General Athletic Information
Player Eligibility:
Eligibility rules governing both the IAC and the ISL:
- No post-graduates.
- Cannot have reached his/her 19th birthday before the first of September.
- Cannot play in both a varsity and junior varsity game on the same day (ISL).
- Cannot play varsity for more than four years. (This includes years played at other schools if the athlete is a transfer.) Dressing for varsity competition is the same as playing.
- Each Middle School athlete will participate in only one sport per season. Exceptions due to extraordinary circumstances must be considered by the Athletic Directors. (IAC)
- May not play in a League contest in more than one sport in one season. (ISL)
Practice and Game Times:
Middle School: All practices are scheduled during regular middle school athletic periods. (Under special circumstances an extra practice may be scheduled by the coach. The coach will inform all of the families and this special practice can not be mandatory in any way.) All games are scheduled at either 2:30 or 2:45 unless otherwise noted on the schedule. If a student takes school provided transportation and it is a game day, the parents will have to work out transportation for their son/daughter in order to have them participate in the game. All students are expected to play in all games of the teams that they participate on.
Upper School: All Upper School practices begin at 3:30 during the fall and spring (unless otherwise noted). All Varsity practices during the fall and spring will end by 6pm and JV practices will be over by 5:30pm. Winter practices vary depending on the activity and it is the coaches’ responsibility to inform all parents of the practice schedules.Team Practices During Vacations:
Most, if not all, of the Varsity teams, and some JV teams, practice during vacations. The level of commitment on a varsity team requires that the athlete participate in these practices during vacations. Families of varsity athletes need to understand that in order for our teams to be competitive, formal mandatory practices will and do take place during vacations. If you are the parent of a varsity athlete, plan on your son/daughter having to participate in these practices. If your son/daughter cannot attend these mandatory practices, then it has to be understood that there may be consequences for failure to attend. Consequences vary and are handled by each individual coach. If there are special circumstances concerning a student, then the parents need to inform the coach as soon as possible.
Early Dismissals for Games:
Early dismissal for games happens throughout the course of the year. The Athletic Department tries to avoid scheduling games before 4:00 p.m. When we travel to visiting schools, there are times when the students are dismissed from classes early. We ask the students to let their teachers know when they have to leave early. Students are also responsible for all of their assignments that they miss. It is the student’s responsibility to make sure they inform their teachers of an early dismissal.
Game/Practice Cancellations:
In the case of inclement weather, games may have to be rescheduled. For the Middle School games, a decision is made as close to departure time as possible. This may mean that a decision is not made until 1:30 p.m. For high school games, decisions are made between 2:30 and 3:30 p.m., depending on whether it is a home or away contest. All game day changes are posted on the athletic hot-line number (301-983-5737), on Bullis’s Web site and also at the main switch board (301-299-8500). If you have additional questions, contact the Athletic Department (301-983-5747).
During the fall and spring seasons, if weather is bad, practices are generally moved indoors. Check with the Athletic Department for the indoor practice schedule.Athletic Department Contacts:
Administration
Director of Athletics: Mike DelGrande, 301-983-5743
Director of Girls’ Athletics: Kathleen Lloyd, 301-983-5738
Assistant Athletic Director: Andres Parra, 301-983-5701 x809
Assistant Athletic Director: Anne Gunning, 301-983-5747
Director of Physical Education: Kathleen Lloyd, 301-983-5747
Head Athletic Trainer: Lauren McCarthy, 301-983-5740
Strength and Conditioning Coach: Billy Miller, 301-983-5701 x824
Athletic Fax: 301-634-3652
Sports Hotline: 301-983-5737, www.bullis.org/athletics
The department hotline along with the web site will contain the most up to date schedule changes. Please refer to these two sources first for all schedule changes/questions. It is updated regularly and will always have any changes/postponements/cancellations due to weather.
Coaches’ direct e-mail: firstname_lastname@bullis.org
Whom do I contact if I have an athletic question regarding ….. ?
General Athletic Question: Kacey Childs
Practice/Game Schedules: Kacey Childs
Game Results: bullis.org/athletics
Weather-Related Schedule Changes: Athletics Hotline, Bullis.org/athletics
Athletic Department Policies: Mike DelGrande, Julie Nelson
Officials: Kacey Childs
Coach Conduct/Problem: Mike DelGrande, Julie Nelson
Team Issues and Policies: Team Head Coach
Injury and Rehabilitation: Lauren McCarthy
Waivers/Exemptions: Mike DelGrande, Julie Nelson
Special Events (team pictures, award ceremonies, etc.): Kacey Childs
College Recruitment: Head Coach
Facility Rental: Mike DelGrande
Athletic Billing Questions: Andres Parra
Injuries:
Bullis School has a full-time trainer on staff.
If a serious injury occurs during a practice or game, the athletic trainer will contact parents immediately. If the injury is serious enough that medical attention by a doctor is required, parents will be notified as to the location your son/daughter will be taken.
If the injury is serious enough that your son/daughter will be unable to participate, then in order to return to athletic participation, a note from the attending physician is required.Team Uniforms and Equipment Purchases:
Middle School students are required to purchase their uniforms through the school. Most Upper School athletes do not have to purchase their uniforms, but there are some items such as practice clothing that has to be purchased. If a student is issued any equipment/uniforms and an item is lost, then the student will be billed for that item. The cost of replacing a single uniform item can be very expensive, so we hope that the students will make every effort to return all uniform pieces.
Some teams place orders for team items such as sweat-shirts, jackets, etc. These are items that are not mandatory for participation and purchased as an extra item by the athlete.Code Red Policy:
A Code Red Day occurs when the temperature exceeds 100 degrees and the air quality is deemed unhealthy. The Athletic Trainer will be responsible for informing the coaches if there is a Code Red Day. If Code Red Days occur during pre-season practices, practice will be held early in the morning and later in the day to avoid the hottest part of the day. Practices times will also be shortened. Athletes will be kept well hydrated and will be monitored carefully by the coaching staff for any signs of distress. If Montgomery County Public Schools dismiss early due to Code Red conditions, the Director of Athletics, in conjunction with the health officials of the school, will determine the status of after-school activities for that day.
Lightning Policy:
Any game or practice in session will be suspended immediately by the officials or the head coach in charge at the first sign of lightning. All players and fans must leave the field immediately. No contest or practice will resume until 30 minutes have elapsed since the last sign of lightning or thunder. Officials will always have the final word on the continuation of the game.
Where to go in case of lightning if you are at the following locations:
South Hall Field (Girls Lacrosse/Field Hockey): South Hall
North Hall Tennis Courts: North Hall
Softball Diamond: Founders’ Hall
Elevated Field: Founders’ Hall
Lower Soccer/Lacrosse: Founders’ Hall or Stadium Locker Rooms
Stadium Field: Stadium Locker Rooms
Upper Soccer, Baseball Diamond, Football Practice: Gym
Permission to Participate/Consent to Treatment Forms:
Each student-athlete must have a Permission to Participate/Consent to Treatment form into the school by August 1. Without this form on file in the Health Services Office and the Athletic Department, your son/daughter will be unable to participate in athletics. This form lists the student’s medical history, the family physician, whom to contact in case of emergency and neither parent can be found, and also allows the attending physician to treat your son/daughter in case of an emergency. These forms are carried with the coaches when teams travel to away games.
At no time may a student practice, compete, or travel without these completed forms on file.Transportation to and from Games:
The school provides transportation for athletic events. Whenever school transportation is provided, students must travel to and from events with their group unless parents have made prior arrangements with the Director of Athletics or Principal. In no case is a student allowed to make his or her own arrangements with a coach.
If parents are in attendance at away games, their son/daughter may ride home with them or with another player’s parents with permission. At no time are students to ride home with other students.