Eligibility & Rules

The following are rules that parents and student participants need to know and follow to qualify for eligibility in ASAA sanctioned activities:

Prohibited Conduct
Possession, distribution or use of any controlled substance, alcohol or tobacco products by a student-athlete or activity participant is strictly prohibited.

Pre-participation Orientation
Orientation must be attended by student participant with parent/guardian.

Student participant and parent/guardian must sign Student and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement Form to obtain eligibility.

Violations
Any student participant that violates the Tobacco, Alcohol, Drug Policy will be required to adhere to certain rules.

First Offense
Suspension from interscholastic activities and practice for 10 calendar days. 1/2 of suspension (5 days) will be waived if student and parent/guardian complete First Offense educational component.

Second Offense
Suspension from interscholastic activities and practice for 45 calendar days. Both student and parent/guardian MUST attend Second Offense Educational Component.

NO REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF SUSPENSION DAYS

Following 45 day suspension, students are subject to Practice Rule, Article 7, Section 5 requirements to reestablish eligibility.

Third Offense
Suspension from interscholastic activities and practice for ONE CALENDAR YEAR. Both student and parent/guardian MUST complete Third Offense Educational Component.

NO REDUCTION OR WAIVER OF SUSPENSION DAYS

Following ONE YEAR suspension, students are subject to Practice Rule, Article 7, Section 5 requirements to reestablish eligibility.

Fourth Offense
PERMANENT SUSPENSION from interscholastic activities for remainder of student’s high school career.

Terms of the Policy
The terms of this policy represent minimum consequences for each violation. Each member school or school district may administer additional consequences based on the nature of the violation, and when and where it occurred.

The time period during which this policy applies commences as soon as the student participant and their parent or guardian have signed the Student and Parent/Guardian Acknowledgement form at any ASAA member school. The policy and its terms apply through graduation from high school during calendar days as defined in this policy.

Violations of this policy will be cumulative and progressive. If a student transfers from one ASAA member school to another, any cumulative violations will transfer to the new school. These violations will be the basis for determining additional penalties should further violations occur.