Baltimore Ravens' 10th Annual L.I.F.T. (Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive) Conference
The Baltimore Ravens are hosting their tenth Annual Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive (L.I.F.T.) event, taking place on Tuesday March 25 at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, MD. Each candidate selected should plan to arrive at the Ravens Under Armour Performance Center at 8:00 a.m. and be able to attend until the conference concludes at 2:00 p.m.
We ask that you share this exclusive opportunity with your students and encourage them to apply. We trust you to use your expertise to select female athletes who are either a freshman, sophomore or junior. 2025 Application: Ravens Leading and Inspiring Females to Thrive (L.I.F.T.) Conference | Baltimore Ravens – baltimoreravens.com
The Baltimore Ravens’ goal is to empower the next generation of female athletes to harness and develop their leadership skills, in order to help them succeed, both on and off the field. We want to engage these young women in a conversation about how the skills they utilize during their sport translate to their off-field endeavors. They are looking forward to a fun-filled day of empowerment for these young student athletes, and they wouldn’t be able to do it without your help and expertise.
2024 Recap: https://youtu.be/q9vrX0guAyw
If you or any other administrators know of deserving female athletes within your school district, we hope that you will encourage them to complete our online application, which will be available on our team website (www.baltimoreravens.com/LIFT) until March 13. This is a major part of the Baltimore Ravens’ community outreach to Baltimore City Public Schools. However, this opportunity will also be shared with other districts if our applications are not received promptly.
Please note that the Baltimore Ravens can provide an excused absence note for any student who may need one for attending this event.
The Three Approved Ways to Gain SY2024-25 Spring Academic Eligibility
Simply Qualify
Student-athletes with a 2.0 or higher SY2024-25 2nd quarter GPA with no more than one SY2024-25 2nd quarter grade below failing.
Request a Waiver
Student-athletes with a SY2024-25 2nd quarter GPA below a 2.0 with no more than one SY2024-25 2nd quarter grade below failing are eligible to participate if the average of average of their last four consecutive quarters (the following quarters – SY2024-25 1st-2nd and SY2023-24 3rd-4th) is higher than 2.0 (an Academic Eligibility Waiver Request form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).
Academic Probation
Student-athletes declared ineligible may attempt to become eligible through academic probation. This probation period will allow students to practice but not travel or compete with teams. It is imperative to communicate to students and families that students successfully completing academic probation may not be reinstated for competing until after Spring Break.
Important Spring Dates
- Wednesday, March 5, 2025 – Student-Athlete Accountability Contract Due; Academic Probation Begins
- Friday, March 14, 2025 – Spring Eligibility Rosters Due
- Tuesday, April 1, 2025 – Academic Probation Ends – Students are not eligible to participate in contests until certified.
- Thursday, April 3, 2025 – Academic Probation Results Due – Students are not eligible to participate in contests until certified.
- Friday, May 1, 2025 – Academic Supports Data Collection Due
- June 2025 (Once 4th Qtr. Grades Close) – SY2024-25 Fall Academic Eligibility Recommendations Due
The Three Approved Ways to Gain SY2024-25 Winter Academic Eligibility
Simply Qualify
Student-athletes with a 2.0 or higher SY2024-25 1st quarter GPA with no more than one SY2024-25 1st quarter grade below failing.
Request a Waiver
Student-athletes with a SY2024-25 1st quarter GPA below 2.0 with no more than one SY2024-25 1st quarter grade below failing are eligible to participate if the average of average of their last four consecutive quarters (the following quarters – SY2024-25 1st and SY2023-24 2nd-4th) is higher than 2.0 (an Academic Eligibility Waiver Request form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).
Academic Probation
Student-athletes declared ineligible may attempt to become eligible through academic probation. This probation period will allow students to practice but not travel or compete with teams. It is imperative to communicate to students and families that students successfully completing academic probation may not be reinstated for competing until after Winter Break.
Important Winter Dates
- Thursday, November 19, 2024 – Fall version of New Academic Support Tracker DUE – Everyone was sent a personal link to the one for their school at the beginning of the Fall Season
- Thursday, November 21, 2024 – Student-Athlete Accountability Contract Due; Academic Probation Begins
- Monday, November 26, 2024 – Winter Eligibility Rosters Due (from AD’s)
- Thursday, January 2, 2025 – Academic Probation Ends; Academic Probation Results Due
- Friday, January 31, 2025 – Winter version of New Academic Support Tracker DUE – Everyone was sent a personal link to the one for their school at the beginning of the Fall Season
The Four Approved Ways to Gain SY2024-25 Fall Academic Eligibility
Simply Qualify
Student-athletes with a 2.0 or higher SY2023-24 4th quarter GPA with no more than one SY2023-24 4th quarter grade below failing.
Request a Waiver
Student-athletes with a SY2023-24 4th quarter GPA below 2.0 with no more than one SY2023-24 4th quarter grade below failing are eligible to participate with an average SY2023-24 GPA (average of last four consecutive quarters) is higher than 2.0 (an Academic Eligibility Waiver Request form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).
Summer School Verification
Student-athletes with multiple failures or SY2023-24 4th-quarter GPAs below 2.0 may attend summer school. For athletic eligibility purposes, student-athletes may use grades earned through summer school to replace 4th quarter FINAL grades for a maximum of two courses from the student’s SY2023-24 schedule. A new 4th quarter GPA will be calculated for eligibility purposes only; student-athletes with a 2.0 GPA or higher and no more than one grade below failing will be declared eligible to participate in fall athletics (a Summer School Verification form must be completed, signed, and attached to eligibility reports).
Academic Probation
Student-athletes declared ineligible that have not attended or successfully completed summer school may attempt to become eligible through academic probation. This probation period will allow students to practice without traveling or competing with teams. It is imperative to communicate to students and families that due to the mid-August athletic start date, students successfully completing academic probation may not be reinstated for competing until October.
Important Fall Dates
- Wednesday, August 28, 2024 – Student-Athlete Accountability Contract Due; Academic Probation Begins
- Thursday, August 29, 2024 – Fall Eligibility Rosters Due
- Wednesday, September 25, 2024 – Academic Probation Ends – Please note that student-athletes are not eligible to play until a new Eligibility Roster, accompanied by completed and signed Academic Probation Results forms, is submitted to and receipt acknowledged by the Office of Athletics .
- Saturday, November 30, 2024 – Fall Academic Data Collection Due.
- After 4th Qtr Grades Close – SY2025-26 Fall Academic Eligibility Recommendations Due; Academic Supports Data Collection Form Due
Academic Eligibility Office Hours
Are you seeking clarity about Spring Academic Eligibility Requirements? If so, please watch out for the upcoming Academic Eligibility Office Hours for a Q & A Session.
Updates and Information
MPSSAA Sportsmanship Update
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries – Spring 2023 Session (click link to register)
Athletics Test to Play Resource (click link to access document)
City Schools Athletics Health and Safety Resource (click link to access document)
SY2022-23 Dual State and National Coaches Association Membership Form ~ $20 Fee
Coaches EFORMS
- Report A Violation or an Infraction
- Post-Event Form (complete after each Home Game)
Football Programming Resources
NATA Heads Up Safety Video: https://youtu.be/05MQjZH_n08