VARSITY & RESERVED PLAYER POLICY

Varsity Policy

Being on a varsity team takes a lot of time, energy, and commitment by players, parents, and coaches. The following has been set-up to ensure that all parties know what is expected of those involved in the varsity program.

All players chosen to be on the varsity team will have a choice whether to be on the team or not.
Players will be required to be at all practices and games that are on the schedule. If an emergency arises the player will need to get in contact with the coach and let him/her know they will not be able to make it.
Players must make a concentrated effort to meet teachers’ expectations in class. A meeting between player/teacher/AD may be necessary to ensure this happens.
Players on our sport’s teams need to be an example, to other students, of how to model “Character First”.
Players/parents need to understand that coaches will do the best they can to get all varsity players into the game. How much time each player receives must come down to the coach’s decision.
Players must show respect to all coaches and parent drivers. If a player cannot show respect they will meet with the athletic director and discuss eligibility.
Players are expected to govern their conduct in accordance with the rules and regulations of the student handbook.
Players will be expected to pay the Varsity fees at the beginning of the season. Damage to a uniform will be an extra charge.
Transportation is the sole responsibility of each parent for their child to get to each game and back home. The school does not organize this for you.
Players that need to sit out of P.E. for a day, due to injury or sickness, will not be playing in a game on that same day. As a team we need you to recover and be ready for the next game.
Players that miss practices excused or unexcused could miss out on some playing time, due to the coaches discretion. Missing a practice means you have missed out on important skills and strategies for a game.
Varsity players that miss a day of school (unexcused), will not be allowed to attend a game or practice on that same day.

Reserver Player Policy

The sole purpose of having “Reserve Players” is to allow students to practice with the Varsity team and develop skills to improve their chances for the next year. This does not guarantee they will be on the team the next year.

The following are the guidelines for being a reserve player:

Each student that is chosen as a reserve, will be given the opportunity of being put on the reserve list for a particular sport. If the student does not wish to spend their time in practices then they should not sign-up.
Reserve players will adhere to all the rules which are under the Varsity Policy referring to grades and conduct.
Reserves will be required to attend all practices and the games which the coaches ask them to attend (this could include all games or none).
Reserve players can be used in games if the coaches feel they need them due to injuries, sickness, player absences, or score differential. This decision lies solely with the coaches involved.
A coach will not allow a reserve to play more time than a varsity player, unless a unique situation occurs.
Reserves will be charged $35 of the normal Varsity fee for that season. If for some reason they are put on the team at a later date, they will be charged the Varsity fee or a percentage of.
Reserve players will not receive an official jersey to wear in a game. Some type of uniform will be given, for them to wear, if they are put in a game.

I have read the following and have chosen to be involved in the Reserve Player Program.

Student Signature____________________________________________ Date_______
Parent Signature_____________________________________________ Date_______