Athlete Standards

CONDUCT AT SCHOOL SPORTING EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES Conduct at school events should follow basic standards of common sense and respect for the program and the participants. The Mid-State Conference has adopted a Code of Conduct for all Mid-State activities. While it is intended primarily for athletic contests, there is application to other spectator events as well.

CODE OF CONDUCT FOR MID-STATE CONFERENCE ACTIVITIES
1. Respect your opponent
(a) Cheer for your team, not against your opponent
(b) Make sure your conduct does not hinder an opponent!=s performance
2. Respect yourself and your school
(a) Maintain your self-control at all times
(b) No abusive or profane language
(c) Report behavior that is unbecoming to you and your school
3. Respect all school property
(a) Do not stomp on gym bleachers
(b) Use proper trash receptacles
(c) Leave school property as you found it
(d) Do not walk on gym floors with street shoes
4. Give game officials and school personnel proper respect

As a member school of the Mid-State Conference, we will follow and enforce this code of conduct at home and away events when Boone Central is participating. During musical and dramatic performances, the audience should remain quiet and seated during the entire performance. Out of courtesy to the performers, students should remain in their seats until intermission or the conclusion of the performance. Intermissions are scheduled for longer programs.

NSAA ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
As a member school of the Nebraska School Activities Association, we maintain the standards set forth by the NSAA for interscholastic competitions. Of particular interest to students and parents are the standards for student eligibility. The standards listed below are also posted in strategic locations in the school. Please feel free to ask the activity director or principal for further clarification if needed.
1. Student must be an undergraduate.
2. Student must be enrolled in at least 20 hours per week and regular in attendance, in accordance with the school's attendance policy.
3. Student must be enrolled in high school before the eleventh day of school.
4. Student is ineligible if 19 before September 1.
5. After entering high school, the student is eligible for eight semesters.
6. Student must have been enrolled in school the preceding semester.
7. Student must have earned 20 hours of credit the preceding semester.
8. After a sports season begins, the student may compete only in contests or meets in that sport scheduled by the school.
9. A student may not participate in camps or clinics during the season of a sport he/she participates in.
10. A student may not participate on an all-star team while still in high school.
11. Students may not be residents of another high school district while competing.*
12. A student shall not participate under an assumed name.
13. A student must maintain amateur status.
Cash prizes cannot be accepted for play in your sport. These include cash awards for summer play in 3-on-3 basketball, co-ed sand volleyball tournaments, etc.

*Any questions regarding residency, status of guardians as parents, and change of residence after school starts should be directed to the high school principal or activities director.

BOONE CENTRAL SCHOOL ADDITIONAL PARTICIPATION STANDARDS

Students wishing to participate in the activity program of the Boone Central School must also comply with the following standards in addition to the minimum standards of the NSAA:
1. Student must be in good standing on the weekly eligibility list (Failing in no more than one subject or about to fail in no more than two subjects. Failing one subject and about to fail in another places a student on the ineligibility list).
2. Student must comply with provisions of the substance abuse policy. (Signed statements required before participation)
3. Student must hold an activity ticket in order to compete in any sport or activity receiving revenue from ticket sales.
4. Student must be present in school for the entire day of an activity in order to participate in a contest or practice after school. Any exception must be cleared through the principal.
5. Student must maintain standards of conduct, performance, and citizenship as required by individual coaches/sponsors.
6. Some organizations have specific constitutions/guidelines that are unique to the organizations. Compliance with these individual standards are required by the specific organizations.
7. Physicals, parental permission and proof of insurance are required of all athletes prior to the first practice.
8. Any student who is suspended or expelled may not participate in any activities during the suspension or expulsion.