Wilmington City Schools

WILMINGTON CITY SCHOOLS ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT

Participation in Wilmington City Schools Athletic Programs is a privilege, NOT A RIGHT. Students who participate in these programs are a visible and influential part of the student body. As such, they have an important impact on other students and our community. Consequently, it is important that these students maintain higher standards of conduct and provide positive leadership for the many people with whom they come into contact. The Athletic Code of Conduct Agreement is intended to offer guidance and determent to those who participate in programs in the Wilmington City Schools. The Athletic Code of Conduct is separate from, independent of, and in addition to the Regulations for Student Behavior of the Wilmington City School District. Students participating in all Athletic programs are subject to both the Regulations for Student Behavior and the Athletic Code of Conduct Agreement.

The jurisdiction of enforcement of this Athletic Code of Conduct includes violations which occur during the season of an activity of participation: a. When on school property or at any school sponsored activity. b. When off campus or at a non-school sponsored activity when witnessed by a school employee or law enforcement officer. (Note: Law enforcement officials may only disclose the names of 18 year old students.) c. When the participant is referred by himself/herself or his/her own parent/guardian.

Violations a and c above will also be dealt with through regular discipline procedures. Violations occurring outside an activity season will be dealt with through regular school discipline procedures only.

SPORT ______PLAYER ______

DATE ______

ELIGIBILITY OF PARTICIPANTS

A. Suspension from School An infraction that results in suspension from school will include denial of right to participate in any contests or activities during the dates of the suspension, including school-sponsored weekend events.

B. School Attendance Any student who is absent from school the day of an activity will not be allowed to participate. Sign in time for eligibility will be 9:39 a.m. Any exceptions will be determined by the principal and/or athletic director.

C. Behavior Students who conduct themselves, in season, as to bring discredit to the school, team, activity, or advisor/coach, may lose their right to participate.

D. Training Rules

1. All team/activity members must travel to and from away events by means of transportation provided by the school. Written request by parent/guardian to the athletic director or principal may be considered. Illness, injury, or emergency situations may be considered by the coach.

2. The use of alcohol, drugs, or tobacco by students participating in any activity will not be permitted.

A. A student using or possessing illegal drugs or alcoholic beverages will be suspended for the remainder of the season. In order to try out or participate in any other activity, the student must show evidence of completing a school approved alcohol/drug program. After the program, a conference with the student, parent/guardian, principal, athletic director, and coach/advisor, must precede participation in any athletic activity. ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT – PAGE 2

A second violation of the agreement will result in loss of privilege to participate for the remainder of the school year. A second alcohol/drug program must be completed. If a violation occurs during the spring season, the alcohol/drug program must be completed prior to participating in fall season of athletic programs.

A third violation of the agreement will result in loss of participation privileges for the remainder of the student’s career in the Wilmington School District

B. Students will not use or possess any kind of tobacco during the season. - Any student using or possessing any kind of tobacco product will be suspended for 20% of the total number of contests or activities scheduled in the current season. The student will be permitted to participate after the conclusion of that suspension, provided he/she has attended and completed a school-approved tobacco program. At the conclusion of this program, a conference with the student, parent/guardian, athletic director, and coach/advisor, must precede participation in any future activities in the Wilmington School District.

- A second violation of this agreement will result in loss of participation for the remainder of the current season. Completion of a school- approved tobacco program will be a requirement to try out for, or participate in, any future activities.

- A third violation will result in loss of participation privileges for the remainder of the student’s career in the Wilmington School District.

3. Each student and parent/guardian must read and sign that they have read the preceding rules of this agreement. One copy is for the student/parent/guardian, and the other copy must be signed and returned to the coach/advisor. (All students and parents/guardians must sign and return the copy to the coach/advisor to be eligible to participate in the current activity).

The definition of “in season/current season,” shall be the OHSAA starting and ending dates of the specified sport, or the first day of practice, whichever occurs the earliest.

All of the above rules shall be followed by all participants. Suspension is indefinite until student, with parent/guardian, appeal before a panel consisting of the principal, assistant principal, athletic director, and coach/advisor of that activity. They will hear the case and a concluding decision will be made by the principal.

a. Parents/guardians will be notified by the athletic director or principal of possible removal of the student from the activity. b. A written request from the parent/guardian to the athletic director or principal, must be submitted within 48 hours of the suspension.

SIGNED Student ______

Parent/Guardian ______

Date ______

(7/24/2000) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WARNING BY STUDENTS

I, ______, hereby acknowledge that I have been properly advised, cautioned and warned by the proper administrative and coaching personnel of the Wilmington School District, that by participating in the sport of ______, I am exposing myself to the risk of serious injury, including but not limited to, the risk of sprains, fractures and ligament and/or cartilage damage, which could result in a temporary or permanent, partial, or complete impairment in the use of my limbs, brain damage, paralysis, or even death. Having been so cautioned and warned, it is still my desire to participate in the above sport, and should I choose to participate in the above sport, I hereby further acknowledge that I do so with full knowledge and understanding of the risk of serious injury to which I am exposing myself by participating in the above sport.

______Signature of Student

WITNESSES: ______

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF WARNING BY PARENT

We/I the parent(s) of ______, do hereby acknowledge that we/I have been fully advised, cautioned and warned by the proper administrative and coaching personnel of the Wilmington School District, that our/my child named above may suffer serious injury, including but not limited to, sprains, fractures, brain damage, paralysis, or even death, by participating in the sport of ______. Not withstanding such warnings, and with full knowledge and understanding of the risk of serious injury to our/my child named above, we/I give our/my consent to ______to participate in the sport of ______.

______Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

INSURANCE PLEASE SIGN EITHER A OR B

*NOTE: THE WILMINGTON CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT HAS A POLICY AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR FOR MORE INFORMATION.

A. We have adequate insurance coverage to cover ______in the event he/she name

is injured in the sport of ______, for the current season. Sport

Date ______Parent Signature ______

B. We do not have major medical coverage. We understand it is our responsibility to provide sufficient coverage to take care of any medical expense. We acknowledge the Wilmington School District will not be responsible for any medical expenses.

Date ______Parent Signature ______