ATHLETIC COACHES’ GUIDE
I hereby acknowledge that I have received a copy of the athletic coaches’ guide and will be
responsible for covering this information with my players and assistant coaches before the
season begins.
I understand that the rules and regulations for the Moore Public Schools Athletic Department are
explained within this guide.
I understand that I will be held accountable for all rules and regulations established by Moore
Public Schools, Moore Public Schools’ Board Policies, and Oklahoma Secondary Schools
Activity Association (OSSAA) and accept the consequences if any rules are violated.
I understand it is not to be construed that this guide covers a policy for everything involved in
athletics. As a coach within the Moore School District I am responsible for presenting myself in
a professional manner and carrying out all duties and responsibilities accordingly.
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NOTE: Each head coach is responsible for returning this form to his/her athletic facilitator.
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STUDENT ATHLETE CODE OF CONDUCT
I hereby acknowledge that my coach has informed me of the rules and regulations contained
within the athletic coaches’ guide for Moore Public Schools, the Moore Public Schools Student
Handbook and the OSSAA handbook. I fully understand the consequences of these rules and
regulations if they are violated. I understand that I will be held accountable for the rules and
regulations during my career as an athlete within Moore Public Schools.
I also understand that I am a student first and will be held accountable according to all rules and
regulations within the school district’s student handbook.
As an athlete in my school, I promise:
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to be a worthy representative of my teammates and coaches, abiding by school and
community expectations and reflecting my team’s values of commitment and hard
work.
to maintain my health and fitness levels by following the training rules as prescribed
by the Athletic Department.
to reflect the knowledge that a commitment to victory is nothing without the
commitment to hard work in practice.
to attend every practice unless excused by my coach.
to understand that my future as a responsible adult relates more to my academic than
my athletic activities.
to find the time to satisfy my family relationships and responsibilities.
to accept the responsibilities of team membership: cooperation, support of my
teammates, shared responsibilities, positive interaction, and mutual respect.
to reflect good citizenship by expressing my feelings and ideas intelligently and
appropriately.
to reflect my belief that true strength involves gentleness and that even the toughest
athlete is sensitive to others.
to uphold all student polices in the Moore Public Schools Student Handbook.
I have read the above statements and all student handbook policies and promise to live up to
them:
Sport: ________________________________
Student’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: ______________________
NOTE: The head coach must keep the original on file and submit a copy to the athletic
facilitator.
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ATHLETIC COACHES’ GUIDE
I hereby acknowledge that I have read, understand and agree with the athletic coaches’ guide.
I understand that the rules and regulations for the Moore Public Schools Athletic Department are
explained within this guide.
I understand that I will be held accountable for all rules and regulations and accept the
consequences if any rules are violated.
I understand it is not to be construed that this guide covers a policy for everything involved in
athletics. As a coach within the Moore School District, I am responsible for conducting myself
in a professional manner and carrying out all duties and responsibilities accordingly. I will
uphold all policies of the Moore Board of Education and OSSAA in my role as a Moore Public
Schools employee and coach.
THE COACHES’ PLEDGE
The Coaches’ Pledge extends beyond knowledge of athletics and reaches into the life of each of
his or her players. It is one of the most important responsibilities in the school and involves at
least the same level commitment that coaches expect of their players. Mutual respect and team
membership are to be expected equally in the following promises:
As a coach in my school, I promise:
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to be a model of appropriate language and conduct.
to respect and dignify each of my athletes as an individual.
to promote the safety of each athlete and to ask no more in practice or competition
than each is capable of delivering.
to promote the conditions and circumstances that encourage each athlete to realize his
or her full potential.
to impose time demands that acknowledge the primary importance of each athlete’s
academic and family responsibilities.
to promote among all athletes and coaches a solid sense of team membership.
to reflect in my coaching the best and most recent thinking/strategy in my sport.
to assist, whenever appropriate and mutually convenient, with the post-high school
planning of my players as it relates to athletics.
to be available to parents at times that are mutually convenient.
to work, whenever appropriate, with other school personnel to guarantee the best
interests of each of my student athletes.
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NOTE: Each head coach is responsible for returning this form to his/her athletic facilitator after
having each member of his/her staff sign and date.
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INTRODUCTION
Moore School District recognizes athletics as one of the many educational experiences provided
for youth during their school years. The athletic program strives to contribute to the optimum
development of participants as individuals. The program also serves as an important tool for
developing desirable behavior patterns and attitudes.
The Moore Public School District recognizes the educational role of sports and continually seeks
to eliminate unreasonable constraints that might block maximum participation and discourage
the genuine benefits of athletics.
Participation in athletics helps players to achieve a higher standard of mental, moral, social, and
physical fitness. Through athletic competition players relate the rules of the game to the rules of
life.
MEETING THE ATHLETIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS
Parents and school personnel must join forces to promote a common value system that develops
the character in young athletes our society so desperately seeks. Coaches alone can’t do it.
Changing social patterns, modified value systems, and a mindless emphasis on winning at all
costs affect so many of us that adult collaboration is now more important than ever if we want to
steer our children in the right direction.
Parents, coaches, teachers, and school administrators must communicate their expectations with
one another, and then present a united front that expects nothing less than acceptable personal
and social behavior from young athletes. If every adult who works with children and teenagers
promotes a common core of values, student athletes will sense a high level of expectation in
every corner of their lives.
ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY
High school officials, Moore Public Schools coaches, and sponsors of student activities believe
that students who are selected for the privilege of membership on teams, squads, performing
groups, clubs, and other school organizations should conduct themselves as responsible
representatives of the school. In order to assure this conduct, coaches and sponsors enforce a
Code of Conduct and all student policies found in the Moore Public Schools Student Handbook.
Furthermore, members of teams and organizations who fail to abide by the Code of Conduct and
Moore Public Schools Student Handbook are subject to disciplinary action. Members of teams
and organizations must always serve as exemplars of high moral character and must demonstrate
appropriate academic commitment, which is expected from all students. As recognized
representatives of their school, members are expected to exhibit appropriate behavior during the
season (activity) or out of season, in uniform or out of uniform, on campus or off campus.
The high school district has as its primary goal the academic education of all students.
Therefore, each coach or sponsor has the obligation to encourage students to perform within
reasonable academic standards
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Rule enforcement will be consistent and immediate. School officials are not expected to police
off-campus, nonschool activities unless the violation is brought to public attention, is sufficiently
severe to bring discredit upon the organization, and is clearly proven.
Each coach or sponsor has the prerogative to establish additional rules consistent with Board
Policy pertaining to the activity supervised.
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Goals
1. To provide the educational benefits available through interscholastic competition to a
maximum number of participants.
2. To provide the best facilities and qualified staff possible.
3. To provide a variety of sports activities according to the interests of boys and girls.
4. To provide a program that is supplementary rather than a substitute for basic physical
education classes or intramurals.
5. To provide a program with the physical welfare and safety of all participants and
spectators of prime concern.
Objectives
To provide understanding and knowledge in the following areas:
1. The value of athletics
2. Why the school has athletics
3. Health and fitness
4. Excellence and success
5. Social competence
6. Self-discipline and emotional security
7. Why rules are necessary
8. Respect for the rights of others
9. Respect for authority
10. Sense of fair play and sportsmanship
11. Improvement of motor skills
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COACHING ETHICS AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Moore Public Schools coaches must:
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Exemplify the highest moral character, behavior, and leadership.
Respect the integrity and personality of the individual athlete.
Abide by the rules of the game in letter and in spirit, regardless of the consequences.
Respect the integrity and judgment of sports officials, never baiting or taunting officials
in any way, or seeking out an official during halftime or at the conclusion of a contest.
5. Demonstrate a mastery of and continuing interest in coaching principles and techniques
through professional improvement.
6. Encourage and respect all athletes and their values.
7. Display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
8. Promote ethical relations among coaches.
9. Fulfill responsibilities to provide emergency health procedures and ensure an
environment free of obvious safety hazards.
10. Encourage the highest standards of conduct and scholastic achievement among all
athletes.
11. Seek to promote good health habits, including the establishment of sound training rules.
12. Strive to develop in each athlete the qualities of leadership, initiative and good judgment.
13. Achieve a thorough understanding and acceptance of the rules of the game and the
standards of eligibility.
ASSURING THE ACADEMIC NEEDS OF STUDENTS
Coaches assume a broad responsibility when they agree to work with young athletes. It is the
coaches’ responsibility to work in a partnership with classroom teachers.
Coaches can help when student athletes misbehave in the classroom, disregard homework
assignments, or perform poorly on tests and quizzes. The influence of coaches on the field or
court extends into the classroom or home and a few well-chosen and appropriately delivered
words can inspire even the most intransigent student.
Most important, we want students and parents to understand that our school and athletic
programs value education and that we want to work closely with parents to assure an appropriate
educational experience for each child who enters our doors.
ORIENTING NEW COACHES
New-teacher orientation is one of the first elements in any in-service training program. Coaches
new to the department must be introduced to colleagues and oriented to the culture of the
departments. In essence, coaches must learn our policies, procedures, and protocols in order to
be successful. Even minor misunderstandings of school or departmental protocol can result in
major problems for new coaches. To avoid such problems, the athletic director will meet
routinely with new coaches.
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Orientation meetings with the athletic director may involve discussions of:
1. Forms and procedures within the department and the school.
2. Departmental expectations of coaches regarding the supervision of athletes in the locker
room and during meetings.
3. Attendance and behavior during departmental meetings.
4. Methods for disciplining student athletes.
5. The well being of student athletes, from the sharing if insurance information to the filing
of injury reports.
6. The department’s philosophy regarding multi-sport athletes and the possible interference
of out-of-season conditioning programs.
7. Expected conduct of the coach in the school and community.
8. Departmental and school policies regarding absence, lesson plans, professional growth,
and other considerations.
9. Discussions of departmental and school standing committees and their functions.
10. Budgetary procedures.
11. Regulations governing travel.
12. Use of secretarial time and telephone availability.
13. Availability of such support programs as those provided by guidance and audio-visual
departments.
SUPERVISION
All school athletic activities must be supervised by a certified coach and/or administrator
employed by the School Board.
1. A certified coach and/or administrator must be present at all games and practice sessions.
2. Coaches must make every effort to prevent accidents. Negligence is invariably judged
more harshly by a court of law than by the average coach. It can lead to liability suits
that award large sums to the injured person.
3. Individuals are not to be given permission to use school facilities for activities such as
shooting baskets, running on the track, weight lifting, etc. Such activities can be carried
on only when they are under the supervision of a coach or instructor.
4. A coach is responsible for the conduct of squad members in the locker room. Whenever
possible, he/she should be in the locker room with them. When this is not possible, an
assistant should be present.
5. Coaches, who use the facilities on a Saturday, or a holiday, are responsible for all team
members leaving the building, locking the doors, and turning out the lights.
STUDENTS SHOULD NOT BE IN THE BUILDING AT ANY TIME UNLESS THEY
ARE SUPERVISED.
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THE COACH
In order to assist student athletes and their parents make reasonable decisions regarding
academics and athletics and how each affects the future, the coach should consider the following
examples of “special knowledge” they bring to the process:
1. The ability to compile statistics that provoke the interest of college recruiters.
2. The knowledge of how to contact college coaches and initiate the recruiting process.
3. An awareness of the competitiveness of college athletics and the ability to steer high
school athletes and their parents toward college programs that are consistent with the
athlete’s playing ability.
4. The resources to create and share films and tapes that document player performance.
5. The ability to notify appropriate media sources to assure recognition for serving athletes.
6. To facilitate fair treatment from college coaches during the recruitment or selection
processes.
7. The knowledge of NCAA requirements regarding recruitment and financial aid.
OKLAHOMA SECONDARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION
Moore Public School District is a member of the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities
Association. All participants in the athletic program will strictly adhere to rules and regulations
of this association.
A.
Eligibility
1.
2.
The rules and regulations of the OSSAA shall be observed in all respects.
Rule 3 – Scholastic Eligibility According to the OSSAA Handbook:
OSSAA scholastic eligibility standards are required of all students engaging in
co-curricular activity programs.
Section 1. Semester Grades
a.
A student must have received a passing grade in any five subjects
to be counted for graduation that he/she was enrolled in during the
last semester he/she attended fifteen or more days. (This
requirement would also be five school subjects for the 7th and 8th
grade students.) For block schedules that offer 8 or more credits
during an 18-week grading period, a student must earn 6 credits
counted toward graduation during that 18-week grading period. (1
credit = ½ Carnegie Unit) (Trimester Eligibility – Refer to Board
Policy XXXIX)
b.
If a student does not meet the minimum scholastic standard he/she
will not be eligible to participate during the first six weeks of the
next 18-week grading period they attend.
c.
A student who does not meet the above minimum scholastic
standard may regain his/her eligibility by achieving passing grades
in all subjects he/she is enrolled in at the end of a six-week period.
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d.
Pupils enrolled for the first time must comply with the same
requirements of scholastic eligibility. The passing grades required
for the preceding 18-week grading period should be obtained from
the records in the school last attended.
Section 2. Student Eligibility During a Semester
a.
Scholastic eligibility for students will be checked after three weeks
(during the fourth week) of a semester and each succeeding week
thereafter. Schools may choose to run eligibility checks on any
day of the week. Within Moore Public School District, eligibility
checks will be conducted on Wednesday, and notification as soon
as possible thereafter. The period of probation and ineligibility will
always begin the Monday following the day eligibility is checked.
Methods should be devised to check weekly grades of vo-tech
students and all concurrently enrolled students. For block
scheduling, scholastic eligibility will be checked after two weeks
(during third week) of the first and third blocks and each
succeeding week thereafter and at the end of the first week of the
second and fourth blocks and each succeeding week thereafter.
Schools may choose to run eligibility checks on any day of the
week. The period of probation and ineligibility will always begin
the Monday following the day eligibility is checked.
b.
A student must be passing in all subjects he/she is enrolled in
during a semester. If a student is not passing all subjects enrolled
in on the day of the grade check, he/she will be placed on
probation for the next one-week period. If a student is still failing
one or more classes during the next week on the grade check day,
he/she will be ineligible to participate during the next one-week
period. The ineligibility periods will begin on Monday and end on
Sunday.
c.
A student who has lost eligibility under this provision must be
passing all subjects in order to regain eligibility. A student regains
eligibility under Rule 3 with the first class of the new one-week
period (Monday through Sunday).
d.
“Passing grade” means work of such character that credit would be
entered on the records were the semester to close at that time.
(Trimester Eligibility – Refer to Board Policy XXXIX)
Section 3. Special Provisions
a.
A senior student maintains eligibility by passing the classes
required for graduation. The number of classes, which a student is
enrolled, can be no less than four. (For block and trimester
exceptions contact the OSSAA office.) A junior or senior student
who is concurrently enrolled in high school and college may use
the college courses to meet the minimum number of subjects
needed to maintain eligibility. These may be a combination of
high school and college subjects equivalent to four high school
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units, which are accepted by the Oklahoma State Department of
Education.
b.
An ineligible student who changes schools during a semester will
not be eligible at the new school for a minimum period of three
weeks. A student may regain his/her eligibility by achieving the
scholastic standard in Rule 3, Section 2-b at the end of three-week
period. (Any part of a week is considered a full week.)
c.
Incomplete grades will be considered to be the same as failing
grades in determining scholastic eligibility. School administrators
are authorized to make an exception to this provision if the
incomplete grade was caused by an unavoidable hardship.
(Examples of such hardships would be illness, injury, death in
family and natural disaster.) A maximum of two weeks is allowed
for make-up work.
d.
One summer school credit (1/2 unit or one subject) earned in an
Oklahoma State Department of Education accredited program may
be used to meet the requirements of Rule 3, Section 1-a, for the
end of spring semester.
Section 4. Special Education Students
Special students, who are enrolled in special education classes, have an
Individual Educational Plan and have been certified by the principal as
doing a quality of work may, with the approval of the Board of Directors,
be accepted as eligible under this rule.
3.
In addition to the scholastic requirements outline by the OSSAA, the following
special regulations will be followed:
a. Athletes in grades 7-12 must complete an eligibility check each week during
his/her sport season. Athletes cannot participate in the next week’s events if
they have received an “F” for two consecutive weeks. The “F” can occur in
two totally different courses.
b. To be eligible to participate in an activity, Moore Schools require a student to
be in school (all day) on the day of the activity or the day before if the activity
falls on a non-school day. There are a few exceptions to this rule and must be
an extreme emergency only. The exempt or non-exempt absences are to be an
obvious emergency.
c. A week’s eligibility constitutes Monday through Sunday. The ineligibility
period and/or probation period begins the Monday following the Wednesday
grade check.
4.
OSSAA requires an athlete and coach who are disqualified from a game by an
official because of unsportsmanlike conduct or a flagrant foul to be ineligible for
the next event. All disqualifications must be brought to the attention of the
Athletic Director within 24 hours after the incident. The athlete or coach will not
be reinstated for participation until a conference with the athletic facilitator has
been held and a written report of the details and action taken has been filed with
the OSSAA by the building principal.
5.
It is the coach’s responsibility to know the rules concerning eligibility and to
see that they are followed.
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6.
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9.
There are no excuses for playing a student who is ineligible.
Eligibility lists must be submitted to the principal and athletic facilitator three
weeks before the 1st contest.
Any student who reaches his/her 16th birthday before September 1st will not be
eligible for 9th grade athletics/activities or reaches his/her 15th birthday before
September 1st will not be eligible for 8th grade athletics/activities or reaches
his/her 19th birthday before September 1st will not be eligible for high school
athletics/activities.
Rule 4 – Conduct of Students – According to OSSAA Handbook
a. A student who is under discipline or who is suspended from school or an
activity shall be ineligible until reinstated by the school principal.
b. A student who is disqualified during a game or contest because of a flagrant or
unsportsmanlike conduct shall be ineligible until reinstated by the principal. It
is recommended that a disqualified student forfeit the right to participate in at
least one contest before the principal reinstates him. A student whose flagrant
or unsportsmanlike conduct consists of fighting, cursing or using foul
language toward a game official will be automatically suspended from
participating in a minimum of the next two regularly scheduled games or
contests on the same level of competition that his/her team plays. (Exception:
See Soccer) Fighting is defined, but is not limited to, any player or non-player
(bench personnel) striking an opponent with arms(s), leg(s), foot (feet), or
other object(s), attempting to strike an opponent with arm(s), leg(s), foot
(feet), or other object(s) regardless if there is contact with an opponent, biting,
or instigating a fight by committing an act(s) that causes an opponent to
retaliate by fighting related to an OSSAA sponsored activity in which the
players and non-players are participating. A player or non-player who
retaliates by fighting is in violation of the fighting rule. The fighting rule will
apply to pre-contest and post-contest sponsored activities. It is mandatory that
all head coaches remind his/her team that fighting during the post game hand
shaking ceremonies or conducting themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner
after the game will be severely penalized. The head coach and team will be
subject to additional suspension penalties beyond the normal penalties
imposed on fighting and unsportsmanlike acts that occur during the contest.
Injuries have occurred because of fans climbing over walls and fences, being
trampled, or partaking in dog-pile celebrations, etc., at the conclusion of a
contest. The celebration by fans, players, or coaches acting in an
unsportsmanlike manner (example: pouring water on the coach) after a contest
will result in possible penalties imposed against the school. School
administrators should be aware that if their student body and fans come onto
the playing area after a contest, penalties may be imposed.
Any substitute or team member who leaves the team bench (football player
leaving the team box, baseball or softball player leaving the dugout, basketball
player or wrestler leaving the team bench, etc.) and enters the playing area
during a fight or any other serious unsportsmanlike act shall be ejected. Those
players or team members identified by game officials, school administrators,
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c.
d.
e.
f.
or videotape will be suspended a minimum of one game if they were not
involved in the altercation and a minimum of two games (exception: soccer)
if they were involved in the altercation. This rule applies to both regular
season and play-off games. The suspension applies to individuals/teams on
the same level of competition; i.e., varsity to a varsity game, junior varsity to a
junior varsity game, etc. Any additional penalties by the National Federation
Rule Book and the OSSAA Rules and Regulations Handbook would also
apply. The rule would apply to all OSSAA sponsored activities. Any student
involved directly or indirectly for fighting or any other serious
unsportsmanlike act a second time during the season shall be suspended for
the remainder of the season.
Students ineligible under (a) or (b) are not eligible until reinstated by the
principal after the minimum penalty is enforced.
A disqualified student shall be ineligible until reinstated by the principal and a
written report of details of the incident and action taken has been filed with
the Executive Secretary for review with the Board of Directors.
If a student who is ineligible under (a) or (b) transfers, the sending school
principal shall notify the principal of the receiving school (School Law,
Section 488.3). The receiving school must require an OSSAA New Student
Form (OSSAA Rule 9) to ensure compliance with this section.
Any student currently suspended from an activity or expelled from school
who enrolls in another school will be ineligible for the duration of the original
suspension or expulsion or until reinstated by the OSSAA Board of Directors.
Section 2.
No person enter a contest under an assume name.
Section 3.
Any pupil who is a member of a gang, or secret society in violation of the
State Law of Oklahoma or the regulations of any local Board of Education
is not eligible. Any school violating this rule will be subject to suspension
for a period of one year.
Participation in Athletics
1.
B.
Participation – A student shall be considered as having participated when he/she
actively participates with a school in an inter-school game, contest, or meet as a
member of the varsity, junior varsity, B team, etc. A student in uniform with
his/her team shall be considered as having participated. An inter-school
scrimmage is considered to be a meet or contest.
Residence & Migration
1.
To be eligible for participation in co-curricular activities, a student must enroll in
the school area where his/her parents or guardian reside. Exceptions may occur
when the superintendent as outlined by Board of Education policy grants a
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2.
3.
4.
5.
transfer to a student. (A transfer shall not be granted for the sole purpose of
participation in co-curricular activities.)
If a student enrolls and participates in co-curricular activities in a Jr. High or Sr.
High School in an area in which he/she does not reside (without an approved
transfer) he/she will forfeit eligibility in all schools. To become eligible, he/she
must attend two full semesters at the school that he/she is of legal residence.
A student whose parents or guardian move from one school area to another during
the current school year may transfer his/her rights and privileges to the new
school at the time his/her parents or guardian move or remain at the school he/she
is attending and be eligible until the close of that semester. At the beginning of
the next semester, he/she is eligible only at the school in the area where his/her
parents or guardian now resides. (Exceptions may occur when the Superintendent
grants a transfer to a student as outlined by Board of Education policy; and
provided that he/she remains at the school now attending and be eligible for the
current year.)
A student who is granted a transfer within the District establishes his/her choice
of schools during the first day of attendance. If he/she transferred to another
school within the District after the initial transfer was granted; it would be
necessary for him/her to attend two full semesters at that school before he/she
would be eligible to participate in co-curricular events. If a student transfers into
the District from a private/church school, he/she must meet the OSSAA
requirements of obtaining a hardship ruling or go by the OSSAA rule concerning
a member or non-member school before eligibility is granted.
A student whose parents move from one district to another during the school year
may become eligible immediately with the exception of participating against the
former school during the regular season for the remainder of the current school
year or the student may remain at the school he/she is attending and be eligible
until the close of the semester. At the beginning of the next semester, the student
is eligible only in the district where his/her parents reside. Provided, that if the
parents move after completion of student’s junior year he/she may remain at the
school he/she was attending and be eligible throughout the senior year if the
family complied with Rule 8 Section 1-n when the parents moved into the
previous school. The student’s senior year is considered to be the last two
semesters, which he/she is required to attend in order to graduate
C.
Beginning and ending of sports seasons:
1.
All regulations as outlined by OSSAA pertaining to the beginning and ending of
sports seasons are to be observed.
2.
All seasons will end with the last scheduled game or when the team is eliminated
from state tournament competition.
D.
Participation on teams other than school teams:
1.
Moore Public Schools will follow all state association rules.
2.
Coaches must know the current rules and keep their players informed.
3.
Coaches cannot require students to participate in summer programs of any type in
order to play on the school team.
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E.
Athletic scholarships:
1.
No person in the athletic department should in any way attempt to direct Moore
School District athletes to a particular college or university.
2.
Upon request for help by the athlete’s parents or by the athlete, the coach may
attempt to aid the student to enter the college or university of his/her choice.
3.
Visiting college coaches shall not talk to athletes during school hours without
contacting the building principal first.
NCAA rules and regulations concerning recruitment of high school athletes will
be adhered to.
NOTE: The above stated rules will be applicable for all schools activities governed by the
Oklahoma Secondary Schools Activity Association (OSSAA).
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GAME MANAGEMENT
The athletic director, facilitators and coordinators are responsible for management of home
events in assistance with the designated building administrator.
1.
Assignments for home game would include preparation of/for:
A. Adult/student ticket sales.
B. Press box: announcers, timekeeper, etc.
C. Pre-game and half time activities.
D. Dressing rooms for visiting team and officials.
E. Custodial services to prepare and clean facilities.
F. The facility for events.
G. Other duties that may from time to time be necessary in the management of
the events.
2.
Coaches are always responsible for the conduct of their staff and team and are
expected to observe the rules of good sportsmanship. The coach, his/her staff,
and team are expected to conduct themselves so as to reflect positive credit upon
the school and community at all times.
OFFICIALS
1.
Officials are our partners in teaching sportsmanship! We are to respect the
integrity and judgment of sports officials.
2.
The conference administrators vote to hire a commissioner who will assign
officials for football, basketball, baseball and soccer. Officials for other sports are
arranged by the site facilitator/coordinator and head coach.
3.
Varsity officials must be enrolled for the current year with OSSAA.
4.
Officials should be contacted no later than one day prior to the contest to verify
time and date of the contest. (Site facilitator or coordinator is responsible for
this).
5.
For officials’ fees and expenses refer to the District Athletic Department.
6.
School facilitator/coordinator is responsible for assisting officials with parking,
dressing facilities, refreshments, etc.
TEAM TRAVEL
1.
2.
The school will provide transportation to out-of-town games.
The athletic department will not provide money for individual necessities.
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3.
4.
5.
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10.
11.
12.
Team members will travel to events in school transportation. Athletes may return home
with their parent(s) ONLY when the parents personally ask the coach to allow his/her
child to ride home with them.
There will be no gambling, use of tobacco, use of drugs or alcoholic beverages or any
other illegal activities on any school trip.
State law places the responsibility of the safety of individuals with the bus driver. The
coach will be held responsible for the conduct of his/her athletes while on activity trips.
Coaches must pick up his/her bus at the designated time. If a problem arises that
prevents the coach from picking up a bus at the appointed time, the transportation office
should be notified immediately; otherwise, a bus may not be issued!
It is recommended that teams travel as neatly dressed as possible.
Coaches must see that teams return to school as soon as possible after a game – especially
on school nights. Parents should be told when to expect the team home.
Do not place anything in the aisle of the bus. Make sure players do not have valuables on
the bus, especially during the games.
Keep the buses clean!! Players should pick up trash after every trip. Coaches are
responsible for insuring the bus is clean.
To insure there are no problems with the athletic facilities of schools visited, please
adhere to the following suggestion:
A. When ready to leave for home, check dressing and shower areas to be sure
everything is picked up and properly disposed.
B. The area does not have to be swept, merely leave it as clean as possible to help
with public relations.
When possible, the bus and driver will stay with the team throughout the athletic event.
The driver is under the direction of the head coach.
TEAM MEALS
1.
2.
3.
4.
All coaches will receive the athletic department’s approval before providing meals for
their teams unless provided by booster club. The team’s departure and expected return
time should be used to help determine if feeding the team is necessary.
When meals are to be provided, contact the district athletic office for guidelines.
Meal expenses are a part of each program’s budget with the exception of state tournament
events.
A purchase order request prior to the purchase of meals will be necessary. The number
of individuals eating must be provided.
STAFF TRAVEL
1.
2.
Reimbursement for expenses involved in scouting, coaching clinics, conference meeting,
etc., will be pre-approved by the athletic director.
No expenses will be paid without a pre-approved request and signed receipts.
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COACHING CLINICS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Coaches are encouraged to join and support the Oklahoma Coaches Association and the
association of their sport.
Advance payments to coaches for clinics cannot be given, therefore, when clinics are
attended the receipts for expenses such as meals, room, registration fees, etc., must be
turned in to the athletic director’s office in order for the reimbursements to be paid.
If coaches wish to attend a clinic each year it is suggested that the Oklahoma Coaches
Association clinic be attended.
Clinic expenses for all coaches will be paid when held in Tulsa or OKC, but will not
exceed a total of $150.00. This includes registration.
Other clinics may be attended if pre-approved by the athletic director and the coach’s
principal. If class time is going to be missed, a request should be made to the principal at
least 10 days prior to the time the coach plans to be gone. Coaches are responsible for
making sure proper classroom material is provided to assist the substitute teacher
covering their class.
BUDGETS AND PURCHASING EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
1.
2.
3.
4.
Each sport will have a budget to operate a program. Head coaches will adhere to that
budget. The athletic director will approve all budgets and make necessary adjustments to
keep individual sport budgets within the total budget of the department and to assure all
sports receive fair appropriation.
No equipment or supplies will be purchased without pre-approval of the athletic director!
The athletic department can only pay bills for a pre-approved purchase order. Bills
received without a pre-approved purchase order will not be paid. Each coach will submit
their purchase request form and wait for a purchase order number before ordering any
items from vendors.
The athletic facilitator/coordinator or coach may order the equipment and supplies after
above procedures are followed.
Upon receiving equipment, the invoice must be checked to determine if the order is
complete. The athletic department must be notified if an order is not complete. Once the
entire order has been received, the original invoice should be sent to the Athletic
Department so the bill can be paid in a timely manner.
THE ATHLETIC BUDGET: AN OVERVIEW
Important components of the budget are listed here. Additionally, salaries and transportation
must be calculated as program costs.
1. The planning and operation of school-sponsored tournaments and workshops.
2. Awards and other forms of recognition to be given to athletes and coaches.
3. Officials for all athletic contests.
4. Medical supplies and related equipment.
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5. Anticipated gate receipts from tournaments and contest to defray and complement budget
projections.
6. The construction, maintenance, and repair of physical facilities.
7. The payment of school personnel to assist with ticket help, concessions, and security at
contests.
8. Secretarial help, postage, office supplies, banquets; equipment needs related to individual
sports, and other such specific, but important items.
BUDGET CRITERIA
Decisions regarding each of these components are based upon reasonable and realistic criteria.
Following are a few criteria that must be kept in mind during budget planning activities:
1. Current inventory of equipment and uniforms.
2. Changes in rules that may influence equipment purchases.
3. Condition of equipment and availability of improved equipment.
4. Rotation plans in force for uniforms and equipment.
5. Total number of athletes involved in the program.
6. Anticipated new sports.
7. Rotational plan for major equipment items.
8. Long-range needs of the program.
9. Anticipated gate receipts.
10. Expected assistance from the school board and booster club.
Some of these criteria are dependent upon the assistance of others, but effective planning can
reduce the uncertainty of program needs. Such planning should be done on both a short-term
and a long-term basis and should involve head coaches throughout much of the process.
EQUIPMENT
1.
2.
3.
4.
Each head coach is to inventory his/her equipment and supplies and turn the inventory
into the athletic director no later than two weeks after the close of his/her regular season.
Each head coach is responsible for developing and supervising sound policies for the
care, maintenance, and storage of equipment and supplies within their sport.
Athletes are responsible for equipment checked out to them. Coaches must inform
athletes that they will have to pay for lost equipment.
The athletic director, facilitator or coordinator must assess equipment that is obsolete and
requires disposal.
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MAINTENANCE
The head coach and other staff members are responsible for his/her facilities.
Areas of responsibility
1.
Cleanliness of the facility.
2.
Safety of the facility (weekly check to make sure the facility is safe for participants and
fans).
3.
Instill pride in his/her athletes to take care of facility.
4.
Do not allow anyone to abuse facility.
5.
Report to the site athletic facilitator (in writing) of any work needed. (Summer work
orders for improvements or maintenance to our facilities should be turned in to the site
athletic facilitator at the end of the school year). Any work that involves safety or need
for immediate assistance should be called into the district athletic office as soon as
possible and followed by the proper paper work.
CONFLICTS BETWEEN ACTIVITIES
Students participating in two or more school-sponsored activities will have conflicts from time to
time with contests scheduled at the same time. We will follow the following policies to settle
those conflicts:
1.
Conference, district or state contests will prevail in all conflicts and the two sponsors
shall get together to work this out.
2.
If there is a conflict in the above policy, the athletic facilitator/coordinator, the principal
and the student will try to come to an agreement that would be in the best interest of the
student involved. If an agreement cannot be reached, the student must make the decision
and the student must not be penalized in any manner for the choice made.
EMPLOYMENT POLICY
1.
2.
The Athletic Director and/or committee members will recommend to the Assistant
Superintendent (Personnel) individuals to fill Board approved coaching positions. Both
must be satisfied that the recommended personnel will be an asset to the students of this
district.
Each coach employed by the Moore School District must maintain an acceptable
performance record. Recommendation of coaching personnel for reemployment will be
dependent on the mutual agreement of both the principal and the athletic director.
TRAINING RULES
1.
The head coaches are responsible for seeing that all rules are enforced. Coaches should
be consistent when enforcing the athletic rules. Athletes should be made aware of all
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rules and regulations. All coaches and athletes must sign a form acknowledging they
have read and understand the rules and regulations.
2.
The student athletes are responsible for adhering to all Moore Public Schools discipline
policies. Special emphasis on the policies listed is noted on the sign off page for athletes
in the Student Handbook. Head coaches have the responsibility of providing an
atmosphere that is conducive to coaching his/her athletes. Therefore, athletes that
become disruptive to a program should be dealt with in a firm, fair and consistent
manner. The coach must try to resolve any situation before dismissing any athlete.
Coaches should refer to the Moore Public Schools Student Handbook for policies
relating to discipline and suspension.
Moore Public Schools Student Handbook policies, including but not limited to those
listed below, must be carefully reviewed and followed:
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D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
Hazing/Initiations (State Law)
Discipline – Board Policy 7115
Suspension – Board Policy 7130
Eligibility for Participation in Activities – Board Policy 7055
Policy on Dispensing Medications – Board Policy 7150
Grading Policy – Board Policy 7045
Eligible Transfers Within Districts – Board Policy 7075
Sexual Harassment of Students – Board Policy 7225
Tobacco Policy – Board Policy 7180
Bullying Policy (Harassment, Intimidation and/or Bullying) Board Policy 7265
Drug & Alcohol Abuse Policy – Board Policy 2170
In administering discipline, consideration will be given to alternative methods of
punishment to insure that the most effective discipline is administered in each case. In
all cases of disruptive behavior the penalties in each disciplinary action should always be
commensurate with the problem, i.e. restriction of privileges and/or other disciplinary
action as required and/or indicated by circumstances
GROOMING STANDARD
The grooming standards for athletes are:
1. Standards should be safe, realistic, healthful and consistent.
2. Athletes are to be as neat and clean as possible.
3. Coaches are to stress and instill in the athletes pride in his/her appearance as they are
representing themselves, their families and school.
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HEALTH AND SAFETY PROVISIONS
1. No student shall be eligible to represent his/her school until they have on file with the
school a physical examination and parental consent certificate approved by the OSSAA.
2. All athletes must either apply for school insurance or have an insurance release form
signed by his/her parents stating that they have other insurance or that they will not hold
the school responsible for any medical bills incurred because of athletic injury.
3. In the event of a serious injury to a player, it is the responsibility of the trainer or coach to
report such an injury to the parents of that player and to check on the player as long as he
or she is injured.
4. The coach and/or trainer will complete an accident report on all injuries and keep it on
file for one year. A copy of the accident report will be forwarded to the District Athletic
department ASAP!
5. Coaches will stress to their athletes the importance of safety and the potential for injuries
if techniques, skills, etc. are not performed properly.
6. Coaches will supervise dressing and shower facilities to prevent unnecessary injury due
to horse playing etc.
7. Coaches will not give permission to athletes to use facilities without supervision.
8. Coaches or trainers will look at injuries no matter how slight.
9. The head coach and/or trainer will be consulted before sending an athlete to the doctor
unless it is an emergency.
10. When possible, injured athletes will be required to watch practice.
11. Be prepared for hot and cold weather practice. It is recommended that each practice have
plenty of water breaks.
12. Be sure to have forms for admittance into a hospital available for emergency situations, if
required.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
A competent athletic trainer helps prevent injuries, provides immediate treatment for injuries
during practice or contests, assesses players’ readiness to return to competition, promotes an
awareness of safety principles among coaches and players, and provides valuable public relations
within the community. Because athletic trainers are so vital within the program, they must be
provided relative autonomy in their relationships with coaches.
Coaches even the most charismatic and dynamic old warhorses in the stable, must never be
allowed to second-guess or question the trainer’s diagnosis or treatment plan. If the trainer
stipulates that a particular athlete is unable to return to competition, the issue should be closed
until he or she gives the athlete permission to return to practice or competition.
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HIV Virus and Sports
Precautions Against Risk of Contamination
Please copy and distribute to the appropriate individuals
1.
2.
Specific precautions for sport:
Precautions can be undertaken during or prior to athletic competition to reduce the risk
of HIV and HBV transmission which include:
A. Voluntary testing for HIV and HBV is made available to all athletes in the
greatest and moderate risk sports. Other athletes perceived to be at risk should
also have testing available to them.
B. Education information including activities that place individuals at high risk
because of lifestyle, geographic location, or a specific sport should be made
available to participants and those deemed at risk associated with the
athlete/athletic event (i.e. manager, coaches).
C. Gloves must be worn when contact with blood or other body fluid is anticipated.
Gloves must also be worn for touching mucous membranes or non-intact skin
(e.g. abrasion, dermatitis) of all athletes and for handling items or surfaces soiled
with blood or body fluids. Gloves must be changed after contact with each
athlete.
D. Hands and other skin surfaces must be washed thoroughly immediately if
contaminated with blood and other body fluids. Hands must also be washed after
gloves are removed. Athletes should shower immediately after competition.
E. Surfaces contaminated with blood or body fluid must be cleaned with a solution
known to inactivate the virus after each match or more often as needed.
F. To minimize contact, emergency mouth-to-mouth resuscitation bags or other
ventilation devices must be available for use in emergencies.
G. Soiled linen, towels, uniforms, etc. must be tagged and washed in hot water with a
detergent that is known to inactivate HIV and HBV. When possible, disposable
towels must be used and proper disposal procedures employed for soiled
materials.
H. All athletes in greatest risk sports must be required to wear mouthpieces, and it
should be strongly recommended for athletes competing in moderate risk sports.
I.
Spittoons or similar receptacles where bloody sputurn or saliva may be spit must
contain a solution known to inactivate the virus.
J.
Matches should be interrupted when an athlete has a wound where exposed blood
is present, to allow the blood flow to be stopped, the area cleaned and the athletes
cleaned.
K. Athletes, who have an open lesion, wound, dermatitis etc, should cover them with
a dressing that will prevent contamination from other sources.
L. Where possible, athletes and officials in the greatest risk sports, must wear
protective eyewear to reduce the possibility of blood or bloody body fluids
entering the eyes.
M. Athletes’ medical history must be reviewed to make sure that all routine
vaccinations including tetanus and MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) are up to
date.
Disinfection of Surfaces and Equipment
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During practice and competition, surfaces and equipment become contaminated with
blood and other body fluids. Because potentially dangerous microorganisms can survive
on these contaminated surfaces for various periods of time, it is necessary to apply
disinfection procedures to interrupt cross-infection.
The following simple precautions set forth the necessary elements for handling spills of
blood or other body fluids:
A. Wear impermeable gloves.
B. Contain the spill in the smallest area possible by absorbing the spill with paper
towels.
C. If the spill is on a hard surface, decontaminate with a 1-10 dilution of chlorine
bleach or comparable solution.
D. Re-clean area with fresh towels.
E. If the spill is on a rug or carpet, use a sanitary absorbent agent according to
directions.
F. Place all soiled waste in a moisture resistant bag.
G. Wash hands.
H. Trash and waste contaminated with blood or bloody body fluids should be
regarded as potentially infectious and treated as biohazardous material.
I. Soiled linens and uniforms should be handled as little as possible to prevent
microbial contamination of the air and persons handling the linen and uniforms.
All soiled material should be bagged where it was used, double bagged if there is
a chance of leakage, and transported to the laundry. If hot water is used, the
soiled articles should be washed with detergent in water at least 71 degrees
Celsius (160 degrees Fahrenheit) for 25 minutes. If low temperature< 70 degrees
Celsius laundry cycles are used, solutions known to inactivate the virus should be
used.
3.
Precautions for Health Care Workers
A. All health-care workers should routinely use appropriate barrier precautions to
prevent skin and mucous-membrane exposure when contact with blood or other
body fluids, mucous membranes or non-intact skin of all patients, for handling
items or surfaces soiled with blood or body fluids and for performing
venipuncture and other vascular procedures. Gloves should be changed after
contact with each patient. Mask and protective eyewear or face shields should be
worn during procedures that are likely to generate splashes of blood or other body
fluids.
B. Hands and other skins surfaces should be washed immediately and thoroughly if
contaminated with blood or other body fluids. Hands should be washed
immediately after gloves are removed.
C. Although saliva has not been implicated in HIV transmission, to minimize the
need for emergency mouth-to-mouth resuscitation mouthpieces, resuscitation bags
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or other ventilation devices should be available for use in areas in which the need
for resuscitation is predictable.
D. Health-care workers who have exudative lesions or weeping dermatitis should
refrain from all direct patient care and from handling patient-care equipment until
the condition is resolved.
E. Pregnant health-care workers are not known to be at greater risk of contracting
HIV infection than health-care workers who are not pregnant; however, if a
health-care worker develops HIV infection during pregnancy, the infant is at risk
of infection resulting from prenatal transmission. Because of this risk, pregnant
health-care workers should be especially familiar with and strictly adhere to
precautions to minimize the risk of HIV transmission.
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LETTERING AND REQUIREMENTS
There are general and specific standards to be met for an athlete to earn a letter from Moore
Schools.
1.
General standard: (must be met by all athletes)
A. The participant must maintain sportsmanship, training methods, and regular
attendance at practice sessions.
B. Athletes must participate for the entire season unless excused by the coach.
C. Athletes must meet school and state requirements in academic work and school
attendance.
2.
Specific standards: (to be determined by each head coach)
Each head coach should have his/her lettering requirements in writing and have a
copy on file in the athletic facilitator/coordinator’s office.
LETTERING AWARDS
The following awards are provided to our athletes.
1.
High School:
A. Varsity letter – chenille letter will be awarded to athletes who letter on any varsity
team for the first time only.
B. Certificates – athletes will receive a certificate each year they letter excluding
their senior year.
C. Senior plaques – all seniors that letter will receive a plaque for their sport.
D. Special awards – each sport and the athletic department will provide special
awards for outstanding performance.
2.
Junior High:
Each athlete will receive a certificate for each sport in which they letter.
BOOSTER CLUBS
The head varsity coach is responsible for controlling and advising his/her booster club. Boosters
are local people, generally nonschool personnel, who donate their time and energies on behalf of
the athletic program, sometimes the entire extracurricular program. Like the coaches and players
they assist, they have vested interests in the success of the athletic program. Their evident goals
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are to provide personal and financial support for athletics; their less obvious goals sometimes are
to identify personally with program successes and to influence program decision-making.
Boosters, therefore, can make a difference. Usually the difference is good; sometimes it is bad.
Boosters who seek only to complement the program by remedying or responding to needs are
invaluable resources within the community. Because they have only the best interests of athletes
and coaches in mind, they are welcomed adjuncts of the athletic program and should have
routine involvement in some of the decisions made by the athletic director.
When boosters are self-serving, however, and support athletics only to indulge a need to
influence the program or the people within it, they interfere with its success. Such self-indulgent
people often violate the spirit and the rules governing inter-scholastic athletics. Athletic
directors and coaches must do all they can to control the involvement of all boosters, especially
those manipulative few who can do more harm than good.
ATHLETIC FACILITIES
The athletic facilitators, in cooperation with the principals and coaching staff, shall be
responsible for scheduling and administering the use of all athletic facilities in the Moore School
District. Final approval for use of all athletic facilities will be completed through the Athletic
Director’s office.
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6.
Request for the free use of athletic school facilities by well-established organizations
other than the schools themselves are to be made through the athletic
facilitators’/coordinators’ office and according to policies established by the Board of
Education.
Groups from the Moore School District that have the athletic director’s approval may use
the facilities under the following conditions:
A. If needed the group will be responsible for hiring a school administrator or staff
member to work event.
B. School functions will always have priority.
C. School equipment, such as P.E. balls, is not to be used.
D. A school custodian will be paid by the group to open, clean and lock the facilities.
E. Any abuse to the facilities or misconduct by the group will eliminate them from
use of the facilities. (No smoking allowed on school campuses)
F. A copy of liability insurance to cover event (at least $1,000,000.00) must be
provided to the Athletic Director.
The facilities must be scheduled at least one week prior to the date needed.
The athletic facilitator or coordinator will be responsible for contacting a custodian to
open, clean and lock the facility.
Groups from outside the Moore School District, who wish to use the facilities, must
adhere to School Board policy.
School-related groups who want to use athletic facilities for a fund raising event will
adhere to School Board policy.
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HOMECOMING PROCEDURES
1.
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3.
4.
Guidelines: In selecting a queen and her court, choose someone who will represent your
sport with dignity. A queen candidate cannot be selected if she was crowned for another
sport/club during the current year. Candidates, attendants, and escorts must submit a
typewritten paragraph about themselves to the cheer /pom sponsors or designated
personnel, at least three days prior to the homecoming activities. Information should
include name, grade in school, parents’/guardians’ name, and involvement in extra
curricular activities. The queen will be selected from senior candidates chosen by the
team members. The election is to take place at least 3 weeks prior to homecoming if
possible. The queen’s court will consist of 3 senior candidates, 2 junior attendants, 2
sophomore attendants, and 2 freshman attendants plus their escorts. One girl/boy from
each grade, who is currently a member of the team (player/manager), will be represented.
This is for basketball and soccer only. The athletic facilitator and the head coach will
conduct the election.
Flowers: The cheer/pom sponsors will be responsible for all flowers for the queen and
her court. Sponsors shall not purchase anything without receiving a purchase order from
the district’s athletic director. The cheer/pom sponsors will also be responsible for the
platform, crown, and decorations. The site athletic facilitator will assist the cheer/pom
sponsors in making these arrangements.
Reception: The booster club for each sport with a homecoming will be responsible for the
arrangements. Booster clubs are to coordinate their plans with the cheer/pom sponsors
and the site athletic facilitator.
Assembly: There may be an assembly held in the honor of the queen and her court.
Escorts will wear proper attire while the queen and her attendants will wear a nice dress.
Only one dress will be necessary for the assembly and the coronation. The color of the
dresses will be determined by the girls and sponsors involved in the ceremonies. Seniors
will choose first, juniors second, and sophomores last. Contact the cheer/pom sponsors
or site athletic facilitator with any questions.
It is not to be construed that there is a policy for everything. Circumstances and situations will
arise where decisions will have to be made. Familiarity with this guide will help coaches and
others make sound education decisions.
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GENERAL INFORMATION/QUICK REFERENCE
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Athletes who quit or who are dismissed from a sport will not be allowed to practice with
another sport until the current sport is over. It is the coach’s responsibility to make this
rule known to his/her players. The only exception to this rule is by mutual consent of
both coaches involved. This rule applies to the current school year and the current sports
season.
All athletes will be encouraged to participate in all sports in which they show any
interest. They will not be restricted in any way to any one sport by a coach.
School athletic equipment will not be given out to be used during the summer without the
approval of the athletic director. Equipment is not to be used by outside groups.
Everyone will treat game officials with the respect due them. Arguments with officials
will be avoided. Players showing disrespect to officials may be dismissed from the team
for the rest of the season.
Always keep a good relationship with opposing coaches and players.
The use of profanity by players and coaches is inconsistent with the philosophy of
athletics and will not be tolerated.
All discipline problems must be firmly and consistently dealt with.
All coaches will be responsible for athletic facilities throughout the district. We must
work together to protect our facilities.
Coaches do not take your athletic and school problems to the lounge, coffee shop or
home. Talk to your principal and/or athletic director about the problem. We should be
able to solve our problems within the school system.
There will be no mandatory practice sessions or games held in the Moore School District
on Sunday or after 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday nights. There will be no mandatory practice
sessions or games scheduled on legal holidays.
Coaches are responsible to see that all new students are completely eligible before they
are allowed to participate in any contest. All new students must be informed of the
athletic rules and regulations.
Coaches should always arrive before their players at practice sessions and games; and
should not leave until all players are gone.
Keys to athletic facilities are not to be given to students or unauthorized personnel.
Coaches should see as many “B” and junior high games as possible.
Varsity head coach must be organized to the finest point so that every coach knows what
is expected of him/her and what he/she is responsible for.
Every coach is working under the supervision of the athletic facilitators/director.
Every coach must be working for the same goals in athletics.
Coaches are not to sell or purchase athletes anything unless money is deposited in the
school’s activity fund with approval of the athletic director and a purchase order assigned
for purchase. Give receipts for all money received. All fundraiser money and camp
registration money must be receipted and deposited in school activity accounts. Any
coaches found in violation may face termination from position.
Coaches will not raise money for any project without the athletic director/building
principal’s written approval.
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Coaches must advise athletes of all rules.
If a student loses his/her equipment he/she must pay for it.
Athletes in our schools do have a right to try out for our athletic teams. Our coaches will
not tell a boy or girl that he or she cannot try out for the school team of his/her choice. If
an athlete and coach have a problem one year, that problem is not to be carried over to
the next year.
The number of days allowed to miss school for extra-curricular activities is ten (10).
This does not include conference or OSSAA play-off events.
Coaches are expected to set an example for the players in regard to their promptness,
personal appearance and general conduct. Coaches will not use tobacco on the practice
field, during a contest or in the presence of an athlete.
Salesman will not be permitted to speak to athletes during the school day with the
intention to entice the athletes to buy their product especially any type of performance
supplements. We will not be a market place for products!
With the exception of cheer/pom, freshmen will compete on the freshman team unless
there is no freshman team in his/her sport or he/she has potential of starting for the varsity
team. Under-class athletes at the junior high level will not participate on an upper-class
team until all upper-class players at that level have had an opportunity to participate.
The head high school coach of each sport is responsible for his/her program from the 7th
grade up.
Sophomore and junior varsity teams will be separate teams if the number of players and
funding warrant two teams.
Assessments: Program & Individual:
 Must be completed and turned in two (2) weeks after last contest.
 The Principal with input from the head coach is responsible for evaluating all
assistants.
 The Principal with input from the site facilitator is responsible for evaluating all
head coaches.
Camps and clinics:
 All camps and clinics must be sanctioned by OSSAA.
Clinic Expense:
 Each Coach is allotted $150.00 per year.
 Pre-approval is needed before attending any clinic in which you plan to be
reimbursed.
 Meal expenses are covered when occurred outside the metro area.
Conduct of Coaches and Student Athletes:
 All are expected to follow District and OSSAA rules and regulations.
CDL:
 All coaches are encouraged to obtain their bus drivers licenses.
 Contact our district transportation department for needed information.
Donations:
 All donations will be reported to the district athletic department (See Board policy
#2160 for guidelines).
Eligibility:
 All eligibility questions need to be referred to the district athletic director.
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High school students must pass five (5) classes that count toward graduation to be
eligible from semester to semester.
Jr. high students must pass five (5) classes each semester.
Students who do not meet this requirement must sit out the first six (6) weeks of
the following semester.
Transfer students must sit out according to OSSAA and local regulations before
participating unless they are approved otherwise.
Entry Fees:
 Must be turned in two (2) school days after attending an activity.
 Please indicate what amount is to be paid.
Fundraisers:
 Pre-approval form must be submitted and approved prior to start of event (three
(3) per year).
Gym Rental:
 Initial approval is established at the school site.
 All information must be forwarded to the district athletic office for final approval.
 $1,000,000.00 liability insurance is required. No exceptions!
Hazing and/or initiations:
 No tolerance. Refer to Board Policies 7225 and 7265 and student handbook.
Harassment:
 No Tolerance. Refer to Board Policies 7225 and 7265 and student handbook.
Invoices:
 After receiving merchandise, vendor invoices should be submitted to the district
athletic office ASAP.
Officials:
 Report all no shows and call commissioner.
 Head coach is responsible for talking to officials.
Physicals
 All participants must have a current physical.
 Good for one (1) school year. Physical must be dated no earlier than May 1st of
the preceding year in which the student is to participate and before the first day of
practice in the participating sport.
 High school trainers arrange physical dates for each season.
Passes:
 OCA/OSSAA passes available for all coaches, spouses and administrators.
 Student athletic passes are accepted at the sport in which they participate only.
 Free Moore Public Schools employee pass are available at Athletic District office.
 Family pass for Moore Public School employee are available at the Athletic
District office for $ 40.00.
Purchases:
 All purchases must be pre-approved by written request. No exceptions!
Trips:
 Within the district and state = approved by athletic director and superintendent.
 Outside the state = approved by the Board of Education.
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Anything requiring Board approval must be submitted at least one week prior to
the board meeting date.
Team photos:
 High School – please submit a 5 x 7 team photo to the district office at the
beginning of the year/season.
Tutor coaches:
 There must be a certified person in the area with them at all times.
 They need to obtain their CDL, which allows them to transport kids without a
certified person in the area.
 They can be registered with OCA.
Staff Development:
 All coaches are required to meet the district requirements each year.
Weather:
 Facilitators/coordinators are responsible for consulting with officials and head
coaches in order to make the proper decision in the event of bad weather.
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MOORE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Moore Public Schools prohibits discrimination in the educational programs and activities,
admission programs of students, recruitment, selection, and/or employment on the basis of race,
religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, or qualified disability. The school district
complies with Federal and State regulations for implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of
1964, the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1998, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title
IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
The school district has adopted grievance procedures for filing, processing, and resolving alleged
discrimination complaints concerning discrimination based upon race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, age, disability, and veteran status. Any person who believes he or she has been
discriminated against based upon one of these protected categories is encouraged to file a
discrimination complaint. Questions, complaints, or requests for additional information
regarding these laws may be forwarded to the Assistant Superintendent (Personnel) at the
following address: Moore Public Schools, 1500 S.E. 4th Street, Moore, Oklahoma 73160.
Adopted
7/11/05
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