Your son/daughter has indicated a desire to participate in our school's interscholastic athletic program. We welcome the chance to offer to him/her a competitive opportunity and we would like to highlight a few facts about the program so you will be informed on procedures and services provided and to acquaint you with some of the important rules they will be expected to adhere.

The athletic program is an integral part of the total educational offerings at this school. While the name of the school is enhanced whenever its representatives excel, by far the greatest rewards and satisfactions are derived by those who actually participate on our teams. We play schools with similar academic and athletic philosophies from our conference and the region. If reservations about such competition exists, then a decision must be made before teammates become dependent upon him/her as an integral part of the team.

The head coach in each sport has the prerogative of setting most training rules and standards of behavior and discipline for the squad. This entails a clear understanding of what is to be expected by the player and the coach in terms of appearance and conduct. The administration fully intends to support the coach in carrying out the policies governing the sport as long as they do not conflict with school policy.

A student's participation in the athletic program is voluntary and a privilege, not a right. In addition to the rules and regulations governing all students, we also assume that students willingly undertake certain obligations of self-discipline and team discipline that transcend those of the ordinary student. Only the individual can weigh the merits of the benefits as opposed to the added responsibilities. It should be an early choice and one by which the athlete is willing to abide.

We wish to excel in athletics just as we wish to excel in all activities conducted in the name of the school. To the best of our ability, we are determined to field aggressive well-coached teams composed of young men and women who will, in turn, represent our school with pride, enthusiasm, and loyalty. We hope that their academic and athletic experiences will yield satisfaction and rewards that will continue to enrich their life after they have left our school.

Athletic Handbook

Links

Beverly Public Schools Athletic
Handbook
MIAA
NCAA

Contact Info:

John Lyons
Athletics Director of Athletics, Physical Education, and Health Services

Beverly High School
100 Sohier Road
Beverly, MA 01915

Phone: 978-921-6141
FAX: 978-921-6184
Email: jlyons@ci.beverly.ma.us