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The following policies shall govern participation in the School District of Auburndale Athletic Program. The student athlete and his/her parents/guardians agree to abide by the following:
I. Adherence to the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association Constitution and Rules
The student will abide by all the rules and regulations of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) Constitution and Rules Handbook. Copies of the handbook are available in the school library and each athlete is advised to familiarize him/herself with those rules and regulations.
II. Eligibility
Students shall not participate outside of school in the same sport during the season in which they wish to participate at school. A student forfeits his/her eligibility for the remainder of the sports season if this violation occurs.
The student must meet all of the age enrollment, attendance and scholastic requirements established by the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA). Quarterly eligibility for student athletes and cheerleaders will be determined by school Administration. Any student, who has a cumulative "F" in one or more credit courses, will be ineligible for participation in the interscholastic events until the "F" is raised to a passing grade.
All students in co-curricular activities must maintain passing grades in all courses each mid-quarter and quarter grading periods. A failing grade will result in:
A. 15 school days and nights probation from activities (no games or events/only practices).
B. After 15 school days and nights, progress is reviewed. At the time of re-evaluation, if the student is receiving a failing grade, he/she will be put on probation for another 15 school days and nights period.
C. For fall sports (cross country, football, volleyball, and cheerleading), previous 4th quarter grades will determine eligibility.
D. Students receiving D’s on mid-term progress reports will have courses monitored for remainder of the quarter. (Mid-term progress reports will be provided to the coaches/activity advisors by the School Counselor).
E. A student who is placed on academic probation should be evaluated as a possible at risk student by an academic eligibility committee. This committee will include:
1. Classroom Teacher(s) (in which the student has received a failing grade)
2. Principal
3. School Counselor
4. Special Education Teacher (if applicable)
5. Athletic Director
6. Coach or Activity Advisor
If the committee determines that the student is doing his/her best in the class, the committee may allow the student to return to co-curricular activities.
III. Forms and Releases
Before a student may participate in any sport including conditioning and practices, he/she must have the following information turned in and on file with the Athletic Director (This includes transfer students):
A. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) health questionnaire and physical examination card, with student, parent and physician's signature.
B. A copy of the Emergency Medical Notification Form.
C. A signed copy of the Student Athletic Letter of Intent.
IV. Attendance the Day Before and After a School Contest
A student is expected to attend all classes on his/her schedule on the day of a contest and the next school day following the contest. Habitual absence before and after a contest may result in suspension from the team. To be eligible to participate in a contest or practice, the athlete must arrive at school no later than 11:30 a.m. and be present for the remainder of the school day, unless the student has been excused for such reasons as doctor's appointment, field trip, college visitation, driver's test, or other such reasons other than illness. The purpose of this clause is to keep a student from participating when he/she is ill.
V. Attendance at Practices and Team Meetings
Team members are expected to be present at all practices, team meetings, contests, and special occasions unless excused by the head coach. A student must have a minimum of seven practices before participating for the first time in a sport.
VI. Care of School Equipment
The athlete is responsible for all equipment issued. The Athlete and his/her parent agree that all apparel will be properly washed and equipment appropriately cleaned before it is returned at the end of the season. Lost, stolen or damaged equipment will be paid for by the athlete or his/her parents.
VII. Transportation to Athletic Contests
All team members will travel to and from out-of-town contests by means of the transportation provided or organized by the Athletic Director. Cheerleaders will ride with the team bus to and from all away games, unless another bus is available, i.e., fan or band bus. Team members/cheerleaders may be released to their parents provided the parent personally (visually) approaches the coach and signs the District’s Sign-out Release Form. All team members/cheerleaders will not ride home with someone other than their parent unless prior arrangements have been made with the Building Principal and Athletic Director. Failure to do so results in a violation of the Athletic Code.
VIII. Medical Release to Again Participate
If an athlete sustains an injury which requires the care and guidance of a doctor and/or medical personnel or a visit to a hospital and/or clinic, they must have a doctor’s written permission to return to participation.
PARTICIPATION IN A PRACTICE OR ATHLETIC CONTEST WILL NOT BE PERMITTED IF THE ATHLETE IS OUT OF SCHOOL ALL OR PART OF THE DAY OF THE PRACTICE OR CONTEST FOR REASONS OF ILLNESS OR INJURY. The only exception is a doctor's release, which must be presented to the coach prior to the practice or the contest. The doctor may make the release verbally to the coach.
IX. Personal Conduct
Participation on an athletic team or cheerleading squad is a privilege. All athletes and cheerleaders are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that is a source of honor to the School District of Auburndale. Any conduct contrary to the ideals and principles of the district and the WIAA, including, but not limited to, criminal behavior is prohibited. Any participant whose conduct is judged to reflect a discredit upon him or herself, the team, or the District whether or not such activity takes place during or outside school hours and sessions of the sport season will be subject to disciplinary action as determined by the Coach, the Athletic Director and/or the Principal.
X. Use of Tobacco, Alcohol, or Drugs
Smoking, the use of chewing tobacco and smokeless tobacco, drinking of alcoholic beverages, the illegal use of drugs or controlled substances by any athlete or cheerleader is prohibited both in and out of season. Upon evidence of the possession or use of tobacco in any form, alcohol or drugs, the athlete shall be suspended by the Athletic Director, pending investigation. Such suspension shall be handled according to district policy.
XI. Quitting the Team
The normal rule for an athlete quitting a team is that they become ineligible for another sport during the same season. However, an athlete may participate in another sport during that season provided both Head Coaches and the Athletic Director approve. The minimum practice requirement before participation in the new sport applies (see Article V).
XII. Letters, Awards, Etc.
Letters and awards will be given as specified by the school award program and at the appropriate recognition activity as determined by the school administration. All participants are expected at these programs, just the as they are expected at a practice or team meeting.
XIII. Team and Individual Discipline
Each coach will have discipline rules for minor infractions, such as inattention to directions, horseplay, tardiness to practice, etc. These rules shall be put in writing and approved by the Principal and Athletic Director. They shall also be posted in the respective locker rooms and on file in the Athletic Director and Principal’s Office.
XIV. Suspension from a Team or Squad
Temporary suspensions will be made by the Athletic Director or Principal. The Athletic Director and/or Principal will confer with the Coach before action is taken. Causes for temporary suspensions may include, but not limited to the following:
A. Grades
B. Personal Misconduct (Students are ineligible for practice or contests during periods of suspension either in or out of school)
C. Unexcused Absences from Meetings or Practices
D. Violations of Athletic Policies
E. Unsportsmanlike Conduct
F. Use of alcohol, tobacco, illegal use of or possession of drugs not prescribed for the individual by a physician.
XV. Removal from a Team
Removal from a team will be made by the Coach, Athletic Director, or Principal. The Athletic Director and/or Principal will confer with Coach before any removal action is taken. Causes from removal from a team may include, but not be limited to the following:
A. Continuous violations of the Auburndale Schools Code of Student Conduct and Discipline.
B. Repeated violations of school athletic or team policies.
C. Personal misconduct that involves police or court action either during or outside school hours and sessions of the sport season.
D. Verbal or physical attack upon an opponent, contest official, teacher, fan, coach or any other person.
E. Continued acts of unsportsmanlike conduct.
XVI. Appeal Process
A student athlete and/or his/her parents may appeal a decision of the Athletic Director and/or Principal to suspend or remove the student from athletic competition if they feel a wrong decision has been made. The student athlete and his/her parents will follow the “appeal process” as listed below:
A. After a ruling of ineligibility resulting in suspension from athletics has been made, an athlete and/or his/her parents may formally appeal the decision in writing to the Athletic Director. This written appeal must be received by the Athletic Director within five calendar days after notice of the ineligibility ruling.
B. The Athletic Director within three working days of receipt of such written appeal shall conduct a meeting between the parents, student, and an Eligibility Committee. The Eligibility Committee shall be comprised of three district teachers (one selected by the student athlete). The Eligibility Committee will formalize a decision in writing and send a letter by certified mail to the athlete and/or parents outlining the decision of the committee.
C. For further appeals, please consult the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association "WIAA Handbook". Due Process Procedure. (A copy is available from the building principal).
Adopted: June 20, 2001
Revised: September 16, 2009
PLEASE SIGN BELOW, TEAR OFF AND RETURN THIS PORTION TO THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR.
THANK YOU.
TEAR OFF HERE
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I have read and understand the athletic training regulations and agree to abide by them.
I also understand that participation in interscholastic athletics could result in serious injury.
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Signature of Athlete/Cheerleader
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Signature of Parent/Guardian
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