TimpviewHigh School

Code of Conduct 2012-13

Courage Character & Class

Name(Print) ______Sport______Year_____

  1. Good citizenship as well as being respectful to teachers, officials and peers – no profanity, illegal tactics, etc – is expected. Personal accountability is paramount to success on and off the court.
  2. Do not show emotion at any call the referee or umpire makes. Coaches will speak to the referee, if necessary.
  3. Encourage teammates to improve, don’t yell at them or degrade them during practices or games.
  4. Dignity is defined as bearing conduct, or speech indicative of self-respect or appreciation of the formality or gravity of an occasion or situation. Any action that imposes on another’s dignity may cross the line into hazing. We have a zero tolerance policy towards hazing. As team members and teammates you are expected to build others dignity.
  5. You will be held responsible for your uniform and equipment. You will be required to pay for any lost or damaged items.
  6. While involved in athletics, you must be in attendance the entire school day (or have a Doctors note) to participate (practice & games).
  7. All participants must have the following items in order to tryout:
  8. A current physical on file
  9. Tryout check list
  10. Code of Conduct
  11. Absolutely no tolerance for use or possession of drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. If you are present at an activity where a MIP is issued you are subject to discipline ranging from suspension to dismissalfrom the team. Understand that under-age drinking is a crime and as a team, we will not be part of criminal acts.
  12. Be on time, this includes: all practices, games, and meetings on time prepared for the activity. *The following discipline options can be exercised at your coaches discretion
  13. First offense: warning & extra conditioning
  14. Will not participate in next game
  15. Off team
  16. An absence is excused only if a player is sick or has a family emergency and notifies one of the coaches in advance that they will not be at practice.
  17. An unexcused absence is anything else but sickness and family emergency.
  18. Any absence due to appointments (doctor, dentist, etc.) or other school activities must be discussed prior to absence. *The following discipline options can be exercised at your coaches discretion
  19. First unexcused absences: Will not play the next game
  20. Second unexcused absence: Off team

Road Trips

  1. Be on time for all team meetings and departure.
  2. Do not go anywhere without a coach knowing where you are going.
  3. Any lack of self-discipline on the road (failure to properly represent T.H.S.) will result in disciplinary act at your coaches’ discretion up to and including dismissal from the team.

Academics

  1. You will not be asked to give up academic responsibilities for athletics.
  2. There will be random, mandatory grade checks

Code of Ethics for Parents and Players

  1. Athletes and parents are all representatives of Timpview High School. Your demeanor and support reflects our standings.
  2. Timpview will not tolerate hostile, aggressive confrontations between a parent, officials, coaches, or athletes. Violation of this policy may result in the athlete’s dismissal from the team.
  3. Athletes and parents agree to use the Grievance Procedure to express concerns and identify issues. This communication process helps maintain individual confidentiality and team unit. Violation of this confidentiality may result in the dismissal of the athlete from the program

Grievance Procedure Guidelines

The athlete is encouraged to talk to the coach when the athlete feels there is a problem. An athlete should approach her coach with her concerns following the grievance procedure. Every parent needs to know the appropriate communication process to express a concern during the season. A24-hour cooling-down period is required and enforced before any grievance is reported. Confronting a coach before, during or after a practice or game will not be tolerated.

  1. Athlete asks the coach at an appropriate time to discuss any issue
  2. The coach has 24 hours to respond
  3. Athlete and or parent/guardian and coach discuss problem
  4. Schedule a meeting with A.D. and or Vice Principal/Principal
  5. Meet with the Superintendent
  6. Meet with the Board of Trustees

I hereby consent to the previously named student participating in the interscholastic athletic program at Timpview High School. This consent included travel to and from athletic contest and practice sessions. I further consent to treatment deemed necessary by physicals designed by school authorities for any illness or injury resulting from his or her athletic participation. I also consent to follow Code of ethics for athletes and parents as well as the grievance procedure.

SIGNATURE OF PARENT/GUARDIAN______DATE______

I have read the team code of conduct, understand and agree to abide by the guidelines. My participation in interscholastic athletics for Timpview High School is entirely voluntary on my part, and with the understanding that I have not violated any of the eligibility rules and regulation of the state association.

SIGNATURE OF STUDENT ______DATE______