THE LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL
PLAYERS GUIDELINES TO
KNIGHT PRIDE, DISCIPLINE
AND
VICTORY
RESPONSIBILITY- RELIABILITY- ACCOUNTABILITY
THE “KNIGHT RULE”
IS IN EFFECT 24/7 BOTH ON AND OFF CAMPUS FOR THE DURATION OF A
STUDENT/ ATHLETES PARTICIPATION IN THE LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL PROGRAM
ALL DECISIONS REGARDING THESE PLAYER GUIDELINES ARE MADE AT
THE DISCRETION OF THE HEAD COACH
INDEX
INTRODUCTION
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BASIC CONCEPTS
LOY NORRIX KNIGHTS FOOTBALL TEAM GOALS
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EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCE RULES
ELIGIBILITY
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FRESHMAN & JV LEVEL
VARSITY LEVEL
ATTENDANCE AND PUNCTUALITY
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VARSITY AND SUBVARSITY TEAMS
GENERAL DISCIPLINE
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EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & ACCEPTANCE/ HELMET WARNING
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IMPORTANT LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL PROGRAM PHONE NUMBERS AND
EMAIL
PARENTS/ GUARDIANS PLEASE REMEMBER TO CONTACT
THE MAIN OFFICE AND THE COACH WHEN YOUR SON/
DAUGHTER IS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL
LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL
MAIN OFFICE
COACH PORTER
HEAD VARSITY
COACH HILL
HEAD JV
COACH PARKER
HEAD FRESHMAN
ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT
269-337-0200
269-823-8423
269-921-4693
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LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL KNIGHTS FOOTBALL
PROGRAM DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES
“IT TAKES PRIDE, MATURITY AND
COMMITMENT TO EARN THE PRIVILEGE OF
BECOMING AN ELITE LOY NORRIX KNIGHT
FOOTBALL PLAYER”
The Loy Norrix Football program believes in the coaching and teaching philosophy of Demand and
Confront. We demand excellence in effort and performance in the classroom, the athletic field and the
community. Those who fail to achieve or refuse to meet expectations in relation to proper effort and
performance will be confronted and held accountable for their unwillingness to meet the Loy Norrix
Football Programs expectations and goals. The Loy Norrix coaching staff believes that changing off the
field attitudes is the key to gaining on the field success.
The primary goal of the Loy Norrix Football Program is to fairly and appropriately win the SMAC
League Title, playoff and championship games with young men who have matured into excellent students
and citizens. All Loy Norrix Football players will be motivated to understand and assertively implement
the connection between academic achievement, disciplined behavior and continued athletic participation.
The development of appropriate year round behavior on and off campus……good sportsmanship,
character, integrity and safety are the coaching staff’s highest priority.
The Loy Norrix Football coaching staff believes in the philosophy of the multiple sport athlete and will
encourage football players to participate in winter and spring sports in addition to football. Those football
athletes who do not elect to play a winter or spring season sport will be expected to take advantage of
opportunities to improve their athleticism and football skills in off-season after school workouts and
summer workouts.
Loy Norrix Football Program student- athletes are continually evaluated in terms of academic and athletic
ability and are realistically promoted and exposed to student-athlete opportunities at the junior college
level and four year college levels. The Loy Norrix Football coaching staff will aggressively and
realistically assist and guide varsity athletes through the collegiate recruiting process.
In that “championship football” requires great commitment, effort, responsibility and concentration from
its participants, the following guidelines shall apply to ALL those individuals involved in the Loy Norrix
High School Football Program……..without exception!
It is assumed by the coaching staff that all participating players and their parent/ guardian have read,
acknowledged, understand and accepted the guidelines as stated in this booklet. Prior to participating in
the Loy Norrix High School Football Program, each player must have a TEAM RULES
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM (attached at the end of this booklet), signed and dated by the player and
parent/ guardian, on file with the coaching staff.
BASIC CONCEPTS:
The applications of any decisions regarding these guidelines are done at the discretion of the head football
coach. Any situation not specifically covered by these guidelines will also be handled and adjudicated at
the discretion of the head football coach.
All of the guidelines and expectations presented in this booklet stem from the basic fundamentals of the
“KNIGHT RULE.”
“KNIGHT RULE”
The Loy Norrix football coaches make the assumption that all Loy Norrix football players know the
difference between “right and wrong.” Loy Norrix Knight Football players are expected to make the
“right” decision in relation to matters of behavior, discipline and academics. If a player makes a “wrong”
decision in relation to behavior, discipline, or academics, the coaching staff will assume that it was a
conscious decision on the part of the athlete to do so……and the athlete will therefore be held
accountable for willingly making a “wrong” decision. Accountability can range from being counseled
and/ or reprimanded by the head coach, denial of playing or practice time and suspension or dismissal
from the team……all to be decided at the discretion of the head football coach.
The “Knight Rule” is in effect 24/7 both on and off campus for the duration of a student/ athlete’s
participation in the Loy Norrix High School Football Program.
The Loy Norrix High School Football program is based on DISCIPLINE, PRIDE, COMMITMENT,
RESPECT, LOYALTY, HARDWORK, EFFORT, GOOD CITIZENSHIP, COMMON SENSE AND
ACADEMICS….we are not and will not be a “win at all or any cost” football program.
An athlete wishing to join the Loy Norrix High School Football program must first commit to proper and
appropriate behavior on and off campus…..must promote a feeling of pride, loyalty and respect for his
team, school, community, family, faculty and administration…..coupled with the understanding that his
primary purpose at Loy Norrix High School is to be an excellent student/citizen and his secondary
purpose is to participate in athletics.
An athlete’s decision is not whether he wants to adhere to these disciplinary guidelines, but whether or
not he wishes to be a member of the Loy Norrix Knights Football Program. Once an athlete chooses to
be a member of the team, his decision in terms of these disciplinary guidelines has already been made.
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An athlete who chooses to lie, cheat, sneak, steal or perform poorly academically has no
place in the Loy Norrix Knight Football Program.
Football championships are won by “special” people…… a championship football player
must be a disciplined person…….we must be a self-disciplined team.
In order to be a disciplined team, every player must adhere to the guidelines set forth in this
packet. An athletic team cannot win championships with “individuals”, nor does a team win
championships with common people. The Loy Norrix Knights Football Program requires
student-athletes who will sacrifice their personal welfare for the betterment of the team.
Athletes who wish to stand out or draw attention to themselves as “individuals” will not be
welcomed.
LOY NORRIX KNIGHTS FOOTBALL PROGRAM
TEAM GOALS
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The Loy Norrix High School Football Program consists of three levels of competition:
Freshman
JV
Varsity
The primary goals of these three levels is to provide and enjoyable, competitive football experience for
those young men who voluntarily choose to participate. The football program is designed to ensure that a
young man who remains in the program for four years will grow physically, mentally and socially and
will appropriately mature as a student, citizen, athlete and person. Through a player’s four year
commitment, RESPONSIBILITY, COOPERATION, SELFESSNESS, RELIABILITY, COMMITMENT,
GOAL SETTING, WORK ETHIC, LOYALTY and ACCOUNTABILITY will be learned.
The athlete and his family will learn that expectations of an athlete are greater than those for non-athletes
in the general student body and that the athlete will be held accountable and to a higher standard to meet
those lofty expectations.
In general, the expectations are as follows:
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Respect your authorities at home, school and in the community
Set an example in the school and in the community (stay clear of trouble)
Demonstrate appropriate language and behavior at all times
Commit to being alcohol and drug free
Maintain a G.P.A of 2.0 or better
Strive to earn high academic honors
Complete ALL of your work, All of the Time, On Time, to the BEST of your ability
Study for all tests, until you know the material
Ask for help when needed, challenge yourself to be the best student you can be.
General team expectations are as follows:
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Do your best to win every game
Maintain a 70% Winning Percentage
Work to win the SMAC Title
Strive to make the playoffs every year
Build to win a district and regional championship
Compete for a State Championship every year
“FOOTBALL DOESN’T BUILD CHARACTER, IT REVEALS CHARACTER.”
ATTENDANCE & PUNCTUALITY
IF YOU CANNOT PRACTICE……..YOU CANNOT PLAY
All Loy Norrix High School Football players and their families are expected to PLAN AHEAD
and organize their personal schedules so that they can meet and honor their school
responsibilities and commitment to the team.
Parents need to consider these guidelines when scheduling family functions, doctor and dental
appointments and all other activities that involve the player.
Absences from and tardiness to school and/or practice, whether “excused” or “unexcused”, have
a negative effect on a players academics, the progress and preparation of the athlete and the
eventual success of the team. Missed days of school and/or practice sessions are opportunities
for improvement and growth that cannot realistically be made up.
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What is deemed an “excusable” absence or tardy from practice is determined solely at
the discretion of the head coach.
Loy Norrix football players must learn to always be early. If you are always early,
you will never be late!
The player or his parent/ guardian must notify the head coach in advance that he is
going to be tardy to any team function due to an “excusable” reason. If advance
notice is not given, the tardy will be considered “unexcused”.
Any player, who is TARDY for a reason determined by the Head Coach to be
“unexcused”, shall be held accountable for his lack of punctuality. Accountability for
lack of punctuality range from:
o Reprimand
o Over Time Duties after practice
o Decrease in practice or playing time
o One game suspension
o Dismissal from the team
All to be decided at the discretion of the head coach
The player or his parent/ guardian must notify the head coach in advance that he is
going to be absent from any team function due to an “excusable” reason. If advance
notice is not given, the absence will be considered as “unexcused”.
EXCUSED ABSENCE RULES:
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Excessive “excused” absences will jeopardize an athlete’s playing time. The athlete
and his parent/ guardian are strongly encouraged to understand the vital importance of
practice time to the preparation of each individual player and the team as a whole.
Even if “excused” an absence from practice and/ or a game always has a negative
effect on team’s opportunity for success
The Loy Norrix Knight coaching staff will always award playing time in favor of
those athletes who have attended practice, as opposed to those who have not,
regardless of the reason for the absence.
The following penalties for excessive “excused” absences will be applied at the
discretion of the head coach:
All Levels:
3rd and subsequent excused absence = game day suspension
The Loy Norrix Knight coaching staff will apply the “excused” absence rule with
compassion and understanding. While there are varied reasons that absences can fall
under the “excused” absence rule, the following examples can be used by parents/
guardians as a guideline:
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Excused absences that will NOT be penalized:
Funerals
Weddings
Family member graduates
Family member illness
Family crisis
Reasonable after school academic time with a Loy Norrix High Faculty Member
Athlete illness verified by a physician note
Reasonable religious and/or church activity
SAT, PSAT, or ACT testing
Excused absences that WILL be penalized
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Family vacations and/ or “get togethers”
Doctor and dental appointments
Missing practice to complete school assignments
Excessive after school academic time with a Loy Norrix HS faculty member
Off-Campus tutoring
Staying home to take care of siblings
Inability to provide transportation to or from practice
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Minor or contrived athlete injury or illness
Athlete or family member birthday and/ or anniversaries
Job or other outside work related responsibilities
The list of excused absences listed above is far from complete. Parents/ guardians are strongly
encouraged to inform the head coach in advance of any absence so that the coach has ample time
to decide and inform the athlete and parents/ guardians whether the “excused” absence will be
penalized or not.
Parents/ guardians are respectfully requested to always assist their athlete logistically and in
decision making, so that they can successfully meet their team commitment!
Any player who is absent for a reason determined by the head coach to be “unexcused” shall be
held accountable for the absence as listed below:
ALL LEVELS:
1ST UNEXCUSED ABSENCE = MISS FIRST HALF OF GAME
2ND UNEXCUSED ABSENCE = GAME DAY SUSPENSION
3RD UNEXCUSED ABSENCE = GAME DAY SUSPENSION
4TH UNEXCUSED ABSENCE = DISMISSAL FROM THE TEAM
Any suspension from school by the Loy Norrix High School administration shall be considered
an unexcused absence…..pending a player, parent/ guardian, coaching staff and/ or
administration conference. Is is at the discretion of the head coach to determine if the suspension
from school is excusable.
A player on administrative suspension is not allowed to practice, play in a game or participate in
any team function for the duration of the suspension.
Loy Norrix football players are strongly encouraged to use common sense in avoiding situations
on and off campus that the potential of resulting in a school suspension. These situations are to
be avoided at all cost. Players must remember to make “team” decisions, not “individual”
decisions. Always remember the “Knight Rule”!
A player assigned morning or after school DETENTION by a faculty member or administrator
will serve the detention assigned. If the detention causes a player to be tardy to or absent from a
required team function….the tardy/ absence shall be considered “unexcused”, with the player
being held accountable at the discretion of the head coach.
A player who misses a team bus, game or scrimmage for an unexcused reason shall serve a game
day suspension, if the offense occurs a second time the player will be dismissed from the team.
Players will not be allowed to miss or leave any team function to meet a personal job
commitment, transportation commitment or commitment to another athletic team. Any player
who insists on leaving a team function for any of the above reasons will be charged with an
unexcused absence and held accountable at the discretion of the head coach.
Loy Norrix football players are encouraged to honor their commitment to their football team and
are not to participate on other athletic teams or other athletic/ physical activities, whether
“structured” or “recreational” in nature, for the duration of the football season.
Questions concerning the “outside team” guidelines are to be directed to and adjudicated at the
discretion of the head coach.
A player who is injured during the course of the season and is unable to participate under
doctor’s or the head coach’s orders must still attend all team functions, unless the doctor or head
coach states otherwise.
Whether under partial or complete activity restriction, the player must dress for practice in
Jersey, shorts and helmet, if permitted by the doctor or head coach. The injured player will be
expected to participate and contribute to the team effort to the best of his ability. A specific
work-out or rehabilitation assignment (approved by the doctor) may be provided and is to be
completed in its’ entirety by the player.
Should a player become injured or ill during the course of the season and require a doctor’s
treatment and care, it is the responsibility of the player and/or his parents/ guardians to
communicate with the head coach regarding any limitations placed upon the player’s activity by
the doctor.
All players are expected to meet their responsibilities in the classroom by attending every class
during the school day and demonstrate respect for their classmates, teachers and all other school
staff.
In addition, all class assignments are to be turned in on time. ALL REASONABLE
ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER FOOTBALL
ACTIVITIES. Therefore, conflicts between football and academics are avoided by meeting
classroom obligations eagerly and on time.
The coaching staff will be notified immediately by the Loy Norrix High School administration
and/ or security staff of all player class cuts and class tardiness (including athletes caught in a
hall sweeps). A football player’s classes are considered required team functions. Unexcused
absences (“class cuts”) from and tardiness to class during the regular school day will be
adjudicated as stated earlier…..at the discretion of the head coach.
Parents are reminded to write excuse notes upon a players return to school following a period of
absence.
Parents are also reminded that the Loy Norrix High School Main Office will not notify the
coaching staff if a student athlete is going to be absent for the day; therefore, we ask that the
parent/ guardian make a phone call or email the head coach to notify him of the players absence
from school and practice. Coaches contact information can be found on the second page of this
booklet.
A player must be in attendance the entire school day in order to practice or play in a game on that
same day. A player who misses a portion of the school day due to an “excused” reason must
have the absence excused by their parent, through the attendance office prior to practicing or
playing in a game.
A player returning to school and/ or football team functions following an “excused” absence or
“excused” tardy will be expected to efficiently and quickly “make-up” the academic and football
work they have missed…… including, but not limited to class work, test, and homework in all
classes, plus system learning, drill work and conditioning in football.
ELIGIBILITY
VARSITY AND SUBVARSITY TEAMS:
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All members of the Loy Norrix High School student body are eligible to try-out for the
Loy Norrix Knights Football Program providing they are residentially and academically
eligible per MHSAA and Kalamazoo School District Standards and are not 19 years of
age before September 1st of the upcoming school year. During the school year all
football players will be required to attend MANDATORY study hall 10 minutes
IMMEDIATELY AFTER SCHOOL and before practice, Monday-Friday from 2:353:20 p.m.
Fall Football academic eligibility is based upon a student’s last semester (spring
semester) grades
Continuing academic eligibility to remain eligible for the football season and post-season
is based on a student’s progress during the 1st Quarter in the fall
All incoming freshman student athletes are automatically eligible to begin participation in
the Loy Norrix High School Football Program
The Loy Norrix High School coaching staff will be checking each player’s grades weekly
once school starts during the football season, beginning with the first week of school.
These grade checks are mandatory and must be signed by all of the player’s teachers. A
player who fails to turn in a completed grade check will be suspended from game day
activities.
A player who returns a grade check that is fraudulent or forged will be dismissed from
the team.
A player whose grade check shows that he has fallen below a 2.00 GPA standard will be
placed on ACADEMIC PROBATION, until the grade meets the 2.0 standard or until
progress is made to attain a 2.00 GPA. Playing time and practice time could be
diminished at the discretion of the head coach.
A player whose grade checks place him on academic probation for two consecutive grade
check periods during the football season, beginning with week one, will remain on
ACADEMIC PROBATION AND COULD LOSE GAME DAY OPPORTUNITIES
AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HEAD COACH.
IT IS THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE LOY NORRIX FOOTBALL COACHING STAFF
THAT ALL FOOTBALL PLAYERS ESPECIALLY SUB-VARSITY ATHLETES MUST
BE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE THE “CONNECTION” BETWEEN ACADEMICS AND
CONTINUED PARTICIPATION IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS AS EARLY IN
THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE AS POSSIBLE!
GENERAL DISCIPLINE
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Being under the influence of alcohol, tobacco (smoking and/or chewing) or any other
drug without medical approval is considered unacceptable behavior both on and off
campus.
A player in violation of the tobacco guideline will initially be reprimanded and counseled
by the coaching staff and will be suspended from game day activities for a minimum of
one game, to be decided at the discretion of the head coach. Repeat offenders will be
suspended from all football activities and referred to Loy Norrix and the Kalamazoo
Public Schools, Zero-Tolerance Tobacco Use guidelines and rules.
A player in violation of the alcohol and drug guideline will be suspended from the team.
The suspension may be shortened if the student willingly and successfully completes a
Student Assistance Program. Once verification of completion of the SAP is received, the
athlete may rejoin the football program with “restricted status”. If, after completion of
the “intervention program”, the athlete once again violates the alcohol and drug
guideline, he will be permanently dismissed from the team.
“RESTRICTED STATUS” is defined as:
o Extremely limited playing time
o Limited participation in certain phases of practice
o Zero tolerance in relation to breaches of the “KNIGHT RULE”
o Two D’s or one F on a grade check or report card will result in dismissal from the
team
o Any detention or suspension from school will result in dismissal from the team.
A player engaged in any criminal activity, on or off campus, at any time while they are
members of the Loy Norrix High School Football Program, will be dismissed from the
team.
A player found in the act of stealing equipment and/or personal property from another
player, coach or the Loy Norrix High School Athletic Department……or is in possession
of stolen equipment and/or personal property will be dismissed from the team and have
charges brought against him.
Any demonstration of disrespect or insubordination towards a teammate, coach, official,
manager, trainer, faculty, staff member or administrator shall be held accountable for
their behavior at the discretion of the head coach, which will be taken care of during
OVERTIME (OT) after practice has finished that day or the next day.
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All players must demonstrate common sense, maturity and self-discipline in the men’s
locker room, team room, weight room and equipment room:
o All areas listed above must be maintained in a clean and orderly fashion
o All football equipment must be securely stored in a neat and orderly fashion
appropriate area designated by the coaching staff
o Football cleats must be thoroughly cleaned before entering the locker room or
team room areas
o All tape and other waste must be deposited in garbage cans
o Radio’s, CD Players, etc. are not allowed in the above areas unless first approved
by the head coach
o Players must demonstrate courteous, mature behavior. Loud, rowdy behavior is
prohibited. Excessive swearing and/ or vulgar language will not be tolerated by
the coaching staff.
o ABSOLUTELY NO HORSEPLAY IN THE LOCKER ROOM OR TEAM
ROOM AREAS AT ANY TIME.
o All players must demonstrate maturity and self-discipline on the practice field and
game field.
o Players must always be properly attired in the “uniform of the day” as designated
by the head coach. Players dressed inappropriately will be sent home and charged
with an unexcused absence.
o Players will be completely dressed in proper uniform before entering the practice
or game field and will remain so for the duration of the practice or game.
Football helmets with mouthpieces will be worn at all times. A player must ask
the permission of a coach to remove his helmet while on the practice field. A
player must never sit on his helmet
o All players must be dressed in common, appropriate team uniform while at
practice and games. Players will not be allowed to draw attention to themselves
by dressing differently than the team. Players are not permitted to individually
alter, change or decorate their uniforms in any fashion.
o Any player involved in “hazing” or “bullying” will be dismissed from the team
immediately.
o Loy Norrix football players must project the image of maturity, common sense,
pride and discipline outside the “football environment”.
o Any “gang” or “gang related” attire and/or behavior are strictly prohibited on the
Loy Norrix High School Campus and therefore prohibited in the Loy Norrix
Football Program.
o The basic concept of personal hygiene, health and cleanliness must be adhered to
daily by every player:
 Players must launder their gear a minimum of once a week, more often if
the weather dictates
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Player must rinse the interior and with a dry cloth wipe out their helmets,
with clean water at least once a week
Each player is responsible for the proper maintenance of his equipment.
Inspect your equipment daily and report any damage to the head coach or
your position coach. Damaged equipment is unsafe and must not be worn.
Players are not to repair their own equipment.
Players are responsible for maintaining their football shoes in good order.
Game shoes should be cleaned, and inspected and cleats replaced on a
regular basis as well as shoe strings.
Game jerseys and game pants must be returned to the coaching staff
immediately after each game to be properly laundered and repaired. Game
uniforms are not to be laundered at home. Players who damage their game
uniforms by laundering them at home or in any other fashion will be billed
for the replacement cost of the item. If the bill cannot be paid they may be
held out of their next respective sport.
ANY PLAYER PERFORMING AN ACT NOT SPECIFICALLY OUTLINED IN THIS
BOOKLET……THAT CONTRADICTS THE SPIRIT AND PHILOSOPHY OF THESE
DISCIPLINARY GUIDELINES…..VIOLATES THE “KNIGHT RULE” OR DETRACTS
FROM THE APPROPRIATE IMAGE OF THE LOY NORRIX HIGH SCHOOL
FOOTBALL PROGRAM WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR DECISION
AND BEHAVIOR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HEAD FOOTBALL COACH.
EQUIPMENT AND SECURITY
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Any player finding equipment or personal property that does not belong to him must
immediately return the items to their proper owner or to a member of the coaching staff.
Any player found in the possession of missing or stolen equipment or personal property
shall be dismissed from the team.
In the interest of security, players are not permitted in the storage room, coach’s offices,
or any other secured areas unless given permission by or supervised by a coach.
It is highly recommended that you always use a lock on your locker.
Always check the area around your locker to make sure that all of your equipment is
secure and always double check your locker and “spin the dial” to make sure that your
locker is completely locked before leaving the area.
Players are expected to bring ALL of the equipment they need to practice every day. A
player who has forgotten or lost a piece of equipment will be issued a replacement item
and immediately billed for the missing equipment. If the “original issued” piece of
equipment is found and/ or brought to practice on a subsequent day, the replacement item
must be returned promptly to the head coach. Upon return, the equipment bill for the
replacement item will be cleared.
All players are responsible for the return of all equipment issued to them by the Loy
Norrix High School Football Program. Equipment is to be returned at the end of the
season on the date designated by the head coach.
Players will be promptly billed for all missing, altered, abused equipment……excluding
normal wear and tear. Failure to return equipment and/ or promptly pay for “billed”
equipment will result in the withholding of report cards, academic records and possible
denial of participating in your next sport or other functions at the discretion of the head
coach and Loy Norrix/ KPS Administrative Staff.
Equipment for which a player has been “billed” must be returned to the appropriate head
coach…….NOT the main office or athletic office. Once the equipment is returned and
inspected, the head coach will clear the equipment bill.
When a player is “billed” for a piece of equipment, he will be billed for the replacement
cost of the item, including sales tax and shipping costs. Players and parents/ guardians
are reminded that certain items and vendors have rigid “ordering deadlines”. A piece of
“billed” equipment cannot be returned by the player after the vendor’s ordering deadline
has passed.
Each player is completely responsible for his individual gear and personal property.
Safety and security is the duty of each player. All players must be diligent in maintaining
their equipment and keeping it in a safe, secure place.
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LOSS AND THEFT CAN BE AVOIDED BY THE RESPONSIBLE AND
CAREFUL ACTIONS OF ALL PLAYERS! PURCHASE AND USE QUALITY
COMBINATION LOCKS FOR YOUR TEAM ROOM AND PE LOCKERS.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & ACCEPTANCE OF THE LOY NORRIX
KNIGHTS FOOTBALL PLAYERS GUIDELINES TO KNIGHT PRIDE,
DISCIPLINE & VICTORY
“RISE UP”
I verify by my signature below that I have read, understand and agree to adhere to all of the
guidelines included in the Loy Norrix High School Football Program’s “Player’s Guidelines to
Knight Pride, Discipline & Victory”. I also understand that the guidelines listed therein will be
in effect 24/7 both on and off campus for the duration of a student athlete’s participation in the
Loy Norrix High School Football Program.
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Athletes Signature
Parent/ Guardian Signature
Date:_______________________________
Date:____________________________
HELMET WARNING
The Loy Norrix High School Football Program requires that each football player and parent
verify that they have read and understand the warning notice posted on each Loy Norrix High
School football helmet, face mask and chin strap. A copy of the warning statement is provided
below.……
WARNING
NO HELMET CAN PREVENT SERIOUS HEAD OR NECK INJURIES A PLAYER
MIGHT RECEIVE WHILE PARTICIPATING IN FOOTBALL. Do not use this helmet to
butt, ram or spear an opposing player. This is in violation of the football rules and such use can
result in severe head or neck injuries, paralysis or death to you and possible injury to your
opponent. Contact in football may result in CONCUSSION- BRAIN INJURY which no
helmet can prevent. Symptoms include: loss of consciousness or memory, dizziness, headache,
nausea or confusion. If you have symptoms, immediately stop playing and report them to your
coach, trainer and parents. Do not return to a game or practice until all symptoms are gone and
you have received MEDICAL CLEARANCE. Ignoring this warning may lead to another and
more serious or fatal brain injury.
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Athlete’s Signature
Date:________________________________
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Parent/ Guardian Signature
Date:______________________________