DoDDS-EUROPE

STARTING DATES FOR ATHLETICS

SCHOOL YEAR 2006-2007

FALL SPORTS: August 21, 2006 *

*a. Coaches must have signed their extra-curricular coaching contract

prior to the starting date (August 21, 2006) to establish liability coverage. *Note: If a coach is accompanying players to the European Football camp, they must have signed their contract prior to their departure for the camp.

*b. Football Policy:

· 21-23 August: Helmets & Shoulder Pads – No Contact

· 24 August and beyond: All equipment w/ contact at the discretion of the coach

· Limited Scrimmage Day: September 2, 2006 (Maximum 2 teams with heavy on-field coach involvement).

· Jamboree Day – September 9, 2006

NOTE: Teams are only authorized to participate in one scrimmage per weekend. You cannot participate in a scrimmage on Friday and then again on Saturday.

DEAD WEEK: November 5 - November 12, 2006

WINTER SPORTS: November 13, 2006

DEAD WEEK: February 25-March 4, 2007

SPRING SPORTS: March 5, 2007

Karen E. Seadore, CAA

DoDDS-E Education Division

ISS – Health/Physical Education & Athletics

338-7470 or 0611-380-7470

Fax: 338-7353 or 0611-380-7353