ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION

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CURWENSVILLE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Allen Leigey, Athletic Director

650 Beech Street
 Curwensville, PA 16833
Phone Number (814) 236-0680
Fax Number (814) 236-8981
Email Address: aleigey@curwensville.org


Chris Folmar, Assistant Athletic Director  

Email Address: cfolmar@curwensville.org 

Phone Number (814) 236-1100, Ext. 323 

Fax Number (814) 236-8981


Holly Spencer, Athletic Office Administrative Assistant

Email Address: hspencer@curwensville.org 
Phone Number (814) 236-1100, Ext. 525
Fax Number (814) 236-8981

All Coach/Volunteers are reminded to complete the Concussion and the Cardiac trainings. Be sure to print certificate at the end of each training and turn into the Athletic Office. This must be done before any practices begin. Note: this is required to be retaken each school year. (The links to these training click on the Concussion/Cardiac are on the Athletic Director page).

All Coach/Volunteers are reminded to attend the Mandatory Child Abuse Reporting Training. Follow the Mandated Reporter Training link on the Athletic Director site and it will take you to the  PA Child Welfare Resource Center.You will need to register and take the course. Upon completion you will need to print out the confirmation of viewing and turn that into the Athletic Office. This training is required every three years. 

As you are aware of, in July 1, 2016 all coaches and volunteers currently employed at a PIAA member school are required to complete a Basic Coaching Principals Continuing Education Course and also a CPR & First Aid Course. Curwensville Area School District is a PIAA member and you are required as a coach and volunteer to obtain these trainings prior to participating in any sport. You are required to submit these training to the PIAA site and to provide the Athletic Office with a copy of the certificates.


 ROLL TIDE ROLL!!!

 

ATHLETIC EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Have a nice day.

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

ATHLETIC EVENTS:

Here are the Athletic Events for Wednesday, March 27, 2024:

NO ATHLETIC EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY

Results From Tuesday

Varsity Softball moved to 2-0 on the season with an exciting 2 run rally in the bottom of the 7th to edge Juniata Valley 7-6. Addison Siple picked up the win from the circle - She had 9K's and 2BB - She also scored the winning run on a wild pitch. She needed help from her team. ROLL TIDE!

Junior High Softball lost to Juniata Valley 13 -1

Here are the Athletic Events Scheduled for Thursday, March 28, 2024:

Varsity Baseball Away vs. Claysburg - Game Time is set for - 4:30 P.M. Bus Departs at - 2:00 P.M.

Junior High Baseball Home vs. Claysburg - Game Time is Set for - 4:30 P.M.

HIGH SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS:

DAY 138

There will be a spring sports pep assembly today. Students should follow their regular schedule and report to 7th period and wait to be called to the gym. Students will be dismissed one hour early for  Easter break and return to school next Wednesday, April 6. 

CAST AND CREW OF MUSIC MAN:  Scripts are due to Mr. Mandell this morning.  Costume pieces and props should be brought up from the Caves and into your musical lockers BEFORE you leave for Easter break.
Attention all Spanish club members, please fill out the form in the Google Classroom for the Spanish Club candy bar fundraiser by noon on Wednesday. If you cannot or do not wish to participate please be sure to see Ms. Puzzuto. We are asking that all members sell one box of chocolate bars if possible. If there are any questions please see Ms. Puzzuto.
Attention Senior Class Officers: Please respond to the email that Mrs. Bell sent last week, or stop in the office to see her.
Today for lunch we will be having calzone or hamburger.
Today will be sunny with a high of 63 and a low of 48.
Attention seniors and senior teachers: Next Wednesday upon our return to school, the senior class will have an important graduation meeting immediately following homeroom and lasting into first period.
Mr. Sutton needs to see the following students in the MakerSpace at the beginning of first period:
Caitlynn Irwin, Aidan Finn, Jovee Elensky, Dante Lezzer, Haley Dixon, Addison Warren, Chastity Webber, Lawson Neiswender, Tina Smith, Nick Williams, Cael Butler, Cooper Haag, Bella Wood, Ava Hainsey, Tristan Wills, Brielle Colton, Kyler Nelen, Cam McCracken, Noelle Carns, Rylee Tkacik, Heath Hawkins, AK Siple, Emily Neeper, Mason Anderson, Syd Simcox, Josh Legars, Elise Wood, Noah Pentz, Javon Bunce, Cayden Pierce, Mackenzie Richards, Mason Young, Hunter Barney, Logan Aughenbaugh, Zane Wood
Miss Thomas needs to see the following students: Hunter Tkacik, Natalie Wischuck, Ava Olosky, Alaina Reitz, Addison Warren, Briah Peoples, Blaine Witherite, Carter Bressler, Maddie Anderson, Addison Neiswinder, Tess Wheeler, Kylah Wos, Bryce Barnes, Hunter Passmore, Peyton Perks, Colby Proud, Dean Swatsworth
The following students are needed in the high school office: Hayden Queen, Isaiah Kurise, Gavin McDermott, Landon Spencer, Payton Perks, Austin Gilliland, Javon Bunce, Owen Shaffer, Jordin Peoples, Taylor Shirey, Jayla Robbins, Skylar Turner

Have a beautiful day and lovely Easter break!!!!

COACH AND VOLUNTEER REMINDER of CLEARANCES... must:

1.  Must be within one year of hire date

2.  Need TB test w/in 60 days of hire date

3.  Must sign the "lookback" form. 

ATHLETES: 2023-2024 YOU MUST HAVE ALL PHYSICAL FORMS COMPLETED AND TURNED INTO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE PRIOR TO PARTICIPATING IN ANY SPORT PRACTICES OR GAMES. IF YOU PARTICIPATED IN A PREVIOUS SEASON SPORT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE RE-CERTIFICATION FORM.
2023-2024 PHYSICALS
Awards Day date to be announced for 2023-2024
Awards Day
REQUIRED COACHING AND FIRST AID CERTIFICATE LINKS FOR COACHING:

The following continuing educational courses will be required for coaches engaged at a PIAA Member School (Effective July 1, 2016*):

Core Courses (complete a coaching education course and a First Aid course from either of the two providers below, once completed please submit a certificate or transcript for approval to the PIAA by creating a coaches profile, directions below):

Note:NO SPORT SPECIFIC COURSES WILL BE ACCEPTED.

NFHS (access info @www.nfhslearn.com)

ASEP (access info @Human Kinetics)

  • Coaching Principles (fee depends on instructor)
  • Sport First Aid (fee depends on instructor)

*NOTE: All paid or volunteer coaches currently employed or engaged by a PIAA member school must complete two courses as provided above no later than June 30, 2018.  First time coaches hired at any PIAA school after July 1, 2016, will have two years from their date of hire to complete this requirement.

Additional Accepted Coursework:

  1. PIAA will be accepting of American Red Cross and American Heart Association First Aid training for the first aid requirement.  Please upload a copy of card to your coaches profile.

  2. PIAA will be accepting of college level courses for either the coaching and/or first aid requirements.  (Example courses are Principles of Coaching or Fundamentals of Coaching).  A coach must upload a copy of their transcript or certificate indicating satisfactory completion of the course(s) to the PIAA Website for credit.

  3. PIAA will be accepting of SafeSchools Training for Coaching Education as long as your school or school district has purchased SafeSchools Training for ALL STAFF.  Listed below are the modules needed to satisfy the Fundamentals of Coaching and First Aid Requirements.

    Fundamentals of Coaching Coursework:
    Athletic Liability, Conflict Management: Managing the Angry Parent, Title IX and Gender Equity in Athletics, Hazing, Steroid and PED Awareness in Athletics, Emergency Operations Planning: Building the Plan, Emergency Operations Planning: Implementing the Plan, Sensitivity Awareness, Conflict Management: Student-to-Student, Diversity Awareness: Staff-to-Student, and Online Safety: Cyberbullying
    First Aid Coursework:
    First-Aid, Sport Supervision & Safety, Heat Illness Prevention, Student Drug and Alcohol Abuse, AED, and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
    Once completed, coaches will receive TWO certificates for all modules completed through SafeSchools Training. One certificate will be for the Fundamentals of Coaching coursework and the other will be for the First Aid coursework. Please contact your SafeSchools Account Manager to set this up. These certificates can then be uploaded to their Coaches’ profile for approval by the PIAA.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Jennifer Grassel, PIAA Assistant Executive Director in the PIAA Office at (717) 697-0374, or (800) 382-1392.

ATHLETIC COACH/VOLUNTEER TRAININGS, CLEARANCES, CERTIFICATES & LINKS

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Click here to see all PIAA Coaching Requirements. 

COACHES & VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A BASIC COACHING PRINCIPALS CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSE AND A CPR & FIRST AID CLASS BEFORE FALL SPORTS PRACTICES BEGIN


MANDATED REPORTER TRAINING INFORMATION & LINKS

PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINK BELOW:

Act 126  Mandated Child Abuse Reporting Training: https://www.reportabusepa.pitt.edu/  

AFTER YOU HAVE COMPLETED THE CHILD ABUSE TRAINING YOU WILL PRINT OUT A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION, PLEASE TURN A COPY OF CERTIFICATE INTO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE.


CARDIAC & CONCUSSION INFORMATION AND LINKS

Below are the links for the Concussion and Cardiac trainings. Please complete both trainings and be sure to print the completion certificate at the end of the training. Please supply the Athletic Office with a copy of your certificates. These trainings must be completed and certificates on file before any practices begin. 

 CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO CARDIAC TRAINING:   https://sportsafety.com/coach/cardiacwise/

CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO CONCUSSION TRAINING:  http://sportsafety.com/coach/concussionwise/

click here for: CONCUSSION FACT SHEET FOR COACHES

click here for: PARENT/ATHLETE CONCUSSION FACT SHEET 


COACHES CLEARANCES INFORMATION & LINKS 

COACH/VOLUNTEERS MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING FIVE CLEARANCES:

(Complete online and print your results when available.)      

   

      


CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR A COACH/VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST: 

      2019 COACH/VOLUNTEER CHECKLIST





By Holly Spencer

One Day This Won’t Be Your Life Anymore by Emily Edwards

I spent nine years chasing the game I loved. I played every weekend, holiday and summer until I was 18 years old. I collected memories and trophies and battle scars. And then, in one of the most difficult decisions I’ve ever made, I walked away. I felt sure that it was best for me and most days, I believe I was right. I was watching my dad’s team play this weekend (he coaches high school softball) and a parent asked me “What would tell these girls if you knew they’d listen?” And this is what I would say

One day you will walk off the field for the last time. One day you will untie your cleats forever. One day you will put your glove in your bag and there it will stay for months at a time. One day your tan lines will fade. You’ll forget the feeling of seams beneath your fingers. You’ll struggle to remember the way it felt to hit the perfect pitch. You’ll see your teammates once or twice a year instead of every single day. You won’t slide into second. You won’t round first. One day you’ll be on the other side the fence

One day this won’t be your life anymore. And when it’s not, you won’t remember the things that you’d think. You’ll have no idea how many times you struck out. You won’t know how many errors you made. You won’t be impressed with how many home runs you hit. You won’t care about your batting average or ERA. For the most part, you won’t remember wins and losses at all

After your last inning has come and gone, you’re going to remember the times when you wanted to quit— but didn’t. You’re going to remember the teammates (and families) you loved along the way. You’re going to remember playing in the freezing cold, driving rain, and unbearable heat. You’re going to remember the hotel bonding and the eight hour road trips. You’re going to remember the early practices and late games. You’re going to remember the coaches that never gave up on you. But most of all, you’re going to remember the sheer happiness that came only from being between two chalk lines. You’re going to remember the moments you did more than you ever believed you could. You’re going to remember the times you used every bit of talent God gave you

One day this won’t be your life anymore. So for today, run as fast as your feet will take you. Whether it’s a pop up to the pitcher or it bounces off the fence in left field. For today, swing as hard as you can. Commit to every pitch and give it everything you have. For today, make every play like it’s the last chance you’ll ever get. For today, play because you want to. Play because you need to. Play because the little girl you used to be fell in love with this game all those years ago

For today, don’t stop until the last pitch is thrown. Play with every piece of your heart and leave it all on the field. One day, this won’t be your life anymore. When that day comes, make sure you wouldn’t change a thing.

ATHLETE PHYSICAL FORMS & ATHLETIC INSURANCE

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BOTH THE PHYSICAL FORMS AND THE INSURANCE STATEMENT MUST BE COMPLETED, SIGNED, DATED BY PARENT AND ATHLETE,  AND TURNED INTO THE ATHLETIC OFFICE. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE THE PHYSICAL FORM SECTION 6 COMPLETED, SIGNED, AND DATED BY AN MEDICAL PHYSICIAN, BUT NOT BEFORE JUNE 1, 2022. BEFORE YOU CAN MOVE FROM ONE SPORT TO ANOTHER YOU MUST COMPLETE SECTION 7 THE RE-CERTIFICATION FORM BELOW. 

(CLICK ON FORM TO OPEN AND PRINT)

 

DIRECTIONS TO THE CURWENSVILLE SCHOOL

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  • From DuBois:

    Follow Route 219 South for approximately 17miles into the town of Grampian. In Grampian you will turn left at the light onto 879 East.  Then proceed 5 miles to Curwensville. At the stoplight in Curwensville, turn right onto Filbert Street. Follow that road around a winding curve which then becomes Susquehanna Avenue.  Go straight through blinking light. Turn left at Chestnut Street. The school will be in front of you.

     

    From I-80 West:

    From Interstate 80 West take exit #120 at Clearfield. Turn left onto PA 879, follow for approximately 8 miles into Curwensville. At first stoplight go straight .  At second stoplight in town of Curwensville, make a left onto Filbert Street.  Follow that road around a winding curve which then becomes Susquehanna Avenue.  Turn left at Chestnut Street. The school will be in front of you.

     

    From Tyrone:

    Follow Route 453 N for 35 miles to Curwensville. Route 453 N then becomes Susquehanna Avenue. Turn right at Chestnut Street. The school will be in front of you.