The document summarizes the athletic codes of two high schools, Lakeside HS and Freeman HS. Lakeside HS has a year-round code that applies from the first day of sports until the last day of school. For a first offense, the student is suspended from 50% of games and must attend an educational program and undergo drug testing. For Freeman HS, the code applies for an entire sport season and suspensions are for two weeks for a first offense along with an intervention program. Both schools increase suspensions up to a year or permanent ineligibility for subsequent offenses. The presenters note challenges around new drug types, how to investigate, and legal issues to consider with athletic codes.

1. Athletic Code
Roundtable
2014 WSSAAA State Conference
Jeff Pietz
Lakeside High School
jpietz@9mile.org
Brian Parisotto
Freeman High School
bparisotto@freemansd.org
Presenters

2. Notes about Lakeside HS Code
All school-year code
• From first day of sport to last day of school
Challenges:
• Spring sport only athlete
• Winter or Fall/Spring athlete?

3. 1st
offense:
• Suspension from 50% of WIAA regular season allowance of
games in sport
If # of games is not completed, remaining percentage carries
into the next sport of participation
Notes about Lakeside HS Code
• 1st
week – no contact with team; then must attend all practices,
but no competitions until suspension is served.
• Student must attend a District approved educational
intervention program, or agreed upon alternative, at parent’s
expense.
• Student will undergo random urinalysis testing for a period of
one year at parent’s expense

4. Notes about Lakeside HS Code
Self-Admittance Discovery vs. Investigative Discovery:
• If a student self-reports or self-admits, the suspensions will be
reduced by ten (10) percent (from 50% to 40%) of the
competitions.
For Reinstatement to Competition:
• The student and parent(s)/guardian(s) shall meet with the Athletic
Eligibility Board, consisting of coaches, counselors and administrators
selected by the principal, to request approval to participate.
• Student must address/talk to the team about his/her actions. The
coach will verify completion of this requirement.

5. 2nd
Offense:
• Student will be ineligible for participation in all identified
activities for a period of one (1) calendar year from the date of
the second violation
Notes about Lakeside HS Code
3rd
Offense
The student will be ineligible for the remainder of his/her high
school career.

6. Notes about Freeman HS Code
• Rules apply for an entire sport season
A sport’s season is defined as the first practice until
the awards banquet
• If violation occurs during the last 20% of a sport
season, the student will be suspended for 20% of the
contests of the next sport season.
• Student must attend an intervention program before
the student can compete in another sport’s season.

7. 1st
violation:
• Removed from the athletic team or club for duration of two (2)
weeks and will be required to attend an intervention program
for alcohol/drug abuse.
Notes about Freeman HS Code
• Student is required to attend all practice sessions, but will not
be allowed to participate in any contest during the probationary
period.

8. 2nd
Violation:
• Ineligible for interscholastic competition for a calendar year
Notes about Freeman HS Code
3rd
Violation:
• Permanently ineligible for interscholastic competition for the
remainder of their high school career

9. Athletic/Activity Codes
Things to consider:
Separate for clubs vs.
athletics vs. ASB
officers?
Legalities and liabilities
in today’s ever-
changing world
How far does the “arm
of the school” reach?

10. Some Challenges/Concerns
• E-Cigs
THC/Hash oil
How do you investigate?
What proof do you need?

11. Other Notes / Challenges
What are some things that have worked for your
school district?
What are some challenges that your school
district has faced?