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What
are the Eligiblity Requirements?
Those selected to play for the VP
Hockey team must meet the following requirements:
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Be enrolled as a student at Villa
Park High School, or independent studies/continuation &
live within the Orange Unified School District.
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Maintain a current GPA of at least
2.0, with no "U's" in citizenship in any grading period.
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Agree to comply with the "VP Hockey
Player Code of Conduct".
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Sign Liability Release/Assumption
of Risk form, and have parents/guardians sign as well (for
players under 18).
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Complete the Emergency
Information/Medical Consent form.
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Pay a fee of $650 which includes a
small uniform fee to defray the cost of customized jerseys
and uniform pants. Checks should be payable to "VP
Hockey".
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Be in good health with no medical
conditions or injuries that would prevent participation
vigorous athletics.
What
is the Team Composition & Playing Time policy?
The VP Hockey team will be comprised of
10 - 14 players (8 - 12 skaters and 2 goalies). The present
intention is to run 3 lines (4 skaters each line) at each
game.
Playing time is not guaranteed
and will not be equal!
Varsity competition lends itself to an
emphasis on winning, although the program will not sacrifice
the principles of good sportsmanship to win or pursue victory
at the expense of the welfare of the team members.
Nonetheless, the majority of the playing time will be
allocated to those players who demonstrate superior ability,
along with outstanding work ethic, good sportsmanship, and a
positive attitude.
There are no preset starters - every
player has an equal opportunity to start. Final determination
of the starters will be made by the coach, in his sole and
absolute discretion. The starting lines can and likely will
change throughout the season depending upon player
performance, motivation, and attitude.
How
do I get PE Credit?
The Orange Unified School District has
approved VP Hockey as a recognized course of "private study"
for the purposes of earning physical education credit.
Participants who meet the necessary criteria will be eligible
to earn 10 units of approved physical education credit per
season (the equivalent of 2 semesters of PE). Private study PE
Credit may be used in lieu of regular PE classes, or applied
as elective credit for those who have already completed their
minimum two year physical education requirements.
Limitations and Conditions:
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Participants are currently limited to a
maximum of 10 credits (1 year) of private study PE
Credit, regardless of the number of seasons in which they participate in VP Hockey. Hence, all players will
be obligated to complete at least one year of physical
education classes at Villa Park High School. All new
players are strongly encouraged to enroll in and complete two semesters of physical education at VPHS
during their freshman year.
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In order to
qualify for PE Credit for a given season – a student must attend 90% of the games and practices. Excused
absences will only be those for illness, family
emergencies, or school-related activities cleared in
advance with the coaching staff or Team Manager. All players
will be required to sign in at each practice and game
in order to verify attendance. Players suspended from
the team for misconduct or who become ineligible to
play because of school suspension or expulsion will be
ineligible for PE Credit.
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The maximum "private
study" credit available to any player is 20 units (2 years) regardless of the number of seasons in which
they participate in VP Hockey. Any credits earned
beyond the maximum 10 units that may be used towards
VPHS physical education requirements will be applied
as elective credit.
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