La Center
This
packet contains information and permission forms needed for
participation in school athletics. All athletes must have the following
forms on file
before the first practice.
Physical Form (must be valid for the entire season)
Links for the following are at the bottom of the article.
Concussion Form
Activity/Athletic/Emergency Medical
Caution Form (per sport at parent meeting)
Weight Permit (wrestling only)
If you would like to print a copy of this form a link to it is provided at the bottom of the article.
Required fees must be paid prior to the first athletic event
High School
ASB Cards $25.00
User Fee’s per sport $35.00
Middle School
ASB Cards $15.00
Users Fee $20.00
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La Center and W.I.A.A. Eligibility Regulations
1) The student must be a regular student of the school.
2) In
order to maintain athletic eligibility during the current season, the
student must be passing all classes (no failing grades), passing navigation, passing all school monitored online courses and have a 2.0 GPA.
3) High School
a. Eligibility
will be checked at the beginning of each season and at every regular
reporting (semester, quarter, midterm) of student grades. Navigation
and school monitored online courses must show a passing grade at each
grade check. If a student is not passing navigation they will be
ineligible for all interscholastic contests until the grade is brought
up to passing. All school monitored online classes taken as part of the
six period class load will be considered as any regular class. If a
online class is taken in addition to the regular six period day and the
student is falling they will be ineligible for interscholastic
competition until they bring that grade up to passing. Students
who fail to meet the La Center School District grade requirement will
be placed on probationary eligibility for three weeks. If a student’s
grades have not improved after three weeks, the student will be
declared ineligible to participate in interscholastic contest. A
student may be placed on probationary eligibility only once per season.
The second time a student fails to meet the grade requirement in a
season will result in the student being declared ineligible. The
ineligible student will retain this status until they meet the grade
requirement. Grade checks for ineligible students will be done on the
first day of the week at the student’s request. Ineligible students may
still practice but cannot travel with the team if school will be missed. Each head coach will determine how long an ineligible athlete may remain on the team.
4) Middle School
a. Students
who fail to meet the La Center School District grade requirement will
be put on probationary eligibility for three weeks. Navigation
and school monitored online courses must show a passing grade at each
grade check. If a student is not passing navigation they will be
ineligible for all interscholastic contests until the grade is brought
up to passing. All school monitored online classes taken as part of the
six period class load will be considered as any regular class. If a
online class is taken in addition to the regular six period day and the
student is falling they will be ineligible for interscholastic
competition until they bring that grade up to passing. A student may only be placed on probationary eligibility once per season. The second time a student fails to meet the grade requirement in a season will result in the student being declared ineligible. If
a student’s grades have not improved after three weeks, the student
will be declared ineligible to participate in interscholastic contests. The ineligible student will retain this status until they meet the grade requirement. Grade checks for ineligible students will be done on the first day of the week at the student’s request. Ineligible students may still practice, but cannot travel with the team. Grades
will be checked for eligibility purposes at the beginning of each
season, three weeks into the season, and six weeks into the season. If
a normal grading period happens to fall within a reasonably close
proximity to one of these times, then grades will be checked at that
time. Each head coach will determine how long an ineligible athlete may remain on the team.
5) Incompletes
may be made up for credit during the first five weeks of the semester.
Until made up, the student will be considered ineligible.
6) Students shall meet all W.I.A.A. regulations.
The student must have met the W.I.A.A. academic standards of passing at least five classes currently and the previous semester.
7) Students must comply with attendance regulations stated in the Athletic Code.
8) Prior
to the first practice for participation in interscholastic athletics a
student shall undergo a thorough medical examination or have a current
valid physical on file by a medical authority licensed to perform a
physical examination. The physical must be valid for the entire season.
Athletic Code
THIS CODE APPLIES TO STUDENTS WHO PARTICIPATE IN ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVING OTHER SCHOOLS.
The opportunity to participate in the athletic program is a privilege granted to all students of the district. Participants
in voluntary programs are expected to conform to specific conduct
standards established by coaches, advisors and administrators and those
identified in this athletic code. A student
found to be in violation of any of the standards and/or rules is
subject to disciplinary action, which may include suspension and/or
removal from the sport. Provision is made for a
student who has allegedly violated one or more of the conduct rules to
appeal any disciplinary action, suspension and/or expulsion as
specified in this code. Students must meet all
WIAA standards, be passing all classes (no failing grades), and have a
2.0 GPA to be eligible to participate in athletic activities involving
other schools. Navigation and school monitored online courses must show
a passing grade at each grade check. If a student is not passing
navigation they will be ineligible for all interscholastic contests
until the grade is brought up to passing. All school monitored online
classes taken as part of the six period class load will be considered
as any regular class. If a online class is taken in addition to the
regular six period day and the student is falling they will be
ineligible for interscholastic competition until they bring that grade
up to passing.
At
the middle school students who fail to meet the La Center School
District grade requirement will be put on probationary eligibility for
three weeks. A student may only be placed on probationary eligibility
once per season. The second time a student fails to meet the grade requirement in a season will result in the student being declared ineligible. If
a student’s grades have not improved after three weeks, the student
will be declared ineligible to participate in interscholastic contests. The ineligible student will retain this status until he/she meets the grade requirement. Grade checks for ineligible students will be done on the first day of the week at the student’s request. Ineligible students may still practice, but cannot travel with the team. Grades
will be checked for eligibility purposes at the beginning of each
season, three weeks into the season, and six weeks into the season. If
a normal grading period happens to fall within a reasonably close
proximity to one of these times, then grades will be checked at that
time.
At
the high school students who fail to meet the La Center School District
grade requirement will be placed on probationary eligibility for three
weeks. If a student’s grades have not improved after three weeks, the
student will be declared ineligible to participate in interscholastic
contests. A student may be placed on probationary eligibility only once
per season. The second time a student fails to meet the grade
requirement in a season will result in the student being declared
ineligible. The ineligible student will retain this status until he/she
meets the grade requirement. Grade checks for ineligible students will be done on the first day of the week at the student’s request. Ineligible students may still practice but cannot travel with the team if school will be missed. Eligibility
will be checked at the beginning of each season and at every regular
reporting (semester, quarter, midterm) of student grades.
All
participants will travel to and from events, regular and post-season,
with the team in school district provided/approved transportation. On
overnight trips, all participants will stay with the team for the
entire time unless arrangements have been made with the school
supervisor at the event. Participants can only be released to their
parent(s).
Participants
shall turn out starting on the first allowable day of practice. Any
student who wishes to participate after practices have started and
teams have been determined will only be allowed to participate if no
other participants have been cut, and must receive approval of the head
coach and Athletic Director. Such athletes will be placed on the
sub-varsity team until practice requirements have been met and will
play at that level until they have earned a spot on a higher team. In
order to be able to participate at the varsity level the participant
must join the team with at least 50% of the regular season remaining.
The
school does not cover participants in cases of injury; however, it may
carry a catastrophic injury policy through the W.I.A.A. as a secondary
insurance policy to cover severe injuries beyond the scope of personal
family insurance limits.
SPECIFIC PROVISIONS:
All athletes shall be required to purchase an A.S.B. card. Athletes shall pay a user fee for each sport. Prior to participation in any practices or contests athletes must have a valid physical exam that meets WIAA standards. It is required that student/athletes have medical and dental insurance.
Use and/or Possession of Tobacco. An
athlete/extra-curricular participant who is found to have used or
possessed tobacco shall be suspended from the team/activity for a
period of four weeks. Any time not completed
during the current season/activity will be completed during the next
season/activity in which the student participates. Should the
athlete/extra-curricular participant consent to participate in, and
successfully complete, tobacco education awareness procedures
established by the athletic director or his/her designee, the
suspension may be reduced to not less than two weeks. During that time he/she may practice with the team but not participate in interscholastic competition.
A
second offense will result in removal from the team/activity for the
remainder of the season or the following eight weeks, whichever is
longer. Any time not completed during the
current season/activity will be completed during the next
season/activity in which the student participates.
Use,
Sale, Distribution and/or Possession of Alcoholic Beverages,
Non-prescribed Mood or Performance Enhancing/Changing Drugs, Narcotics,
Hallucinatory Agents and Legend Drugs, Including Anabolic Steroids. An
athlete/extra-curricular participant found by criminal conviction or
otherwise to have used, sold, distributed or be in possession of
alcoholic beverages, non-prescribed mood or performance
enhancing/changing drugs, narcotics, hallucinatory agents and legend
drugs including anabolic steroids shall be disqualified from
participation in WIAA or school activities during that season or the
following eight weeks, whichever is longer. Any
time not completed during the current season/activity will be completed
during the next season/activity in which the student participates. Should
the athlete/extra-curricular participant consent to participate in
drug/alcohol assessment and abide by the recommendations of the
assessing agency, the suspension from the team/activity may be reduced
to not less than four weeks. Proof of assessment
and completion of or significant participation in the assessing
agency’s recommendations must be evident within the four weeks. During
the time of treatment/assessment the student may practice with the
team/activity but is not permitted to participate in competition or
programs involving other schools. A second
offense during the student’s high school years will result in
ineligibility and prohibition from participating in any WIAA or school
activity for a period of one calendar year from the date of the second
violation. The penalty for a third violation
shall be permanent prohibition from participating in a WIAA or school
sponsored extra-curricular activity.
Student
athletes/extracurricular participants, when faced with being in a
situation of being around people who are illegally using drugs or
alcohol, are expected to immediately leave the party, gathering, etc. This might mean phoning a parent, friend, or other adult to come pick them up and remove them from the situation. Failure to do so is a violation of rule number two listed above.
Definitions of terms
“or otherwise”
refers to if a coach or school administrator becomes aware of the use
of alcohol or drugs by an individual or a group of individuals at a
party, “kegger,” or any other time. Awareness on
the part of school personnel can be from admission by the individual(s)
involved, substantiated reports, or multiple witnesses to the act of
using alcohol or drugs.
“used” is defined as illegal use of alcohol or drugs in any amount, no matter how small (i.e. one sip).
“distributed” is defined as: 1. giving
anyone else a drink or drugs; 2. providing a place for student athletes
or extracurricular participants to consume alcohol or drugs (i.e. handing someone a drink at a party or allowing drinks to be distributed at your house if hosting a party).
“possession”
is defined as being in physical possession of illegal drugs, including
controlled substances, or related drugs, or alcohol as well as being
present in any environment where the illegal use of such drugs or
controlled substances or alcohol is taking place including, but not
limited to, athletes/participants presence at parties or other
gatherings where others are selling, using, in physical possession of,
or delivering non-prescription mood or performance enhancing/changing
drugs, narcotics, hallucinogens, controlled substances, or legend drugs
including anabolic steroids.
Physical Appearance. An athlete/extra-curricular participant shall maintain the dress and grooming standards of the coach of each sport.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct. An
athlete/extra-curricular participant shall exhibit appropriate conduct
in practices, contests and while traveling to and from activities.
Attendance at School. Athletes/extra-curricular participants must be in school all day to participate in practice or a game. Prior
approval for doctor, dentist, or other extenuating circumstances is
needed for exception to this rule. Exception may only be approved by
the principal, assistant principal or athletic director.
Absence from Practice. An athlete is expected to be in attendance at all team practices unless excused for illness or by prior approval.
Repeated Offenses. If
a student repeatedly violates 3, 4, 5 or 6 as mentioned above he/she
may be suspended from the team for the remainder of the sports season.
Appeals Process
When infractions occur within the activity and athletic program, the following process may be followed:
1. Upon
the imposition of penalty for infraction(s) of said rules or
regulations, any aggrieved student, parent or guardian of said student
shall have the right to an informal conference with the athletic
director and/or his designee to try and resolve the grievance. If
the student, parent or guardians do not make a verbal or written
request for this informal conference within three (3) school days of
the action grieved, they will have waived their right to the conference
and appeal procedure. The informal conference is to be held within three (3) days of the request.
2. If
the parties are unable to resolve the grievance at the informal
conference, the aggrieved party may appeal to the superintendent of
schools or his designee within two (2) school days. The superintendent or his designee shall appoint a hearing officer. After hearing the case in detail, the hearing officer shall render a decision within five (5) school days of the hearing.
3. The aggrieved party may appeal the hearing officer’s decision to the board of directors within three (3) school days. The
board of directors, after hearing the case at the next regularly
scheduled board meeting, shall render a decision on the case within ten
(10) school days of the hearing. This decision shall be final.
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