Commitment to a Team – 365 Day Rule

1. A student has 12 days from the first day of the season to practice with a team, without consequence, if they decide to leave the team. 
2. Any student who leaves a team after the 12 day “grace period” will become ineligible to participate in ANY sport for a one year period of time (365 days); beginning the date that he\she leaves team.
 

 Athletic Period

The Athletic Periods for Grapevine Faith are as follows:
4th period for high school boys
5th period for high school girls
8th period for 7th and 8th grade athletes
 
1. The athletic period is considered a class period and will be treated as such. All students must attend their respective athletic period each day.
 
2. Any student who needs to make up or complete academic class work must receive written permission from their respective principal and submit that written permission to the Coach in charge. 

3. Injured students will be excused from participating in their athletic period for ONE DAY with a parent note. Injured students MUST have a written doctor's note to be excused from participating in their athletic period for an extended amount of time. Students will also need a doctor’s “release” note before they are allowed to rejoin the athletic period. Injured students will still be required to “dress out” and be with the rest of the class. Students who do not have a parent note or a doctor’s note will be required to participate in their athletic period.

4. If a student is ill they should remain at home as outlined in the student handbook.

5. Students must be in attendance at school for at least 5 class periods to participate in a game scheduled for that day. 

Athletic Period\Attendance Taking Policy

 Each athlete is given a number. (Student’s number can be found on the class roster located next to the attendance pocket charts.)  Index cards with the individual numbers are placed in attendance pocket charts on the wall. These pocket charts are conveniently located in the field house locker rooms, gymnasiums, and weight room. Students are required to turn their number card over at the beginning of each athletic period before beginning a team practice or joining the off season program. Attendance is taken and recorded in Renweb at the beginning of the athletic period.  

If an athlete is tardy or forgets to turn their attendance card they are counted absent. Due to the large number of students in athletic periods, time does not permit absences to be changed after being recorded in Renweb. Once marked absent, students are required to present a parent/teacher note to Mrs. Hill to have the absence changed in Renweb.

Conflict Resolution

The Athletic Department is here to come along side parents in the raising of their child according to the Biblical standard. We will do whatever it takes in working with parents to achieve that goal. If an issue or conflict ever arises, please give due diligence to the department communication protocol:

1.  Question your child for clarification.
Remember the “24 hour” rule: Please wait 24 hours before approaching a coach either in person, by phone or through email. This allows all involved a “cooling down” period and also provides for a time for reflection and prayer.

2.  Speak directly to the person in authority.
 
3.  Speak with the Head Coach of the team.

4.  Speak with the Head Coach of the program.
 
5.  Speak with the Athletic Director. 

 Playing Time

At the junior high level every player will play in every game unless a player fails to maintain expectations regarding behavior, academics, or practice attendance. It is not required that each player play the same amount of time.

At the high school level,playing time is 100% at the coach's discretion and is never negotiable.

More information regarding this subject can be found on our "Athletic Philosophy" page. 

 Cold Weather Policy
Athletic Period and Practice Guidelines

High School Guidelines
Wind Chill factor above 35 degrees- normal athletic period\practice policy.

Wind Chill factor 33-35 degrees with rain:
• 35 minutes of exposure\20 minutes inside gym (may return outside after 20 minutes) 35 minutes exposure\20 minutes inside
• Dry clothing (socks and gloves)
• Athletes must be dressed in warm-up with extremities covered.

Wind Chill factor 32 degrees or below with rain:
• All athletic periods\practices will be inside.
• No outside exposure.

Wind Chill factor 31-32 degrees without rain:
• 45 minutes exposure\15 minutes inside gym
• Athletes must be in warm-ups with extremities covered.

Wind Chill factor of 26-30 degrees without rain:
• 30 minutes of total exposure to chill factor.
• 15 minutes inside
• Warm-ups must be worn at all times with extremities covered.

Wind Chill factor below 25 degrees without rain:
• No outside athletic period\practices
• All work must be inside.

Junior High Guidelines
Wind Chill factor above 40 degrees- normal practice policy.

Wind Chill factor of 40 degrees with rain:
• 35 minutes of exposure\20 minutes inside gym (may return outside after 20 minutes) 35 minutes exposure\20 minutes inside
• Dry clothing (socks and gloves)
• Athletes must be dressed in warm-up with extremities covered.

Wind Chill factor 38 degrees or below with rain:
• All athletic periods\practices will be inside.
• No outside exposure.

Wind Chill factor 36-40 degrees without rain:
• 45 minutes exposure\15 minutes inside gym
• Athletes must be in warm-ups with extremities covered.

Wind Chill factor of 35 degrees without rain:
• 30 minutes of total exposure to chill factor.
• 15 minutes inside
• Warm-ups must be worn at all times with extremities covered.

Wind Chill factor below 34 degrees or below without rain:
• No outside athletic periods\practices
• All work must be inside.