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Fall Sports Information

Sportsmanship Academic Eligiblity Preseason Information

Welcome! The Golden Elks Athletic Program has a rich tradition with exciting and competitive teams, outstanding athletes, supportive parents, knowledgeable coaches, and a dedicated school administration. For these reasons, athletes are held to the highest standards whether in the classroom, at school activities, in the community, or in the athletic arena. Athletes are leaders and role models who send an exemplary message to their peers.

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Athletic Philosophy

The primary purpose of the Elkton High School Athletic Program is to promote the physical, social, emotional, and moral well-being of the athletes. Our athletic program is an important and integral part of the overall school experience and is open to participation by all students, regardless of individual differences. All athletes are expected to be a responsible and respectful person who is a student first and foremost.

Athletics do, most definitely, provide the "other half of education." We hope that the athletic program will stand as a positive force in preparing our athletes, and student body as a whole, for an enriching and vital role in American life. Teamwork, committment, determination, and discipline are the primary characterisitcs that will be stressed.

The purpose of the junior varsity teams is to develop individual and team fundamentals while, also, nuturing knowledge and enjoyment of the sport. On the other hand, varsity teams will have the most competitive athletes in the contest and playing time will be determined by preformance in practices and contests. Regular daily attendance at practice is expected.

Sportsmanship

Athletes must keep in mind that they are always in the public eye and their conduct will always be subject to the scrutiny of their fellow students, fans, opponents, and media. Athletes, therefore, have an obligation to serve as positive role models by showing respect for authority and emphasizing the ideals of good sportsmanship and fair play in all actions and language. Profane language is never acceptable.

Acadmic Eligibility

Athletes are expected to be a student first and an athlete second. Academics shoudl be the major focus of every Student-Athlete during the entire school year. Student-Athletes should set a good example by arriving early to school, arriving early to classes, attending all classes, completing all assignments, cooperating with teachers, and making a sincere effort to work to maximum potential. Any Student-Athlete participating on any athletic team who receives one failing grade in the previous marking period or previous semester will become academically ineligible for further participation in athletics.

Preseaon Information

All athletes must complete the following before practice begins:

• medical exam
• parent consent form (on back of physical form)
• insurance waiver or purchase of school insurance
• emergency medical information card
• rules contract

All forms must be completed and they must be brought to the first meeting or practice.