ATHLETIC TEAM COMMANDER.

Under the direction of the Company Commander, organize, train and condition cadets to participate in competitions with other JROTC units and organizations.

a. Ensure that qualification tests for the Physical Fitness Ribbon are widely advertised.

b. Practices will be of such variety that cadets will be able to satisfy requirements for the physical fitness award. Conduct periodic (no more than once per semester) qualification tests for the NJROTC physical fitness ribbon and report the results in writing on the proper form to the SNSI via the chain of command.

c. Conduct practices for all athletic competitions beginning at least six weeks in advance of the scheduled time of the meet.

d. Keep a record of attendance and the performance of each cadet participating in athletic practices.

e. Ensure that no cadet is allowed to participate in practices or competitions that is ill or injured in any way without the express permission of his/her parents and SNSI/NSI.

f. Maintain records relative to the participation and success of cadets.

g. Make recommendations to the SNSI for awarding the physical fitness ribbon in accordance with established criteria.