Board Policy #123/Interscholastic Athletics

Definition
For purposes of this policy, the program of interscholastic athletics shall include all activities relating to competitive sport contests, games or events or sports exhibitions involving individual students or teams of students of this district when such events occur between separate schools within this district or with any schools outside this district.

Authority
It shall be the policy of the Board to offer opportunities for participation of interschool athletic programs to male and female students on an equal basis as is practicable and in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

The Board shall approve annually a program of interscholastic athletics and shall require that all facilities utilized in that program, whether or not the property of this Board, properly safeguard both players and spectators and are kept free from hazardous conditions.

The Board shall determine the standards of eligibility to be met by all students participating in the interscholastic program. Such standards shall require that each student is covered by the Student Accident Insurance available, or its equivalent, to be in good physical condition, is free of injury and shall have fully recovered from illness, as determined by the District or family physician, before participating in any interscholastic athletic event.

The Board further directs that no student may participate in the program of interscholastic athletics who has not:

Delegation of Responsibility
The Superintendent shall annually prepare, approve and present to the Board for its consideration, a program of interscholastic athletics:

The Superintendent or designee shall prepare rules for the conduct of students participating in interscholastic athletics. Such rules shall be in conformity with the rules of the State Board of Education and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.

Number:	123
Section:	Programs
Title:	Interscholastic Athletics
Date Adopted:	January 8, 1979
Date Reviewed:	September 23, 2003

Purpose The Board recognizes the value of a program of interscholastic athletics as an integral part of the total school experience to all students of the district and to the community. The program fosters the growth of school loyalty within the student body as a whole and stimulates community interest. The game activities and practice sessions provide many opportunities to teach the values of competition and sportsmanship. Definition For purposes of this policy, the program of interscholastic athletics shall include all activities relating to competitive sport contests, games or events or sports exhibitions involving individual students or teams of students of this district when such events occur between separate schools within this district or with any schools outside this district. Authority It shall be the policy of the Board to offer opportunities for participation of interschool athletic programs to male and female students on an equal basis as is practicable and in accordance with State and Federal regulations. The Board shall approve annually a program of interscholastic athletics and shall require that all facilities utilized in that program, whether or not the property of this Board, properly safeguard both players and spectators and are kept free from hazardous conditions. The Board shall determine the standards of eligibility to be met by all students participating in the interscholastic program. Such standards shall require that each student is covered by the Student Accident Insurance available, or its equivalent, to be in good physical condition, is free of injury and shall have fully recovered from illness, as determined by the District or family physician, before participating in any interscholastic athletic event. The Board further adopts those eligibility standards set by the Constitution of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association, and shall review such standards annually to ascertain that they continue to be in conformity with the objectives of this district. The Board further directs that no student may participate in the program of interscholastic athletics who has not: maintained a record of academic proficiency as stated in the P. I. A. A. Constitution and By-Laws sufficient to insure that participation in interscholastic athletic activities will not interfere with his/her instructional program. attended school regularly as stated in the P. I. A. A. Constitution and By-Laws been in attendance at least one half of the day of the athletic event returned all school athletic equipment Delegation of Responsibility The Superintendent shall annually prepare, approve and present to the Board for its consideration, a program of interscholastic athletics: which shall include a complete schedule of events and shall inform the Board of changes in that schedule as they occur and shall secure Board approval before making any changes in the said schedule. The Superintendent or designee shall prepare rules for the conduct of students participating in interscholastic athletics. Such rules shall be in conformity with the rules of the State Board of Education and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association.