Athlete Information

Please see the NMSHS Registration & Fees page for more information on the registration process, requirements, and fees.

The athletic code of conduct must be signed by all students at the beginning of the student’s MS/HS athletic career. The code of conduct is in effect for the ENTIRE middle/high school career for all athletic activities.

Because not every conceivable incident can be covered by any contract, based on specific circumstances, the school administration reserves the right to determine appropriate consequences. As per long standing BVSD and CHSAA policy, a school administrator may impose athletic consequences for poor citizenship inside and outside the school environment.

BVSD maintains a strict policy on student athlete violations of the alcohol, drug, vape, and tobacco policy. The sanctions are cumulative over a three-year period and apply to in-and off-season conduct. The first violation is accompanied by the suspension of participation in 20% of the contests during the season at the highest level an athlete plays.  The second violation is accompanied by the suspension of participation in 50% of the contests. The suspension may carry into another sport season. The third violation results in the suspension of all athletic contests for an entire 12-month period.  An athlete may petition the Athletic Director if they have participated in a pre-approved rehabilitation or treatment program. 

BVSD Athletic Code of Conduct

CHSAA Statement of Code Ethics 

Low-cost student accident insurance is offered by Markel Insurance Company. Their enrollment method is electronic and they will not be providing print outs to schools to distribute to students. The information and application are available on Markel Insurance Company's website.

Student-athletes who are interested in playing sports in college may find the links below helpful.  Additional information can be found on the NCAA Student-Athlete Resource Website or NCAA Eligibility Center Website.

• NACAC Tips for Student-Athletes and Their Families
• NCAA Guide for the College-Bound Student Athlete
  • NCAA Initial-Eligibility Brochure
    • DI Initial-Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet
      • DII Initial-Eligibility Quick Reference Sheet
        • NCAA Recruiting Calendars and FAQs​​
        • NCAA Core Courses

        It is the student-athlete's responsibility to ensure that they are taking classes that are NCAA eligible.  Not all high school classes count as NCAA core courses. Please log on to NCAA Course Listing (NCAA HS Code=061055 for NMSHS) to view the latest NMSHS classes which are NCAA eligible.  Note that the BVSD district course catalog also provides this information. 

Weekly eligibility will be determined by the following process:

• A student must not have more than one F grade by noon on Friday to play Monday through Saturday the following week.
• If a student has more than one F grade after noon on Friday, they will be ineligible to play the following even if they no longer have two or more F grades during the week.

ACADEMIC SANCTIONS RELATING TO ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY

Rules to remember in order for students to participate in any athletic program:

• Every athlete must complete the registration information prior to practicing.  This is available on the NMSHS Registration & Fees page.
• To be academically eligible an athlete must take a minimum of 5 classes (25 credits) and have taken a minimum of 5 classes the prior semester while having failed no more than one of those classes.  An athlete must remain registered for a minimum of 5 classes throughout the semester. Dropping classes and taking less than 5 classes may affect eligibility.
• For eligibility purposes, a WF (Withdraw/Fail) counts the same as an F as required by Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA)
• NMSHS is a member of CHSAA and has agreed to follow its rules.  The complete rules are found in the CHSAA Bylaws & Handbook, which is available online or from the NMSHS athletic director and coaches.
• Athletic eligibility may be regained on dates assigned by CHSAA if the student is enrolled in 5 classes and failing no more than one class (5 credits). This date is approximately nine weeks into the semester.

Student-athletes are allowed to participate in a high school CHSAA sport at our school as long as the below requirements are met.

• Date of birth: Student-athlete must be under age 19 by August 1
• Number of consecutive semesters is under 8
• Total number of classes passed last semester
• Last semester grades
• Classes enrolled in this semester - need at least 5 classes
• Where/when were the last two semester of attendance

For the following types of students, please contact Janet Turnburke to complete some additional paperwork in order to participate in a NMSHS sport.

• Any student who is not a freshman and did not attend NMSHS last year
• Any student who lives in the NMSHS Attendance area but who is attending a school who does not offer a particular sport

Here are some of the symptoms that are typically associated with a concussion.
 

1. Seek medical attention right away. A health care professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for your student to return to full activity.
    
2. If your student is an athlete, keep them out of play. Concussions take time to heal. Don't let your student return to play until a health care professional says it's OK. Students who return to play too soon - while the brain is still healing - risk a greater chance of having a second concussion. Second or later concussions can be very serious. They can cause permanent brain damage, affecting your student for a lifetime.
    
3. Report any prior concussion. Doctors should know if your student had a recent concussion.
    
4. If your student is not an athlete, they still need time to recover and heal.  Keep physical and mental activity low key and let your school know - they will facilitate a return to learning strategy to support your student.
    
5. Important - Notify the school if your student has had a concussion/head injury. Find your school's health team.