General Policies

Attendance and Participation

• Students are expected to attend every scheduled practice and game. If a student misses practice, it may affect her participation in games. Coaches should be notified prior to any planned absences.
• If an athlete misses 2 days of practice or games, she must meet with Ms. Kridel or Ms. Simons prior to her next date of participation.

• If a player is unexcused and misses school during the day, she will not be allowed to compete in athletic contests without the prior approval of the athletic director.
• Students may not drive to games or practices without prior approval of the athletic director and dean of students. Students may only leave a game with her parents, unless she receives written permission to leave an away game with someone else's parents.

• If a player becomes injured, it is her responsibility to inform both her coach and the athletic trainer in a timely manner.

Students, parents, and coaches are expected to demonstrate respect for opponents, officials, the rules of competition, and The Bryn Mawr School.

Student Driving/Team Travel Policy

Participing on some of our teams requires transportation off-campus for practice and competitions. While Bryn Mawr is committed to provide transportation for all athletes to the off-campus locations during school hours, we understand that in some cases it is much easier logistically if a student can drive herself.

In order for a student to drive herself or another teammate, the "Driving Permission Form" must be completed for the driver and/or the passenger, and the coach must be in agreement.

• When any practice ends... anyone can drive anyone.
• When an away game ends... students may drive each other if the "Driving Permission Form" is completed for both athletes
• After a game a parent can drive his/her own child/children or another child with verbal or written permission from the parent of the student who is getting the ride to the adult in charge.

AT NO TIME WILL A STUDENT BE LEFT AT AN AWAY SITE TO WAIT FOR A RIDE. COACHES WILL BRING STUDENTS BACK ON THE BUS IF THEIR RIDE IS NOT PRESENT AT GAME'S END!

Bryn Mawr Athletics Team Transportation Guidelines

For middle school squads, transportation is provided to all practices and competitions. In squash, the team practices and plays off-campus at Green Spring Racquet Club; therefore, limiting team size to the capacity of the mini bus (14 kids). Transportation is also provided for the softball team to their home games at Mt. Washington. All other middle school teams play on campus.

In upper school athletics, transportation is provided for all practices and competitions that take place after school during the week. Transportation is not provided for practices that take place before the school day begins (crew, ice hockey, swimming).

Athletes at all levels are expected to attend all practices and competitions. Additional information can be found on our website at www.brynmawrschool.org/athletics.

Crew

• Practices and home regattas take place at the Baltimore Rowing Club (neat the Hanover Street Bridge south of downtown Baltimore). A typical week consists of 3-4 morning water practices and 1-2 afternoon dry land practices at Bryn Mawr. Parents are responsible for transporting their daughters to and from morning practices and home regattas. Practice starts at 5AM on weekdays and regattas begin at 8AM (girls will be expected to arrive well before this time).
• There is a $350 fee associated with participating on the crew team.

Ice Hockey

• Practices start at 6AM at the Mt. Pleasant Ice Skating Ring (off Northern Parkway). Typically, ice hockey practices in the morning 4 days a week and has an afternoon workout at BMS one day a week. Home games take place at different locations and times. Transportation is provided to and from games during the week.

Swimming

• The swim team practices at 6AM at Gilman. Typically, swimming practices in the morning 4 days a week, with one additional “land” workout in the afternoon.

Softball

• Practices and games for softball take place at Bryn Mawr’s Mt. Washington field. Transportation is provided to and from all games and practices during the week.

Squash

• The squash teams practice at Greenspring Racquet Club (off of Falls Road) from 4-6PM. Transportation is provided to and from Greenspring on weekdays.
  

Addressing a Concern

At Bryn Mawr, we encourage students to speak on their own behalf, addressing issues with the appropriate individual, whether it is with a teacher, advisor, coach, or teammate. When dealing with an athletic issue, we expect the student-athlete to talk with the coach directly, especially in the case of playing time. If the issue cannot be resolved, or if it pertains to the health and well-being of a student, a parent should feel free to contact the coach to discuss the concern or to make an appointment. Coaches should not have to address parent concerns directly following a practice or a game. If necessary, an appointment can be made with the athletic director after speaking to the coach.

Alcohol Use Policy

A Bryn Mawr student-athlete represents her team, the Athletic Department, and The Bryn Mawr School. A student-athlete's behavior on and off campus, in public and in private, and on weekdays and weekends, should not reflect negatively on herself or her school.

If at any time there is evidence that a Bryn Mawr student-athlete is using and/or dispensing illegal drugs, including alcohol and tobacco, or abusing prescription drugs, she will face appropriate consequences as determined by the athletic director and the coach. The violation will be reported to the appropriate division director, dean of students, and headmistress.

Tryout Periods

In order to participate on a team, a student must be present for all of the try-out period. Exceptions are only made when the coach is notified well in advance and there is room on the roster for additional team members.

Upper School Tryout Periods

• Fall sports begin on August 17, 2009
• Winter sports begin on November 5, 2009
• Spring sports begin on February 16, 2010

Middle School Squad Start Dates

• Fall sports begin September 8, 2009
• Winter sports begin November 10, 2009
• Spring sports begin February 23rd, 2010