Palmer Trinity School

{ 87 } 6. No student may participate in any school-sponsored activity or athletic event, including practices and/ or rehearsals, unless he or she has been in attendance at least three (3) full periods. A student who has an early dismissal due to illness will not be permitted to participate in any after school activities that day. Athletes and their parents are expected to schedule non-school activities (doctor appointments, etc.) so that academic classes are not missed. e respective Director of Athletics will make the final determination of eligibility to play. 7. Team transportation for all sports will be provided by Palmer Trinity School. Following an away game, players may be permitted to return home with their parent(s) or guardian, as long as the Head Coach is informed and the self transportation log has been signed. All other transportation arrangements must be approved 48 hours in advance by the Upper School Dean of Students and Director of Athletics. 8. Generally, Varsity and Junior Varsity athletic practices will begin 30 minutes after the final academic period ends each day. Field and gym space is shared and may require later practice sessions. Varsity and Junior Varsity athletes will report, 30 minutes after the final academic period ends, to a study hall with their coach if a later practice session is scheduled. Practice times may vary based on weather, space availability and other unforeseen circumstances. Always check the entire season schedule online. 9. Palmer Trinity School has secondary accident insurance coverage on all student athletes. e secondary accident insurance works in conjunction with a primary health insurance plan. All athletes should carry primary health Insurance. Any questions should be directed to the Business Office. 10. Athletes may earn a three (3) sport jacket for participation in three (3) Varsity sports in one school year. Junior Varsity and Team Manager does not count towards three sport jacket eligibility. 11. A coach must be present at all team meetings and practices, or for any use of athletic equipment and facilities by athletes. Parents and/or private coach may not hold practice sessions/training/ conditioning on PTS Campus. 12. No athlete will be permitted to quit an athletic team during the course of the school year in order to participate on another team without the written consent of the respective Director of Athletics. Note: If an athlete should quit, become academically ineligible, or behaviorally ineligible during a season, that athlete will forfeit all rights to awards. 13. A student who voluntarily quits a team or who is removed for disciplinary reasons will not be allowed to participate on another PTS team without the permission of the respective Director of Athletics. 14. Student athletes are permitted to wear the team t-shirt or jersey provided by the athletic department with uniform bottoms on Spirit Days. All other attire must be approved by the Athletic Director and Dean of Students. 15. All players must be cleared by a doctor to return to play. Doctor's clearance shall be provided to the School Nurse and Athletic Trainer. 16. After the Head Coach has submitted his/her final roster to the Athletic Department each athlete will be assigned a sports locker based on availability. All Palmer Trinity locker policies apply to student-athletes and the locker room. See Lockers for additional details. Athletes are to secure all personal belongings. 17. All Upper School Athletes are expected to attend the Athletic Awards Ceremony. Parents and Athletes must RSVP to attend.

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