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General Rules and Regulations Governing Athletics

 
 
It is fundamental that the coach is responsible for the behaviors, safety and welfare of the members of their squad during practices and games. Student athletes are responsible to their coach for their conduct on and off the field, during their season.
 
  • Athletes should plan their time so that they devote sufficient time to their academics and so that their involvement in an athletic activity does not interfere with their studies. Academic or disciplinary commitments must be met before athletic responsibilities.
  • The possession or use of tobacco products, including smokeless and e-cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs and illegal use of controlled substances is strictly forbidden. Any athlete guilty of an infraction of this rule will be subject to the following consequences:
  • 1st offense: Athletes will not be allowed to participate with the team, in any way, for twenty-one (21) calendar days. If the number of days is greater than the remainder of the season, the days will be added on to the next season that the athlete participates in. If the student seeks out help in the form of an assessment by a certified addiction counselor or enrollment in an appropriate program, the suspension can be reduced to fourteen (14) days.
  • 2nd offense: Athletes will be suspended from participation for the remainder of the season. This policy does not preclude punishment of a student under the school drug and alcohol policy in appropriate situations. Additional consequences will be considered by school administration.
  • Athletes who have been suspended from school will not be allowed to participate in any school activity for the entire duration of their suspension. This includes all team activities, practices and games.
  • Athletes should maintain a good attendance record. 
  • Good sportsmanship should be encouraged both in victory and defeat.
  • Students who participate in athletic activities are school leaders and should assume their responsibilities at home, in school and in the community. These responsibilities include the use of social media technologies that include, but not limited to Twitter, Facebook, Internet forums, and photographs.  The use of social media in an inappropriate manner may result in disciplinary action.
  • Athletes should be sure that all injuries are given proper attention, which the athlete should immediately report to the coach and Athletic Trainer.
  • Athletes will not use profane language.
  • Athletes should always work for the betterment of their school and their team.
  • Athletes should not allow employment to interfere with their respon­sibilities to their team or their schoolwork.
  • Athletes will attend all games and practices for the team of which they are members.
  • Athletes who anticipate being late or absent for a game or practice have a responsibility to the team and coach to advise the coach of this and make any necessary arrangements.
  • A violation of any of the rules may result in disciplinary action.
 
Sanctions to the Rules and Regulations
 
  • Student must be in good standing in the school to be permitted to participate in interscholastic sports activities. Violation of any school or team rule can cause disciplinary action by the coach. Coaches have the authority to suspend any athlete from their team as part of a disciplinary response.
  • All violations of school and/or team rules should be punished in a fair manner commensurate with the seriousness of the infraction.
  • A student may be declared ineligible if they conduct themselves in a manner that, in the opinion of school authorities would reflect unfavorably upon the school or other students. This applies to all co-curricular activities, regardless of location.
  • The New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association dictates that any student who does not comply with established school regulations will be declared ineligible.
  • An ineligible student may not represent the school in any home or away interscholastic event, contest, or scrimmage situation. This student may practice with the team if extraordinary circumstances exist. Coaches must present such a situation to the athletic director and only after approval from the athletic director, may special practice arrangements be made by the coach.
 
Grievance Procedures
 
  • The coaching staff and the Head Coach have the right of judgment in matters concerning enforcement of team rules.
  • The student athlete has the right to appeal the coach’s decision regarding suspension or dismissal to the Athletic Director.
  • The Principal will take action on matters requiring administrative attention. The Athletic Director will be consulted on all decisions as directed by the Principal or Assistant Principal.
 
Private Transportation
 
NO athletic team or team members will be transported in private cars for any reason unless the Athletic Director or Principal gives prior approval in writing. Buses will be chartered for all games by the school. Students who are members of the athletic teams going to a contest or game will return on the bus. Requests from parents to transport their son/daughter or if extenuating circumstances, other team members should be in writing to the Athletic Director at least 24 hours in advance. For the purpose of team unity and cohesiveness, players should all use the school transportation. 
 
Equipment
 
It is the athlete's responsibility to see that all equipment is returned in good condition. If the equipment issued is lost, stolen or has had abnormal usage, the athlete shall be charged accordingly. Students are ineligible to participate in any athletic activity or tryout the next season until restitution is made.