STUDENTS
Interscholastic Athletics
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The Board of Directors recognizes the value of a program of interscholastic athletics as an integral part of the total school experience to all students of the District and to the community.
The program of interscholastic athletics shall include all activities relating to competitive sport contests, games or events, or sports exhibitions involving individual students or teams of students of this District when such events occur between separate schools within this
District or with any schools outside this District.
All facilities and equipment utilized in the interscholastic athletic program, whether or not the property of the school district, shall properly safeguard both players and spectators and keep them free from hazardous conditions.
All interscholastic activities and events shall be in compliance with the rules and regulations of the Kennewick School District and the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association
(WIAA). Prior to participation, all students must comply with all school, Kennewick School
District, and WIAA requirements.
The Superintendent or his/her designee shall annually prepare a program of interscholastic athletics for the school year. Rules shall be prepared for the conduct of student athletes including academic achievement and citizenship. Rules and disciplinary measures shall be distributed to each participant and his/her parents prior to the beginning of an athletic season.
The district shall evaluate its athletic programs periodically to ensure that equal opportunities are available to members of both sexes.
Legal Reference: RCW 28A.600.200 Interschool Athletic and Other
Extracurricular Activities for Students,
Regulations of-- Delegation, Conditions
Activities--Equal Opportunity Factors
Considered
Student Interest--Required Survey
Instrument
Adopted: September 8, 1993
Amended: August 28, 2002