VVHS Athletic Handbook 2026-2027
Virgin Valley High School
Athletic Handbook
Parent/Student Handbook
Table of Contents
NIAA: Citizenship Through Sports
Interscholastic Athletics vs. Professional Athletics
What Parents Can Expect From VVHS
Scholastic Eligibility Requirements
Medical and Insurance Eligibility
Loss of Interscholastic Athletic Eligibility
Additional Eligibility Requirements
Sports/Activities Lettering Criteria
C3 Logix Concussion Management
NIAA Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Possession, Use Abuse, and Penalties Policy
Introduction
The purpose of this handbook is to assist the parents/guardians and student athletes of Virgin Valley High School in becoming knowledgeable with school, district, and state athletic policies as well as assisting you in having a positive experience as a student athlete. Participation in high school sports can be a fulfilling and positive life experience if everyone has a better understanding of the issues and concerns that surround students’ participation in interscholastic athletics. Please take time to familiarize yourself with state, district, and school policies.
Paper sports packets for the coming year will no longer be used. All required paperwork will be available on Aktivate at registermyathlete.com. Due to recent budget constraints we will be instituting a nonrefundable administrative fee of $50.00 for every student who tries out for a sport. This fee includes the $10.00 concussion fee that is also required by every athlete. This fee must be paid on Aktivate before an athlete is cleared to be added to a team.
The Virgin Valley High School’s athletic program is an integral part of the school’s total educational program. As such, it should be considered an educational as well as an athletic endeavor. Student athletes who work hard academically and who make a dedicated effort to develop themselves physically will find that their high school experience will be rewarding and set them on the right road to succeed following their graduation.
Representing Virgin Valley High School on the athletic field or court is a privilege, not a requirement, and as such, requires the athlete to live by established training rules and eligibility standards. As a representative of our school, you are expected to conduct yourself properly at all times. Remember, your actions and your conduct at athletic events represent not only you, but every member of the team, the school, your parents, the coaches, and the community. We expect all athletes to set a high standard of proper behavior in regard to character and sportsmanship.
We are looking forward to an outstanding year in athletics. We sincerely believe that every athlete who competes in interscholastic sports is being prepared for many future successes. You will learn the techniques of conditioning and self-discipline; you will gain self-confidence, sportsmanship, pride, humility, hard work, togetherness, and cooperation; you will develop teamwork and many other areas of maturity during your participation in athletics this year. Are you willing to put extra effort and time into your sport to make yourself and your team a success this year? Will you sacrifice your personal goals for those of your teammates?
We hope the enclosed information will prove beneficial and that you will be proud to be a pirate. Above all, we hope each of our athletes will develop a positive self-concept and become a better citizen. We, the administration and coaches of Virgin Valley High School, will do our best to make the student athlete’s experience a positive one, but most importantly, one that will prepare them for the challenges of life following graduation from Virgin Valley High School.
NIAA: Citizenship Through Sports
TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP
IN EACH NEVADA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
In order for sports to serve a purpose in the educational system, students must obtain positive education benefits from athletics, such as responsibility, self-discipline, sportsmanship, teamwork, work ethics, integrity, and personal sacri fice for the good of others. The NIAA would like to encourage all schools, administrators, coaches, athletes, spirit groups, students, and spectators to follow the Nevada Silver Rule:
DO NOT DO TO OTHERS WHAT YOU DO NOT WANT THEM TO DO TO YOU.
When hosting an athletic contest the home team should:
♦ Only display signs that welcome opponents or that are positive toward your school/team. No signs should be displayed that are derogatory.
♦ Noisemakers are not allowed at athletic contests. This includes, but is not limited to, air horns, whistles, etc. ♦ Allow only positive cheers that boost their own team spirit without antagonizing the opponents or the officials. ♦ Establish a designated area for cheerleaders to stand that causes the least distraction to players. At no time should cheerleaders be station directly underneath the basket.
♦ At no time should music/band be playing during actual game play.
As an athlete, your sportsmanship goals should include:
♦ Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances.
♦ Respecting the rules of the game and the officials who administer the rules.
♦ Respecting opponents as fellow students and acknowledge them for striving to do their best while you seek to do your best at the same time.
♦ Refraining from all types of disrespectful behavior, specifically taunting, trash talking, and other forms of intimidation.
♦ Educating other students and fans to understand the rules of the game and value sportsmanship.
As a parent of a student, your sportsmanship goals should include:
♦ Developing a sense of dignity under all circumstances.
♦ Realizing that athletics is part of the educational experience, and the benefits of involvement go beyond the final score of the game.
♦ Participating in positive cheers that encourage all participants.
♦ Learning and understanding the rules of the game, and
respecting the officials who administer them.
♦ Respecting the task our coaches face as teachers, and supporting them as they strive to educate our youth.
♦ Emphasizing your child’s need for education, and that without a positive effort in the classroom, the privilege of representing the school on the athletic field may be revoked.
Interscholastic Athletics vs. Professional Athletics
It is very important that everyone understands the purpose of high school sports and not confuse them with collegiate or professional sports. Interscholastic high school sports is a classroom that teaches young people many values and characteristics that cannot be found in any other educational setting. Unfortunately, the examples that we witness on the newscasts and on televised sports are a different model, a “professional” model that does not reflect the goals of high school sports. Listed below is a comparison of those two models.
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Fast Fact: Academic Eligibility
Grade checks are conducted every three weeks. Work hard in the classroom and keep your grades going up so you can work hard on the athletic field or court.
What Parents Can Do
Before the Game
♦ Tell your child that you are proud of them regardless of how well they play.
♦ Make a commitment to honor the game no matter what others may do.
During the Game
♦ Cheer good plays by both teams.
♦ Mention good calls by the officials to others.
♦ Encourage others to honor the game.
♦ Remember to have fun! Enjoy the day.
After the Game
♦ Ask your child open-ended questions such as:
“What was the most enjoyable part of the game for you? Least enjoyable?”
“Do you feel you gave it your best effort?”
“How did you respond to any mistakes you made?”
“Did you bounce back?”
“What did you learn from the game?”
♦ Tell your child again that you are proud of him or her! (Especially if the game didn’t go well). ♦ Thank the officials for doing a difficult job.
♦ Thank the coaches for their effort.
What If
♦ The official makes a “bad” call against your team? Respect and Honor the Game—be silent! ♦ Another spectator on your team begins to berate the official? Ask them to Respect and Honor the Game, that officials are human and make mistakes.
♦ Your child does not get to play/participate in the game? Review the reasons why kids play sports on page three.
Fast Fact: Sports Physicals
Students who desire to participate in school sponsored athletic programs must
have a medical release prior to participating. Medical release forms are found
on Aktivate or can be picked up in the front office of the school. All athletes
must have a physical examination EVERY year per CCSD Regulations.
The completed packet must be submitted on Aktivate before participation.
What Parents Can Expect From VVHS
Communications you should expect from your child’s coach:
1. Philosophy of the coach
2. Expectations the coach has for your child
3. Location and times of all practices and games
4. Team requirements, ie. practices, special equipment, out of season training
5. Procedures to follow should your child be injured during participation
Communications that coaches expect from parents:
1. Concerns expressed directly to the coach
2. Specific concerns with regard to a coach’s philosophy and/or expectations
3. Notification of any illness or injury or missed practices
Appropriate concerns to discuss with the coaches:
1. Treatment of your child, mentally and physically
2. Ways to help your child improve
3. Concerns about your child’s behavior
It is very difficult to accept that your child is not playing as much as you may have hoped. Coaches are teachers. They make judgment decisions based on what they believe to be best for all students involved. As you have seen from the above list, certain things can and should be discussed with the coach. Other things, such as the ones listed below must be left to the professional judgment of the coach.
Issues not appropriate to discuss with the coach:
1. Playing time
2. Team strategy
3. Play calling
4. Other student athletes
There are often situations that may require a conference between the coach and the parents. The student athlete will be invited and involved in these meetings. To resolve the problem, we must have everyone’s help and involvement. These meetings are encouraged.
If there is a problem:
1. Have your son/daughter talk to the coach, one on one (it’s part of growing up)
If this does not resolve the problem, the parent should:
1. Call the school and request a returned call or a face to face meeting with the coach
2. Coaches will make time available in their day to meet with students and parents
Parents MUST NOT:
1. Confront the coach before or after practice
2. Confront the coach before or after a game
Coaches are teachers. A parent would not walk into a classroom during class time and yell at the teacher about a poor grade, so please do not confront the coach in a public setting. THERE ARE PROPER WAYS TO COMMUNICATE AND HAVE YOUR CONCERNS ADDRESSED. Practices and games are highly emotional times for everyone involved, players, coaches, and parents. Meetings and concerns do not get resolved during emotional times.
What to do if the meeting with the coach did not provide a satisfactory resolution:
1. The first avenue to take following an unsuccessful conference with the coach is with the school’s athletic director. The number to call is 702-346-2780 ext. 4120. Schedule a meeting or return call from the school’s athletic director. He will listen to your concerns and attempt to mediate a resolution.
2. If the meeting with the athletic director is not successful, then your next recourse is the athletic administrator. The number for the athletic administrator is 702-346-2780 ext. 4203.
3. If the problem in question is still not resolved, you may take your appeal to the principal. 4. The final step in the appeal process is to call the CCSD Athletic Office.
We hope this information helps make your child’s and your experience with the athletic program less stressful and more enjoyable.
Eligibility Guidelines
(Simplified)
Semester Grades– Fall and Winter Season
Quarter Grades– Middle Fall and Middle Spring Season
If a student has a GPA less than 2.0, does not pass a minimum of 4 classes, or has more than 2 Fs, he/she is ineligible for a period of at least 3 weeks. At the first three-week grade check of the proceeding quarter, the student may gain conditional eligibility by have no Fs. Students that were declared ineligible at the date of ineligibility starts the day of the distribution of semester grades. Conditionally eligible students cannot have an F at any grade check and are NOT subject to probation.
Three Week Grade Check– Traditionally Eligible Student-Athletes
Probation: If a student is receiving a failing grade in a class, that student is placed on probation for one (1) week (Monday through Saturday). The student may continue to participate in all contests. If the student’s grade improves to a passing grade by the end of the probationary week, he/she will be reinstated to eligible status. Friday at 12:00 p.m. is the deadline for teachers to report the grades, so work must be turned in by 2:00 p.m. Thursday afternoon.
Ineligible: Following a week of probation, if a student does not improve his/her grade and is still failing, they are placed on the ineligible list. The athlete may not participate in any contests the following Monday through Saturday. If the grade(s) that made him/her ineligible is (are) up to a passing mark at the conclusion of the period of ineligibility, the student is taken off the ineligible list and can once participate. If the grade(s) does (do) not improve, the student remains ineligible. Eligibility is course specific. Example: If a student was ineligible in math the week prior to a three week grade check and is turned in ineligible again, he/she is not granted probation for the new three week grade check period and will remain ineligible. If a student was ineligible in math the week prior to a three week grade check, clears up his/her math grade, but is turned in for science, he/she is now on probation for science, not ineligible, because it is a different class.
Travel Regulations
Virgin Valley High School athletic teams maintain a travel schedule far in excess of that experienced by most other schools in the district. Athletes should therefore be familiar with the following rules regarding travel.
1. CCSD dress code is in effect. Students must adhere to district dress code during the entire travel time.
2. All athletes must ride to events with the team on district transportation when provided.
3. All athletes must return on district transportation unless written documentation is sent to the athletic office prior to the departure of the team or if the parents are at the contest and personally assume responsibility for the athlete by notifying the coach. Students cannot go home with other students.
4. Gross misconduct on any trip may require parents to come and get the athlete regardless of where the event is being held.
5. All CCSD behavior guidelines are in effect on all trips. Failure to abide by these standards may result in disciplinary action by the school administration.
6. Students who have been declared ineligible are not permitted to travel with teams.
7. If an athletic trip results in a late return on a school night, students are still expected to report to class on time the following morning.
8. Any athlete injured on a trip will be given immediate medical attention, including transportation to a local hospital when necessary. The parent/guardian will be contacted as soon as possible. A coach or school representative will remain with an injured athlete until the student can be given over to the custody of the parent.
Eligibility—The Whole Story!
Scholastic Eligibility Requirements
This regulation shall apply to all regular education students who represent Virgin Valley High School by participating in any inter-school competition or out-of-school or after-school performance with the exception of those students participating in co-curricular activities which directly affect the individual student’s grade earned in the enrolled corresponding class. Special education students shall have their eligibility requirements determined by an IEP team, under guidelines developed by the Student Services Division. Such guidelines will provide for consistency in the development and implementation of eligibility standards for special education students. Compliance with or deviation from eligibility rules are documented on the Special Education Student Activities Eligibility for Secondary Schools form.
1. Students in grades 9-12 must be enrolled in at least two (2) units of credit (four classes) and must be in regular attendance for each semester the student participates in sports.
2. A student in grades 9-12, except a first semester ninth grader and foreign exchange students, must have earned a grade point average (GPA) of 2.0, pass 4 classes, and had no more than 1 F, for all classes during the immediate preceding semester. A student not meeting the minimum standards at report card (1st Quarter, 1st Semester, 3rd Quarter, 2nd Semester) will be ineligible for participation for the ensuing three weeks.
3. The pupil shall not, after enrolling in the ninth grade, be eligible for more than four years or eight consecutive semesters, nor shall they be eligible to participate in more than four seasons of any one sport.
4. Any pupil whose nineteenth birthday occurs before the first of September shall thereafter be ineligible to compete in interscholastic athletics.
FAST FACT: PE WAIVERS
Exemptions from a maximum of one (2) unit of PE shall be granted
under Nevada Administrative Code (NAC) if a student participates in
interscholastic athletics, including performing in a drill team, dance
group, or cheerleading squad. The student must successfully complete
a school sponsored activity for at least 120 hours for an earned exemption of one unit. The student must satisfactorily complete the activity as determined by the coach/advisor. Students must request a School Counselor to have PE credit exemption applied to transcript.
Medical and Insurance Eligibility
A. Students who desire to participate in school sponsored athletic programs must have proof of insurance and have a physical examination prior to participating. Proof of insurance and physical forms are found in the athletic registration packet on registermyathlete.com or picked up in the athletic office of the school . All athletes will need an NIAA physical EVERY YEAR, and a completed sports packet each year of participation.
B. If a physical condition or injury, either prior to or during the completion of the activity program, warrants a referral to a physician, a medical release from a physician must be filed at the school before the student will be permitted participation rights. (CCSD Health Services Department HS Policy 1301.0) (NAC 385B.338)
C. Each student who engages in any sports activity must provide evidence of insurance on the form in the sports packet.
Loss of Interscholastic Athletic Eligibility
A. Violation of Training Rules
1. Tobacco: Any student using tobacco will be denied the privilege of participating in all extra-curricular activities for a minimum of two (2) weeks.
2. Alcoholic Beverages: The Clark Country School District has adopted the NIAA’s policy on alcohol and controlled substance use. Please read the document that is in your athlete’s athletic packet or see the attached document in this handbook. Each athlete and their parent/guardian must sign the documentation from the NIAA prior to being eligible to participate in high school sports.
B. Attendance (CCSD Reg. 5135.1 (B.1)
1. Absence: Any student absent from class on the day of an activity will not be permitted participation that day or evening, unless an excuse has been granted, in advance, by the principal. A written request must be submitted to the athletic office for approval at least one (1) day prior to the day of the absence.
2. Truancy: Any student who is declared truant will be ineligible for a period of one (1) week after the infraction is discovered.
C. Dress Code
1. Student athletes must abide by school and district policies in regard to proper dress. During practices male athletes must have appropriate upper and lower body garments on at all times. No bare chests.
2. Female athletes must also wear appropriate upper and lower body garment to practice in. No shoulder strap less than 3” and no bare midriffs.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THIS POLICY MAY RESULT IN INELIGIBILITY
Additional Eligibility Requirements
D. Citizenship
1. School Discipline Referral: Any student referred to the office for school rule violations may be denied the privilege of participation in extracurricular activities for a period to be determined by the school principal. This eligibility suspension will not exceed one (1) school year.
2. School Law Enforcement Referral: Any student referred to law enforcement authorities by school officials for school rule violations may be denied the privilege of participation in all extracurricular activities for a period determined by the principal. The eligibility suspension will not exceed one (1) year.
3. A pupil who represents a school in any sanctioned sport must be of good moral character as determined by the principal of the school. The pupil shall comply with any standards concerning discipline adopted by the school he or she attends or school district in which he or she resides and shall not engage in conduct that dis credits the pupil or school. As used in this subsection, “conduct that discredits the pupil or school” includes without limitation and is required 24 hours a day, 7 days a week during the school year (NIAA): (a) A violation of any training or disciplinary rules of the school or school district or a team at the school; (b) The use or possession of:
(1) Any Tobacco or alcoholic beverages; or
(2) Any controlled substance, unless in accordance with a lawfully issued prescription for the Controlled substance; and
(3) The commission of any act that violates a law or regulation of this State or the Federal Government.
4. Arrest: Any student who is arrested for a felony or gross misdemeanor may be denied the privilege of participation in all extracurricular activities for a period determined by the principal. This eligibility suspension will not exceed one (1) school year.
(1) Felony: Minimum - Student will miss the remainder of the season (minimum 6 weeks). If there are less than 6 weeks remaining in the season, the penalty will continue into the athlete’s next competitive season (starting with the first contest, not the first day of practice).
(2) Misdemeanor: Minimum - Student will miss two competitive weeks if the educational component is completed within that time.
(3) Each case will be reviewed and the penalty is subject to be revised per principal’s determination. (4) A second offence may result in permanent ineligibility.
E. Participation on Independent Teams
1. Participation: If during the school year, and while a member of a high school team or squad, the student participates on an organized team shall not interfere with the high school teams practice, games, or meetings.
F. Individual School Requirements
1. Students will meet any other special requirements adopted by his/her school.
Eligibility Appeal Process
Step 1: Athletes dismissed or suspended temporarily from an athletic team have the option to appeal. Students wishing to appeal a ruling must inform the athletic director in writing, who will then schedule a hearing. The administrator in charge of activities, the athletic director, head coach of the sport, and the student athlete will be present at this hearing.
Step 2: If the student is dissatisfied with the result of this meeting, he/she has the second option of requesting a meeting with the principal. For either or both hearings, the student’s parent may be present on request by the student athlete.
Step 3: The Clark Country School District has an appeal board if the student and parents wish to appeal at the district level. This option exists only if all in-school appeals have been exhausted.
Dance and Cheer
To try out for Dance and Cheer a 2 season commitment students will not be allowed to quit and join another sport during the Fall and Winter season that they make the team for.
FAST FACT: JUST SAY NO!
Participation in high school athletics is a privilege, not a right. As a result, training rules
for all teams commence upon the first day of tryouts and continue throughout the school year 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Any athlete who breaks the NIAA regulations for tobacco, alcohol, or drugs may lose their eligibility status for up to one calendar year.
Sports/Activities Lettering Criteria
If you have been awarded a letter for any given sport, you will receive a certificate from your coach on awards night. This will be proof that you earned your letter. You must get the actual letter from the athletic secretary. You will be awarded only one (1) chenille block letter “V” during your four (4) years in high school.
Students participating as members of junior varsity or freshman teams are not eligible for an athletic letter. These honors are reserved for varsity players only.
Selection Procedure for Most Valuable Athlete at Virgin Valley High School
Virgin Valley High School will award annually a Most Valuable Athlete Award to a senior girl and senior boy. This award is determined by summarizing each individual athlete’s performance and participation over their four years at Virgin Valley High School. In addition to all these factors, an athlete must compete in three sports their senior year in order to be considered for this award.
Each athlete in consideration will also be voted on by the head coaches with points awarded as follows:
1st············································································· 5 points
2nd············································································ 3 points
3rd ············································································ 2 points
4th and so on································································· 1 point
The athletic director is responsible for totaling all points to determine the winner. In case of ties, the athletic administrator will determine the winner.
Head Coaches of Boys teams will vote on the Most Valuable Male Athlete. Head Coaches of Girls teams will vote on the Most Valuable Female Athlete.
Individual Teams will set standards for Varsity letters.
C3 Logix Concussion Management
Dear Parents/Guardians:
As we have done for the past several years, the Clark County School District will utilize the C3 Logix Concussion Management Program. The intent of this program is to reduce the risk of injury to your son or daughter due to concussions. It is a program used by the National Football League, the National Hockey League, many minor league teams and many college and high school programs across the nation.
Developed by the Cleveland Clinic, the program allows trained medical personnel to determine when an athlete should continue athletic participation after suffering a concussion or head injury. This may reduce the likelihood of “Second Impact Syndrome,” which can lead to serious or permanent head injury or death.
Please be advised:
* Each school year, before a student is allowed to participate in an interscholastic activity or event, the student’s parents or legal guardians must be provided with a copy of this policy.
* The student’s parent or legal guardian must sign the statement in the sports packet acknowledging that they have read and understand the terms and conditions of the policy and agree to be bound by the policy.
* Each student who participates in interscholastic athletics is required to be covered by this program and is responsible for a $5.00 annual fee, which is included in the annual $5 fee.
* If an athlete sustains, or is suspected of sustaining an injury to the head while participating in any district activity or event the pupil must be immediately removed from the activity or event, and may only return to the activity or event if the parent or legal guardian of the athlete provides the athletic administrator or principal of the school a signed statement from a provider of health care indicating that the athlete is medically cleared for participation in the activity or event. The statement must include the date on which the athlete may return to the activity or event. “Provider of health care” as used in above, means a physician licensed under Chapter 630 or 633 of the Nevada Revised Statues (NRS), a physical therapist licensed under Chapter 640 of NRS, or an athletic trainer under Chapter 640B or NRS.
* If your son or daughter suffers a concussion or head injury, or has at anytime in the past, he/she will be assessed and monitored throughout the year.
* The program covers incidents that occur at any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
NIAA Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Possession, Use Abuse, and Penalties Policy
Participation in NIAA sanctioned sports is a privilege and responsibility, which requires all participants to adhere to athletic training rules imposed by the school dis trict and member or affiliate school the student attends and represents. Adherence to training rules ensures that all student athletes are in top physical condition, mini mizes potential for injury, and further ensures that all member and affiliate school athletic teams are appropriately represented by their student athletes. Therefore, the possession or use of any controlled substance, alcohol, or tobacco products by a student athlete, whether it occurs on or off of school property, is prohibited and shall result in the penalties set forth herein. This regulation shall begin once your son/daughter begins participation as a student athlete in high school athletics. This policy remains in effect for every calendar school year during the course of his/her high school career, and when he/she is directly involved in a school activity occurring at any time (summer leagues/camps, etc.). This policy remains in effect regardless of whether your son/daughter is currently participating on a high school athletic team.
a. Definitions: The following terms or phrases shall have the meaning ascribed to them for purposes of interpreting this policy. 1. Competitive Week - means a seven (7) day period of time beginning with the first scheduled competition after a violation occurs in which a student athlete is participating as a member of an athletic team for a member or affiliate school, and in which that team is officially competing in NIAA sanctioned competition.
2. Controlled Substance - includes any mind altering substance or beverage set forth in schedule I-V of the list of controlled substances as identified by the office of the Drug Enforcement Administration or as set forth in 21 U.S.C. 812.
3. Period of Suspension - means a student athlete is prohibited from appearing at any NIAA sanctioned sport or event as a member of an athletic team or in individual competition. A suspension from athletic competition begins with the first scheduled competition after a violation occurs. A student athlete who is suspended under this regulation who does not serve the entire period of suspension during the sport season in which suspension occurs shall serve any remaining period of suspension during the next sport season in which the student athlete appears on an NIAA roster. A violation of this regulation that occurs during a time when a student athlete does not appear on an NIAA roster shall be implemented at the commencement of the next sport season in which the student athlete participates. Attendance in a summer school class shall not apply toward satisfying any period of suspension.
b. Possession or Use of Tobacco/Alcohol/Controlled Substance/Narcotics: Any student athlete determined to be in possession of, or to have used tobacco, including smoking tobacco, chewing tobacco or snuff, an alcoholic beverage (as defined by NRS 202.020 and any relevant local ordinances), controlled substance and/or narcotic (unless prescribed by the student athlete’s physician for medical purposes), is in violation of this policy. If after an investigation by the school it is deter mined that the student athlete is in violation of this regulation, the student athlete shall immediately be declared ineligible to compete in any NIAA competition beginning with the first scheduled competition after a violation occurs. Additionally, the student athlete shall be subject to the following discipline: 1. First Violation: A six (6) competitive week suspension from participation in interscholastic competition beginning with the first scheduled competition after
the suspension occurs. Four (4) competitive weeks of the suspension of eligibility may be waived if the student successfully completes all components of the appropriate substance abuse intervention program set forth in subparagraphs (d) (1) (A) and (d) (1) (B) below. The student may practice with the team during the period of suspension if approved by the coach and principal.
2. Second Violation: The student shall be suspended from interscholastic competition for a minimum of ninety (90) school days, which shall include a minimum of six (6) competitive weeks of competition. The student shall not be allowed to practice with the team, or participate in any out of season activities and must complete the requirements set forth in subparagraphs A and B below, in order to be considered for reinstatement of future athletic eligibility, which shall be determined following the ninety (90) day suspension of athletic eligibility by a group composed of one of the student’s parents/legal guardians, the school principal, athletic director, coach, and a substance abuse program coordinator.
A. A substance abuse evaluation assessment conducted by a licensed alcohol and drug counselor at the expense of parent/legal guardian must be completed within ten (10) school days following the suspension and all assessment recommendations must be satisfactorily met before athletic eligibility may be reinstated.
B. The student must successfully participate in all sessions of the appropriate substance abuse intervention program set forth in subparagraphs (d) (1) (A) and (d) (1) (B) below, and successfully complete a minimum of ten (10) tobacco or alcohol/drug related support sessions. 3. Third Violation: The student shall be ineligible to participate in interscholastic athletics for the remainder of their high school career. 4. Appeal: A student that serves their third violation and still has more than one year of remaining eligibility can appeal through the NIAA Board of Control. Both the student and his/her parents must attend this meeting of the board to present their appeal.
c. Cumulative Effect of Suspensions: Multiple suspensions of a student athlete’s athletic eligibility, based on violations of this regulation, shall be considered as cumulative over the length of each student athlete’s high school career, 9th through 12th grade.
d. Substance Abuse Intervention Program: Any student who has been suspended from athletic eligibility for violation of the provisions of this regulation and whose future athletic eligibility is contingent on successful completion of a Substance Abuse Intervention Program, or whose suspension of athletic eligibility may be reduced through successful participation in a Substance Abuse Intervention Program, shall complete the Substance Abuse Intervention Program developed by the NIAA in conjunction with the State of Nevada, Department of Human Resources Division of Child and Family Services Program available through the Juvenile Justice Programs Office: (775) 684-7294.
1. Successful completion of the Substance Abuse Intervention Program shall require, at a minimum:
A. The completion of a video program specific to the nature of the student athlete’s offense, by the student athlete, and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s), as determined by the successful completion of an assignment on the content of the video by the student athlete and his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s).
B. The completion of a minimum of an eight (8) hour assignment selected from a list of ten (10) possible assignments by school personnel. Successful completion shall be determined through a meeting between the student athlete, his/her parent(s) or legal guardian(s), the head coach of the sport in which the student athlete was participating at the time of offense, and the school counselor or dean of students.
All investigations and penalty enforcements will be conducted by the school and/or district with support through the NIAA office.