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SPORTSMANSHIP:
Student Conduct During
Practice- Conduct of each athlete will be consistent
with the standards of the school. Beyond areas of respect,
athletes will understand that playing time is earned. When a
practice is missed without notification ahead of time to the
coach, playing time may be jeopardized.
Student Conduct During the
School Day and Its Effect on Eligibility- Student
conduct in the classroom or on school grounds which
contradicts the expectations expressed in our school
standards may affect a student’s eligibility. Students who
receive a disciplinary detention or suspension will not
be permitted to attend practice or participate in a contest
until successful completion of the detention or suspension.
“Successful completion” includes demonstrating a positive
attitude combined with a sincere expression /plan of
improved behavior in the classroom/school in the future to
the supervising administrator.
Student Conduct at Games-
The student athlete will accept the referee’s and coach’s
decisions in a proper manner. Opponents will be treated with
the Golden Rule as a guide (Treat others as you expect
others to treat you.). Profanity and vulgarity are
unacceptable; an appropriate “school consequence” will be
administered for inappropriate or disrespectful behavior.
Coach’s Conduct- The
coach will treat each player, opposing coach, parent and
administrator with respect and dignity. As an ambassador for
Christ, the coach will conduct himself in a proper manner,
using the time to minister to athletes, fans and parents.
The coach will set an example of good sportsmanship and will
exhibit self-control and use no profanity. As good
sportsmanship is expected, the coach will strive to not
embarrass his own team or his opponent by running up the
score.
Parent’s Conduct- All
parents will conduct themselves in accordance with Christian
principles consistent with the mission statement and
standards of St. Paul’s Lutheran School. Persons who conduct
themselves in a manner inconsistent with this philosophy may
be removed from the premises for the remainder of the game
and/or season.
If a situation arises
that necessitates voicing a complaint, parents will follow
the guidelines indicated in Matthew 18 and Luther’s
explanation of the 8th
Commandment. The chain of communication is 1) coach, 2)
athletic director, 3) principal, 4) athletic council and 5)
school board. At no time should private concerns be made
public issues.
It will be the responsibility
of parents to address all transportation concerns for games
and practices. Parents should not bring their child to
practices earlier than 15 minutes prior to the scheduled
starting time. Parents should also pick up their children
immediately when practices are scheduled to end. Parents
wishing to observe practices must seek approval of the
coach. Parents may not approach the team bench or competing
children during an organized competition, including
half-times and time outs, unless injury has occurred.
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