unsportsmanlike behavior in a season will be ineligible to letter in that sport. In severe displays of poor attitude and unsportsmanlike conduct, the coaches, Activities Director and administration reserve the right to call for an athlete’s removal from the team. Any player ejected from a contest in any level for grades 9–12 must complete the free NFHS Sportsmanship Course prior to KSHSAA reinstating his/her eligibility privileges. Schools are required to oversee compliance, but do not need to submit the certificate to KSHSAA. Instead, they should retain the certificate on file. Expectations for Team Behavior: ● Attend all practices and games. ● Give your best in all practices, games and schoolwork. ● Support both coaches and team members with a positive and encouraging attitude. ● Physical and/or verbal abuse aimed at an opponent, official, coach, teammate or a fellow student will result in immediate discipline by the coach and, possibly, the administration. ● Taunting and/or inappropriate language directed toward an opponent or teammate is not "part of the game," and is inconsistent with the mission of Heritage Christian Academy. ● Maintain composure when things seem to go against your team. ● Accept the decisions of officials. ● Do not yell at an opponent during a foul shot or as a player attempts to serve. ● Engage in sportsmanlike conduct, exhibiting class, dignity, and respect at all times. ● Team members should congratulate opponents after a game with a customary handshake and kind word. ● Any conflict with coaches or team members should be handled in accordance with the Conflict Resolution Guidelines given in this handbook. Unsportsmanlike penalties: Any athlete receiving a penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct (technical in basketball or a yellow card unsporting behavior) may be suspended for the remainder of that game and suspension from the next game.. The HCA Activities Director will determine if an additional game suspension is warranted. All citations for unsportsmanlike conduct must be reported by the head coach to the Activities Director within 24 hours or before the next game, whichever comes first. ( NOTE: By KSHSAA rules, a red card in soccer and ejection from all other contest carries an automatic ejection from the game and an additional one-game suspension.) Any student deemed ineligible for any reason will be expected to attend all practices, but will not suit up or travel with the team for away games. For home games, ineligible players are permitted to be dressed in street clothes (not team uniform) and on the bench or sideline
IV. COMPETITION DIVISIONS Middle School (Grades 6, 7 and 8)
Playing Time: Players will play during a contest, but the length of their participation may vary from game to game and is entirely at the discretion of the coach, with the following guidelines:
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