Palmer Trinity School

{ 86 } Palmer Trinity School encourages all students to become involved in athletics. is means that any student who chooses to participate in athletic competition will be given the opportunity to try out for an athletic squad at the appropriate level. In most sports, there are three levels of competition: varsity, junior varsity, and middle school. Depending on their ability and the needs of the teams, students in the upper school who wish to participate in athletic competition will compete for positions at the varsity and junior varsity level. ere is NO guarantee that any student in any grade (including seniors) will be selected for a spot at the varsity level. Please note the following: Playing time on a team is determined by the coach on the basis of criteria he/she establishes at the beginning of the season. ere is no guaranteed playing time at any level. A student may be dismissed from a team for reasons such as poor sportsmanship, violating team or athletic department policies, academic deficiencies, or disciplinary problems. Students may not join a team after the tenth (10 th ) day of official practice for that particular sport without the consent of the respective Director of Athletics and the Head Coach of the sport and team in question. A student who withdraws or is dismissed from an athletic team cannot rejoin that team or another team in the same season without the consent of the respective Director of Athletics. ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT PROCEDURES Palmer Trinity prides itself in having a competitive and successful athletic program which involves nearly two-thirds of the student body. e emphasis of the athletic program is on learning skills, commitment, desire, effort, and sportsmanship. It is imperative that coaches, players, students, and parents of Palmer Trinity School display the type of sportsmanship which will be remembered and valued long after contests are over. It is also important to note that, according to FHSAA regulations; a team (school) may be penalized or fined due to the unsportsmanlike conduct of fans. Our philosophy allows our athletic program to be kept in proper perspective in relation to the total school environment. e real strength of Palmer Trinity's athletic teams comes from believing that "giving one's best effort" is the foundation for success, not only in athletics, but in all things. 1. Palmer Trinity School rules and regulations are in effect for all athletes while they represent the School as members of its athletic teams. 2. All athletes are required to register through Family ID, have a parental consent form, physical exam, birth certificate, EL2 and an EL3 on file prior to participation in a sport. 3. Palmer Trinity School will adhere to all FHSAA guidelines regarding athletic eligibility. 4. Students will be responsible for all issued equipment and uniforms. Students will be financially responsible for all uniforms and equipment not returned at the end of the season. All bills must be paid or final grades will be withheld. 5. Palmer Trinity School athletes should always show good sportsmanship toward opponents, teammates, coaches, officials, and fans both on and off the field. Inappropriate language or antics on the field will not be tolerated.

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