Massachusetts
Interscholastic Athletic Association
The MIAA is committed to the protection of student-athletes throughout
the Commonwealth and to fairness of competition among its 365-member
high schools. The MIAA Board of Control believes that first-hand
knowledge of these selected association eligibility rules can only
prove helpful to student-athletes and their parents.
MIAA Eligibility Rules
The violation of any eligibility rules may result in a forfeiture
of a game won or the elimination of a player from participation
for one year. A mistake could spoil a good season's record. If,
in your opinion, there is any doubt concerning your eligibility,
consult your principal or athletic director.
The rules apply to all teams, varsity, junior varsity, sophomore
and freshmen; all grades and to both girls' and boys' sports. The
Board of Control of MIAA will resolve all questions on eligibility.
You're not eligible:
1. If you were not a member of some secondary school for the two
(2) months, exclusive of summer vacation months, preceding the
contest.
2. *If you transferred from one high school to another
3. If you were taking fewer that 20 periods of prepared work.
4. If you do not have a passing average in at least three out
of four classes of prepared work as of the last time report cards
were issued for all students. To be eligible for fall season sports,
the previous year's final grades will determine your eligibility.
If you repeat a subject after having already received credit of
that subject, you cannot count the points as part of the 20 required.
5. *If, since you entered Grade 9, twelve (12) consecutive sports
seasons have passed, whether or not you participated.
6. If your 19th birthday came before September 1 of the present
school year, you may not participate in high school sports.
7. If you have graduated from any secondary school.
8. If you are a student in grades 7, 8, or 9 in a junior high
school and the principal is also the high school principal.
9. If you are in a trade school or vocational division or alternative
school that is not under the jurisdiction and supervision of the
high school principal.
10. If you were "persuaded" or influenced to transfer to your
present high school by a coach, athletic director, principal or
any other person connected with the school.
11. If you are put out of a game for fighting or flagrant unsportsmanlike
conduct, you are not eligible to play in the next scheduled game.
This includes, but is not limited to, the use of threatening,
abusive or obscene language. If it is the second game during the
season, then you are disqualified from any further participation
in the sport season for one full year.
There are many other important rules and regulations that must
be adhered to. Those listed above are most common and must be
understood. Consult your principal or athletic director if there
is any possible doubt.
*NOTE: There are some exceptions or variations to this rule. Consult
your principal or athletic director if there is any possible doubt.
Athletic Rules & Regulations
The BHS athletic program operates under the general rule that
we display and promote a positive image through actions and attitudes
which results in school and community pride. Pride in performance
both individually and collectively is the goal of our program. Doing
the best with students and staff is all that can be expected, anything
else is not in line with our program goals. Relative to this goal,
please be advised to the following rules and regulations.
1. Refer to eligibility requirements as stated previously herein.
2. To be eligible to participate in or to attend any activity,
game, practice, play or co- curricular activity, a student must
be in attendance for a full day of classes on the day of the event.
If the event is scheduled for Saturday, Sunday or a holiday, this
regulation shall apply to the last school day preceding the event.
If a student is ill or has some other absence excused by the principal
or assistant principal, he/she may participate in activities if
he/she attends 2 or more consecutively scheduled classes on (or
before) the day of the activity. Exceptions will be made for absence
due to religious holidays.
3. Notice of athletic injury risk - Participation in athletics
is inherently dangerous. Although we provide a professional staff
and quality equipment/facilities, injuries can and do take place.
All students participate in athletics voluntarily with permission
of their parent/guardian. Along with this participation, the students
and parent/guardian accept the inherent risks to which students
expose themselves.
4. Chemical Health - During the season (practice or play), a student
shall not, regardless of quantity, use or consume, possess, buy/sell,
be in the presence of, or give away any beverage containing alcohol,
tobacco products, marijuana or any controlled substance. Please
note, "in the presence of' indicates unsupervised situations without
parent/guardian in attendance.
FIRST VIOLATION FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION - The student shall lose
eligibility for the next two (2) consecutive interscholastic events
or two weeks of that season and/or the next subsequent season, whichever
is greater, in which the student is a participant.
SECOND VIOLATION FOR USE OR CONSUMPTION - The student shall lose
eligibility for the next twelve (12) consecutive weeks of that season
and/or the next subsequent season in which the student is a participant.
FIRST VIOLATION FOR POSSESSION OR DISTRIBUTION of a controlled
substance as defined in Chapter 94C, including but limited to marijuana,
cocaine, and heroin. - The student shall be subject to expulsion
from school by the principal
5. Physical Examinations - All students must pass a physical
examination within one year before participating in any sport.
Physical examinations must be performed by a duly registered physician
or registered nurse practitioner.
6. An athlete is responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued.
Payment will be required of all missing or damaged equipment.
7. Student athletes must ride to and from all away games by bus
provided by the Beverly Public Schools Transportation Department.
No individual may use his or her personal car for transportation
to and from any school event.
8. Athletic insurance is provided to all athletic participants
to cover AFTER one's own policy has been utilized. All injuries
must be reported immediately to the school nurse. We cannot be
responsible for injuries which are not reported.
9. Conference rule states that a varsity athlete may participate
in only one varsity sport per season. Varsity athletes may not
change from one varsity sport to another after the first scheduled
conference game (see athletic director for exceptions).
10. Once a team list has been submitted to the athletic director,
any change from that list is to be reported immediately to the
athletic director. Any suspension of an athlete must be reported
in writing to the athletic director.
11. If a problem occurs that may result in a dismissal from a
team, the coach must notify the student of the possible dismissal
and report the situation in writing to the athletic director.
The athletic director will meet with the coach, parents and the
athlete, as soon as possible, to discuss the problem and the appropriate
disciplinary action.
12. Any student attending an NEC or MIAA athletic event is subject
to rules and regulations of their school, the MIAA, and the Northeastern
Conference, as voted by the Northeastern Conference Athletic Directors.
13. Consequences of missed scheduled athletic events shall be
determined at the discretion of the coach.
Athletic Handbook
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