Middle School Athletic Pledge
Student Athlete Pledge
As a student athlete, I am a role model. Using inappropriate language, taunting, baiting, or using unwarranted physical contact directed at opposing players, coaches, or fans is contrary to the spirit of fair play and the good sportsmanship that my school, my conference, and the North Carolina State Board of Education expect of their members. I accept my responsibility to model good sportsmanship that comes with being a student athlete.
As a parent, I am a role model. I will remember that school athletics are an extension of the classroom, offering learning experiences for the students. I will show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups. I will participate in cheers that support and uplift the teams involved. Using inappropriate language and taunting are contrary to the spirit of fair play and good sportsmanship that our school, our conference and the North Carolina State Board of Education expect of their members. I accept my responsibility to model good sportsmanship that comes with being the parent of a student athlete.
Domicile – student athletes must attend the school to which they are assigned by the Board of Education. All students, unless granted a transfer according to Board of Education Policy 10.104 or Policy 10.111, must attend their home school, which is the school in the attendance area where they are domiciled.
According to State Law, although a person may have more than one residence, he/she can have only one domicile. Under Pitt County Board of Education Policy 10.103, the domicile of an un-emancipated minor student is deemed to be that of his/her parent or court-ordered custodian. According to Pitt County Board of Education Policy 10.103, domicile is the location where the parent/custodian lives on a permanent or indefinite basis. One can establish a new domicile only by abandoning the current residence of domicile, with no intent to return to it. The entire family must make the change, taking household goods and furniture.
Custody – student athletes must be domiciled in Pitt County with a parent, court-appointed custodian or court-appointed guardian, or with a caretaker authorized to enroll the student under NCGS 115C-366 (a3) due to documented parental abandonment, abuse or neglect.
Penalties – If a student dresses for or participates in interscholastic competition in violation of the above requirements, the games in which the student took part will be forfeited. Further, the school could be required to pay NCHSAA fines and/or forfeit post-season awards and tournament revenues; be banned from taking part in Association-sponsored contests for a year; and be assessed a penalty upon readmission.
If there is documented proof that a student and/or his/her parent or legal custodian have falsified the student’s athletic eligibility, the student shall be dropped from the team for the remainder of the season.
Parent/Legal Custodian Statement – I have read and understand the above domicile and custody requirements for interscholastic competition in Pitt County Schools. I hereby certify that my son/daughter meets these criteria. I further note that it is my responsibility to complete another Domicile and Custody Form if my domicile changes during the academic year. I understand that if I sign this document falsely, I subject my child to the risk of being dropped from the team, and subject the school and the district to the risk of forfeiting games, championships and post-season revenues.
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