{"id":7457,"date":"2019-02-14T13:40:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T18:40:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5badbfa87a.nxcli.io\/virtual\/?page_id=7457"},"modified":"2024-09-03T12:26:22","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:26:22","slug":"activities-athletics","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/activities-athletics\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities &#038; Athletics"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 has-pattern-background has-mask-background hundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling fusion-equal-height-columns\" style=\"--awb-border-radius-top-left:0px;--awb-border-radius-top-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--awb-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;--awb-padding-top:0px;--awb-padding-right:0px;--awb-padding-bottom:0px;--awb-padding-left:0px;--awb-flex-wrap:wrap;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-two-third fusion-column-first\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-size:cover;width:66.666666666667%;width:calc(66.666666666667% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.66666666666667 ) );margin-right: 4%;\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><nav class=\"fusion-breadcrumbs fusion-breadcrumbs-1\" style=\"--awb-breadcrumb-sep:&#039;\/&#039;;\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/nav><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h1 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:35;line-height:1.4;\"><h1>ESPORTS<\/h1><\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>Would you like to be part of the Minnesota Virtual Schools Esports team? Play some of your favorite games with fellow students around the state of Minnesota. Learn strategies, develop friendships and have fun.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><h3>Why you should join the MNVS Esports team:<\/h3>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#444444;--awb-line-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-width:23.8px;--awb-icon-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-margin:9.8px;--awb-content-margin:33.6px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Team Building<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Scholarship Opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Fast Growing Industry<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>STEM Opportunities<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>Path to College<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-1 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-right:0px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.highschoolesportsleague.com\/games\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">List of Current Games &amp; Rules<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><h3>Details:<\/h3>\n<\/div><ul style=\"--awb-iconcolor:#444444;--awb-line-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-width:23.8px;--awb-icon-height:23.8px;--awb-icon-margin:9.8px;--awb-content-margin:33.6px;\" class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2 fusion-checklist-default type-icons\"><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>There will be daily practices (1 hour) with weekly games, and the opportunity to be included in tournaments for qualifying students.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"fusion-li-item\" style=\"\"><span class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-angle-right fas\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\">\n<p>We will be competing in the HSEL (High School Esports League).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Interested in learning more or even signing up?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Contact Peter Rand &#8211; <a href=\"mailto:peter.rand@emailmtcs.org\">peter.rand@emailmtcs.org<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-one-third fusion-column-last\" style=\"--awb-padding-top:5%;--awb-padding-right:5%;--awb-padding-bottom:5%;--awb-padding-left:5%;--awb-bg-color:#f5f5f5;--awb-bg-color-hover:#f5f5f5;--awb-bg-size:cover;--awb-border-color:#ef3125;--awb-border-style:solid;width:33.333333333333%;width:calc(33.333333333333% - ( ( 4% ) * 0.33333333333333 ) );\" data-scroll-devices=\"small-visibility,medium-visibility,large-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\"><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.4;\">Do you like to play video games?<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-image-element fusion-image-align-center in-legacy-container\" style=\"text-align:center;--awb-caption-title-font-family:var(--h2_typography-font-family);--awb-caption-title-font-weight:var(--h2_typography-font-weight);--awb-caption-title-font-style:var(--h2_typography-font-style);--awb-caption-title-size:var(--h2_typography-font-size);--awb-caption-title-transform:var(--h2_typography-text-transform);--awb-caption-title-line-height:var(--h2_typography-line-height);--awb-caption-title-letter-spacing:var(--h2_typography-letter-spacing);\"><div class=\"imageframe-align-center\"><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"250\" height=\"196\" alt=\"MTS Wolves ESPORTS Team\" title=\"Minnesota Virtual Schools\" src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc05-13486694.nxedge.io\/virtual\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/07\/MNVS-2.png\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc05-13486694.nxedge.io\/virtual\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/07\/MNVS-2.png\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-7647\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27196%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20250%20196%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27250%27%20height%3D%27196%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc05-13486694.nxedge.io\/virtual\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/07\/MNVS-2-200x157.png 200w, https:\/\/eadn-wc05-13486694.nxedge.io\/virtual\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2019\/07\/MNVS-2.png 250w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"--awb-margin-top-small:0px;--awb-margin-right-small:0px;--awb-margin-bottom-small:15px;--awb-margin-left-small:0px;\"><h2 class=\"fusion-title-heading title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:30;line-height:1.4;\">Student Athlete Code of Conduct<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\" style=\"--awb-border-size:1px;--awb-icon-size:13px;--awb-content-font-size:14px;--awb-icon-alignment:left;--awb-hover-color:#f9f9f9;--awb-border-color:#cccccc;--awb-background-color:#ffffff;--awb-divider-color:#e0dede;--awb-divider-hover-color:#e0dede;--awb-icon-color:#ffffff;--awb-title-color:#ed121b;--awb-content-color:#000000;--awb-icon-box-color:#333333;--awb-toggle-hover-accent-color:#ef3125;--awb-title-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-title-font-weight:regular;--awb-title-font-style:normal;--awb-title-font-size:16px;--awb-content-font-family:&quot;Open Sans&quot;;--awb-content-font-style:normal;--awb-content-font-weight:regular;\"><div class=\"panel-group fusion-toggle-icon-boxed\" id=\"accordion-7457-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-d924f88a71fe71039 fusion-toggle-no-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_d924f88a71fe71039\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"d924f88a71fe71039\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#d924f88a71fe71039\" href=\"#d924f88a71fe71039\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Participation<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"d924f88a71fe71039\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_d924f88a71fe71039\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>It is the goal of this athletic program to offer the opportunity of participation to every student who has the ability and desire to do so. However, no student is obligated to take part in athletics, nor is participation in athletics required. It is also to be stressed that participation in MN Transitions athletic program is a PRIVILEGE, not a right. Since it is a privilege, the administration and coaching staff, in accordance with the MTS policy and due process procedures, has the authority to suspend or revoke the privilege when the rules and standards of this athletic program are not followed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-e9e6570a74dbe352d fusion-toggle-no-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_e9e6570a74dbe352d\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e9e6570a74dbe352d\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#e9e6570a74dbe352d\" href=\"#e9e6570a74dbe352d\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Responsibilities of an Athlete<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"e9e6570a74dbe352d\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_e9e6570a74dbe352d\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>All athletes have the responsibility to give their best, play to win, follow training guidelines, and exhibit good conduct and fair play at all times so as to be a credit to their school. Athletes, as well as coaches, are always on display. We are judged by the company we keep. Our actions in everyday life, both private and public, are a direct reflection on this athletic program and our school.<\/p>\n<p><strong>During competition, an athlete: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Learns that both winning and losing are part of the game and learns to accept both. Be modest in victory; be gracious in defeat.<\/li>\n<li>Has complete control of himself\/herself at all times. Horseplay, display of temper, use of profanity, and disrespect for coaches, officials, or opponents will result in loss of respect for the athlete and in disciplinary action from the coach. An athlete ejected from a competition will serve a minimum one game suspension unless team video can provide evidence for the Athletic Director to overturn suspension. Any member of a team that leaves the bench during an altercation may also be subject to consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>In the classroom, an athlete: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Must realize that he\/she is a student first, an athlete second. The student-athlete must give time and energy to classroom studies to ensure good and acceptable grades that meet the MTS requirements for participation.<\/li>\n<li>Must maintain a satisfactory citizenship and behavior record by giving respectful attention to classroom activities and by treating teachers, administrators and fellow students with respect. Tardiness and horseplay are unacceptable behavior habits that, if uncorrected by the student-athlete, may result in suspension from the athletic program.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>During team travel, an athlete will: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Travel to and from all away contests with the team. If an extenuating circumstance arises and an athlete needs to ride home with parents\/guardians, this must cleared with the coach before leaving for the contest and a written release must be given from one of your parents\/guardians to the coach. Under no circumstances will you be released to ride with anyone other than your parents, or a person designated by your family.<\/li>\n<li>Dress neatly and properly on all trips. Coaches will advise you regarding the proper attire. Conduct himself\/herself properly on the school bus or in any school vehicle. He\/she will follow the printed rules for bus ridership that govern all MTS bus riders.<\/li>\n<li>Be informed of departure and return times. It is your responsibility to be on time for all departures and to inform your parents of the time to pick you up after the contest. Every effort will be made by the coaching staff to notify proper personnel as to unexpected changes in arrival time.<\/li>\n<li>Only coaches, players, athletic trainers, and\/or school administrators are allowed to ride the team bus. Coaches may not use personal vehicles to transport students.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>Athlete\/Parent\/Coach Communication Process:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If at any time, an athlete or parent has an issue\/concern with a coach or program, the below process should be followed:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Athlete meets with the coach to discuss the problem<\/li>\n<li>Parents and\/or athlete meet with the coach<\/li>\n<li>Parents and\/or athlete meet with the Activities Director\/Principal<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Coaches should never be approached to discuss a problem or complaint immediately following a game.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default panel-7b17b2e6c5a3c343f fusion-toggle-no-divider\"><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\" id=\"toggle_7b17b2e6c5a3c343f\"><a aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"7b17b2e6c5a3c343f\" role=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#7b17b2e6c5a3c343f\" href=\"#7b17b2e6c5a3c343f\"><span class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box active-icon awb-icon-minus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><i class=\"fa-fusion-box inactive-icon awb-icon-plus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><span class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Eligibility<\/span><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"7b17b2e6c5a3c343f\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse \" aria-labelledby=\"toggle_7b17b2e6c5a3c343f\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Minnesota State High School League requirements for eligibility &#8211;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mshsl.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">https:\/\/www.mshsl.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Minnesota Transitions academic requirements \u2013<\/p>\n<p>Students wishing to participate in extra-curricular activities must be making academic progress towards graduation.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Must be passing 6 classes per quarter.<\/li>\n<li>If failing 2 or more classes at mid-term, student is not eligible until grade has improved.<\/li>\n<li>If student fails 2 or more classes for the quarter they are ineligible until mid-term grades of the next quarter (need to meet requirements at mid-term).<\/li>\n<li>If a student is suspended (in-school or out) they are not eligible to participate in practice or games until the next day after the suspension is completed.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-button-wrapper\"><a class=\"fusion-button button-flat fusion-button-default-size button-default fusion-button-default button-2 fusion-button-default-span fusion-button-default-type\" style=\"--button-border-radius-top-left:0px;--button-border-radius-top-right:0px;--button-border-radius-bottom-right:0px;--button-border-radius-bottom-left:0px;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/eadn-wc05-13486694.nxedge.io\/mts-secondary\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2018\/09\/MTS-Athletic-Handout.pdf\"><span class=\"fusion-button-text awb-button__text awb-button__text--default\">Student Athlete Code of Conduct PDF<\/span><\/a><\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"100-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-7457","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7457","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=7457"}],"version-history":[{"count":21,"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7457\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10834,"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/7457\/revisions\/10834"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mtcs.org\/virtual\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=7457"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}