AMS Interscholastic Sports

INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS

Membership / Affliation: Avon Middle is a member and abides by the by-laws of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) as well as the Southwestern Conference (SWC). The middle schools represented in the SWC include:
  • Amherst Junior High (Amherst) ~ "Comets"  ~ colors: kelly green & gold; (440) 988-0324
  • Avon Middle (Avon) ~ "Eagles" ~ colors: purple & gold; (440) 934-3800
  • Berea-Midpark Middle (Berea) ~ "Titans"  ~ colors: blue & orange; (216) 898-8300
  • Learwood Middle (Avon Lake) ~ "Shoremen"  ~ colors: burgundy & gold; (440) 933-8142
  • Midview Middle (Midview) ~ "Middies"  ~ colors: royal blue & white; (440) 748-2122
  • North Ridgeville Middle ( North Ridgeville) ~ "Rangers"  ~ colors: navy blue & gold; (440) 327-1992
  • Olmsted Falls Middle (Olmsted Falls) ~ "Bulldogs"  ~ colors: navy blue & gold; (440) 427-6200
 Athletic Teams: Interscholastic sports currently offered at Avon Middle School include the following:
  • Boys: Football; Basketball; Cross Country; Wrestling; Track & Field
  • Girls: Volleyball; Cross Country; Basketball; Cheerleading; Softball; Track & Field
Typically, there can be two teams (Purple and Gold) per seasonal sport for the purpose of maximizing opportunities for our student athletes. Interscholastic sports are for grades seven and eight per by-laws of the Ophio High School Athletic Association. 
 Athletic Eligibility: The Ohio High School Athletic Association has adopted standards and requirements for interscholastic athletics.
  • All beginning seventh graders are eligible insofar as the scholarship bylaw.
  • All beginning ninth graders must have passed a minimum of five of all subjects in which enrolled the immediately preceding grading period.
  • Eligibility for each grading period is determined by grades received the preceding grading period.  Semester and yearly grades have no effect on OHSAA eligibility.
  • Grades 7-8: To be eligible, a student-athlete must be currently enrolled in a member school and have passing grades in a minimum of five of all subjects in which enrolled the immediately preceding grading period.
  • Grades 9-12: To be eligible, a student-athlete must be currently enrolled in a member school and have passing grades in a minimum of five one-credit courses, or the equivalent, in the immediately preceding grading period.
Sportsmanship: Sportsmanship is EVERYONE’S responsibility. Athletic events are learning experiences for student athletes.  A ticket to a contest is a privilege to observe athletic tests of skills, not to verbally assault others or be obnoxious. Audiences may forget that middle school athletes have not reached mature physical performance, so errors can be expected. Moreover, audiences who learn the rules of the sport are less likely to criticize officials, players or coaches. Remember that young people play sports for THEIR enjoyment, not to entertain you.
  • Sportsmanship guidelines are listed below for both students and adults and need be to followed while attending interscholastic contests. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in being ejected from the event and in being asked to leave the premises immediately.
  • Remember that you are at a contest to support and cheer for your team and to enjoy the skill and competition, not intimidate or ridicule the other team and its fans.
  • Do not have unrealistic expectations and understand that doing one’s best is as important as winning. Understand that ridiculing an athlete for making a mistake is not acceptable behavior.
  • Remember that interscholastic athletics are learning experiences for students and that personal mistakes are sometimes made. Praise student athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as you would praise a student working in the classroom.
  • Remember that a ticket to an interscholastic athletic event is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others and be generally obnoxious.
  • Encourage athletes and coaches to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.
  • Learn the rules of the game so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.
  • Respect and show appreciation for the coaches and understand that they have given their time to provide sport activities for our young people.
  • Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, fans and support groups. Treat them as you would treat a guest in your own house.
  • Refrain from taunting or making any kind of derogatory remarks to your opponents during the game.
  • Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public. Respect the officials’ decisions and encourage all participants to do the same.
  • Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
  • Adults are to refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before and during games and afterwards on or near the site of the event.
  • Use only those cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
  • Recognize and compliment the efforts of school and league administrators for their efforts in emphasizing the benefit of educational athletics and the role of good sportsmanship.
  • Be a positive behavior role model through your own actions and by censuring those around you at events where behavior is unbecoming.
Sporting Event Attendance: At all school athletic contests Avon students are a reflection of the school and community. As such, students are expected to conduct themselves with the ethics of good sportsmanship as a top priority. Students are expected to cheer for Avon athletes, not against the opposing team or referees.
At all home contests students are expected to sit and remain in the bleachers and stands designated as the home side. At all away contests students are required to sit in the bleacher and stands area designated for the visiting school. Only the official and designated Avon cheerleading squads will be permitted on the floor, field, or track area to conduct cheers. All others must remain in bleachers or stands during the event, unless using the restrooms, concessions, or leaving the event and premises.
Students who wish to attend a home event and are not directly participating in the event as players or designated, supervised helpers are to arrive back on campus no earlier than 15 minutes before the first athletic event of the day (e.g., arrive at 4:15 p.m. for a 4:30 p.m. event). Otherwise, students will be considered to be loitering and subject to disciplinary action, according to the Code of Conduct.
 
CONTACTS: For more information of the interscholastic athletic programs, please call or e-mail:
  Avon Middle School Athletic Office - (440) 934-3800; ext. 5160
  Avon High School Athletic Office - (440) 934-5111