CAISSA 2009-2010
Within this page you will find important information for the CAISSA tournament. Please check this page often. If you have questions, please e-mail me at abrewer@cms.edu.do or call me at (809) 947-1082 .
Alan Brewer
Athletic Director
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Season I CAISSA Venezuela
Nov. 11th -15th
Be sure to check regularly for updates on our trip to Venezuela for Season 1 CAISSA Volleyball.
You Should have all travel documets up todate and ready for our trip this Wednesday Nov. 11th
Mandatory Parent Meeting- Nov. 10th 7:00pm
In the Health Room located behind the gym and next to the Weight room.
We will have a parent meeting on Tuesday at 7:00pm to go over CAISSA information and contracts. I will also be happy to answer any questions you have. This meeting is usually on Monday but due to the holiday it will be moved to Tuesday.
Parent/Student Portal - http://cmshs.wiki.zoho.com/CAISSA-Info.html
All this information and more is also available on the High School Parent/Student Portal.
I will also make updates during the tournament inform you of scores and other information about our trip.
CAISSA Contract and Medical form must be turned in before travel
Housing and Contact Info.
We will be receiving housing information from ECA any day and I will make handouts and post the contact information on the portal as soon as I get it.
Travel:
Nov. 11th
6:15am Depart from school to the airport
Make sure that you have all documents (passport, visas, parent permission to leave the country) and make sure uniforms and all athletic gear are in your carry on. Students may check bags but I suggest only a carry on if possible. (more info on portal)
Nov. 15th
All pickups will be made at school at 11:45pm
Provided our plane arrives on time we will arrive at school around 11:45pm
It is a good idea to track the flights so that you are aware of any possible delays.
https://www.aa.com/travelInformation/travelInformationHomeAccess.do
Flight Details:
Vuelo Fecha Ruta Salida Llegada
If you have any questions feel fee to contact me at abrewer@cms.edu.do
CAISSA Schedule
Thurs, Nov 12/09 |
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8:00 am – 8:30 am | Coaches meeting |
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8:30 am – 9:00 am | Opening Ceremonies |
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| BOYS | GIRLS |
9:00 am - 10:45 am | ECA vs CMS | ISPS vs ECAJV |
10:45 am – 12:30 pm | ECAJV vs AC | ECA vs CMS |
12:30 pm - 2:15 pm | ECA vs ISPS | ECAJV vs AC |
2:15 pm - 4:00 pm | CMS vs AC | ECA vs ISPS |
4:00 pm-5:45 pm | ISPS vs ECAJV | CMS vs AC |
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Fri, Nov 13/09 | BOYS | GIRLS |
8:oo am – 8:30 am | Picture taking |
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8:30 am - 10:15 am | AC vs ECA | CMS vs ECAJV |
10:15 am - 12:00 pm | ISPS vs CMS | AC vs ECA |
12:00 pm - 1:45 pm | ECAJV vs ECA | ISPS vs CMS |
1:45 pm – 3:30 pm | AC vs ISPS | ECAJV vs ECA |
3:30 pm – 5:15 pm | CMS vs ECAJV | AC vs ISPS |
6 pm – 7:00 pm | Dinner @ Tolon mall |
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7:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Movie @ Tolon mall |
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Sat, Nov 14/09 | BOYS | GIRLS |
8:00 am – 9:15 am | 4th vs 5th ** | 4th vs 5th ** |
Semi Final 1 9:15 am – 11:00 am | 2nd vs. 3rd | 2nd vs. 3rd |
Semi Final 2 11:00 am – 12:45 pm | 1st vs. W11 | 1st vs. W11 |
Bronze 12:45 pm – 2:45 pm | L-S1 vs. L-S2 | L-S1 vs. L-S2 |
Gold 2:45 pm – 4:30 pm |
| W – S1 vs. W-S2 |
Gold 4:30 pm – 6:15 pm | W–S1 vs. W-S2 |
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6:30 pm – 7 pm | Closing ceremonies Awards |
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7 pm – 9:30 pm | Barbecue/dance |
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If you have any questions feel fee to contact me at abrewer@cms.edu.do
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Travel Info
- Pack your uniform, shoes, and extra change of clothes in your carry on.
- Bring a gift for your host (not alcohol) and a thank you card.
- Bring a small duffle bag to carry a change of clothes and shower supplies to the school each day. You will not have a chance to go back to your host’s house all day, so you need to bring a change of clothes with you.
- Talk to your host about washing your uniform for you each night – they should know this already. Also, talk to them about what time you need to be at the school, what time breakfast is, etc… (they know to expect these conversations)
- Wear Kakis and our CMS Athletics Travel polo for the flight there. We need to look like a nice / organized group (this helps with passing through security etc…)
- Turn all travel documents into Mr. Brewer ASAP (passport – any that you will use to travel, cedula, permission to leave the country letter, insurance information, etc…)
- Make sure you have any medication you need while you are there. You need to let Mr. Brewer know if you will be taking medication while you are there.
- Turn your CAISSA medical release and contract forms into Mr. Brewer before we leave on Friday morning.
- Arrange with parents how you will communicate with them while you are gone (times, internet, cell phones, etc…)
- Bring beach towel, swimsuit and sunscreen for water activities.
- Spending Money (30$-100$) should be more than enough.
- Bring ____ $ for exit Tax.. This will cover the exit tax from ________.
- Bring along some homework to work on while we are there to prevent falling behind in your classes. (Be sure to talk with all of your teachers about what you will be missing and when things will be due).
- Please feel free to call or email if you have any other questions about the trip.
CAISSA Participation Rules and Guidelines
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Use of Tobacco, Alcohol or Illegal Drugs
The use of tobacco, alcohol or illegal drug use is expressly prohibited at all times for the entire duration of the CAISSA trip. The entire duration of the trip includes all travel to and from the host country and all the time in the host country.
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Curfew
Students will be in their hosts’ house no later than the stated curfew. Students are not allowed out after the stated curfew. Curfew will be 10:00 pm Host parents should report any infractions of these rules or any resistance with regard to them to the host school tournament director immediately.
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CAISSA CONSEQUENCES FOR RULES VIOLATIONS: |
Grade 11 and Under: Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco, Curfew or other Serious Violation:
The Athlete will automatically be banned from participation in CAISSA events for one year, (the next three athletic seasons). The Athlete will be able to earn back the 3rd season by completing 50 hours of community service at their home school. Athlete will no longer be allowed to participate in the current tournament Athlete will be removed from his host’s home and housed with his/her coach. Athlete will not be eligible for athletic awards at the end of the year athletic banquet for the sport in which the violation occurred. Athlete may be sent home at parent’s expense. Any other consequences will be enforced by the athlete’s school administration in accordance with individual school policies. If athletes from more than one school were engaged in the same illicit behavior, every effort will be made to make those school consequences comparable between CAISSA schools and comparable from year to year. Drug and alcohol violations may also require additional counseling considerations to be discussed by parents and home school administration on a case by case basis. Grade 12 Graduates: Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco, Curfew or other Serious Violation:
In the case of any drug, alcohol, tobacco or curfew violation, the Athlete will automatically be banned from participation in CAISSA events for the remainder of the school year. The graduating student will have to fulfill 50 hours of school community service, (directly benefiting the school). In addition to any previously assigned community service agreements, in order to participate in the graduation ceremony and receive their diploma and transcripts upon graduation.
Athlete will no longer be allowed to participate in the current tournament. Athlete will be removed from his host’s home and housed with his/her coach. Athlete will not be eligible for athletic awards at the end of the year athletic banquet for the sport in which the violation occurred. Athlete may be sent home at parent’s expense. Any other consequences will be enforced by the athlete’s school administration in accordance with individual school policies. If athletes from more than one school were engaged in the same illicit behavior, every effort will be made to make those school consequences comparable between CAISSA schools and comparable from season to season and year to year. Drug and alcohol violations may also require additional counseling considerations to be discussed by parents and home school administration on a case by case basis.
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CAISSA will impose the above consequences to rules violations with student safety performance and health in mind. |