2012-13 TSSAA Handbook

2012-13 TSSAA Handbook
Cooperative Programs
Section 6. Two member schools may petition TSSAA annually for permission to have a cooperative program in
any sport if one of the schools does not have that program and has not had that program for the last five years.
The Executive Director of TSSAA may approve such cooperative programs subject to approval by principal of
schools involved, the governing board of the schools involved, and the Board of Control.
Responsibility of the Principal
Section 7. The principal of each school, in all matters pertaining to the athletic relations of his/her school, is
responsible to this Association. Administrators must realize that they have more responsibilities than the general
public to understand the purpose of high school athletics and the principles behind the TSSAA rules, and they
must maintain that level of understanding and purpose when dealing with the general public and students. The
principal shall exercise control over all finances, the scheduling of contests, and all other matters involved in the
management of the school's athletic program. Any school whose athletic program is managed by a non-school
group shall not be eligible to hold membership in TSSAA.
The principal shall furnish to the Executive Director such information as may be desired concerning eligibility of
contestants, participation and reports on officials. Failure to comply within a reasonable time shall subject the
school to suspension, fine or other penalty. Any eligibility list shall remain on file in the principal's office for a
period of not less than five years.
The principal, assistant principal, or athletic director shall attend the meeting for all administrators annually.
Failure to attend shall result in a warning. If an administrator does not attend the following year, the fine shall be
$50.00.
Section 8. All games shall be properly supervised to insure sportsmanlike contests. The host school shall be
responsible for providing sufficient security to insure orderly conduct on the part of all spectators. Visiting teams
shall be accompanied by the principal or someone designated by the principal. If the game is played on a neutral
field and neither team is designated as the host team, the competing schools shall share the responsibility of
providing sufficient security.
Member schools are responsible for the conduct of their own fans and students at every athletic contest,
regardless of where it may be held.
The coach and principal of each of the schools participating in an athletic contest shall file a report immediately
with the state office if there is any unusual incident involving poor sportsmanship, during or following the game, on
the part of players, coaches, school administrators, game officials or spectators.
Please see FAQ’s on Pages 40-57.
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