Team Rules  Code of Conduct

Team Rules

Jefferson Twp. High School Bowling Team

2007 – 2008 Season

1. Each student is responsible for his/her own transportation to and from practices and matches.

2. Jefferson Township High School will provide uniform shirts. Students must wear these shirts to compete at any match. The full uniform includes the shirt provided and a pair of black or khaki dress pants. No jeans allowed. Girls may wear dress shorts or skirt (no higher than 3 inches above the knee) and nylons must be worn if choosing this attire. Also, no jeans are allowed during practices.

3. All visitors and spectators will remain on concourse out of bowlers’ area during practices and matches. Athletes are to stay in the bowlers’ area at all times unless excused by the coach. Interaction with anyone other than the coach, teammates or opponents during practices and matches is prohibited.

4. When the coach is addressing the team or group of players, no one else is talking.
   • 1^st Offense – Counseling with coach
   • 2^nd Offense – Sit out rest of practice or match (choice #1) OR give immediate talk to team about importance of listening (choice #2)
   • 3^rd Offense – Sit out next two matches
   • 4^th Offense – Dismissal from team

    

5. Tardiness to practice:
   • 1^st Offense – Counseling with coach
   • 2^nd Offense – Sit out next match (or practice if early in preseason), but still must be present (choice #1) OR write 500 word essay on aspect of bowling as determined by coach (choice #2)
   • 3^rd Offense – Sit out next two matches, but still must be present
   • 4^th Offense – Dismissal from team

    

6. Unexcused absence from practice:
   • 1^st Offense – Sit out next match (or practice if early in preseason), but still must be present (choice #1) OR write 1,000 word essay on aspect of bowling as determined by coach (choice #2)
   • 2^nd Offense – Sit out next two matches (or first two matches if early in preseason), but still must be present
   • 3^rd Offense – Dismissal from team

    

7. Tardiness to match:
   • 1^st Offense – Sit out that match, but still must remain
   • 2^nd Offense – Sit out that match and next match, but still must be present
   • 3^rd Offense – Dismissal from team

    

8. Unexcused absence from a match:
   • 1^st Offense – Counseling with coach and sit out next two matches, but still must be present
   • 2^nd Offense – Dismissal from team

    

9. Not in FULL UNIFORM for match:
   • 1^st Offense – Sit out that match, but still must remain
   • 2^nd Offense – Sit out that match plus next match, but still must be present
   • 3^rd Offense – Dismissal from team

    

10. Drug and alcohol use is strictly prohibited. Refer to Jefferson Twp. High School Student Handbook.

11. Swearing or abusive language / Abuse of bowling center equipment / Bad Attitude / Unsportsmanlike conduct:
    • 1^st Offense – Counseling with coach
    • 2^nd Offense – Sit out rest of match or practice (choice #1) OR give five minute presentation to team on sportsmanship, respect and positive attitude (choice #2)
    • 3^rd Offense – Sit out next two matches (or next two practices if early in preseason), but still must be present
    • 4^th Offense – Dismissal from team

     

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    Code of Conduct

    Jefferson Twp. High School Bowling Team

     

    As the coach of the Jefferson Township High School Bowling Team, I support the principles set forth in this Code of Conduct. This Code of Conduct applies during all practices, matches and any other “official events” as defined by Jefferson Twp. High School and is in effect from the time the student departs their home for the event, to the time they return from the event to their home. It is further expected that all individuals live by the principles of this Code of Conduct at all other times. With that understanding, I pledge that….

     

    1. I will, at all times, uphold the spirit of competition and fair play in a manner which will bring credit and honor to my Coach, my teammates, my opponents, Jefferson Twp. High School and myself.
    2. I will, at all times, abide by all of the rules which govern any of the events in which I compete in the true spirit of sportsmanship.
    3. I will be financially responsible for any damage to person or property found to be caused by me or resulting from my participation, either passive or active.
    4. I will be responsible for my personal belongings at all times.
    5. I will wear the uniform shirt provided by Jefferson Twp. High School.
    6. I will attend all meetings, practices and competitions unless excused by my Coach.
    7. I will, both on and off the lanes, display a respectful attitude in the presence of my Coach, teammates, competitors, spectators and the public.