MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM GUIDELINES AND DEFINITION

WENATCHEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

A.          All Will Play: Squads will be limited by size and every player suited up will play. Players must be substituted periodically throughout the game.

B.          Competition Levels: Athletic teams at each school will be formed into a maximum of three levels plus the sixth grade program. Level Three will consist of the remaining players placed on unlimited balanced teams. (6/98)

C.         Movement between levels is permitted when a participant has been misassigned based on the selection criteria and in the case of injury, extended illness or when a student has problems in citizenship, attitude and work ethic.

D.         Level Selections: All players will practice together for the first week. The coaches will make the selection of players based on the following criteria: Skill level, knowledge of the sport, coachability, work ethic and citizenship, (6/04)

E.          Starting Times: The basic start times for athletic contests will be 4:00 pm unless playing themselves at home sites. (6/00)

F.          A pool of in-district officials will be used for in-district contests. In-district officials will record their time and submit a time sheet to the athletic office immediately following the season. (6/04)

G.         Video Taping: Video taping by school or parent will be allowed. Video taped practices or contests cannot be exchanged between schools.

H.          Spirit teams: No league schools are permitted cheerleaders or drill teams at any league contest. Half- time routines need to be approved by building principals.

I.            Sportsmanship Statement (to be developed)

 NORTH CENTRAL WASHINGTON       

MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC LEAGUE

Guidelines for all Sports

1.          Sportsmanship and participation should be the number one goal for all programs. (04-16-04)

2.          All contests are to begin as schedules indicate unless arranged differently by the two competing schools. (5-14-86)

3.          Each school should show the common courtesy of having someone meet the team upon arrival. (9-16-76)

4.          Cheerleaders in uniform may attend out of town contests only with approval of the host school. (5-14-86)

5.          Coaches or school officials are responsible to control anyone traveling on a team bus. (9-16-76)

6.          League standings will not be kept and no league champion will be declared. (9-16-76)         

7.          School bands may be at a home game only. (9-16-76)

8.          There is no limit to the number of stat keepers, managers or scorekeepers a team may have. However, it is each school's responsibility to monitor the behavior of these students. (9-19-84)

9.          Video taping by a school or parent is permitted. The video should be used for personal viewing or for an educational purpose. No Scouting (1-30-90)

10.        Eligibility lists should be kept on file at each school. It is no longer necessary to send them to the league secretary. Make sure to include grade level, age, and residency.

11.        It is permissible to charge at middle level contests with admission set at $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for students. (11-9-92)

12.        Host schools are to provide an official timer for every event.