FHSAA Consent and Release from Liability Certificate - this must be completed before the first practice/try-out and returned to the coach.  This signed document will be kept on file at the school

 

FHSAA Consent of Student-Athlete and Parents to Participate in Random Testing for Use of Anabolic Steroids - this form must be completed by CNHS students participating in the sports of baseball, football, and softball.  This must be completed before the first practice/try-out.

 

 

DEFINITION OF AN ATHLETE

 

A student becomes an athlete from the first day of tryouts until he/she is cut from the squad. If the student makes the squad, he/she remains an athlete until the team or individual is eliminated from FHSAA tournament play. The athlete then reverts to student status. The athlete is an athlete 24 hours a day, regardless of where he/she is. All cheerleaders are considered athletes.

 

Once a student has made the team he/she should remember that he/she is responsible for the care, maintenance, and return of all school uniforms and property. The student is responsible for any damages.

 

A student participating in one sport must complete that season before trying out for the next sport. For example, a student on the basketball team must complete basketball season before trying out for baseball. The student will, at that time, be permitted to try out for baseball.

 

GENERAL ATHLETIC POLICIES AND INFORMATION

The Athletic Department offers a wide range of sports and activities. Students are urged to participate, but are reminded that the Athletic Department reserves the right to make demands above and beyond the school itself. In order to participate in athletics a student must:

1. Have a physical exam by an M.D. after June 1 of the present school year.

2. Purchase athletic insurance as provided by the school.

3. Have all forms completed as provided by the FHSAA.

4. Have a birth certificate, parental consent, and provide a social security number.

5. Maintain a 2.0 cumulative average, including the semester preceding participation.

The physical, parental permission, and purchase of athletic insurance must be completed before a student may try out for a team. Tryouts and the selection of the team are at the discretion of the coach. Students and parent are reminded that participation is a privilege. All athletes compete at the pleasure of the Principal.

 

MEDICAL TREATMENT RELEASE FORM

All qualified students may try out for membership on sports teams. The school is committed to providing everyone a fair chance to participate. Unfortunately, not everyone who tries out can be accepted. The decision of the coach, in conjunction with the athletic director, is final. Ordinarily the principal will not intervene in non-selection decisions, unless the decision is arbitrary and capricious. Parents are encouraged to help their children understand that not everyone will be selected.

 

SPORTSMANSHIP POLICY / CODE OF CONDUCT

Parents, student-spectators, student-athletes/participants, and guests of the members of the Cardinal Newman family are expected to maintain a respectful demeanor at all athletic events. Cardinal Newman encourages participation and support of our athletic teams. We expect those who represent Cardinal Newman to promote a healthy, competitive atmosphere while displaying appropriate sportsmanship and respect. Violation of this code of conduct as determined by the Administration and/or the Athletic Director may result in suspension and/or loss of the privilege to attend school athletic events. By signing the Cardinal Newman High School Emergency Information Card, required upon enrollment, you agree to the terms of this code of conduct.

 

BASIC POLICIES: SPORTS

The basic policies which apply to all sports in addition to school policies are as follows:

1   Use and/or possession of alcohol/drugs

         First offense: One-week suspension from participation. In case of suspected alcohol/drug use, an athlete may be      required to obtain a medical release before participation.

         Second offense: Expulsion.

2.  Use of tobacco products (cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snuff, etc.)

         First offense: One-week suspension from participation.

         Second offense: Removal from the team for the remainder of the season. After completion of the sport from which the athlete was removed, he/she may try out for another sport during the school year. First offense in the other sport terminates athletic participation for that school year.

3.   Fighting: See school regulations.

4.   Suspension from the team: The athlete cannot participate or dress out for any contest during the time period; however, the athlete must attend all practices and meetings.

5.   Obscene language: Disciplinary action will be taken at the discretion of the coach to fit the offense and the circumstances.

6.   Hair: Must meet the standards of the school.

7    Suspension from school: No athletic participation allowed during the duration of the suspension, practice or contest.