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Eligibility Rules Other Than Athletics
1. If the student/athlete is absent from school on the day of a game, performance or club activity, he/she will not be allowed to participate. Exemptions such as funerals, field trips, college visitation, must be made known to the advisor/coach in advance.
2. If suspended from school, they will not be allowed to play/participate.
3. Any student excused from participating in physical education class will not be allowed to play or practice on an athletic team that day.
4. Students who have attained the age of 19 prior to August 1st shall be ineligible to participate in a Vermont Principal’s Association (VPA) activity or sport the ensuing year.
5. Students have four (4) consecutive years or eight (8) semesters of eligibility for participation in high school athletics starting from their enrollment as freshman.
6. Students will sign an agreement on code or conduct before participation in co-curricular activities. Any violation of the
substance use/possession policy #5175 during the course of the activity/sport, including two weeks prior and two weeks after the conclusion of the specific activity/sport, will result in the following action for those involved in co-curricular activities:
First Offense: the student will be suspended for one quarter (1/4) of the club/teams’ activities/games for the season. The student will be allowed to continue practice with the team.
Students in clubs (drama, band, chess, etc) will be allowed to continue participating in the activity, but must sit out ¼ of the season’s performances.
Second Offense: the student will be suspended from the club/team for the semester /season for a second infraction during their four years of high school eligibility.
Coaches/advisors will report all situations to the administration with the knowledge that all school related violations (those that happen on school grounds or at school sanctioned activities) will result in a suspension or removal to an alternative setting in addition to being suspended from ¼ of the games/activities.
7. Any verbal or physical misconduct, unsportsmanlike conduct or emotional outbursts by participants shall cause immediate counseling by the respective coach or advisor. Coaches are to report incidents to the Activities Director, who in turn reports it to the appropriate principal. A decision will be made concerning participation.
8. Students who commit acts of vandalism, or use, possess, or distribute controlled substances, are involved in larceny or theft, set fire alarms, carry weapons, take part in breaches of peace, will be denied the opportunity to take part in co-curricular activities for a length of time as determined by the building principal.
9. Students who violate training rules will be subject to suspension from their team.
Related: Academic Eligibility for Athletics
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