WESTISLE’S ATHLETIC & EXTRACURRICULAR
POLICY

Westisle has a large variety of extracurricular activities in which students may participate. These are meant to be fun and growth experiences for the students to help to round out their high school education. It is here that many fond memories of high school are made. There is a certain commitment for students entering into extracurricular activities. The following policy deals with sporting events as well as attending conferences, band, drama, exchange trips, intramurals, SADD, Students Council, yearbook, youth parliament, and any other activities and clubs at the school.

1. Coaches must have Level I Canadian Coaching Course (Theory) or be willing to take it within 2 years (PEISAA will pay the cost.)

2. All teams/groups/clubs (including the band) should operate on the principle that the team is a class away from the school. The conduct of the team/group members must be the same as what is expected of them in school (reasonable and responsible behavior).

3. A participant must be present for the full school day when a game is being played or a performance is being given that day (or if there is a practice being held). If a student is absent from school, they will not be allowed to participate unless there is a very good explanation.

4. Dress for games, home and away, must include dress pants, skirts or dresses. Blue jeans are not permitted. A shirt and tie are to be worn by men.

5.Eligibility

All those who participate on school Interscholastic teams are referred to as student-athletes. As such, student-athletes are expected to be passing all of their courses, and take an active role in the classroom. Any student-athlete failing more than one out of their four courses are ineligible to participate in extracurricular activities until such time that they have shown they have turned things around (This will be based upon the most recent marking period). A student may be placed on an Academic Contract as well. When the student is on “contract” their complete academic history will be assessed and taken into account when making determination on their eligibility to play or take part in extracurricular activities.

Any student-athlete may appeal the decisions of the Athletic Department before the Extracurricular/Academic Council. Student-athletes are always expected to be trying their hardest and completing the work in the course(s) they are failing. Attendance, attitude and full participation in class will also be considered in any decision made by the Athletic Department or Extracurricular/Academic Council.

Students on “contract” must adhere to the conditions of the contract. It must be turned in daily, and positive feedback is expected. Negative feed back will be addressed immediately and subsequent negative feedback may lead to the dismissal of student-athlete from extracurricular activity.

6. Anyone quitting an extracurricular team or club without a reasonable excuse or who does not show up for the Provincial Championships/major competitions (especially dual and individual sports) must be reported to the Athletic/Extracurricular Director(s). The individual will be liable for suspension from all extracurricular activities for one calendar year.

7. There will be NO SMOKING on the school buses, in or around schools, rinks, and playing fields.

8. There will be NO DRINKING at any school activities including trips. Anyone found drinking will be suspended from the team and from school and possibly all other extracurricular activities for a period of time as per alcohol & drug use policy below.

9. Athletes must pay an athletic fee of $20.00 to the coach before the first league game. This fee is to be paid only once during the school year. The fee will be used to finance athletic activities (e.g. awards banquet).

10. All students involved in extracurricular activities are to take part in the school fund raiser.

An information form is to be signed by both the student and parent/guardian so each can acknowledge the Extra-curricular Activities Policy for Westisle Composite High School. Please return the completed information form to the appropriate coach/advisor at the beginning of each sport/activity.

Westisle Team Policy:

“A” Teams

-“A” teams are to be “developmental, and as such will be comprised of primarily Grade 10 & 11 athletes who demonstrate the same commitment as “AA” athletes.

-“A” team may carry one or two Grade 12 athletes who can demonstrate positive leadership and can make a significant athletic contribution.

-“A” teams will carry an appropriate number of player substitutes. One or two substitutes will not be considered appropriate.

-Grade 12 athletes will not be used to fill up an “A” team roster.

-“A” teams will expect all athletes to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness before acceptance on any “A” team.

"AA" Teams

-“AA” teams are to be Elite Athletically Competitive Team: competing at the highest level in the province, in short, our best athletes.

-“AA” teams expect a high level of commitment from its athletes, firstly academically, secondly in time and fitness.

-“AA” teams will expect all athletes to demonstrate a reasonable level of fitness before acceptance on any “AA” team.