Athletic Code Roundtable
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The document summarizes the athletic codes of two high schools, Lakeside HS and Freeman HS. Lakeside HS has a year-round code that applies from the first day of sports until the last day of school. For a first offense, the student is suspended from 50% of games and must attend an educational program and undergo drug testing. For Freeman HS, the code applies for an entire sport season and suspensions are for two weeks for a first offense along with an intervention program. Both schools increase suspensions up to a year or permanent ineligibility for subsequent offenses. The presenters note challenges around new drug types, how to investigate, and legal issues to consider with athletic codes.
Athletic Code Roundtable
- 1. Athletic Code Roundtable 2014 WSSAAA State Conference Jeff Pietz Lakeside High School [email protected] Brian Parisotto Freeman High School [email protected] Presenters
- 2. Notes about Lakeside HS Code All school-year code • From first day of sport to last day of school Challenges: • Spring sport only athlete • Winter or Fall/Spring athlete?
- 3. 1st offense: • Suspension from 50% of WIAA regular season allowance of games in sport If # of games is not completed, remaining percentage carries into the next sport of participation Notes about Lakeside HS Code • 1st week – no contact with team; then must attend all practices, but no competitions until suspension is served. • Student must attend a District approved educational intervention program, or agreed upon alternative, at parent’s expense. • Student will undergo random urinalysis testing for a period of one year at parent’s expense
- 4. Notes about Lakeside HS Code Self-Admittance Discovery vs. Investigative Discovery: • If a student self-reports or self-admits, the suspensions will be reduced by ten (10) percent (from 50% to 40%) of the competitions. For Reinstatement to Competition: • The student and parent(s)/guardian(s) shall meet with the Athletic Eligibility Board, consisting of coaches, counselors and administrators selected by the principal, to request approval to participate. • Student must address/talk to the team about his/her actions. The coach will verify completion of this requirement.
- 5. 2nd Offense: • Student will be ineligible for participation in all identified activities for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of the second violation Notes about Lakeside HS Code 3rd Offense The student will be ineligible for the remainder of his/her high school career.
- 6. Notes about Freeman HS Code • Rules apply for an entire sport season A sport’s season is defined as the first practice until the awards banquet • If violation occurs during the last 20% of a sport season, the student will be suspended for 20% of the contests of the next sport season. • Student must attend an intervention program before the student can compete in another sport’s season.
- 7. 1st violation: • Removed from the athletic team or club for duration of two (2) weeks and will be required to attend an intervention program for alcohol/drug abuse. Notes about Freeman HS Code • Student is required to attend all practice sessions, but will not be allowed to participate in any contest during the probationary period.
- 8. 2nd Violation: • Ineligible for interscholastic competition for a calendar year Notes about Freeman HS Code 3rd Violation: • Permanently ineligible for interscholastic competition for the remainder of their high school career
- 9. Athletic/Activity Codes Things to consider: Separate for clubs vs. athletics vs. ASB officers? Legalities and liabilities in today’s ever- changing world How far does the “arm of the school” reach?
- 10. Some Challenges/Concerns • E-Cigs THC/Hash oil How do you investigate? What proof do you need?
- 11. Other Notes / Challenges What are some things that have worked for your school district? What are some challenges that your school district has faced?