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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

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