ATHLETIC HANDBOOK

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Student participation in any of the twenty-four Cheyenne Mountain High

School Athletic Programs and the one pilot program, girls wresting, is a

privilege. With this privilege comes certain responsibilities as student

athletes not only represent CMHS while participating in practices or

contests, but also Cheyenne Mountain School District 12 while in their

classrooms, school hallways and in our community. Cheyenne Mountain

High School Athletes are expected to observe the athletic code of conduct

outlines within this handbook. It remains in effect 365 days per year, 7

days per week and 24-hours per day.

2020-2021

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A MESSAGE FROM THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT

Cheyenne Mountain High School has a long and rich tradition of excellence

in academics, athletics and the fine arts. Ninety-nine CHSAA Athletic

State Team Championships have been awarded to Cheyenne Mountain

High School teams. A nationally recognized Blue Ribbon School, winner of

the John Irwin School of Excellence award every year since the award’s

inception and continually ranked in the top ten high schools in Colorado,

Cheyenne Mountain High School creates an atmosphere allowing students

to reach their highest potential.

This updated Cheyenne Mountain High School Athletic Handbook is

intended to assist you in your personal athletic experience at Cheyenne

Mountain High School. In addition to being a reference for important

dates, fees, etc, policies are included of which you need to be aware. Prior

to participating in any of the twenty-four athletic programs offered, both

parent and student-athlete signatures are required on the 2020-2021

Cheyenne Mountain High School Athletic Participation Form

acknowledging understanding and acceptance of all material

included.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email, call or stop by

our office. We look forward to supporting you as a Cheyenne Mountain

High School athlete in 2020-2021!

Your Athletic Department Team,

Kris Roberts AP/Athletic Director [email protected] 719-630-6100 x1012 719-630-4115 475-6117 (fax) Kim Bufkin Athletic Secretary [email protected] 719-630-6100 x1011 719-630-4115 475-6117 (fax) Margaret McNelis Athletic Assistant [email protected]

719-475-6110 x1023

719-630-4115 475-6117 (fax)

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CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 12 MISSION STATEMENT

Is to foster a culture that develops well-rounded student athletes while encouraging school spirit and community pride through positive experiences for participants and spectators.

Our Values:

▪ At Cheyenne Mountain High School, we value access for all students to high quality

interscholastic athletic programs.

▪ We strive to model and provide opportunities that help student athletes learn Teamwork,

Respect, and Sportsmanship and develop individual Work Ethic, Commitment and Perseverance.

▪ As Indians we bear special responsibility to the native people we represent with our

namesake. We are committed to invoking the Indians name Responsibly. Our Strategic Priorities:

Provide access to high quality programs for all students who want to participate

▪ We will cultivate interest and begin developing athletic literacy through high quality youth

programs.

▪ We will encourage multi-sport participation by all student athletes.

▪ We will support highly competitive varsity programs as well as sub-varsity programs

focused on player development.

Model and promote responsible use of the Indians Mascot

▪ We will maintain consistency and fidelity to approved logos and graphics.

▪ We will avoid stereotyping Native Americans through characterizations and other

representations.

▪ We will respect Native American customs, cultures and symbols by not attempting to

imitate them.

Build school spirit and community pride

▪ We will collaborate with parents and community partners on events to engage the public in

Cheyenne Mountain High School activities.

▪ We will implement a program-wide approach to fundraising and recognizing generous

donor support.

We expect every school, every classroom, every student to achieve.

No exceptions. No excuses.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 6 2020-2021 IMPORTANT DATES Page 7 2020-2021 PARTICIPATION FEES Page 8 CHSAA-SANCTIONED SPORTS AT CMHS CHSAA BYLAWS

CMSD 12 ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE Page 9

PRE-SPORT PARTICIPATION Page 10

ATHLETIC FEE REFUNDS ATHLETIC PASSES

COMMUNICATION – RAINED OUT / PPAC WEBSITE ACADEMIC ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

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REGAINING ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY Page 13

TRANSFERS

DUAL-PARTICIPATION SCHOOL AND CLUB TEAMS SPORTSMANSHIP AND SPECTATOR CONDUCT

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FIGHTING OR ALTERCATIONS AT CONTESTS Page 15

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS / CONDUCT AND ELIGIBILITY Page 16

HAZING

NONDISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARRASSMENT Page 17

VIOLENT AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR BULLYING AND THREATS

SCHOOL SUSPENSION 50% ATTENDANCE RULE

MAKE-UP WORK REQUIREMENT – ATHLETIC ABSENCE CONCESSIONS/UNIFORMS

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STUDENT PHOTOS, VIDEO IMAGES INDIVIDUAL TEAM RULES & REGULATIONS

LETTERING

END OF SEASON BANQUETS NCAA SIGNINGS

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INJURIES, PHYSICIAN PERMISSION RETURN TO PLAY IMPACT BASELINE TESTING

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2020-2021 CMHS ATHLETIC IMPORTANT DATES

FALL SPORTS

Registration Begins Monday, July 27

Registration Deadline – Boys Golf Thursday, July 30

Fall Season Official Start – Boys Golf Monday, August 3

Registration Deadline – 3 days prior to official start Wednesday, August 5

Fall Season Official Start (Registration not accepted) Monday, August 10

Late Registration Begins Tuesday, August 11

Summer School Coursework Completion/Transcripted Monday, August 31

CHSAA Regain Dates, 1:00pm Grade Check

Boys Golf Monday, August 31

Boys Tennis and Cheer Monday, September 21

Cross Country, Field Hockey and Softball Monday, September 28

Football, Soccer and Volleyball Monday, October 5

CMHS 3 – Week Eligibility Start (Monday): 9/14, 10/5, 10/26 and 11/16 Grades used to determine eligibility reported the previous Thursday.

WINTER SPORTS

Registration Begins Monday, October 26

Registration Deadline – 3 days prior to official start Wednesday, November 11

Winter Season Official Start (Registration not accepted) Monday, November 16

CHSAA Regain Dates, 1:00pm Grade Check Monday, November 16

Late Registration Begins Tuesday, November 17

CMHS 3 – Week Eligibility Start (Monday): 11/16, 12/10, 2/1, 2/22 and 3/15

Grades used to determine eligibility reported the previous Thursday. 1st Semester grades

posting will end the 12/10 eligibility period, and begin the first 3 – week grading period of 2nd Semester.

SPRING SPORTS

Registration Begins Monday, February 8

Registration Deadline – 3 days prior to official start Wednesday, February 24

Spring Season Official Start (Registration not accepted) Monday, March 1

Late Registration Begins Tuesday, March 2

CHSAA Regain Dates, 1:00pm Grade Check Monday, March 8

CMHS 3 – Week Eligibility Start (Monday): 3/15, 4/12, 5/3 and 5/21 (Friday) Grades used to determine eligibility reported the previous Thursday.

**NCAA NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT (NLI) SIGNINGS* CMHS KIVA**

See Page 18 for policy regarding participation

FUTURE FRESHMEN ORIENTATION (ALL Sports Represented)

CMHS ATHLETIC AWARDS – LLOYD SHAW AUDITORIUM Sunday, May 23, 2021

CMHS BOOSTER CLUB MEETINGS:

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Monday of every month September thru April, 12:00pm, CMHS Main

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CMHS 2020-2021 ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION FEES

FALL

PARTICIPATION FEE* ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS*** (ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL COST)

CHEER $345.00 Travel Suit $200.00, Apparel $380.00

CROSS COUNTRY - BOYS $160.00 Warm Up - $120.00

CROSS COUNTRY - GIRLS $160.00 Warm Up - $120.00

FIELD HOCKEY $210.00 Backpack - $70.00

FOOTBALL $300.00 Girdle $25.00, Helmet **

GOLF - BOYS $570.00

SOCCER – BOYS $310.00

SOFTBALL $285.00

TENNIS - BOYS $155.00

VOLLEYBALL - GIRLS $275.00 Warm Up Jacket $65.00 (Varsity)

WINTER

PARTICIPATION

FEE* ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS*** (ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL COST)

BASKETBALL – BOYS $335.00 Shooting Shirts $40.00

BASKETBALL – GIRLS $335.00 Shooting Shirts $30.00, Travel Suit $125.00

ICE HOCKEY $475.00 Helmet $100.00, Jersey $75.00, Socks $30.00

SWIM/DIVE – GIRLS $220.00 Team Warm Up $75.00

WRESTLING $290.00 Team T-shirt, LS Shirt, Shorts, Bag $215.00

SPRING

PARTICIPATION

FEE* ADDITIONAL PERSONAL ITEMS*** (ONE-TIME ADDITIONAL COST)

BASEBALL $335.00

GOLF – GIRLS $500.00

LACROSSE – BOYS $305.00 Helmet

LACROSSE – GIRLS $240.00 Travel Suit $150.00

SOCCER – GIRLS $310.00 Backpack $70.00

SWIM/DIVE – BOYS $220.00 Team Warm Up $75.00

TENNIS – GIRLS $155.00 Skirt $50.00

TRACK & FIELD – BOYS $170.00 Warm Up $120.00

TRACK & FIELD – GIRLS $170.00 Warm Up $120.00

VOLLEYBALL - BOYS $300.00 Warm Up Jacket $65.00 (Varsity)

*Athletic Participation Fees vary by sport and are reviewed every two years. ** Helmet cost determined by athlete choice (within CSHAA Regulation). ***Head coaches will collect these fees.

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CHSSA SANCTIONED SPORTS OFFERED AT CHEYENNE MOUNTAIN

FALL WINTER SPRING

Cheerleading Basketball (B & G) Baseball Cross Country (B & G) Ice Hockey Golf (G)

Field Hockey (G) Swim/Dive (G) Lacrosse (B & G)

Football Wrestling Soccer (G)

Golf (B) Swim/Dive (B)

Soccer (B) Tennis (G)

Tennis (B) Track & Field (B & G)

Volleyball (G) Volleyball (B)

Cheyenne Mountain High School is a member of the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference (PPAC)

Athletic participants must adhere to the rules and guidelines established by the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA). In each sport/activity, students also agree to be governed by the rules relating to student athletes put forth by the Cheyenne Mountain School District Board of Education, all athletic information provided within this handbook, and additional individual program guidelines.

CHSAA BYLAW INFORMATION FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS

As our sanctioning body, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) sets forth policies for athletic participation throughout schools in Colorado. CMHS is committed to adhering to all bylaws set forth and our policies will always reflect that intent. As such, it is important that CMHS parents and student-athletes are aware the bylaws exist. Please visit the following link to review the 3-page document they’ve created for an overview. Should you wish to view the bylaws in their entirety, a link is included within this condensed version:

http://www2.chsaa.org/about/pdf/competitiorsbrochure.pdf. To view the CHSAA bylaws in their entirety visit http://chsaanow.com/tools/bylaws.

CMSD12 ATHLETIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

In April of 2016, the CMSD 12 Athletic Advisory Committee (The Committee) was formed. In accordance with the Board of Education policy, the Cheyenne Mountain Athletic Programs

Advisory Committee (the Committee), exists as a volunteer committee appointed by the BOE with the responsibility of reviewing and evaluation D12 Athletic Program finances, policies,

procedures, rules, facilities, and other operational activities, thereby providing guidance and recommendations to the directors of athletics, principals, superintendent, and/or the BOE on such matters. The Superintendent (Committee Chairman), a CMSD Board of Education Member, CMHS Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, and CMJH Assistant Principal/Athletic Director are

permanent members. Eight community members-at-large began serving either two or four year terms. Upon the expiration of members currently serving 2 year terms, all commitments for this position will be 4 years in length. Monthly meetings will be held at the District Office throughout the school year.

The Committee reviews and approves new CMHS Athletic Participation Fees based on actual cost per program every two years. At the same time a policy restricting specific program fundraising was set forth: With the exception of pre-season and/or youth developmental camps, and

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CMHS Invitational (Cross-Country, Cheer, Golf, Swim, Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling), individual CMHS Athletic Programs are strictly prohibited to fundraise without prior permission requested and granted by the Athletic Director.

PRE-SPORT PARTICIPATION

PRIOR to participation in an interscholastic sport at Cheyenne Mountain High School, a student must submit the following items to the athletic office:

1. 2020-2021 Athletic Participation Form with all required parent/student signatures. Transfer, Home-school and Non-Enrolled students will be required to complete additional forms.

2. Current Physical Confirmation by a Licensed Physician/DO (Chiropractor not

accepted) – found on the 2nd page of the 2020-2021 Athletic Participation Form

(Physician’s Statement). Physicals expiring PRIOR TO THE END OF THE SEASON FOR WHICH STUDENT IS REGISTERING WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

3. Athletic Participation Fee – See page 7 or visit http://cmhs.cmsd12.org/athleticforms.

Checks are to be made payable to CMHS. EXCEPTIONS: Free Lunch Status

(participation fee waived) and Reduced Lunch Status (50% of participation fee), upon confirmation by District 12 representative. Forms are available at district office. Fees for personal equipment and apparel are not discounted.

4. Arbiter Athlete – Every CMHS athlete must register an account with Arbiter Athlete to track eligibility and sport participation.

Completed Athletic Participation Form and Fee must be submitted TOGETHER in the Athletic Office three business days prior to the official CHSAA beginning of each season.

Forms and fees will be accepted from the date indicated as ‘Registration Start Date’ until three days prior to official start date of each season. See page 6, Important Dates. Participation Fee payments will NOT BE DEPOSITED until final team determinations are made (3 – 4 weeks). Personal checks will be returned to those athletes choosing not to participate prior to their competing in a contest, and any uniforms/equipment having been returned.

Once the Athletic Participation Form/Fee are submitted, and the Athletic Director or Athletic Assistant has deemed the student eligible, the Athletic Office will provide the appropriate coach a list of all students that have registered. Students reporting to the first official day of the new sports season, and not on the coach’s list, will not be allowed to participate, nor shall uniforms

or personal equipment be issued.

Students registering after the first day of tryouts will be given an ‘orange card’ signifying late registration, and will be required to submit that card to the coach before being allowed to try-out or participate, indicating they are now eligible to do so. Please contact the Athletic Office, #630-4115, with questions.

Multiple Sport Athlete Discount – A 10% discount will be applied to all sports participation fees

paid. Upon registering for the 2nd sport, 10% will be discounted for both the 1st and 2nd, and

should a 3rd sport be played, that participation fee will also be reduced by the 10% discount.

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ATHLETIC FEE REFUNDS

A full refund will be given if an athlete is cut from the team by the coach before the first scheduled contest or if the athlete voluntarily drops out before the first scheduled contest. One-half of the athletic fee will be refunded if an athlete is injured prior to the mid-point of the competitive season and remains with the team (though unable to practice). No refund will be given if an athlete is released as a result of disciplinary action or if an athlete quits voluntarily after the first scheduled contest.

It will be the responsibility of the athlete to initiate the refund in the Athletic Office within 30 days after the season is completed. No refunds will be authorized after that date. Before a refund is generated, a member of the coaching staff must confirm that all equipment/uniform was returned.

ATHLETIC PASSES – STUDENT & FAMILY

CMHS offers students the option of purchasing a STUDENT ATHLETIC PASS for $65.00 allowing them free entry into all ‘regular season’ home games for the current school year. Student ID’s will be modified to include this and student will be required to show their ID at the gate for each event. Without this pass, student entry is $3.00 (Ice Hockey $4.00).

CMHS also offers an annual FAMILY ATHLETIC PASS, which allows immediate family members (parents/guardian, siblings) to attend all ‘regular season’ home games for $250.00. A pass will be issued and must be presented at the gate for each event. Without this pass, the adult ticket price is $5.00 (Ice Hockey $6.00), and student (K-12) ticket price is $3.00 (Ice Hockey $4.00).

PLEASE NOTE: Student Athletic Passes and Family Passes are NOT ACCEPTED for all CHSAA post-season tournament play, CMHS Invites, or contests held at opponent locations.

Athletic Passes are sold at Orientation, and available for purchase throughout the school year in the Athletic Office.

COMMUNICATION: RAINED-OUT/PPAC WEBSITE

Cheyenne Mountain High School Athletics began using a free text alert system in 2014,

RainedOut.net, to notify players and parents of changes, delays and closures related to athletic events. This is a text only alert system: Directions for signing up is on the CMHS Athletic Website. Coaches will also use this method for notifying of practice changes, etc. RainedOut will be the immediate/first notice of communication. PLEASE refrain from calling the Athletic Office to find out if cancellations have occurred. Accessing the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference Site:

pikespeakathleticconference.org, choose Cheyenne Mountain – will provide all current season schedules and will be updated immediately upon any changes made. You may also choose to use the ‘Notify Me’ option:

http://www.pikespeakathleticconference.org/g5-bin/client.cgi?G5genie=618&school_id=2

ACADEMIC/ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Academic eligibility for competition in interscholastic activities is determined in accordance with the rules and regulations of the CHSAA, guidelines promulgated by any league(s) in which District 12 schools may be affiliated, and additional rules set forth by the building principal and athletic director.

• During a student’s participation period, their schedule must include a minimum of 5.0 full units of semester credit. The preceding semester must also include a minimum of 5.0 full

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units having been applied to the student’s transcript. A failing grade for any course posted during the preceding semester will render a student ineligible until the regain dates set forth each semester. (Exceptions – new freshman)

• All incoming 9th grade athletes are automatically eligible for first semester athletics

regardless of their grades from the 8th grade.

• Students deemed ineligible due to expulsion, denial of admission or negotiated withdrawal from another school may not become eligible for competition at any level by transferring. The issuing school determines the ineligibility period. A transfer at the beginning of the school year does not decrease or eliminate the period of ineligibility caused by the prior year’s expulsion. A student may not transfer schools to shorten or avoid expulsion time periods.

• Summer school courses taken after the close of the second semester may be used to replace any units failed. Credits made up through summer school must be in the same curricular area, be accepted to meet graduation requirements of classes previously failed and be recorded on the student’s transcript. All summer school coursework must be completed

prior to August 31, 2020. Transcript must reflect the credit recovery prior to eligibility

being reinstated.

• Make-up work shall not be permitted after the close of the semester and/or the designated periodic eligibility check for the purpose of determining eligibility. This rule is pointed directly at the student who through his/her own lack of effort, fails to pass sufficient work to be eligible, and requests the opportunity to use make-up work to rectify his/her laxity.

CHSAA Exception: A student failing to complete work during a normal semester because of

a manifest hardship (injury, illness or other circumstances beyond his/her control) may be permitted, at the discretion of his/her high school principal, to make up the work within a reasonable time following the student’s recovery.

• A student is ineligible to enter interscholastic athletic competition if he/she reaches their 19th birthday prior to August 1st. CHSAA Exception: An undergraduate who exceeds the age

limit by no more than one year may become eligible to participate in all or part of one upcoming school year through a waiver process (see Athletic Director).

Although governed by CHSAA, CMHS has set forth more stringent eligibility requirements. Upon becoming ineligible, parent/guardian will be notified via email of student – athlete’s academic ineligibility dates:

• Any student – athlete failing one or more classes at the time of an official 3 – week eligibility check becomes ineligible until the next 3 – week eligibility period begins (see Important Dates, page 6).

• Students deemed ineligible at any 3 – week eligibility check caused by work missed due to illness or an excused absence will require the teacher to provide appropriate

documentation to the Athletic Director, and registrar who will then revise grade(s) to reflect the new passing score(s). Appropriate timelines must be verifiable (see CMHS attendance policies). Teachers may accept late work at their discretion; however, eligibility determination will be based on CMHS policy. Please note policy regarding

assignments/assessments missed due to excused athletic contest absences on page 17.

• Online Course Eligibility – Please refer to the information included in the CMHS Online

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REGAINING ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Regaining Eligibility After Semester Course Failure (CHSAA Policy):

Students who have not met the academic requirements at the close of a semester may regain academic eligibility on

Monday, August 31st for Boys Golf

Monday, September 21st for Boys Tennis and Cheer

Monday, September 28th for Cross Country, Field Hockey and Softball

Monday, October 5thfor Football, Soccer and Volleyball

Students with any failing grades on these dates will be deemed ineligible for the remainder of the current season. See Important Dates, page 6.

CHSAA Example – Student fails a 2nd semester course (Spring), and registers for Football (Fall). Student would not be eligible to play in any contests until grade check is done on the fifth Thursday following Labor Day (October 3rd), and IF passing all courses, he regains eligibility that day. If he is failing one or more courses on that Thursday, he is ineligible for the remainder of the season, regardless of passing 3 – week grade checks.

CHSAA Example – Student fails a 2nd semester course (Spring) and takes/passes the same course in Summer School – he/she does not face any ineligibility, if that is the only failing grade he/she had.

CHSAA Example – Student has made the basketball team, did not participate in a fall sport, and failed a course 2nd semester (Previous Spring). If passing all courses on the 5th Thursday following Labor Day (October 3rd), he/she would not face any ineligibility, providing CMHS 3 – week grade checks and 1st Semester final grades are without a failing grade. Should student receive a 1st Semester failing grade, he/she would become ineligible until CHSAA Regain Date (March 9th). If passing all courses, student becomes eligible on that day and remains so unless he/she receives a failing grade at any concurrent CMHS 3 – week grade check.

Regaining Eligibility After 3 – Week Grade Check Eligibility (CMHS Policy):

Students who have not met the academic requirements at the close of a three-week grading period (ending on Thursday), become ineligible the following Monday, and may regain eligibility on the subsequent three-week grading period start date. SEE

IMPORTANT DATES – page 6.

Example – Student makes the boys’ soccer team and passed all semester grades for Spring 2019-2020, but has a failing grade upon first 3 – week eligibility check (Thursday, September 5th). He becomes ineligible to play in any contests beginning Monday, September 9th, until the 6 – week eligibility period begins on Monday, September 30th. He would become eligible that day with passing grades in all subjects reported on Thursday, September 26th. Should one or more failing grades be posted on September 26th, he would continue to be ineligible for contest play until the subsequent 3 – week eligibility period begins, Monday, October 21st. Example – Student has a failing grade 1st semester and makes the girl’s lacrosse team. She is ineligible to play any contests until the CHSAA regain date (Monday, March 9th), and becomes eligible that day with passing grades in all courses. Student would also need to be passing

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ALL courses on the 3 – week eligibility check (Thursday, March 5th), and should she have a failing grade at that time, she would not be eligible until the subsequent 3 – week eligibility period begins (Monday, April 6th), even though she was passing all courses on the CHSAA regain date. Both policies apply.

TRANSFER RULES (CHSAA)

A transfer may affect your athletic eligibility. As transfers can create potentially confusing situations, it is highly recommended you contact the Athletic Director prior to making a move to determine whether or not student’s new residence will affect eligibility. Definitions of levels of eligibility found within the CHSAA By-laws:

• Varsity Eligibility: Full eligibility at all levels

• Restricted Eligibility: Eligibility at the sub-varsity level only

Prior to beginning athletic participation at CMHS, additional CHSAA Transfer Forms with all other CMHS registration materials may be required. The Athletic Director will advise.

DUAL PARTICIPATION: SCHOOL AND CLUB TEAMS (BOE POLICY: JEGC)

The board of Education recognizes the desire of some students to participate on both school and club teams in a particular sport during the same season and the state law that allows for such participation. The Board encourages flexibility on the part of coaches employed by the district and those coaching club sports so that the best interest of students is always the major focus. Every effort should be made to keep students from becoming involved in conflicts between school and club personnel regarding a particular student’s practice or playing schedules.

The Board recognizes that there are advantages to dual participation sport during the same season. These advantages may include an opportunity for the student to enjoy participating in a greater number of contests, enhance skills in a particular sport, and provide an opportunity for the student to represent his high school team. The Board also recognizes that there are disadvantages that may include students being subjected to added pressure to meet schedules of two teams, the time required to participate on two teams may negatively affect academic performance, and dual participation may create internal and external dissension on the teams.

Please note: CHSAA and CMHS require Form #24, Permission to Participate with Outside Groups be completed by any student desiring to participate with an outside group during the same season. This form includes a principal’s approval/signature and shall be kept on file in the school Athletic Office.

SPORTSMANSHIP AND SPECTATOR CONDUCT

All students, parents, and other spectators at Cheyenne Mountain High School are expected to conduct themselves with the utmost integrity while demonstrating good sportsmanship at all times. This includes, but is not limited to, respectful behavior toward all opposing team members, officials, and other adult support staff. The expectation is that all spectators will be courteous, honest and maintain the integrity of the sport. Failure to comply with these guidelines may result in consequences set forth below.

Spectators are expected to:

• Stand and remove hats and any other headgear during the National Anthem. • Cheer for their team rather than against their opponents.

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• Maintain self-control at all times while conducting themselves as responsible citizens. • Show respect for opponents in every way.

• Be positive in support of their team.

• Recognize and acknowledge good performances by both teams. • Respect officials and accept their decisions.

• Be humble and not boastful in victory; be gracious and not bitter in defeat.

• Leave the site of an event, to include the parking lot immediately after the event has ended. Any spectator (student or adult) that is removed from an event by an administrator, or asked to leave the area by an official or coach for unsportsmanlike or inappropriate conduct, or any other violation of the student code of conduct, will receive the following consequences:

FIRST OFFENSE

• Suspension from 20% of the regularly scheduled, CHSAA sanctioned contests during the current season and/or the next sports season should the current season end prior to full suspension being served.

• All school related consequences according to the student conduct and discipline code that may result from this offense shall also be served.

SECOND OFFENSE

• Suspension from all interscholastic activities for 365 days from date of the second infraction.

THIRD OFFENSE

• Suspension from all interscholastic athletics for the remainder of the student’s enrollment at Cheyenne Mountain High School District 12. Spectator suspension will be for a minimum of 3 years.

Nothing in this regulation shall prohibit the Principal and/or the Athletic Director from assigning additional penalties or consequences to fans/spectators for these or other disciplinary infractions if they deem appropriate.

FIGHTING OR ALTERCATIONS AT CONTESTS

If a student athlete engages in an altercation at any time (before, during or after) while in attendance at an athletic event, the result will be:

• The student will serve the subsequent one game suspension in accordance with CHSAA by-laws for altercation involvement during a sanctioned contest, and is not allowed to be in attendance at that contest, should it take place at CMHS. Though not taking place at CMHS, a home ‘ice hockey’ game would also be included in this policy.

• In addition the student will serve a suspension from 10% of regularly scheduled, CHSAA sanctioned contests during the current season if the student is participating in a sport or during the next sports season in which the student participates if he or she is not presently participating in a sport. If a season ends prior to the student serving the full suspension, the remaining suspension shall be served in the next sports season in which the student participates. Attendance as a spectator is not allowed.

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Nothing in this regulation shall prohibit the Principal and/or the Athletic Director from assigning additional penalties or consequences to student athletes for these or other disciplinary infractions if they deem appropriate, nor shall it limit a coach’s authority to select and govern participation of members of all teams for which they are responsible.

INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS CONDUCT & ELIGIBILITY

Please refer to CMSD 12 BOE POLICY JJIB-A-2 for specific violations resulting in the following consequences:

FIRST OFFENSE

• Suspension from 20% of the CHSAA specified sanctioned contests during the current season if the student is participating in a sport or during the next sports season in which the student participates if he or she is not presently participating in a sport. If a season ends prior to the student serving the full suspension, the remaining suspension shall be served within the next sports season in which the student participates. Student is prohibited from boarding CMSD 12 contest transportation during suspension.

• Forfeiture of all leadership recognition (i.e. captain) for the remainder of the school year.

SECOND OFFENSE

• Suspension from all interscholastic activities for 365 days from date of the second infraction.

• Forfeiture of all leadership recognition (i.e. captain) for the remainder of the school year.

THIRD OFFENSE

• Suspension from all interscholastic athletics for the remainder of the student’s enrollment at Cheyenne Mountain High School District 12.

Additionally, any student refusing to cooperate with search of personal property,

automobile or self while on CMSD 12 property or at any CMSD 12 sponsored event,

will serve suspension at the discretion of CMHS administration, to include the 20%

of any extra-curricular activity participated in by said student, and/or suspension

from the next co-curricular event.

Any violation of this code of conduct while on an overnight school trip will result in

immediate dismissal from the team for the remainder of the season and all school –

related consequences according to the student conduct and discipline code shall

also be served.

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HAZING – COLORADO ANTI – HAZING STATUTE

Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 18, Criminal Code

Article 9. OFFENSES AGAINST PUBLIC PEACE, ORDER, AND DECENCY PART 1. PUBLIC PEACE AND ORDER

winfiC.R.S. 18-9-124 (2003)

HAZING – PENALTIES – LEGISLATIVE DECLARATION

(1)(a) The general assembly finds that, while some forms of initiation constitute acceptable behavior, hazing sometimes degenerates into a dangerous form of intimidation and degradation. The general assembly also recognizes that although certain criminal statutes cover the more egregious hazing activities, other activities that may not be covered by existing criminal statutes may threaten the health of students or, if not stopped early enough, may escalate into serious injury.

(1)(b) In enacting this section, it is not the intent of the general assembly to change the penalty for any activity that is covered by any other criminal statute. It is rather the intent of the general assembly to define hazing activities not covered by any other criminal statute

(2)(A)As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires: “Hazing” means any activity by which a person recklessly endangers the heath or safety of or causes a risk of bodily injury to an individual for purposes of initiation or admission into or affiliation with any student organization; except that “hazing” does not include customary athletic events or other similar contests or competitions, or authorized training activities conducted by members of the armed forces of the state of Colorado or the United States.

(2)(B) “Hazing” includes but is not limited to: (I)Forced and prolonged physical activity;

(II)Forced consumption of any food, beverage, medication or controlled substance, Whether or not prescribed, in excess of the usual amounts for human consumption or forced consumption of any substance not generally intended for human consumption;

(III) Prolonged deprivation of sleep, food, or drink. (3)It shall be unlawful for any person to engage in hazing.

(4)Any person who violates subsection (3) of this section commits a class 3 misdemeanor.

NONDISCRIMINATION/SEXUAL HARRASSMENT (BOE POLICY: ACAA)

In compliance with Titles VI & VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Genetic Information

Nondiscrimination Act of 2008, and Colorado law, the Cheyenne Mountain School District does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment, or employment in educational programs or activities which it operates. Complaints regarding violations of Title VI, (race, national origin), Title IX (sex/gender), Section 504/ADA (handicap or disability), may be filed with Dr. Walt Cooper, designated compliance officer, or may be filed directly with the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204. Complaints regarding violations of Title VII (employment) and the ADEA (prohibiting age discrimination in employment) may be filed directly with the Federal Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, 303 E. 17th Ave., Suite 510, Denver, CO 80202, or the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, 1560 Broadway, Suite 1050, Denver, CO 80202.

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VIOLENT AND AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR (BOE POLICY: JICDD)

Any student involved in some type of violent and/or aggressive behavior, or shows warning signs of possible future violent and/or aggressive behavior will be subject to the appropriate discipline actions. These actions may include notification of law enforcement officials.

BULLYING AND THREATS (BOE POLICY: JICDE)

Any act of bullying/threatening behavior reported to administration will be dealt with

immediately. A “Bullying Threat Assessment” evaluation will be completed for each event and disciplinary decisions will be made by administration. An athlete’s behavior that is deemed detrimental to the team in which he/she participates shall be considered a dismissible offense. Insubordination and/or disrespect towards a coach or team members would be considered as such.

SCHOOL SUSPENSION

Athletes who are suspended from school under the CMSD 12 Student Code of Conduct are prohibited from participation in practices and any attendance at all other interscholastic events during the length of the suspension. Only the school principal has the discretion to reduce any penalty when unusual or special circumstances warrant such a reduction.

50% ATTENDANCE

The high school administration and coaching staff recognizes that regular attendance at school is critical to a student athlete’s success in the classroom, much the same as attendance at practice is essential. Subsequently, an athlete missing more than 50% of his/her regularly scheduled

classes will not be allowed to participate in team practice or contests that day. Should

individual circumstance warrant, the Athletic Director and/or Principal may grant an exception.

MAKE-UP WORK REQUIREMENT FOR ATHLETIC ABSENCE

Any assignment/assessment due the day of a contest for which student will be absent/excused, is due the subsequent day student – athlete is in attendance. Any assessment or assignment given on the date of excused absence for contest participation matches that within the CMHS Student Handbook.

CONCESSIONS/UNIFORMS

Game day uniform purchases are primarily funded through concession revenue generated at home contests. All programs are expected to provide volunteer staffing for their assigned

contests. Contest staffing is equitably distributed based on the number of participants registered for the program. The Head Coach is responsible for insuring volunteers are present. A

Concessions Manager will be on duty at all times. Parent/Student volunteer ratio must be 1:1.

TEAM TRAVEL TO AND FROM CONTESTS

Should CMHS provide District Transportation to an away contest, athletes are expected to use that transportation.* Any athlete wishing to ride home with personal transportation following a

contest, must provide his/her coach with a Travel Release Form signed by the parent/guardian in

the presence of the Coach, Assistant Coach, Athletic Director or chosen designee, prior to departing from that contest. Travel forms may be found on the Website.

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*Should a special circumstance dictate otherwise, PRIOR signed permission from the Coach, in addition to the Athletic Director and/or Principal is required for any athlete not traveling with the team to participate in that contest.

STUDENT PHOTOS AND VIDEO IMAGES

Classroom activities and school events are sometimes photographed or videotaped by District staff members or by various non-school groups (newspapers, TV, universities, etc.). Additionally, the District frequently posts photographs and videos on District or school websites. As you are aware the district provides the opportunity to out of publication. However, choosing to opt-out of publication applies only to classroom activities and school events that are not open to the public. Public events such as sporting events, theatre productions, concerts, award presentations, etc. are open to the public and are not subject to this opt-out.

INDIVIDUAL TEAM RULES AND REGULATIONS

Individual team coaches may establish and communicate reasonable rules and regulations, and reasonable penalties for violation thereof, subject to the approval of the Athletic Director, for behavior not otherwise specified in the CMHS Athletic Code of Conduct.

LETTERING QUALIFICATIONS

Program specific policies are determined by EACH Head Coach, and will be communicated prior to the season start. Please contact the Athletic Office if you have not been made aware of those qualifications.

END-OF-SEASON BANQUETS

Costs for athlete and coaching staff member meals, in addition to plaques/awards have been factored into actual program cost and reflected within the participation fee. Costs for

parents/siblings to attend are not to exceed $20.00. It is now required that CMSD 12 facilities be utilized for end-of-season banquets. Coach’s gifts are not included in the fee, are totally optional and will not be processed through the Athletic Office.

NCAA NLI & NCAA CELEBRATORY SIGNINGS

National Letters of Intent (NLI) or Service Academy appointments are required for inclusion in this event. NCAA Celebratory Distinction requires college or university coach/athletic director confirmation. CMHS full-time enrollment is also required with the exception of CMSD12 registered home school students. Upon notification from university coach that an NLI or NCAA Celebratory Distinction is forthcoming, student – athlete must notify the CMHS Athletic Office 7

days before the scheduled signing. Inclusion in this event is restricted to NCAA – sanctioned

sports. Only CMSD12 staff members may speak on behalf of signees. Athletes committing to play at the collegiate level without an NLI or NCAA Celebratory Distinction (D-2, D-3, NAIA, etc.) must provide the Athletic Office with documentation from their college/university, and will be honored at the Athletic Awards Ceremony held in May.

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TRAINING ROOM

INJURIES

Athletes are required to report any injury, no matter how small, to the Athletic Trainer as soon as possible after receiving the injury.

PHYSICIAN PERMISSION FOR RETURN TO PLAY

An athlete who seeks the advice of a physician and is subsequently recommended to refrain from practice or competition must provide a written note describing the injury and indicating the date he/she may return to activity. Without this note, an athlete will not be permitted to practice or compete.

PHYSICIAN PERMISSION FOR RETURN TO PLAY – CONCUSSION

An athlete who has been diagnosed by a physician (MD, DO) with a concussion and has received a written note to return to play must first be evaluated by the Athletic Trainer. The physician’s written note for the athlete to return to participation enables the graduated return to play protocol to begin. The Athletic Trainer will mange the athlete’s graduated return to play in accordance wit the state laws prior to participation in sport or activity.

BASELINE TESTING

ImPACT (Immediate Post – Concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing) is a scientifically validate computerized concussion evaluation system. It is one of the many tools used by the health care professional to determine the significance of the concussion and readiness for return to activity.

Baseline testing on all athletes will be performed every two years. It is the responsibility of each designated coach and the Athletic Trainer to organize the baseline testing at the beginning of the competitive seasons. ImPACT testing will be provided to each athlete free of charge. The database containing testing results will be maintained and updated by designated personnel for each

school.

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Parents and Athletes – Thank you for taking the time to familiarize yourselves with the 2020-2021 CMHS Athletic Handbook. Please feel free to contact me at any time with questions or concerns. Kris Roberts

Assistant Principal/Athletic Director

[email protected]