Athletics at Nisqually
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Nisqually athletics are for 7th & 8th grade only.
- The athletic fee for the school year is $60.00 and is due at the time of registration for athletics. The fee covers all sports for the entire school year.
- Registrations must be completed prior to the first day of practice.
- The fee will not be refunded if students voluntarily leave or are dismissed from the athletic activity due to academic ineligibility.
- Students transferring from the district prior to the end of an athletic activity will not be reimbursed the fee.
- Registration takes place online via Final Forms:
Guidelines
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Participation Guidelines & Eligibility
- Athletes must have passing grades to participate.
- If failing one class, but GPA is 2.0 or better, they are allowed to practice but not participate in games. They must demonstrate grade improvements and reach minimum requirements by the next grade check, or they will be released from the team.
- If failing two or more classes, they will not be allowed to practice. They must reach minimum requirements by the next grade check, or they will be released from the team.
- Behavior is checked every week. Honor Level 3 athletes are placed on probation and can practice but not participate in games. Honor Level 4, no practice or games until back to Honor Level 2 (can take up to 2 weeks). Suspensions will be assessed case-by-case, but they may be removed from the team or not allowed to participate.
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Practices
- Practices are daily after school during the sports season until 5:30 (until there have been 10 practices, then they will end at 5:30 M-Th, and end at 5 on Fridays)
- Parents & siblings are not allowed to stay and watch practices upholding safety and avoiding distraction.
- Please feel free to introduce yourself to your athlete's coach once practice has ended.
- Athletes must attend all practices and be on time. 2 unexcused absences will result in being released from the team. Please send a note with the athlete after an absence to excuse it.
- Please be on time to pick up your child. If you are late more than once, the coach may release your child from the team. Please respect their time.
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Jerseys & Attire
- Jerseys will be issued to athletes prior to the first game. It is intended for use in all sports and both years the student participates.
- There is a $10 replacement fee for any jersey that needs to be replaced.
- Athletes need to have their own shorts, all black or all blue.
- If sports equipment and gear are issued, they must be returned at the end of the season or the student will be assessed a fine.
- Athletes must have proper footwear and equipment with them each day for practice and games.
- Tank tops should not be worn, and all school dress codes still apply.
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Away Games
- All athletes have to ride with their team on the bus to and from their destination.
- If a parent or legal guardian wants to take an athlete home after the game, they MUST sign their athlete out with the coach in order to leave with them.
- Any parent taking home someone else’s child from a game can only do so if the coach has a signed note from the athlete's parent/guardian PRIOR to the beginning of the game. A child not signed out properly may not be able to compete in the next away game, or may even be released from the team.
- For home games, it is not necessary for an athlete to be signed out after a game.
Seasons & Downloadable Schedules
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The 2023-24 season has officially ended. Thank you athletes, coaches, and families for supporting NTPS athletics! See you next fall!