Lebanon High School Athletic Philosophy Lebanon High School recognizes that interested students should have the opportunity to develop their potential as athletes in activities appropriate to their level of ability. In this spirit, LHS offers a program of interscholastic athletics which promotes participation for qualified students within the rules of the Indiana High School Athletic Association and Lebanon Community School Corporation. It is the goal of our school to provide such opportunity as a further means of developing intellectual, emotional and social maturity of our students, while at the same time teaching the importance of worth of teamwork and sportsmanship. LHS athletics also provide a unifying influence upon our student body and between our school and community. The athletic program is committed to the pursuit of excellence, acknowledging that the quest itself is the most significant aspect of achievement.

All terms found throughout this document italicized, highlighted AND marked with an (*) asterisk, can be found in the definitions section on page 14.

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OBJECTIVES OF THE ATHLETIC PROGRAM A. To provide a positive image of athletics at Lebanon High School. B. To strive for playing excellence that will produce strong, competitive teams within the bounds of good sportsmanship and mental health of the student-athlete. C. To provide opportunities for student-athletes to cope with problems similar to those in everyday life situations. D. To provide activities which offer the greatest benefits for the largest number of student-athletes. E. To create a desire to succeed and excel. F. To develop high ideals of fairness in all human relationships. G. To practice self-discipline and emotional maturity in learning to make decisions under pressure. H. To perform within a set of rules, thus gaining a respect for the rights of others. I. To develop an understanding of the value of activities in a balanced educational process.

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GENDER EQUITY POLICY One of the purposes of Lebanon High School athletics is to assure that every student-athlete has a fair opportunity to compete regardless of their gender. That purpose can only be achieved when there is true equality of opportunity to participate in athletics. Athletic participation is an extension of and an integral part of the educational experience for those young people who become student-athletes. Lebanon High School believes that gender equity is more than being in compliance with the law. It is a commitment to do what is right and fair for all student-athletes. It means creating an atmosphere and an environment where opportunities and resources are distributed fairly to boys and girls, an atmosphere where no person experiences discrimination on the basis of gender.

III. ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Any student-athlete enrolled in Lebanon High School who meets eligibility requirements will have the opportunity to participate in the athletic program, provided that the following rules are not violated: 1. You are a student-athlete who is or shall be twenty (20) years of age prior to or on the scheduled date of the IHSAA State Finals in that sport. 2. You play under an assumed name. 3. You accept money or merchandise directly or indirectly from athletic participation. 4. You sign a professional contract in that sport. 5. You receive in recognition for your athletic ability any award not approved by your principal or the IHSAA. 6 You use or accept merchandise as an award, prize, gift, loan or purchase such for a token sum. 7. You accept awards, medals, recognitions, gifts and honors from colleges/universities or their alumni.

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You conduct yourself in or out of school in a way that reflects discredit on your school, community or the IHSAA. You create a disruption to the discipline, good order, moral or educational environment in your school. You did not enroll in school during the first 15 days of a semester. You have been enrolled more than four consecutive years, or the equivalent (e.g. 12 semesters in a trimester, etc.) beginning with grade 9. You have represented a high school in a sport more than four years. You are absent five or more consecutive school days due to illness or injury and do not present to your principal written verification from a physician licensed to practice medicine stating that you may resume participation. You violate any of the following in-season participation rules; a.) try-outs in a sport as a prospective post-secondary school* student-athlete. b.) a practice with or against players not belonging to your school. c.) as an individual on any team other than your school team. d.) you participate as an ineligible student-athlete. e.) you attend a non-school camp*. f.) you attend and participate in a student-athlete clinic. You violate any of the following Out-of-Season participation rules: a.) in a team sport contest as a member of a non-school team* where there are more than the following number of student-athletes listed below in each sport, who have participated the previous year in a contest as a member of their school team in that sport. Basketball - 3 Volleyball - 3

Baseball - 5 Softball - 5

Football - 6 Soccer - 6

b.) attend a non-school fall sports camp and/or clinic after Monday of Week 4 (See your athletic director for specific dates.) c.) attend any other non-school camp and/or clinic after Monday of Week 5 (See your athletic director for specific dates.) 16. You have not completed the required number of separate days of organized practice in a sport under the direct supervision of the high school coaching staff preceding participation in a contest. 17. You did not pass 70% of the full credit subjects or the equivalent that a student-athlete can take in your previous grading period or have more than one F**. Semester grades take precedence. **Any student that receives an F, regardless if they remain eligible or not, a mandatory meeting will take place with the student-athlete, Head Coach, and Athletic Director to establish a suitable intervention. The uses of Study Tables and Homework Help sessions, as well as continuous monitoring of the student-athletes academic performance are examples of a suitable intervention. It will also be to the discretion of the Head Coach as to weather playing time will be compromised until passing grades have been achieved. 18. You do not have the completed certificate on file with your principal each school year, between May 1 and your first practice. 19. You transfer from one school to another primarily for athletic reasons. 20. You were not enrolled in your present high school your last semester or at a junior high school from which your high school receives its student-athletes unless: a. You are entering the 9th grade for the first time. b. You are transferring from a school district or territory with a bona fide move by your parents. c. You are a ward of the court. d. You are an orphan. e. You transfer to reside with a parent. f. Your former school closed. g. Your former school is not accredited by the state accrediting agency* in the state where the school is located. h. Your transfer was pursuant to school board mandate for redistricting.

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i. j. k. l.

You enrolled and/or attended, in error, a wrong school. You transferred from a correctional school. You are emancipated. You did not participate in any contests as a representative of another school during the preceding 365 days. m. You return to an IHSAA member school from a non-member school and reside with the same parent/s or guardian/s. n. You transfer to a member boarding school with a corresponding move from the residence of your parent/s or you transfer from a member boarding school with a corresponding move to the residence of your parent/s. o. You are a qualified foreign exchange student-athlete attending under an approved CSIET program. (For more details of eligibility, refer to Rule 19 of the IHSAA By-laws.) 21. You have been influenced by any person to retain or secure you as a student-athlete or one or both parents or guardians as residents. 22. You do NOT receive a Gold Card * from the Athletic office verifying that the paperwork is accurately filled out and on file. 23. You may not participate in more than one sport during each sport season (except cheerleading or only on mutual agreement of both coaches and approval of the Athletic Director.) 24. This is only a summary of the rules. Contact your Athletic Director for further information if you have ANY questions concerning your eligibility.

IV. THE ATHLETIC COUNCIL The Athletic Council and the school principal shall set forth any additional requirements necessary for participation in the athletic program at Lebanon High School. The Lebanon High School Athletic Council consists of all varsity head coaches at Lebanon High School plus the Athletic Director and Assistant Athletic Director. The Athletic Director will be the chairman of the council. The purpose of the organization is to oversee the total athletic program, formulate and enforce general policies in the best interests of studentathletes and the total program. V.

STUDENT ATHLETIC COUNCIL The Lebanon High School Student Athletic Council consists of 1 representative from each of the Athletic teams, Athletic Director and the Assistant Athletic Director. The purpose of this organization is to create an enjoyable working relationship between the student-athlete, his or her respective team and the Athletic Administration. The Athletic Director will be the chairman of this council, which will meet on a regular monthly basis. VI. ATHLETIC INSURANCE Lebanon High School administrators, coaches, and trainers are safety conscious and trained to instruct athletes in the safe and proper techniques of their individual sport(s). Due to the nature of athletic activity, however, injury may occur. While the school provides the opportunity for such participation, the parent retains the right of denial of such participation and must carry the responsibility for providing medical care and insurance coverage for their son or daughter. Parents are required to have an insurance policy to cover athletic injuries and the cost of treatment. Contact the Athletic Office for more information about insurance plans which can be purchased by parents through the school to cover their student athlete. In recent years the IHSAA has also carried catastrophic insurance to cover major injuries incurred during participation in approved IHSAA sports programs. More information about the IHSAA plan is available upon request at the Athletic Office.

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VII. RISK STATEMENT As you embark upon your participation in athletics at Lebanon High School there are several things of which you and your parents need to be aware: Participating in athletics presents a possibility of injury. Most injuries that occur are relatively minor scrapes, scratches, sprains, strains, etc. However, more serious injuries are possible. More serious injuries could possibly include cuts, muscle tears, tendon or ligament damage, neck and spinal cord injuries, and head injuries. It should be recognized that these conditions may require major surgery, or may result in paralysis or even death. The coaching staff of each sport will teach proper techniques for each skill and provide safe areas for practice and competition. Your awareness is imperative that these injuries are possible and that following directions can save your life. Your coaches will provide additional information regarding the risks of their respective sport. VIII. CHANGING/DROPPING SPORTS A. Athletes will be allowed to transfer from one sport to another during a given season only upon mutual agreement of both coaches and with the approval of the Athletic Director. B. Should an athlete quit a sport during the season, he or she must notify the coach immediately (in person), and will not be allowed to join another sport squad during their preseason practice. C. Turn in all school gear that has been issued as soon as possible. IX. COST TO STUDENT-ATHLETES Although it is the goal of the Athletic Department to minimize costs for families, some team sports will require an individual fee* for personal equipment that the student-athletes will be able to keep after the completion of their sport. (These fees are based on manufacturer costs and may change from year to year.)

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TRAINING ROOM (First-Aid) A. The purpose of this room is to care for and prevent athletic injuries. B. All school first-aid materials are to remain in the training room or in first-aid kits under the direction of the coach or trainer at practices or games/meets.

XI. ACADEMIC AWARDS A. LHS Scholar Athlete Awards - LHS and the Lebanon Sports Boosters* will award a scholar athlete pin to all athletes and cheerleaders who have earned a 3.2 G.P.A. or higher for the most recent grading period during their respective season. Eligibility will be based on the dates established by the Lebanon Sports Boosters. B. Outstanding Academic Athlete in Each Sport - A plaque will be awarded to that individual who has accumulated the highest G.P.A. Plaques will be given in the spring and will be based on the first semester G.P.A. C. Sagamore All-Conference Scholar Athlete Awards - The Sagamore Conference will award certificates to Junior and Senior student-athletes who are in the top 7% of their respective class. These awards will be given in the spring and eligibility will be based on 5th and 7th semester grades. (Exception: Cheerleading does not participate in this conference award.)

XII. ACADEMICS AND ATTENDANCE A. ACADEMIC 1. The Lebanon Community School Corporation has established academic guidelines specifically for student-athletes. An athlete must adhere to the F policy as earlier stated in this document and must also, comply with the following guidelines to participate: “Block 8” student-athletes who take 6 courses MUST PASS 6. “Block 8” student-athletes who take 7 courses MUST PASS 6. “Block 8” student-athletes who take 8 courses MUST PASS 7. 2.

Lebanon High School certifies eligibility on the day that grade cards are distributed to student-athletes (approximately one week after the end of the grading period).

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At the end of each grading period, grades will be used to certify eligibility. (Semester grades will be used to determine eligibility at semester breaks.) At no time will Mid-Term progress marks be used for eligibility. A scholastically ineligible athlete will not participate in contests until he or she regains their academic eligibility on the next grade card day*. An academically ineligible athlete may be considered for a letter based on their participation throughout the entire season. The student-athlete must be recommended by the coach and the Athletic Director must approve the awarding of the letter.

ATTENDANCE 1. An athlete must have an attendance record in accordance to Lebanon High School's attendance policy found in the Student Handbook*. To participate in an athletic contest, the student-athlete is expected to be in attendance the second half of the day at school the day of the contest, unless they have scheduled an approved appointment and/or college visitation. If a student-athlete is absent on Friday or the day prior to vacation he or she may participate the very next day. If a student athlete has an excused absence they may practice at their coach’s discretion on the day of the excused absence. If a student athlete has an unexcused absence they will not be permitted to practice the same day as the unexcused absence.

2. A student-athlete who is serving In School Suspension (ISS) or Out of School Suspension (OSS) will not be eligible to participate in a contest on the day of serving his or her suspension. Student-athletes serving ISS will be allowed to practice the day(s) of his or her suspension. Student-athletes serving OSS will not be allowed to practice the day(s) of his or her suspension.

XIII. ATHLETIC EQUIPMENT Each athlete will be responsible for care, and return, of all athletic equipment. Lost or damaged equipment, due to player neglect, will be paid for by the student-athlete at a fair rate determined by school officials.

XIV. SNOW DAYS – inclement weather A. In the event of school being closed because of inclement weather, all practices will be cancelled with the following exceptions: 1. In season varsity teams may practice after 12pm. 2. Permission must be granted by the Athletic Director or building Principal 3. Practice will be optional, not mandatory 4. The safety of the student-athletes in relation to driving conditions will take precedence. B.

The Superintendent, building Principal and Athletic Director will determine if athletic contests will be cancelled due to school being closed for inclement weather.

XV. TRIPS When traveling, athletes represent the school, community, and the athletic program. Proper dress will be stipulated by the coaching staff. Student-athletes will act in an acceptable manner when traveling and will conduct themselves on the bus in a manner that is above reproach. Equipment and facilities of the visiting team will be respected and cared for with the utmost respect. Any theft, breaking, defacing, or other vandalism which is purposely done may result in direct suspension from the team. All student-athletes are expected to keep the school buses clean. The respective coaches will have the final discretion on types of food or drink items allowed on the bus. All athletic trips will be carried out on school corporation owned vehicles or by school corporation employees, unless otherwise arranged by the Athletic Department. XVI. PERFORMANCE ENHANCING DRUGS Under no circumstance will a student-athlete’s use of performance enhancing drugs* be tolerated. Student-athletes must be aware of the serious health risk factors that accompany the use of these drugs and realize that use of them will constitute a drug violation consequence.

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XVII. STATEMENT OF POLICY - (ATHLETE CONDUCT) Participation in athletics at Lebanon High School is a privilege and not a right. Athletes must be good examples to other student-athletes, parents, and community members of Lebanon. With this tremendous responsibility in mind, the following is a statement policy of rules and regulations applicable to all studentathletes at Lebanon High School. A. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICIES FOR LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL Lebanon Community School Corporation recognizes the use of mood-altering illicit chemicals as a significant health problem for many youth. The use of these mood-altering chemicals results in negative effects on behavior, learning, and the total development of the person. Coaches and sponsors have a unique opportunity to observe and help the student-athletes of Lebanon High School change for the better. This goal can be best accomplished by giving those who need help a chance to redirect their lives. Therefore, the following extracurricular policy exists to help those student-athletes who are in need of assistance with a substance abuse problem. 1.

Definitions a.

Controlled Substance is any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic amphetamine, barbiturate, steroid, mood altering drug, or any intoxicant of any kind including alcoholic beverages and “near beer.” This term further includes marijuana and any other substances (look-a-likes), whether in fact such substance actually is a controlled substance.

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Confirmed Violation takes place when a student-athlete uses, possesses or transmits a controlled substance and is identified by one of the ways described below: i.) Communication from the office of the prosecuting attorney which indicates there is probable cause to support the filing of a criminal information or petition of delinquency on grounds involving possession, transfer, or use of a controlled substance. ii.) A voluntary admission of guilt of such act by the student-athlete alleged to have violated this policy. iii.) Finding by school officials, based on reasonable cause, that a student-athlete violated this policy. iv.) Positive result of the Lebanon High School Random Drug Testing Policy. Consequence of positive result will follow the Athletic Handbook as a substantiated report.

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Athletic Review Committee is a group composed of the Athletic Director, Assistant Principal, and a minimum of three head coaches, directors or sponsors. This committee exists to hear an appeal from a student-athlete relative to a penalty imposed for a substance abuse violation.

General Provisions General Provisions are provided for the purpose of governing those student-athletes who are confirmed as substance abusers. Substance abusers will be treated in a manner which provides a penalty and rehabilitation. The intent of these provisions is for the substance abuser to redirect his/her life with a goal of eliminating the use of controlled substances. In the following provisions, the term "Student-Athlete" will also include student-managers. a.

Rules regarding substance abuse violations are in effect year round; off-season and summer as well as in-season.

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Substance abuse violations are not removable as they relate to subsequent violations. All are counted and are removable only when the student-athlete graduates from Lebanon High School. Violations are carried over to high school from the middle school.

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A student-athlete not participating in an extracurricular activity at the time of a violation of this policy shall have the penalty applied to the next extracurricular activity in which he/she participates and the penalty shall remain in effect until successfully completed.

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A student-athlete who does not successfully complete a penalty during the sport/activity in which it was imposed may be required to serve the remaining penalty in full in each subsequent sport/activity in which he/she participates.

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If the penalty is not completed during the school year, the remainder may be carried over into the following school year.

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Nothing in this policy shall be construed to require the school to follow the provisions of the Due Process and Pupil Discipline Status (IC 20-8.1-5) in removing a student-athlete from participation in any extracurricular activity.

Penalty Measures –

Student-athletes that violate the substance abuse policy will also be required to attend a substance abuse awareness class in order to be reinstated. Student-athletes will be permitted to practice and travel to all contests while serving their suspension, however participation in contests at any level is prohibited.

First violation: a. If a student-athlete violates the substance policy, he/she will not be permitted to participate in a number of contests equal to 50% of an athletic season. b. Any student-athlete that violates the substance abuse policy, but does not complete the required course will not regain eligibility until the course is completed. Due to the scheduling of the substance abuse awareness class, it may be possible for studentathletes to be reinstated after serving a suspension, but prior to completion of the class.

Second violation: a.

If a student-athlete has a second violation of the substance policy, he or she will not be permitted to participate for a period of 365 Days from the date violation occurred. Upon notification of the second violation the student-athlete will be issued a reinstatement date from the Athletic Department.

Third violation: a.

If a student-athlete has a third violation of the substance policy, he or she will lose their remaining athletic eligibility while enrolled at Lebanon High School.

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Offense

Consequence (Percent of season(s) suspended)

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FIRST

50%

SECOND

365 Days

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Loss of High School Athletic Eligibility while enrolled at Lebanon HS.

Serving a Suspension For the purpose of determining the length of suspension under this policy, “an athletic season” shall be defined as the actual number of contests scheduled plus one sectional contest. Appropriate percentages will be rounded to the nearest whole number. Suspensions under this policy will take effect immediately upon the verification of any violation and will include games in succession, including any regular season tournaments. Suspensions, which cannot be fully served during an athletic season, may be carried over to the next athletic season in which the student successfully completes (i.e., an athlete may not quit or be removed from a team and count the suspension served during that sport). A student-athlete may not serve a season suspension in a sport that he/she has not participated in or already started at Lebanon High School. For example, a junior winter athlete who has not played a fall sport in his or her previous two years will not be allowed to serve his or her season suspension in a fall sport if he or she decides to participate for the fall team for the purpose of serving the suspension during this season.

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VIOLATION OF SCHOOL RULES 1. Suspension from School A student-athlete who is serving In School Suspension (ISS) or Out of School Suspension (OSS) will not be eligible to participate in a contest on the day of serving his or her suspension. Student-athletes serving ISS will be allowed to practice the day(s) of his or her suspension. Student-athletes serving OSS will not be allowed to practice the day(s) of his or her suspension. 2.

Expulsion from School In the event a student-athlete is expelled from school he/she may not practice or participate with any athletic team while serving the expulsion. Once the student-athlete is reinstated from an expulsion and has re-established his/her academic eligibility, any additional loss of athletic eligibility will be determined by the Principal and Athletic Director.

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C.

SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY (see Lebanon Student Handbook, rule 19, pg. 21.) Any form of sexual harassment by a student-athlete or student-manager will be grounds for disciplinary action.

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Sexual harassment can be observed in the following three manners: a. Verbal - The making of written or oral sexual innuendoes, suggestive comments, jokes of a sexual nature, sexual propositions, or threats to a fellow student-athlete, staff member, or other person in association with the LCSC. b. Nonverbal - Causing the placement of sexually suggestive objects, pictures or graphic commentaries in the school environment or the making of sexually suggestive or insulting gestures, sounds, leering, whistling, and the like to a fellow student-athlete, staff member, or other person associated with the LCSC. c. Physical Contact - Threatening or causing unwanted touching, contact, or attempts at same, including patting, pinching, pushing the body, or coerced sexual conduct, with a fellow student-athlete, staff member or other person associated with the LCSC.

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ANTI-HAZING MISSION STATEMENT Students who participate in extracurricular activities at Lebanon High School should do so without being subjected to any form of hazing. Hazing is defined as any humiliating or dangerous activity required by a group or members of the group, which is not part of the group’s purpose. The individual may or may not agree with the hazing action. If you feel you or someone you know is a victim of hazing, report this immediately to your sponsor, coach, or athletic director. Hazing will not be tolerated in any form, and individuals who initiate or participate in hazing will be disciplined. Hazing is against Indiana law, and the local police department may be involved depending on the severity of the incident.

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UNSPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR A Lebanon High School student-athlete will be suspended at least 10% of the season up to loss of high school athletic eligibility while enrolled at Lebanon High School by the Athletic Director or building Principal with a recommendation from his or her coach for any of the following violations. Each violation will be treated on an individual basis.

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Possession or use of tobacco* in any form (anytime and anywhere) while enrolled in Lebanon High School. 2. The use of violence, force, noise, coercion, threats, intimidation, passive resistance, or other conduct constituting an interference with the athletic program. 3. Damage or theft involving school and/or private property. 4. Intentionally causing bodily harm to fellow student-athletes or school employees. 5. Intimidating any student-athlete with the intent of obtaining money. 6. Possessing weapons. 7. Violations of local, state or federal laws. 8. Failing in a substantial number of instances to comply with the directions of coaches and/or rules of the athletic program and the school. 9. Violating the curfew* restrictions, as set by the team Head Coach and Athletic Department. 10. Using profanity or other vulgar, obscene behavior at any time while representing Lebanon High School as a student-athlete. 11. Displaying disrespectful, rude behavior toward fellow students, teachers, administrators and community members. 12. Portraying an appearance that conflicts with the coach’s or Athletic Department’s policies.

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F.

CONDUCT AND CHARACTER STATEMENT Students shall not be eligible to participate as athletes, student staff for athletic teams, cheerleaders, or stuntmen who at any time, in or out of school: • Do not represent our school in a becoming manner, or • Exhibit habits, conduct, or character such as to reflect discredit upon our school; as determined by the athletic director Length of suspension will be determined by the athletic director and head coach and cannot be appealed at any time.

G. PRACTICE AND/OR CONTEST ATTENDANCE Within each sport, there will be specific policies regarding missed practices and/or contests that the student-athletes will be informed of at the start of the season. Student-athletes are expected to advise their respective coaches, in advance, if they cannot be at a practice and/or contest for any reason. (Out of necessity in some sports, practices must be held during school vacations. Each sport will have specific policies regarding missed practices during these times, and the studentathletes will be informed of the policies and disciplinary action at the beginning of the season.)

XVIII. LEBANON HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC AWARDS The varsity awards for baseball, basketball, football, track, golf, wrestling, swimming, cross country, tennis, volleyball, softball and soccer shall be a block “L”. When a varsity participant has met all qualifications and receives approval, he/she shall be awarded a block “L”. Only one “L” and only one garment may be supplied for each individual varsity winner. Subsequent awards may be denoted by chenille emblems and service chevrons. Injured and/or seasonally ill student-athletes, who are medically excused, may or may not receive awards. (1) A student-athlete who meets all performance and good standing requirements before being injured or becoming seasonally ill can letter through the regular process. (2) An athlete in good standing who is injured or becomes seasonally ill before meeting performance requirements may or may not letter. The head coach will determine whether to present a performance award or letter to that athlete. (3) A student-athlete who meets all performance requirements and ends the season in good standing, but serves a suspension at any time during the season may be eligible to earn a letter. (4) All LHS athletic awards are given with the approval of the Head Coach and Athletic Director. A.

REQUIREMENTS FOR VARSITY LETTER AWARDS BY ATHLETES The Head Varsity Coach may at any time waive these requirements and letter an athlete at their discretion. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.

Football-A student-athlete must have participated in 16 or more quarters Basketball-A student-athlete must participate in at least 33% of all quarters. Track-A student-athlete who wins 45 or more points in interschool competition may be awarded a track letter. Baseball/Softball-A student-athlete who has participated in a total of 1/3 of all innings played may be awarded a baseball or softball letter. Golf-A student-athlete who has participated in 2/3 of all meets may be awarded a golf letter. Cross Country-A student-athlete must participate in 50% of all varsity meets and be among the top 7 varsity runners. Wrestling-A student-athlete must win at least 50% of the entire varsity scheduled matches. Soccer-A student-athlete must have participated in 60% of all halves. Swimminga. A student-athlete will letter if they accumulate an average of 3 points per regular varsity meet. Divers must average 1/3 of the swimmers total. b. A student-athlete will letter if they are one of the two top Lebanon finishers or finish in the top 12 overall in an event at the Sagamore Conference or Sectional meets. c. A student-athlete will letter if they are a state contender.

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10. Tennis-A student-athlete who has participated in 50% of all varsity matches may receive a letter in tennis. 11. Volleyball-A student-athlete who has participated in a minimum of 50% of the varsity games may be awarded a volleyball letter. 12. Cheerleading-A cheerleader who cheers TWO (2) seasons may be awarded a letter. 13. Tiger Tenders and Managers-A student-manager who has been part of the same sports team for TWO (2) years may be awarded a letter. B.

HONORARY AWARDS Awards are, also, given in each sport to those athletes who have earned distinction as being the most outstanding in a particular category chosen by, either coaches or fellow teammates. 1.

Fall Awards a.

Cross Country 1) 2) 3)

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Football 1) Outstanding Offensive Back 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8)

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Most Valuable Player Mental Attitude Most Improved Player

Volleyball 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

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Most Valuable Player Most Improved Player Mental Attitude

Tennis 1) 2) 3)

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Most Valuable Player Second Low Medalist Ulen Country Club Mental Attitude Award

Soccer 1) 2) 3)

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Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Defensive Player Rod Skeen Mental Attitude Award Most Improved

Golf 1) 2) 3)

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Outstanding Offensive Lineman Outstanding Defensive Back Outstanding Defensive Lineman Most Improved Athlete Outstanding Special Team Chris Watson Mental Attitude Award Terry Weeks Outstanding Sophomore Football Player Award

Football (freshmen) 1) 2) 3) 4)

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Most Improved Most Valuable Runner Mental Attitude

Most Valuable Player Mental Attitude Outstanding Offensive Player Outstanding Defensive Player Most Improved Player

Volleyball (Freshmen) 1) 2)

Most Valuable Most Improved

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Winter Awards a.

Basketball 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)

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Basketball (Freshmen) 1) 2) 3) 4)

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Most Valuable Swimmer Most Improved Swimmer Mental Attitude

Cheerleading 1) 2) 3)

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Vic Jones Most Valuable Wrestler Joe Gibson Mental Attitude Award Most Pins Most Takedowns Most Improved

Swimming 1) 2) 3)

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Most Improved Best Defender Highest Free Throw Percentage Mental Attitude

Wrestling 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

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Leading Rebounder Highest Free Throw Percentage Most Valuable Player Mental Attitude Best Defensive Player Reserve Most Improved Player Reserve Mental Attitude Award

Most Improved Most Valuable Mental Attitude

Spring Awards a.

Baseball 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

b.

Baseball (Freshmen) 1) 2) 3)

c.

Best Defense Most Improved Mental Attitude

Softball 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)

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Lowest Earned Run Average David Limp A. C. E. (highest fielding percentage) Award Highest Batting Average Most Improved Danny Walker Mental Attitude Award

Lowest Earned Run Average Defensive Player of the Year Offensive Player of the Year Most Improved Mental Attitude

Track 1) Most Improved Athlete 2) 3) 4)

Most Valuable (Field Events) Most Valuable (Running Events) Mental Attitude

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C. SENIOR ATHLETIC AWARDS A plaque or framed certificate will be given to any senior student-athlete who has lettered at least 6 times during his/her high school career or earned 4 letters in the same sport. The award will list the sports in which the athlete lettered.

D. BEST ALL AROUND ATHLETE (GIRL AND BOY) This award will be given to the senior boy and girl who have won the most letters during his and her high school career at LHS. If a tie should occur, the Athletic Council will vote, as a tie breaker, for that athlete who best demonstrated good sportsmanship, effective leadership, and high scholarship. Final approval of this award will be made by the Athletic Director and Athletic Council.

XIV. NCAA CLEARINGHOUSE If your student athlete plans to enroll in college following high school and wishes to participate in collegiate athletics, his/her initial eligibility status must be determined by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. To be certified by the Clearinghouse, the prospective student-athlete must: 1. 2. 3.

Graduate from high school with a GPA of at least a 2.0 in a core curriculum. Earn a sum score of at least a 68 on the ACT or a combined score of at least 820 on the SAT. Get a current NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student-Athlete from your guidance counselor and complete the Student Release Form (SRF) and send with the fee payment no earlier than after you have completed your junior year in high school. It is the prospective student-athlete’s responsibility to make sure the Clearinghouse has the necessary documents to be certified. You may access your high school’s list of approved core courses through the NCAA website; www.NCAA.org or you may obtain the list from your guidance counselor. You should work closely with your guidance counselor as soon as your freshman year is completed; to be sure you are taking the required core curriculum courses for NCAA eligibility. Also, you should communicate with your coach your desire to participate in collegiate sports, as they can help you prepare for and search for an appropriate college opportunity.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question #1: Can I practice with my team when the season begins if I have my physical but not my other paper work turned in? Answer: NO. You will not be able to practice at all with your team until you receive a Gold Card from the Athletic Office and then you can turn it in to your coach and participate. Question #2: Would my eligibility be in jeopardy if I attended a party that had alcohol and drugs, but I did not take or use any of them? Answer: Your eligibility would not be taken away, however, if you decided to stay at the party, you are telling others that this behavior is acceptable by an LHS student-athlete and if your presence is discovered, you would be held accountable for violating a team curfew rule. The best thing would be to leave immediately.

Question #3: How do I know if I have qualified to “letter” in my sport? Answer: Each sport has its own specific requirements. In your handbook under Section XVl and subset “A” you will find out if you have met the requirements. Question #4: I lettered my sophomore year in a sport, but did not play that sport my junior year. Will I lose that letter? Answer: No. An athlete is awarded a letter for the accomplishments of that season and not playing the following would not jeopardize them from their previous accomplishments. Question #5: I have taken a full course load but received an F and a D in two classes. Will I be removed from the team? Answer: No. A student-athlete may still participate if they have taken 8 courses and passed at least 7. You would be able to continue your eligibility, however, you will be required to meet with the Athletic Director to discuss the “F” you received and steps to improve that grade. Question #6: I woke up at 9am and arrived to school at 10:30am. Will I still be able to participate in today’s game? Answer: Yes. A student-athlete is expected to be in attendance at school AT LEAST for the last half of the day. However, each sport may have more specific detailed rules on this matter, so it is important to meet with your respective Head Coach on this issue.

Question #7: I have a doctor’s appointment at 1:15pm and I don’t think I will be back until school is out. Will I still be eligible to play in tonight’s game? Answer: Yes. A medical appointment will not jeopardize your eligilibility to play, unless you are not given medical clearance to participate. Question #8: Do I have to consent to a random drug test to participate? Answer: Yes. You will not receive your Gold Card from the Athletic Department unless you have signed the Drug Consent form. Question #9: Can I turn in a physical form from my doctor’s office, even though; it is not on the IHSAA official form? Answer: No. ONLY the official IHSAA form will be accepted. You can pick one up at the Athletic Office prior to your physical appointment.

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Question #10: I had a physical right before Baseball started. Will I need to get another physical before Cross-country begins? Answer: Yes. As mandated by the IHSAA, the physical you received for baseball expires as of st st May 1 in that school year. After May 1 , and anytime prior to your first cross-country practice, you will have to get another physical, which will be valid for the remainder of the school year. Question #11: I am member of the Tiger Tenders. Will I still need to get a physical? Answer: No, however, you still must pick up a Gold Card, from the Athletic Department, which will require you to have completed all the other paperwork.

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DEFINITIONS


Post-secondary school- Any college, university or other educational institution.
Non-school camp- Any sports-centered camp that is not affiliated with Lebanon High School. Examples of this would be independent shooting camps, batting instructional camps and/or golf camps.
Non-school team- Any team that is not affiliated with Lebanon High School. Examples of these teams may be a summer indoor soccer league or an independent basketball team competing in a national tournament.
State accrediting agency- The governing body of a state that dictates and determines rules from that respective state. In Indiana it is the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
Gold Card- The verification card that must be obtained from the Athletic Office and presented to the head coach PRIOR to participation on that respective team. Three items must be on file in the athletic office in order to obtain your Gold Card. 1.) IHSAA Physical signed by parents, athlete, and Medical Doctor, 2.) Signed Consent Form from the Athletic Handbook, 3.) Random Drug Testing Consent Form signed by parents and athlete. The drug form only needs to be filled out one time during your athletic career at LHS. Once you are issued a Gold Card you will be entered into the database and will not need to receive a separate Gold Card for each season you participate.
Individual fee- A fee that may be required for the purchase of additional equipments, such as shoes, bags and warm-ups, etc.
Lebanon Sports Boosters- The acting body of Athletic Boosters for the Lebanon High School Athletic department, who meet monthly to discuss purchases and methods of assisting the high school sports teams.
Grade card day- The day, established by the Lebanon Community School Corporation calendar, in which academic Grade cards are distributed.
Student Handbook- The Lebanon High School Student Handbook.
Performance enhancing drugs- Any drug that increases stamina, strength and/or agility.
Tobacco- Manufactured products of tobacco, such as cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and smokeless tobacco.
Curfew- A particular time, and or location for which student-athletes are required to adhere to. For example, the time they are to be at home in the evening and/or locations in which their standing as a student-athlete would be jeopardized.

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IHSAA Insurance Information** Dear Parent, The Indiana High School Athletic Association has purchased Lifetime Catastrophic Accident Insurance for the school year. This plan is provided through National Sports Underwriters, a division of K&K Insurance Group Inc. of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The following is a general summary of benefits provided by the Lifetime Catastrophe Injury Insurance Program. It is not meant to be a complete explanation of all provisions of the policy. Copies of the policy are available from the office of the IHSAA.

Who Is A Covered Participant? All students who suffer catastrophic injury while participating as a team member in a covered event of a participating school. Covered students include student athletes, student managers, student trainers, student cheerleaders or student participants, if applicable. What Is A Covered Event? A covered event means interscholastic competition that is authorized, sanctioned or scheduled by the IHSAA. Included in this coverage is school-supervised, game related activities and related covered travel as defined in the policy. What Is Covered Travel? Covered travel means team or group travel by participants in a covered event. 1. Directly to or from a covered event. 2. Authorized by the participating school; and 3. Supervised by staff members or designated representatives of the participating school. What Is A Catastrophic Injury? A catastrophic injury is an injury sustained by a covered participant as a result of a covered accident. A covered accident is an accident which occurs to a covered participant: 1. while participating in a covered event 2. during covered travel 3. During a temporary stay at the location of a covered event held away from the location of the student’s school, which results in bodily injury to a student for which the student incurs $25,000 or more of medical, dental, or rehabilitation expenses within 2 years from the date of the covered accident (hereafter called the deductible). Description of Coverage After the deductible, this program will pay benefits to a covered participant for covered losses in excess of other valid and collectible insurance. Benefits are paid regardless of liability. No waiver/release is required to receive such benefits. This program also has an aggregate limit of $1,000,000. Benefit Highlights For Covered Losses Are As Follows: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Accident Medical Expense Benefit: 100% of reasonable, customary, and necessary covered expenses. Two (2) year incurred period in which to meet the deductible. $10,000 Accidental Death & Dismemberment. $30,000 Home Health Care Benefit per calendar year. Optional Coverage Available An individual school or district may, by application and payment of additional premium, purchase optional coverage for school sponsored student activities not under the jurisdiction of the Indiana High School Athletic Association. General Exclusions And Limitations This policy does not cover any loss excluded by the policy. You must refer to the policy for exclusions. 1. Self-destruction or attempts of self-destruction while sane, or intentionally self-inflicted injury; 2. The attempt by the covered participant to commit a felony; 3. The covered participant being intoxicated; 4. The use by the covered participant of drugs or narcotics unless used as prescribed by a doctor for a condition other than drug addiction; 5. Illness and disease, except; a. as may be specifically provided for in the policy; b. as may result from an injury sustained in a covered accident; c. a cardiovascular accident, stroke or other similar traumatic event caused by exertion while participating in a covered event; d. the aggravation of a condition such as tendonitis, strains, sprains and other similar conditions caused by exertion while participating in a covered event; 6. War, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, civil war, rebellion, insurrection or Insurgencies. 7. Nuclear risk or incident

The above list is a general summary of benefits provided by the Lifetime Catastrophic Accident Insurance Program. It is not meant to be a complete explanation of all provisions of the policy or the specific benefits. No coverage is extended and no representations are made, except by the policy and/or certificate. Reporting Potential Claim Occurrences During Policy Period If a student suffers accidental injury under the above described circumstances which might exceed $25,000 in medical expenses within a 2 year period from the date of injury, contact the Agent at the address listed below and instructions for filing the school’s claim will be forwarded to the school district. **This is not a policy but a brief description of coverage. For more details, contact: National Sports Underwriters, Inc. PO Box 2338 1712 Magnavox Way, Ft. Wayne, Indiana 46801

Phone Number (219) – 459-5642 IHSAA Contact Representative: Scott E. Lunsford Fax Number (219) – 459-5120

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