Eligibility for Athletic Program

A student’s eligibility to participate in the athletic program is based upon the school’s assessment of that child’s academic performance and classroom behavior. The following Academic Policy will be enforced:

• Mid-term – Students have a one week grace period after midterms come out to bring grade/grades up. If grades improve student will give the coach an eligibility card that has been signed by all core teachers plus the gym teacher. If the student does not improve their grade/grades the student will be ineligible for a minimum of one week. If the student has not improved during that week the student will remain ineligible until improvement is shown. When the student has shown improvement the student will bring an eligibility card to the coach that has been signed by all of the above mentioned teachers.
• Report Card – If a student receives an F on his/her report card or has an average below a C- the student will be ineligible for a period of at least one week. If improvement is noted at the end of that week, the student will give their coach an eligibility card signed by the above teachers. If the student has not improved during that week the student will remain ineligible until improvement is shown.

The coach will receive an eligibility card signed by the above teachers when the student can return to the team. Grades go home on Thursdays in the brown envelope. Ineligibility periods start on the Monday after grades go home and end on the following Sunday. If student does not improve his/her grade/grades the student remains ineligible until the grade/grades do improve. At that time the student will give the coach an eligibility card signed by all teachers. A student who is ineligible may not attend practices, attend a game as a spectator, or be a participant in any games or tournaments.

THE PRINCIPAL RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SUSPEND FROM THE ATHLETIC COMPETITION ANY STUDENT WHOSE PERFORMANCE IN EITHER OF THESE TWO AREAS IS CONSIDERED DEFICIENT. THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM IS PREMISED ON THE BELIEF THAT SCHOOL WORK ASSUMES A HIGHER PRIORITY. Since students are representatives of the school, they must first demonstrate that they are students in good standing. Participation in the athletic program is considered a privilege that must first be earned and subsequently maintained. It is absolutely essential that parents support the decision of the school relating to the eligibility of students to participate in the sports program. The athletic program cannot be successful unless parents accept the school’s judgment in such matters.

Fees

Fees for the 2007-2008 sports year:

Boys and Girls Cross Country - $15.00
Boys Volleyball - $45.00
Girls Volleyball - $45.00
Boys Basketball - $45.00
Girls Basketball - $45.00
Boys and Girls Track - $15.00

Multiple sport and multiple student discounts:

$90.00 maximum per student
$150.00 maximum per family

Example - if you have a son or daughter who would like to participate in cross country, volleyball, basketball and track, you would pay $90.00. If you have two or more children who would like to play those same sports, the maximum your family would pay is $150.00.

Fundraising

The Athletic Board sponsors two annual events to raise funds for the athletic program, a Chili Cookoff in the spring and a Golf Outing in the fall.

• All are welcome to enter their favorite chili in the Chili Cookoff. Entrants are assigned a booth space, which they decorate according to a self-chosen theme, from which to serve their chili. The cookoff features awards for best chili, spiciest chili, judges' choice, and best presentation. A silent auction accompanies the cookoff.
• The Golf Outing is held at an area golf course. It features dinner after golfing, with various prizes and a raffle.

Forms

For the 2007-2008 sports year:

• Registration form
• A transportation permission slip is available so that your child may be car-pooled to events.
• Parents are required to fill out an insurance waiver.
• Students, coaches and parents need to sign a Code of Conduct specific to them. This is to assure the St. Irene Athletic Association that all involved families know what is expected of them as a member of a St. Irene School Team.
• Each family and coach is required to sign the last page of the Athletic Handbook and send it to the school office in an envelope marked Athletic Director.
• Protecting God's Children - All coaches, assistants, and volunteers working with the children must have completed this program.
• Athletic Physicals - All athletes are required by the St. Irene Athletic Association to have a physical on file that is less than one year old. Physicals must be on file before your child may start practicing. If your child is entering 5th grade, that physical can be used for sports.