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RICHMOND COMMUNITY
SCHOOLS
ATHLETIC TEAM
ATTENDANCE POLICY
MAIN PREMISE:
Section VI: Attendance at athletic practice sessions
and contests.
Attendance at practice sessions is
essential to prepare athletes physically and mentally for athletic contests.
All team members are required to be at all athletic practice sessions and
contests at the time designated by the coach.
EXCUSED ABSENCES:
Both parents/guardians and
student/athletes must understand that any absence may affect an
athlete’s performance, playing time, and, therefore, his/her relative
position on the team.
1.
Absences, can/may, only be excused if communication is made with the
head coach.
2.
If the absence request is for more than one day, it must be submitted
at least one week in advance.
3.
Excused absences may/can result in loss of playing time.
4. Excused Absences: (Communication between the
student/athlete and coach is imperative.)
A)
Funerals
B)
Illness – parental telephone call or note must be completed within 24
hours
C)
Special circumstances, i.e. academics, family commitments, etc..
approved in advance by the coach.
D)
Injured students are expected to be in attendance at all team
practices to support their team and observe practice. The only exception
would be a doctor/trainer stipulation in writing that the athlete is NOT to
be present at team practices. (Exception – documented doctor/physical
therapy appointments, etc.. relating to such injury)
E)
Work is NOT an excused absence.
F)
School Suspensions are NOT an excused absence.
G)
School activities that interfere with athletics must be communicated
well in advance with the head coach.
5. Sunday practices, even if scheduled in advance, are
the only practices that are not mandatory.
UNEXCUSED ABSENCES:
Unexcused absences are absences that are not considered
excused and will be handled in the following manner:
First Offense: 1 game suspension (no
dress)
Second Offense: 2 game suspension (no
dress)
Third Offense: Immediate dismissal from the team
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