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.)
1. Funerals
2. Illness – parental telephone call or note must be completed within 24 hours
3. Special circumstances, i.e. academics, family commitments, etc.. approved in advance by the coach.
4. 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) 
5. Work is NOT an excused absence.
6. School Suspensions are NOT an excused absence.
7. 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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