Team+Rules


 * PVASD Code of Conduct** [[file:14-15 Code of Conduct.pdf]]

** Senior High Boys ** ** Penns Valley Track & Field ** ** Rules and Regulations **
 * Academics**
 * School policy on grades and athletics will apply.


 * Attendance**
 * You must be in school by 10:45 am and complete two full periods of classes to be eligible to practice or be in a meet that day. If there is an event on Saturday, you must be in school the Friday before.
 * The only exception to this rule is special appointments (doctor, etc) or school-sponsored field trips, school related functions, death of family member or close friend, note from school nurse. Appointments will only be excused with written documentation from a parent-guardian or another individual in professional capacity.
 * Attendance at practice is required from 3:30 UNTIL dismissed. All absences and lates will be kept track of. “Late” is not being dressed, on the track, and ready to practice at the start time with all necessary equipment. Athletes are not permitted back in the building unless they have the permission of a coach. Unexcused absences and lates will be dealt with by suspending players from events and/or meets. Two unexcused absences will result in a meet suspension. More than two unexcused absences may result in dismissal from the team, at the coaches’ discretion.


 * Uniforms and Equipment**
 * During the season you will be issued a uniform and equipment. You will be responsible for this uniform at all times. If any issued article is lost, stolen, or damaged you will be held responsible to repair or replace the article. At meets you must wear visible "Penns Valley" issued clothing.
 * You are expected to attend practice in appropriate attire. You should always have pants and a long sleeve garment available. Always be prepared for adverse weather and dress accordingly. Failure to dress properly may result in your being sent home from practice (unexcused absence). Layers are best. No skins or sport bras during practice or meets.
 * Jewelry should not be worn with the exception of a running watch.


 * Competition**
 * All athletes in good standing will have the opportunity to compete in dual meet competitions. However, in meets where entrants are limited, individuals will be chosen on the basis of their performances. In most cases, this means the top performing individuals in each event will compete on behalf of the team. However, exceptions may be made based on coach’s discretion.
 * All athletes are expected to stay until the conclusion of a dual meet, regardless of when his or her event ended. As long as Penns Valley athletes are competing, we are at the event to support them. This rule will be strongly enforced!


 * Travel To and From Away Meets**
 * When traveling to away meets, athletes are expected to ride to the meet with the team on their assigned bus provided by the school district.
 * Upon completion of a meet, the buses will proceed back to the school. One stop will occur on the way home at the Centre Hall American Legion. Parents must be there to pick up their child upon arrival we will not wait.
 * If the parent or guardian of an athlete wishes to take an athlete home from an away meet at the conclusion of the __entire meet__ (at invitationals an athlete may leave after they are finished competing if they are not an alternate for a relay), the following conditions must be met:
 * An athlete is permitted to travel with:
 * Their parent (sign student out with coach)
 * With another parent (parent allowing their child to travel with another parent must provide a __note to the school__ and the coach will receive a copy before leaving school)


 * Proper Conduct**
 * School cell phone policy will apply at all times during practice.
 * Failure to comply will result in disqualification from meets and possible removal from the team.
 * As a Penns Valley High School athlete you are expected to exercise the highest level of courtesy and respect for the officials and your fellow athletes...both at meets and at practice. **There is no place for a bad attitude on this team.** Disrespecting officials or coaches will lead to a suspension from a meet or dismissal from the team.
 * Poor behavior in school can result in dismissal from the team.
 * __Public displays of affection are not appropriate during practice, during meets, or on buses.__


 * Earning a Letter**
 * Score an average of 3 points per non-invitational meet during the season for the team. Winning relay participants will receive 2 points each.
 * Qualifying for the District Meet in an individual event.
 * If, in the opinion of the coaches, an athlete demonstrates exceptional dedication, effort, team spirit and strength of moral character that exemplifies the essence of Penns Valley Track and Field he or she may earn a varsity letter.
 * If injury impairs an athlete from achieving a performance level that, in the opinion of the coaches, would meet or exceed varsity requirements he or she may be awarded a varsity letter.