Conduct Expectations:

Freedom of Choice, Not Freedom of Consequences

1. Obey the Indian Prairie School District Athletic and Activity Code of conduct.
   • Code is in effect for the remainder of high school career, including summer months.
   • Eligibility is checked on Friday and affects the following Monday through Sunday contests.
     Note: Transfer students must have a “Principal’s Concurrence” form on file in the athletic office. (IHSA rule)
   • No participation during school suspensions or detentions.
     Note: school suspension may result in being removed from the team per the coach
   • No criminal action.
   • No use, possession, or presence in the vicinity of drugs and/or alcohol, including paraphernalia.
   • No use or possession of any type of tobacco.
   • No hazing/harassment/bullying.
   • Must attend school in order to practice or perform on that given day.
2. Respect teammates and coaches! These behaviors will not be tolerated and may result in your removal from the TEAM!
   • Derogatory references to anyone’s race or ethnic background.
   • Hazing/initiation of anyone.
   • Affiliation with a gang in any manner.
   • Stealing or “borrowing” of someone else’s property without permission.
   • Fighting.
   • Disrespect of a teammate or coach in any manner.
3. Attendance is mandatory! A player may be removed from the TEAM at anytime for non-attendance.
   • Players must practice for 12 days prior to competing. (IHSA rule)
   • Players must participate in at least 3 practices in order to dress in that week’s game.
   • Players are to be on time for meetings, practices, games, and buses. Tardiness will not be tolerated and the entire TEAM will be affected.
   • If a player is injured, he must be under the supervision of the AT and head coach.
   • If a player is ill, he must be under doctor care with a written note to the AT and head coach.
   • Consequences for being absent include running, playing time, and depth chart position.
4. Display good sportsmanship!
   • Trash talking, showboating, profanity and taunting are unacceptable.
   • Always address the officials with respect, addressing them with “Yes Sir” and “No Sir“.
5. Equipment and facility use.
   • Players are responsible for the equipment issued to them. It is to be secured at all times.
   • If a player fails to return equipment, he will pay for its replacement.