HOLY CROSS CATHOLIC SCHOOL ATHLETIC POLICY
SOFTBALL AND BASEBALL
Athletic programs at Holy Cross Catholic School are meant to be a fun experience with an emphasis on respect and faith throughout the programs. This policy has been developed by the Holy Cross school board to insure there is a consistent policy in place for all of Holy Cross’s athletic programs. Please read the policy with your child and complete the electronic signature. Participation Requirements and Expectations: No student will be allowed to play in a game or tournament until this form is signed along with all applicable fees and tuition is up to date. The athletic fee for softball and baseball is $110 per student in grades 6-8 and $80 for students in grade 5 ($165 per out-of-school student). For Holy Cross students this will be billed through TADS online. Please be sure to pay this fee promptly so we have the funds to pay our referees, coaches, and tournament fees. This year we are not asking for a uniform deposit. Although if your uniform is not returned to Holy Cross Catholic School in the condition received or if it was lost, you will be billed the replacement value. If the student is sick, they must be in school by 11:00 a.m. in order to participate in practice or a game that day. For weekend games or tournaments, the student must follow the school policy of being 24 hours symptom free to participate in the tournament. The student must maintain an acceptable academic level to participate in athletics at Holy Cross. The student must have at least a C- or above in every class to participate. If the student is below this level, they will not be allowed to participate in an athletic activity until the Holy Cross Administrator and/or the Athletic Director allows them to based on improved grades and/or through an assessment and forming an improvement plan by the Holy Cross Staff and the parent(s). Please note that the teams that we compete against are comprised of 7th and 8th graders many from our neighboring public schools. Participation in the 5th and 6th grade level for baseball and softball at Holy Cross is meant to teach the fundamentals of a particular game to all the students who choose to participate. If there is a shortage of 7th and 8th grade players, younger players may be asked to play full-time. To that end, in the 5th and 6th grade, the coaching staff will determine whether playing in each particular game would be a safe environment for that player. At this level, some 5th and 6th graders have many years of experience from summer leagues and are able to compete against older players. For some, this may be their first introduction to the sport. At the 7th and 8th grade level there will be a team structure in place with starters identified in an effort to win more games throughout the season at the coach’s discretion. At this level, all athletes should understand a non-starter might not get to play in every game. However, the coaching staff is still encouraged to play every player in every game, if possible, particularly in a one-sided game. The starting team structure includes tournament situations. Conduct Expectations: Holy Cross is a Catholic school and our athletes represent not only our school, but our community and faith values as well. We expect each athlete to conduct him or herself to a high standard of respect for self and others along with good sportsmanship at all times when participating in athletic programs. This expectation is both on and off the playing field. Inappropriate behavior and/or talking back to referees, coaches, parents, or opposing team members will not be tolerated at any grade level. If a student is observed in such activities, they will be:
There will not be a refund of fees should this occur. If a parent is observed berating the referees, coaches, other parents, or the opposing team, they will be asked to leave. If the athlete has an unexcused absence from practice, they will not participate in the following game or tournament. Three unexcused absences and the student will not participate for the remainder of the year in that sport. If the athlete uses any kind of illegal substance, he/she will be suspended for the entire season. Updated: 9-2021
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