FUND-RAISING
The use of fund-raising provides an individual sport program an opportunity to raise funds above and beyond the allotted budget that they receive. In order to hold a fund-raising activity the following steps need to be followed:
- The fund-raising activity and date(s) need to be submitted and cleared with the Athletic Director.
- The fund-raiser must be submitted to the school board for approval.
- All expenses must go through a Purchase Order/Expense Voucher.
- Fundraiser involving high school students must receipt money to the high school secretary with appropriate forms and documentation.
- This money will be placed in an ASB account for the individual sport.
INVENTORY
Head coaches will be responsible for the care, issuing and secure storage of athletic equipment and uniforms for their programs.
- The head coach shall provide to the athletic director an Equipment-Uniform-Check-Out sheet showing the items issued to each team member at the start of each season. All uniforms shall be marked for permanent identification
- Head coaches shall submit their athletic inventories to the athletic director within three weeks of the end of the season or at their post-season evaluation conference along with next year’s budget request.
- Once equipment and uniforms are no longer serviceable, items will be appropriately disposed of through district policy.
- During the season all equipment shall be secured in the proper storage areas after each contest or practice. Within the three-week inventory period at the season’s end, all equipment and uniforms shall be cleaned and stored in the designated areas until the following year.
SPORTS OFFERED BY SEASON
MEN’S WOMEN’S
FALL Football Volleyball
Cross Country Cross Country
Soccer
WINTER Basketball Basketball
Wrestling
SPRING Baseball Softball
Golf Golf
Track Track
Soccer Tennis
MEDIA RELATIONS
A coach owes it to their team to make every effort to obtain recognition for the team’s efforts. It is the responsibility of the home team head coach to report all league game results to the Bellingham Herald. This should be done promptly after the completion of the game. The head coach is also responsible for reporting all home and away (played out of Whatcom County) non-league games.
It is also the responsibility of the head coach to report all contest results to the Northern Light.
In talking with the media it is important to supply the pertinent information concerning the score and statistics of the game. Make sure that you are positive and sensitive in your approach and do not discuss any controversial issues that may arise from the competition. It is also the responsibility of the head coach to teach his/her players how to talk to reporters.
COACHING RATIO POLICY
I. Team Sports
- A full paid coach will be hired for each team filled within a program. Each program may have one varsity assistant to be paid a flat stipend. Programs included: soccer, volleyball, basketball, baseball, and softball.
- For the sport of football a ratio of 1 coach to 8 players will be used. Up to six full paid coaches will be hired. Coaches needed beyond six, will be paid a flat stipend.
II. Individual Sports
- Cross Country – One full paid head coach to do both programs. A full paid assistant coach will be added if the total numbers are above eighteen.
- Tennis – One full paid varsity coach. One full paid assistant coach if numbers warrant a JV team.
- Wrestling – One full paid head coach and one full paid assistant coach. Add one stipend varsity assistant with 17-24 players. Add one more stipend varsity assistant with 25+ players.
- Track – One full paid head coach for both programs.
1-30: Two full paid assistant coaches.
31-40: Add one more full paid assistant.
41-50: Add one more full paid assistant.
50+: Add one stipend varsity assistant.
- Golf = One full paid head coach per program.
* Number in ratios refers to players only. Managers, statisticians, etc. do not count.
** Numbers to determine the hiring of a varsity assistant for individual sports will be taken by the middle of the second week of practice.
*** Varsity assistants are considered extra coaches who will receive a flat stipend for pay. Their responsibilities/duties are considered to be the same as a full paid assistant.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR SALARY SCHEDULE
- High School Athletics
- Criteria and points Allocated
- Length of Season – Number of weeks in the regular season as defined by WIAA (one point per week)
14 – Basketball (B & G)
12 – Football
11 – Track, Golf, Wrestling
10 – Soccer (B & G), Volleyball, Baseball, G. Tennis
9 – Cross Country, B. Tennis
- Public Relations – Public exposure and expectations media coverage imposed by press and crowd size. Rated on the following point scale:
Exceptional - 5 Points
Average - 3 Points
Low - 1 Point
5 – Basketball (B & G), Football, Wrestling
3 – Volleyball, Baseball, Soccer (B & G), Softball, Track
1 – Cross Country, Golf, Tennis (G & B)
- Equipment and Facilities – Ordering, inventory and facility/site preparation. Rated on the following point scale
Exceptional - 5 Points
Average - 3 Points
Low - 1 Point
5 – Football, Track, Wrestling, Baseball, Softball
3 – Soccer (B & G), Volleyball, Basketball (B & G)
1 – Cross Country, Golf, Tennis (B & G)
- Safety Considerations – Chance of injury, nature of injury, responsibility for education student and staff in area.
Exceptional - 4 Points
High - 3 Points
Average - 2 Points
Low - 1 Point
4 – Football, Wrestling
3 – Baseball, Softball, Track
2 – Basketball (B & G), Soccer (B & G), Volleyball 1 – Cross Country, Golf, Tennis (B & G)
- Average Number of Students at Season’s Midpoint. One (1) student manager will be allowed toward the student total per team.
1 – 14 Students - 1 Point
15 – 29 Students - 2 Points
30+ Students - 3 Points
- Evening and Saturday Contests – Number of regularly scheduled evening (after 6:00 PM) and Saturday contests in regular season. Based on the following scale:
14 – 20 Contests - 4 Points
7 – 13 Contests - 3 Points
1 - 6 Contests - 2 Points
4 - *Basketball (G & B), Volleyball, Wrestling
3 – Football
2 – Baseball, Softball, Cross Country, Golf, Tennis (B & G), Track,
Soccer (G & B)
* Half Turnouts at night: Add 2 points
- Experience Scale
0 – 3 years - 1 Point
4 – 8 years - 2 Points
9 – 13 years - 3 Points
14 – 19 years - 4 Points
20 plus years - 5 Points
- Number of Coaches – Number of total coaching positions on staff (including head coach, excluding volunteer coaches)
4 or more coaches - 4 Points
3 coaches - 3 Points
2 coaches - 2 Points
1 coach - 1 Point
- Coaching Standards (as defined in WIAA Handbook)
Beginning Coach – 1 Point
Experienced Coach – 3 Points
Preferred Coach – 5 Points
- A. Head Coaches will be awarded points based on Number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
B. Assistant coaches will be paid a salary of 70% of the Head Coaching Points for No. 1, 2,
3, 4, 5, & 6. In addition, Assistant Coaches will be paid at their own experience level
(#7) and coaching standard level (#9).
C. No. 8 only applies to Head Coaches
- Post Season pay will be awarded for participation for each week beyond the regular season (district, regional and state levels). The amount of pay will be based on the following criteria:
- If the entire team qualifies, or if seven (7) or more individuals qualify:
Head Coach = $250 per level
Assistant Coaches = $150 per level
- If less than seven (7) individuals qualify:
Head Coach = $200 per level
Assistant Coaches = $100 per level
All points will be based on 0.00467 of the base salary on the teachers state salary schedule.
Appendix I
Booster Club Awards
The Blaine Booster Club will pay for ALL “Outstanding Athlete” Awards for each sport, plus an individual award for each sport, which includes:
Fall Sports
Football: Most Tackles
Volleyball: Serving Percentage
Cross Country:
Girls’ Soccer:
Winter Sports
Boys’/Girls’ Basketball: Free Throw Percentage
Wrestling:
Spring Sports
Baseball/Fastpitch: Batting Average
Track & Field:
Boys’ Soccer:
Boys’/Girls Golf:
Girls’ Tennis: