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Athletics

Interscholastic athletics have a vital place in the total educational program when they are effectively planned, organized, administered, supervised, and evaluated. Through school athletics, many of the interests and needs of young people can be served better than through any other channel. For this reason, it is important that school administrators, teachers, students, parents, and community personnel determine what educational objectives seem most desirable and plan athletic programs in keeping with the overall purposes of the school program. 

Underlying every phase of the athletic program should be a primary concern for the athlete as a person, student, and a member of society. At all times, emphasis should be placed upon progressing levels of maturity both physical and emotional, upon integrity both personal and social, and upon responsibility, both for one's self and to all involved in the athletic program. Any play between organized teams or individuals from different schools is defined as an "interscholastic athletic contest" and shall be subject to all regulations pertaining to such contests. 

NC Middle School Athletics

2021-22 Middle/Junior High School Athletic Manual

N.C. Middle School Manual

2021-22 Middle School Manual Summary Revisions

2021-22 Middle School Manual Update PPT (pdf)

Eligibility

2021-22 Middle School Player Eligibility PPT (pdf)

Middle Junior High Eligibility List

Health and Safety

2021-22 Pre-Participation Form (physical)

Gfeller-Waller Concussion Awareness Forms

Concussion Safety Requirements for Interscholastic Athletic Competition

Return to Learn After Concussion

Return to Learn Implementation Guide

NC State Board of Education Policy / Rules

Interscholastic Athletics

Concussion Safety Requirements for Interscholastic Athletic Competition

Return to Learn After Concussion

Return to Learn Implementation Guide

NC High School Athletics

North Carolina Athletic Association

Website

Files

2021-22 Middle & Junior High School Athletic Manual.pdf

PDF • 559.35 KB - July 09, 2021

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