SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools
SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools
SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools
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Section 8000 – Students<br />
8482 Physical Examinations for Athletics 8482<br />
A student, who wishes to participate in interscholastic games or sports, including<br />
cheerleading and pompon squads, must satisfactorily complete a health or medical examination<br />
administered by a qualified physician prior to involvement in any athletic tryout, practice,<br />
competition, or other extra-curricular activity.<br />
Approved:<br />
8490 Interscholastic Athletics Defined as Club or Varsity Sport 8490<br />
All interscholastic athletic teams within the District shall be defined as either “club” or<br />
“varsity” sports. The definitions and requirements for each are as follows:<br />
Club Sports<br />
A “club” is defined as a parent/guardian/student funded athletic program involving<br />
interscholastic competition that is operated directly under the supervision of the building<br />
Principal and athletic director. “Club” sports originate only with the approval of the building<br />
Principal.<br />
Requirements to Achieve “Club” Status<br />
In order to achieve “club” status, a student group must meet the following requirements:<br />
• Demonstrate adequate student interest.<br />
• If the faculty sponsor is not the coach, a qualified coach will be approved by the<br />
building Principal and athletic director.<br />
• There will be no minimum number of opponents or contests required to achieve<br />
or retain “club” status.<br />
• “Club” sports and coaches shall comply with all Michigan High School Athletic<br />
Association (M.H.S.A.A) and the School District of the City of <strong>Saginaw</strong> rules.<br />
• Coaches/sponsors, if receiving a stipend, will be finger printed and a background<br />
check will be conducted.<br />
• Coaches/volunteers will have a background check conducted prior to coaching.<br />
•<br />
Administrative Requirements<br />
The faculty sponsor of the “club” sport shall ensure that the following administrative<br />
requirements are met:<br />
1. A written plan is approved by the building Principal and athletic director. The plan<br />
shall include:<br />
• A Proposed budget<br />
• An approved transportation plan and insurance plan<br />
1. An annual program report is completed.<br />
2. Adequate administrative resources and physical facilities are available.<br />
SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW