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All De La Salle Collegiate student-athletes are required to be registered in our online athletic registration program, FinalForms. De La Salle has partnered with FinalForms, an online forms and data management service. FinalForms allows parents to complete and sign athletic participation forms for their son online. The most exciting news is that FinalForms saves data from season-to-season and year-to-year, meaning that you will never need to enter the same information twice! Parents will review information once per school year to verify information is current and sign the forms.
Bookmark this site or save it to your desktop on your mobile device or computer (do not Google search for it in the future as you will not go directly to the De La Salle site).
ALL PARENTS of De La Salle students (even non-athletes) must confirm their account. (This is how physicals will be tracked).
Have required information available, such as medical history/health information, insurance company policy numbers, doctor, dentist and hospital information. This will make the registration time be more efficiently completed.
Parents will need to fill in your student’s email address. FinalForms requires that the student’s @dlspilots.net email address be used. Obtain this from your son. Your student will then need to check their email for information on how to complete their portion of the registration.
The De La Salle Parent Playbook is designed to help you with the online registration process. Please note once you register, you will receive an email to confirm your account, create a password, and then complete the required forms.
Keeping athletes safe is the top priority of the De La Salle athletic program. Because of the nature of athletic participation, especially in collision and contact sports, injuries will occur. De La Salle Collegiate has long associated with St. John Providence Hospital, now Ascension Macomb, as the athletic training partner for Pilots' athletics.
OVERVIEWIn support of the school’s primary goals of spiritual, intellectual and physical development of its students the mission of the Sports Medicine Program is to support the athlete as a whole spiritually, mentally, and physically. The health and welfare of the student athlete shall be paramount in the department.
De La Salle strives to develop a program that effectively utilizes the talents of the staff and resources of the program. A diversified program of prevention, evaluation, education, treatment and rehabilitation will assure a positive healthy recovery experience, an improved quality of life, a safe return to full athletic participation and continued athletic success. In addition to injury management, student athlete education will be emphasized to instill lifelong healthy practices. PHYSICAL EXAMPrior to participation in athletics (including tryouts) at De La Salle, each student-athlete must submit a completed pre-participation physical to the school. The physical must be completed by a MEDICAL DOCTOR (M.D.) or DOCTOR, OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE (D.O.) or NURSE PRACTITIONER (N.P.) after April 15 of the previous school year to be considered current for the upcoming school year and is valid until June 30 of the current school year. In addition, the physical must be signed by the athlete’s parent or guardian acknowledging that the information provided is correct. The physical is good for the entire school year and does not need to be re-submitted for each sport being played. At the conclusion of the school year, the physical needs to be completed again to continue with athletic participation. The deadline for submission is June 30 preceding the upcoming school year. Afterward, students without a current exam may not participate in summer activities or athletic competition.
There are several key components that must be as complete as possible as part of the pre-participation examination. Outside of the physician’s examination, the medical history is the most important piece of information on the pre-participation exam. This allows the physician and athletic training staff to know if you have any underlying condition that may make participating in athletics challenging or dangerous, such as an underlying cardiac condition, diabetes, or exercise-induced asthma. Based on this information, the athletic training staff can ensure that proper testing or management is in place, and prevent serious injury or complications from arising. Musculoskeletal injury history should also be provided, in order for the athletic training staff to get an idea of past injuries that may require management or clearance prior to activity. In addition, a cardiac screen is strongly recommended as part of the pre-participation exam. Free cardiac screenings are provided at De La Salle yearly through Ascension Health, please contact the athletic department for date and time.
2-PAGE MHSAA PHYSICAL CARD/MEDICAL HISTORY FORM 4-PAGE MHSAA PHYSICAL CARD/MEDICAL HISTORY FORMINJURIESIt is the responsibility of the student-athlete to report any injury or unusual discomfort to the coach or athletic trainer immediately. Parents will be notified when a significant injury occurs and the coach or athletic trainer shall complete an accident report within one (1) business day. The parent(s) should relay any pertinent medical information to the coaching staff and/or athletic trainer. An athletic trainer is available at designated times to treat minor injuries and make minor evaluations and referrals. Athletes who sustain a head or neck injury or other injury that requires medical attention, or causes loss of practice or competition time will be required to provide a medical release signed by a physician before returning to practice or competition. A note from a parent or guardian will not be accepted. CONCUSSIONA concussion is a form of mild traumatic brain injury that occurs from a direct blow to the head, or a blow to another part of the body that causes force to be transmitted to the head. Concussion symptoms can vary from mild to severe, and can occur without loss of consciousness. Symptoms can include:
Headache
Ringing in the ears
Dizziness/ balance disturbances
Disorientation/confusion
Loss of Consciousness
Nausea/vomiting
Sensitivity to light or noise
Slurred speech
Visual disturbances
Memory loss or difficulty
Behavioral changes
Tiredness/fatigue
All concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not managed properly. If you think you may have sustained a concussion, please see the athletic trainer or your personal physician in a timely manner. CONCUSSION RETURN TO PLAY PROTOCOLPublic Acts 342 and 342 (2012) mandates that parents and students review and acknowledge concussion safety material. In addition, the law mandates that participants with suspected concussion must be withheld from activity until written approval is provide by an appropriate health care provider. De La Salle meets and exceeds these standards as outlined below.
Preventing, identifying, effectively treating and aftercare of head trauma including concussions is an important factor of the De La Salle Collegiate Athletic Medicine program. Student-athletes in selected contact or collision sports shall complete the pre-participation ImPACT (Immediate Post-Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) program as freshman and juniors, or at least twice in four years at De La Salle. ImPACT is the most-widely used and most scientifically validated computerized concussion evaluation system in the world. ImPACT provides trained clinicians with neurocognitive assessment tools and services that have been medically accepted as state-of-the-art best practices as part of determining safe return to play decisions.
Return to play procedures for concussions:
Student must be symptom free as assessed by ATC, M.D., D.O., PAC or NP.
Student must have been cleared through the ImPACT program as evaluated by the school’s ImPACT neuropsychologist.
Student must possess a MHSAA return to play clearance from a M.D., D.O., PAC or NP.
If any one of these conditions are not met, the student will be withheld from participating. Parent authorization will NOT be accepted in any form. If the student requires special academic accommodation while recovering as deemed necessary by the ATC, neuropsychologist or other physician, special indications will be forwarded to the student’s teachers.
CONCUSSION HOME CAREIf you have a concussion, there are steps that you can take to promote healing of the injury, through avoiding certain things that aggravate symptoms and encouraging things that promote healing.
Things to AVOID:
Caffeine
Cellphone/TV/Computer use
Bright lights and loud noises
Strenuous exercise
Driving/Operating machinery
Things to ENCOURAGE:
Sleep
Cognitive rest (Academic accommodations will be made)
Acetaminophen for pain relief
Avoidance of activity that aggravates symptoms
Additionally, the athlete should be monitored for any rapid deterioration of condition. This is indicative of a more serious trauma to the brain. If any of the following symptoms are noted, the athlete should be transported to the emergency room immediately:
Sudden and significant behavior change
Amnesia
Sensory disruption (Sudden loss of vision, paralysis, etc)
Sudden loss of consciousness
Seizures
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT RESOURCES Dan Rohn
Athletic Director
Andy Crowley
Associate Athletic Director
586-541-6229
The Lasallian "L" is the most revered and prestigious award that any student-athlete can receive at De La Salle Collegiate. The letter jacket award represents over 94 years of interscholastic excellence and a bond between brothers that never fades. In order to ensure proper respect and consistency, the Collegiate requires that letter jackets and sweaters meet the standards listed below. De La Salle reserves the right to rescind the letter award if the standards are not met or are infringed upon.
1. The Varsity “L” to be placed on left side of the jacket/sweater.
2. Cardigan or “V” neck sweater in solid purple only.
3. Last name embroidered on the right side of jacket or v-neck sweater, or on the pocket of a cardigan sweater - no offensive nicknames.
4. “De La Salle” embroidered and arched across the upper back of jacket, the back of the sweater is to remain bare.
5. Student’s sport(s) embroidered across the bottom back of jacket.
6. Standard sport patches, if any, are to be placed in the center of the back of the jacket. The back of the sweater is to remain bare.
7. Graduation year patch on left upper shoulder of the jacket/sweater.
8. Captain star provided by the athletic department only on right upper shoulder of the jacket/sweater.
9. Stripes for individual accomplishments for winning Varsity Letter (gold), County (white), Catholic League (green), All American (red, white, blue) on left sleeve.
10. Team accomplishment patches such as Catholic League, District, Regional and State Championships on right sleeve.
11. De La Salle letter jacket/sweater is not to be used to display individual or team academic accomplishment(s).
12. No additional graphics, designs or wording allowed. Anything deemed inappropriate, offensive or in poor taste will necessitate the removal of the letter “L”.
13. An agreement below must be signed and turned in to the Athletic Office before the student-athlete may receive his letter.
EARNING A VARSITY LETTER
The general requirement for De La Salle students earning a varsity letter, is they must be in good athletic and academic standing, complete the season, and be eligible academically.
The following sport requirements will also contribute to the varsity letter awarding:
BASEBALL: Must participate in a minimum of three varsity games.
BASKETBALL: Must be a member of the varsity team for the entire season.
BOWLING: Must bowl a minimum of 10 games in Detroit Catholic High School League varsity competition.
CROSS COUNTRY: Must run under 18:00 in sanctioned 5K high school cross-country race during the season or run on the varsity squad (top 7) more than half the season or in championship meets or actively run four years on the cross-country team.
FOOTBALL: Be a member of the varsity team in good standing during the regular season.
GOLF: Must make initial varsity roster and play in a minimum of three varsity events. Coaches discretion may be used for athletes on varsity squad at any point in the season.
ICE HOCKEY: Must dress for a minimum of nine varsity games. An injury-shortened season must be rostered with varsity team for length of the season (i.e. injured early in season).
LACROSSE: Must participate in a minimum of five varsity games.
SOCCER: Must participate in a minimum of three varsity games.
SWIM & DIVE: Meet qualifying standards for the Macomb County Meet. Discretion of the coaching staff (attendance, attitude and contributions to team success may be considered).
TENNIS: Compete in three varsity match-day events.
TRACK & FIELD: Athletes must meet one of the standards listed below in order to receive a varsity letter:
Score 15 points in dual meets
Score six points in a varsity invitational or championship meets
Obtain the time or distance listed below in an event
Shot Put
41'0"
Discus
117'0"
Long Jump
18' 2"
High Jump
5' 10"
110m HH
16.8
100m Dash
11.50
200m Dash
23.50
300m IH
43.00
400m Dash
53.50
800m Run
2:04.9
1600m Run
4:44.9
3200m Run
10:35.0
Relays
.25/Person
WRESTLING: A wrestling letter will be awarded to any wrestler who meets one of the qualifications outlined below (80 points needed to letter):
WRESTLE IN A VARSITY MATCH: 2 POINTS
VARSITY VICTORY BY DECISION: 3 POINTS
VARSITY VICTORY BY PINS: 6 POINTS
VARSITY VICTORY BY TECHNICAL FALL: 5 POINTS
VARSITY VICTORY BY MAJOR DECISION: 4 POINTS
A senior wrestler who has been a member of the program for four seasons and has not met varsity criteria; Due to injury, illness, or other circumstances, an athlete who in the coach’s estimation would have lettered may receive a letter; and all wrestlers meeting lettering criteria are required to finish the season up to and including the last practice prior to regional competition regardless of qualified status.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Question: I'd like to buy my son's jacket for Christmas and surprise him with the varsity letter already on the jacket. Can we get the award early?
Answer: Unfortunately, no. The varsity letter may be awarded at the conclusion of the season only upon the head coach's authorization.
Q. I just earned varsity captain status. When can I get the captain's star?
A. Upon authorization of the head coach, you can visit the athletic office to pick up your star.
Q. I don't have my graduation numerals. Where can I pick them up?
A. The athletic office only provides the varsity "L" letter, authorized TEAM championship patches and the captain's star. All other patches, embroidery and embellishments are the responsibility of the family.
Q. Where can I order a jacket or a sweater?
A. The two authorized dealers of jackets and sweaters are The Pilot Hangar and Burke's Sports Haven in Eastpointe.
For De La Salle Collegiate students who are interested in the possibility of playing intercollegiate athletics at a National Collegiate Athletic Association member institution, it is critical to follow the appropriate steps to ensure initial eligibility. While the De La Salle coaching staff and Athletic Department will assist you in the recruiting process, families are encouraged to speak with their De La Salle counselor to ensure their son is on the right track toward initial eligibility. For more information on eligibility center registration, contact the De La Salle Counseling Department.
In order to be eligible to play NCAA sports at a Division I or II school, you must meet certain academic and amateurism requirements. To have your academic and amateurism evaluations completed, setting up a Certification Account with the NCAA Eligibility Center is required. If you are not sure if you will play at an NCAA Division I or II institution, or you are planning to play at a Division III institution, you may set up a free Profile Account, which can be transitioned to a Certification Account at a later date if needed. To register for a Certification Account or to create a free Profile Page, click here.
We recommend that you register with the NCAA Eligibility Center no later than the beginning of your sophomore year in high school. This should allow sufficient time to be sure you are on track to graduate on time and meet the NCAA's required initial-eligibility standards.
1. A valid email address. (Best practice is to use an email address that remains accessible after graduating from high school.) On eligibilitycenter.org, click on Create an Account, enter your email address, then click Send. This requests the system to send you an email with registration instructions, which will include a verification code and a link to the website. When you receive the email, click the link to be directed to a secure webpage that asks for the verification code included in the email. Once entered, you will be able to continue the registration process, including creating a password, which must be between 6-12 characters and a combination of letters and numbers.
2. Your education history, from age 11 onward.
3. Your sports participation history, from age 14 onward. For further information, review our Registration Checklist.
I want to play a sport at an NCAA Division III school; do I need to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center?
Prospective student-athletes who plan to compete at an NCAA Division I or II institution must register with a Certification Account in order to determine if they are eligible. NCAA Division III schools set their own admissions and eligibility standards, so if you are attending a Division III school you are not required to register with the NCAA Eligibility Center. However, you can create a free Profile Page that will provide you with an NCAA ID number and important reminders during high school. Some Division III schools may ask you to create a Profile Page for record-keeping purposes. You can transition your Profile Page to a Certification Account at any time if you decide to play a Division I or II sport. Visit the NCAA Division III website or contact the Division III school you are planning to attend for more information.
Hundreds of De La Salle Collegiate student-athletes have played intercollegiate athletics over the school's rich history. The recruiting process can be confusing and daunting to parents and student-athletes. While De La Salle coaches assist with the process, their role is to coach the school's team as their most important duty. It is the responsibility of the student and his family to ensure academic eligibility, maintain contacts with interested college coaches, and to familiarize themselves with the process. Of course not everyone will be recruited, but for students who qualify academically and have the skill to play intercollegiate athletics, we will assist you in the process.
Recruiting
The NCAA supports student-athlete well-being by promoting a fair recruiting environment that limits intrusions into the lives of student-athletes and their families.
Recruiting happens when a college employee or representative invites a high school student-athlete to play sports for their college. Recruiting can occur in many ways, such as face-to-face contact, phone calls or text messaging, through mailed or emailed material or through social media.
Recruiting Terms
CONTACT: A contact happens any time a college coach says more than hello during a face-to-face meeting with a college-bound student-athlete or his or her parents off the college’s campus. EVALUATION: An evaluation happens when a college coach observes a student-athlete practicing or competing. VERBAL COMMITMENT: A verbal commitment happens when a college-bound student-athlete verbally agrees to play sports for a college before he or she signs or is eligible to sign a National Letter of Intent. The commitment is not binding on the student-athlete or the school and can be made at any time. LETTER OF INTENT: When a student-athlete officially commits to attend a Division I or II college, he or she signs a National Letter of Intent, agreeing to attend that school for one academic year.
Campus Visits
Any visit to a college campus by a college-bound student-athlete or his or her parents paid for by the college is an official visit. Visits paid for by student-athletes or their parents are considered unofficial visits.
During an official visit the college can pay for transportation to and from the college for the student-athlete, lodging and three meals per day for the student-athlete and his or her parents or guardians, as well as reasonable entertainment expenses including three tickets to a home sports event.
The only expenses a college-bound student-athlete may receive from a college during an unofficial visit are three tickets to a home sports event.
National Letter of Intent
A National Letter of Intent (NLI) is signed by a college-bound student-athlete agreeing to attend a Division I or II college for one academic year. Participating colleges agree to provide financial aid for one academic year to the student-athlete as long as the student-athlete is admitted to the school and is eligible for financial aid under NCAA rules. Other forms of financial aid do not guarantee the student-athlete financial aid.
The National Letter of Intent is voluntary and not required for a student-athlete to receive financial aid or participate in sports. However, it is not possible to sign a NLI without receiving aid from the institution.
Signing a NLI ends the recruiting process because participating schools are prohibited from recruiting student-athletes who have already signed letters with other participating schools.
A student-athlete who signs a NLI but decides to attend another college may request a release from his or her contract with the school. If a student-athlete signs a National Letter of Intent with one school but attends a different school, he or she loses one full year of eligibility and must complete a full academic year at the new school before being eligible to compete.
Division III institutions are permitted to use a standard, NCAA provided, non-binding celebratory signing form. A college-bound student-athlete is permitted to sign the celebratory signing form at any point, including high school signing events, after the student-athlete has been accepted to the institution. Institutions are not permitted to publicize a student-athlete’s commitment to the institution until the student-athlete has submitted a financial deposit.
Each year, De La Salle celebrates the accomplishments of our student-athletes that commit to play intercollegiate athletics. In general, De La Salle may hold a ceremony in mid-November surrounding the initial signing period for Division II sports as well as the initial early signing period date for Division I basketball and all other DI sports besides football. In addition, the Athletic Department may schedule a ceremony corresponding with the Division I and II regular signing period on the first Wednesday in February. A final photo ceremony will be held in the spring corresponding to the final Division I basketball signing date.
The dates mentioned are rough estimates based on the level and sports that recruited athletes participate in. Ceremonies are open to all college-bound student-athletes, regardless of level, who have been offered a bona-fide opportunity by a college program to participate. See the athletics director for more information. In addition, please contact the athletic office to tell us about your son's college of choice. In many cases, we are simply not aware that an offered has been extended and accepted.
NCAA-member institutions are not the only outlets for high school athletes who want to continue their academic and athletic careers at the next level. Excellent colleges and universities that conduct competitive, high-level athletic programs exist as members of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as well as the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA).
De La Salle Collegiate has enjoyed a rich athletic tradition that spans over 94-years and includes many team and individual accomplishments. You are invited to contact our Admissions Department to determine if transferring to De La Salle is the right choice for you academically, socially, and spiritually. There are a number of ways to explore De La Salle including Pilot for a Day (shadowing), the Coffee Talks, Open House or regional school visits. The Admissions Department can help families explore the mission of the school, affordability, and any other questions they may have. Please contact:
Frequently Asked Questions for Potential Transfers:
Q. My son is a talented athlete. Can he earn a scholarship to attend De La Salle? A. No. De La Salle does NOT award any athletic or talent based scholarships. In addition, the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) prohibits aid to students from any source on the basis of athletic ability or achievement. To lower tuition costs, parents may apply for need-based Tuition Assistance as determined by an independent organization, participate in the SCRIP program, earn an academic scholarship based on the High School Placement Test, or receive a sibling discount. No students receive athletic scholarships.
Q. Will De La Salle coaches recruit my son? A. No. In fact, the MHSAA considers this "undue influence" and is a serious violation of the rules. Please understand that our coaches can only discuss the program they conduct in general terms with you and cannot discuss athletic potential with you, your son or an intermediary. The best way to learn more about the program is to come to a game, speak with an admissions representative or contact the athletic office for more information.
Q.If my son transfers to De La Salle can he play immediately? A. In most cases, no. The MHSAA and the Catholic High School League (CHSL) define rules for students that transfer from one high school to another. There will be a transition to the rule between the 2018-19 and the 2019-20 school school years. Beginning August 1, 2019, students who transfer from one high school to another and are not eligible under one of the 15 stated MHSAA exceptions (see athletic administrator) will be ineligible for any sport the student participated in (scrimmage or contest) at their previous school. It is imperative that families considering a transfer speak to their current school athletic administrator or contact the De La Salle athletic office to gain a complete understanding of the rule and how it may pertain to their son's situation.
Phoenix Glassnor broke the De La Salle basketball all-time scoring record of 1,516 points with his three-point shot before a packed BroZone and crowd against Toledo Central Catholic in the Bill Fox Gymnasium.