-3 (EXIT 113) toward Augusta / Belfast. Stay Straight to go onto ME-3 North. Turn LEFT onto BRANCH MILLS RD / OLD ROUTE. Continue to follow BRANCH MILLS RD. Turn slightly LEFT onto North PALERMO RD. North PALERMO RD becomes BELFAST RD / ME-137. Turn LEFT onto KNOX RDG North / ME-220. Continue to follow ME-220. MT View High School is located at 577 Mount View Rd, Thorndike, ME 04986, US
Noble High School : (207)-698-1320
46 Cranberry Meadow Rd., Berwick, ME 03901
Directions: Take Maine Turnpike South to Exit 2 for Wells. At exit, turn right onto Rte 109. Go about ½ miles and turn left onto Rte 9 toward Berwick. Go 5-7 miles staying on Rte 9 (which takes a jog to the left), you will come to Noble Jr. High on the left. Take road to the right across from the Jr. high go a few hundred yards and the high school will be on the right.
Nokomis High School : (207)-368-4354
266 Williams Road, Newport, ME 04953
Directions: From I-95 heading North, take first Newport exit 157 and turn left onto Rte 7 Go 2 ½ miles to Rte 2E and continue straight through shopping/fast food area. After going 2-3 miles, look for Noah's Ark Animal Farm on right, and take next left onto Williams Road. School is about 1 mile on the left.
Oak Hill (Sabattus/Wales):
Take a right on Rt. 126. Travel approximately 19 miles and look for a road that angles on the left - there is a sign on the right stating Oak Hill High School. Once you bear left, the school is 1/2 mile ahead.

Old Town High School : Tel: (207)-827-3910
240 Stillwater Avenue, Old Town, ME 04468
Directions: Take I-95 North to Old Town Exit beyond Bangor. Turn right toward Old Town and follow road past shopping center on right. Road forks to the right. Take left at bottom of hill onto Elm Street. Follow Elm Street to end and High School is in front of you.
Oxford Hills (South Paris): 743-5342
Sport(s): Basketball, Cross Country, Skiing, Wrestling
Site: Oxford Hills High School
Directions: Route 196 to Lewiston and pick up Rt. 201/11 West and follow signs to Mechanic Falls. From Mechanic Falls take Rt. 121 to the intersection of Rt. 26 and continue to the intersection of Rt. 117/26. The school will be on the right hand side of the road at the intersection of Route 26 and Route 117. The parking lot at Oxford Hills High School can be accessed from Main Street in South Paris on the North side or from Brown Street in Norway on the South side
Sport(s): Spring and Fall Contests
Site: Don Gouin Athletic Complex
Directions: From the Maine Turnpike take Exit 75 (Auburn Exit). Turn right out of the exit onto Washington Avenue. At your first light take a right. You will proceed up a hill and will come to an intersection where you will take a left. Follow this road until it intersects with Route 26. Take a right on to Route 26 and stay on this road for approximately 15 miles. The Don Gouin Athletic Complex is located on Apline Street in South Paris. Apline Street extends Northerly from the traffic light at the intersection of Routes 26 & 117 in front of the school (high school). The complex is located on the Eastern side of Alpine Street about 1/4 mile from the traffic light. Parking is limited at this complex but is available at the high school. The complex is a short walking distance from the high school, by crossing Main Street to Charles Street, adjacent to Hancock Lumber. The fields are located at the end of Charles Street.
Sport(s): Golf
Site: Norway Country Club
Directions: From the Maine Turnpike take Exit 75 (Auburn Exit). Turn right out of the exit onto Washington Avenue. At your first light take a right. You will proceed up a hill and will come to an intersection where you will take a left. Follow this road until it intersects with Route 26. Take a right on to Route 26 and stay on this road for approximately 15 miles. At the intersection of Route 26 and 117, take a left onto 117. The Country Club is located on Route 118 between Norway village and Waterford approx. 2 miles from the intersection of Routes 117 and 118 near the Norway Lake Sleep Shop on Norway Lake.
Rockland High School: (207)-596-2010
400 Broadway, Rockland, ME 04841
Go through Windsor- China Rte. 32 to Windsor- Left onto Rte 17 into Rockland. Store on left (Puffin Stop)). Get into right lane. Take right at light. 1st Street on Left (Cedar Street) Go 3 intersections to Cedar St. Extension. Bear right onto Broadway. Go 3 sets of lights to end of Broadway. Field Hockey field is on right. If you want to go to the High School, go on Cedar St. just before the intersection, H.S will be on right.

Skowhegan: 474-5511
Take 95 North to exit 36. Go West on 201to Skowhegan. At intersection of 201-A and 2 there will be a traffic light. Travel straight through onto 201-A. The school is 3/4 of a mile ahead on the left (The 2nd road after the police barracks.)

Sport(s): Football, Soccer, Field Hockey, Cross Country, Basketball, Softball
Site: Skowhegan High School
Directions: Go to Skowhegan on Rte 201. At the intersection with the light before the bridge (where you would turn right to go into Skowhegan), go straight through the lights (you will be on Rte 2 West) about 2 miles take a left into school driveway.
Sport(s): Baseball, Tennis
Site: Memorial Complex
Directions: Memorial Field Complex on East Maple Street (4th right off Rte 150 North)
Waterville: 873-2751
Take 95 North to exit 33. Take a right and travel to the traffic light near the Pizza Hut. Take a left here, then take the first right onto Lincoln Street and go 1 mile past Seton hospital to a blinking light. At this intersection, go straight on Western Ave. about 1/4 of a mile. Just before the blinking light take a left onto Messalonskee Avenue. Travel 2 blocks and the school is on the left.

Winslow: 872-1990
Take 95 North to exit 34. Turn right onto Rt. 104 and travel through downtown Waterville. At the intersection of 104/201 take a left across the bridge. Get in the middle lane and go up the hill after the crossing. Go 2 blocks and turn left near Fortin's TV. The school is at the end of this street.

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