[BHS Etree] ATHLETICS: Winter Sports Begin November 4

Mon Sep 23 17:50:52 PDT 2024

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WINTER SPORTS BEGIN on November 4th:

Athletes must be cleared
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration>
to participate

Week of November 4th tryout/practice schedule (location and times subject
to change)

Boys Basketball: 4PM, ready to tryout in the Donahue Gymnasium

Girls Basketball: 4PM, ready to tryout in the Jacket Gymnasium

Boys and Girls Wrestling: 4PM, meet in the Mat room (next to the M gym)

Boys Soccer: Mon/Wed/Fri 7:15PM, Tue/Thurs 3:45pm at Jacket Stadium

Girls Soccer: Mon/Wed/Fri 3:45PM, Tue/Thurs 7:15pm at Jacket Stadium

Athletes must be CLEARED
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration>
to participate in practices.

All athletes (including returning athletes) must have a valid physical and
register online through our clearance system called Home Campus. To
register and learn all about the clearance process, go to:
https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration

INFORMATION NEEDED TO COMPLETE CLEARANCE:

Clearance paperwork takes about 20 minutes to complete. Have your Student
ID number and health insurance information ready, including policy number,
and a copy of your license and auto insurance (if you intend to help
carpool), and take a picture of and scan your physical in order to upload
it into Home Campus (please make sure the physician signs, dates, and
stamps it)

Frequently Asked Questions:

Q: I've done the Home Campus clearance but it still says pending

A: We're checking physicals for errors as they come in. Some people have
been cleared. However we cannot officially clear student-athletes until
quarter 1 grades post, so a clearance status is not final until after you
make grades.

Q: My physical expires during the season

A: Please get a new before Nov 4

Q: My physical expires during the season but my insurance won't let me get
a new one until it's been a year since the last one

A: Your doctor's office may complete the form without requiring a physical
exam, send it to them and ask. Otherwise, we recommend going to a local
clinic, click here
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Resources/athlete-registration/local-clinics>
for some options. Some charge as little as $25. You can go to your family
physician through your insurance over the summer to reset the 1 year clock
to a more convenient time in the year. Here is a downloadable copy of
our physical
form
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIiN0ZRw-BqSc_4XMt6L9omqRSLpjwDf/view?usp=sharing>
.

Q: Do we HAVE TO upload the BHS physical form
<https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HIiN0ZRw-BqSc_4XMt6L9omqRSLpjwDf/view?usp=sharing>
?

A: No. Any “pre-participation physical” form will suffice. Whatever
form/format you use, PLEASE make sure the physician DATES, SIGNS, and
STAMPS the form and clearly notes that your student athlete is “cleared to
participate with no restrictions” (or some similar line).

Q: What happens if I'm not cleared by the first day?
A: You cannot practice/participate. Many teams have competitive tryouts and
this can impact your chances of making the team. Contact coaches
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Sports/winter-sports>
ASAP if you have extenuating circumstances

Q: I play a fall sport that still has practices and games during the week
of 11/4. What should I do?

A: Contact the coach
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Sports/winter-sports>
of the winter team you wish to play for to arrange a make-up tryout. It is
not safe (or fair) for you to do two rigorous practices in one day. You are
entitled to a make-up tryout but you must communicate with the coach ahead
of time.

Q: What should I do if I have an unavoidable scheduling conflict with a
tryout day(s)? (other than being a fall athlete)

A: Please contact coaches
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Sports/winter-sports?authuser=0>
immediately to discuss make-up options if you have scheduling conflicts.
There is no guarantee that coaches can accommodate you.

Q: I don't remember seeing an email about my clearance status. How can I
check if I'm ‘In Progress’ (incomplete), ‘Pending’ (everything done and
waiting for ADs to check grades), ‘Denied’ (something is wrong with my
physical), ‘Practice Only’ (uncleared transfer or grades issue), or
‘Cleared’?
A: Go to https://www.homecampus.com/login

1) Log in using the email and password you set
2) This will take you to the "My Student/Athlete Clearances" page.
3) You should see existing registrations under "My Student/Athlete
Clearances" - if not, change the year to 2024-2025 and hit search.

Note: check your spam folder if you've never received an email from HOME
CAMPUS

Note: the steps described above will also help you identify if you have
duplicate registrations that can be deleted.

Q: I registered before I had my physical ready. I now have it. How do I
upload it?
A: To upload your physical, take a picture or scan of it and then,

1) Go to https://www.homecampus.com/login
2) Log in using the email and password you set
3) This will take you to the "My Student/Athlete Clearances" page.
4) Click on the "Files" Icon of your 2024-2025 clearance
5) Upload your physical here and then hit "save and continue"

Q: I want to play a spring sport
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Sports/spring-sports>.
What should I do?

A: You should also be selecting those sports when you submit your clearance
on HOME CAMPUS. We will clear athletes for those sports after semester 1
grades post in January. Spring sports
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Sports/spring-sports>
begin on February 10th

Q: How can I support BHS Athletics?
A: Amazing question! There are several ways:

1) Volunteer for team jobs - coaches
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/Sports/winter-sports>
will have preseason meetings and be soliciting help for tasks ranging from
team parent, to drivers, to snack coordinators, to uniform coordinators, to
scoreboard operators, etc.
2) Donate to the Berkeley Athletic Fund!
<https://www.berkeleyathleticfund.net/> You will have an opportunity to
donate during the clearance process. BAF helps support coaching stipends
and funds capital projects, team travel, uniforms and equipment.
3) Come to a BAF meeting or, even better, become a BAF team rep. BAF meets
once a month. CONTACT BAF <https://www.berkeleyathleticfund.net/contact-us/>
for more info
4) Be exemplary student-athlete parents/guardians/fans
<https://www.cifncs.org/Sportsmanship/SpCh7_-_Parents_-_Fans_Doing_What-s_Right.pdf>
that cheer respectfully for both sides, model respect for the rules,
officials, and coaches, and help our student-athletes be the best they can
be.

Visit our WEBSITE <http://berkeleyhighathletics.org/> at
http://berkeleyhighathletics.org to find information on teams, game
schedules, tickets, coach contacts, registration, spiritwear (fan zone),
updates, and more! Follow us on Twitter @BHSjacketSports
<https://twitter.com/BHSjacketSports>  and Instagram @bhsjacketsports
<https://www.instagram.com/bhsjacketsports/>

Robin Vegt & Ross Parker

Athletic Directors, Berkeley High School

510-644-8723

http://berkeleyhighathletics.org
<https://sites.google.com/berkeley.net/bhsathletics/home>

@BHSjacketSports <https://twitter.com/BHSjacketSports/>

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