ATHLETES

Players Rights and Responsibilities

· As a player, I have a right to expect that practices will start promptly, be
focused, be fun and help improve my skill level.
·       As a player, I have the responsibility to attend at least 80% of
all practices by making alternative arrangements for personal or
educational appointments. I have a responsibility to be punctual, hard-
working and attentive to the needs of the coach and of
my fellow players, otherwise I maybe cut from the team.
·       As a player, I have a responsibility to conduct myself at all times with
dignity, sportsmanship, and sense of fair play. I acknowledge that failure to
do so will result in time on the bench or other such sanctions.
·       As a player, I expect to dedicate myself to 3/4 practices a week, plus
Saturday games.
·       As a player, I have a responsibility to train my body to its highest peak of
physical preparedness and to participate fully in the practices dedicated to
improve my cardio-vascular fitness.

Code of Ethics

Athletes will:
·         Be Available to house for IASAS exchanges and events.
·         Refrain from taking or using restricted substances during the
season including ‑ alcohol, tobacco products and drugs – SEE
STUDENT HANDBOOK and will not consume tobacco, alcohol, drugs on school trips.
If coach’s/advisors hear of this occurring with a student on their team/group it is their responsibility to adopt an intervention approach and discuss the concerns with the player directly in the first instance and then inform the Athletics/Activities Director, Principal, Counselor and parents to assist if and when repeated infractions are confirmed.
·         Conduct themselves with dignity, sportsmanship, and sense of fair play.
· Follow activity program and coaches’ rules and regulations.
·         Maintain good study habits and academic performances.
·         Be prompt and attend practice sessions and games at all times except
due to health and/or academic reasons (subject to consultation with the
Athletic Director and coach).
·         Failure to attend practice or turning up late to games will mean players
sit out the entire match (irrespective of their ability!)
·         Respect authority of program director, coaches, and sports officials.
·         Maintain a high level of physical fitness and training.
·         Respect feelings of peers and their personal belongings.
·         Show proper use and care of equipment.
·         Schedule personal appointments at a time that is least disruptive to team
commitments.
·         Use appropriate attitude and language in communicating with coaches,
athletic staff and peers.
·         Uniform Policy:  Agrees that when he/she is on a team when uniforms are
ordered and he/she subsequently quit the team,  he/she will be made
liable for the FULL cost of the uniform.  If uniforms are not picked up
within the 1st month of every season,  they will be donated to local
charities, and parents will be billed for the cost of the uniform.