Recruiting and Undue Influence are defined as influence by any person connected directly or indirectly with a GHSA school to induce a student of any age to transfer from one school to another, or to enter the ninth grade at a member school for athletic or literary competition purposes, whether or not the school presently attended by the student is a member of the GHSA. 1. The use of undue influence to secure or retain a student for competitive purposes is prohibited, shall cause that student to forfeit eligibility for one year from the date of enrollment, and shall lead to other penalties being assessed against the school doing the recruiting as allowed by the GHSA Constitution. 2. Evidence of undue influence includes, but is not limited to, personal contact by coaches and sponsors in an attempt to persuade transfer, gifts of money, jobs, supplies, clothing, free transportation, admission to contests, invitation to attend practices and/or games, or free tuition. Complaints or reports of violations of this rule will be investigated and handled on a case-by-case basis. If coaches are found to be in violation of the recruiting rule, a copy of the investigation will be forwarded to the Professional Standards Commission of the Department of Education. ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES/ REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS A student may participate in athletic programs at Manchester High School provided the following requirements are met: A. Eligibility: A student must be listed as eligible to participate on the appropriate form that is completed by the Athletic Director and submitted to the GHSA (for high school) and the school level Athletic Director. Athletic Directors are responsible for overseeing the appropriate filing of reports in the home school. B. Physical Forms: All prospective athletes are required to successfully pass a physical examination by a registered physician and the copy of such examination must be on file in the athletic directors' office. One current physical examination per year is sufficient for all sports during that school year. C. Insurance Policy: Each student-athlete must be covered by either the school approved accident insurance policy or by a family insurance policy. A certification (waiver) signed by the parent and a copy of the insurance card stating that the student is adequately covered by accident insurance must be on file in the principal's office.
Recruiting and Undue Influence are defined as influence by any person connected directly or indirectly with a GHSA school to induce a student of any age to transfer from one school to another, or to enter the ninth grade at a member school for athletic or literary competition purposes, whether or not the school presently attended by the student is a member of the GHSA. 1. The use of undue influence to secure or retain a student for competitive purposes is prohibited, shall cause that student to forfeit eligibility for one year from the date of enrollment, and shall lead to other penalties being assessed against the school doing the recruiting as allowed by the GHSA Constitution. 2. Evidence of undue influence includes, but is not limited to, personal contact by coaches and sponsors in an attempt to persuade transfer, gifts of money, jobs, supplies, clothing, free transportation, admission to contests, invitation to attend practices and/or games, or free tuition. Complaints or reports of violations of this rule will be investigated and handled on a case-by-case basis. If coaches are found to be in violation of the recruiting rule, a copy of the investigation will be forwarded to the Professional Standards Commission of the Department of Education. ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES/ REQUIREMENTS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS A student may participate in athletic programs at Manchester High School provided the following requirements are met: A. Eligibility: A student must be listed as eligible to participate on the appropriate form that is completed by the Athletic Director and submitted to the GHSA (for high school) and the school level Athletic Director. Athletic Directors are responsible for overseeing the appropriate filing of reports in the home school. B. Physical Forms: All prospective athletes are required to successfully pass a physical examination by a registered physician and the copy of such examination must be on file in the athletic directors' office. One current physical examination per year is sufficient for all sports during that school year. C. Insurance Policy: Each student-athlete must be covered by either the school approved accident insurance policy or by a family insurance policy. A certification (waiver) signed by the parent and a copy of the insurance card stating that the student is adequately covered by accident insurance must be on file in the principal's office.
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