Team Selection Policy

It is the intent and the mission of the Beverly Athletic Department to provide the students of the Beverly Public Schools a wide variety of co-curricular activities. It is in this spirit that selection to our athletic teams be made. The intent is to provide opportunities for students but also field teams that are competitive and will represent Beverly with pride and honor.

In sports where safety (number of participants) of our student-athletes is paramount and manageability for proper instruction is required, the head coach may require a try-out for selection. The try-out period shall be no less than two (2) sessions; cheerleader try-outs shall be one (1) session. Try-outs will begin and end with specific team requirements and expectations that will be discussed with the student-athletes.

Selection to our athletic teams will be made by the head coach of that sport on a year to year basis with consultation by assistant coaches where applicable. The final selection of participants shall rest with the head coach.

When a student is not selected for a team, the head coach shall, upon request, discuss with the student reasons why the student was not selected and where the student can improve.

Appeals of the final selection of the said athletic team shall be made to the athletic director in writing within two (2) days of final selection. The athletic director shall determine if the head coach has complied with the team selection policy and respond in writing within an appropriate time.

It is the parent/guardian and the student's right to discuss any appeal with the principal of the high school.

It is paramount to the Beverly Public Schools, the Beverly Athletic Department, and the Beverly coaching staff to extend the educational opportunities to all students through athletics. Team selection shall be made with looking to the "total student" as the goal.

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