The following guidelines and policies will govern any athlete that is a member of the Lauderdale Lakes MS Athletic Program. Being a member of our athletic program is a privilege and not a right. By modeling responsible behavior, our student-athletes can make a tremendous contribution to our school.
1. All student-athletes will conduct themselves in a manner that coincides with the guidelines listed in the Broward County Code of Student Conduct or the student-athlete may be dismissed from the team.
2. All student-athletes are expected to always conduct themselves in a respectful and courteous manner in the classroom, at practices, games, and during any team/school function, etc. or the student-athlete may be dismissed from the team.
3. Any student-athlete who is externally suspended from school will be automatically and immediately dismissed from the team, per administrative review.
4. Any student-athlete who receives internal suspension during a season may be subject to loss of playing time at the coach’s discretion.
5. It is the responsibility of the student-athlete to report to practice on time. Excessive tardiness to practice may result in a loss of playing time or dismissal from the team at the coach’s discretion.
6. Any student-athlete who accumulates two or more unexcused absences from practices or games may be dismissed from the team at the coach’s discretion.
7. To be eligible to play sports, all student-athletes must have an overall 2.0 GPA from the prior quarter and must have passed at least 5 out of 6 classes, per SBBC Policy. In addition, athletes must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA during the season.
8. All student-athletes are expected to wear proper athletic attire for practice and games (athletic shirt, athletic shorts, and athletic shoes). Student-Athletes are expected to be responsible for their own gear. Parent drop offs in the front office and/or during practice is discouraged.
