Athletics

For information on schedules and Hazel Park Athletics, visit highschoolsports.net.

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News
Please see the following fliers and applications in regard to the athletic program:

Physical Form
Pay-to-Participate Grant Application
Pay-to-Participate Contract

Awards

Freshman Award.........................................................................Graduation Yr. #'s for Varsity Jacket
Junior Varsity Award..................................................................Viking Head for Varsity Jacket
1st Year Varsity Award...............................................................Chenille "HP" for Varsity Jacket
2nd Yea rVarsity Award..............................................................Gold Pin
3rd Year Varsity Award...............................................................Gold Medal
4th Year Varsity Award...............................................................Special Plaque & Gold pin
OAA All-League..........................................................................OAA Medal
OAA All-Acedemic Team (3.5 G.P.A on varsity team)...............Special Certificate
Sportmanship Award...................................................................Special Certificate

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Benefits

The Benefits being gain by being part of a high school athletics team are immeasurable. Participants learn valuable skills which serve them for a lifetime. The friendships made through athletics are enough reason to play sports. Jack Roberts, Executive Director of the Michigan High School Athletics Association, used a recent speech to highlight some facts which demonstrate why students should get involved in sports. Here are some excerpts from that speech:
Participants in school activities generally have higher grade point averages, lower dropout rates, and better daily attendance.
Participants in school activities have fewer discipline problems, and lower rates of tobacco and alcohol than other nonparticipating supplies.
Participants in school activities feel better about school and about education.
Of course, having fun and excitement are good reasons to play, but here are a couple of facts which show that there is much more to it:

"95% of 'fortune 500' executives participated in school athletics (only 47% were National Honor Society members)." -Fortune Magazine

"Extracurricular participation is a school's best predictor of an adult's success."

-Douglas Heath, based on a 40-year survey.

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Boosters

The Hazel Park Athletic Boosters Club was organized for the sole purpose of enhancing the athletic experiences of all Hazel Park athletes by furnishing athletic extras above and beyond those which are supplied by the School District.

Athletic Booster Officers:
Kathleen M. Hall - President
Carl Taylor - Vice President
Debbie Laframboise - Treasurer
Barb Miller - Secretary
Al Hayes - Membership
Don Vogt- Athletic Director

The following are dates in which events will take place through June:

September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010

Drug and Alcohol Policy

PURPOSE: The intent of this policy is to address the serious and harmful effects substance use and abuse can have on an athlete. All teams and groups who are under the direction of the Athletic Department will be governed by this policy. The policy is not intended to be a punishment but rather an incentive to help athletes make good choices that promote healthful lifestyles both socially and physically. It is further the intend of this policy is to provide assistance to help athletes and their families cope with problems that might lead to substance use and abuse by making available social and counseling services.

DEFINITION: Students who are part of a team or group that fall under the direction of the hazel Park Athletic Department are considered to be representatives of that team or group 24 hours a day, seven days a week, during the entire school year. Violation of the Athletic Department Substance Use and abuse policy anytime during the school year will result in enforcement of the department policy rules. Included in the administration of this policy is the possession or use of any alcohol, drugs, or tobacco products other than those medically prescribed by a physician to the individual.

PROCEDURES:

A. First Violation- After confirmation of the first violation the student will lose eligibility for the next two consecutive interscholastic events or two weeks of a season in which the student is a participant, whichever is the greater. Referral to a professional agency could be recommended.

B. Second Violation- After confirmation of the second violation, the student will lose eligibility for the next six consecutive interscholastic events or sic weeks of a season in which the student is a participant, which ever is greater. If the violation was for alcohol or other chemical use, before a student may reenter the program, he/she must show in writing that he/she has received counseling from some professional counseling agency dealing with substance abuse.

C. Third Violation- After confirmation of the third violation the student will be dismissed from the team and excluded from all interscholastic participation for the remainder of the school year.

If the violation was for alcohol or other chemical use, in order for the student to be allowed to participate in athletics in future years, the student must show evidence that he/she has completed or is currently in a chemical dependency or treatment program. (The cost of the program is the responsibility of the family). At the time a student may request a meeting with the high school athletic director, the district athletic director and the high school principal to discuss possible reinstatement.

D. Suspension does not end with the conclusion of and individual sport season, but is continued on into the next participation athletic season.

E. Penalties shall be accumulative beginning with the student's first participation on a high school athletic team and continue until the completion of the twelfth grade. Furthermore, for a student to fulfill the intent of the consequences of this policy, he/she must complete the season in which the punishment was served.

F. Athletes having been found in violation of this policy may appeal the decision of the high school athletic director and request a hearing with the building principal, the district athletic director, and the superintendent of schools.

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Eligibility

All athletes must be a current Hazel Park High School student in good standing who are working towards graduation.

All athletes must follow the Michigan High School Athletic Administration requirements. Academically, these include:

Must have passed at least 4 classes the previous semester.
Must be currently passing at least 4 classes.

In addition to the M.H.S.A.A. minimum standards, H.P.H.S. students must be passing at least 5 classes or attend study table sessions on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Students who are assigned to study table have only one week to improve their grades or lose eligibility.

The state requires each athlete's eligibility to be checked at least once per semester. Hazel Park High School checks their athletes more frequently and thoroughly than almost any of our neighboring districts. We have our athletes take their individual eligibility form to their teachers biweekly during their sport season. Our 6-week report card periods provide another means for frequent monitoring of student academic progress.