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Sports Information

Please Note: Middle School and Elementary after school athletics/activities are the responsibility of Youth Services, not DoDDS-E. DoDDS-E does not have authority nor does it receive funding to initiate such services.

BRUSSELS AMERICAN SCHOOL ATHLETIC RULES OF ELIGIBLITIY AND CONDUCT ELIGIBILITY 1. All students registered (or students that are Home Schooled and are in Space Required status) to attend BAHS in grades 9 through 12 are eligible to try out for high school teams. Seventh and eighth grade students may participate in unofficial or exhibition status in individual sports (Cross Country, Tennis, Wrestling, and Track). Seventh and eighth graders may not participate in Varsity of JV competition and may not travel to overnight competitions. 2. Each student must have a physical exam and a certified statement from a physician (nurse practitioner or physician’s assistant) that the student is medically qualified to participate in the designated sports. This form must be on file with the Nurse before he/she can begin practice. An athletic physical is valid for one calendar- year from the date of examination. 3. Each student/parent must complete a Power of Attorney for Medical Care of Dependents form. This form must be on file with the DoDDS Athletic Sponsor (Sponsor) by the end of the first week of practice. 4. Each student and parent must sign and date a Rules of Eligibility and Conduct form and return it to the Sponsor by the end of the first week of practice. The signed copy of this form will be kept on file with the Sponsor. 5. Any team member who is suspended from school is automatically suspended from the team for the duration of the school suspension. Re-instatement to the school does not automatically re-instate the student to the team. Re-instatement to the team is at the discretion of the Sponsor in consultation with the Principal. 6. Students are ineligible to participate in competition if: (a) they have not practiced a minimum of 10 calendar days. (b) they have not practiced a minimum of 2 days in any week (c) they are absent from school on the day of competition (or the day before competition in the case of Saturdays) for more than half of the school day (Note: Students must be present for at least half of the school day to be eligible to attend the evening practice.) 7. Pursuant DoDEA policy, a student whose grade point (from the previous semester) is below 2.0 (or more than 1 failing grade) will be placed on academic probation for the entire season. A probationary student will have his/her grades monitored every 3 weeks throughout the season. In order for a probationary student to remain eligible to participate, these 3-week grade checks must yield a grade point of 2.0 or higher and there cannot be more than 1 failing grade. A probationary student whose grade point falls below 2.0 (or more than 1 failing grade) will be deemed ineligible for the remainder of the semester. There are additional conditions involving freshmen, transfer students, and fall sports. The Athletic Director will notify students of their status at the start of the season. The Assistant Principal will notify the parents of ineligible students at the start of each season. 8. Pursuant DoDEA policy, all eligible students must be monitored on a weekly basis. Grade checks will be performed each Tuesday of the season. Any student who has more than 1 failing grade will be ineligible for participation for all games/scrimmages commencing on Wednesday (0800) through the following Wednesday (0800). Students may practice with the team during the suspension period. Students can regain eligibility on a weekly basis. The Athletic Director will notify the students if they are ineligible. The Assistant Principal will notify the parents of ineligible students. GENERAL 9. The basic chain of communication/decision making from lowest level up shall be: team member, captains, coaches, Sponsor, Athletic Director, Athletic Council, School Administration. 10. The Sponsor of the sport will determine the competitive positions and roles of the athletes. 11. The process for selecting team captains will be determined by the Sponsor. 12. The Sponsor will set the minimum requirements for achieving Letters for the sport. In order to earn a Varsity Letter, the student must be in good standing with the team and meet these minimum requirements. Athletes in good standing at the completion of the season who do not qualify for a Varsity Letter may be eligible for a Junior Varsity Letter. Managers in good standing at the completion of the season and have met the minimum requirements set by the Sponsor are eligible for a Varsity Letter. At the discretion of the Sponsor, in the case of injuries, waivers may be granted to the Letter requirements. In the case of injuries, however, the student must continue to attend practices and games and assist the team where needed, as determined by the Sponsor. The Sponsor determines the recipients for: JV Letters, Varsity Letters, and Special “End-of-Season” Awards. 13. All students must travel with the team to away events unless a waiver is granted by the School Administration. This waiver must be signed by the Administration in advance of travel. All students must return with the team from away events unless the student’s parent or legal guardian has signed a Student Release Form prior to departure from the Away Site. Release forms must be on file with the Sponsor for the duration of the travel. CONDUCT 14. The Sponsor will set all team rules that are not specifically addressed in this form. The Sponsor will determine violations of team rules and the consequences of these violations. 15. The use of alcohol or tobacco on school property, any government installation or during any school-sponsored activity including travel is prohibited. Violations will result in immediate removal from the team for the duration of the season. 16. While participating in a BAS athletic activity the student must: (a) show proper respect for all coaches and sponsors at all times, (b) show proper respect for all officials and the opposing team’s coaches, sponsors, and adult personnel at all times, (c) display sportsmanship to the fans and the opposing team members at all times, (d) refrain from the use of objectionable displays and objectionable language. (1sr offense—warning, 2nd offense---1 game suspension, 3rd offense---suspended for season) 17. Each student is responsible for their own sports equipment, and every student shares the responsibility for the school’s sports equipment during practices and competitions. All uniforms/issued equipment must be returned to the Sponsor before the Sports Banquet in order to be eligible to receive their Letters/Pins/Special Awards. 18. Travel Rules and Restrictions: -the travel squad will be set by the Sponsor -personal audio devices can be used with headphones only -any movies viewed on the bus must be approved by the Sponsor -all carrier regulations and DoDDS School Bus Rules must be adhered to (no standing/sleeping in aisle, maintain a tolerable noise level, pick up trash, etc) -dress requirements, seating/room arrangements, and curfews are determined by the Sponsor -every student must possess all travel documents described in the Travel Letter issued by the Sponsor Violations of travel rules: (1sr offense—warning, 2nd offense---1 game suspension, 3rd offense---suspended for season) 19. An unexcused absence from practice will result in a warning and a possible restriction from participation. Students with three unexcused absences will be suspended from the team. An unexcused absence is one that is not approved by the Sponsor. Three tardies from practice count as one unexcused absence. 20. Any flagrant violation of a DoDDS, School, or BAS Athletic Policy will result in immediate suspension from the team. (eg. stealing, threats of violence, indecent exposure, etc) APPEAL PROCESS Students may appeal decisions of the DoDDS Athletic Sponsor by lodging a formal letter of appeal to the Athletic Director. The Letter of Appeal should include the date and description of the incident, the people involved in the incident, and the sanction imposed by the Sponsor. If the Athletic Director approves the letter of appeal, the Athletic Council (made up of at least 3 neutral BAS DoDDS Athletic Sponsors and the AD) will review the appeal and issue a recommendation to the school administration. The Principal will be the final arbiter on all appeals. By signing this form, you are acknowledging consent to the Brussels American School Athletic Rules of Eligibility and Conduct. Last Name, First Name (Student) Signature (Student) Date Signature (Parent)