Important athletic reminders as we start the new 2026/2027 school year from Mr. Christopher Campolieta, Director of Athletics
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Welcome to the upcoming interscholastic athletic season! We are excited to have your student-athletes representing our District. Athletics provides a powerful arena for growth and teaches invaluable lessons about teamwork, resilience, discipline, and sportsmanship.
To ensure a positive, safe, and enriching environment for everyone involved, we ask all parents and guardians to partner with us by adhering to the following guidelines for spectator conduct and coach communication.
Spectator Expectations: Supporting with Pride
The Baldwinsville Central School District (BCSD) believes in the educational value of Interscholastic Athletics, and therefore emphasizes the importance of good sportsmanship and equitable competition. Student-athletes are expected to follow the rules and play to the best of their abilities while demonstrating good sportsmanship, and spectators are expected to encourage and to cheer positively for their teams. At times, when people get emotionally caught up in the competition, they cross the line between encouraging and discouraging, positive and negative. Therefore, the BCSD has implemented rules that apply to spectator behavior, similar to those that already exist for players and coaches:
Cheer for Our Team, Not Against the Opponent: Keep all comments positive and focused on supporting our athletes.
Respect the Officials: Officials are human, and like everyone else, they will make mistakes. Harassing or yelling at officials sets a poor example for our students and can result in penalties for our team or removal from the venue.
Let the Coaches Coach: Avoid shouting instructions from the stands. Opposing instructions from parents can confuse players and undermine the team strategy.
Model Sportsmanship: Treat opposing players, coaches, and fans with respect. We want our school to be known as a class act, both on and off the field.
Behavior that degrades, humiliates, intimidates or threatens a player, coach, referee, school official, another parent/guardian, or fan before, during, or after a contest is subject to action by school personnel. Anyone who engages in misconduct as described above, or who is removed from an interscholastic contest at the request of a game official or school personnel, may be prohibited from attending on-campus athletic contests.
Communication Protocols: Partnering for Success
Open lines of communication between parents and coaches are vital. To ensure these interactions are productive, we utilize a structured approach to communication.
If a concern/situation presents itself during the season, below is the protocol to address the concern/situation. As a reminder, there is a 24-hour rule for speaking with coaches after a meet/match/game. At the end of a contest, coaches have other responsibilities they need to complete before they leave. It may also be an emotional time for everyone.
As a reminder, parents, guardians and student athletes will refrain from speaking with coaches about such issues as playing time, athletic ability, and team strategy insofar as they relate to student athletes other than their own child within this 24 hour period.
1. Appropriate Topics to Discuss with Coaches
Coaches are happy to speak with you regarding:
Ways to help your student-athlete improve their skills.
Concerns regarding your student-athlete's behavior or academic standing.
Your student-athlete's physical safety and mental well-being.
2. Issues Not Appropriate for Coach Discussion
Certain decisions belong solely to the coaching staff. Coaches will not discuss:
Issues as playing time, athletic ability, and team strategy insofar as they relate to student athletes other than their own child.
3. The Communication Chain of Command
If a concern arises, please follow this step-by-step process to resolve it:
Step 1: Student athlete meets with coach
Encourage your student-athlete to speak directly with the coach first. This builds independence and self-advocacy.
Step 2: Student athlete & parent/guardian meets with coach
If the issue remains unresolved, contact the coach via email or phone to schedule a formal, private meeting.
Step 3: Student athlete, parent/guardian and coach meets with the Athletic Director
If a resolution cannot be reached after the parent-coach meeting, contact the Athletic Department to involve the Athletic Director.
Thank you for your dedication to making this a fantastic, memorable season for our student-athletes. Your cooperation creates a culture where our students can truly thrive.
GO BEES!
Sincerely,
C. M. Campolieta
Mr. Christopher M. Campolieta
Director of P.E., Health, & Athletics