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the district newsletter, and in local newspapers. It is the responsibility of students to become aware of
these dates and times.
The examination for fall sports must be given on or after June 1 st immediately prior to the school year of
participation. Re-certification for a second or third sport in the same academic year is required. The recertification
by parent for all other sports must not be completed earlier than six (6) weeks prior to the
beginning of practice for each applicable sport using the Norwin School District Recertification Form.
If a significant injury or illness has occurred since the primary physical examination, a medical release will
be required to participate in any sport.
Restrictions During Suspension from School
Students under suspension from school are not permitted, on the dates of the suspension, to participate,
in any capacity, in all extra-curricular activities including sports, and/or any activity representing the
Norwin School District. If the extra-curricular activity is part of the academic evaluation, an alternative
assignment must be given.
If a suspension period includes a weekend or vacation day(s) the student is ineligible to participate in any
school activity until the suspension period is completed.
If the event is held on the weekend, students must attend school the last school day of the week
preceding the event.
Steroids and Other Drugs
School Board policy prohibits students involved in school-related athletics from using anabolic steroids,
except with valid medical reason. Bodybuilding, muscle enhancement, increasing muscle bulk or
strength, and enhancing athletic ability are not considered valid medical purposes. School Board policy
also prohibits students from distributing, dispensing, possessing, using or being under the influence of
any controlled substance, the definition of which includes anabolic steroids, at any time.
Student Insurance
One of the major concerns shared by all is the safety and well being of our students and athletes. The
Norwin Board of School Directors, sharing this concern, elected to purchase athletic insurance for all
athletes including band members and cheerleaders. This plan is designed to work in conjunction with
parental insurance. Details can be obtained from the Athletic Director’s Office.
Student Managers and Trainers
Student managers for each team are chosen from those students who have made application through the
coach, the athletic director, and/or the trainer. Managers and trainers are awarded a letter if they have
served satisfactorily for two (2) seasons.
Tickets for Athletic Events
Student passes for home football games, soccer games, girls’ and boys’ basketball, lacrosse, field
hockey, and wrestling are offered to students at the beginning of the season at a nominal price and at
considerable savings over the cost of single tickets. Student tickets for football away games and WPIAL
playoff games are generally sold at reduced prices in the Athletic Office for several days preceding the
game. Single student tickets to home games must be purchased in advance. No student-priced tickets
are sold at the door/gate.
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