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NEPN/NSBA Code: JJIB-R (NHS) MSAD #37 POLICY NARRAGUAGUS HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC
CODE
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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