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UNIFORMS AND EQUIPMENT

The Athletic Director has the general responsibility of insuring that the equipment is properly maintained while being utilized.  The direct responsibility is delegated to the Coach of the respective sport.

• Cleaning of Uniforms:  Every athlete in each sport will be responsible for the care and cleaning of his/her uniform following the instructions of the Head Coach on its proper care.

1. Return of Uniforms:  Every athlete must return the uniform promptly (no later than 1 week after the completion of their season).  Violations will result in non-participation in other sports until the uniform is returned.  The athlete is financially responsible for all lost uniforms/equipment that has been checked out in their name.
2. The Head Coach is responsible for completing his/her end-of-the-season inventory promptly.  An inventory sheet must be turned into the Athletic Director at the time of the program’s evaluation.

ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT FACILITIES

The Athletic Director shall be responsible for the overall management and control of all high school facilities.  The custodian assigned to the athletic department shall assist in the control and maintenance; however, Head Coaches are directly responsible for the supervision and behavior of their athletes while using these facilities.

GYM

1. Clearance for facility usage through Athletic Director and Maintenance Supervisor.  High School Teams conducting in-season training will have priority over any non-high school teams or high school teams conducting out-of-season training.
2. Practice sessions in the gym may be closed (all doors shut) due to too many outsiders hanging around and for security/safety of athletes.  This is a coach’s choice.
3. All posted gym rules will be followed:

• Only authorized shoes allowed on the courts.
• NO FOOD or DRINK (accept water) ALLOWED.
• No spitting on gym floor allowed.

WEIGHT ROOM

1. Weight room may only be used with adult supervision (coach/trainer/certified teacher).
2. No spectators will be allowed for safety reasons.
3. All weight room rules will be followed:
4. NO FOOD, DRINK will be allowed in the weight room (water is okay).
5. YOU must have a towel to wipe down machines after each use (keeping the weight room clean and sanitary will be everyone’s job that uses it).
6. You must have a partner to ensure individual safety and proper technique for each lift.
7. All lifters must be dressed appropriately (t-shirts, shorts, shoes).  No pants with belts.
8. Proper behavior must be displayed at all times to ensure safety for everyone.
9. Place weights back where they belong after each use.

LOCKERS, FIELD, AND COURTS

• Athletes are to keep their lockers LOCKED at all times and keep belongings in their locker.  Loss of valuables is to be reported to the Head Coach immediately.
• Coaches’ office is reserved for members of the coaching staff.  Athletes are not to enter without permission from the coaches or Athletic Director into any of the offices, equipment rooms, or storage areas.
• Facilities will be maintained by keeping the area clean and picking up all litter at the end of every practice.  Spikes or cleats are not to be worn/washed in the shower room.
• To prevent injuries, ball playing and excessive fooling around is forbidden.
• Coaching staff will ensure securing of facilities, lights, and gates upon leaving.  One coach must stay until all athletes have left.
• The Athletic Director, with the assistance of the custodial staff, is responsible for the marking, setting up, and breaking down of the field or court for games.

OTHER FACILITIES

• Reservations for off-campus sites must be coordinated with the Site Administration and the Athletic Director.  Information needed, will be dates of activities, time of practice and/or games/matches, and facilities needed.

1. Rules and Regulations as set by the Site Administrator will be strictly adhered to.  This applies not only to our teams but also to other teams utilizing the site for games/matches.  The Coaching Staff will be responsible for enforcing all rules and regulations, visual inspection of the facility before leaving and all appropriate closing and locking procedures.