Guidelines and Procedures for Student-Athletes and Their Parents/Legal Guardians
Athletics Home Download Files*: Entire Handbook Parent Consent Form Table of Contents Cheverus High School Mission Statement Purposes and Objectives of Cheverus High School General Responsibilities Of A Cheverus Athlete Responsibilities to Yourself Responsibilities to Your School Responsibilities to Others Conduct of an Athlete On the Field In the Classroom Violations – General Athletic Department Policies Sports Seasons Loss of School Time for Student-Athletes Attendance and Abuse Issues Purple and Gold Club Student-Athlete Eligibility Non-Athletic Eligibility Requirements Athletic Clearance Forms Physical Examinations Transfers Age Limitation Insurance Dropping or Transferring from a Team Managers Equipment Travel to and from Practice Facilities Transportation Attire and Appearance Athletic Trainer Coverage Guidelines for an Athlete’s Return to Play After an Injury/Illness Player Ejection College Recruitment Policy Conflicts in Extracurricular Activities Awards Banquets Appendices: Parent/Staff Communication Policy Guidelines for Choosing Student-Athletes for Athletic Teams Code of Ethics for Secondary School Activities Mutual and Self-Respect Policy Statement Sexual Harassment Policy CHS-Department of Athletics-Prohibition Against Hazing CHS Athletic Code of Conduct Varsity Letter Requirements Tobacco Use Position Statement on Androstenedion and Dietary Supplements Posistion Statement on Steroid Use MPA Student/Athlete Eligibility Rules These files require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, available at www.adobe.com.		GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHEVERUS ATHLETE Being a member of a Cheverus athletic team is the fulfillment of a longheld ambition for many students. The attainment of this goal carries with it certain traditions and responsibilities that must be maintained. A great athletic tradition is not built overnight. It takes hard work from many people over many years. As a member of an interscholastic squad of Cheverus High School, student-athletes inherit a wonderful tradition – a tradition that they are challenged to uphold – the tradition of the Purple and Gold. Our tradition has been to win with honor. We desire to win, but only with honor to our athletes, our values, our school, and our community. Such a tradition is worthy of the best efforts of all concerned. Over many years our squads have achieved more than their share of league and tournament championships. Many individuals have set records and won All State, All Conference, and All American honors. It is not easy to contribute to such a great athletic tradition. In order to be the best an athlete can be, he or she may have to endure certain sacrifices. When an athlete wears the purple and gold, he or she is expected to understand the Cheverus traditions, and to assume the responsibilities that go with them. The contributions a student-athlete makes shall serve as a satisfying accomplishment personally and to one's family. Responsibilities to Yourself The most important of these responsibilities is to broaden oneself and to develop strength of character. You owe it to yourself to get the greatest possible good from your high school experiences. Your studies, your participation in other extra-curricular activities as well as sports, prepare you for your life as an adult. Responsibilities to Your School Another responsibility you assume as a squad member is to your school. Cheverus cannot maintain its position as an outstanding school unless you do your best in whatever activity you wish to engage. By participating in athletics to the maximum of your ability, you are contributing to the reputation of your school. You assume a leadership role when you are on an athletic squad. The student body and citizens of the community know you. You are on stage with a spotlight on you. The student body, our community and other communities judge our school by our conduct and attitudes on and off the field. Make Cheverus proud of you by your faithfully upholding these ideals. Responsibilities to Others As an athletic team member, you also bear a heavy responsibility to your home. If you never give your parents anything to be ashamed of, you have measured up to the ideal. When you know in your heart that you have practiced to the best of your ability everyday, and that you have played the game all out, you can keep your self-respect and your family can be justly proud of you. The younger students in the local area schools are watching you. They will copy you in many ways. Do not do anything to let them down. Set good examples for them. 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 all of the following areas: On the Field – In the area of athletic competition, a real athlete does not use profanity or illegal tactics, and learns fast that losing is part of the game, and that you should be gracious in defeat and modest in victory. It is always courteous to congratulate the opponent on a well-played game after the contest, whether in defeat or victory. In the Classroom – In the academic area, a good athlete becomes a good student. A person cannot be a classroom laggard and think he can be an outstanding athlete. If you are lazy in class, you will be lazy on the practice field and will never reach your full potential. As an athlete, you must plan your schedule so that you give sufficient time and energy to your studies to insure acceptable grades. In addition to maintaining good scholarship, an athlete should give respectful attention to classroom activities and show respect to other students and faculty at all times. Horseplay and unnecessary boisterousness are not approved habits of behavior.