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(insert logo)(High School Name) 2011-2012 Student-Athlete HandbookName Athletic DirectorBill Molbeck, CAA Commissioner of Athletics A Letter from the CommissionerThank you for making the decision to support your children in their choice to participate in MPS Interscholastic Athletics. You will learn much from the information contained in this Handbook. It is intended to be informative, but not overwhelming.As you and your family enter the athletic arena, there are several points that I want to stress in order for your experience to be as fulfilling as possible. First, it is very important that all of the information needed in order for your son/daughter to be involved in interscholastic athletics is submitted to the Athletic Director at their school of attendance before the starting date of the season. This will ensure that your son/daughter will have the full benefit of early season practices. Second, please remember that the Athletic Director at the school is your first point of contact regarding athletic issues. If you have questions, call the Athletic Director first.While we want your son’s/daughter’s athletic experience to be a positive and fun-filled part of high school, we do realize that there may be times when disciplinary measures may be necessary. In those cases, the courts have held that participation in athletics is a privilege, and not a right. Therefore, disciplinary action can often be taken more quickly than in other circumstances.We want you and your children to have fun in athletics. We encourage your attendance at all athletic events and your involvement at the school level as an active booster of your high school. We urge that you read and discuss the Code of Sportsmanship as a family so that everyone understands proper behavior at games and contests.Finally, as you will read in the philosophy statement, the primary purpose of high school athletics is education. We do not support a win-at-all-costs attitude and urge our coaches to make appropriate educational decisions.If you have any questions, you can reach me at 414-475-8219. My office will do whatever it can to try to help you with your questions and problems.Thank you for your support! Have fun! We’ll see you at the games!Bill Molbeck, CAA Commissioner of Interscholastic Athletics1 Philosophy StatementWelcome to the exciting world of MPS athletics! Any program, in order to be effective, must have a philosophy that drives the decision-making process and provides focus and direction to the program. MPS athletics is no different in this regard. In fact, the closer that we adhere to our philosophy, the more effective our program will be and the clearer the direction will be for everyone involved in our athletic program. The philosophy of MPS is two-fold. One, the program is an extension of the educational process. As such, all decisions must be made in light of how those decisions will teach our student-athletes to contribute positively to their own growth and to the growth of any community in which they function. Interscholastic athletics is not solely a recreational program. It is a specialized sports program which ought to be designed to teach the same positive values promoted in the classroom, but placed into a practical setting.Two, it must be understood from the onset that we coach students. We do not coach sports. The various sports available are only vehicles that we use to teach the values mentioned above.The MPS athletic philosophy, in practical use, means that every decision made must take into account the educational value to the student. From role-modeling on the part of the coach to equal treatment of all players, a “win-at-all costs” attitude simply has no place in MPS athletics. Decisions made only for purposes of winning the game that inherently have no educational value cannot be tolerated.Our responsibility is to try to give our athletes the best we can. That means consistently challenging them to do their best while we are constantly striving to improve ourselves so that we have the best to offer to them.If we can all work together towards these goals, our program will continue to improve. Our athletes deserve the best that we can give them. I know that your dedication and commitment will help us move forward.2 I. All athletes must comply with all current rules as established by the following groups: A. Department of Public Instruction B. The Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) C. The Milwaukee City Conference and Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) D. The individual school E. The individual coach (Athletes are expected to obey in-season training rules as established by their coaches. Coaches will notify athletes in writing of training rules and disciplinary measures to be used for rules infractions prior to the season opening.)II. City-Wide Athletic Rules and Regulations A. Academic Requirements 1. To compete in interscholastic extracurricular activities, athletics, or academics, third and fourth year students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average in addition to other eligibility requirements. First and second year students must meet only WIAA eligibility requirements of having received no more than one failing grade in the previous mark period. 2. Students below the required academic standard as determined by the previous marking period grades may continue to practice with their teams at the discretion of the coach, until they are re-certified in accordance with the applicable academic standard for the current marking period. 3. A student must meet WIAA and MPS requirements that all participants must be full-time students. In MPS a full-time student is defined as: a. A student who is scheduled for four (4) periods of class while attending a school with eight (8) periods of class; or b. A student who is scheduled for three (3) blocks of class while attending a school with a four (4) block system. B. Eligibility - Transfers Refer to WIAA, “High School Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin”C. Eligibility - Students will be declared ineligible according to WIAA guidelines if they: 1. Participate in all-star activities; 2. Compete on a non-school team in the same sport while they are participating on their high school team; 3. Accept merchandise or cash in any way connected with their athletic ability or reputation; 4. Attend a school as a result of any undue influence (special consideration due to athletic ability or potential) on the part of any person, whether or not connected with the school. 5. D. Eligibility - Medical policies – Prior to participating in interscholastic athletics, students must have on file: 1. Athletic Emergency Information Card 2. Athletic Permit Card 3. Physical Examination Card 4. Name, policy number, and verification of current insurance carrier 5. Verification that “Start Playing Safe” has been viewed for “informed consent” purposes. 6. E. Eligibility - Athletic Fee 1. A non-refundable athletic fee of $20.00 must be paid prior to trying out or participating in any fashion in an interscholastic athletic program. 2. Students will be assessed an additional late fee of $5.00 if fee is not paid prior to the first day of the WIAA season. (The late fee will be waived only for freshman athletes out for fall sports.)3 F. Eligibility - Age G 1. Athlete may not be 19 years of age before August 1st. H G. Eligibility - Years in School 1. An athlete is eligible only if attending no more than 4 years, or eight consecutive semesters of high school.H. Eligibility - Insurance 1. The Board of School Directors requires that all athletes be covered by an accident insurance plan. Claims for expenses incurred as a result of injury related to participation in interscholastic athletics may not be made against the school or the WIAA. I. Eligibility – Attendance 1. Athletes must be in attendance in school for the complete day on the day of an athletic contest or be legally excused in order to be eligible to compete in an athletic contest on that date. 2. Suspensions - Any student who is suspended for any part of the school day is considered ineligible to participate in any interscholastic contest while the suspension is in effect.J. Uniform Policy 1. Athletes must return all uniforms and equipment issued by the school or the coach or athletic director within (5) five school days of the close of the season. No awards will be made and an athlete will be ineligible for further participation in athletics until all issued uniforms have been returned, or the school has been financially reimbursed for lost uniforms and equipment. Seniors with outstanding athletic uniforms or equipment will not be allowed to participate in commencement exercises nor will they be issued diplomas until the matter is cleared up. K. Athletic Code of Conduct 1. Falsification of Records – a. A violation, resulting from a student or parent (guardian) falsifying records or information furnished a school, will cause that student to be ineligible in all sports for one calendar year from the date of last game or meet in which student participated. b. If a violation, resulting from a student or parent (guardian) falsifying records or information furnished a school, occurs prior to a student actually participating in a meet, it will cause that student to be ineligible for the season for which the infraction occurs. 2. Verbal abuse - The use of profane language will not be tolerated on the part of athletes. Penalties for infractions occurring outside contests should be determined by the coach and stated in writing. Penalties for infractions occurring during contests require a minimum of removal and benching for the remainder of that period (quarter, inning, etc.). During individual sports, minimum penalty is disqualification from the next scheduled event. 3. Hazing is prohibited for all interscholastic athletic activities. Participation in or unreported knowledge of hazing activities will result in one year ineligibility from date of incident. 4. Tobacco - Athletes must refrain AT ALL TIMES from the use of tobacco. A violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action by the individual school according to the following guidelines: 1 st Offense: Suspension from athletics for six (6) school days to include at least one (1) athletic contest in the present season or in the athlete’s next sport season. 2 nd Offense: Suspension from athletics for forty-five (45) school days to include at least two (2) athletic contests in the present season or in the athlete’s next sport season. 3 rd Offense: Suspension from athletics for ninety (90) school days.5. Intoxicating beverages/illegal drugs - Athletes must refrain AT ALL TIMES from using, possessing, buying, and/or selling intoxicating4 beverages or illegal drugs. This includes the use at anabolic-androgenic steroids and other performance enhancing substances (PES) listed in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association pamphlet called "Performance- Enhancing and Banned Substances". (A copy of the flyer is located on page 11 & 12) A violation of this rule will result in disciplinary action by the individual school according to the following guidelines:1 st Offense: a. Suspension from athletics for ten (10) school days to include at least one (1) athletic contest in the present season or in the athlete’s next sport season if the offender agrees to seek assistance in the Student Assistance Program and to participate in the program, if necessary, until released by the Student Assistance Program director at the high school, or if the student is currently enrolled in the program. b. Suspension from athletics for forty-five (45) school days to include at least two (2) athletic contest in the present season or in the athlete’s next sport season if the student does not agree to seek assistance in the Student Assistance Program. 2 nd Offense: a. Suspension from athletics for forty-five (45) school days if the offender agrees to seek assistance in the Student Assistance Program and to participate in the program, if necessary, until released by the Student Assistance Program director at the high school, or if the student is currently enrolled in the program. b. Suspension from athletics for one hundred-eighty (180) school days if offender does not agree to seek assistance in the Student Assistance Program. This action will be in addition to the procedures outlined in “Guideposts”. 6. Engaging in any act in violation of, or subject to, penalty under Wisconsin State Statues, will result in suspension from athletics for 25% of the season. If a student is not in a sports season at the time of the violation, or if the remainder of the season is not adequate to complete the suspension, the suspension will extend to the next sport the student successfully competes. A second offense will result in a suspension of 50% of the season. A third offense will result in a suspension of one calendar year. Excludes minor traffic violations. 7. If any student engages in any other serious activity necessitating disciplinary action, the school will determine the appropriate sanction. 8. Sportsmanship – A student, disqualified from a contest for flagrant or unsportsmanlike conduct, is suspended from interscholastic competition for no less than the next competitive event ( but not less than one complete game or meet). 9. Athletes may wear their athletic uniforms only while participating in sanctioned athletic contests. Exceptions to this rule may be made only by the Athletic Director. 10. A student, who is administratively transferred, is ineligible to compete for 90 school days or must follow WIAA and MPS rules, whichever is greater. 11. Hazing is prohibited for all interscholastic athletic activities. Participation in or unreported knowledge of hazing activities will result in one year ineligibility from date of incident.5Wisconsin State Statute 948.51 Hazing (1) In this section “forced activity” means any activity which is a condition or initiation or admission into or affiliation with an organization, regardless of a student’s willingness to participate in the activity.(2)No person may intentionally or recklessly engage in acts which endanger the physical health or safety of a student for the purpose of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any organization operating in connection with a school, college or university. Under those circumstances, prohibited acts may include any brutality of a physical nature, such as whipping, beating, branding, forced consumption of any food, liquor, drug or other substance, forced confinement or any other forced activity which endangers the physical health or safety of the student.(3) Whoever violates sub. (2) is guilty of:(a) A Class A misdemeanor if the act results in or is likely to result in bodily harm to another. (b) A Class E felony if the act results in great bodily harm or death to another.L. Process for Appeal: 1. Disciplinary decisions made by coaches may be appealed to the athletic director of the school. Disciplinary decisions made by coaches and athletic directors may then be appealed to the principal of the school. 2. If a Code of Conduct violation has occurred, an attempt to contact the parents or legal guardian will be made within 24 hours. After a suspension is issued, a student and/or his/her parent or legal guardian may formally appeal the decision in writing to the principal. Appeals must be made within 14 days from the first day of notice to the parents. 3. Administrative decisions at the school level may be appealed to the Commissioner of Interscholastic Athletics.Milwaukee Public Schools complies with the provision of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, special needs, age religion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, race, color or national origin in the education programs or activities it operates and in employment.The Parent/Student Handbook on Rights, Responsibilities, and Discipline is prepared and published annually in August by the Office of Communications. All MPS households receive a copy via mail. 66 ATHLETICSELIGIBILITY RULES FOR MPS Incoming 9th graders are allowed to compete during the first mark period without grade checking. At the end of the first mark period they join the rest of the high school students and are checked by GPA the same as the other athletes. This is the only exception to the following eligibility procedures:1. These forms must be completed: a. MPS Physical Examination card signed by a doctor. This form is good for 2 school years (if physical exam date is after April 1st). b. Athletic Permit card signed by the athlete and parent. This form is good for 1 year. Health insurance name and policy number must be on this form for it to be valid. c. Athletic Emergency Information card filled out and signed by a parent at the beginning of each season.2. A $20.00 athletic fee (check to schoo l) must be paid at the time forms are turned into the Athletic Director. All the items must be turned in together with the name of the sport written at the top of the permit card. Students will be assessed an additional late fee of $5.00 if fee is not paid prior to the first day of the WIAA season. (Late fee will be waived for freshman athletes out for fall sports only) 3. To compete in interscholastic extracurricular activities, athletics or academics, third and fourth year students must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average in addition to other eligibility requirements. First and second year students must meet only WIAA eligibility requirements of having received no more than one failing grade in the previous mark period. At the discretion of the head coach an athlete may practice with the team while ineligible. This will only happen if the coach feels that the athlete will be able to comply at the next grade check. An athlete below the required eligibility standards may not compete. 4. Fifteen school days after the mark period eligibility date the athlete who did not meet the required standards on the report card may hand carry an athletic report sheet to each teacher for a progress grade. This sheet must be filled out in ink and returned to the Athletic Director. If the athlete meets the eligibility standards, the athlete becomes eligible to compete until the next eligibility date (the next report card). 5. Any student who is transferred for disciplinary reasons to another school must wait 90 school days before being eligible for athletic participation.Forms may be obtained from the ATHLETIC DIRECTORS, COACHES, or during the summer on the counter in the main office. All forms should be completed and turned in to the Athletic Office (room #) before the start of the season. Forms and fee may be mailed to: (School) c/o Athletic Director, (school), Milwaukee, WI (ZIP). 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A s t u d e n t - a t h l e t e m a y n o t p a r t i c i p a t e i n s c h o o l s p o r t s i n m o r e t h a n f o u r d i f f e r e n t y e a r s , a n d a s t u d e n t - a t h l e t e m a y n o t p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e s a m e s p o r t m o r e t h a n o n e s e a s o n e a c h s c h o o l y e a r . D E T E R M I N I N G R E S I D E N C E F O R P U B L I C S C H O O L S T U D E N T S A f u l l - t i m e s t u d e n t , w h e t h e r a n a d u l t o r n o t , i s e l i g i b l e f o r v a r s i t y i n t e r s c h o l a s t i c c o m p e t i t i o n o n l y a t t h e s c h o o l w i t h i n w h o s e a t t e n d a n c e b o u n d a r i e s h i s / h e r p a r e n t s r e s i d e , w i t h i n a g i v e n s c h o o l d i s t r i c t , w i t h t h e s e a d d i t i o n a l p r o v i s i o n s : A . B o a r d o f E d u c a t i o n a p p r o v e d f u l l - t i m e s t u d e n t ( s ) , p a y i n g t h e i r o w n t u i t i o n a n d r e s i d i n g f u l l t i m e w i t h p a r e n t s i n t h e i r p r i m a r y r e s i d e n c e s h a l l b e a f f o r d e d e l i g i b i l i t y . T r a n s f e r s t u d e n t s a r e s u b j e c t t o p r o v i s i o n s o u t l i n e d i n t h e t r a n s f e r s s e c t i o n o f t h i s d o c u m e n t a n d i n t h e S e n i o r H i g h H a n d b o o k . B . T h e r e s i d e n c e o f a s t u d e n t ’ s g u a r d i a n s s h a l l d e t e r m i n e e l i g i b i l i t y i n c a s e s w h e r e b o t h p a r e n t s o f a s t u d e n t a r e d e c e a s e d . T h e e x e c u t i o n o f g u a r d i a n s h i p p a p e r s i n s i t u a t i o n s w h e r e o n e o r b o t h p a r e n t s a r e l i v i n g d o e s n o t b y i t s e l f m a k e a s t u d e n t e l i g i b l e . C . I n t h e e v e n t o f a d i v o r c e o r l e g a l s e p a r a t i o n , w h e t h e r p e n d i n g o r f i n a l , a s t u d e n t ’ s r e s i d e n c e a t t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e s c h o o l y e a r s h a l l d e t e r m i n e e l i g i b i l i t y , e x c e p t i n s i t u a t i o n s i n v o l v i n g t r a n s f e r a f t e r t h e f o u r t h c o n s e c u t i v e s e m e s t e r f o l l o w i n g e n t r y i n t o g r a d e 9 . F o r t h e p u r p o s e o f t h i s r u l e , a t t e n d a n c e a t o n e d a y o f s c h o o l a n d / o r a t t e n d a n c e a t o n e a t h l e t i c p r a c t i c e s h a l l d e t e r m i n e ‘ b e g i n n i n g o f s c h o o l y e a r . ’ U n d e r t h i s r u l e , a s t u d e n t w h o t r a n s f e r s a f t e r t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e s c h o o l y e a r s h a l l b e i n e l i g i b l e a t t h e n e w s c h o o l u n l e s s a p p r o v a l i s g r a n t e d b y t h e B o a r d o f C o n t r o l i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e t r a n s f e r a n d / o r w a i v e r p r o v i s i o n s a s d e s c r i b e d i n t h e W I A A H S H a n d b o o k . D . A s t u d e n t w h o s e t u i t i o n i s p a i d b y t h e s c h o o l w i t h i n w h o s e a t t e n d a n c e b o u n d a r i e s p a r e n t s r e s i d e o r b y t h e s t a t e a n d i s e n r o l l e d i n a d i s t r i c t a p p r o v e d p r o g r a m m a y b e e l i g i b l e a t e i t h e r s c h o o l ( f i r s t p r i o r i t y t o s c h o o l o f r e s i d e n c e ) b u t ( a ) m a y n o t p a r t i c i p a t e a t b o t h s c h o o l s i n t h e s a m e y e a r a n d ( b ) a c a d e m i c i n e l i g i b i l i t y a c c o m p a n i e s s t u d e n t u p o n t r a n s f e r . T r a n s f e r r e s t r i c t i o n s m a y a l s o a p p l y . D. A student whose tuition is paid by the school within whose attendance boundaries parents reside or by the state and is enrolled in a district approved program may be eligible at either school (first priority to school of residence) but (a) may not participate at both schools in the same year and (b) academic ineligibility accompanies student upon transfer. Transfer restrictions may also apply. E. A student whose tuition is paid by the school within whose attendance boundaries parents reside or by the state or who is participating full time in a legislated open enrollment option must meet all statutory timeline requirements. This provision extends the opportunity to decline attendance at the new school and continue at his/her school of residence. If the student begins the school year at the new school and then transfers back to school of residence after attending one or more days of school or one or more athletic practices, he/she shall be subject to transfer provisions as outlined in the transfer Section of this document. F. A student may continue being eligible in the same school even though parent(s) and/or student move from within that school’s attendance boundaries, provided enrollment is continuous (unbroken in that school). G. After a student-athlete has not participated and/or has had their eligibility restricted for one calendar year due to reasons relating to residence and/or transfer, he/she becomes eligible. H. A student-athlete will not be eligible if his/her attendance at a particular school resulted from undue influence (special consideration because of athletic ability) on the part of any person. I. A student-athlete who has been declared ineligible at a school for disciplinary reasons, academic reasons or due to another State Association’s provision retains that ineligibility status if he/she transfers to another school. J. Except in situations involving transfer after a student’s fourth consecutive semester, a full-time student whose residence in a given district and attendance at a member school does not conform with any of the provisions outlined above shall be eligible for nonvarsity competition only, for one calendar year, unless a waiver is provided as outlined in the WIAA HS Handbook under Waivers. Transfer students are subject to transfer provisions as outlined in the transfer section of this document and in the Senior High Handbook. DETERMINING RESIDENCE FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS A full-time student, whether an adult or not, is eligible for varsity interscholastic competition only if the student is residing full time with parents in their primary residence with these additional provisions: A. In the event of a divorce or legal separation, whether pending or final, a student’s residence at the beginning of the school year shall determine eligibility except in situations involving transfer after a student’s fourth consecutive semester. For the purpose of this rule, attendance at one day of school and/or attendance at one athletic practice shall determine ‘beginning of school year’. Under this rule, a student who transfers after the beginning of the school year shall be ineligible at the new school unless approval is granted by the Board of Control in accordance with the waiver provisions as described in the WIAA HS Handbook under Waivers. Transfer restrictions may also apply. B. Residing full time with guardians shall determine eligibility in cases where both parents of a student are deceased. The execution of guardianship papers in situations where one or both parents are living does not by itself make a student eligible. C. A student may continue being eligible in the same school even though parent(s) and/or student move from within that school’s traditional attendance area, provided enrollment is continuous (unbroken in that school). D. Except in situations involving mid-year transfer and/or transfer after the fourth consecutive semester students attending member residential schools shall be eligible at the member school provided they reside at the school or reside full time with parents in their primary residence. E. Except in situations involving transfer after a student’s fourth consecutive semester, a full-time student attending a nonpublic school but not residing in accordance with any of the provisions outlined above shall be eligible for non-varsity competition only, for one calendar year, unless a waiver is provided as outlined in the WIAA HS Handbook under Waivers. TRANSFERS A full-time student may be afforded up to eight consecutive semesters of interscholastic eligibility upon entry into Grade 9. Transferring schools at any time may result in restrictions being imposed on eligibility or in some cases a denial of eligibility. For the purpose of this rule, attendance at one day of school and/or attendance at one athletic practice shall determine ‘beginning of school year.’ These additional provisions relate to transfer cases: A. A student who transfers from any school into a member school after the fourth consecutive semester following entry into Grade 9 shall be ineligible for competition for one calendar year, unless the transfer is made necessary by a total change in residence by parent(s). The calendar year (365 days) will be determined from a student’s first day of attendance at the new school. B. Open enrolled and/or tuition paying students entering 9th and/or 10th grade at the beginning of the school year and who are within the first four consecutive semesters of high school will be afforded unrestricted eligibility provided all other rules governing student eligibility are met. C. Open enrolled and/or tuition paying students entering 11th and/or 12th grade as transfer students are ineligible to compete for one calendar year. D. 9th grade students who transfer after the beginning of the school year and with written consent from both schools directly involved shall be restricted to nonvarsity opportunities for the remainder of the school year. Restrictions are removed upon entering 10th grade. E. 10th grade students who transfer after the beginning of the school year and with written consent from both schools directly involved shall be restricted to nonvarsity opportunities for one calendar year (365 days beginning with first day of attendance at the new school). F. In the event of divorce or legal separation, whether pending or final, residence at the beginning of the school year shall determine eligibility for students entering 9th and/or 10th grade. In situations involving transfer after the fourth consecutive semester following entry into grade 9 the student is ineligible to compete for one calendar year. G. District policies with respect to intra-district transfer do not supercede WIAA transfer rules in situations involving post-4th semester transfers. Intra-district transfers occurring after the fourth consecutive semester following entry into grade 9 result in the student being ineligible for competition for one calendar year (365 days beginning with first day of attendance at the new school). 9 H. Unless transfer, including an accompanying change of parents’ residence, is effective at the outset of a semester, a student cannot establish eligibility at his/her new school until the fifth calendar day of such transfer. I. If within the first four consecutive semesters following entry into grade 9, a student who transfers more than once in any given school year shall be ineligible for all interscholastic competition for the remainder of that current school year and will be eligible for nonvarsity opportunities only for the balance of the calendar year. In situations involving transfer after the fourth consecutive semester following entry into grade 9 the student is ineligible to compete for one calendar year. J. A student may not have eligibility in more than one member school at the same time. A parent or parents who move from a primary residence within one school’s attendance boundaries, to a secondary residence within another school’s attendance boundaries, may be required by the Board of Control to provide evidence of a total move. K. A student who transfers from any school, whether or not a member school, with a status of ineligibility for disciplinary reasons, academic reasons and/or as a result of another State Association's regulation or sanction, retains such status at his/her new school for the same period as decreed by the former school. L. No eligibility will be granted for a student whose residence within a school’s attendance boundaries, with or without parents, or whose attendance at a school has been the result of undue influence (special consideration due to athletic ability or potential) on the part of any person, whether or not connected with the school. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION and PARENT'S PERMISSION A student-athlete whether an adult or not, must have written permission of parents to participate in school athletics, an emergency information form, and he/she must have a physical examination (signed by a licensed physician, physician’s assistant or advanced practice nurse prescriber) every other school year. A physical examination taken April 1 and thereafter is valid for the following two school years. Physical examination taken before April 1 is valid only for remainder of that school year and the following school year. TRAINING and CONDUCT A student-athlete must follow his/her school's code of conduct (training rules) on a year-round basis. A. A student-athlete who violates his/her school's code of conduct during the season of a sport (start of practice to final game) must be suspended from competition for a period of time specified in the code (minimum of one meet) if the violation involves (a) possession and/or use of alcohol, (b) possession and/or use of tobacco, including chewing tobacco and (c) use, possession, buying or selling of controlled substances, street drugs and performance enhancing substances (PES). B. The member school will determine minimum penalties for violation of any other provisions of its code of conduct, including out of season offenses and for any other unacceptable conduct contrary to the ideals, principals and standards of the school and this Association including but not limited to criminal behavior. C. A student-athlete who violates his/her school's code of conduct at times other than during the actual season of a sport must be disciplined by the school, the nature of such discipline to be determined by the school as indicated in its code of conduct. D. A student-athlete who violates any part of the school or WIAA's code of conduct resulting in suspension for any portion of WIAA-sponsored tournament competition must be immediately declared ineligible for the remainder of tournament series in that sport. During the WIAA Tournament, an ineligible athlete may not suit up. E. A student-athlete, disqualified from a contest for flagrant or unsportsmanlike conduct, is also suspended from the next competitive event. F. Any player who spits on, strikes, slaps, kicks, pushes or intentionally and aggressively physically contacts an official at any time shall be immediately ineligible for competition a minimum of 90 calendar days from the date of the confrontation. In addition, the player is ineligible to compete for the first 25% of the next season in that same sport. G. A school must provide an opportunity for the student to be heard prior to a penalty being enforced. If a student appeals a suspension, according to the schools appeal procedure, the student is ineligible during the appeal process. AMATEUR STATUS A student-athlete must be an amateur in all recognized sports of this association in order to compete in any WIAA sport. A. A student-athlete may not accept, receive or direct to another, reimbursement in any form of cash or merchandise such as shirts, jackets, sweaters, sweatshirts, jerseys, warm-ups, equipment, balls, duffel bags, backpacks, watches, rings, billfolds, coupons, gift certificates, regardless of their value for athletic accomplishments, such as being on a winning team, being selected for the school varsity team, or being a place winner in an individual tournament, e.g. B. A student-athlete may receive awards for school achievement which are symbolic (non utilitarian) in nature – badges, certificates, trophies, medals, banners, ribbons, pictures, plaques, event T-shirts, event hats, game balls, unattached emblems, letters, season highlight DVD or video, e.g. C. A student-athlete may not receive compensation or benefit, directly or indirectly, for the use of name, picture, and/or personal appearance, as an athlete. This includes receiving free and/or reduced rates on equipment, apparel, camps/clinics/instruction and competitive opportunities that are not identical for all other participants. D. A student-athlete may not be identified as an athlete, provide endorsement as an athlete or appear as an athlete in the promotion of a commercial/advertisement and/or profit-making event, item, plan, or service. E. A student-athlete may not participate in school athletics or in sports activities outside the school under a name other than his/her own name.10 SPORTS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL A student-athlete in a given sport may not compete in that same sport outside of school either as a team member or an individual or independent entry during the same time he/she is participating with the school team. Violation of this rule results in loss of eligibility for the remainder of the season (including the WIAA tournament series). A. WIAA rules do not prevent athletes from practicing with nonschool teams or from receiving private skills instruction during the school season. However, they may not participate officially or unofficially (including “banditing”) in any nonschool competitions or races, including scrimmages against other teams. (1) This restriction applies to normal nonschool games as well as “gimmicks,” such as reduced numbers competition (3-on-3 basketball, 6 player soccer, e.g.), specific skill contests (punt, pass, and kick, shooting contests, free throws, 3 point, e.g.), fun runs, etc. (2) A student who was a member of a school team during the previous year may not delay reporting for the school team beyond the school’s official opening day of practice in order to continue nonschool training and/or competition. B. During the school year before and/or after the school season of a sport, a student-athlete may participate in sport activities outside of school with these restrictions: (1) A student-athlete must not participate in nonschool programs, activities, camps, clinics and/or competition that is limited to individuals who are likely to be candidates for the school team in that sport in the following season. (2) Nonschool activities in which students are engaged may not resemble in any way a school team practicing or competing out-of- season. C. In the summer nonschool roster restrictions are not in effect and members of a schools team may voluntarily assemble with their teammates (without school and/or school coach involvement) at their own discretion. D. A student-athlete or his/her parents must pay the fee for specialized training or instruction such as camps, clinics, and similar programs. E. A student-athlete may not be instructed except during the school season of a sport and approved summer contact days by the person who will be his/her coach in that sport in the following school season. The sports of baseball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, softball, swimming, tennis, track & field, and wrestling are exempt from this rule, BUT only (a) during the summer months and (b) if the program involved is not limited to individuals who are likely to be candidates for the school team in that sport in the following season. F. A student-athlete must not participate in an all-star game or similar contest except for summertime activities (a) within the same league or program (e.g., softball game between divisions of same league) or (b) in which a team is selected to represent a league in post-season play (e.g., Babe Ruth league team). Some post-season all-star opportunities may be permitted for 12th graders who have completed high school eligibility in a particular sport. Check with your Athletic Director to be certain. USE OF STUDENT IMAGE The participation of student-athletes in school and WIAA tournaments may result in the use of student-athlete images in promotion of school and WIAA events. In order to facilitate good communication, all questions regarding athletic participation at your school should be addressed to your athletic administrator.1110 WARNING SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STEROID • Not sure, article doesn’t state USE 3. Critical analysis Performance-Enhancing Possible Signs of Steroid Use: • Does the product sound too good to be true? and “Puffy”, swollen look to the face • If a research study is cited, is it done on a healthy Acne; especially on shoulders, back or chest population Banned Substances Excessive time spent working out or a diseased population, well-trained subjects The WIAA is against the use of Frequent nosebleeds or sedentary subjects, animals or humans, men or Frequent muscle cramps women? anabolicandrogenic Increased aggression and violence • Does the dosage seem large or unsafe? steroids and other performance Increased irritability • Does the article make conclusive statements such as: enhancing substances (PES). Periods of depression This supplement will make you lose weight? Quick strength and weight gains • Does the product promise quick improvements in Member schools shall devote time each year Wide mood swings health or physical performance? to positive programs which highlight prevention Possible Adverse Effects in Both Males and Females • Does the product contain some secret ingredient or and education of the risks, benefits and Acne, especially on chest, shoulders and back formula? adverse effects of PES. Coaches, teachers, Addiction • Are currently popular personalities or star athletes used sports medicine staff and school administrators Blood clots in its advertisements? who ignore or encourage the use of PES, Breast enlargement and pain (males) 4. Is the product effective? provide and/or sell PES to athletes (including Deepening of the voice (females) If it is still unclear whether the supplement is effective, indirect distribution through a third party) shall Deformed sperm/possible birth defects (males) seek other sources of information such as more articles on be subject to their own school’s provisions regarding Frequent Nosebleeds the topic or opinions of professionals in the field of discipline. Growth of permanent facial and chest hair (females) nutrition Hardening of the arteries, higher cholesterol levels and exercise. Provided by the WIAA and Increased risk of heart attack, increased blood pressure 5. Is the product safe at the recommended dosages? WIAA Medical Advisory CommitteeIncreased violence and aggression/“road rages” 6. Does the product cause long-term health problems? Additional information may be obtained from the WIAA Medical 1 Increased risk of injury and slower healing time 7. Are possible side-effects identified? Policies and Procedures Manual and the WIAA PES Power Point 2 Insomnia, restlessness, depression 8. Is taking the supplement ethical? presentation. Liver damage; including cancer This is often a hard question to answer. The thrill of Sources: NCAA Banned Drug List Jane Foos, RD, CD, Red Cedar Clinic Loss of hair and partial baldness competition Kevin Walter, MD, Dean Clinic Lowered sperm count/temporary sterility (males) is to strive to be the very best, but does being the Iowa High School Athletic Association Menstrual irregularities (females) very best mean enhancing your performance through Muscle tendon damage external Pain when urinating (males) substances. The ancient Greek ideal and that of the Reduction of breast size (females) International Olympic Committee is that an athlete should Shrinking of the testicles/sterility (males) succeed through their own unaided effort. Every individual Stunted growth must assess his/her ethical standards. But here are a Suicidal thoughts few questions to ask yourself: Swelling of feet and lower legs • What is the policy of your team or the governing body Unpleasant breath odor for your sport? EVALUATING ERGOGENIC AID CLAIMS • Is the substance banned from use during competition? 1. What is the source of the information? • Is taking a supplement cheating or giving you an unfair • Peer-reviewed journal advantage? • Magazine, newspaper or book • Company selling a product 2. Who wrote the article? • A professor or someone with a degree (Is the degree in a field related to sports medicine, nutrition or Wisconsin Interscholastic biochemistry?) Athletic Association • Someone with credentials A student-athlete is required to follow the school’s code of Fluoxymesterone Norethandrolone Trenbolone powders may contain discouraged or banned ingredients. conduct on a year-round (12 month) basis. Diuretics: • Amino Acids – BCAA’s, Glutamine, Arginine In-season violations of the school code will result in immediate Acetazolamide Ethacrynic acid Metalazone • L-Carnitine (amino acid derivative) suspension of the student from interscholastic competition Bendroflu- Flumethiazide Plythiazide • Chromium Piconlinate (peptide hormone, potentiate effect for no less than one day of competition (but not less methiazide Quinethazone Spironolactone of insulin) than one complete game or meet) for acts (a) involving use of Benzthiazide Furosemide Triamterene • CLA (conjugated linoleic acid “enhance muscle development”) alcohol, (b) use, including chewing, of tobacco and/or (c) use, Bumetanide Hydrochlorothiazide Trichlomethiazide STREET TERMS possession, buying, or selling of controlled substances, street Chlorothiazide Hydroflumethiazide and related (Office of National Drug Control Policy) drugs and banned performance enhancing substances (PES). Clorthialidone Methyclothiazide compounds Drugs: BANNED – Do not Use. Drugs that are illegal or could be Street Drugs: Heroin, Marijuana, THC • Abolic (veterinary steroid) harmful if taken in excess amount. Possession and/or use violates (tetrahydrocannabinol) • Androl (oral steroid) WIAA Code. Peptide Hormones and Analogues • Anatrofin (injectable steroid) • Steroids Corticotrophin (ACTH) • Deca • Androstenediol • Androstenendione Growth Hormone (HGH, Somatotrophin) • “Arnolds”, “Gym Candy”, “Pumpers”, “Roids”, “Stackers”, • Nor-Androstenediol • Nor-Androstenendione Human Chorionic Gonadotrophin (hCG) “Trainers”, Weight Trainers” (steroids) • Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) Insulin-like growth hormone (IGF-1) • “Georgia Home Boy” (Gamma • Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) (converts to androgens) Leutenizin hormone (LH) hydroxybutyrate/GHB) • Pro-Hormones - e.g. Tribulus Terrestris, aka-Puncture All the respective releasing factors of the above- • “Stacking”: taking steroids without a prescription, use of Vine, Caltrop Fruit (increase body production of testosterone) mentioned multiple PES• Pheromone (anabolic properties) substances are also banned: Erythropoietin (EPO), Androstenendione (or related compound):1 • Masking Agents (Diuretics) darbypoetin, e.g. 3-Andro Xtreme, Andro-Gen, Andro-Stack, Androstat, 3 • Peptide Hormones (EPO) sermorelin Animal Stak, Nor-Andro Ripped Fuel Stack, Nor- • Insulin DISCOURAGED – Schools may not provide or allow in Stak, Nor-Tek • Phenylephrine connection to school’s program. Possession and/or use Creatine: e.g. Animal Max, ATP Advantage, Cell-Tech, • Ephedra, Ephedrine - e.g. Ma Huang, Synephrine, may Creaject, Crea-Tek, Creatigen, CreaVate, Mass Action, Seneca, Citrus Aurantium, Desert Herb, Mormon Tea, violate school district policy or code. (Products may Phosphagen, SyntheVol, Torch Sidi Cordifolia, Phenoproponalamine (PPA) have Ephedra (Ma Huang) See www.HealthyCompetition.org *Medications prescribed by an MD, used by the individual unwanted side effects, be ineffective, not tested for long Sports Supplement Health Warning they have been prescribed to and used as prescribed should term PERMISSIBLE SUPPLEMENTS NOT be viewed as violating the controlled substance/supplement safety, not recommended for youth, unethical to use) Supplements that replace the calories, fluid, and electrolytes provisions of the school’s code. • Creatine the body naturally loses during exercise Additional examples of banned substances • Caffeine-enhanced products – too much caffeine can • Sport Drinks • Fitness Water Stimulants: cause jitteriness, nervousness, headaches, difficulty • Electrolyte Drinks • Sport Gels Amiphenazole Doxapram Phendimetrazine concentrating • Sport Bars • Vitamins/Minerals Amphetamine Ethamivan Phenmetrazine or sleeping, increased heart rate or blood pressure. • Meal Replacement Drinks Bemigride Ethylamphetamine Phentermine Small amounts of caffeine can produce these • Meal Replacement Bars Benzphetamine Fencamfamine Picrotoxine effects in some people. Read product labels carefully. Some “permissible” products Bromantan Meclofanoxate Pipradol • Energy Drinks e.g. Red Bull, Amp, Advance by may contain banned or discouraged ingredients. Due to Chlorphentermine Methylenedioxy- Prolintane Powerade, lack of regulations product labels might not list all ingredients. Cocaine methamphetamine Strychnine Coke Blak Cropropamide (MDMA/ecstasy) and related • Herbal Caffeine: Guarana, cacao, Kola, mate, cola nut, Crothetamide Methylphenidate compounds green tea extract, methylxanthine (chemical caffeine) Diethylpropion Nikethamide • Vivarin • No Doz Dimethyl- Pemoline • AAKG • NO2 amphetamine Pentetrazol • Co Enzyme Q • Ginseng Anabolic Agents: • HMB • Pyruvate Boldenone Gestrinone Oxandrolone • Protein Powders: Most diets supply adequate protein. Clostebol Mesterolone Oxymesterone However, in cases where athletes can’t eat enough food Clenbuterol Methandienone Oxymetholone or when protein needs are higher than normal limited Dehydrochlor- Methenolone Stanozolol supplementation may be needed. In these cases a methyltestosterone Testosterone physician Dromostanolone Methyltestosterone Tetrahydroges- or sport dietitian consultation may be helpful. If Epitrenbolone Nandrolone trinone (THG) extra protein is needed read labels carefully. Protein CONCUSSION INFORMATION - When in Doubt, Sit Them Out!A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that interferes with normal function of the brain. All concussions are brain injuries. The WIAA recommends avoiding the use of nicknames like “ding” or “bell ringer” to describe concussion because those terms minimize the seriousness of concussion.A concussion can be caused by blow to the head or even a blow to the body alone. The force moves or twists the brain in the skull. It is important to know that loss of consciousness is not required to have a concussion. In fact, less than 10% of athletes lose consciousness. A concussion is a very complex physiologic event that causes a problem with brain function not brain structure. Therefore, CT/CAT scan and MRI are usually normal in athletes with concussion. Imaging studies may be needed to rule out brain bleeds, but are not indicated in all head concussions.Even what appears to be a mild blow to the head or body can cause the brain to suddenly shift or move. This motion can injure and damage brain cells. Research has shown that this damage may take up to 2 weeks to heal, but it can take longer.There are unique concerns surrounding concussion in high school sports:1) Adolescents are more vulnerable and get concussions more often 2) Adolescents take longer than adults to heal from concussion, unlike musculoskeletal injuries 3) Most high schools may not have access to a team physician or an athletic trainer for all of their teams & activities, thus the responsibility for identifying a possible concussion falls on athletes, coaches and parents 4) High school players can be reluctant to admit their symptoms for fear of removal from the contestConcussion affects people in four areas of function:1) Physical – This describes how they feel: headache, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, tired and loss of consciousness (which is uncommon in concussion). 2) Thinking – Poor memory and concentration, responds to questions more slowly and asks repetitive questions. Concussion can cause an altered state of awareness and thinking. 3) Emotions- A concussion can make a person more irritable or sad and cause mood swings. 4) Sleep – Concussions frequently cause trouble falling asleep and may wake athletes up overnight, which can make them more fatigued throughout the day.Based on recent high school injury surveillance information, the following sports have the highest risk of concussion based on athletic exposures (practice + competition). Concussions occur most frequently in the following sports (in order): football, boys & girls ice hockey, girls lacrosse, girls soccer, boys lacrosse, wrestling, girls basketball, girls field hockey, boys soccer, softball and boys basketball.Noticeable in this data is that the risk for girls is much higher than boys in the same sports; in fact soccer & basketball carry twice the risk for concussion in girls than boys.Most importantly, concussion can happen to anyone in any sport. Concussions also occur away from organized sports in physical education class, on the playground, while skiing or snowboarding, and when involved in a motor vehicle collision.14 Everyone involved with high school athletics must be alert for potential injuries on the field and be able to recognize signs and symptoms of concussion. While coaches are not expected to make a diagnosis of concussion, it is expected for coaches to be aware that their athletes may have a concussion and then hold them out of all activity until they are medically cleared by a healthcare provider. Signs are what can be seen by others, like clumsiness, while symptoms are what the injured player feels, like a headache. Remember, athletes should report their symptoms, but they may not unless they are asked and even then it is important to consider that athletes may not be telling the truth. Thus, it is important for schools to educate their athletes, coaching staff and parents in the preseason about the seriousness of concussion and the importance of athletes honestly reporting their symptoms and injuries.These are some SIGNS concussion (what others can see in an injured athlete): Dazed or stunned appearance  Change in the level of consciousness or awareness  Confused about assignment  Forgets plays  Unsure of score, game, opponent  Clumsy  Answers more slowly than usual  Shows behavior changes  Loss of consciousness  Asks repetitive questions or memory concernsThese are some of the more common SYMPTOMS of concussion (what an injured athlete feels): Headache  Nausea  Dizzy or unsteady  Sensitive to light or noise  Feeling mentally foggy  Problems with concentration and memory  Confused  SlowInjured athletes can exhibit many or just a few of the signs and/or symptoms of concussion. However, if a player exhibits any signs or symptoms of concussion, the responsibility is simple: remove them from participation. “When in doubt sit them out.”It is important to notify a parent or guardian when an athlete is thought to have a concussion. Any athlete with a concussion must be seen by an appropriate health care provider before returning to practice (including weight lifting) or competition.Note: WIAA Sports Medical Advisory Council identifies a physician and licensed athletic trainer (LAT) under the direct supervision of a physician as an appropriate health care professional for determining return to play other than the same day.15 While all concussions are serious injuries, some injured athletes will require emergency care. Anytime you are uncomfortable with an athlete on the sideline, it is reasonable to activate the Emergency Medical System (911). The following are reasons to activate the EMS, as any worsening signs or symptoms may represent a medical emergency:1) Loss of consciousness, this may indicate more serious head injury 2) Decreasing level of alertness 3) Unusually drowsy 4) Severe or worsening HA 5) Seizure 6) Persistent vomiting 7) Difficulty breathingIf you suspect a player may have a concussion, that athlete should be immediately removed from play. The injured athlete should be kept out of play until they are cleared to return by an appropriate health care provider. If the athlete has a concussion, that athlete should never be allowed to return to activity (conditioning, practice or competition) that day. Athletes with a concussion should never be allowed to return to activity while they still have symptoms.A player with a concussion must be carefully observed throughout the practice or competition to be sure they are not feeling worse. Even though the athlete is not playing, never send a concussed athlete to the locker room alone and never allow the injured athlete to drive home.Most concussions are temporary and they resolve without causing residual problems. However in the adolescent population, 10-20% of athletes that have a concussion have signs or symptoms that persist beyond 2 weeks. These symptoms of headache, difficulty concentrating, poor memory and sleep disturbances can lead to academic troubles among other problems. Concussion symptoms may even last weeks to months (post- concussion syndrome).Allowing an injured athlete to return too quickly increases the risk for repeat concussion. Repeat concussion may cause Second Impact Syndrome. Second Impact Syndrome is a rare phenomenon which happens only in young athletes that causes rapid brain swelling and death. Repeat concussions may increase the chance of long term problems, such as decreased brain function, persistent symptoms and potentially chronic traumatic encephalopathy (a disorder that cause early degeneration of the brain similar to what is seen with Alzheimer’s disease).A major concern with concussion in the high school athlete is that it can interfere with school performance. The signs and symptoms of poor short-term memory, concentration and organization may temporarily turn a good student into a poor student. The best way to address this is to decrease the academic workload by potentially taking time off from school or going partial days. Injured athletes should have extra time to complete homework and tests, and they should be given written instructions for homework. New information should be presented slowly and repeated. Injured athletes will need time to catch up and may benefit from tutoring. If an athlete develops worsening symptoms at school, he/she should be allowed to visit the school nurse. The school and coaches should maintain regular contact with the injured athlete’s parents to update progress. Athletes with a concussion should return to full speed academics without accommodations before returning to sports.16 Rest is the essential component of concussion treatment. Further contact is to be avoided at all costs due to risk of repeat concussion and Second Impact Syndrome. Physical exertion can also worsen symptoms and prolong concussion recovery- this includes aerobic conditioning and resistance training. Physical activity should not be started without authorization by an appropriate health care provider.It is also important to remember that the athlete’s concussion can interfere with work and social events (movies, dances, attending games, etc.). It is important for injured athletes to sleep as often as possible. It is also helpful for parents to decrease brain stimulation at home by limiting video games, computer time, text messaging, and TV/movies.Neuropsychological testing has become more commonplace in concussion evaluation as a means to provide an objective measure of brain function. It is best used as a tool to help ensure safe return to activity and not as the only piece of the decision making process. Testing is currently done using computerized neuropsychological testing (example: ImPACT, Axon Sports) or through a more detailed pen and paper test administered by a neuropsychologist.If neuropsychological testing is available, ideally a baseline or pre-injury test is obtained prior to the season. This baseline should be done in a quiet environment when the athlete is well rested. It is felt that baseline testing should be repeated every two years for the developing adolescent brain. If there is no baseline available, the injured athlete’s scores can be compared to age established norms. The WIAA feels that neuropsychological testing can be a very useful tool with regard to concussion management.RETURN TO PLAYCurrent recommendations are for a stepwise return to play program. In order to resume activity, the athlete must be symptom free and off any pain control or headache medications. The athlete should be carrying a full academic load without any significant accommodations. Finally, the athlete must have clearance from an appropriate health care provider.The program described below is a guideline for returning concussed athletes when they are symptom free. Athletes with multiple concussions and athletes with prolonged symptoms often require a very different return to activity program and should be managed by a physician that has experience in treating concussion.The following program allows for one step per 24 hours. The program allows for a gradual increase in heart rate/physical exertion, coordination, and then allows contact. If symptoms return, the athlete should stop activity and notify their healthcare provider before progressing to the next level.STEP ONE: About 15 minutes of light exercise: stationary biking or joggingSTEP TWO: More strenuous running and sprinting in the gym or field without equipmentSTEP THREE: Begin non-contact drills in full uniform. May also resume weight liftingSTEP FOUR: Full practice with contactSTEP FIVE: Full game clearance17 PREVENTIONThere is nothing that truly prevents concussion. Education and recognition of concussion are the keys in reducing the risk of problems with concussion.Proper equipment fit and use may reduce the risk of concussion. However, helmets do NOT prevent concussion. They are used to prevent facial injuries and skull fractures. Most importantly, proper technique for hitting/contact are vital, for example, athletes that lower their head while making a football tackle have a significantly higher risk for concussion and neck injuries. Athletes should never lead with their head or helmet.All schools should have an Emergency Action Plan. This plan can be used for any medical emergency from a concussion to a neck injury to anaphylaxis (severe allergic reaction. There should be an emergency action plan for every practice and competition area which should be practiced yearly.The WIAA encourages every member school to promote concussion education and bring about a positive change in concussion culture by discussing this topic with all teachers, coaches, athletes and parents.Further reading and additional education material can be obtained through the following locations: www.nfhs.com www.nfhslearn.com (free concussion education video) www.cdc.gov/concussion/headsup/high_school.html (Heads Up program) www.wisportsconcussion.org (Wisconsin Sports Concussion Collaborative)18 III. School specific information A. Athletic Philosophy/goals of athletic program B. Code of Sportsmanship C. Profile of ______H.S. Athletic Program D. Standards of Conduct for Athletes E. Awards Requirements 1. School 2. Sport – must be presented to athlete in writing 3. Special Awards F. Care of Equipment G. Contacting Your Athletic Director 1. Athletic Office: Phone #: ______Fax #:______E-Mail address:______2. Office hours: ______H. Coaching Staff I. Eligibility Dates J. Miscellaneous K. Address of Home Athletic Sites L. WIAA CalendarIV. NCAA Eligibility Standards A. See Athletic Director for Information19 LEFT BLANK ON PURPOSE MPS-Department of Academic Excellence OFFICE OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICSWAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AGREEMENTIn choosing to participate in the “______” (hereinafter referred to as the “the Activity”), I fully accept and assume all risks, whether before, or during the “the Activity” and its related events. These include, without limitation, physical injury, mental injury, emotional distress, trauma, sickness, illness, death, contact with other participants, equipment failure, inadequate safety equipment, the effects of weather including extreme temperature or conditions. All risks are appreciated by me. I waive any and all specific notice of the existence of risks. I shall assume and pay my own medical and emergency expenses in the event of injury, illness, or other incapacity regardless of whether I authorized such expenses.I realize that this activity requires good physical health and I represent that I am in sound medical condition capable of participating in this activity without risk to others or myself. I have no medical impediment that would endanger others or myself. I understand and agree that a situation may arise during “the Activity” which may be beyond the control of the sponsors, promoters or organizers.Knowing these facts and in consideration of acceptance of my participation in “the Activity” and its related events, I for myself and anyone acting on behalf, release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue and agree to hold the Milwaukee Public Schools and any of their agents, officers, directors, representatives and employees, harmless from any and all claims, demands and actions of any and every kind I have, may have or may hereafter accrue against the released parties directly or indirectly arising out of or relating to any respect to my participating in “the Activity” and its related events. My waiver and release of all claims, demands, actions and liability shall include without limitation, any injury, damage or loss to my person or property which may be caused by any act or failure to act by the above-identified persons and entities. I further agree to indemnify and hold the parties released above harmless from any and all loses, damages, claims and expenses, including attorneys’ fees, arising from or relating in ay respect to my participation in “the Activity”.I have read this agreement, waiver and release, and agree to and accept its terms.______Signature of Participant/Volunteer (Minor) Print Name Date Age (if Minor)______Signature of Parent/Guardian of Participant Minor Print Name of Parent/Guardian of Minor Date______Address City Zip20 ______Print Student Name Student ID #I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the information contained in the School Name High School Parent- Athlete Handbook, including any documents which appear in the Appendix. I further certify that if I have not understood any information contained in this handbook, I have sought and received an explanation of the information prior to signing this statement.______Signature of Student Signature of Parent______Date DateThis form must be completed and submitted to the Athletic Director prior to an athlete beginning his/her season.21 PARENT-ATHLETE HANDBOOK SIGN-OFF FORMI certify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the information contained in the School Name High School Parent- Athlete Handbook, including any documents which appear in the Appendix. I further certify that if I have not understood any information contained in this handbook, I have sought and received an explanation of the information prior to signing this statement.______Signature of Coach Date______Received by Athletic Director Date (Initial)This form must be completed and submitted to the Athletic Director prior to an athlete beginning his/her season.22

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