TAIPEIAMERICANSCHOOL FromtheAthleticDirector
GreetingsTigerNation!WelcometoanothergreatyearofTaipeiAmericanSchoolAthletics!
Iamhonoredtobeinmy12thyearatTAS,whichboastsarichtraditionofacademicandathletics excellence.Itisaprivilegetoservethestudent-athletesandcommunityinprovidingthebestathletics experienceTAScanofferateachlevelofparticipation.IamcommittedtosupportingtheTASmissionwhile cultivatingandnurturinganenvironmentofexcellence,leadership,competitivespirit,andsportsmanship.We willbecompetitiveandwewanttowin,butwewilldoittherightway,andthroughourpartnershipwiththe PositiveCoachingAlliance,wewillhelpourstudent-athletesbecome"BetterAthletes,BetterPeople."
OurupperschoolathleticteamsareproudmembersoftheInterscholasticAssociationofSoutheastAsia SchoolsConference,consistingofsixschoolsthatcompetein13sportsforboysandgirlsoverthreeseasons. OurteamsrepresentourprogramswellinIASASinvitationalsandchampionshipsannually.Wearehopeful inresumingIASAScompetitionsandwinningchampionshipsthisyear!Iinviteallparents/guardiansand studentstoattendourgames,includingthosethattakeplaceoff-island.
Ourmiddleschoolathleticsprogrammirrorsamajorityoftheupperschoolprogramsinofferingsandspans overthreecompetitiveseasons.WeofferseparateprogramsforGrade6andGrades7&8.Thisprovides greaterparticipationopportunities,andouryoungstudent-athletescantrynewanddifferentsportstoround outtheirsportsexperience.
Weareveryfortunatetohaveastate-of-the-artTigerHealth&WellnessCenterwithahighlyexperienced anddedicatedstafftoassistourupperschoolstudent-athleteswithstrengthandconditioning.Ourqualified andexperiencedsportsmedicinestaffprovidesourstudents-athleteswithfirst-ratepreventativeservices, sportsinjuryrehabilitation,andmyriadofotherfirstresponderservices.Student-athleteinjuryprevention, safety,andwelfarearehighprioritiesandourathletictrainersprovideexcellentcoverageforallTAS practicesandcompetitions.
TheTaipeiAmericanSchoolmissionfocusesonthecompletesuccessofourstudentsandItrulybelievethat thesportsexperienceisanextensionoftheclassroomthathasthepotentialtohaveanimmenseimpacton theircontinuedcharactergrowthanddevelopment.Additionally,ourcoachesareeducators—mostare classroomteachers.Ourathleticsteamandcoachingstaffarepassionateaboutsharingtheirpositive experiencesthroughsportsandwanttoinspireandchallengeourstudent-athletestoachievesuccessand developsimilarpassions.Withoutadoubt,thebestpartofourdayisworkingwithstudent-athletes!
Pleasedonothesitatetocontactme,theathleticsstaffandcoachesifyouneedassistanceorhavequestions aboutourathleticsprograms.ThecontactinformationofUScoaches,MScoachesandSSTcoachesis availableontheStaffDirectorypageoftheTASAthleticswebsite.
GOTIGERS! KimKawamoto AthleticDirector,Gr.6-12
TASAthleticsMission “The mission of the athletic department at Taipei American School is to develop future leaders by cultivating an environment that promotes education, healthy competition, and personal growth through athletics. The department supports the mission and standards of Taipei American School by providing equitable opportunities for student-athletes to participate in quality international athletic competition, while placing intrinsic value on integrity, ethical conduct, academic excellence, wellness, athletic achievement and competitive spirit. ”
I.INTRODUCTION TheTaipeiAmericanSchool(TAS)AthleticsHandbookisareferenceguideforstudent-athletesand parent/guardiansconcerningthepoliciesthatgoverninterscholasticathleticsatTAS. Soundreasoning,goodjudgmentandadherencetotheschool’scorevaluesofHonesty,Respect, Responsibility,KindnessandCouragewillbethestandardbywhichsituationsoutsidethesestatedrulesand regulationsaredeterminedandevaluated.
ParticipationintheTASathleticprogramisvoluntary;thus,competitioninathleticsisaprivilegeandnota right.Withthisprivilege,thestudent-athleteisexpectedtoconformtothehighstandardsoftheathletic program.Thisprivilegemayberevokedifthestudent-athletefailsorrefusestocomplywiththespiritofthe rules,policiesandprocedures.
II.TASPHILOSOPHYOFATHLETICS ThefundamentalprincipleforcompetitiveathleticsatTASisservingtheeducationofthestudent.Athletics promotesandsupplementstheregularcurricularprogramatschool.Ourconcernisthepersonaldevelopment ofeachstudent-athlete,andeventhoughwinningisimportant,thecoach’sprimaryinterestisthe student-athletes’personalgrowthandemotionalstability Withthisinmind,eachcoachshouldmakeevery attempttoinstillthefollowinginourstudent-athletes:
a)thecompetitiveurgetoexcel
b)thecommitmenttobethebestthattheycanbe
c)theacceptanceofofficials’decisionswithoutargument
d)anunderstandingoftheirsport
e)theloveandrespectfortheirsport
f)ahighsenseofhonor,dutyandethicalcharacterthatisnecessaryforteamplay
g)theknowledgethatparticipationisitsownreward,andthespecialprivilegesforparticipantsare nottobeexpectedorcondoned
h)acooperativespirit
i)asenseofrepresentingtheircommunity
TASispartneredwiththePositiveCoachingAlliance(PCA),dedicatedtodeveloping“BetterAthletes, BetterPeople”byworkingtoprovideallyouthandhighschoolstudent-athletesapositive,character-building youthsportsexperience.AllcoachescompleteaPCAcertificationeverytwoyears.Pleasevisit https://www.positivecoach.org/formoreinformationonPCA.
III.CONFERENCEAFFILIATION TAScompetesinterscholasticallyasamemberoftheInterscholasticAssociationofSoutheastAsiaSchools (IASAS)alongwithInternationalSchoolBangkok(ISB),theInternationalSchoolofKualaLumpur(ISKL), InternationalSchoolManila(ISM),JakartaInterculturalSchool(JIS),andSingaporeAmerican School(SAS).TASalsocompetesagainstlocalandotheron-islandandoff-islandinternationalschools.
IV.MESSAGETOPARENTS/GUARDIANS Parents/GuardiansarevitaltotheTASathleticsprogram.Theseguidelinesareprovidedtoyoubecauseyour sonordaughterhasindicatedadesiretoparticipateinTASinterscholasticsportsandyouhaveexpressed yourwillingnesstopermityourchildtocompete.Astudentwhoelectstoparticipateinathleticsismakinga choiceofself-disciplineandgoodtraininghabits.Participationinsportsprovidesawealthofopportunities andexperienceswhichassiststudentsinpersonalgrowthanddevelopment.
Bothparenting/guardianingandcoachingareextremelychallengingvocations,andthepartnershipbetween parents/guardiansandcoachesisakeydynamictotheoverallgrowthexperienceofastudent-athlete.By establishinganunderstandingofeachposition,wearebetterabletoaccepttheactionsoftheotherforthe benefitofthestudent-athlete.Asparents/guardians,whenyourchildrenbecomeinvolvedinourprogram, youhavetherighttounderstandtheexpectationsthatareplacedonyourchild.Thisbeginswithclear communicationfromyourstudent-athlete’scoach.
A. Coach/parent/guardianRelationships Ourcoachesareexperienced,professionaleducators.Theyusetheirexperienceandexpertiseto coachyoungmenandwomenandarerequiredtomakejudgmentdecisionsbaseduponevaluationof practiceperformanceandwhattheybelievetobeinthebestinterestofallthoseintheirprogram. Certaintopicscanandshouldbediscussedwithyourstudent-athlete’scoach.
1. Communicationyoucanexpectfromyourcoach
● Philosophyofthecoach
● Expectationsthecoachhasforyourstudent-athleteaswellastheteam
● Locationsandtimesofpractices,contestsandevents(thisinformationisalsoavailableonthe Practice&CompetitionSchedulepageofourathleticswebsite;student-athletesmustconsult withthecoachbeforemissinganyscheduledsessions)
● Teamrequirementsandrules
● Procedurestofollowshouldyourchildbeinjuredduringparticipation
● Disciplineresultingintherestrictionordenialofyourchild’sparticipation
● Theavailabilityofthecoachtospeakwithyouaboutyourchildifyoushouldhaveaconcern
2. Communicationcoachescanexpectfromparents/guardians
● Generalconcernsexpresseddirectlytothecoach(atappropriatetimes)
● Notificationofanyscheduleconflictwhichmayinvolveanabsencefrompracticesora contestwellinadvance
● Notificationofhealthorfamilyconcernsthatmayimpactyourstudent-athlete
● Yoursupportfortheprogramandpositiveencouragementforallinvolved
3. Appropriateconcernstodiscusswithcoaches
● Waystoassistinyourchild’simprovement
● Physicalandmentaltreatmentofyourchild
● Concernsaboutyourchild’sbehavior
4. Issuesnotappropriatetodiscusswithcoaches
● Playingtime
● Strategy,playcalling
● Otherstudent-athletes
5. Keepingathleticsinperspective
● Emphasizethatacademicsmustalwayscomefirst,andassistyourchildwithgoodtime managementstrategies.
● Useathleticsasawaytoteachourchildrenhowtointeractwithotherpeopleduring emotionalsituations.Helpyourchildunderstandthatathleticabilityvarieswithbodymaturity andthateffortisjustasimportant,ifnotmoreimportant,asnaturalability.
6. Supportingtheprogram ● Besupportiveofthecoachingstaff.Beingonasuccessfulteamisimportanttoyour student-athlete.Supportthecoaches’preparationplan.Talktoyourstudent-athletefrequently abouthowthingsaregoingwithhis/hersport.Makearrangementstotalktothecoaches privatelyandearlyaboutperceivedproblems.
● Besupportiveofyourstudent-athlete,ensuringhe/shehastheproperequipmentforthatsport, e.g.shoes.Attendasmanyofyourstudent-athlete’scontestsaspossible.
● Duringtheseason,takeintoconsiderationpracticeandgameswhenplanningfamilyeventsor otheractivities.
● Understandtheneedsofaparticularsport.Sometakemoreequipment,whilesometakemore time.
● Modelpositivebehavior
B. HousingRequirements(UpperSchoolOnly) Anessentialaspectofbeingpartofaninternationalathleticsprogramishostinginvitationals (competitions/tournaments)withourIASASfamilyofschoolsaswellasotherinternationalschools. WhenTAShostsaninvitational/IASAStournament,TASreliesexclusivelyontheTAScommunity toprovidehousingforvisitingstudent-athletes.Thisisreciprocatedwhenourstudent-athletestravel tootherinvitationals/IASAScompetitionsites.Allstudent-athleteswhoparticipateinathletics duringanygivenseasonmusthostaminimumoftwovisitingstudent-athletesforthatseasonifTAS ishostinganyeventsduringthatseason.Anystudent-athletewhodoesnothostinthatseasonwillbe requiredtohostinadifferentseasonduringthesameacademicyear Ifstudent-athletesareunableto house,theyarerequiredtoprovideanalternatehostfamilypriortotheendoftryouts.Failureto complywiththehousingagreementwillresultintheimmediateremovalofthestudent-athletefrom atryoutorateam.Thestudent-athletewillnotreceivecreditforparticipation,andthestudent-athlete willnotqualifyforawards,athleticletters,orcertificates.
Theaccommodationsdonotneedtobefancyorspecial.Hostsarenormallyexpectedtoprovide breakfastanddinnerorlightsnacks,aplacetosleep,andtransportationtoandfromtheschool.Per IASASrules,thereisacurfeweachnightat9pm,oronehourafterthefinalevent/activity Without yoursupport,IASASeventsandinvitationalswouldnotbepossible.[SeeAppendix3Housing]
C. TravelExpenses(UpperSchoolOnly) Parents/GuardianscanexpecttopayapproximatelyNTD$30,000foreachtripiftheirchildis selectedtoparticipateintravelforinvitationalsand/oranIASASchampionshipteam. On any official school trip, all travel must be purchased under the student’s foreign passport (passporton recordwiththeTASadmissionsoffice) that has at least six months’ validity from the date of the trip.Eachfamilyisresponsibleforobtaininganynecessaryvisasfortheirspecifictrip.Oncenotified ofselection,travelparticipantsarerequiredtoturninallapplicabletraveldocuments(suchas passports,ARCs)immediatelytotheathleticdepartmentinordertoidentifyanyissueswellin advanceoftraveldates.Parents/Guardiansmustsigntheacknowledgmentforminorderfor yourchildtotravel ThisformisavailableinAppendix5andisalsoviewableviatheFormspage oftheathleticswebsite.Pleasecalltheathleticsdepartmentfortravel-relatedquestions.
D. PTABoosterClub TheTASPTABoosterClubisanorganizationofvolunteerparents/guardiansofstudentsandother membersofthecommunitywhoareinterestedinprovidingTASstudent-athletesagreatathletics experience.Allteamsbenefitfromtheclub'ssponsorshipofthefollowingactivities:
1. AssistwithhospitalitywhenTAShoststournaments/IASASevents
2. OperateconcessionswiththeAthleticsCouncil
3. Conductpostseasonwrap-upsocials
4. AssistwithcustomizedteamspiritT-Shirts
5. Communicatewiththecommunitytopromoteoursportsteams
Parents/GuardiansareencouragedtosupporttheTASBoosterClubactivitiesbyvolunteeringto becomemembers.ForadditionalinformationonthePTABoosterClub,pleasecontactthebooster connectionrepresentativesattheemail:pta_booster@tas.tw
V.MESSAGETOSTUDENT-ATHLETES Youoweittoyourselftogetthemostfromyourschoolexperiences.Yourforemostresponsibilitiesareto broadenyourselfanddevelopstrengthofcharacter.Youassumealeadershiprolewhenyouareonanathletic team.Thestudentbody,theschoolcommunity,aswellasthelocalcommunityjudgeourschoolbyyour conductandattitudedisplayedwhenyouareparticipatingonasportsteam.Thisleadershiproleprovidesyou anopportunitytocontributegreatlytoschoolspiritandcommunitypride.Youarearolemodel,especially foryoungerstudents.Remembertosetagoodexample.
A. CODEOFCONDUCT/SPORTSMANSHIP TheTASvaluesofHonesty,Respect,Responsibility,KindnessandCourageserveasthebedrockfor ourstudent-athletes’conductinallaspectsoftheirathleticsexperience.ItisimportantthataTAS student-athlete’sbehaviorisabovereproachatschool,intheclassroom,andduringcompetition—this isespeciallyimportantforthosewhoearntheprivilegetorepresentTASatotherhostIASASschools. Allstudent-athletesshouldtreateveryonetheycomeincontactwithatschoolwithrespect;this includestheathleticdepartmentadministrativestaff,facilitiesmanagers,andthecustodialstaff.
ParticipationinTASathleticsprogramsisaprivilege,notaright.Toearnthatprivilege, administrators,coaches,andstudent-athletesmustconductthemselvesaspositiverolemodelswho exemplifygoodcharacterinamannerconsistentwiththefollowingprinciplespreceding,during,and followingathleticsevents:
Taipei American School expects spectators at athletic events to adhere to the highest standards for good sportsmanship; all spectators must be respectful of players, coaches, officials, and other spectators. We encourage applause and cheering, but we prohibit critical or derogatory comments made to anyone involved in the event. We believe that the game itself should be left to the players, coaches, and officials, and place great importance on the principles of sportsmanship and the ideal of pursuing victory with honor.
- Exhibit respect and courtesy toward all participants, including opposing student-athletes and coaches, and officials;
- Exercise restraint in your actions, both physical and verbal, towards other participants;
- Comment about other institutions, coaches, and student-athletes only in a positive manner;
- Refrain from making public comments critical of officials or the quality of their work.
Failuretofollowthesestandardscouldresultinapenalty,asprescribedbytheUS/MS Administration,AthleticDirector,and/orIASAS(Pleaseseeappendix8forthePCATripleImpact CompetitorPledge).
B. MISCELLANEOUS 1. Initiations/Hazing/Bullying
Student-athletesareexpectedtobeleadersandmentorsforyoungerstudents.Initiationrituals, hazing,andbullyingarenotacceptableandwillnotbetolerated.Weexpectourstudent-athletesto leadbyexampleandleaveapositivelegacyduringtheirtimeatTAS.
2. Lockerroomconduct
Studentsecurityandsafetyinthelockerroomfacilityareprioritiesofthecoachingstaff.Each student-athleteisresponsibleforassistinginkeepingthelockerroomareaclean,safe,andsecure.
•Lockerroomusersareexpectedtobemindfulofsafetyatalltimes.
•Lockandre-checkyourlockerbeforeleavingthelockerroom.
•Wheneverpossible,donotsharelockersorshareyourcombinationwithanyotherperson.
•Reportanymissingitemstoyourcoachoradministratorimmediately
•Cleanyourareaasyouleaveeachday
•Treatthefacilitywithrespect.
3. SocialMedia
Student-athletesareremindedtoalwaysusegoodjudgmentwhenusingsocialmedia.Thinktwice beforepostingonInstagram,TikTok,Facebook,Twitter,orothersocialmediaplatforms.An individual’sonlinebehaviorshouldreflectthesamestandardsofrespectthatonewoulduse face-to-face.Socialmediavenues,includingblogsandphotoandvideosharingsites,areverypublic; whatyoucontributeleavesadigitalfootprint.Donotpostanythingyouwouldn'twantfriends, enemies,parents/guardians,teachers,orafutureemployertosee.
Reportanyinappropriateuseofsocialmedia—includingcyberbullyingandharassment—toacoach, teacheroradministratorimmediately
4. Language
Profanitywillnotbetoleratedatanytime.
VI.UNIFORMSANDEQUIPMENT Alluniforms/equipmentissuedtostudent-athletesisownedbyTAS.Pleasetreatouruniforms/equipment withrespect.Uniformsmayshrink,fade,orbleedcolorifwashedinhotwater Inaddition,ourlogos, numbers,andscreensmaycrackandpeeloffiftemperaturesettingsforwashinganddryingaretoohot. Therefore,donotwashuniformsinhotwaterandavoiddryingonhottemperaturesettings.Pleasewash uniformsincoldwaterandhangtodry Besuretoreadthetagsontheclothforwashinganddrying instructions.Whenindoubt,speaktothecoachbeforelaunderinguniforms.Iftheuniformneedstobe replaced,thestudent-athletewillbeexpectedtopayforthereplacementitem.
Itistheresponsibilityofthestudent-athletetopersonallysignoutandreturnallschoolissuedequipmentto theircoachattheendoftheirseason.Allteamuniformsandequipmentaretobereturnedtothecoach
immediatelyafterthelastpractice,contest,orscheduledmeetingbythecoach. Student-athletesshouldnevergivetheirschoolissuedequipmentoruniformtoanyone elsetoreturnforthem.Coacheskeepaccuraterecordsofschoolissuedinventory,andif thereareanyitemsnotreturnedattheendoftheseason,thestudent-athletewillbeplaced onanindebtedlist.Student-athletesarenotpermittedtokeeptheiruniformsattheendofa season.Athleticuniformsarecostlytoreplace,andmanyofouruniformsarecustom madeandcannotbematched.Student-athleteswhoareindebtedwillnotbeissuedanyotherschooluniform orprotectiveequipmentforanothersportseasonuntiltheycleartheirindebtednesswiththecoachorathletic office.Iftheuniformislost,altered,orruined,thestudent-athletewillbeheldresponsibleatthe replacementcostofNT$4000(forany/allofauniformset).Coacheswillalsobeinstructedtowithholdthe presentationofathleticawardsuntilthemissingitemsofinventoryhavebeenreturnedorpaidfor Seniors willnotbeissueddiplomasandcap/gownsforgraduationceremonyuntilalloutstanding equipment/uniformshavebeenreturnedormonetarilyreimbursed.
Uniformsmustcoverundergarments;spandexmustbethesamecolorastheuniform.Hatsand/orheadbands shouldbeofauniformcolorandconsistentwithteammates.Headcoacheswilldetermineappropriate practiceattire.Allstudentsmustdressindesignatedareasandnotinpublic.Allathleticdepartment uniforms,gear,andequipmentwilladheretotheTASAthleticsStyleGuide[SeeAppendix4TASStyle Guide].
VII.SPORTSMEDICINE TheSportsMedicineTeamiscomposedofthreecertifiedathletictrainers(ATs)whosemissionistoserve TASstudent-athletesbyprovidingcomprehensivehealthcaretooptimizeoutcomes.Athletictrainersare highlyqualified,multi-skilledhealthcareprofessionalswhocollaboratewithphysicianstoprovideprimary care,injuryandillnessprevention,wellnesspromotionandeducation,emergentcare,examinationand clinicaldiagnosis,therapeuticinterventionandrehabilitationofinjuriesandmedicalconditions.Intheevent ofastudent-athleteinjury,theATswillbethefirstlineofdefenseandwillbetheonlypersonneltomake returntoplaydecisions.
Iftheinjuryisaconcussion,theTASconcussionmanagementprotocolwillbeactivated.Aconcussion affectsnotjustastudent-athlete’sathleticparticipation,butalsoacademicparticipationandoverall well-being.Forthesereasons,TAShasamultidisciplinaryteamoffacultyandadministration,the ConcussionManagementTeam(CMT),tosupportstudentswhohavesufferedaheadinjuryorconcussion throughouttheirrecovery TheCMT’spurposeistooversee,manage,andguideaninjuredstudentthrougha gradualreturntotheclassroomandsport.TheCMTwillimplementanindividualizedConcussion ManagementPlandesignedwiththelatestrecommendedproceduresandprotocolstosupportrecovery TheseincludeagradualReturntoLearn(RTL)ProtocolandReturntoParticipation(RTP)Protocol.The ConcussionManagementPlanwillhelpguidestudentsbacktosuccess.
TAShastwoathletictrainingfacilitieslocatedinroom2C33AoftheLiuLimArtsCenterandroom2H29of theHennessyUpperSchoolBuilding.Sportsmedicineservicesareprovidedforourstudent-athletes throughouttheschooldayaswellasafterschool.Ourathletictrainer(s)willbeoncampusforall TAS-sponsoredactivitieswherethereisahigherriskofinjury
Ifyourstudent-athleteisinjuredorhasconcernsabouttheirhealth,he/sheshouldbookanappointment onlinehttps://outlook.office365.com/book/SMTbooking@tas.edu.tw/orviaQRcode,ideallybeforeseeinga doctor(unlessanemergency)sowecannavigatenextstepsandcommunicatetocoachestheplanofcare.
Deliveringearlyandeffectivehealthcareinterventionshasbeenshowntoleadtobetteroutcomes.The athletictrainerswillcommunicatewithyouifaseriousinjuryarisesorifweseeyourstudent-athlete frequently
MedicalExaminations -AllstudentsarerequiredtodownloadaMedicalExaminationFormaccessiblevia theStudentHealthInfopageoftheathleticssiteandcompleteamedicalexaminationformconductedbya medicaldoctorpriortotryingoutforanysportatTAS. This is an annual requirement TheNurses’Office willfollowuponanyteammemberwhohasasignificanthealthalertand/ordoesnothaveayearlymedical examinationformonfile.Anystudentwithoutamedicalexaminationformpriortothestartoftryouts,will beunabletotryoutforthatseasonuntiltheyhavecompletedtheyearlymedicalexamination.
VIII.SPORTSPERFORMANCE&STRENGTHANDCONDITIONING TheTigerHealthandWellnessCenterisopenonlytoTASstudentsandfaculty Therearetwostrengthand conditioningcoachesonstaff.Student-athletesarehighlyencouragedtousethefacilitiesduringallhoursof operation(6amto7pmonweekdays,9:00-12:00,13:00-16:00onSaturdays).
IX.ACADEMICRESPONSIBILITIES A. An“F”inanyclassexcludesanstudent-athletefromallparticipation(subjecttoadminreview)
B. Three“Ds”wouldrequireaconferencewithteachers,administratorsandtheathleticdirectorbefore IASASparticipationisallowed.
C. Inmostcasesitwillbeastudent-athlete’squartergradethatwillbethedeterminingfactor
D. Tofacilitatethepolicy,thefollowingwilloccur:
a. Counselorsandteachersarenotifiedofallsportsrostersassoonaspossibleaftertheselection ofteams
b. AtfourweekspriortoIASASalistofallvarsityplayerswillbegiventoUSteachers
c. TeacherscanthennotifytheADofstudent-athleteproblems.Allpartiescanthenwork togethertoimprovethestudent-athlete’sacademicstanding
d. AttwoweekspriortoIASAS,nochangeswillbemadeandrosterswillbesubmittedtothe hostschool
E. Makeupwork:Theschoolpolicystatesthatstudent-athleteshaveuntiltheFridayfollowingan IASAStournamenttomakeupwork.Workthatisduethedayofdepartureshouldbeturnedinprior. NotestsorquizzeswillberequiredforanIASASstudent-athletesduringthefirsttwodaysfollowing anIASASevent.ALLmissedtestsmaybemadeupasearlyasthethirddayfollowingtheir tournamentatthediscretionoftheteacher.Itistheresponsibilityofthestudent-athletetoplana makeupstrategywiththeirteacher
X.SIGN-UPS,ASSESSMENTS,TRYOUTS&SELECTIONS Sign-upsforeachseasonwillbeavailableontheTASathleticswebsiteatthestartoftheschoolyearby clickingthefollowingappropriatelinksontheFORMSpage.Forspecificdatesandofferings,please referencetheSportsOfferingsMatrix(Appendix1).Inordertotryoutorparticipateintheirsport,astudent mustfirstmeetthefollowingrequirements:
● Avalidmedicalexamination(shouldbeonfilewiththeschoolnurse'sofficebythefirstdayof school)
● Completedsportssign-upviatheTASAthleticswebsite
● Impacttest(high-risksportsonly)
Oncesignedup,athletesandparents/guardianscanexpectinformationonassessmentsformiddleschool programsandtryoutsforupperschoolprogramsfromtheheadcoachapproximatelyoneweekpriortothe firstcontact.Studentsareonlypermittedtoassessortryoutforonesport.Ifthestudentdoesnotwishto continuewiththesportorgetscut,thestudentmaythenrequest,throughtheathleticsdepartment,an opportunitytoattendtheirsecondpreferencesport.
(MS)ASSESSMENTS Coacheswillassessstudentsandplacethemonanappropriateteamforthat sport.Onceassignedtoateam,studentswillknowwhenandwheretheteamwillpracticeeachweek. Studentsandparentscanexpectaweeklyemailfromthecoachoftheteamtoremindstudentsofpractices fortheupcomingweekandanychangestotheschedule.Onceplacedonateam,attendanceiscompulsory (US)TRYOUTS.Individualswhoplantotryoutforateammustmakeeveryefforttobeatthefirst dayoftryouts.Inthecaseofextenuatingcircumstances,individualsneedtonotifythecoachandAthletic Directorpriortothefirstdayoftryouts.
TryoutsshouldlastnolongerthanfivedaysforUSstudent-athletes.Coacheswillnotifyindividuals verballyoncetheyselecttheirseasonroster Squadselectionisbasedonabilityandcutsaremadeatthe discretionofthecoach.Coacheswillprovideanassessmentforallstudent-athletesinvolvedinfinalcuts.Ifa student-athletetriesoutforateamandisnotselectedinthefirstroundofcuts,he/shecanbeinvitedtotry outforanothersportaftercoordinatingwiththeheadcoach.
SELECTIONS(IASAS) Invarioussportsprograms,IASASrostersarenotreflectiveofateam’s seasonroster CoachesmustselecttheirIASASrosters(tobeturnedintohostschools)nolaterthanthe Tuesdaytwoweeksprecedingthetournamentunlessotherwisestatedbythehostschool(IASASrule). Student-athletesshouldalwaysconsultthecoachbeforemissinganytryout/practice,andnostudent-athlete shouldquitanysportwithoutfirstconsultingthecoach.
XI.TRAINING/PRACTICESESSIONS In-seasonstudent-athletesarerequiredtobeatallscheduledpracticesandcompetitionsunlessexcusedby theirheadcoach.Student-athletesareencouragedtocommunicateassoonaspossiblewiththeirheadcoach toresolveanyscheduleconflicts.Additionally,duetothemyriadschoolactivitiesthatmanyofour student-athletesalsoparticipatein,teammeetingsandgatheringswillnormallynottakeplaceduringthe schoolday
Practicesoccurintwotimeblocks.Earlypracticesarefrom3:45pm-5:15pm(allowsstudent-athletestoreach the5:30pmbus).Latepracticeisfrom5:15-6:45pm.Coacheswillnotifyparents/guardiansinadvanceifa practicewillprecludetheuseofthelatebus(latepractice).PracticesarenotscheduledonSundaysorspecial holidayssuchasChristmasDay,Thanksgiving,andDoubleTen.Theremaybeopportunitiestoschedule optionalpracticesatthesetimesbutstudent-athletesarenotrequiredtoattendthesesessions.Student-athletes neednotbeexcusedtocompletetestsorhomeworkwhichcanbecompletedduringfreeperiodsoratother
times(makeupworkfollowinginvitationalsareallowable).Consultationwithindividualteachersisoften helpfulinresolvingtheseissues.
Additionally,theathleticdepartmentwillprovideandmonitorOpenGymswhenfacilitiesareavailableto promoteopenplay SeethePractice&CompetitionScheduleforinformationonOpenGymtimes.
XII.SPORTSPECIFICTRAINING(SST) TheathleticdepartmentoffersseasonalSSTsessionstoprovideadditionaltimetocounteractmanyofthe athleticchallengesthatourcoachesandstudent-athletesfaceatthestartofeachsportsseason.Thesesessions aredesignedaspre-seasontrainingsessions.Student-athletesrosteredonanin-seasononateamMAYNOT participateinSSTsduringthatseason.ObjectivesofSSTsessionsmightincludeimprovingcardiovascular endurance,footwork,teamchemistry,strengthandexplosion,andtheunderstandingoffundamental movementsanddrills.SeethePractice&CompetitionScheduleforSSTsessiontimes.
1. SSTFitness: SSTFitnessofferingsoccuruptofourtimeseveryweekduringthefallseasonforMS(the offeringisdependentuponavailabilityofcoachesandnumberofsign-ups).Anyandall willingstudent-athletesfromGrade6-12areeligibletoattendSSTFitnessifoffered.The objectiveofthesesessionsistoconsistentlyprovidearesourceforallTASstudent-athletesto improvetheirphysicalfitnessandathleticabilityinpreparationforthesport/activityoftheir choice.
2.
SeasonalSportSSTGuidelines(USonly): A. AllinterestedUSstudent-athletescantakepartinseasonalsportSSTofferingsin additiontoFitness.
B. SeasonalsportSSTsessionsareonlyofferedintheseasonleadinguptothe competitiveseason.
C. Atleast2(nomorethan3)sessionsareofferedperweekincludingSaturdaymornings forapplicableprograms.Thesesessionsmaybesplitbygender(ProgramLeaderswill determinethissplit).
D. SSTsessionsaremandatory Student-athletesmayhaveoneexcusedabsenceper season(student-athletesmustcoordinatewithSSTcoach/leaderatleast24-hoursin advance).
E. VarsitycoachesineachrespectivesportcanpopinorbrieflyviewanSSTsession.
F SSTsessionswillbeallottedbasedonfacilityavailability,programofferingsandthe generalinterestinthesportamongstudent-athletes.
3.SSTInstructionandImplementation: SSTcurriculumcanbedeliveredinavarietyofways.Theathleticdepartmentwillwork closelywithallProgramLeaderstocreatethebesttrainingatmospherepossible.Eachvarsity headcoachisconsideredaProgramLeader,unlessotherwisespecified.ProgramLeaders collaboratewithallothercoacheswithintheprogram,theathleticdepartment,their student-athletesandpotentialtrainers.Examples:
▪ ProgramLeadersareprohibitedfromcoachingSSTsessionsinthesamesport(except inrarecircumstances).Allothercoaches/teachersareeligibletocoachSSTsessions.
▪ TheProgramLeadercollaborateswithcoaches/assistantstodesigncurriculumduring SST.
▪ TheProgramLeaderorSSTCoach(es)distributestheSSTroutinedirectlyto participatingstudent-athletesforexecution.
▪ AllSSTcoacheswilltakeattendanceateachsession.
▪ SSTattendanceiscompulsoryandanyparticipantabsencesmustbecommunicatedto thecoachatleast24hoursinadvance.
▪ Student-athletesmayonlyparticipateinoneSSTsessionaday Forexample,a student-athletemaynotdoSSTfitness(earlysession)andSSTsoccer(latesession).
XIII.MIDDLESCHOOLATHLETICSPROGRAM TheMiddleSchoolathleticsprogramisdesignedtomaximizestudent-athletes’participationandtoprovide themwithagreaterrangeofchoice.Theprogramoffersseparateteamsforstudent-athletesinGrade6and combinedteamsforstudent-athletesinGrade7and8.Althoughnostudent-athleteswillbecutfromthese teams,ProgramLeaderswillassessplayersanddividestudent-athletesintoteamsbasedontheirgradeand abilitylevel.Thenumberofteamsofferedwillbedependentonthenumberofinterestedparticipantstrying outforthesport.Duetofacilityandcoachinglimitationsforsomesports(e.g.badminton,golf,tennis), student-athletesmaybeaskedtochoosetheirsecondpreferencesport.
TeamStructure: ▪ Coacheswillassessanddividestudent-athletesintoteamsbasedonability/skilllevel
▪ Grade6student-athleteswillnotbeallowedtomoveuptoaGrade7&8team.Atthe discretionoftheathleticdirector,Grade6student-athletesandteamswillattimes competealongsidegrade7and8teams(i.e.trackandfield,swimming).
▪ TheGrade7&8Blueteamswillcompeteweekly,whileallotherteamswillcompete lessoften.
▪ ProperimplementationofUpperSchoolsportphilosophiesandstrategywilloccur
▪ SeethebelowMSteamnamingconvention,withteamnameslistedbyskilllevelfrom highest(Blue)tolowest(White).Ifsign-upnumbersnecessitatemorethanfourteams ateithertheGrade6ortheGrade7&8level,additionalteamnameswillbe differentiatedusingnumbers(e.g.White1andWhite2teams).
Belowaretheauthorizedteamcontacts(practices/competition)foreachlevelofparticipation.Contactsare inclusiveofgames.TherearenoscheduledcontactsforSundays.
TEAM CONTACTS Teamswillnotbeginpracticeswithoutacoachpresent.Noequipmentistobesuppliedtoteammembers withoutdirectsupervision.
XIV.AWARDS Varsity,JVandfreshmanawardsarepresentedatthecompletionofeachUSsportsseason.
TASAthleticAwardsandStandards(USOnly) Certificate of Participation –Presentedtoallfreshmanandjuniorvarsitystudent-athletescompleting theseasoningoodstanding.
Varsity Letter Certificate -Presentedtoallstudent-athletescompletingtheseasoningoodstanding thatarenotreceivingthe“SportsLetterAward”(below).
Sports Letter Award (“T”) -Presentedtoallvarsitystudent-athletesthatmadeapersonal commitmenttoattendallpracticessetbytheheadcoachandcontributepositivelytotheteam;follow behavioralguidelines;beastudent-athleteingoodstandingthroughouttheseason;andbeselectedfor theIASASTravelingTeamorplaytwoconsecutiveyearsontheVarsitySquad.
Coach’s Choice Award -anall-encompassingawardpresentedtoonevarsity,JVandfreshman student-athleteperteam;maybepresentedforleadership,character,hustle,sportsmanship, commitmentetc.
M.V.P -Presentedtoonestudent-athletepervarsityteamasselectedbythecoachingstaff.
IASAS Scholar -Awardedtoastudent-athletewhotakespartinatleasttwoIASASeventsandearns acumulativeGPAof4.0orabove.
Sports Lettering Criteria (US Only)
Student-athletesmustmakeapersonalcommitmenttoattendallpracticessetbyhis/hercoachand contributepositivelytotheteam;followbehavioralguidelines;beastudentingoodstanding throughouttheseason;beselectedfortheIASASTravelingTeamorplaytwoconsecutiveyearson thevarsitysquad.
Thebelowliststhetotalnumberofeligiblestudent-athleteswhomayletterforeachsportsteam.
BoysandGirls
CrossCountry(IASASsquad+1)
BoysandGirls
Soccer (IASASsquad)
BoysandGirls
Volleyball (IASASsquad+2)
GirlsandBoys
Basketball (IASASsquad)
BoysRugby (IASASsquad+2)
GirlsandBoys
Swimming (IASASsquad+4)
GirlsTouch(IASASsquad+2)
BoysandGirls
Tennis (IASASsquad+3)
BoysandGirls
Badminton (IASASsquad+3)
BoysandGirlsGolf (IASASsquad+2)
BoysandGirls
Baseball/Softball (IASASsquad+1)
BoysandGirls
Track&Field(IASASsquad+4)
XV.STAFFDIRECTORY SIGN-UP DATES TRYOUT/ ASSESSMENT STARTDATE SCHOOL GRADE PROGRAMOFFERINGS SEASON DATES
USSEASON1/MSFALLSEASON
8/1-8/11/2024 8/21/2024 US CrossCountry,Soccer,Volleyball
8/1-8/11/2024 8/16/2024
8/1-8/11/2024 8/16/2024
8/19-10/9/2024 (10/19forvarsity)
Grade7/8 CrossCountry,Soccer(Girls),Softball,Tennis, Volleyball 8/19-10/9/2024
Grade6 Badminton,Baseball,CrossCountry,Soccer(Girls), Softball
8/19-10/9/2024
8/1-8/11/2024 8/16/2024 USSST Basketball,Rugby,Swimming,Tennis,Touch 8/19-10/9/2024
8/1-8/11/2024 8/16/2024 MS Fitness 8/19-10/9/2024
USSEASON2/MSWINTERSEASON
8/1-8/11/2024 10/23/2024 US Basketball,Rugby,Swimming,Tennis,Touch 10/28/2024-1/17/205 (1/25forvarsity)
10/2-10/13/2024 10/12/2024 Grade7/8 Basketball(Boys),Rugby(Boys),Swimming,Touch Rugby(Girls) 10/23-12/11/2024
10/2-10/13/2024 10/12/2024 Grade6 Rugby(Boys),Swimming,TouchRugby(Girls) 10/23-12/11/2024
8/1-8/11/2024 10/17/2024 USSST Badminton,Baseball,Golf,Softball,Track&Field 11/5-1/17/2025 USSEASON3
8/1-8/11/2023 2/5/2024 US Badminton,Baseball,Golf,Softball,Track&Field 2/3-3/27/2025(4/12for varsity)
USSEASON4/MSSPRINGSEASON
3/8-3/29/2025 4/10/2025
Grade7/8 Badminton,Baseball,Basketball(Girls),Golf,Soccer (Boys),Track&Field 4/16-5/23/2025
3/8-3/29/2025 4/10/2025 Grade6 Basketball,Soccer(Boys),Track&Field,Volleyball 4/16-5/23/2025
8/1-8/11/2025 4/10/2025 USSST CrossCountry,Soccer,Volleyball 4/16-5/23/2025
NOTE: Offerings, dates and schedules subject to change
PleaseseetheSchedulepageoftheathleticswebsite(accessibleunderInsideAthletics)toviewalistofpracticeandgametimesfor boththecurrentandupcomingweek.
US/MSsign-upstakeplacepriortothestartofanewschoolyear;USstudentsmaysignupforallthreeseasons.USmakeup sign-updatestypicallyopentwoweekspriortotryouts/assessments.MSsign-upswillcloseapproximatelyoneweekpriorto assessmentstartdates.
SSTs:StudentscanonlysignupforONEsportSSTeachseason;enrollmentcapsapply.MSstudentsmayparticipateinFitness duringtheircompetitiveseason.Thesearedrop-insessions.Studentsarelimitedtooneathleticssessionperday. PhysicalexamsarerequiredtobesubmittedannuallytotheTASHealthOfficeforallstudent-athletesparticipatinginathletics.
Fordaily/weeklyup-to-datepracticeandcompetitionschedulespleasevisit https://www.tas.edu.tw/athletics/inside-athletics/schedule
Appendix2Parent&Student-AthleteConcussionRoadmap Ifastudent-athletesustainsaconcussion,theyarerequiredtocompleteTASReturn-to-LearnProtocol& TASReturn-to-ParticipationProtocolthatwillbesharedwithstudent-athleteandfamily.
Appendix3.1Housing–IASASRulesandGuidelines I.A.S.A.SRULES&GUIDELINES (Revised:05/06) Each participant and his/her parent/guardian must sign and return this form before traveling or hosting. By doingso,theyacknowledgethattheyfullyunderstandandagreetoabidebytheseRULES&GUIDELINES.
PARTICIPANTS 1 Smoking, drinking alcohol, drug abuse, cheating, deceit, inappropriate sexual behavior, flagrant curfewviolations and violations of the “off-limits” areas as wellasaidingandabettinganyoftheabovewillnotbepermittedduring anyIASASevent
When a student commits an infraction relating to alcohol, tobacco, drug abuse, cheating, deceit, disrespect, flagrant curfew / “off limits” areas violations, as well as aiding and abettinganyoftheabove,thefollowingshall apply:
i Thestudentmaynolongerparticipateinthatconvention
ii Thestudentwillbesenthomeathis/herparent/guardians’expenseifitisfeasibletodoso
iii Uponreturntoschool,thefollowingconsequenceswillapply:
● Appropriatecounselingwillberequired
● Thestudentwillberequiredtospend all freeperiodsandbreaks(includinglunchbreaks)ina supervisedenvironment Thisconsequencewilllastfor20schooldaysfollowingthe determinationoftheinfractionoftheIASASrule
● Thestudentmustleavecampusattheendoftheregularschooldayandmaynotcometoschool onweekends/holidaysforaperiodof40instructionaldays Anyexceptionsmusthave administrativeapproval,ie additionalstudy,bandconcert,curriculartrips
● Thestudentwillbeexcludedfromco-curricularactivitiesforaperiodof40schooldays followingthedeterminationoftheinfraction.ThestudentwillbeexcludedfromanyIASAS season/activitythatbeginswithinthis40-dayperiod.
● Consequencesrelatedtothirdsportseasoninfractionsmaycarryovertothefollowingschool yearincasesoflatediscovery.
● RevocationofIASASAwards:Studentswillbeineligibleforanyawardspertainingtothe activity.
● OtherIndividualSchool’sConsequences: Dependingontheseverityandspecificsofthe infraction,individualIASASschoolsmaylevyotherconsequencesaspertheirschool policy/handbooks,e.g.out-of-schoolsuspension,exclusionfromallIASASeventsforoneyear.
iv. For a second offense, the student will automatically be excludedforonecalendaryearfromallIASASevents, includingthesameconventionthefollowingyear.
v If at any time a studentissuspendedfromfurthercompetitionorinvolvementinanevent,thentheonlyresults affectedwillbethosehappeningaftertheinfraction,andallpre-infractionresultswillstand
vi ConsequenceswillbecarriedoverifthestudenttransferstoanotherIASASschool
2 Participants must notify coaches of hosts before leaving tournament/convention sites Exploration of the local environmentwillnotbepermittedwithouttheknowledgeandconsentofthehostparent/guardian/guardian
3. Undernocircumstancesmayhousingassignmentsbechanged.
4. Allvisitingstudentsmustreturntothehostfamilies’housebeforecurfew-assetbythehostschool.Telephonecalls willbemadetoeachstudenteverynighttoensurethatallstudentshavereturnedsafelyandontime.Oncea studentisinandhasansweredthecurfewcallhe/shemaynotleavethehouse.Note,however,thatshouldanevent
finishsolatethatstudentshavelessthanonehourtomakecurfew,thecurfewwillbeextendedsothattheyhaveat leastonehourtomakecurfew
5. Alllawsofthehostcountrymustbeobserved.Guidelinesaretobeprovidedbyhostschoolsasrequired.
6. NodisciplinaryactionwillbetakenbytheTournament/ConventionDirectorwithoutdirectcommunicationwith therespectivecoach/sponsorortripAdministrator.
7 Thehostschoolwillarrangetransporttoandfromtheairportaswellasthetournament/conventionsite
8. Anyproblemsarisingduringtheconventionshouldbereportedimmediatelytothehostschoolforcorrective measures.
9 Studentmedicalreleaseformswillbeavailableattheconventionsiteeachdayoftheevent
10 AllstudentsmustcarrytheirTournament/ConventionIdentificationCardswiththem
HOSTFAMILIES 1. All host families will be provided with complete Tournament/Convention details (schedules, curfews, policies, procedures,emergencyphonenumbersforcoachesandimportanttournamentpersonnel,etc.).
2. Host parent/guardians will not offer housing unless one of the parent/guardians is present for the duration ofthetournament/convention.
3. Hosts are expected to cooperate with Tournament/Convention Director in ensuring student compliance with all IASASpoliciesrelatingtoparticipation.
4 Any student who shows reluctance to fully comply with the above rules and regulations shall be reported to the Tournament/Convention Director who will report the matter to the student’s coach and Administrator in charge withtheexpectationthatactionwillbetaken
All participants must comply with the group’s established dress code on both departing and return flights, as well as closing awards ceremonies The TAS travel dress coderequiresallparticipantstodressfortripsandawardceremonies usingthefollowingguidelines*:
A. Blackpantsorskirts
B. TASpolotravelshirt
C. Boysmustwearbelts
D Nohats
E Girls’skirtsmustbeatleastkneelength
F. ClosingCeremony:Dressshoes noflip-flops
G. On travel days only (for departing and returning flights): conservative, clean, closed-toe shoes in excellent condition;shoeswithlacesmustbelacedandtied.
*Note: Failure to comply with the dress code may result in a student not traveling or partaking in the closing award ceremony. IASASrulesapplytoallgroupstravelingoverseasandduringeventshostedbyTASthatincludeoverseasteams. Thatis,theserulesapplytoinvitationals,exchanges,etc.andarenotrestrictedtoIASASevents.
SomeSuggestionsforHosting The TAS Athletic Department would like to thank you for hosting our guests! OpeningyourhomestohostvisitingstudentsisanimportantpartofIASAS,aswellasotherschoolsinthe internationalcommunity.Thewonderfulculturalexchangesandathleticcompetitionswhichbenefitour UpperSchoolstudentswouldnotbepossiblewithoutyourwarmhospitality.Thefollowingisalistof frequentlyaskedquestionsandsuggestionsthatcanhelpyourfamilyandguestshaveapositiveexperience.
● HostFamilyPrimaryResponsibilities ○ Hostfamiliesarerequiredtoprovideguestsaplacetosleep,transportation,food,laundry,and awarmwelcome.Pleasetreatthestudentsyouhostthewayyouwouldwantyourown childrentobetreated.
HOSTINGFAQs What are the IASAS Rules?
IASASrulesareincludedinthehousingrequestletterandarealsoincludedinthisappendix.Allhost studentsandvisitingstudentsareexpectedtoabidebytheIASASrulesandguidelines,includingadherence tothe9:00pmcurfew.Studentsmustacknowledgeandreadtherulesinouronlinesign-up,butareview togetherwithyoursonordaughterisimportanttoensureyouarefamiliarwiththerules.Studentsarenot allowedtochangetheirhousingarrangements.
When should I pick up and/or drop off my guests at TAS?
Pickupanddropofftimesforeachdayarelistedonyourhostingsheet.Pleasenotethatsometimesflights aredelayedorvisitinggroupsexperiencelostluggage,visadelays,orheavytrafficonthehighway Wedo ourbesttoestimatearrivalpickuptimesandkeepourwelcometalksasbriefaspossibletogetyouonyour wayhomewithyourguests.Bepreparedtobeflexible.Starttimesandscheduleswillbeprovidedtohost familiesforeachhostingevent.Youneedtoprovidetransportationdailyusingthemodeoftransportthatyou normallyuse.ThetimetheyneedtobeatschoolonSundayisdependentontheirflightdeparture;that informationisincludedatthebottomofyourhostingsheet.
How do visiting students get to our homes when they arrive?
Pleaseplantopickupyourvisitorandtheirsuitcasesbycarortaxiatthesuggestedtimeanddate.
Planning for Arrival Day Food Arrivaldaydinnershouldbesomethingeasyandflexible;thisissoyoudonotendupbeingdisappointed thatyouspentalotoftimeplanningamealthatgetscoldduetoateam’slatearrival.Iftheteamarrivesearly andyourhomeisnearschool,youmaybeabletoeatanearlydinnerinTianmuwithyourguests.Inmost cases,flightsdonotarriveearlyenough,andthestudentsaretiredandreadytoheadhometoeatandrestas soonaspossible.
How will students get back and forth to school?
Weaskthatyouaccompanyyoursonordaughtertopickupyourguestsonarrivaldayifitisconvenient. Eacheveningitisimportanttodiscusswithyourguestswhattimetheyneedtoleavetobeoncampusforthe startofthenextday Pleasehelpmakesuretheywakeupontimetoeatbeforeheadingtoschool.Youor
yoursonordaughtershouldexpecttoaccompanyyourTASguestbyprivatecar,taxi,bus,orMRTifit worksforyourlocation.Theycanreturnbytaxioryournormalmethodoftransportyouusuallyusewith yourson/daughter
When we are unable to drive them, are taxis OK to use? MRT? Yes,thestudentswhovisithavetakentaxisandtheMRTeachyear Instructallstudentsnevertotravelin taxisalone.Theymustbeaccompaniedbyahostwhentraveling.Wedonotallowthemtotravelalone. Weassigntheminhousesbypairstomakethiseasier Iftheymusttakeataxi,youareexpectedtopaytheir taxifare;youcangivethemanestimateofwhatitshouldcosteachdirectionsotheyknowaheadoftime whattoexpect.Remindthemtoalwayscarrytheirbluecardswithyourphonenumberandaddressin Chinesewrittenonthem.ItishelpfultohaveamapwithChinesenotationsifyourhouseishardtofind. StudentsmayalsotaketheMRTifthatistheeasiestandmosteconomicalwaytotraveltoyourhome.They mustbeaccompaniedbyyourson/daughteroraparent/guardian/hostfamilymembertoensurethey knowwheretogetonandoff.Pleaseprovideamapandgooverdetails(stationnames,locations;time travel,etc.)ifyouintendtohavethemusetheMRT
Where will they eat dinners?
Thefirstnighttheyarriveitishighlypossibletheywilljoinyoufordinner,dependingupontheirarrival time.Hostsareresponsibleforprovidingbreakfastanddinner;ifyoutakeyourguestoutforameal,youare expectedtopayforyourguests.Duringthedaytime,studentsareexpectedtopayfortheirownlunches. Pleaseremembercurfewisat9:00pmeachevening(exceptionforSaturdayiftheawardsbanquetrunslate). Dinnerplansshouldnotgolateaseveryoneneedstobehomebeforethecurfewdeadlinetoreceivethe curfewcall.Itisnotappropriatetotakeyourguestsouttodinnerandkeepthemoutaftercurfew
What kind of sleeping arrangements work best?
Weaskthatyouputthestudentssomewherewithadoortheycanclose,preferablyinthesameroom.Allof ourvisitorsliveintropicalcountries,sotheymayappreciateaheaterorextrablanketsduringTaipei’scooler months.
Must we have a bed for each student?
Abedispreferred,butcotsand/orsleepingbagswithamattressonthefloorareacceptable.Appropriate cushioningonthefloorisimportanttoensurecomfortandsufficientsleep.Someofourlocalstorescarry greatinflatablemattresses(NT$1400-2000)whichcanbeinflatedanddeflatedelectronically;thesecomein handywhenyouhavehousegueststhroughouttheyear
Must a parent/guardian always be home when the students are here?
Yes;oneorbothTASparent/guardiansmustbelivinginthehouse,sleepingthereatnight,aswellas welcomingthestudentshomeeacheveningandhopefullybeavailabletohelpwithtransportation.We instructstudentstotalkabouttheirschedulesanddailyplanswithyoueachmorning.Thismayhelpensure thatyourguestsarehomeandinthehousebycurfew Thestudentsmustbeinyourhouseby9:00pmeach evening.Studentsmaynotgobackoutforanyreasonaftercurfew.
Can students attend team dinners? TeamdinnersareNOTallowedbyIASASRules.
If a student has arrived home late, what do we do?
Thestudent-athlete’scoachwilleithercallyourhomeeacheveningaftercurfew(9:00pm)orwilluseateam groupchattocommunicatewithplayers.Explainthatthestudentisabsent,andtellthatcoachtoinformthe athleticdirectorortournamentdirectorwhowillhandleitfromthere.Ifyourguestisnothomeby9:00pm andyoudonotreceiveacallfromthecoach,pleasereachouttotheathleticdirectorortournamentdirector (listedonyourhostingsheet).
In case of unacceptable behavior, who do we call?
Youmaycallastudent’scoachorhis/herschooladministratorifonehasalsomadethejourney;youcanalso callthehotelatwhichtheyarestaying.Allofthisinformationislistedonyourhostingsheet.Ifyoucannot reachthestudent’scoachorhis/herschooladministrator,pleasecall:KimKawamoto(AthleticDirector)at 0978705505.
In case of a medical emergency, who do we contact?
PleasecontactMs.KimKawamoto(cell:0978705505).Alsomakesuretocontactthestudent’scoachor schooladministrator. HospitalswithemergencyroomsnearTASareVeteransHospital,201ShihPaiRoad andShinKongHospital,95WenChangRoad.Eachvisitingcoach/AICwillalsohavealocalcellphoneand thephonenumberwillbeannotatedonthehostingsheet.
Will we be notified if a visiting student has a medical condition or religious restrictions?
Yes;itisnotedonthehostingsheet.However,itisbesttodoublecheckwithyourguestswhentheyarrive, especiallyaboutallergiestopetsordietrestrictions.Eachschoolsendsusinformationontheirhousingform; however,somethingsmaynotbereportedtous.Encouragestudentstoreportanyallergicreactionsorother medicalissuesthatarisepromptlytotheircoachesoradministratorsandtheAthleticDirector
How can we arrange carpools if necessary?
Onyourhostingsheet,youwillfindalistofstudentswhoarefromthesameschoolasyourguests. Telephonenumbersareprovided.
What is expected on Sunday morning for departure?
MosthostfamiliesbringtheirgueststoTASbycartosay“good-bye”andensurethattheirguestsarriveat schoolontimeandsafelyfortheirgroupdeparturebus.Mostdeparturesareveryearly;wegraciouslythank youforyourhospitality.
Should we check in with our guests’ parent/guardians back home?
Moststudentshavetheirowncellphones;therefore,theywillmostlikelyusetheircellphonetocheckin withparents/guardianstoletthemknowtheyaresafeandsettled.Ifastudentdoesnothaveacellphone,you mightallowthemanemailortomakeaquickphonecalluponarrival,whichismuchappreciatedby parents/guardiansathome!
PleasecontactAthleticDirector,Ms.KimKawamotooremailathletics@tas.edu.tw,ifyouneed assistance.
Appendix4.1–TASStyleGuide(AmendedJuly31,2023) ThefollowingstandardsandguidelineswerecreatedtobringconsistencytothewaywecommunicateaboutTaipeiAmerican School AllTAScommunitymembershavearesponsibilitytopresenttheTASbrandcorrectlyinallformsofcommunication, whetheritoccursinprint,online,inclothing,orotheritems Thefollowingstandardsandguidelinesmustbeutilizedinallprint anddigital,internalandexternalcommunicationandintheproductionofitemsforschooluse
LOGOS- Thelogoisthefaceandsignatureofthebrand Itconnectsthebrandtoallformsofcommunication Themore consistentalogolooksandisused,themorelikelyitwillberememberedandmakeanimpact Pleaseadheretothefollowing guidelineswhenusingthelogospicturedbelow
Thebluemaybereplacedbyyellow
Thislogocanonlygoontopofgray,white,blue, andyellowbackgrounds
Nooutlinecanbeusedanditmustalwaysface rightasyoulookattheprint
Colorsmaynotbemodified
Itcanonlyappearonblue,yellow,gray,andwhite backgrounds
Theyellowmaybereplacedbyblue
Thislogocanbeoutlinedinblue,yellow,orwhite colors
Itcanappearonblue,yellow,gray,orwhite backgrounds
AthleticsTiger
AthleticsTigerinChineseCalligraphy
ThisistheofficialTASTigerlogo-primary Colorsmaynotbemodified
Itcanonlyappearonblue,yellow,gray,andwhite backgrounds
VariationsoftheofficialTASTigerlogo Colorsmaynotbemodified
Itcanonlyappearonblue,yellow,gray,andwhite backgrounds
Colorsmaynotbemodified
Itcanappearonblue,yellow,gray,orwhite backgrounds.
TigerNationalLogo
Itcanappearonblue,yellow,orgraybackgrounds
SecondaryTigerLogos
Appendix4.1–TASStyleGuide(Amended)(cont) TYPEFACES(FONTS) Typefacesunifythelookofdifferenttypesofschoolitemsthatservevariouspurposes Thetypefacesdisplayedbeloware suggestedforuseonitemsthatrepresenttheschool Pleaseadheretothefollowingguidelineswhenusingthesefonts Everyitem producedshouldatleasthave“TAS”writtenonit.
(Arial)
(AgencyFB,bold/allcapitals)
(LucidaHandwriting)
(COLLEGE)
Availableforschool-wideuse
Availableforschool-wideuse
Availableforschool-wideuse.
Availableforuseforanyathleticitems
Fontmaybeusedtowrite“Taipei”,“Tigers”,or“TAS”as picturedtotheleft
Fontmaybewrittenstraightorwitha30%arcaspictured totheleft.
Availableforuseforanyathleticitems
Fontmaybeusedtowrite“Taipei”aspicturedtotheleft Thebluemaybereplacedbyyellow. Thislogocanbeoutlinedinblueoryellow. Itcanappearonblue,yellow,gray,orwhitebackgrounds.
Ifusingflagsonyourdesign/apparel,bothUSandTaiwan flagsmustbedisplayed.
COLOR Colorsmakeabrandmorecohesiveandrecognizable Colorsareidentifiableasthelogoandthename,andareimportantin creatingprideandunity Pleaseadheretothefollowingguidelineswhenusingthecolorspicturedbelow
BRANDEDITEMPRODUCTION TheTAScolorsmustbeusedonall athleticaswellasanyschool-wide item
TheCommunications/MarketingOfficerwilloverseeandbethefinalapprovalauthorityfortheproductionofallitemsfor distributionthroughtheTigerStore.Sports-relateditemsmustalsobeapprovedbyanAthleticDirector;activity/club-relateditems mustalsobeapprovedbytheActivitiesDirector;anddepartmentanddivisionalitemsmustalsobeapprovedbyadivisional administrator Inallcases,theTASBrandChecklistandApprovalFormmustbecompletedpriortocontactingthePurchasing Office(seeAddendumA;availablefordownloadintheparent/guardianandfaculty/staffportals)
As of July 31, 2023
Appendix4.2–TASBrandChecklistandApprovalForm Ifyouaredesigninganitemforschooluse,itmustmeetthecriteriadescribedinthe“TASBrandStyleGuide” To ensureyouritemmeetstheestablishedstandards,completethefollowingchecklistaspartoftheapprovalprocess This formmustbecompletedandsubmittedtothePurchasingOffice
NotethattheCommunications/MarketingOfficerwilloverseeandbethefinalapprovalauthorityfortheproductionof allitemsfordistributionthroughtheTigerStore Sports-relateditemsmustalsobeapprovedbyanAthleticDirector; activity/club-relateditemsmustalsobeapprovedbytheActivitiesDirector;anddepartmentanddivisionalitemsmust alsobeapprovedbyadivisionaladministrator.
Part1:Logo
Circlethelogo(s)usedinyourdesign.
If you are creating an item for Athletics Use, please go directly to Part 3 below.
Part2:Colors:Ifyouareusingblueand/oryellow,pleasecirclethecolorschemebelow
Part3:Approval:Allfieldsarerequired.
YourName
Division/Department
Item(sweatshirt,t-shirt,mug,towel,etc)
ItemSays(mustselectanoption) TAS ☐ TaipeiAmericanSchool ☐ Both ☐ DivisionalAdministratororAthletic/ActivitiesDirector
Signature Communications/MarketingOfficerSignature
Appendix6–TASAthletics’LightningPolicy This policy applies to all TAS sponsored athletic events on or off campus (practices & competitions). The athletic trainers along with the athletic directors will monitor weather and suspend play depending upon inclement weather patterns.
CHAIN OF COMMAND PERSONNEL:
Athletic Trainer(s)
Athletic Director(s)
Coach(es)
RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
● Utilize lightning detection equipment to accurately assess the distance of each strike.
● Make the call for suspending play and resuming play.
● Monitor weather patterns during suspension of play.
● Ensuring all participants remain in a safe location & outside venues cleared of participants.
● Implements above bullet points in absence of AT.
● Watch weather patterns, and alerts athletic trainer(s).
● Ensure all participants remain in a safe location & outside venues cleared of participants.
● Communicate with coaches about suspending & resuming play
● Actively supervises and ensures all participants remain in a safe location.
● In the event of off campus events where AT & AD are not present, the coach accepts those responsibilities and duties aforementioned and procedures below.
LIGHTNING MONITORING METHOD:
Flash-to-Bang
LOCATION: DESCRIPTION:
Fitness Athletic Training Facility Automatic electronic lightning detection handheld device. Set to alarm when a lightning strike is noted at or under a 6 mile radius (~9.6 km)
Personal phone timer or watch
The time between noticing the lightning flash and the subsequent thunder bang. Take the # of seconds and divide by 5. This equals the approximate distance away. (Ex. flash to bang time equals 30 seconds / 5 = strike is 6 miles away.
Thunder Bolt
SAFE LOCATIONS DURING SUSPENDED PLAY AREA OF PLAY:
Lower field & Track
Upper field
NEAREST SAFE LOCATION:
Lower school gym and/or cafeteria
Lower school 1st floor hallway near playground
4th Floor Tennis Courts and Golf Center US Gym
Pool
Pool deck, not touching water or plumbing. Off campus
Fully enclosed structures (bus/cars & buildings)
SUSPENDING PLAY If any of the following occur:
● When utilizing a lightning detector if a strike is noted at or under a 6 mile radius (~9.6 km)
● 30 second count or less between seeing the lightning FLASH and hearing the associated thunder BANG
RESUMING PLAY 30-minutes of a flash or bang free period and/or lightning detector indicates strikes are >10 miles/16km away
● 30-minute clock restarts for every flash or bang. Ex. if the period of suspension has reach 29 minutes, and thunder is heard or lightning is seen—restart the 30 minute clock
● Due to the potential challenges and inaccuracy with the Flash to Bang ratio, especially when multiple thunder or lightening signs are present, it is up to the discretion of the chain of command to err on the side of caution if there is the first site of lightning or sound of thunder
Appendix6.1-TASAthletics’LightningProcedures TAS ATHLETICS’ LIGHTNING PROCEDURES lightning detector activates OR flash-to-bang < 30s
AT contacts Security via radio Channel 1 OR ext. 119 OR 0926-937-803
say “activate lightning policy”
Security delivers a public message over school-wide intercoms “lightning is in the area, please move indoors and stay indoors until the ALL-CLEAR communication” & repeats public message every 10 minutes until otherwise
ATs/ADs monitor weather
Criteria for resuming play has been met
AT contacts Security
Security delivers public message over school-wide intercoms, “ALL-CLEAR, it is now safe to return outdoors”
Appendix8–Acknowledgement/ParticipationFormSignatureSheet ThisAthleticsHandbookisasupplementtotheUpperSchoolStudentHandbook Thoughnotexhaustive,itcontains importantgeneralinformationandexpectationsforTaipeiAmericanSchool(TAS)student-athletesand parents/guardians InordertobeproperlyinformedofthepoliciesofTASAthletics,bothstudent-athleteand parent/guardianshouldrevieweachsectionofthishandbook Thisalsoservesasaparent/guardianpermissionformfor yourchildtoparticipateonTASsportsteams Parent/guardiansandstudent-athletesbothmustreadandsignthisform, andstudent-athletesmustreturnthispagetotheAthleticsofficepriortothefirsttryoutdate[adigitalSignatureforthis formisacceptablethroughtheparent/guardianportal(forparent/guardians)andUSsign-ups(forstudent-athletesjust select“YES”inthesignupformtoacknowledgeyou’vereadandreviewedthehandbookandthisform)].
Pleaseprintclearly.
Student-AthleteName: Grade
StudentID#
Parent/GuardianName:
Sport(s)
AthleticResponsibilitiesAcknowledgment
1. PriortoparticipatinginanypracticeortryoutsessionsforanyTASsportsoffering,eachathletemust successfullypasstheTASMedicalExaminationFormbyaregisteredphysician.AcopyoftheTASMedical ExaminationFormmustbeonfileintheTASHealthOffice.
2 Thestudent-athleteandparent/guardianmustacknowledgeandagreetothefollowingstatements:
AsaTASstudent-athleteparticipatingvoluntarilyininterscholasticathletics,Iunderstandthat:
1 IunderstandthatasaTASstudent-athleteIamrequiredtohousestudent-athletesfromotherschoolswhen TAShostsathleticeventsthatinvolvetravelingteams Theminimumrequirementistohouseonceperupper schoolsportthatIaminvolvedin IunderstandthatifIamunabletohouseIwillfindareplacement
2 IwillabidebyTAS’srulesasoutlinedintheTASStudent-Athleteparent/guardianHandbook,thecoach’steam rules,and/orIASASconferencerules(outlinedinAppendix3).Violationsmayresultinsuspensionor dismissalfromtheteamandfurtherdisciplinaryactionfromtheUSadministrationorAthleticDirector.
3. Iwillconductmyselfinanexemplarymanneratalltimes,inaccordancewithTASphilosophyofathletics.
4. Iwillberesponsibleforallathleticuniformsandequipmentissuedtomethroughouttheseason.Iwillreturn suchequipmentattheconclusionoftheseason,andIwillcoveranydamageorlosstosuchequipmentby payingthecurrentreplacementcostforanyoftheequipmentandNT$4000foruniformsnotaccountedforby meattheendoftheseason.
5. Iwillnotuseorbeinpossessionoftobacco,alcoholorotherdrugsatanypointintheseason.IfIdouseanyof thesesubstances,aminpossessionofsuchsubstances,oramsuspendedfromschoolforuseorpossessionof thesesubstances,Iwillbesubjecttodisciplinaryactionandpossibledismissalfromtheteam
6 IacknowledgethatIhavebeenproperlyadvised,cautionedandwarnedbyadministrativeandcoaching personnelofTASthatIamexposingmyselftoriskofinjury,includingbutnotlimitedto,theriskofsprains, fractures,andligamentand/orcartilagedamagewhichcouldresultinatemporaryorpermanent,partialor completeimpairmentintheuseofmylimbs,braindamage,paralysis;orevendeath Havingbeensocautioned
andwarned,itisstillmydesiretoparticipateinsportsandtodosowithfullknowledgeandunderstandingof theriskofinjury
7 I,alongwithmyparent/guardians,certifythatIhavereadandunderstandallthepoliciesoftheTAS Student-Athleteparent/guardianHandbookandinordertobeeligibleforparticipationImustcomplywithall therequirementslisted.
8. IacknowledgethatifIamparticipatinginavarsityteam,Iwillberequiredandwillbeabletotravel internationallytoinvitationalsandIASASevents,whichwillrequireafinancialcommitment, a current foreign passport with six months validity for the dates of travel and where necessary, an eligible visa in order to travel. and any other travel documents required.
9. ItismyresponsibilityasaTASstudent-athletetoreportallinjuries/illnessestoanathletictrainer.
10. Ifselectedtotravel,IwillnottravelifIpresentwithafeverof37.5degreescelsiusonthedaypriorto and/orthedayoftravel.
Asaparent/guardianofaTASstudent-athleteparticipatingvoluntarilyininterscholasticathletics,I understandthat:
1 Iherebygivemyconsentformychildtorepresenthis/herschoolinathleticactivitiesandassociatedtravel I understandthatwhendepartingfromandreturningtoTaiwanonschool-sponsoredtrips,theschoolwill purchaseticketsusingthelegalnameandinformationofmychild’sforeignpassport.IunderstandIam responsibletoensureallrequiredtraveldocumentsareuptodateandcompletedforallschooltrips (suchasvisaapplications,foreignpassportswithatleastsixmonthsvalidity,etc.).Foranyschooltrips, parentsareNOTallowedtopurchasestudenttickets.
2. Iunderstandthatasaparent/guardianofaTASstudent-athleteIamrequiredtohousestudent-athletes fromotherschoolswhenTAShostsathleticeventsthatinvolvetravelingteams.Theminimum requirementistohouseonceperUSsportthatmychildisinvolvedin.Iunderstandthatifweare unabletohousemychildwillfindasuitablereplacement.Atleastoneparent/guardianwillbepresent whenhostingguests.
3. Iauthorizetheschooltoobtain,throughaphysicianofitschoice,anyemergencymedicalcarethatmay becomereasonablynecessaryforthestudent-athleteinthecourseofsuchathleticactivities.(NOTE:The schoolwillmakeeveryefforttomakeuseofyourchild’shealthandinjuryinformation).
4 Iagreewe/Iwillnotholdtheschooloranyoneactingonitsbehalfresponsibleforanyinjuryoccurringtothe above-namedstudent-athleteinthecourseofsuchathleticactivitiesorsuchtravel
5 Ihavereadtheeligibilityrulesandregulationsofstudent-athleteparticipationlistedabove(Student-Athlete Agreement,bullets1-8)andfullyunderstandandsupportthem Ifurtherunderstandthatshouldtherebeatime wherebyeithermyson/daughterortheschoolisnotinaccordancewiththeseguidelines,Imayrequesta conferencewithinthreecalendardaysofsuchtimewiththeschoolpersonnel AthleticDirectorand/or coach todiscussthematterfurther
6. Igivemypermissionforthestudenttohaveabaselineandpost-concussionImPACT(Immediate Post-ConcussionAssessmentandCognitiveTesting)administeredbyTaipeiAmericanSchool.Iunderstand thatmychildmayneedtobetestedmorethanonce,dependingontheresultsofthetest.Iunderstandthatmy student-athleteshouldbeclearedbyaphysicianandaTaipeiAmericanSchoolAthleticTrainerbefore returningtoathleticsoranyactivityfollowingaconcussion.
7. IherebygiveconsenttoTASathletictrainerstoprovidesportsmedicineservicestomychild.Thisincludesthe evaluation,assessment,emergencytreatment,rehabilitation,andreturn-to-participationofinjuries/illnesses I
herebyauthorizeanathletictrainerwhoprovidessuchservicestomychildtodiscloseanyinformationtothose who,intheprofessionaljudgmentoftheathletictrainer,arerequiredtohavethisinformationinordertoassure optimumtreatmentforandrecoveryfromtheinjury/illness,andtoprotectthehealthandsafetyofmychild I understandsuchdisclosuresmaybemadetomychild’sadministrators,athleticdirectors,coaches,school nurses,anyclassroomteacherrequiredtoprovideacademicadjustmentstoassuremychild’srecoveryandsafe return-to-participation.
8. IfIbelievethatmychildneedsfurthertreatmentorrehabilitationservicesfortheinjury/illness,mychildmay betreatedbythephysicianorproviderofmychoice. Iunderstand,however,thatalldecisionsregardingsafe return-to-participationfollowinginjury/illnessshallbemadebyanathletictraineratTAS.
9. Ifselectedtotravel,Iwillnotallowmychildtotravelifmychildpresentsabaselinefeverof37.5 degreescelsiusonthedaypriortoand/orthedayoftravel.
The signature(s) below confirm our acknowledgement and understanding of the information in the TAS Athletics Handbook and serve as parent/guardian consent for my child to participate on TAS competitive sports teams. We acknowledge the importance of complying with both the letter and the spirit of the rules, regulations, and guidelines Student-Athlete/parent/guardian Handbookcontained in the handbook to include all IASAS rules andguidelinesasoutlinedinAppendix3.Wefurtheracknowledgethatthesepoliciesarenot exhaustive and do not bind TAS, and that TAS may modify, depart from, or replace these policies without notice.
Ifyouhaveanyquestions/concerns,pleasecontactathletics@tas.edu.tworcall2-2873-9900Ext.587.
StudentSignature: Date:
Parent/GuardianSignature:
Date:
Appendix9-Triple-ImpactCompetitorPledge Please read, initial each item, sign and return to the coach or appropriate official
I pledge always to strive to make myself better.
Winners are people who give maximum effort, continue to learn and improve and do not let mistakes, or fear of mistakes, stop them
I will learn by watching others, asking questions and getting coaching
I will strive to meet not only my outcome goals, but my stretch and effort goals as well
I will develop and use a mistake ritual that will help me to overcome mistakes I pledge to make my teammates better.
I understand that my teammates will do their best when their “Emotional Tanks” are full
I will focus my efforts on the team and how I can best support my teammates
I will strive to be the best teammate I can be
I will fill my teammates’ emotional tank.
I will give five positive statements for every one tank drainer that may occur
I will be truthful and specific in my statements to make sure that I am contributing fully to my teammates’ emotional state
I pledge to make the game better.
I understand the importance of setting a good example for my teammates.
No matter what others do, I will show Respect for the Rules, my Opponents, the Officials, my Teammates, and my Self
I will develop my own “honoring the game” routine, such as shaking the official’s hand before and after every game.
I pledge that my words, actions and attitude both on and off the playing field will reflect my commitment to always Honor the Game
