Interscholastic Athletic Policies and Expectations

2007-2008

Philosophy

It is our belief that high school athletics is, and should be, an integral part of the curriculum.  We believe that athletics help young people to develop cooperation, competitiveness, honesty, self-control, and dignity.  It is further our belief that good sportsmanship is a vital tenet of our athletic code, and it is our responsibility to bring to our school community a full realization of the value of athletics as an educational tool in training responsible citizens.

Athletic Eligibility

A.    Athletic eligibility is based upon the previous quarter’s grades.  This means, for example, that participation in fall sports is based upon a student’s grades for the fourth quarter of the previous year, not on the student’s final overall grade in any given course.  All first-year freshmen are eligible for fall sports.  Note that a student’s eligibility status may change during a particular sports season if the issuance of a quarter’s grades coincides with that season’s calendar.

B.   Students taking four courses in a quarter must pass at least three of those courses to maintain eligibility.

C.   Students taking more than four courses in a quarter – e.g. Virtual High School or Freshman Academy – must pass at least four courses to maintain eligibility.

D.   Any student taking fewer than four courses in a quarter must pass all of his or her courses to maintain eligibility.

E.   Students may not regain athletic eligibility by making up, regular school year, academic failures during the summer months.

Expectations for Team Attendance

It is the policy of Pembroke Academy that any athlete who is a member of an athletic team must attend scheduled practices.  Athletes must be in school all day, and on time, in order to participate in games or practices held on that day or evening unless they:

1.       are on a school-approved visitation or field trip.

2.       have a valid reason for the late arrival or early dismissal.

Sickness, which keeps an athlete out of school for the entire day, will not be considered an unexcused absence from practice.  An athlete who is absent from school is not permitted to practice or play in games on that same day.

Tardy to School or Dismissed from School

Athletes are expected to fulfill academic responsibilities.  Athletes entering school late will not be allowed to participate in practice or games that day.  Dismissals will be allowed for medical appointments and a note from the doctor will be needed to verify the dismissal.  Exceptional circumstances may be brought to an administrator.  If the administrator finds just cause for the tardiness, participation may be allowed.  Additional examples may  include funerals for family members/relatives and court appointments.

Medical Exam

All athletes are required by the NHIAA to have a physical exam on record in the nurse’s office before they can participate.  One physical exam, done after March 1 before 9^th grade or any time thereafter, prior to participation, will satisfy this requirement for ALL four years of high school sports. 

NO PHYSICAL – NO TRYOUT!

Sportsmanship

Players shall at all times represent themselves and their school with honor, proper conduct, and good sportsmanship.  They shall confine the competitiveness of the game to the field or court, and, in particular, behave properly on the sidelines and in the locker rooms both before and after games.

Players shall comply fully with the rulings of the officials.  In no way, either by voice, action, or gesture, shall they demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the decisions made.  Players must never forget that they represent their school.

Pembroke Academy will not tolerate, at their athletic contests, any spectator, and either student or adult, whose behavior is disrespectful toward players, officials, coaches, or other spectators.

NHIAA Sportsmanship Rules

Sportsmanship:

A.     Any player who is disqualified before, during or after a game at the Freshman, Junior Varsity or Varsity level, for exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct, shall not participate in the next scheduled interscholastic athletic event, including NHIAA Tournament contests.  Any coach, who is disqualified before, during or after a game at the Freshman, Junior Varsity or Varsity level for exhibiting unsportsmanlike conduct, shall not participate in the next two scheduled interscholastic athletic events, including NHIAA Tournament contests.  Any player or coach who is disqualified from a game and participates in the next scheduled interscholastic athletic event(s), including NHIAA Tournament contests, will cause that school’s game(s)/event(s) to be forfeited in the event of a win.  In the event of loss(es), the matter will be referred to the Sportsmanship Committee for action.  Note: During the period of disqualification, a coach or player shall not be in attendance at the game(s)/event(s) for which the disqualification is imposed.

B.     If any player or coach receives a second game disqualification during the season, that individual will be required to forfeit any participation in that interscholastic sport, at any level, for the balance of the season.

C.     If the game disqualification is administered in the final contest of the season (including tournament play), the penalty shall be carried over in that sport and invoked at the first regular season game the following academic year.  If a disqualification is administered to a graduating senior or coach in his final game of coaching at that school, it is the expectation that the school will take immediate and appropriate disciplinary action.

D.     Any player, who leaves the bench area during an interscholastic athletic event where an altercation is taking place in the playing area, shall receive a one-game disqualification for the next scheduled game.**

**Any player involved in a fight shall receive a two (2) game suspension for the first offense.  A second offense will lead to a disqualification in that sport for the balances of the sports season.

Use of Alcohol, Drugs and Tobacco

Any athlete using or in possession of alcohol, drugs or tobacco during the season in progress, will be removed from participation during that season.  Any athlete guilty of a second offense in a calendar year shall be ineligible to participate on any athletic team for a period of 365 days from the time of the infraction.  Any student who is in the presence of illegal drugs or alcohol will be suspended from the team until the extent of their involvement can be determined.

Transportation

Every athlete is expected to travel to and from an athletic event with the team.

Injuries

All injuries, however slight, should be reported to the coach immediately.

Equipment/Uniforms

The athlete is responsible for all equipment and uniforms assigned to him/her.  They will be expected to pay in full for any lost or damaged items.  All equipment (including uniforms) must be returned directly at the end of each sport’s season.

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We have read the 2007-2008 Athletic Policies and Expectations and are aware of and agree to abide by the standards set forth for participation in Pembroke Academy’s athletic program.  We are aware of the consequences, which will be imposed if any of these expectations are violated.

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