A high school student in New York is considering participating in interscholastic athletics. What are the key academic and attendance eligibility requirements for student-athletes according to NYSPHSAA guidelines? Additionally, what is the policy regarding age limits for participation?
Navigate to the NYSPHSAA homepage. Hover over the 'ADS & Coaches' dropdown menu. Click on the 'Eligibility' link (ID 223). Locate and extract the academic eligibility requirements. Locate and extract the attendance eligibility requirements. Locate and extract the age limit policy for student-athlete participation. Synthesize all collected information into a concise answer.
The agent successfully navigates to the 'Eligibility' page. The agent states the academic eligibility requirement, specifically mentioning passing grades in at least four subjects. The agent states the attendance eligibility requirement, specifically mentioning attendance for at least four periods of instruction. The agent states the age limit policy, including the maximum age for participation and any exceptions mentioned.