PLEASE NOTE
All Fall Sports Practices begin on August 18th, 2008
2007-2008 Athletics Season Pass
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Important Forms:
IMPORTANT: Students who will be participating in 2007 fall sports need to view an information packet and return certain forms. The packet is available as a pdf file.
Athletic Policies and Information
This document is arranged in several sections:
Pride in athletic achievement has always been part of the Wayne Valley High School tradition. We want our athletes to excel in all their endeavors, not just their chosen sports. We are equally proud of their academic successes.
NJSIAA Eligibility Rules
Conduct of Athletics:
A firm and fair policy of enforcement is necessary to uphold the regulations and standards of the athletic department. The community, school administrators and the coaching staff feel strongly that high standards of conduct and citizenship are essential in maintaining a sound program of athletics. The welfare of the student is our major consideration and transcends any other consideration.
All athletes shall abide by a code of ethics which will earn them the honor and respect that participation and competition strives to achieve. Wayne Valley Athletes should exemplify good school citizenship through the following:
- Classroom behavior
- Code of dress
- Conduct at school functions
- Conduct on buses, in the locker room and at opposing schools.
- Behavior outside of school
- STUDY habits conducive to academic success
- ADHERE TO TRAINING RULES- The NJSIAA has established sportsmanship as their #1 priority in 2003-2004. It is expected our athletes will adhere to all NJSIAA rules including those of sportsmanship.
NJSIAA Responsibilities of Sportsmanship:
At Wayne Valley, sportsmanship is an integral part of the learning process. Athletes who do not adhere to these rules will face severe penalties.
The Player:
- Treats opponents with respect.
- Plays hard, but plays within the rules.
- Exercises self-control at all times, setting the example for others to follow.
- Respects officials and accept their decisions without gesture or argument.
- Wins without boasting, loses without excuses, and never quits.
- Always remembers that it is a privilege to represent the school and community.
Wayne Valley High School is a member of the Northern Hills Conference and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association. It is expected that all athletes, parents and other supporters will follow the acceptable Code of Conduct.
Northern Hills Conference Code of Conduct
- Cheer for your team in a positive manner not against your opponents.
- Do not use abusive remarks, obscene gestures, profane or unduly provocative language toward officials, participants and spectators.
- Noisemakers are not permitted.
- All signs and banners should be of a positive nature.
- Spectators are not allowed on the playing area at any time during a scheduled event.
- Display good sportsmanship at all times.
NJSIAA Code of Conduct
- Attempts to understand and be informed of the playing rules.
- Appreciates a good play no matter who makes it.
- Cooperates with and responds enthusiastically to cheerleaders.
- Shows compassion for an injured player; applauds positive performances; does not heckle, jeer or distract players; and avoids use of profane and obnoxious language and behavior.
- Respects the judgment and strategy of the coach, and does not criticize players or coaches for loss of a game.
- Respects the property of other and authority of those who administer the competition.
- Censures those whose behavior is unbecoming.
Wayne Valley Facility Offerings
- Gymnasiums: 2
- Sinofsky Gym- 2250 Seating Capacity - 2 Scoreboards
- Auxiliary Gym- 200 Seating Capacity - 1 Scoreboard
- Stadium: Stadium use for all Football games and Track meets
- Lighted
- 7500 Seating Capacity
- 400 Meter Track-Lite Surface
- Fencing: Auxiliary Gym
- Softball: Use of Barbour Pond Recreational Field (2 fields lighted), Varsity at Fallon Field.
- Baseball: 2 fields available at school
- Soccer:
- 2 fields available at school (with scoreboard)
- Froehaer Field used for Freshmen & Junior Varsity teams
- Field Hockey: 1 field available at front of school (with scoreboard)
- Tennis: Courts available at Municipal Complex (across Nellis Drive)
- Swimming: Pool at YM-YWHA of Wayne
- Ice Hockey- Ice Vault of Wayne (at Barbour Pond)
- Strength Training: Weight Room - 30 stations in room that has rubber mats and mirrors. Weight Room is open three days a week, to all students, under the supervision of a Board of Education appointed strength coach.
- Fitness Center
- Athletic Training Room: Full-time Athletic Trainer's hours are:
FALL- 12:30 PM until end of games or practice
WINTER & SPRING- 12:00 Noon (or as needed) until end of games or practice
League Affiliation
We are a member of the Northern Hills Conference which includes the following member schools:
Skyline Division
Millburn Millers
Mount St. Dominic Lions
Orange Tornadoes
Passaic Valley Hornets
Passaic County Tech Bulldogs
Wayne Valley Indians
West Milford Highlanders
West Orange Mountaineers
West Side Roughriders
Suburban Division
Butler Bulldogs
Caldwell Chiefs
DePaul Spartans
Del Barton
Lakeland Lancers
Madison Dodgers
Montville Mustangs
Pequannock Panthers
St. Elizabeth Panthers
Villa Walsh Vikings
Del Barton
Wayne Valley 2006-2007 Coaching Staff: