“INDIANS”
Broken Bow High School
Student/Parent
Activity Handbook
2011-2012
Principal - Mr. Ken Kujath
Activities Director - Mr. Ryan E. Hogue Activity Handbook 2
ACTIVITY HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................................3
Activities Governed by Handbook ...................................................................................................................................... 3
Activity & Contact Person
Levels of Competition
Philosophy .........................................................................................................................................................................6
Expectations .......................................................................................................................................................................6
Of Participants
Of Coaches/Sponsors
Of Parents/Guardians
Requirements for Participation ...........................................................................................................................................7
Rules and Regulations ........................................................................................................................................................8
NSAA .........................................................................................................................................................................8
Additional Regulations .............................................................................................................................................. 10
Practice Requirements ..................................................................................................................................................... 11
Lettering Requirements ................................................................................................................................................... 12
Other Regulations ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Level of Participation ........................................................................................................................................................ 18
Varsity Teams...................................................................................................................................................................18
Attendance Requirements on Contest/Game Days & Make-up Work ............................................................................... 19
Participation and Attendance ............................................................................................................................................ 19
Participation on Other Teams ........................................................................................................................................... 19
Transportation .................................................................................................................................................................. 19
Individual Activities Rules ................................................................................................................................................. 21
Conduct and Sportsmanship ............................................................................................................................................. 21
Use of Facilities ............................................................................................................................................................... 22
Changing of Sports/Recruiting ......................................................................................................................................... 22
Equipment and Uniforms ................................................................................................................................................. 22
Practices........................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Wednesday/Sunday .................................................................................................................................................. 23
December Moratorium .............................................................................................................................................. 23
Contests/Games ............................................................................................................................................................... 24
Lodging/Meals ................................................................................................................................................................. 24
Locker Room Policies ...................................................................................................................................................... 24
Traveling to Practice Field or Courts ......................................................................................................................... 25
Guidelines for Use of Weight Room .................................................................................................................................. 25
Injuries/Athletic Trainer ..................................................................................................................................................... 25
Student Participation Conflicts .......................................................................................................................................... 25
Pre-Season Parent Meetings ........................................................................................................................................... 26
Booster Club(s) ................................................................................................................................................................. 26
Awards Banquet .............................................................................................................................................................. 26
Out of Season or Off Season Participation ........................................................................................................................ 26
Admission to Contests/Games ......................................................................................................................................... 27
Contest/Game Information ................................................................................................................................................ 27
Cancellation Procedures .................................................................................................................................................. 28
Insurance.......................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Complaint/Grievance Procedure ............................................................................................................................... 28
Code of Conduct Policy .................................................................................................................................................... 29
Extracurricular Activity Policy ............................................................................................................................................ 30
Penalties........................................................................................................................................................................... 30
Hearing Procedure ........................................................................................................................................................... 32
Staff Conduct with Students Policy……………………………………………………………………..........................................33
Dating Violence Prevention Policy………………………………………………35
Concussion Policy (LB 260)…………………………………………………………………….........................................36
Parent’s Guide To Concussions in Sports………………………………………………………………………..37
Parent/Coach Communication .......................................................................................................................................... 40
Positive Communication Between Parents and Coaches .................................................................................................. 40
Student Participation & Parent Approval Form .................................................................................................................. 42
Parent/Guardian Receipt Certification ............................................................................................................................... 43
Activity Handbook 3
Introduction
Congratulations on being a participant in Broken Bow High School’s Extracurricular Activities
Program. Participation in activities in the Broken Bow Public School District is a PRIVILEGE
that involves TEAMWORK and SELF DISCIPLINE.
Extracurricular Activities are an excellent means of bringing together home, school, and
community, as well as contributing to your personal development, growth, and education. The
activities program also provides you the opportunity to compete in contests with other schools,
aids you in developing new friendships, and teaches you good sportsmanship.
As a participant, you need to be prepared to dedicate yourself to the activities you are involved
in. Remember