Athletes MUST to pay a $90 participation fee for each sport they joins before the first game to be allowed to participate. This is a non-refundable fee. The money is forwarded to the district office to pay for transportation (busing to and from games) and coaches’ stipends ONLY. Athletes will also need to purchase an Activity Card for $22.25. This card is good for the full school year . Pay online through myschoolfees.com or with the bookkeeper in the main office.

REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance:

• Players are expected to attend every practice. Practice is every day from 3:15-5:00 p.m. Athletes MUST be off campus no later than 5:15 p.m.

• All absences must be accompanied by a note or email from the parent/guardian in order to be excused.

• More than two (2) unexcused absences will result in loss of playtime.

• Numerous absences will be seen as a lack of commitment and may result in dismissal from the team.

Grades:

• Athletes MUST maintain passing grades in all classes to participate.

• Student-athletes who fail a class for two (2) consecutive weeks will NOT be allowed to participate in games until the grade has been raised to passing (D or above).

• Any athlete who is ineligible to participate due to grades will NOT be allowed to attend the away games with the rest of the team.

Clothing/Equipment

• Appropriate clothes for practice must be worn by every athlete. The MMS dress code policy will be used as guidelines to determine school-appropriate clothing.

• No jewelry is allowed during practice and games. This includes watches, necklaces, bracelets, and earrings.

• Athletes are responsible for all equipment checked out to them during the season. They will be required to return all items at the end of the season

• Athletes who do not turn in their uniform will be charged the cost of replacing the lost items. Yearbooks will not be distributed until all fines have been cleared with the bookkeeper.