FILE: IDFA
Cf: IDFAB
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETICS
The Cameron Parish School Board believes that the competitive athletic program is a part of the overall educational program of the school system. It also believes that the athletic program should be closely coordinated with the general instructional program of the school, and that the aims achieved through athletics should justify its inclusion in the overall educational program. The athletic program shall also be based on a spirit of non-professionalism so that participation is regarded as a privileged opportunity.
ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Interscholastic athletics may be made available for students in the schools of the school district. The Superintendent or his/her designee shall develop and maintain an athletic program in the school district that emphasizes participation of all students. The conduction of all athletic programs within the school district shall comply fully with regulations of the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA) and policies of the School Board. The School Board shall allow students to participate in as many sports activities and academic activities as he/she is capable of participating in without fear of reprisal.
PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS
No student shall be permitted to practice or participate in any interscholastic athletic program in any public school of the Cameron Parish School Board until such student shall have furnished to the principal of the school documentation that he/she has met the following requirements:
Evidence of having had a physical examination by a licensed physician who shall have completed documentation as required by the Louisiana High School Athletic Association (LHSAA).
Properly complete the LHSAA Medical History form and pass a medical examination by a licensed physician prior to the first time he/she participates in a sport in a LHSAA school.
A copy of all completed and signed medical examination and participation/release of information forms (and any others required by the School Board) must be on file at the school for every student before he/she practices or participates in interscholastic athletics during that school year.
An agreement signed by the student's parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to hold the School Board and its members, employees, agents, assigns and insurers harmless from and against any liability for any accidents involving the student while participating in such athletic activities and any injuries suffered by the student during, or as a result of, such participation. The agreement shall also authorize team physicians to treat the student in the event of an injury requiring emergency treatment.
Students shall sign a form consenting to random drug screening and must obtain the written consent of their parent(s) or guardian(s) for said tests in order to be eligible to participate in any athletic activity. (See policy IDFAA, Drug Testing Program for Athletes)
RULES VIOLATION
In the event that a member school, member school principal, or member school coach is penalized or cited by the LHSAA due to a violation, the athletic director, principal, and coach involved shall provide a full report to the Superintendent. If found warranted, the Superintendent in turn shall make a report to the School Board with pertinent recommendations for disciplinary action.
SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS
The School Board endorses the scholastic eligibility requirements as a condition for participation in a high school athletic program as stipulated by the LHSAA.
INSURANCE COVERAGE
Athletes shall have either school student insurance or a signed statement from the parent showing that the student is otherwise covered for any accident or injuries that may occur during any athletic participation. No students shall be allowed to practice or participate in interscholastic athletics until this requirement has been met.
ATHLETIC DISCIPLINE POLICY
The following provisions are in effect for all Louisiana High School Athletic Association sports athletes, as well as members of secondary cheerleading squads, pep squads and dance team(s). For the purpose of clarity, the word team refers to the students involved in the activity and the word coach refers to the official faculty member or Cameron Parish School Board employee responsible for the team.
The Cameron Parish Student Code of Conduct will be the primary source of disciplinary consequence(s) for an athlete’s misconduct.
School Athletic Expectations and Rules
Each athletic activity at each school must have a written set of team rules and expectations approved by the Principal and submitted to the CPSB Athletic Director. These expectations and rules shall be communicated to the athletes and parents, and be signed by both the athlete and the parent prior to participation in the athletic activity.
Suspension
Suspension must be administered as soon as the investigation is complete. Suspension shall not be delayed because of an event.
All students are afforded due process as per Cameron Parish School Board Policy JCAA, Due Process.
The student athlete, his/her parent/guardian, the head coach or athletic director, and principal shall each sign the Cameron Parish Athletic Discipline Policy acknowledging receipt and understanding of the Policy, and as well as agreement to adhere to the stated Policy. Any student without official signatures above shall be classified as ineligible for participation in any LHSAA, NHSRA and/or school athletic events.
| Revised: June, 2003 | Revised: August, 2011 |
| Revised: May, 2004 | Revised: December 9, 2013 |
| Revised: July, 2008 | Revised: December 12, 2016 |
| Revised: August, 2010 |
Ref: La. Rev. Stat. Ann. §§17:169, 17:176
Louisiana Handbook for School Administrators, Bulletin 741, Louisiana Department of Education
Official Handbook, Louisiana High School Athletic Association
Board minutes, 11-5-01, 6-9-03, 6-30-04, 7-14-08, 10-11-10, 10-10-11, 12-9-13, 12-12-16
Cameron Parish School Board
The signatures below indicate receipt and understanding of Cameron Parish Athletic Discipline Policy, as well as agreement to adhere to this policy:
Date:_________________ ________________________________________
(student athlete)
Date:_________________ ________________________________________
(parent/guardian)
Date:_________________ ________________________________________
(athletic director/head coach)
Date:_________________ ________________________________________
(principal)
Any Cameron Parish School Board student without official signatures above shall be classified as ineligible for participation in any LHSAA, NHSRA and/or school athletic events.