Sports Contract

By signing this contract, you are acknowledging that you understand the information in the Athletic Handbook and the rules and information provided below.

1. If an athlete needs to miss the practice prior to a game, it must be for an unavoidable reason or for academic help, and done with prior approval of the Athletic/Activities Director. Athletes are to let coaches know as soon as possible. If an emergency arises, athletes are to call the Athletic/Activities Director as soon as possible. Athletes who do not follow this rule will have their playing time in the next game restricted.

2. For every minute of lateness to practice, (unless prior approval has been granted by the Athletic/Activities Director) the athlete will be running two laps around the playing field (soccer or baseball) after practice. Basketball coaches will assign sprints in the gymnasium as appropriate.

3. Any athlete receiving a technical on an inexcusable action (swearing, fighting, taunting, etc.) will be benched for the remainder of the game.

4. All athletes are to be dressed appropriately on game days – both home and away. We expect athletes to go above and beyond the school dress code. No athlete should be in jeans (blue, green, sparkled, or otherwise). When announced, boys should wear shirts and ties or sweaters.

5. Any athlete involved in drinking, smoking, or use of drugs faces the possibility of being removed from the team for the remainder of the season. An investigation of the charges will be made prior to the final decision.

6. In the event that an excessively large number of students try out for a particular sport, the school may have to set limits on the number of participants. This will ONLY be done when the number of participants creates a safety concern for the coaches and/or the Athletic/Activities Director.

When it comes to playing time, please remember the following:

At the middle school level every effort is made to get all players into the games. Just remember the games are short and the players many.

At the junior varsity level there is an effort to play everyone, but it is also necessary to begin the development of players who will be able to move to the Varsity level next year.

At the Varsity level, there is an emphasis on playing to win the game. Players are sent into the game when they can have a positive experience.

Player’s Signature________________________________________________________

Parent’s Signature_________________________________________________________