Code: JJI
Athletics are an important part of school life in the district, and
require as much careful planning and supervision as regular curricular
subjects.
Students who desire to participate on athletic teams will do so on a
volunteer basis with the understanding that it is a privilege and not a right
to be a member of a school team. It will
be the policy of the district to compete in interscholastic athletics
sanctioned by the State Principal’s Association and at a minimum to adopt that
organization's rules and regulations that govern student interscholastic
activities.
Overall Supervision and
Direction
The school district athletic program will be under direct authority of
the Superintendent. The school principal is responsible for programs conducted
by his/her staff members.
Coaches will be responsible for the safety and welfare of all players,
whenever the player is under the general supervision of the coach.
Athletic Participation
All students will conform to the requirements of eligibility set forth
by the Constitution and By‑Laws of the State Principal’s Association and
the district policies, procedures and regulations.
Injuries
No student should be allowed to practice or play in an athletic contest
if he/she is suffering from an injury.
The diagnosis of and prescription of treatment for injuries is strictly
a medical problem and should, under no circumstances be considered a province
of the coach. A coach's responsibility
is to see that injured players are given prompt and competent medical
attention, and that all details of a doctor’s instructions concerning the
student’s functioning as a team member are carried out. No students will be
allowed to practice or compete if there is a question that he/she is
not in adequate physical condition.
First Aid Equipment and
Procedures
The School Committee recognizes the need to address the issue of
prevention and care of athletic injuries.
Therefore, the Superintendent, through the principal and athletic
director, is directed to develop procedures and/or guidelines as follows:
• Emergency medical procedures and equipment are to be
specified for each sports season for each sport
• To the extent possible, the school system will ensure that
appropriate staff members are trained in the care and prevention of athletic
injuries.
• Protective equipment required of participants in the various
sports will be specified.
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