Eligibility and Expectations 

HALIFAX WEST ATHLETIC AND EXTRACURRICULAR ELIGIBILITY

All participants in extracurricular activities must have a Student Government I.D. Card.

A student must be under 19 years of age as of September 30th to be eligible to play High School sports.  A student is eligible for three consecutive years beginning with the first year of high school (Grade10)

All athletic fees and uniform fees are to be paid before the student athlete plays their first game.  Fees will not be refunded after the first game played.  Fees will be set by the coach based on team requirements.

Eligibility in Current Semester

Students must be in good academic standing.  This means the student should be passing all courses.  A student to be eligible to play high school sports or major extracurricular events must be enrolled in three courses per semester. 

Academic Monitoring

Students who were not successful in the previous school year may participate in sports with weekly academic monitoring. They must maintain the above-mentioned standards to remain eligible for participation.

Attendance

Attendance at school is an important part of learning and the success of the student.  The student participant is expected to be in class in order to be successful in their courses.  Student participants who are NOT in school on the day of an event or game without valid reason will not be eligible to participate until returning to school. Parents/Guardians can contact the attendance to excuse the student.   Student participants who are absent from classes without an excuse at anytime during the week may also be removed from participation.  Students who are missing from repeated classes without an excuse may be removed from participation for a period as deemed by the Athletic Director, and/or Administration.

Code of Conduct

Student athletes are reminded that all school rules apply at all school sponsored activities.  This includes events, competitions, practices, and tournaments held at school and away from the school in any capacity.

Students who are suspended from school are not eligible to participate in events, competitions, practices or meetings while suspended.  If there is a weekend in the middle of the suspension the student cannot participate until they return to school.  A student receiving a second school suspension, or if their first is for 5 days, they may be removed from participation and deemed ineligible to participate for the remainder of the year on any further teams or in extracurricular opportunities.

Multi- Sport Athletes

Students involved in more than one sport or event that overlaps are obligated to honor their first commitment.  Failure to do so may result in the student being ineligible for other extracurricular teams or opportunities.  The sport in season has priority over other sports, practices or meetings.  A student participant’s commitment is to the first sport or event.

Uniforms and Equipment

All uniforms and equipment belong to the school and are to be returned to the school in the same condition as they were given out.  Failure to do so will result in the student being billed for the cost of the equipment or uniform.  Uniforms are NOT to be worn to school as general clothing they are designated specifically for the sporting activity.

Student athletes should:

1.  Play hard and respect the other team, officials and coaches.

2.  Maintain a high degree of physical fitness.

3.  Abstain from any use of drugs or illegal substances.  Tobacco products, including chewing tobacco or vaping, are not permitted at school activities. Any use of tobacco, drugs or alcohol will carry a consequence in line with the school code of conduct.

4.  Demonstrate respect for the diversity among participants as it relates to race relations, cross-cultural understanding and human rights.

5.  Play for the love of the game.

Halifax West Athletic Review

At Halifax West the Athletic Directors and School Administration will review any problems that are brought to our attention. We strive to address that standards are followed so that staff, coaches, and students are supported in their extracurricular activities through a consultation process. After the situation have been investigated school administration will communicate with coaches, students and parents as necessary in relation to the school’s policies and code of contact.