Extra Mural Policy Document - Sport

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Mission Statement

EHS is committed to providing the best environment and facilities possible, so that every pupil in the school is able to participate in the activity of their choice. This commitment endeavours to provide for the full spectrum of EHS's pupils; from the ambitious and talented to those who wish to enjoy their activity on a more social level. Futhermore, the coaches and staff are committed to creating an environment in which each pupil is encouraged to participate in the correct manner.

Involvement

All pupils are expected to be involved at least twice per week. No pupil is permitted to give up an activity unless permission to do so has been granted by the Deputy-Principal in charge of extra murals and written permission is given by the parents.

Coaches and Staff Involvement:

Every team that represents EHS will have its own coach, who will either be a member of the academic staff, or a private coach specifically chosen for his/her ability to coach sport. The private coaches, who take teams, will be monitored by the staff member (team manager) of that sport and by the Deputy-Principal in charge of Extra Murals.
Under no circumstances will a team representing EHS leave the school or play a match unaccompanied by its coach or the manager.
All members of the permanent staff are expected to coach/manage a sports team or a cultural activity.

The Sports Committee:

The Sports Committee consists of all the persons in charge of sports and is chaired by the Head of Sport. The functions of this committee are to discuss all matters relating to games/activities and facilities and to make recommendations thereon to the Deputy-Principal in charge of Extra murals. No recommendation of this committee shall be of any effect until it has been confirmed by the Principal.

Awards - information can be found  here

The Awarding of Scroll Awards:

The nomination of Scroll Awards has always been left to the discretion of the staff member in charge of each respective activity.

Scroll Awards:

Awards may only be awarded after the Head of the sport/culture concerned has discussed each individual case with the Sports Committee. The names of the pupils must then be submitted to the Principal for his approval. Under no circumstances are awards to be published before final approval has been obtained.

Levels of awards:

Budgets:

The Deputy Principal, in conjunction with the Heads of Sports, will be required to develop a budget for each sport for the next financial year, for approval by the Financial Manager. The Deputy Principal shall then administer the finances of each sport in association with the Heads of each sport.

Transport:

A private transport company is used to transport EHS pupils. This company is chosen based on:

A staff member or coach is to be on all buses. The staff member or coach accompanying the pupils is expected to check that the bus and the drivers conduct meets our satisfaction.
Queries or concerns should be raised with the Deputy-Principal in charge of Extra murals.

In the case of an accident the Principal must be contacted immediately the situation has been assessed.
Steps to follow:

Sports Policy

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This policy defines procedure, practice and a course of action. It serves as a mode of management and a code of conduct (a set of rules to govern behaviour and organization).

Team Sports:

Strong emphasis is placed on team sports for the following reasons:

The following sports are coached at EHS (subject to availability of coaches):
Rugby Hockey Cricket Tennis Softball Road Running Swimming
Cross-Country Netball Table Tennis Soccer Body Boarding Golf  

Attendance:

  1. No pupil may ever miss a practice or match without permission from his coach, in advance.
  2. A letter must be written by the parent stating the reason.
  3. The abovementioned letter must be handed to the coach before the end of the school day.
  4. If a pupil is absent on the day of a match or on a Friday, he may not be permitted to play sport on the following day. The parent is required to call the school and inform the coach of the pupils inability to attend the match as a result of illness.
  5. If a pupil is concussed, he/she must remain off sport for three weeks, or until given clearance by his/her doctor.

Injuries:

EHS 1st Aiders are to be booked by the coach for all home games.
All injuries that occur while playing sport at the school or whilst playing for an EHS team, must be reported by the coach/supervisor to the person in charge of that sport.
Recent concerns over the dangerous UV levels have highlighted the danger of skin cancer. The policy is that, where it is appropriate, pupils must wear hats and use block out creams.

Tours:

Tours would be for first team senior squads only and would not include any U15 players unless permission is granted by the Principal. Younger groups have the opportunity to travel on internal tours and to various festivals.
Only current EHS pupils are to tour with an official EHS tour. As far as possible, two staff are to accompany a touring team and the group should not exceed 20 pupils.

Fund Raising:

This may take place with the permission of the Principal and should not conflict with other school fundraising. Fund raising would only normally be granted to cover costs of overseas tours. Money raised will be used to:

Dress:

The official dress code is:

Age Groups:

All pupils are expected to play for the teams that are in accordance with their age group. In effect, this means that a pupil may not play for an U16 team when he/she is still U15.
Exceptions to this regulation are possible, but only with the approval of the Deputy-Principal in charge of Extra murals, after consultation with all interested parties. This would include the parents and coaches.
In the case of teams, which do not have an age structure such as golf, pupils of all ages may compete for places in all teams. In sports, such as tennis, swimming, cycling etc. junior pupils may represent the school at senior level as long as they have earned their place in the side by working their way through the lower sides.
For the teams that do have an established age structure i.e. under 14, 15, 16, such as rugby, hockey and cricket pupils are expected to play within their age groups.

The Calendar Year:

It is a firm policy no sport may be played or practiced out of season.

In effect this means that winter sports may not commence until the last week of the first term, and then only, if the cricket season has completed. Similarly no summer sport may commence until all winter sports have been completed.
Exceptions to this regulation are possible, but only with the approval of the Deputy Principal in charge of Extra murals. An example of an exception would be pre-season fitness training for contact sports such as Rugby. The most likely exception would be for a team preparing itself for a pre-season tour or festival. During each term, specific times have been arranged for each sport to hold practices. It is a fundamental policy that these times are respected by every other sport, as well as academic departments, so that clashes do not occur and pupils are not put under unnecessary pressure and demands.
Sports may not take place at any other times other than their allocated practice days.

Code of Conduct for Sportsmanship:

Although participation in sport implies physical activity and involves competition, there is a very important element of sportsmanship involved.
The true sportsman will uphold the "unwritten rules" of the game.

It is expected that all EHS pupils will abide by the following code:

Spectator Code Of Behaviour

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Edgemead High School is committed to taking all reasonable steps to ensure the safety of participants and officials at all School Sport events and to also providing a safe environment for all spectators.

Guidelines for Managing Spectator Behaviour contrary to Edgemead High School Codes of Behaviour

Before the Event:

During the Event:

After the Event:

Edgemead High School Sport Codes of Behaviour

Any contravention of the listed behaviour will be tabled at the Schools Discipline Council and the severity of the misconduct aligned with the School�s Code of Conduct and further sanctions may follow.

Examples of inappropriate behaviour that is unacceptable includes:

Players' Code of Behaviour:

Parents' Code of Behaviour:

Spectators' Code of Behaviour:

Team Managements' Code of Behaviour:

Administrators' and Officials' Code of Behaviour:

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