NEPN/NSBA Code: JJIB-R (NHS)

MSAD #37 POLICY

NARRAGUAGUS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC CODE
& AWARD CRITERIA

In order to continue the fine tradition in athletics that MSAD #37 schools have built over the years, the following Secondary Athletic Code has been adopted.  Parents, too, should be familiar with the code.

 

A.  GENERAL RULES

 

            1.         Before any athlete can participate in tryouts or intramurals, they must have returned to the coach or advisor:

 

                        a.         a written statement confirming the student is physically fit to participate in athletics.  This statement must be signed by the doctor completing the physical examination within the present school year.  This physical will be adequate for all sports unless there are restrictions placed on it.  Any physical other than those given by the school physician at the scheduled time will be at the individual's own expense.

                        b.         a written statement from the parent indicating the medical coverage in force for the student athlete during each particular sport season.

                        c.         a signed parental permission slip to acknowledge the athletic code and the risk of injury involved while participating in interscholastic athletics or intramurals.

                        d.         the district could require a second physician's note if the child is injured or suffers an illness or condition which could further endanger the athlete's well‑being.  If the district has a factual basis to believe that the child's continuation/ participation in a sport would jeopardize the safety of that child or the safety of the other children involved in the sport, it could require a second physician's opinion, at the district's expense, by a physician mutually chosen by the district and the parents.

 

2.                  It is expected that all participants have a good attendance record, as well as good overall standing as school citizens.  Student athletes are expected to be in attendance and on time the morning following a week night activity.                        

 

All athletes are responsible for completing any work missed because of travel to any athletic contests.  Arrangements are to be made with the teacher prior to departure.

 

            3.         Regular school attendance is a requirement for all athletes.  All participants are required to be in attendance the entire day in order to participate in a game or practice.  If absence occurs on Friday, the athlete cannot participate in a game on Saturday unless approved by the principal or the Athletic Director.  A note from the parent and/or physician will be required before the student is allowed to resume active participation. 

 

a.       Exceptions--approved appointments

     The student must present a doctor's appointment card to the 

office.  It is advisable to receive prior approval for appointments  through the athletic director whenever possible.

                        b.   Other extenuating circumstances will be addressed by the principal and/or athletic director.

 

            4.         Participants should, by some method, notify the coach/advisor by the end of the school day if lateness or justified absence is anticipated the next day.

 

            5.         Athletes will be issued the best possible equipment and each athlete will assume responsibility for this equipment and will be assessed for any lost or damaged item(s).

 

            6.         Vulgar language cannot be tolerated and is just cause for reprimand.

 

            7.         On school sponsored trips, participants are to dress appropriately (such as coat, sweater, tie, etc.).  They will be briefed on behavior and related responsibilities by the advisor of each activity.  Also, all participants are expected to live up to any written grooming codes set up by the coach/advisor.

 

            8.         Student support personnel shall be considered as active participants and shall meet the same requirements as the participants.

 

            9.         Athletes suspended from school shall not be allowed to practice or  participate in contests while on suspension.

 

            10.       Individual coaches/advisors have the responsibility to take disciplinary action regarding any problem not previously mentioned.  These recommendations should be submitted to the athletic director and the principal for review and approval.

 

            11.       All squad members will abide by any additional training regulations set forth by the coach.  These rules must first be submitted and approved by the principal and athletic director.

 

            12.       Participation is strictly on a voluntary basis.  Therefore, membership in any group implies understanding of, and adherence to, all sections of this code.

 

B.         SPECIAL GUIDELINES FOR THE STUDENT ATHLETES

 

            1.         School letters and school jackets should be worn by the person to whom they were awarded.

 

            2.         Members of a team shall recognize that they have the following responsibilities:

 

                        a.         They are official representatives of Narraguagus High School.

                        b.         They represent their families, friends, and town.

                        c.         They are expected to be leaders in promoting good school citizenship.

                        d.         Their actions in and out of school build student respect and contribute to school spirit.  This responsibility implies that proper respect be given to the administration, teachers, coaches, officials, fellow athletes, and the student body.

 

            3.         Any violation that justifies dismissal from an interscholastic school sport will be referred to the Athletic Council for action.  The decision of the Athletic Council will be made known to the parents by letter.

 

                       

                        The administration and coaches of Narraguagus High School will constitute the Athletic Council which regulates and maintains standards.  The Athletic Director will be the Chairman of the Athletic Council.  Other personnel who may be involved on the athletic council would be the coach in that particular sport. The Athletic Council will have the right to act on all violations of the Athletic Code, recognizing that all decisions must have the approval of the administration.  Appeals, in writing, should be directed to the principal.  Referrals regarding disciplinary actions for athletes will be acted upon promptly.

 

            4.         An athlete will be allowed to change from one sport to another by mutual consent of coaches involved.  This change must be accomplished prior to the last cut in a "cut" sport and before the first countable contest.  Special cases will be administered by the principal and/or athletic director.

 

            5.         Team members are expected to go and return on a team bus.  On away trips, team members may be dropped off in the center of each town on the return home.  Students will follow all SAD #37 Rules and Regulations for pupils in regard to bus transportation.  Any change in transportation arrangements must be approved by the athletic director 24 hours in advance.  Emergency situations will be handled on an individual basis by the athletic director and/or coach.

 

            6.         An athlete will not be required to try out for a new sport until at least a week after the conclusion of a previous sport in which he/she participated.

 

PUPIL ELIGIBILITY ‑ MSSPA

 

            A pupil shall be eligible to participate in any interscholastic secondary school athletic contest:

 

A.           Who meets the eligibility rules established by the local school     

            authorities.

 

            B.         Who is regularly enrolled in the school which he/she represents.  To be considered regularly enrolled, a student must be in attendance and academically active in the school which he/she represents.  An academically active student must be pursuing a program of studies approved by the principal and superintendent of schools.

 

            C.        Who is under twenty years of age at the time of participation.

 

            D.        Who has maintained undergraduate status in a four‑year course in an approved secondary school or its equivalent.

 

            E.         A pupil is only eligible to participate for the first eight consecutive semesters after he or she enrolls as a freshman in a four‑year senior high school.  For example, a pupil who registers as a freshman in Sept. 1993 is eligible to compete in interscholastic athletics insofar as this rule is concerned until the close of school year 1997.  He/she is not eligible to compete after that date.  See Article III, Section II‑G for exceptions.

 

PUPIL ELIGIBILITY ‑ NARRAGUAGUS HIGH SCHOOL

 

            A.        To be eligible to participate in sports a student must meet all requirements of the Maine Secondary Schools Principals Association which include passing four major subjects.  In addition they must meet any special requirements of the school they represent.

 

            B.         All Narraguagus High School students must be registered for at least six courses each semester.

 

            C.        We value highly the opportunity for students to participate in interscholastic sports and to avail themselves of the many benefits that may be derived.  Nevertheless, we feel that an athlete's first school responsibility is to their academic standing.  When that standing is at a seriously low level and the situation persists, the student should not continue their representation of the school in interscholastic competition.

 

                        We wish to establish eligibility that will prevent a competitor from remaining in a seriously low academic standing.  To establish a student's athletic eligibility, checks will be made at the four warning notice points and at the end of the four ranking quarters of the school year.  In addition to passing four major subjects, a student must not be failing any subject during any check point.

 

                        A student who is failing one or more subjects at the time of the warning notices or at the end of the quarter will be on a probationary period of ten full school days.  During that time each athlete on probation will be required to submit a weekly academic and discipline report to the Athletic Director on Friday.  If, at the end of the probationary period or at the end of the ranking period, the athlete is failing any subjects, that athlete becomes ineligible for the remainder of the quarter or until warning notices are issued.  Only one probationary period during any sport season is permissible.

 

                        Probation is defined as a period of ten full school days in which the athlete is offered the opportunity to raise failing grades to acceptable standards.  During this time, the athlete will not attend practices but will be expected to attend games.  The athlete shall be dressed in appropriate street attire and sit with the team.

 

            D.        In addition to academically qualifying, athletes must conduct themselves in and out of school, in a manner that is a credit to Narraguagus High School.

 

 

ATHLETIC AWARDS CRITERIA

 

SECTION X

 

General Criteria in Meeting Awards Requirements

 

1.      No student will be granted an award who has not complied with the rules set forth in this athletic code procedure..

 

2.      A player will be ineligible to receive an award if suspended from the squad due to disciplinary action.

 

AWARDS WITHHELD

 

Coaches have the right, as does the school administration, to withhold an award from a team member not fulfilling team or school obligations.  The athletic director and student should be made aware of this decision before Awards Night.

 

Students will not receive an award of any kind if they have not returned all school issued equipment or reimbursed the school for lost items.

 

VARSITY TEAMS--All varsity athletes will be awarded a varsity letter.

 

JV TEAMS--Team members will receive a JV letter and certificate for each JV sport participated in.  A certificate will be awarded for participation in the second and third year.

 

FRESHMAN BASKETBALL--certificate of participation.

 

Type of Awards:  At the time a student is awarded his or her first varsity letter, the award will be a chenille blocked plain "N" with an emblem of the sport embroidered on it.  All awards after that, regardless of the sport or the year will be a bar or metal insert for that particular sport.  Certificates will accompany all awards.

 

 

Approved:  November 29, 2000

 

 

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