NEBRASKA SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION     NSAA

The Lakeview High School District is a member of the Nebraska School Activities Association (NSAA) which is a voluntary organization of public and parochial schools of Nebraska, organized for the purpose of promotion and regulating the competition between schools in what is generally known as the co-curricular activities.   Lakeview High School is subject to and governed in part by the rules and regulations for co-curricular activities of the NSAA.   These rules and regulations are available for inspection and review in the office of the school principal or athletic director.

WEEKLY ELIGIBILITY

Each participant in extracurricular activities must meet the eligibility requirements on a weekly basis.   A student is ineligible if he/she is failing two or more classes in one week.   A student failing two classes in one week will not be eligible to participate in or miss class to attend extracurricular activities the following week.   The ineligibility period will begin the next day (Tuesday) and will extend through the following Monday evening.   Teachers will notify the office of all students who are failing or near failing in their classes by 8:00 a.m. on Monday

ELIGIBILITY RULES

In order to represent a high school in interscholastic competition, a student must abide by eligibility rules of the NSAA and Lakeview High School.

1. Student must be an undergraduate.
2. Student must be enrolled in at least 20 hours per week and regular in attendance.
3. Student must be enrolled in some high school or before the 11th school day of the current year.
4. Student is ineligible if 19 years of age before September 1 of current school year.
5. After a student’s initial enrollment in grade nine, he/she shall be ineligible after eight semesters of school membership.
6. Students must have been enrolled in school the immediate preceding semester.
7. A student participating in extra curricular activities must have received twenty (20) hours of credit the immediate preceding semester.
8. A student participating in extra curricular activities must meet the weekly eligibility requirements.   Any student failing two classes in one week will not be eligible to participate in extracurricular activities until his/her name does not appear on the eligibility list.   This ineligibility will be for a period of one week from Tuesday a.m. through Monday p.m. the following week. Teachers will notify the office of all students failing classes by 8:20 a.m. on Monday for the week eligibility.   Students ineligible will not be able to participate in competitions nor will they be allowed to be absent from classes even though the activity is school related.
9. Once the season of a sport begins, a student shall compete only in athletic contests/meets in that sport which are scheduled by his/her school.   Any other competition will render the student ineligible for the remainder of the season in that sport.
10. A student shall not participate in sports camps or clinics during the season of a sport in which he/she is involved, either as an individual or as a member of a team.
11. A student shall not participate on an all-star team while a high school undergraduate.
12. A student shall be ineligible to represent a school in interscholastic competition at the varsity level if the school is located in a school district other than the district in which his/her parents maintain their domicile.   (Check with school administrator for an interpretation of rule if the school district where parents reside has no high school or if there are two or more high schools in a district.)
13. A student is ineligible if his/her parents have changed their domicile to another school district and the student has remained in a former school which is in a different school district.  (EXCEPTION: If parents have moved after school has started, the student will be eligible to compete for the remainder of the school year, or if parents have moved during the summer which immediately precedes the school year and the student is in grade twelve and has attended the high school for two or more years, the student is eligible for that school year in the school district from which the parents moved.)
14. Guardianship does not fulfill the definition of a parent.   If a guardian has been appointed for a student, the student is eligible in the school district where his/her natural parent(s) have their domicile.   Individual situations involving guardianship may be submitted to the Executive Director for his review and a ruling.
15. A student shall not participate in a contest under an assumed name.
16. A student must maintain his/her amateur status.
17. If a student is absent, because of illness, on a day when they are scheduled to participate in an activity, he/she will not be allowed to participate in that activity unless the student returns to school and is in attendance no less than the three class periods immediately preceding the activity.
18. Students that participate in athletics must be covered by a sufficient insurance with his/her own family accident policy or with a school accident policy.

ATHLETIC PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS AND PARENTAL CONSENT FORM

Each student who wishes to participate in a sport must present to the coach, for filing by the athletic director, a physical examination form completed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse declaring the student is physically fit for athletic participation.   The form must be signed by a physician, physician’s assistant, or nurse; and by a parent or guardian; and the student.   (The physical should be given after May 1 of the preceding summer.)

A specific parental consent form is on the back of the physical card and must be read and signed before participation will be allowed.   Only one physical-parental consent form is required for the school year.

All students must use the NSAA Physical Form provided by the school office.   It is a NSAA and a Lakeview High School rule that ALL ATHLETES MUST HAVE A PHYSICAL COMPLETED AND A CARD ON FILE BEOFORE THE FIRST DAY OF THEIR SCHEDULED SEASON.   ANY ATHLETE WHO FAILS TO HAVE A PHYSICAL BEFORE THE FIRST PRACTICE WILL MISS THE FIRST REGULARLY SCHEDULED CONTEST OF THAT SEASON.

PRACTICE

Practices for each organization team will be scheduled on a regular basis by the coach/sponsor in charge.   Athletes will be informed of practice times and are expected to be at all practices.   If a student is unable to attend a scheduled practice, the coach should be contacted in advance.

Wednesday night is recognized as a church night by Lakeview High School.   In an attempt to cooperate with various religious activities, all Wednesday afternoon practices at Lakeview High School will be completed by 6:30 p.m.

RULES OF CONDUCT

The behavior of students involved in activities not only reflects their personal self-esteem but also the amount of pride they have in their school and activity.   Students who participate in activities represent their school and are therefore required to adhere to standards which exceed those required of students who do not participate in activities.

All students who wish to participate in activities at Lakeview High School will be required to conform to the following general rules.

1. Obey all rules of the school as stated in the Student Handbook.
2. Show respect for teachers, teammates, opponents, and officials.
3. Exhibit good sportsmanship and citizenship.
4. Care for school equipment and facilities at home and away.
5. Exhibit a sense of responsibility.   For example, be on time for practices, meetings, and home and away activities.
6. Avoid any conduct harmful to the image of Lakeview High School.
7. Obey the laws of the state
8. Obey all rules established by individual activity sponsor/coach.

Failure to follow these rules will result in disciplinary action.   The penalty assigned by the sponsor/coach may vary depending upon the severity of the infraction.

All students involved in activities at Lakeview High School are required to adhere to the following specific rules.

1. The possession and/or use of tobacco in any form is prohibited.
2. The possession and/or use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
3. The possession and/or use of illegal drugs is prohibited.

A school council composed of the following personnel will review alleged violations of these rules.

1. The activities director
2. The building principal
3. The sponsor/coaches representing the activities that involve the student(s) in question.

If alleged violation occurs, the council will notify the parents and student in writing within two school days of discovery of the alleged violation and establish a hearing date within three days of notification.   If, as a result of the hearing, a majority of the council votes to impose a suspension, the following penalty will be enforced.

First Offense: The penalty will be a thirty (30) calendar day suspension from the activity unless the student agrees to enroll in and meet with the school counselor or principal for four (4) consecutive weeks, in which case the suspension will be twenty (20) calendar days.

Second Offense: Students will forfeit the privilege of participating in all activities for the remainder of that school year.

Immediate suspension will be enforced if:

1. the student admits that he/she was in violation of the rules or
2. the student was convicted of a drug/alcohol violation of state statutes.

The parent and/or student has the right to appeal the immediate suspension.   This appeal must be in writing addressed to the principal and filed within five days of the suspension.   The matter will then be brought before the school council within five days of receiving the appeal.   The council’s decision will be final.

When a student is suspended or dismissed from an activity the following procedure will be followed.

1. The student shall be informed verbally of the suspension or dismissal and the reasons why this action is taking place.
2. The student and his/her parents will be informed in writing within 48 hours of the verbal acknowledgement of the suspension or dismissal and the reasons why the action is taking place.

An activity is defined to include all athletics and activities that take place outside of the classroom.   When the determination is unclear, the principal will make the final decision.

Athletic, speech/dram, and one-act play seasons will be defined according to the calendar set by the Nebraska School Activity Association.   All other activities will be divided into a fall, winter, and spring season by using the dates set by the NSAA for the start of each season.

While a student is suspended he/she must comply with the following regulations:

1. Attend and participate in all practices and meetings as required by the sponsor/coach.
2. Display a good attitude.
3. Put forth a good effort in all practices and meetings.

The sponsor/coach will determine if the student has met the above requirement during his/her suspension.   If the student has successfully met the requirement, then he/she will be allowed to attempt to regain his/her position in the activity.   If the student does not meet the above requirements, he/she will be subject to dismissal from the activity for the rest of the season.

TRANSPORTATION

Members of school sponsored organization who travel on transportation arranged by the school to an event will be required to return home on the same transportation.   Exceptions will be granted only if the parents make a written request the day prior to the event they wish to take their son/daughter with them following an away event.   This request must be approved by the coach/sponsor after consultation with the athletic director.   If approved, the parent must inform the coach/sponsor after the event that they are leaving with their son/daughter.   Any emergencies or special situations must be approved by an administrator or head coach/sponsor.   Under no circumstances should students be allowed to drive to and from activities.