St. Edward Central Catholic High School
335 Locust Street, Elgin, IL 60123
847-741-7535 School Office
847-741-7536 Athletic Office
847-488-9930 Athletic Office Fax

 

ST. EDWARD ATHLETIC CODE

  PHILOSOPHY
  The athletic program is an extension of the St. Edward curriculum. It provides opportunities and emphasizes objectives that cannot be offered in the classroom. Participation in athletics gives boys and girls an opportunity to be recognized for a job well done, which they might not be able to achieve in other phases of the curriculum.

The privilege of participating in our athletic program carries certain responsibilities:
 

1. Students must be in good academic standing.
2. Students must dress with special care when attending a contest home or away. (Wear dress pants/slacks, blouse and not hats except for winter type.)
3. Students must use language that is appropriate. Profanity will not be accepted on or off the field.
  ATHLETIC CODE OF CONDUCT
  A student/athlete shall be suspended from interscholastic athletic (practice and competition) if the CODE OF CONDUCT is not followed.
 

1. General Rule: Student must behave in a way, which reflects credit to St. Edward High School.
2. Smoking: Possession of and use of any tobacco products is not permitted.
3. Alcohol/Drugs:

 

A. Drinking of alcoholic beverages, and use of illegal drugs, are not permitted.
B. Remaining present at such place as alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs are known to be present is not permitted. A student/athlete shall immediately leave such location when it is evident alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are present.
 

4. School Rules: Each student/athlete shall follow the rules of St. Edward High School. Any student/athlete suspended from school shall also be suspended from interscholastic athletics for the duration of the school suspension. This shall apply to both in-school and out-of-school suspension.
 

PENALITIES FOR VIOLATION OF RULES #2 & #3 (a)
 

A. The first violation will result in suspension of the student/athlete from contests in the applicable sport. The Administration will determine the number of contests.
B. The second violation will result in suspension of the student/athlete from interscholastic athletics for a period of six (6) months; provided, both the student/athlete, and his/her parent(s), will be required to attend the educational program pertaining to alcohol and drug abuse before the student/athlete shall be reinstated to eligibility.
C. The third violation will terminate the student/athlete’s eligibility to participate in interscholastic athletics during his/her high school career.
D. The administration reserves to impose any penalty up to expulsion from school depending on the severity of the infraction.
 

PENALTIES FOR OTHER VIOLATIONS
 

A. Each case shall be determined on an individual basis by the coach of the applicable sport, in consultation with the Athletic Director and Administration.
B. In any event that the student/athlete that the student/athlete is not able to complete any suspension during the season of the sport in which he/she is then participating, the suspension shall carry over to the next sport season in which the student/athlete participates.
C. No athletic awards shall be given to the student/athlete until any suspension has been completed, or after termination of eligibility.
D. Any suspension shall commence the day of determination of the infraction; any suspension applicable to contests shall commence with the first contest following determination of the infraction, and shall continue for successive contests thereafter, until fully served.
  ATHLETIC DRESS CODE
  The team must wear identical sport attire: a team polo shirt, a team jersey (not a T-shirt), etc. with a dress code shirt and tie for the boys and blouses for the girls, a team sweater with a dress code shirt and tie for the boys and blouses for the girls. The cheerleaders and Pom Pons may wear their team uniform or be in dress code.
If a student wishes to wear a sweater with their team attire, it must be the school sweater.
  ATHLETIC AWARD POLICIES
  To be recommended for an award by a coach, an athlete must have been a member in good standing of the team for which the award is being given. The athlete must be currently eligible academically, not have been dismissed or suspended as a result of a rule violation, and returned all school equipment.
  SPECIAL SENIOR AWARDS
 

1. Greg True Award
 

A. Must be a senior boy who had lettered in at least two sports during his senior year.
B. The faculty will select the boy that most exemplifies the words that are inscribed on the Greg True Trophy.
C. His name is then inscribed on the Greg True Trophy.
D. The inscription on the trophy reads:
“To the athlete whose good character, humility, and willingness to learn are surpassed only by his desire to live a Christian life."
 

2. Margaret Ollayos Award
 

A. Must be a senior girl who has lettered in at least two sports during her senior year.
B. The faculty will select the girl that most exemplifies the words that are inscribed on the Margaret Ollayos Trophy.
C. Her name is then inscribed on the Margaret Ollayos Trophy.
D. The inscription on the trophy reads:
“Outstanding senior girl athlete, courtesy, fairness, leadership, scholarship, application of Christian principles of living.”
  ABSENCES AND ACADEMICS
  A student must be in school at least four periods immediately prior to participating in extra-curricular activities that day. (Unless the participant has an emergency excuse which has been verified by the Athletic Director.) It is St. Edward’s philosophy that athletes do not miss school in order to participate in athletics, only the administration can waive this requirement.
  ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
  Any student who is participating in an extra-curricular activity must meet the following criteria to participate:
 

- All IHSA academic requirements
- May not be failing more than one class.
- May not be receiving a “D” in two or more classes and failing one class.
  A student will be considered ineligible to participate in any extra curricular activity if he or she has a GPA of less than 1.5 or is receiving two or more failing grades.

A student’s ineligibility starts on Monday and continues one full week; this includes the weekend (Monday – Sunday).

A student may not compete in any interscholastic activity until academic requirements are met.
  PHYSICAL EXAMINATION AND INSURANCE
  Physical Examination -- A student must have a physical examination by a licensed physician annually to practice or participate. The physical examination each year is good for only one year from the date of the exam, and the physician’s report must be on file with the school office. No athlete may practice before the physical is on file.

Insurance – Written proof of coverage must be in the hands of the athletic director before a student may participate.
  PARTICIPATION FEE
  $185.00 per sport, per athlete, must be paid before beginning practice.




The undersigned student and parent/guardian have read and understand the good conduct provision of the athletic handbook. Parents/Guardians and students will be held responsible for the information contained in this handbook.

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Parent/Guardian Signature

 

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Student Signature

 

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