Athletic Policies

Forms

In order to participate in sports all athletes must have the following signed forms on file (forms should be turned in prior to the season and are available in the athletic packet found on our website):

• Athletic agreement
• Sports physical (obtained during the summer)
• Sports waiver
• CHSAA transfer forms if student transferred from another school (grades 10-12)
• Athletic emergency consent and proof of health insurance
• Athletic code of conduct
• Parent agreement
• Sports eligibility agreement

Fees

All athletic fees must be paid prior to the competitive season. Fees will not be refunded unless there are extenuating circumstances which are approved at the discretion of the Athletic Director. Students who become ineligible will not receive a refund.

Sports Eligibility

Athletes are representatives of FRCS and must hold themselves above reproach in all areas. Eligibility is determined quarterly and is evaluated by academic performance and behavior. If an athlete fails to meet the conditions below, he or she will be ineligible to compete in any scrimmages or competitions until the next eligibility report cycle (quarterly).

Academics

During the period of athletic participation the student must be enrolled in core courses which offer, in aggregate, a minimum of 2.5 Carnegie units of credit per semester. Core courses include Bible, language arts, history, math, science, and foreign language. Students must not be receiving an “F” in any class when eligibility is checked. Eligibility checks are done quarterly. An ineligible student cannot play until the next eligibility check and then only if the academic deficiency has been corrected. Students may practice during the period they are ineligible but may not travel with team or play in games (also see the Academic Probation policy). Students on probation or who are ineligible 50% or more of the season will not receive P.E. credit for team sports participation.

When absent due to sports participation, athletes are expected to work closely with their teachers to make up any assignments missed and turn them in as instructed.

Behavior

If a player violates FRCS Code of Conduct, he/she will be ineligible to play but may still be eligible to come to practice. The length of ineligibility depends upon the seriousness of the infraction and will be determined by the athletic director and the Principal. Whether at school, home games, or away games, all athletes are subject to the Code of Conduct as stated in this Parent/Student Handbook.

Probation/Suspension

Students are ineligible for any athletic team while on disciplinary or academic probation/suspension. A student who is removed from probation during an athletic season will be allowed to participate in sports upon approval of the Principal and Athletic Director.

School Attendance

Students must be in attendance at school no later than 10:30am and be in attendance the remainder of the day (or the Friday before a Saturday competition) in order to be eligible to participate in either games or practice. The day after a game, athletes are expected to come to school on time with homework completed unless otherwise instructed by the Athletic Director and Principal. Students with excessive absences (more than 6 per quarter) may be deemed ineligible to play.

Outside Competition

Players certified to participate as members of any high school sport may compete on any other team in any non-school activity or event in that sport during the sports season. However, the player is required to obtain written permission of the Principal.

Recruiting

No school representative, volunteer, student athlete, parent, family member, school alumnus, or Falcon Club member shall recruit students for athletic participation. It is only allowable to recruit students to FRCS based on the merits of our school as a whole as opposed to its athletic program specifically.

Transfers

Refer to FRCS Athletic Handbook and CHSAA website for official policy on athletic participation when transferring from one school to another.

Home Sporting Events

The school is proud to support our sports teams by hosting home games. Students and parents are expected to represent FRCS well by showing their school spirit in an appropriate manner at the games according to the guidelines below:

• Yell for your team, not against the other team.
• Show respect for opposing players, coaches, and fans.
• Do not distract the players or coaches during the game.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials.
• Be a positive role model through your actions and words.
• Remember that it is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault or question those involved. Spectators who do not abide by the guidelines above will be removed from the stadium or gym. Violation may result in suspension from attending future contests.
• Students who loiter outside the building or in the halls rather than attend the sporting event will be asked to leave the premises and could face disciplinary action. Students are not allowed to stay after school and wait for a game to begin.
• During any sporting event, younger children (age 10 and under) must remain in the care of their parents/guardians at all times and should not be allowed to roam around the building on their own.

Lettering

Students can letter through athletics and fine arts. Guidelines for lettering in athletics are available upon request from the Athletic Director.