Stafford Eligibility Regulations

1. The use or possession of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or tobacco in any form is strictly prohibited. Violations will result in the athletes immediate suspension from the team for the remainder of the season.

2. Team members are expected to show respect for school and personal property. Violations such as vandalism and theft will result in suspension from the team for the remainder of the season.

3. Athletes must be in school my 9:00 a.m. each day in order to participate in the teams activities that day. Exceptions will be made for medical appointments and family emergencies. Final decisions for deviations from this policy will be made by the Athletic Director.

4. An athlete suspended from school will not participate in practice or games for the durations of the suspension.

5. Athletes must utilize school trasportation to and from contests. An athlete may ride with a parent if a written request is submitted to the athletic director in advance.

6. Coach's individual policies must be approved by the principal and athletic director. The C.I.A.C. school and coach's policies must be distributed and discussed with the team prior to the start of the season.

7. All athletes must have a physical exam before the first practice date.

8. Situations other than those above will be decided by the principal in consultation with the athletic director and coach.

9. Athletes must maintain a 70 overall grade point average and may not fail more than 1 course. A 68 or 69 GPA and no more than 1 failure will place the athlete on academic probation. This probation will terminate half-way through the next marking period (Progress Reports). At this time the athlete must have attained the 70 GPA. Academically ineligible athletes are permitted to practice with their teams but are not permitted in games or contests.

CIAC Eligibility Rules

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