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2021 - 2022
Athletic Department
Student Handbook
Midwest Athletic Conference
Highlighted items denotes changes/updates from previous year.Athletic Department Mission Statement
The goal of the New Knoxville Local School athletic department shall be to enhance the
academic program by providing students with the opportunity to participate in wholesome and
friendly competition. Within a competitive environment, student-athletes will learn proper skill
technique, good sportsmanship, and the value of teamwork allowing each to develop to his or
her fullest potential.
Risk While Participating
Each year in the U.S. over 4 million students participate in interscholastic athletics.
Sports participation provides the following advantages:
● Strenuous physical conditioning
● Sport skill development
● Increased speed, coordination, agility, flexibility, and endurance
● Increased self-discipline and ability to work with others
● Challenging one’s physical and psychological limits
● Learning loyalty to a situation, cause, school, and nation
While the benefits are numerous, it is important to recognize that each time you participate in
athletics, you are assuming certain risks. It is nearly a certainty that all who participate will
experience some type of injury during their athletic career. Many injuries are short term and
recovery is rapid. Other injuries may be long term and could result in permanent disability.
Certain risks are greater in contact activities where chances of injury to the head, neck, and
spinal cord are greatest. As a result, each sport encompasses certain rules and regulations that
are designed to protect all participants:
● Wearing the proper equipment
● Being properly conditioned
● Exercising good judgment at all times
With these thoughts in mind, parents/guardians/custodians and students are urged to consider
the risks involved before participating in any interscholastic program.
Scholarship
OHSAA Policy
https://ohsaa.org/Portals/0/Eligibility/OtherEligibiltyDocs/EligibilityGuidelinesGuidanceCoun
selors.pdf
High school students (grades 7-12) must be currently enrolled in a member school and have
received passing grades in a minimum of five (5) one credit courses, or the equivalent, in the
immediately preceding grading period.
● You may not use summer school grades for failing grades received or lack of courses
taken in the final grading period.
● Your semester and yearly grades have no effect on eligibility.● Those taking postsecondary courses must comply with OHSAA scholarship regulations.
A student will be eligible or ineligible for the next grading period beginning the fifth school day
after the end of each grading period. Ineligibility will remain until the date set forth by OHSAA
regulation
New Knoxville Weekly Policy
To be eligible on a weekly basis, students must have maintained from the beginning of each
grading period up to the end of the week preceding that in which the event occurs, passing
grades in all subjects except one. Teachers will inform students who are failing each Friday (or
the following Monday) that they are failing in their class(es).
An eligibility check will be run after the 4th week of the nine weeks (interim) and again at the
nine week point. If a student is failing 2 or more subjects, they will be ineligible to participate
in any played events (not to exceed two) for that week. In order to play after two events,
evidence must be shown to AD and principal by the student that he/she has made efforts to
improve grades, turn work in, retake tests, etc. One week of ineligibility runs from 8:00 am
Monday until 8:00 am the following Monday even if grade rises to passing during the week.
A failure list will still be run every week, however. This will be shared with all staff and
coaches. Specific coach or sport policy will supersede this policy and will allow coaches to
sit/bench/limit playing time, etc. if students are carrying failing grades.
Attendance
To participate in practice or a scheduled game, a student is not to be absent from school
because of illness or non-excused absence the afternoon of that school day. The afternoon
defined as beginning at 11:51 a.m. and continuing for the final 4 periods of the day.
Emergency exceptions may be permitted by the principal.
OHSAA Student-Athlete Eligibility Guide:
https://ohsaa.org/Portals/0/Eligibility/OtherEligibiltyDocs/EligibilityGuideHS.pdf
Dual Sport Participation
New Knoxville student athletes may be afforded the opportunity to participate in two school
sponsored sports during the same sport season. Student athletes must notify the athletic
director of their intent prior to the start of the preseason practice for both sports. The athletic
director will then conference with the head coaches of both sports, parents, and student
athlete to determine if it is in the best interest of the athlete and teams involved. Approval will
be granted/denied on a case-by-case basis.Before a student is fully committed, a calendar for each month of that sport's season should be
created (noting practices and games, designated by sport), and signed by both coaches,
student, and parents.
Junior High Athletics
PRACTICE DAYS: If practice is scheduled for 4:30 pm or later, players must exit the building at
the 2:55 bell (exceptions would be tutoring, detention, or owing time to the office). They
should not return to school until 15 minutes prior to their scheduled practice time.
GAME DAYS: Players and cheerleaders may stay in the cafeteria from 2:55 pm until 4:00 pm. If
food is brought from home or purchased at the Village Market, it must be eaten in the cafeteria
(no food in the locker rooms). No players should be in the gymnasium, locker rooms, or
hallways prior to 4:00 pm. At 4:00 pm players will be allowed to shoot baskets and begin
warming up for the game. This will allow time for the visitors’ locker room and gymnasium to
be cleaned and set up for the game.
General Regulations of All Athletes
1. All participants must obtain written parental consent to participate in each sport season.
2. All participants must pass a physical examination before beginning participation in practice
or games. The physical must be on file in the athletic office and have an update-to-date
Privit account completed with all digital forms appropriately signed. Each student must also
have a completed emergency medical form on file in the school office.
3. All athletic participants are encouraged to carry school-sponsored insurance unless covered
by other accident insurance.
4. If a student quits or is cut from the squad, he or she may try out for another squad only with
the approval of both sports coaches. This regulation does not include the combination of a
sport with cheerleading.
5. Each participant will furnish his or her own practice equipment as required by the coach and
any normally required game equipment (i.e. shoes).
6. Each participant will observe, strictly obey, and help enforce the training rules of the school
and any presented by the coach for that sport.
7. All athletic squads shall dress and be groomed in a presentable manner to be determined by
the head coach.
8. Each participant must return all athletic department Issued equipment and uniforms at the
end of the season. Any items not returned will be paid for by the participant. The cost will
be the replacement cost of the item. A participant will not be Issued any athletic
department equipment or receive any athletic department awards until all athletic
obligations from the previous season are fulfilled.9. All participants must ride the school bus to and from all athletic events. The coach can
excuse a student to ride with his or her parents or another adult. This excuse must be
agreed upon by the coach and parents. Written parental permission is required if riding
with someone other than parents.
10. While riding the bus to or from any athletic event, all participants will obey all school
regulations. The bus driver is the ultimate authority on the bus! Any horseplay on the bus
will result in immediate disciplinary action.
11. All participants must meet all regulations and requirements as set forth by the Ohio High
School Athletic Association, including the mandatory pre-season parent/athlete meeting.
While a student may practice, a student may not participate in a scrimmage or game until
such obligations are met.Athletic Training Rules
As a member of any school athletic team or cheerleader squad, you are expected to abide by
the following training rules during that sport season. Anyone who obeys the law, strives for a
long, healthy life, and supports the school and New Knoxville community will naturally follow
these policies. All athletic training rules begin the first day of practice as set by the OHSAA and
will be in effect until the awards ceremony at the end of the sport season. Coaches may place
additional rules specific to their sport into effect with approval of the athletic director.
1. Promote team and school spirit
2. Support worthwhile school activities
3. Attend all scheduled practices
4. Keep your body and mind in excellent condition at all times
5. Keep the hours set by the coach
6. Refrain from condemning/bullying fellow players or coaches or any person employed by
the New Knoxville School relating to any aspect of the athletic program.
7. Tobacco, including e-cigarettes, or illegal drugs, including alcohol, are not to be in the
possession of or used in any form by the athlete. The athlete is not to purchase or
attempt to purchase tobacco (including e-cigarettes such as vapes or jules), Illegal
drugs, or alcohol.
8. No student will be found guilty in a court of law for any crime other than traffic
offenses during the sports season.
9. Conduct yourself at all times in a manner that will not bring discredit to New Knoxville
School, any team, the community, your country, your family, or yourself.
Violation of rules #1 through #6 and #9 will carry penalties as determined by the coach, athletic
director, and principal. Rules #7 and #8 are major violations. Participants found in violation of
this rule will be governed by the following guidelines:
First Violation: There will be a conference with the player, the parents of the player, head coach,
athletic director, and principal. Following the conference there will be immediate denial of participation
from the team for a period of two played events (approximately 10 percent of the team’s events) at
the student’s level of participation, and forfeiture of eligibility for post-season awards (except Varsity
or JV letters) sponsored by New Knoxville School. The player will be required to practice during the
duration of denial of participation period.
Second Violation: The student will be denied participation for the remainder of the school year in
which the violation occurred.
Third Violation: The student will be denied participation in all sports for one calendar year from the
time the violation occurred. A meeting will be held with the player, parents, athletic director,
principal, and coach to determine the date when the student will be deemed eligible to participate in
a game versus a practice.
Fourth Violation: The student will be denied participation in all sports for the remainder of the
student’s high school career.Junior High: Any violations by a junior high student will follow the same penalties, but these
violations will not carry over into high school.
Student Ejection from a Contest for Unsportsmanlike Conduct
Any participant ejected from a contest shall be denied participation as governed by the rules
and regulations of the Ohio High School Athletic Association. The school administration may
impose a more severe penalty if they feel it is necessary to uphold the integrity of the sport and
school. A participant who is ejected a second time shall be suspended for the remainder of the
season in that sport (per OHSAA regulations).
Pregnancy Policy
If during any athletic season a participant becomes pregnant, it is the feeling of the New
Knoxville Athletic Council that the participant not be permitted the opportunity to participate in
any athletic activities. If the participant still wishes to participate, the following guidelines
must be followed:
● The athletic director must receive at the beginning of each month written permission
from the participant’s doctor permitting participation without danger to the student or
the unborn child.
● The athletic director must receive a written permission slip permitting participation
signed by the participant’s parents.
● The student will be required to participate in all regular and normal practice and game
activities expected of all participants.
Voluntary Removal from Participation Policy
If any athletic participant removes himself/herself from a team either voluntarily or through
noncompliance with team rules, the following guidelines are to be followed:
● The coach must notify the athletic director immediately of the participant’s intentions.
● The coach must know when that participant stated that he/she was quitting.
● The athletic director or coach must communicate with the participant’s parents
immediately and notify them of voluntary removal.
● Every effort must be made by the coach and athletic director to keep the athlete on the
squad if possible and in the best interest of all concerned.
● If a participant decides not to participate further, all equipment must be returned within
three days.
● Eligibility for all awards will be forfeited.
Concussions
Any athlete who exhibits signs, symptoms, or behaviors consistent with a concussion (such as
loss of consciousness, headache, dizziness, confusion, or balance problems) shall be
immediately removed from the contest and shall not return to play until cleared by an
appropriate health care professional.(See additional information as provided by the Ohio Department of Health Concussion for
Interscholastic Athletics (www.healthyohioprogram.org/concussion)
Requirements for Earning a Varsity Letter
The following requirements must be met in order for a participant to earn a varsity letter.
These requirements hold true unless special approval is granted by the athletic director or the
principal.
BASEBALL must average three innings per game for all games played
BASKETBALL must participate in half of all quarters for the season
CHEERLEADING must be selected to cheer on the varsity squad and meet all
cheerleader obligations
CROSS COUNTRY must score in the top five for the team in half the races.
If there are only five runners (or less than five), the student must
defeat half of the field in half of the season’s races. Coach may award
a letter to a senior runner who does not meet the above
requirements but has shown marked improvement in race times and
effort at practice and meets over his or her running career.
GOLF must be one of the top six golfers in half of the scheduled meets
SOCCER must participate in half of the halves played in a season
TRACK must score points in half of the scheduled track meets for the season
VOLLEYBALL must participate in half of all sets played
Athletic Awards
The following awards are given to letter winners who meet the aforementioned requirements
in an interscholastic high school sport activity recognized by the OHSAA.
Varsity K
First Year 7” chenille letter and sport insert
Second Year “Ranger” patch and service bar
Third Year small plaque and service bar
Fourth Year plaque and service bar
A participant will receive only one varsity K and only one “Ranger” patch. For each additional
award letter the participant will receive a sport insert or a service bar. A participant may
receive a 3rd and/or 4th year award in more than one activity.Numerals
All participants receive numerals during the first sport activity in which they participate in high
school.
Junior Varsity K
Any athlete who participates and does not qualify for a varsity K and has already received
numerals will receive a junior varsity K.
High School Manager Awards
First Year numerals
Second Year JV “K”
Third Year Varsity “K” and insert
Fourth Year Ranger patch, plaque, and service bar
All junior high and high school participants will receive a participation certificate regardless of
other awards received.
Scholar Athlete Awards
Scholar Athletes will be recognized either through MAC All-Conference Academic Team
guidelines and/or through New Knoxville School guidelines.
MAC All-Conference Academic Team guidelines are as follows:
1. Only MAC recognized league sports will qualify for academic team honors
2. Must be at least a sophomore in academic standing
3. Must have earned a varsity letter in their current sport of participation
4. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above
New Knoxville School guidelines:
1. All recognized New Knoxville sports
2. May be in any high school grade
3. Must have earned a varsity letter in their current sport of participation to receive a
patch and bar.
4. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or above
For the MAC award, a certificate will be issued. For the NK Scholar award, the award will be a
certificate, a patch the first year, and then bars after that. Students receiving multiple awards in
one academic year will receive the patch and/or bar only at the end of their first season eligible.
For additional seasons in the same academic year, students will receive certificates. Awards
will be presented at the end-of-season banquets.Special Awards
BASEBALL Ranger Award, Best Offensive Award, Best Defensive Award,
Most Improved Award
BOYS’ BASKETBALL Ranger Award, Most improved Award, Best Defensive Award,
Best Free Throw % Award
CHEERLEADING Ranger Award, Most Improved
CROSS-COUNTRY Ranger Award (boy and girl), Most improved Award (boy and girl)
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL Ranger Award, Most Improved Award, Best Defensive Award,
Best Free Throw % Award
GOLF Medalist Award, Most Improved Award
SOCCER Ranger Award, Most Improved Award, Best Defensive Award,
Best Offensive Award
TRACK Runnin’ Ranger Award (boy and girl), Most Improved Award (boy
and girl)
VOLLEYBALL Ranger Award, Most improved Award, Best Offensive,
Best Defensive
Wall of Fame
Any participant who wins an individual state championship will have a banner and picture hung
in the gymnasium lobby in his or her honor.
Any team finishing in the top four teams at the state level competition will have a banner and
team picture hung in the gymnasium lobby in their honor.
Weight Lifting Regulations
Any student interested in lifting weights at New Knoxville School at any time other than during
class must be under the direct supervision of a teacher or coach or qualified person authorized
by the coach.
Participation Limitation
The purpose of our athletic programs is to give as many students as possible the opportunity to
participate and have a positive athletic experience. It is also the understanding of the athletic
council and coaches that there are only a certain number of athletes who can be educated and
instructed by one coach in one facility.At the junior high level, when the number of students intending to play a particular 7 th or 8th
grade sport exceeds 15, the coach may hold an evaluation period and cut the squad down to 15
members. The evaluation period must last a minimum of three practices, and a conference
must be conducted by the coach with each student who was cut.
At the high school level, the final number of team members shall be determined at the head
coach’s discretion. The coach’s evaluation period will last a minimum of three practices, and a
conference must be conducted by the coach with each student who was cut.
Public Complaints and Grievances
As stated in Board Policy 9130: “Any person or group having a legitimate interest in the
operations of this District shall have the right to present a request, suggestion, complaint, or
grievance concerning District personnel, the program, or the operations of the District. At the
same time, the Board of Education has a duty to protect its staff from unnecessary harassment.
It is the intent of this policy to provide the means for judging each public complaint and
grievance in a fair and impartial manner and to seek a remedy where appropriate.”
We encourage all interested parties to become familiar with the procedures outlined in this
policy as stated below:
It is the desire of the Board to rectify any misunderstandings between the public and the
District by direct discussions of an informal type among the interested parties. It is only when
such informal meetings fail to resolve the differences, shall more formal procedures be
employed.
Any requests, suggestions, complaints, or grievances reaching the Board, Board members, and
the administration shall be referred to the Superintendent for consideration according to the
following procedure:
Matters Regarding a Professional Staff Member
A. First Level
If it is a matter specifically directed toward a professional staff member, the matter must be
addressed, initially, to the concerned staff member who shall discuss it promptly with the
complainant and make every effort to provide a reasoned explanation or take appropriate
action within his/her authority and District administrative guidelines.
This level does not apply if the matter involves suspected child abuse, substance abuse, or
any other serious allegation which may require investigation or inquiry by school officials
prior to approaching the professional staff member.B. Second Level
If the matter cannot be satisfactorily resolved at the First Level, it shall be discussed by the
complainant with the staff member’s supervisor and in compliance with provisions of a
collective bargaining agreement, if applicable.
C. Third Level
If a satisfactory solution is not achieved, a written request for a conference shall be
submitted to the Superintendent. This request should include:
1. the specific nature of the complaint and a brief statement of the facts giving rise to it;
2. the respect in which it is alleged that the complainant (or child of the complainant) has
been affected adversely;
3. the action which the complainant wishes taken and the reasons why it is felt that such
action be taken.
Should the matter be resolved in conference with the Superintendent, the Board shall be
advised of the resolution.
D. Fourth Level
Should the matter not be resolved, or if it is one beyond the Superintendent’s authority and
requires a Board decision or action, the complainant shall request, in writing, a hearing by
the Board.
The Board, after reviewing the material related to the case, shall provide the complainant
with its written decision or grant a hearing.
The complainant shalt be advised, in writing, of the Boards decision, no more than ten (10)
business days following the hearing.
Matters Regarding an Administrative Member
Since administrators are considered members of the District’s professional staff, the general
procedure specified in “Matters Regarding a Professional Staff Member” shall be followed.
Matters Regarding a Classified Staff Member
In the case of a classified staff member, the same procedure is to be followed as for “Matters
Regarding a Professional Staff Member.”
DISCLAIMER
This handbook is not all encompassing. Board Policy and/or administrative policy will
supersede items not specifically covered in this handbook.PARENTAL CONSENT
I hereby grant consent for ___________________________ to participate in any New
Knoxville School sport during the 2021 - 2022 school year at New Knoxville Local School.
_________________________________________ ____________________
Parent/guardian/custodian signature Date
RECEIPT OF ATHLETIC HANDBOOK
We understand we are responsible for upholding the policies and regulations of the Student
Athletic Handbook, which is available online on the athletic website found at
www.newknoxvilleathletics.com or through the Athletic Office in hard copy. We further
understand that any violation of these policies and regulations will result in disciplinary action
being taken by the coach, athletic director, and/or principal.
_________________________________________ ____________________
Parent/guardian/custodian signature Date
_________________________________________ ____________________
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