Rules and Regulations for the Control of Interscholastic Sports
The athletic program is an important and integral part of the total school program and is open to participation by all students enrolled at Lewis S. Mills High School. Athletics serve as a base for the development of positive self-image for all participants, encourage individual and group excellence, dedication, and commitment in working toward team goals, contribute to the participant’s growth in physical fitness and skills, foster mental alertness, emotional maturity, and social interaction.
While the high school athletic program serves as an arena for student athletes to display their talents, student athletes must, in turn, be willing to assume certain responsibilities.
In addition to the regular Rules and Regulations for students in Lewis S. Mills High School, as stated in this handbook, athletic program participants are also governed by the Connecticut Interscholastic Conference policies (C.I.A.C.) and Lewis Mills High School’s athletic policies as follows:
Athletic Smoking, Drinking, and Substance Abuse Policy
· No student athlete will be permitted to use or possess, tobacco (smoke, chew, or snuff), steroids, alcohol or illicit drugs on or off school grounds.
· No student may be knowingly in the presence of those who are in possession of, using, transmitting, or under the influence any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or intoxicant of any kind on or off campus.
· It is understood that action taken against a student athlete will be taken only if the athlete is seen using or using or possessing tobacco, steroids, alcohol or illicit drugs or is seen in the presence of others that are using or are under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs. This student athlete must have been seen by a member of our coaching staff, school nurse, faculty, or administration before action can be taken. Action will also be taken if the student athlete is determined by police to have used or was in the presence of someone who had or had used these substances.
· It is further understood that action may be taken against the athlete only if the coach, faculty member or administrator confronts the individual involved at the time he/she is observed breaking the above training rule. In no case will action be taken against a student athlete not confronted immediately. Also, no action will be taken on information received by anyone other than a coach, faculty member, administrator, or athlete involved unless the athlete has been arrested and convicted.
· Any athlete that breaks the above training rules will receive a minimum of a two game suspension. The second time this offense occurs, the athlete will be suspended from participation in the sport for the remainder of the school year.
· Any athlete who is determined to be selling steroids, illicit drugs, or alcohol on or off school grounds will be suspended from all teams for the remainder of the school year.
· All athletes are subject to the school policies, which means that if you are serving an in school or out of school suspension, you cannot attend practices or games. When your suspension is over and you are waiting for your two game suspension to be completed, you may attend practice, but only at the discretion of the coach.
Berkshire LEAGUE Rules for Spectator Decorum at Athletic Events
Spectators and participants in athletic contests must:
· Be courteous toward the opposing players, coaches and students. These people are the guests of the school.
· Maintain their composure and positive personal decorum throughout the contest.
· Show respect for the property of the school in which the contest occurs.
· Show respect for the referees.
· Create a playing environment that allows participants to perform without any serious distractions.
· Allow opposing cheerleaders to complete their cheers and show courtesy toward them.
Spectators and participants must not:
· Throw any object.
· Harass a participant for any reason.
· Use profanity.
· Undertake to distract a player taking a penalty try.
· Use any noisemakers.
Guidelines Regarding Student Conduct at Indoor Games
· Children of elementary school age must be accompanied by an adult or older brother/sister of high school age.
· Students must be seated in the stands at all times. No standing allowed.
· Students who have been drinking will be removed from the building, suspended, and restricted from further after-school activities for a specified time period.
· Students on suspension or whose after-school activities have been restricted are not allowed to attend games.
· Students are expected to have rides for home by the conclusion of the game.
· Students who are unruly will be removed from the building. Students throwing objects on the floor will be removed from the building.
· Students are not allowed in any other area of the building including the auxiliary gymnasium and locker rooms.
· Noisemakers, sirens, and confetti are forbidden from all games. Signs may be posed on the walls of the gymnasium with prior approval of the Athletic Director.
· All students must purchase a ticket or show evidence of a season pass.
· Once students leave the building and go to the parking lot, they may not reenter the building.
A complete copy of the Rules of eligibility and control for boys and girls high school athletics in Connecticut (Article IX - CIAC By-laws) As Adopted by the Connecticut interscholastic athletic conference, Inc. is available in the main office or from the athletic director.