Southern Local School District
Administrative Guidelines
 

2431C - GUIDELINES FOR THE BOYS BASKETBALL PROGRAM

Code of Conduct

 A.In season

  1.Players shall be required to attend practice sessions except for reasons which cannot be helped. Examples: illness, death in family, etc.

  2.Player shall be responsible for his equipment, care of his locker, and supervision of locker room. Penalties shall be given to people who lose or abuse equipment.

  3.Player must be in school half a day in order to participate in practice or a game.

  4.If a player misses practice the week of a game, they shall not be permitted to start the game, if they are a starter. This does not mean play, just not start.

  5.All players are required to ride the bus to and from the games unless an emergency otherwise dictates.

  6.Players are to have hair blocked in the back, cut above the ears. A hair cut which brings attention to themselves is not desired.

  7.Facial hair will not be permitted.

  8.The use of alcoholic beverages, tobacco products, and any drug abuse will not be tolerated.

  9.People who are late for practice shall be punished with one "suicide" for each minute late.

  10.Workout periods shall be taken away for any failing grades.

  11.Player shall treat teammates, coaches, opposing players, and others with respect.

 B.Out of Season

  1.Players shall conduct themselves in such a manner conducive of an athlete.

  2.Player shall try to attend as many open gyms as possible.

 C.How to Become a Member

  1.All freshmen have the ability to try out for the team.

  2.Once a player quits or decides not to play in his later years, he no longer will be permitted to try out.

  3.If a player moves in from another school or is a foreign exchange student, he shall be granted the opportunity of trying out.

  4.If a player becomes ineligible, he shall be afforded the opportunity of practicing with the team until eligibility is restored. If a player elects not to participate in practice after becoming ineligible, he shall not be permitted to try out the following year.

  5.If a player is injured during the season or off season causing him to miss the season, he will be permitted to try out the following year.

 D.Injuries
  If a player misses practice or game because of an injury requiring a doctor's care, he must have a doctor's release before he can return to practice or play.