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BREWER HIGH SCHOOL’S EXTRACURRICULAR ATHLETIC CODE

This code will apply to all extracurricular (Athletic) groups at Brewer High School.

All students who wish to participate in any extracurricular (Athletic) activities should make certain that they are aware of the code of conduct and their responsibilities under such code.  It is also the parents’ responsibility to understand the student’s obligations and to do their part to assure compliance.

Each participant should realize that activities at Brewer High School are a privilege.  When students become members of a Brewer High School Athletic team, they must recognize they are representatives of the school, their community and themselves as individuals.  They are expected to be leaders in promoting good sportsmanship and citizenship.

Participants are afforded this privilege of representing themselves and their school as long as they are willing to accept the responsibility of adhering to each and every provision therein.  Failure to comply with these policies indicates the participant does not wish to be a part of Brewer’s athletic program and will be treated accordingly.

Mandatory Meeting

A formal meeting of all participants and parent(s)/guardians will be held prior to each activity.  Students must attend a minimum of one such session each school year prior to participation in any activity, including practice sessions.  It may be necessary, by requirements of the individual coaches/advisors, for students to attend more than one meeting in a given year.

It is expected that parents of participants attend a minimum of one such session during any school year.  If extenuating circumstances prevent such attendance, the parent must communicate directly (in person or by telephone) with the coach, advisor or the athletic director to discuss the critical information presented at these meetings.  Students will not be allowed to participate in the activity until parents have satisfied this requirement.

Eligibility

All students who compete in interscholastic athletics are required to abide by the rules set by the State Principals Association and by the Brewer School Committee.

Students are ineligible if they (1) have attained the age of 20 (2) have attended high school for 4 years.  These four years refers to four years in time, not necessarily four years of schooling.  For example, a student who enters grade 9 in September 2009 will be ineligible after June 2013 regardless of how many semesters of school he/she has attended.  (3) Have not passed four full credits or their equivalent for the preceding ranking period.

Students may regain eligibility to successfully completing a summer school course(s) in the subject area(s) that was failed during the fourth quarter, as well as the entire year.  This will allow a student to be eligible for athletic activities if the equivalent of four credits has been achieved.   This opportunity will be offered only once during their school career.

Conduct unbefitting an athlete or a representative of the school, on or off the field, will not be tolerated.  An offending athlete may be removed from the team by the coach, the principal, or the athletic administrator.

All athletes should discuss questions of eligibility with the coach in order to avoid situations embarrassing to themselves and to the school.

Permission Forms

Each participant must have a signed permission form from his/her parent/guardian before he/she may participate.  The distribution and signing of these forms will take place at the mandatory meeting prior to the beginning of each season.

Insurance

It is strongly recommended that athletes have insurance in case an injury occurs.

Due to increasing cost, the school will no longer provide supplemental coverage, as has been the case in past years.  There is an opportunity for students to purchase school insurance at a reasonable cost.  Forms can be picked up in the main office however; football is not covered under this policy.  A separate insurance coverage for football players is available in the main office (or see, the Head Football Coach).

Physicals

Each participant of an athletic group must have a physical examination.  Forms are available from the coach

General Rules

1. Any equipment issued to a participant is to be properly cared for and returned at the end of the activity.  Any equipment not returned, or not returned in the proper condition will have to be paid for by the participant and can not participate in further activities until the problem has been resolved.

1. On school sponsored trips, participants are to dress appropriately.  They will be briefed on behavior and related responsibilities by the coach.

1. Vulgar language or unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated in any school-related activity.  If necessary, disciplinary action will result.

1. Participants must make up detention the day it is assigned, unless excused by the athletic director or principal.

1. Regular school attendance is required of all participants.  Team members who are absent from school may not participate in an activity that day unless permission is given by the athletic director or principal.

1. Participants must notify the coach if lateness or absence is anticipated.  Coaches have the responsibility to take disciplinary action if necessary.

1. No athletic team member or individual may compete in any outside organized team activity as a team member or individual during the regular season or post season, unless approved by the athletic director.

1. Participation is strictly on a voluntary basis.  Therefore, membership in any sport implies understanding of, and adherence to, all sections of this code.  For the purpose of implementing and enforcing this code, a sports season will begin with the first team meeting and end with the presentation of awards or last meeting.

Extracurricular Activities and Substance Abuse

Any student who is a member of an athletic team will be subjected to disciplinary action if, during his/her sports season, he/she is involved in any of the following:

Self admission, proof of possession or use of, or buying, selling or distribution any intoxicating beverages, illegal drugs or look-alike drugs, or tobacco products (including chewing or smokeless tobacco).  This may include, but not be limited to, being present in a vehicle transporting illegal drugs or alcohol, or knowingly being present in an area in which illegal alcohol and/or drugs are present.

The first violation within a school, or on school property, or in conjunction with a school-sponsored activity, will result in suspension from that sport for the remainder of the season.

If the violation occurs other than stated previously, the participant will be subjected to the following procedures:

1. First Offense During School Year

1. 1. verification and documentation of offense by administrator
   2. student-administrator meeting
   3. notification of parents
   4. 10 student day restriction from school activities

1. Second Offense During School Year
   1. verification and documentation of offense by administrator
   2. student-administrator meeting
   3. notification of parents
   4. 30 student day restriction from school activities

1. Third Offense during School Year
   1. verification and documentation of offense by administrator
   2. student-administrator meeting
   3. notification of parent
   4. suspended from athletic activities for the remainder of the school year
   5. parents meet with administrator
   6. formal evaluation by an outside agency
   7. formal evaluation mandatory to regain eligibility for subsequent years

1. A student, not involved in an on going code violation investigation, may be granted immunity from initial disciplinary action if he/she is willing to voluntarily seek professional help for an alcohol or drug problem.

1. A member of team caught furnishing/selling illegal substances will be suspended from school activities for 30 student days.

Criminal Offenses

Violation of law, other than substance abuse, will be reviewed by a committee, made up of the principal, athletic director and coach who will determine future participation of the individual in athletics.

Appeal Procedures

Appeal procedures for any disciplinary action will be handled by the principal and/or athletic director.

Updated for 2009-2010