Team Selection

SELECTION OF TEAM & CUTTING POLICY

1. In accordance with our philosophy of athletics and our desire to see as many students as possible participate in the athletic program while at Smoky Hill High School, we encourage coaches to keep as many students as they can.

2. Coaches are expected to carry a complete roster when possible, according to the by-laws of their sport.

3. Obviously, time, space, facilities, equipment, personal preference, and other factors will place limitations on the most effective squad size for any particular sport.

4. Choosing the members of athletic squads is the sole responsibility of the coaches of those squads.

Try outs

Prior to trying out, the coach shall provide the following information to all candidates of the team:

Extent of tryout period

Criteria used to select the team

Number to be selected

Practice commitment if they make the team

Game commitments

Lower level coaches shall take into consideration the policies as established by the head coach in that particular program when selecting final team rosters

When a squad cut becomes a necessity, the process will include three important elements. Each candidate shall:

Have completed a minimum of two practice sessions

Be personally informed of the cut by the coach and the reason for the action

The coach will inform the athletic director’s assistant about a refund of any activity fee(s).

Any cutting other than as specified above, can only be made with the consent of the Athletic Director.

Coaches will discuss alternative possibilities for participation in the sport, or other areas in the athletic program.

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