PETOSKEY HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

 

By becoming a member of a Petoskey High School athletic team, you become a unique and special person in the eyes of the community, your coaches and the school.  More is expected of you than of other students.  For this reason, this booklet has been prepared.  Read the material carefully and set your goals to conform to the rules herein.  Set your goals to include the following:

- Follow the rules.

- Be a good citizen.

- Play hard every day.

 

Athletics is a part of the total educational program of Petoskey High School.  It is offered as an extracurricular activity.  Anyone who wishes to participate may benefit from interscholastic athletics.  Athletics may provide the opportunity for a student to grow physically and emotionally.  Participation in athletics at Petoskey High School is a privilege, not a right.

 

ELIGIBILITY RULES FOR ATHLETES

Eligibility rules governing transfers, grades, age, amateur status, etc. established by the Michigan High School Athletic Association and adopted by the Petoskey Board of Education can be found on the MHSAA web site at www.mhssa.com    If you are uncertain or have any questions, please seek explanation or answers in the Petoskey High School Athletic Office.

 

CODE OF CONDUCT

The district’s Athletic Board has established the following Code of Conduct for Petoskey High School athletes.  This is a code of honor and will be in effect 12 months, in and out of season, on and off the playing field/court.  The purpose of this code shall be to establish a uniform set of guidelines for all student athletes.

 

A.            Athletes shall be clean, neat and well groomed at all times.  Since athletes are the largest representative group in our school, they are expected to look and act in a way that will bring credit to themselves and their school.  Any conduct unbecoming a PHS student-athlete may result in disciplinary action.

 

B.            Classroom and school behavior - Athletes shall comply with the standards established by the school and the Michigan High School Athletic Association regarding scholarship, conduct in class and attendance.

 

C.            Conviction, status as a youthful trainee, being bound over after preliminary exam (or waiving such exam), any verifiable incident of criminal activity and/or Probate Court taking jurisdiction based upon a delinquency petition for a criminal offense will subject a student-athlete to the following discipline which the Athletic Board may modify for good cause.

 

First Offense:  Dismissal from the squad for the remainder of the season.

Second Offense:  Dismissal from all athletic activities for 12 months from the date of the event in paragraph C.

 

            If the first offense occurs during a season in which the student-athlete is participating, but the event in paragraph C occurs when the student-athlete is not participating, the dismissal shall apply to the season of the next sport in which the student-athlete desires to participate.

 

D.        Use or possession of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, steroids, or possession or use of any other controlled substance will subject a student/athlete to the following discipline:

 

First Offense:

For tobacco: The coach and/or Athletic Director shall warn the athlete, suspend the athlete for 10% of the regularly scheduled season contests/dates, or if none remain, the next tournament contest, and notify the Athletic Board of such action.  If the offense occurs when there are no season contests or tournament contests remaining, the athlete’s suspension will be invoked at the beginning of the next sport in which the athlete participates.  Suspended athletes must attend all practices and games, but may not suit up/dress for the contest(s).

 

For alcohol/drugs/steroids/controlled substances:  The coach and/or Athletic Director shall warn the athlete, suspend the athlete for 20% of the regular season contests/dates, or if none remain, the next tournament contest, and notify the Athletic Board of such action.  If the offense occurs when there are no season contests or tournament contests remaining, the athlete’s suspension will be invoked at the beginning of the next sport in which the athlete participates.  Suspended athletes must attend all practices and games, but may not suit up/dress for the contests(s).  In addition, the suspended athlete shall be required to receive counseling from a licensed drug/alcohol counselor or agency.  Written verification of the completion of or continuing compliance with counseling shall be provided to the Athletic Director.  This verification must be received before the athlete is allowed to participate in any contests.

 

Second Offense

For tobacco and alcohol/drugs/steroids/controlled substances:  Dismissal from all athletic participation for one calendar year.  This includes all practices, games, try-outs, and other team functions.  A calendar year is defined as 12 months from the date of the second offense.  In addition, the suspended athlete shall be required to receive counseling from a licensed drug/alcohol/addiction counselor or agency.  Written verification of the completion of or continuing compliance with counseling shall be provided to the Athletic Director.  This verification must be received before the athlete is allowed to participate in any team functions.

 

The 12-month suspension from all sports may be appealed as outlined below:"

-    An immediate 30-calendar day suspension from all sports.  At the end of the 30-calendar day period, the student may ask for an appeals hearing from the Athletic Board.  The Athletic Director will be the primary point of contact and will schedule the hearing.

-    The student agrees to immediately begin weekly random drug testing at his/her family’s expense at a designated testing facility.  The Athletic Director will provide a list of establishments offering these tests.  The student/family must provide a copy of these test results to the Athletic Director each week.  The Athletic Director may choose to mandate, from week to week, when these tests are administered.  The student must agree to continue the random testing each week for a 12-month period.  A failed drug test shall be considered a third offense.

-    The student will begin counseling with a licensed professional counselor and must provide verification at their appeals hearing of this counseling.

-    During the 30-calendar day suspension, the student will be informed by the Athletic Director as to whether he/she will be permitted or required to attend practice.  In no circumstance will the student be allowed to participate in practice during this suspension period.

-    At the appeals hearing, the Athletic Board will determine one of many different courses of action:

1)  reinstatement with additional conditions that may apply, and/or

2)  additional suspension, and/or

3)  a denial of request which would automatically place the student under the 12-month suspension.  

 

Information considered at the appeals hearing may include, but is not limited to:

1)      Documented history of and/or current substance involvement,

2)      Documented history of and/or current counseling for substance involvement,

3)      Willingness to participate in and provide documentation of random drug testing at the athlete’s family expense,

4)      Proposed restitution that may include:

- Community service

- Fees/fines paid

- Communication to any aggrieved party

5)          Documented court involvement and adherence to conditions established by the Court.

 

Third Offense

For tobacco and alcohol/drugs/steroids/controlled substances:  The student/athlete will be permanently suspended from all athletic participation.

 

E.         A student-athlete may appeal to the Athletic Board for a hearing regarding the discipline imposed in A-D above only if substantial new information becomes available or there is evidence that the procedure set forth in this policy was not followed.

 

F.         In all disciplinary cases, the Athletic Director shall notify the parents/guardians (in writing) of the student athlete’s infraction, and inform them of the consequences.

 

G.            Quitting an established squad - Any athlete who quits an established squad shall be denied the right to practice or participate on another squad until the season ends for the squad that the athlete left, unless permission is received from both coaches or the Athletic Director.

 

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION

1.         Any student participating on any interscholastic team is responsible for his/her conduct on or off the playing area.  The student will display and adhere to good sportsmanship while participating for Petoskey High School.

2.         Any student participating on any interscholastic team must abide by the rules set by the high school concerning travel from one site to another.  Travel to and from sites must be with the team, unless permission is granted to travel otherwise by the coach and parent.

3.            Athletes are responsible for all school equipment that is issued during a sport season.  Athletes should maintain their equipment according to rules established by the coach of the sport.  Any equipment not returned or lost will be reported by the coach to the Athletic Director. Athletes will be billed by the school for replacement of lost equipment.

4.            Athletes who go on vacation during sports seasons with anyone other than parents/guardian will be dropped from the team, unless otherwise allowed by the coach or Athletic Director.

5.         The Board of Education does not assume any legal responsibility nor provide any insurance relative to doctor and hospital expenses.  Athletics are voluntary and the student participates with the knowledge of his/her parents/guardians and at their own risk of injury.

6.         The individual coach in his/her sport may have reasonable rules that will ensure the proper conduct of members of the squad.  Examples:  missing practices, tardy to practice, disrespect for team members.

7.                  Each coach will inform team members of the requirements and standards for earning an award in the sport.  Varsity awards will be given by the school based upon the coach’s recommendation.

 

VARSITY AWARDS

For an athlete to earn a Petoskey varsity award, he/she must finish the season with the team in good standing and be recommended by the coach.  Finishing the season can be waived by the coach in cases of injury or extenuating circumstances.  The criteria for earning a varsity letter in a particular sport is available from the head coach and may be used as a guideline for coaches recommendations.

 

 

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS AS DESCRIBED IN THIS BOOKLET AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM.  RETURN THIS SIGNED SHEET TO THE COACH.

 

 

 

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The Basic Philosophy of the Petoskey Athletic Program

 

1.         Play by the rules:

            - MHSAA

            - PHS

            - local, state, federal

 

2.         Be a good citizen:

            - scholarship

            - sportsmanship

            - in school and out

 

3.         Play hard every day:

            - practices and

            - games

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proposed: 1/27/04

Adopted:  3/18/04

Revised:  6/10/08