RANCHO SANTA FE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ATHLETICS

 

Please use the following as a guide to Rancho Santa Fe Athletics and Physical Education.  After reviewing the guide, feel free to contact a member of the Athletics Department with any further questions.

 

 

ATHLETIC MISSION

 

Rancho Santa Fe School District’s athletic programs are available to all students who demonstrate an interest in participating in athletics. Student athletes will dedicate themselves to the pursuit of individual athletic excellence while maintaining a good standing in both academic and behavioral policies. In addition to developing students’ athletic skills, coaches will focus on instilling the district’s core values and strong character. The administration, parents, coaches, and players will embrace healthy, age-appropriate competition with an emphasis on teamwork, responsibility, initiative, perseverance, respect, honesty, fair play and winning.

 

 

VALUES

 

Rancho Santa Fe School District’s athletic programs strive to promote and develop the district’s values within student athletes.

 

Members of the Rancho Santa Fe School District

·      Are committed to learning through active participation in an engaging, inspiring, and rigorous educational experience.

·      Are a caring community that promotes mutual respect, interdependence, global awareness and service to others.

·      Have exceptional character and are personally responsible, accountable, and aware of our impact on others.

 

In addition to upholding the Athletic Mission and Values of the district, the Athletic Department also focuses on building the following values within student athletes:

 

Ø    Athleticism

Ø    Strength

Ø    Endurance

Ø    Leadership

Ø    Team work

Ø    Commitment

Ø    Work ethic

Ø    Focus

Ø    Self-discipline

 

ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

 

Athletes and their parents represent our school and community and demonstrate pride by honoring the Athletic Code of Conduct.

 

1. Players and parents will demonstrate exemplary sportsmanship by:

·      Showing respect for self, opponents, officials, coaches, teammates and spectators.

·      Showing respect for the rules of the contest and judgment of game officials.

·      Exercising self-control at all times.

·      Refraining from the use of foul and/or abusive language at all times.

·      Winning with character; losing with dignity.

 

2. Rancho Santa Fe student/athletes are expected to successfully manage their academic and social responsibilities. Players will maintain good academic standing with a minimum 2.5 Grade Point Average and a minimum grade of “S” in citizenship. The Athletic Director will notify students and parents of the student’s ineligibility status.

 

3. Players will display good character in class, on the playground, and at practices and games. Players may be removed from practice and/or games due to improper conduct as determined by coaches, teachers and/or administrators.

 

4. In order to participate in practices and games, players must be at school for the majority of the school day. Absences must be reported to the coach before noon on game days and coaches will use their discretion to determine playing time concerning said absences.

 

5. Student athletes are expected to attend all practices and games and to put forth their greatest effort. Student athletes who are also enrolled in club sports must meet with their coach prior to the first practice to discuss team participation requirements.

 

6. Players will be equipped and wear appropriate attire while attending practices and games, or they will not be allowed to participate that day. Required attire includes school appropriate shorts, shirts and shoes. Game day attire includes Rancho Santa Fe team uniform, appropriate footwear, and mouth guard.

 

7. Players should discuss any issues or concerns with their coach after practices and games prior to parental involvement. If necessary, parents and players will meet jointly with a coach to resolve problems during a scheduled appointment. If a situation is not resolved with the coach, then parents may meet with the Athletic Director and the Vice Principal.

 

Players, parents, and coaches are expected to uphold the Rancho Santa Fe School District’s Athletic Code of Conduct. In the event that an athlete breaks the Athletic Code of Conduct, disciplinary action will be taken. Consequences may include loss of playing time, suspension from practice and/or games, and dismissal from team.  Parents who are not conducting themselves in an appropriate manner may be asked to leave or not to attend practices and/or games.

STRUCTURE OF ATHLETICS

 

 In keeping with the school’s commitment to enhance the scholar athlete within each student, RSF employs a “no cut” policy.  Rancho Santa Fe School District does not exclude students from participating on a team due to lack of experience and/or ability. The school provides teams to meet every ability level. Teams are coached and provided competitive opportunities reflecting the team’s experience and athleticism. 

 

 

FALL SPORTS

Student-athletes will receive P.E. credit while participating in a school sport. See “Rancho Santa Fe Physical Education” for more details.

 

Flag Football (Grades 5-8)

Tryouts will be held at the beginning of the season. Student-athletes will be placed on teams and rosters will be based on ability level, experience, and availability of specific positions.

 

Varsity Team

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      A minimum of 16-24 student-athletes will be on the roster.

·      Equal playing time not guaranteed.

·      Expectation: 5 day per week commitment (practices and games scheduled for the afternoons).

·      Student-athletes expected to abide by RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Gold Team

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      A minimum of 16-24 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices and games scheduled for the afternoons.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Silver Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      A minimum of 16-24 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices and games scheduled for the afternoons.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Bronze Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      A minimum of 16-24 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices and games scheduled for the afternoons.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

6^th Grade Team  (If numbers dictate)

·      This team will be made up of 6^th grade student-athletes.

·      They will be given the opportunity to play other schools.

·      Practices are before school and games are scheduled for the afternoons.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

5^th Grade Team (If numbers dictate)

·      The team will consist of 5^th grade student-athletes.

·      There will be one coach for every 16-24 student-athletes.

·      Designed to teach fundamentals and develop basic skills in order to prepare student-athletes for the competition at the middle school level.

·      They will be given the opportunity to play against other schools.

·      Practices are before school and games are scheduled for the afternoons.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

 

Boys and Girls Golf (Grades 7-8)

Tryouts will be held at the beginning of each season.

 

Varsity Team

·      All student-athletes on the Golf team will be on the roster, our highest (and only) level of competition.

·      Consists of and limited to 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes. In the event that there are not enough 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes to fill the roster a 6^th grade student-athlete may be invited to fill the spot at the athletic director’s discretion.

·      Student-athletes must be able to shoot a 55 to participate on the team.

·      Student-athletes are expected to attend all golf matches as well as abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

·      Student-athletes will be chosen based on ability level observed at the tryout and/or their handicap.

 

RSF has a limited amount of time to utilize the golf course facilities. Depending on the interest level in this sport cuts may be necessary at the beginning of the season to keep the size of the team at the maximum allowable level.

 

 

Cross Country (Boys and Girls Teams Grades 7-8)

Try-outs are not a necessary part of the Cross-country season.  Two races are run each meet - one for girls and one for boys. All student-athletes compete together in the same event.

 

Varsity Team

·      Consists of 7^th through 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      All student-athletes on the Cross Country team will be on the team, our highest (and only) level of competition.

·      There is no limit to number of athletes allowed to participate on this team.

·      Practices and meets will be Monday through Friday.

·      There will be one 1.5 mile race a week, hosted by different schools.

·      Student-athletes will compete in every race as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

 

Girls Volleyball (Grades 4-8)

Tryouts will be held at the beginning of each season. Student-athletes will be placed on teams and rosters will be based on ability level, experience, and availability of specific positions.

 

Varsity

·      Traveling team consisting of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      Most competitive team on campus.

·      10-12 student-athletes will be on the Traveling Team roster.

·      Practices/Games will be held 3-5 day(s) a week after school.

·      Equal playing time not guaranteed.

·      Student-athletes are expected to abide by RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and the Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Gold, Silver, and Bronze Teams

·      Consist of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      10-14 student-athletes will be on each teams’ roster.

·      Practices/Games will be held 3-5 day(s) a week after school.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Yellow and Green Teams (Grade 6)

·      Will consist of 6^th grade student-athletes.

·      Practices will be held 1-2 day(s) a week in the morning before school.

·      Will be given the opportunity to play other teams, provided the schools in the surrounding areas offer a team at this level.

·      Student –athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Intramural Volleyball (Grades 4-5)

·      Consists of 4^th through 5^th grade student-athletes.

·      Practices will be held 1-2 day(s) a week in the morning before school.

·      Intramural – will play against each other in Mix-N-Match Tournaments.

·      Program is designed to work on volleyball skills and fundamentals.

·      Student-athletes will be given equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

WINTER SPORTS

Student-athletes will receive P.E. credit while participating in a school sport. See “Rancho Santa Fe Physical Education” for more details.

 

Boys Basketball (Grades 6-8)

Tryouts will be held the first week of the season. Student-athletes will be placed on teams and rosters will be based on ability level, experience, and availability of specific positions.

 

Varsity Team

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      10- 12 student-athletes will be on the roster.

·      Equal playing time not guaranteed.

·      Expectation: 5 day per week commitment (practices and games scheduled for the afternoons).

·      Student-athletes expected to abide by RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Gold Team

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      10-12 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Silver Team (If numbers dictate)

• Consist of 7^th and 8th grade student-athletes

·      10-12 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Bronze Team (If numbers dictate)

• Consist of 7^th and 8th grade student-athletes

·      10-12 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

6^th Grade Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consist of 6^th graders only

·      10-12 student-athletes per team

·      Practices will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

Girls Soccer (Grades 7-8)

Tryouts will be held at the beginning the season.  Student-athletes will be placed on teams and rosters will be based on ability level, experience, and position availability.

 

Varsity

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      15-18 student-athletes will be on the roster.

·      Equal playing time not guaranteed.

·      Expectation: 5 day per week commitment (practices and games scheduled for the afternoons).

·      Student-athletes expected to abide by RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Gold Team

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      16-20 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

 

Boys Soccer (Grades 7-8)

Tryouts will be held at the beginning of each season. Student-athletes will be placed on teams and rosters will be based on ability level, experience, and availability of specific positions.

 

Varsity

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      15-18 student-athletes will be on the roster.

·      Equal playing time not guaranteed.

·      Expectation: 5 day per week commitment (practices and games scheduled for the afternoons).

·      Student-athletes expected to abide by RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Gold Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      16-20 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

 

 

Wrestling (Grade 5-8)

Try-outs are not a necessary part of the wrestling season.  All interested are welcome.

 

Varsity Team

·      All student-athletes on the Wresting team will be on the team, our highest (and only) level of competition.

·      Consists of 6^th through 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      There is no limit to number of athletes allowed to participate on this team.

·      Practice times TBA. At times practices will be held in the morning or late afternoon.

·      Student-athletes will compete in every event as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

 

 

SPRING SPORTS

Student-athletes will receive P.E. credit while participating in a school sport. See “Rancho Santa Fe Physical Education” for more details.

 

Girls Basketball (Grades 6-8)

Tryouts will be held at the beginning of each season. Student-athletes will be placed on teams and rosters will be based on ability level, experience, and availability of specific positions.

 

Varsity Team

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes.

·      Most competitive Basketball team offered.

·      10- 12 student-athletes will be on the roster.

·      Equal playing time not guaranteed.

·      Expectation: 5 day per week commitment (practices and games scheduled for the afternoons).

·      Student-athletes expected to abide by RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Gold Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      10-12 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices and meets will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Silver Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      10-12 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices and meets will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

Junior Varsity Bronze Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consists of 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes only.

·      10-12 student athletes will be on the roster.

·      Practices and meets will be Monday through Friday.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

6^th Grade Team (If numbers dictate)

·      Consist of 6^th grade student-athletes

·      Practice will be 2-3 times a week after school.

·       There will be one coach for every 10-12 student-athletes.

·      Will be given the opportunity to play other teams, provided the schools in the surrounding areas offer a team at this level.

·      Designed to teach fundamentals and develop basic skills in order to prepare student-athletes for the competition at the middle school level.

·      Student-athletes will be afforded equal playing time as long as they abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.

 

 

Boys and Girls Tennis (Grades 7-8)

Tryouts are not a necessary part of the Rancho Santa Fe Tennis Program. However due to limited court time during competitions only the top 12 singles and doubles players will be allowed to compete.

·      Practices are held 2-3 times a week in the mornings before school.

·      There is no limit to number of athletes allowed to participate on this team.

·      Due to limited court time during matches only the top 12 athletes will be able to compete.

·      The top 12 athletes will be reevaluated and chosen each week before the matches.

·      Student-athletes must abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines, Code of Conduct, and Golf Course Rules and Regulations.

 

 

Lacrosse (Grades 6-8)

Lacrosse is supported by the Rancho Santa Fe School District as a club sport. Details about Lacrosse will be distributed and communicated by the club’s parent liaison.

 

 

Boys and Girls Track and Field (Grades 7-8)

Try-outs are not a necessary part of the Track and Field Season. This sport has multiple events and all student athletes who wish to participate will be given the opportunity (based on the availability of specific events).

 

Varsity Team

·      All 7^th and 8^th grade student-athletes are welcome to participate in as many events as they wish with a minimum of 3 events per competition.

·      The coach will assign certain athletes to specific events in which they are needed and based on their strengths.

·      There is no limit to number of athletes allowed to participate on this team.

·      Student-athletes are expected to attend all Track and Field practices and meets as well as abide by the RSF Athletic Department Guidelines and Code of Conduct.