Activity
Code
2014-2015
The School District of Crandon is committed to equal educational opportunities
for all students in the district. It is the policy of the School District of Crandon,
pursuant to s.118.13, WI Statutes, and PI 9, that no person, on the basis of sex,
race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, pregnancy, marital or parental
status, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, emotional or learning disability,
may be denied admission to any school in this district or be denied participation
in, be denied the benefits of, or be discriminated against in any curricular,
extracurricular, pupil services, recreational or any other program.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
II.
III.
IV.
Introduction......................................................................................... 3
Philosophy .......................................................................................... 3
Goals of Extra-Curricular Activity Participation ............................... 4
Activity Department Regulations ....................................................... 5
Duration...................................................................................... 5
Pre-participation Parental Seminar .......................................... 5
Code Explanation ...................................................................... 5
Required Forms ......................................................................... 5
School Attendance .................................................................... 6
Quitting, Dropping, Cuts ........................................................... 6
Out-of-Town Travel .................................................................... 6
Injuries........................................................................................ 6
Equipment .................................................................................. 6
National or State Rules ............................................................. 7
Specific Team Rules .................................................................. 7
Detention .................................................................................... 7
Suspension Rule …………………………………………………... 7
V.
Scholastic Requirements ................................................................... 8
VI. Training Requirements and Rules …………………………………...... 9
Violations of Training Rules ……………………………………… 9
Process for Determining Violations ......................................... 10
Discipline and Assessment ...................................................... 10
Participant’s Responsibility ………………………………………11
Penalties.....................................................................................11
VII. Appeals Process .................................................................................13
VIII. Extra-Curricular Activities Listing .....................................................13
IX. High School Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin
… 14, 15, 16,17,18,19,
20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
X.
Student Code Agreement ...................................................................26
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I.
INTRODUCTION
In order for an organization to function smoothly, it must be governed by a code of
clearly defined regulations. This code applies to all students participating in boardapproved extra-curricular activities listed on page 12.
In order to develop an understanding of the Activity Code, parents are required to
attend a seminar prior to participation by their student. Parents are expected to review
the code with their student. After this review is completed, both the parent and the
participant are required to sign the Activity Participation Agreement and return it to the
appropriate school official (principal, athletic director, activity director, coach). The act
of affixing the signatures of the participant and the parent to the activity code
establishes a contract between them and the school district.
II.
PHILOSOPHY OF INTERSCHOLASTIC ACTIVITIES
The School District of Crandon sponsors and encourages student participation in
extracurricular activities as a means of providing opportunities for personal growth,
skill development, socialization, creativity, and competitive experience. The value of
extra curricular activities is recognized as important to the educational process.
It is the position of the School District of Crandon that involvement in extracurricular
activities is a privilege with accompanying responsibilities and expectations. It is the
interest of the school and community that equitable standards for participation be
established and administered.
It is also recognized that there are various categories of extracurricular involvement.
Consequently, standards for participation are to be equitably established and carefully
defined with regard to the type of activity. These standards should include
consideration of academic performance, personal behavior, and mood-altering
chemical involvement.
It is the belief of the School District of Crandon that adherence to the standards
established in this document will promote the growth of a responsible, adaptive
member of the community.
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III.
GOALS OF EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION
The extracurricular activity program is an integral part of the educational curriculum. It
provides opportunities for learning experiences difficult to duplicate in regular school
activities. Extracurricular participation has the following major objectives:
To teach attitudes of responsibility and cooperation and to help students realize
that participation in extracurricular activities is a privilege with accompanying
responsibilities.
To help students learn good habits of health, sanitation, and safety.
To provide activities that help to create school unity.
To provide activities for learning self-discipline, loyalty, team play, personal
pride, pride in the organization, respect for the rights of others and the will to be
successful.
To provide students with opportunities for competition.
To place the unit, team, squad, class, and school above personal desires.
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IV.
ACTIVITY DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS
Duration:
Pre-Participation Parental Seminar:
A student will not be allowed to participate in practice or games until the
student’s parent/guardian attends a required seminar.
The Principal, Athletic Director or Coach/Activity Advisor will be responsible for
conducting this seminar. The Director/Coach/Advisor will:
1. Review and explain the activity’s code and rules of eligibility.
2. Explain the procedure of physical examinations and insurance.
3. Explain the rules regarding distribution, maintenance, and return of
athletic/activity equipment.
4. Acknowledge the possibility of injury or death as result of participation
in activities.
Explanation of the Code to Participants:
The Activity Code will be explained to each squad by the head coach prior to
the first day of organized practices.
Participant will sign the Activity Code for every activity in which they
participate.
Participants must turn in the following completed and signed forms prior to the first
practice attended:
1. Physical Examination Card (athletics only)
- Must pass the physical examination
- Physical exams are good for 2 years.
3. Emergency Medical/Informed Consent Form
4. Athletic-Activity Code Agreement
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School Attendance:
Student must be in attendance at school for the full school day on the day of the
activity or practice in order to participate or be a spectator. Penalties will be
applied on the day the coach or office becomes aware of unexcused absences.
Exceptions may be granted for family emergencies or prearranged absences.
Medical and other appointments will require official written verification of the
time and location of the appointment. Approval for absences will not be given
for unnecessary amounts of time missed for these appointments.
Participation after quitting, dropping, or cut from an activity:
Quitting or dropping - mutual consent of coaches/activity directors.
Cut - may compete in another activity during that season.
Students are not allowed to change activities if under suspension for
athletic/activity rules violation or if a suspension for rules violation is pending.
Out-of-Town Travel:
All participants must travel to and from out-of-town school activities by schoolprovided transportation only.
Exceptions must be prearranged with the principal – If parents/guardians are
present at the out-of-town site, the parent/guardian may request permission
from the coach (face to face), and document that permission in writing, that their
student will return home with them.
Injuries:
Any student who is injured during an activity or contest shall report the injury to
the coach/director as soon as possible.
Equipment:
All students are responsible for the school equipment issued to them.
Each student is responsible for immediately turning in equipment at the end of
the season.
Consequences for late turn-in, lost, or misplaced equipment may include, but
are not limited to, financial liability, withholding of individual awards, and/or
disciplinary action.
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National or State Rules (WIAA, Forensics, Debate, Badger Boys, etc.):
Students participating in interscholastic activities must also abide by specific
rules of eligibility as stipulated by governing organizations, WIAA, NIAAA, NLC
Copies of these rules are available from the athletic director or from the
activity’s director.
Specific Team Rules:
Coaches and/or directors of individual activities may establish more specific
rules for their programs in areas of conduct, actions, appearances, diet, practice
attendance, curfew, etc.
Notification - copies of specific rules will be provided and explained to all
student participants prior to first practice.
A copy of the specific rules must be on file in the athletic director’s and
principal’s office prior to the start of the season.
Detention:
All detentions must be made up before a student may practice or participate in
any extracurricular activity. Students have a 24 hour grace period from the time
the detention was assigned before suspension is enforced.
Suspension Rule:
A student who is under suspension for any reason may not dress for games or
participate in any pre game activities. This includes wearing warm up or game
jerseys on game nights.
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V.
SCHOLASTIC REQUIREMENTS
A student must be doing passing work in all subjects and may have no incompletes at
the quarter grading period. All incompletes shall be removed or satisfied within 2
weeks to regain eligibility.
If minimum requirements are not met, the participant becomes ineligible to compete
until the 16th scheduled school day of the next quarter. (For Fall sports the ineligibility
period shall be 21 consecutive calendar days beginning with the date of the earliest
allowed competition). Students with one failing grade will be required to practice
during their suspension period. Students who do not regain eligibility at the date of
eligibility notices are no longer eligible for team membership and may no longer
practice with the team. Students with two or more failures may not practice for the
nine week period. Scrimmages (no clock, no score, etc.) against other schools will be
considered practices.
To become reinstated to full participation privileges, the student must follow this
procedure on the deficiency notice date:
Get a Restoration of Eligibility Form from the appropriate activities director
or coach.
Have the form signed by the teacher in the class in which the failure occurred.
The signature indicates that the student is doing passing work in that subject.
Completed eligibility forms will be returned to the athletic director.
coach/activity director will be informed of the status of the student.
The
This policy applies only to those students failing in one class. Two or more failures
result in suspension for the entire 9 week grading period.
A student who is enrolled in any state-approved Special Education program may be
eligible if the student is making satisfactory progress in his/her total school program as
indicated by the student’s IEP.
Summer school will count toward regaining academic eligibility.
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VII.
TRAINING/CONDUCT REQUIREMENTS AND RULES
Violations of training rules, to include but not limited to the:
Purchase, possession or use of performance enhancing substances alcoholic
beverages, illegal drugs, illegal use of controlled substances, inhalants, or
tobacco products, or the look alikes of any of these.
Other immoral or unacceptable conduct contrary to the ideals, principles and
standards of the School District of Crandon.
Refusal to show suspected possession will be considered as possession and
penalties will be applied.
Mere Presence Policy
Students choosing to participate in co-curricular activities are subject to
following good conduct rules. These rules prohibit students from
consuming, acquiring, delivering or transporting alcohol, tobacco or other
drugs and from being in settings where the aforementioned substances
are present. This policy shall not apply to recognized and established
religious practices.
1. Presence in bars or attendance at parties where drinking of alcoholic
beverages or use of alcohol beverages or use illegal drugs is
occurring is prohibited.
 This rule is not meant to include presence in an establishment
that is primarily an eating place or presence in such places with
parents.
 This rule is not meant to prevent being employed at such places.
2. Presence in places such as golf courses or bowling alleys where
alcoholic beverages are served is not prohibited.
3. Students should avoid situations where their guilt or innocence is
questioned.
4. Students are not prohibited from attending weddings, reunions,
anniversaries or other ceremonial functions, but may not consume
alcohol even though they have parental permission.
Parental
permission does not override the provisions of this code.
5. If a student is in attendance at a party or gathering, outside of the
exceptions noted above, as evidenced by
 the student’s admission;
 a police report;
 a signed statement from a responsible witness (i.e. parent,
student).
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Reporting of violations (conduct or training):
Any person may report a violation. The process of reporting a violation will
involve making the accusation to the principal and/or designee, or
coach/director of the activity.
Evidence such as a signed letter, availability of the witness facing the accused,
police reports, Wisconsin Circuit Court Access etc. must be available to the
principal or designee during a review of the alleged violation. Photographs,
video, and online conversations will be used as corroborating witness
testimony.
After an alleged violation is reported, the principal or designee will make
inquiries concerning the incident.
Reporting of violations must be within 15 working days of the observed
violation.
Process for determining violation(s) of training rules:
The principal and/or designee will meet with the student, within 5 days to
determine training violations.
The parent/guardian will be contacted before the penalty has been imposed.
The student and parent/guardian will be informed in writing of the nature of the
accusation and penalty.
The student will be informed of the right to appeal.
Initial appeals, in writing, will be made to the School Board through the activity
director.
Discipline and Assessment:
If a participant is involved in a violation of training rules, the school has a
responsibility to not only discipline, but also to require assessment.
Assessment will be required at all levels of training rule violations.
A school approved agency will be responsible for assessment of the
extent of the problem, determining appropriate treatment, and
prescribing the length of the treatment period.
Participants who have a violation with tobacco products will be assessed
by the school nurse (or other school-approved psychologist) who will
determine appropriate treatment and prescribe the length of the
treatment period.
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Participant’s Responsibility:
On any assessment, the participant must make an appointment with the
assessing agency or assessing psychologist, whichever applies, within
five (5) working days after receiving the suspension letter.
If the participant does not make the appointment with the assessing
agency or psychologist within five (5) working days, the suspension will
be increased by the number of days delayed in making the appointment.
If the assessment period is longer than the mandatory suspension period, an
extension may be granted if the assessing agency cannot complete their
responsibility during this period. However, the participant would regain
eligibility, only if the assessing agency or psychologist determines that the
participant is making satisfactory progress.
Completion of the assessment program or satisfactory progress must be
evidenced by a written release or statement from the assessing agency.
Unsatisfactory progress or failure to complete the program would result in the
suspension being increased by the number of days delayed in successful
completion.
A student is required to practice while serving penalties for first and second
offenses. For the third offense, a student will be required to practice only in the
sport they come back into.
If the activity has a limited number of performances/events, the suspension will
include at least one public performance/event.
If any penalty comes out to be a fraction of a contest or event, it will always be
the greater number.
In order to clear a suspension a student must be enrolled in an activity from the
first day of the season through the last day of the season.
Any cost associated with assessment is the responsibility of the student and/or
Penalties:
First Offense - suspension from 25% of the regularly scheduled contests or
events - assessment required.
Second Offense - suspension from 50% of the regularly scheduled contests or
events - assessment required.
Third and Subsequent Offenses - Calendar-year suspension (twelve months
from the date of the penalty) - assessment required.
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NOTE: Each penalty must be served consecutively. If a suspension
results in a student missing one or more WIAA tournament competitions
the student is then disqualified for the remainder of the total tournament
series in that sport.
Athletic penalties are determined based on the season in which a violation occurs.
Violations that occur between seasons will be assessed during the next sport in which
the student participates.
Other Activity penalties are determined based on the events scheduled for that
particular activity. Violations that occur between activities will be assessed during the
next activity in which the student participates.
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VIII. APPEALS PROCESS
A student will not be allowed to participate during the appeals process until a decision
or ruling by the School Board.
Decisions or rulings by the School Board will be effective immediately.
The purpose of the appeal is to determine if the procedures outlined in this book were
followed properly. The School Board’s rule will be to review the procedure leading to
the Administration’s decision. If the School Board determines that procedures were
not properly followed then the suspension may be overturned.
The right to appeal disciplinary actions will follow the procedures listed below:
The appeal will be made in writing by the student and/or parent/guardian to the
School Board through the athletic director within five (5) days after notification
of the suspension. The appeal shall include a statement of the reason for the
appeal.
The athletic director shall, by certified mail, advise the appellant of the date,
time, and location of the hearing. This notice shall be mailed no less than five
(5) working days before the hearing. At the hearing, the principal or designee
shall explain the reasons for the suspension and penalty. The student and
parent(s)/guardian(s) may present evidence and arguments at the hearing.
IX.
EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES LISTING
The following activities will follow the preceding code in its entirety:
Athletics which includes baseball, basketball, football, golf, pep squad, dance
team, softball, volleyball, wrestling, and cross country.
All activities must follow the Code with the exception of the physical
exam. Included but not limited to: Drama, Forensics, Destination Imagination,
National Honor Society, and Spanish National Honor Society.
A review of this policy book will be made every other school year, by
committee.
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Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association
P.O. Box 267, Stevens Point 54481
HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION BULLETIN
To: Student-Athletes and Their Parents
From: Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association and ________________________
(School)
Your high school is a member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association. The
following rules and regulations are developed by the member schools of the WIAA and
govern the participation by boys and girls in school athletics and in some instances, impact
upon sports activities outside the school.
This information bulletin is a summary of the WIAA OFFICIAL HANDBOOK as it pertains to
those rules and regulations. Both student-athletes and their parents should have an
understanding of these requirements. Equally important is that student-athletes and/or
parents talk to their principal or athletic director if they have any question about these
regulations. For additional information on rules of Eligibility see the WIAA Handbook, or visit
the WIAA website at www.wiaawi.org.
This bulletin does not discuss specific penalties for all violations. The reason is that penalties
vary depending upon the nature of the violation. In addition, schools often have established
penalties or periods of ineligibility which are greater than the minimum prescribed by WIAA
rules.
There also are exceptions and other permissive provisions in some rules. Student-athletes
and their parents should discuss all athletic eligibility related situations with the school
principal or athletic director who, if necessary, will get a decision, interpretation, or opinion
from the WIAA office.
Student-athletes, as well as parents are asked to read this bulletin, then sign it and have their
signature statement(attached) on file at their school prior to practicing and competing.
These are WIAA eligibility rules:
AGE
A student shall be ineligible for interscholastic competition if he/she reaches his/her 19 th
birthday before August 1 of any given school year.
ACADEMICS
A student-athlete must meet school and DPI requirements defining a full-time student and
have received no more than one failing grade (including incompletes) in the most recent
school issued grade reporting period.
Note: Some member schools adopt code and
academic policies and other participation requirements which are more stringent than WIAA
minimum requirements. In those instances the schools requirements prevail and must be
applied as written.
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ATTENDANCE
A student-athlete is eligible for interscholastic competition at a member school if he/she is
carried on the attendance rolls as a duly enrolled full-time Grade 9. 10. 11. or 12 student in
that member school. (Subject to satisfying all other eligibility requirements.)
Note: A full time student is further defined as one where the member school is responsible
for programming 100% of the student’s school day. The student is eligible for like or similar
awards, privileges and services as all the other students and meets all obligations and
responsibilities as other students, without exception.
A. A student must complete eligibility in the four consecutive years starting with Grade 9 and
the three consecutive years starting with Grade 10, unless there are documented
extenuating circumstances and a waiver has been provided.
B. A student is ineligible if he/she has graduated from a school offering studies through
Grade 12 or its equivalent.
C. A student who graduated in May or June retains eligibility for (a) any portion of a spring
athletic schedule not completed by the end of the academic year and (b) the school’s
summer athletic schedule.
D. A student is ineligible if he/she has not been enrolled in some school by the 17 th day of a
semester or trimester, except upon request of a school in special cases involving sickness,
accident, military service, social services assignment, e.g.
E. A student-athlete may not participate in school sports in more than four different years,
and a student-athlete may not participate in the same sport more than one season each
school year.
DETERMINING RESIDENCE FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
A full time student, whether an adult or not, is eligible for varsity interscholastic competition
only at the school within whose attendance boundaries his/her parents reside, within a given
school district, with these additional provisions:
A. Board of Education approved full-time students(s), paying their own tuition and residing
full time with parents in their primary residence shall be afforded eligibility. Transfer
students are subject to provisions outlined in the transfers section of this document and in
the Senior High Handbook.
B. The residence of a student’s guardians shall determine eligibility in cases where both
parents of a student are deceased. The execution of guardianship papers in situations
where one or both parents are living does not by itself make a student eligible.
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C. In the event or a divorce or legal separation, whether pending or final, a student’s
residence at the beginning of the school year shall determine eligibility, except in
situations involving transfer after the fourth consecutive semester following entry into
grade 9. For the purpose of this rule, attendance at one day of school and/or attendance
at one athletic practice shall determine “beginning of school year.” Under this rule, a
student who transfers after the beginning of the school year shall be ineligible at the new
school unless approval is granted by the Board of Control in accordance with the transfer
and/or waiver provisions as described in the WIAA HS Handbook
D. A student whose tuition is paid by the school within whose boundaries parents reside or
by the state and is enrolled in a district approved program may be eligible at either school
(first priority to school of residence) but (a) may not participate at both schools in the
same year and (b) academic ineligibility accompanies student upon transfer. Transfer
restrictions may also apply.
E. A student whose tuition is paid by the school within whose attendance boundaries parents
reside or by the state or who is participating full time in a legislated open enrollment option
must meet all statutory timeline requirements. This provision extends the opportunity to
decline attendance at the new school and continue at his/her school of residence. If the
student begins the school year at the new school and then transfers back to school of
residence after attending one or more days of school or one or more athletic practices,
he/she shall be subject to transfer provisions as outlined in the transfer Section of this
document.
F. A student may continue being eligible in the same school even through parent(s) and/or
student move from within that school’s attendance boundaries, provided enrollment is
continuous (unbroken in that school).
G. After a student-athlete has not participated and/or has had their eligibility restricted for
one calendar year due to reasons relating to residence and/or transfer, he/she becomes
eligible.
H. A student –athlete will not be eligible if his/her attendance at a particular school resulted
from undue influence (special consideration because of athletic ability) on the part of any
person.
I. A student-athlete who has been declared ineligible at a school for disciplinary reasons,
academic reasons or due to another State Association’s provision retains that ineligibility
status if he/she transfers to another school.
J. Except in situations involving transfer after a student’s fourth consecutive semester, a fulltime student whose residence in a given district and attendance at a member school does
not conform with any of the provisions outlined above shall be eligible for nonvarsity
competition only, for one calendar year, unless a waiver is provided as outlined in the
WIAA HS Handbook under Waivers. Transfer students are subject to transfer provisions
as outlined in the transfer section of this document and in the Senior High Handbook.
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DETERMINING RESIDENCE FOR NONPUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS
A full-time student, whether an adult, or not, is eligible for varsity interscholastic competition
only if the student is residing full time with parents in their primary residence with these
additional provisions:
A. In the event of a divorce or legal separation, whether pending of final, a student’s
residence at the beginning of the school year shall determine eligibility except in situations
involving transfer after a student’s fourth consecutive semester. For the purpose of this
rule, attendance at one day of school and/or attendance at one athletic practice shall
determine “beginning of school year”. Under this rule, a student who transfers after the
beginning of the school year shall be ineligible at the new school unless approval is
granted by the Board of Control in accordance with the waiver provisions as described in
the WIAA HS Handbook under Waivers. Transfer restrictions may also apply.
B. Residing full time with guardians shall determine eligibility in cases where both parents of
a student are deceased. The execution of guardianship papers in situations where one or
both parents are living does not by itself make a student eligible.
C. A student may continue being eligible in the same school even though parent(s) and/or
students move from within that school’s traditional attendance area, provided enrollment is
continuous (unbroken in that school).
D. Except in situations involving mid-year transfer and/or transfer after the fourth consecutive
semester students attending member residential school shall be eligible at the member
school provided they reside at the school or reside full time with parents in their primary
residence.
E. Except in situations involving transfer after a student’s fourth consecutive semester, a fulltime student attending a nonpublic school but not residing in accordance with any of the
provisions outlined above shall be eligible for nonvarsity competition only, for one
calendar year, unless a waiver is provided as outlined in the WIAA HS Handbook under
Waivers.
TRANSFERS
A full time student may be afforded up to eight consecutive semesters of interscholastic
eligibility upon entry into Grade 9. Transferring schools at any time may result in restrictions
being imposed on eligibility, or in some cases a denial of eligibility. For the purpose of this
rule, attendance at one day of school and/or attendance at one athletic practice shall
determine “beginning of school year.” These additional provisions relate to transfer cases:
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A. A student who transfers from any school into a member school after the fourth
consecutive semester following entry into Grade 9 shall be ineligible for practice and
competition for one calendar year, unless the transfer is made necessary by a total
change in residence by parent(s). The calendar year (365 days) will be determined from a
student’s first day of attendance at the new school.
B. Open enrolled and /or tuition paying students entering 9 th and/or 10th grade at the
beginning of the school year and who are within the first four consecutive semesters of
high school will be afforded unrestricted eligibility provided all other rules governing
student eligibility are met.
C. Open enrollment and/or tuition paying students entering 11th and/or 12th grade as transfer
students are ineligible to practice and/or compete for one calendar year.
D. 9th grade students who transfer after the beginning of the school year and with written
consent from both schools directly involved may be provided nonvarsity opportunities for
the remainder of the school year. Restrictions are removed upon entering 10th grade.
E. 10th grade students who transfer after the beginning of the school year and with written
consent from both schools directly involved may be provided nonvarsity opportunities for
one calendar year (365 days beginning with first day of attendance at the new school).
F. In the event of divorce or legal separation, whether pending or final, residence at the
beginning of the school year shall determine eligibility for students entering 9 th and/or10th
grade. In situations involving transfer after the fourth consecutive semester following entry
into grade 9 the student is ineligible to practice and compete for one calendar year.
G. District policies with respect to intra-district transfer do not supercede WIAA transfer rules
in situations involving post-4th semester transfers. Intra-district transfers occurring after
after the fourth consecutive semester following entry into grade 9 result in the student
being ineligible for practice and competition for one calendar year (365 days beginning
with first day of attendance at the new school).
SPORTS ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL
A student-athlete in a given sport may not compete in that same sport outside of school either
as a team member or an individual or independent entry during the same time he/she is
participating with the school team.
A. WIAA rules do not prevent athletes from practicing with non school team with non-school
teams or from receiving private skills instruction during the school season. However, they
may not participate in any non-school games, including scrimmages against other items.
(1) This restriction applies to normal non-school games as well as “gimmicks,” such as
reduced numbers competition (3 on 3 basketball, 6 player soccer, e.g.).specific skill
contests (punt, pass, and kick, shooting contests, free throws, 3 point, e.g.) fun runs,
etc.
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(2) A student who was a member of a school team during the previous year may not
delay reporting for the school team beyond the school’s official opening day of practice
in order to continue non-school training and/or competition.
B. During the school year before and/or after the school season of a sport, a student-athlete
may participate in sport activities outside of school with these restrictions:
(1) A student-athlete must not participate in non-school programs, activities, camps,
clinics and/or competition that is limited to individuals who are likely to be candidates for
the school team in that sport in the following season.
(2) Nonschool activities in which students are engaged may not resemble in any way a
school team practicing or competing out-of-season.
C. In the summer non-school roster restrictions are not in effect and members of a schools
team may voluntarily assemble with their teammates (without school and/or school coach
involvement) at their own discretion.
D. A student –athlete or his/her parents must pay the fee for specialized training or
instruction such as camps, clinics, and similar programs.
E. A student-athlete may not be instructed except during the school season of a sport and
approved summer contact days by the person who will be his/her coach in that sport in the
following school season. The sports of baseball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, softball,
swimming, tennis, track & field, and wrestling are exempt from this rule, BUT only (a)
during the summer months and (b) if the program involved is not limited to individuals who
are likely to be candidates for the school team in that sport in the following season.
F. A student-athlete must not participate in an all-star game or similar contest except for
summertime activities (a) within the same league or program (e.g., Babe Ruth league
team). Some post-season all-star opportunities may be permitted for 12th graders who
have completed high school eligibility in a particular sport. Check with your Athletic
Director to be certain.
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Concussion Information – When in Doubt, Sit Them Out!
1.
Before a student may participate in practice or competition: At the beginning of a
season for a youth athletic activity, the person operating the youth athletic activity
shall distribute a concussion and head injury information sheet to each person who
wishes to participate in that youth athletic activity. No person may participate in a
youth athletic activity unless the person returns the information sheet signed by the
person and, if he or she is under the age of 19, by his or her parent or guardian.
2.
An athletic coach, or official involved in a youth athletic activity, or health care provider
shall remove a person from the youth athletic activity if the coach, official, or health
care provider determines that the person exhibits signs, symptoms, or behavior
consistent with a concussion or head injury or the coach, official, or health care
provider suspects the person has sustained a concussion or head injury.
3.
A person who has been removed from a youth athletic activity may not participate
in a youth athletic activity until he or she is evaluated by a health care provider and
receives a written clearance to participate in the activity from the health care provider.
These are some SIGNS concussion (what others
can see in an injured athlete):
These are some of the more common SYMPTOMS
of concussion (what an injured athlete feels):
Dazed or stunned appearance
Change in the level of consciousness or awareness
Confused about assignment
Forgets plays
Unsure of score, game, opponent
Clumsy
Answers more slowly than usual
Shows behavior changes
Loss of consciousness
Asks repetitive questions or memory concerns
Headache
Nausea
Dizzy or unsteady
Sensitive to light or noise
Feeling mentally foggy
Problems with concentration and memory
Confused
Slow
Injured athletes can exhibit many or just a few of the signs and/or symptoms of concussion.
However, if a player exhibits any signs or symptoms of concussion, the responsibility is
simple: remove them from participation. “When in doubt sit them out.”
It is important to notify a parent or guardian when an athlete is thought to have a concussion.
Any athlete with a concussion must be seen by an appropriate health care provider before
returning to practice (including weight lifting) or competition.
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RETURN TO PLAY
Current recommendations are for a stepwise return to play program. In order to resume
activity, the athlete must be symptom free and off any pain control or headache medications.
The athlete should be carrying a full academic load without any significant accommodations.
Finally, the athlete must have clearance from an appropriate health care provider.
The program described below is a guideline for returning concussed athletes when they are
symptom free. Athletes with multiple concussions and athletes with prolonged symptoms
often require a very different return to activity program and should be managed by a
physician that has experience in treating concussion.
The following program allows for one step per 24 hours. The program allows for a gradual
increase in heart rate/physical exertion, coordination, and then allows contact. If symptoms
return, the athlete should stop activity and notify their healthcare provider before progressing
to the next level.
STEP ONE:
About 15 minutes of light exercise: stationary biking or jogging
STEP TWO:
More strenuous running and sprinting in the gym or field without equipment
STEP THREE: Begin non-contact drills in full uniforms. May also resume weight lifting
STEP FOUR: Full practice with contact
STEP FIVE:
Full game clearance
118.293 Concussion and head injury.
(1) In this section:
(a) “Credential” means a license or certificate of certification issued by this state.
(b) “Health care provider” means a person whom all of the following apply:
1. He or she holds a credential that authorizes the person to provide health care.
2. He or she is trained and has experience in evaluating and managing pediatric
concussions and head injuries.
3. He or she is practicing within the scope of his or her credential.
(c) “youth athletic activity” means an organized athletic activity in which the participants, a
majority of whom are under 19 years of age, are engaged in an athletic game or
competition against another team, club, or entity, or in practice or preparation for an
organized athletic game or competition against another team, club, or entity. “Youth
athletic activity” does not include a college or university activity or an activity that is
incidental to a nonathletic program.
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(2) In consultation with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association, the department
shall develop guidelines and other information for the purpose of educating athletic
coaches and pupil athletes and their parents or guardians about the nature and risk of
concussion and head injury in youth athletic activities.
(3) At the beginning of a season for a youth athletic activity, the person operating the youth
athletic activity shall distribute a concussion and head injury information sheet to each
person who will be coaching that youth athletic activity and to each person who wishes
to participate in that youth athletic activity. No person may participate in a youth athletic
activity unless the person returns the information sheet signed by the person and, if he or
she is under the age of 19, by his or her parent or guardian.
(4) (a) An athletic coach, or official involved in a youth athletic activity, or health care provider
shall remove a person from the youth athletic activity if the coach, official, or health care
provider determines that the person exhibits signs, symptoms, or behavior consistent
with a concussion or head injury or the coach, official, or health care provider suspects
the person has sustained a concussion or head injury.
(b) A person who has been removed from a youth athletic activity under par. (a) may not
participate in a youth athletic activity until he or she is evaluated by a health care
provider and receives a written clearance to participate in the activity from the health
care provider.
(5) (a) Any athletic coach, official involved in an athletic activity or volunteer who fails to
remove a person from a youth athletic activity under sub. (4) (a) is immune from civil
liability for any injury resulting from that omission unless it constitutes gross negligence
or willful or wanton misconduct.
(b) Any volunteer who authorizes a person to participate in a youth athletic activity under
Sub. (4) (b) is immune from civil liability for any injury resulting from that act unless the
Act constitutes gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.
(6) This section does not create any liability for, or a cause of action against, any person.
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Crandon High School
Statement Acknowledging Receipt of Education and Responsibility to report signs or
symptoms of concussion to be included as part of the “participant and Parental
Disclosure and Consent Document”
As a Parent and as an Athlete it is important to recognize the signs, symptoms, and behaviors
of concussions. By signing this form you are stating that you understand the importance of
recognizing and responding to the signs, symptoms, and behaviors of a concussion or head injury and
certify that you have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the information contained in this
sheet. You further certify that if you have not understood any information contained in this document,
you have sought and received an explanation of the information prior to signing this statement.
Parent Agreement:
I_____________________________ have read the Parent Concussion and Head Injury Information
and understand what a concussion is and how it may be caused. I also understand the common
signs, symptoms, and behaviors. I agree that my child must be removed from practice/play if a
concussion is suspected.
I understand that it is my responsibility to seek medical treatment if a suspected concussion is
reported to me.
I understand that my child cannot return to practice/play until providing written clearance from an
appropriate health care provider to his/her coach.
I understand the possible consequences of my child returning to practice/play too soon.
Parent/Guardian
Signature______________________________________________ Date_____________________
Athlete Agreement
I_____________________________ have read the Athlete Concussion and Head Injury Information
and understand what a concussion is and how it may be caused.
I understand the importance of reporting a suspected concussion to my coaches and my
parents/guardian.
I understand that I must be removed from practice/play if a concussion is suspected. I understand
that I must provide written clearance from an appropriate health care provider to my coach before
returning to practice/play.
I understand the possible consequence of returning to practice/play too soon and that my brain needs
time to heal.
Athlete Signature_______________________________________ Date______________________
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Possible Information Sheets:
Coaches: http://www.wiaawi.org/health/CoachGuide.pdf
Parents: http://www.wiaawi.org/health/ParentFactSheet.pdf
Parents: http://www.wiaawi.org/health/NFHParentGuide.pdf
Athletes: http://www.wiaawi.org/health/AthleteFactSheet.pdf
Order CDC materials: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/ncipc.aspx#tbi4
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DETACH AND RETURN TO ATHLETIC DIRECTOR
______________________________________________________________________
PARENT-ATHLETE RULES OF ELIGIBILITY SIGN-OFF FORM
I certify that I have read, understand, and agree to abide by all of the information contained in this bulletin. I
further certify that if I have not understood any information contained in this document, I have sought and
received an explanation of the information prior to signing this statement.
_____________________________________________
School Name
___________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature
_____________
Date
__________________________________________
Student-Athlete’s Signature
______________
Date
This form must be completed and submitted to the Athletic Director prior to a student being declared
eligible to practice and compete.
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X.
STUDENT CODE AGREEMENT
I have read and fully understand the rules and regulations stated in the
Crandon High School Student Activity Code Handbook.
We, as parents/
guardians and students, agree to abide by the rules and regulations stated
therein.
_______________________________________
____________________
Student Signature
Date
_______________________________________
____________________
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
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