Administrator Handbook
Instruction
File: 3063 – Interscholastic Athletics
Participation in athletic competition will be in accordance with Olentangy Board of Education policies and regulations. The program should foster the growth of school loyalty within the student body as a whole and stimulate community interest in athletics. The game activities and practice sessions should provide many opportunities to teach the values of competition and good sportsmanship.
The athletic director will schedule frequent conferences with all coaches to develop a constructive approach to athletics throughout the school district and to maintain a program that is an educational activity.
Interscholastic sports programs are subject to approval by the Board. The building principal is responsible for the administration of the interscholastic athletic program within his/her school. In discharging this responsibility, the principal will consult with the athletic directors and coaches on various aspects of the interscholastic athletic program. Furthermore, it is the responsibility of the principal and his/her staff to ensure the proper management of public attendance at all athletic programs and the safety of students and the public.
Coaches will be required to complete an approved course in sports-related first aid training and a course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation to serve as a coach.
In the conduct of interscholastic athletic programs, the rules, regulations and limitations outlined by the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) must be followed. It will be the responsibility of the district's voting delegate to OHSAA to advise the management team of all pending changes in OHSAA regulations. When a conflict arises between the rules of OHSAA and Olentangy Board of Education policies, Olentangy policies shall prevail.
Eligibility requirements for participating in athletic programs must conform to regulations of the OHSAA. They will include the requirements that a student have the written permission of his/her parent or guardian and shall have been determined as physically fit for the sport by a licensed physician.
Additionally, all students participating in interscholastic athletics must purchase insurance available through the school, or the parent or guardian must sign a waiver to the effect that such coverage is not necessary.
As character building is one of the major objectives of interscholastic athletics, the athlete assumes responsibility for regulating his/her personal life in such ways as will make him/her an efficient member of a team and a worthy representative of his/her school.
Any student may be denied participation from an athletic team practice and competitions for a period of time, designated by the principal, for infraction of school rules and regulations or any other unacceptable conduct in or out of school.
[Second Adoption date: July 9, 2009]
[Adoption date: August 24, 2004]
ORC 2305.23; 2305.231
3313.66; 3313.661; 3313.664
3315.062
OAC 3301-27; 3301-35-03(l)