SECTION
1: ASHLEY JR.- SR. HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC
CODE
Representing Ashley Jr. –
Sr. High School in athletics is regarded as
an honor and privilege. All students who
take part in interscholastic competition
must understand that adherence to all parts
to the Athletic Code is an essential
condition for participation. Specific
incidents of misbehavior or academic
problems not covered in the Athletic Code
are subject to the review and disciplinary
action of the coach or administration. The
purpose of the Athletic Code is not to
restrict freedom. It is to encourage
students to practice and develop an
appreciation for the values associated with
responsible behavior, healthful living, and
good citizenship. Students should understand
that by practicing for the participating in
interscholastic activities, they are
frequently in the public eye. Students
should strive for the type of behavior and
quality of character that will make them a
credit to their team, their school, their
community, and their family.
*Note:
All sports programs at Ashley High School
and this code will be administered under
guidelines of the Michigan High School
Athletic Association with the following
exceptions –
A) The age limit for Cheerleading (sideline
Cheerleading is not recognized by the MHSAA
as a sport)
SECTION
2: ATHLETE DEFINED AND SPORTS OFFERED
Those students who have
expressed an interest in being on an
interscholastic team, or who are trying out
for an interscholastic team, or are members
of an Ashley athletic team.
ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL
VARSITY SPORTS
BOYS
GIRLS
Fall:
Football- Varsity, J.V., and Jr. High
Fall:
Basketball- Varsity, J.V., and Jr. High
Winter:
Basketball- Varsity, J.V., and Jr. High
Winter: Volleyball-
Varsity, J.V., and Jr. High
Spring:
Baseball- Varsity, J.V., and Jr. High
Spring: Softball-
Varsity, J.V.,
Track- Varsity and Jr.High
Cheerleading: Football- Varsity, J.V., and
Jr. High
Basketball- Varsity, J.V., and Jr. High
ASHLEY
HIGH SCHOOL IS A MEMBER OF THE MID-STATE
ACTIVITIES CONFERENCE (MSAC). Other
conference schools are: Mount Pleasant
Sacred Heart, Vestaburg, Coleman, and
Montabella. The Michigan High School
Athletic Association (MHSAA) classifies all
schools by enrollment; we are classified
CLASS “D.”
SECTION 3: CONDUCT OF AN ATHLETE
The conduct of an athlete
is closely observed in many areas of life.
It is important that your behavior be above
reproach in the following areas at all
times.
1.
On the field or floor of competition
your behavior should be properly displayed.
2.
In the classroom an athlete should
strive to be a good student. A poor student
cannot be an outstanding athlete. Good
citizenship in the classroom and in
athletics is a must.
3.
The way you look and act is of great
importance. Athletes should be leaders by
example.
4.
The proper use of school equipment is
important. Each athlete is financially
responsible for all equipment checked out
them, and will be billed for equipment lost
or damaged.
Being an athlete carries with it tremendous
amount of responsibility. Not everyone is
fortunate enough to have the opportunity in
his or her life to participate in
interscholastic athletics. Students who have
this privilege will observe these guidelines
and take advantage of this opportunity.
SECTION
4: ELIGIBILITY FOR PARTICIPATION
A.
ENROLLMENT - To be eligible for
interscholastic athletics, a student must be
enrolled in a high school not later than the
fourth Friday after Labor Day (1st
Semester) or the fourth Friday of February
(2nd Semester). Unless a specific
exemption is stated in this section or
Section 8, a student must be enrolled in at
least twenty (20) credit hours in the school
for which he or she competes. (MHSAA/
Section1)
B.
AGE - A student who competes in any
interscholastic athletic contests must be
under nineteen (19) years of age, except
that a student whose nineteenth (19th)
birthday occurs on or after September 1, of
a current school year is eligible for the
balance of that school year. Any student
born before September 1, 1997, is ineligible
for interscholastic athletics in Michigan. (MHSAA/
Section 2)
C.
PHYSICAL EXAMINATION - No student
shall be eligible to represent ah high
school for whom there is not a file in the
offices of the superintendent or principal
of that school, a statement for the current
school year certifying that the student has
passed a physical examination and is
physically able to compete in athletic
practices and contests. The physical
examination form must be signed by the M.D.,
D.O., Physician’s Assistant, or Nurse
Practitioner who administers the physical
examination. A statement for the current
school year is interpreted as any physical
examination given on or after May 15, of the
previous school year (MHSAA/ Section 3)
D.
INSURANCE - it is recommended that
parents or guardians of the athlete obtain
adequate insurance coverage for their
children in the event of injury. Ashley
Community Schools does not carry insurance
for the athletes. The Ashley Community
Schools’ Board of education does not assume
any liability for injuries to students while
participating in interscholastic athletics.
Expenses incurred in athletics or doctors,
ambulance, or any medical expense for any
injury will be assumed by the parent or
guardian.
E.
SEMESTERS OF COMPETITION - A student,
once enrolled in grade nine shall be allowed
to compete in only four first semesters and
four second semesters, of their High School
Athletic Career.
F.
SEMESTERS ENROLLMENT - A student
shall not compete in any branch of athletics
who has been enrolled in grades nine to
twelve, inclusive, for more than eight
semesters. The seventh and eighth semesters
must be consecutive. Enrollment in a school
beyond the fourth Friday after Labor Day
(first semester) or fourth Friday of
February (second semester), or competing in
one of more interscholastic athletic
contests, shall be considered as enrollment
for a semester under this Rule.
(MHSAA/ Section 4)
G.
UNDERGRADUATE STANDING- A student who
is graduate of a regular four-year high
school or who is a graduate of a secondary
school, which has the same requirements for
graduation as a regular four-year high
school, shall not be eligible for
interscholastic athletics. However, a
student who satisfactorily completes the
required number of credits for graduation in
less than eight semesters shall not least
twenty (20) credit hours of undergraduate
work, until the end of the eighth semester
as afar as the provisions of this Section
are concerned. (MHSAA/ Section 6)
H.
PREVIOUS SEMESTER RECORD- You must be
passing successfully at least 25 credit hour
(passing four classes) which you have been
enrolled in grades nine to twelve,
inclusive. A student entering the 9th
grade for the first time, except those who
had eligibility advanced under Regulation 3,
Section 2 (3) may compete without reference
to your record in 8th grade. (MHSAA
/ Section 7)
I.
TRANSFERS- A student enrolled
in grades 9 through 12 who transfers from
one high school or junior high/middle school
to another high school is ineligible to
participate in an interscholastic athletic
contest for 1 full semester in the school to
which the student transfers, UNLESS the
student qualifies under one or more
exceptions (see MHSAA/ Section 9).
J.
AWARDS- A student may accept, for
participation in athletics, a symbolic or
merchandise award which does not have value
or cost in excess of $15.00. (MHSAA/ Section
10)
K.
AMATEUR STATUS- After once
representing a MHSAA member school in
competition in any sport, a student shall
not be eligible to represent his or her high
school if that student: (1) receives money
or other valuable consideration from any
source for participating in athletics,
sports, or games listed in Section B: (2)
receives money or other valuable
consideration for officiating in
interscholastic athletic contests, except as
allowed by Interpretation 106; or (3) signs
a professional athletic contract.
L.
LIMITED TEAM MEMBERSHIP- A student
who, after practicing with or participating
with or participating in an athletic contest
or scrimmage as a member of a high school
athletic team, participates in any athletic
competition not sponsored by his or her
school in the same sport (including three on
three tournaments, etc.) during the same
season, shall become ineligible for a
maximum of the next three (3) contests/days
of competition and maximum of the remainder
of that season in that school year. (see
exceptions- MHSAA/ Section 13).
SECTION
5: AHS CURRENT ELIGIBILITY
A.
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY is from
the beginning of a semester to date of the
eligibility list. The eligibility list is
passed our on a weekly basis and must be
returned to the Athletic Department. A
student athlete must be enrolled in a
minimum five academic credit hours and must
pass not less than four. If the athlete is
failing two or more classes he/she will be
ineligible during the next week,
(Monday-Sunday)
B.
CITIZENSHIP ELIGIBILITY is
weekly and will be included on the
eligibility list. An athlete is to show
respect for students, faculty, and
administration at all times. An athlete
receiving two or more failing citizenship
marks will be ineligible during the next
week (Monday-Sunday)
SECTION
6: TRAINING RULES
Coverage:
All Participants in athletic interscholastic
activities grades 7 through 12 shall be
required to abide by this code. Each student
must have a signed copy of the Athletic Code
on file in the Athletic Director’s office
before being allowed to participate in any
practice, performance, or competition.
Students shall regarded to be under the
rules of the Athletic Code beginning with
their first day of participation and
continuing through the conclusion of their
final date of competition as a senior.
Students are bound to the Athletic Code
conditions throughout the summer months as
well as during the school year.
Training Code:
The following are considered violations of
the Athletic Code:
1)
Use or possession of tobacco products
2)
Use or possession of alcoholic beverages
3)
Use or possession of illegal or “look alike”
drugs
4)
Breaking of civil laws, statutes or
ordinances, with the exception of traffic
violations of less than four points of the
Michigan Point System. Disciplinary action
may be taken regardless of whether or not
criminal charges result.
5)
Theft or possession of athletic equipment
not assigned to the person holding such
equipment.
6)
Violation of school rules or the display of
behavior which the school administration
regards as unbecoming a student of Ashley
High School.
Accessory to any of the above (1-6) will
also be in violation.
Procedure:
The Athletic Director shall be the
administrator responsible for Honor Code
procedures involving student athletes. All
violations shall be reported to the Athletic
Director. What constitutes an acceptable
source is left to the discretion of the
administrator.
Reports by coaches, teachers,
administrators, and officers of the court
will automatically be considered valid. The
administrator shall arrange to hold a
conference with the reported student and the
student’s coach and/or advisor. The
Athletic Director is the administrator
responsible for holding all hearings and
invoking penalties when appropriate. The
administrator will give written notice of
such penalties to the student’s parents,
coach, and principal.
Penalties:
An important aspect of the Athletic
Code is for the student to have the
opportunity to recognize his or her own
violation of the code and to report it to
their coach/advisor, an administrator, or
the Athletic Director. Penalties for
self-reported violations of the Athletic
Code will be less severe than those not
self-reported.
First Offense:
45 calendar days for
violations not self-reported. Violations
self-reported may be less than 45
days as determined by the Athletic Council.
Second Offense:
90 calendar days to be served in
full.
Third Offense:
One year (365 calendar days)
to be served in full.
SECTION
7: CANCELLATIONS
School cancellations
sometimes occur due to problems such as
water main breaks, bad weather and many
other reasons with regard to the health and
safety of our students. With this in mind
the following policy for our students will
be in effect when school is canceled or
closed early. This policy will be in effect
when school is canceled or closed early.
This policy will be for all school
activities.
If school is canceled for
all day or any part of a day, the following
procedures will be followed:
Inclement
weather:
-
All schedules events
(other than practices) for that night
may continue with a consensus decision
of the Administration and Athletic
Director or Sponsor.
-
Practice for all
activities will automatically be
canceled.
-
Special circumstances
may warrant the allowance of practice
with approval of the Administration.
-
If school is canceled on
Friday an Elementary game scheduled for
the following day (Saturday) will be
canceled.
Other School Closings:
A.
All scheduled events (including practices
for J.V / Varsity reams for that night may
continue if consensus is met with the
administration and Athletic Director or
Sponsor.
B.
Practices for Jr. High and Elementary teams
will automatically be canceled.
SECTION 8: ATHLETIC COUNCIL
A.
THE SEATS ON THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL-
The athletic council shall consist of the
athletic director, principal, a female
member of the coaching staff, a male member
of the coaching staff and a representative
of the teaching staff who is non-coach.
B.
DUTIES OF THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL- To
assist coaches and athletes with problems
arising through their involvement in
athletics at Ashley High School; to
interpret the Athletic Handbook if a problem
should arise; to carry forth any duties
and/or responsibilities assigned to it in
the athletic code.
C.
PROCEDURE OF THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL-
The athletic director shall call a meeting
of the council within three days after he is
notified in writing of a request for a
meeting. He shall serve as the chairperson
of the council and notify council members.
The athlete will not participate in events
during this period. He or she may practice
but not compete in games.
Results of the proceedings shall be recorded
and a copy shall be filed with the athletic
director, principal, superintendent, athlete
or coach and parent if so necessary.
An athlete or coach may appeal the council’s
decision to the superintendent, and finally
to the Board of Education if unsatisfied
with the decision of the council. Such
appeal must be made within five calendar
days after the athlete or coach is notified
of each decision.
SECTION
9: GYM RULES
1.
No pop or other liquids other than water
allowed in the gym.
2.
Students leaving the building will not be
allowed to re-enter.
3.
Spectators are expected to stay off the
playing floor at all times.
4.
Spectators are asked to remain in the
bleachers except during half-time and
between games. Please have the J.V. and
varsity remain seated until the game is over
or at the end of quarter for Varsity teams.
Do not leave while the game is in progress
and action is on the court.
5.
No smoking on or in any of the school
property.
6.
All spectators are to refrain from throwing
objects in the gym and onto the floor at all
times.
SECTION
10: DUAL SPORT PARTICIPATION
A. A
parent/guardian of a student athlete who
wishes to participate in two concurrent
sports must request in writing (below) to
discuss their wishes and review guidelines.
B. The request
for the meeting must be before the beginning
of the official practice start date of
either sport involved as determined MHSAA.
C. A meeting
between the student, parent/guardian,
coaches of both sports and the athletic
director must be held to review the
guidelines and to complete the following.
1. a written contract will be established
wherein all the above mentioned parties
agree upon training and performance
requirements concerning games, practices and
team events/meetings.
2. the
athlete must choose a primary sport and
would be expected to attend all contests of
the primary sport.
3. the
athlete will only be able to participate in
the secondary sport when there is not a
conflict with the primary sport activities.
Potential conflicts will be resolved in this
initial meeting and be included in the
contract.
4. the
athlete will be expected o abide by all
teams rules of both sports.
5. if
the athlete fails to comply with any of the
agreed upon criteria, the athlete will no
longer be able to participate in the
secondary sport.
I wish to
request a meeting to discuss the possibility
of my son/daughter participating in two
sports in the same season.
Students
Name: __________________________________ Date: ____________________
Address:
_________________________________ Phone: ___________________
__________________________________
__________________________________
Primary
Sport: ____________________________________
Secondary
Sport: ___________________________________
Student
Signature:
___________________________________
Parents/Guardian Signature:
___________________________________
ASHLEY HANDBOOK FOR ATHLETICS
THIS IS AN OFFICIAL RESOLUTION OF THE
ASHLEY BOARD OF EDUCATION AND IS
ADMINISTERED BY THE ATHLETIC DIRECTOR AND
PRINCIPAL OF ASHLEY HIGH SCHOOL.
SECTION
11: STUDENT CHECKLIST
1.
Must have a physical form signed and on file
with the Athletic Department
2.
Must be responsible for equipment and
uniforms.
3.
Responsible if missing a part of a day of
school to get signed note from Athletic
Director to practice or play.
4.
Maintain grade and citizenship eligibility.
5.
DO NOT move cars from student parking
lot.
SIGN AND RETURN THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO THE
COACH
I agree
by the rules and regulations in this Honor
Code.
Student’s
signature
Date
I have read and give my
permission for
to
participate in co-curricular activities at
Ashley JR. – SR. High School. I also
understand that I am responsible for medical
bills incurred by my child’s participation
Parent’s
Signature
Date
