ATHLETE CONTRACT

1. Prior to Labor Day, net practice time is 10 hours per week not counting water breaks. If the weather is hot we will schedule additional water breaks for hydration, which would make a difference of an additional 10 to 15 minutes of overall practice times.

2. Practice will be net 6 hours per week after school starts, generally 3-4 days per week per your head coach.

3. You are expected to help maintain the field you are playing on, there will be no garbage left behind.

4. Absolutely no profanity or abusive language will be tolerated. You are expected to show respect to all adults, game officials, opposing players and all coaches at all times. Trash talking is not allowed in this league.

5. Absolutely no jewelry, bandannas, skullcaps, colored face shields or scarves are to be worn by players at any practices or games.

6. Mouth guards must be in on all drills.

7. Never sit, especially on your helmet.

8. Your helmets are always on with the chinstraps snapped unless your coach instructs otherwise.

9. Show respect for all your coaches. Address them as Coach.

10. Sportsmanship, citizenship and scholarship are just as important as your “on field” performance to this league. You are expected to be honest and exhibit proper character and integrity as a student athlete in school. Remember, you are representing the Banks High School program.

11. Do not wear your game jersey to practice. If you do you will sit out and will not be allowed to practice.

12. If a player misses 1 practice he/she will not start in the upcoming game; 2 or more practices in the same week and the player will not be eligible to play in the next game but will be required to attend the game in uniform (no pads) to support their team.

13. Players are expected to wear the proper uniform to games. This includes game pants, game jersey, helmet, shoulder pads and cleats. If you are not in proper uniform you will not play in the game