Athlete Information

ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION

Participation in interscholastic activities as a part of NMSHS’s educational program is a privilege, not a right. To participate, students are required to meet standards of personal behavior and academic performance. In this regard, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) and its members may exercise the fullest discretion permitted under the law. Please refer to the CHSAA Bylaws & Handbook and the NMSHS Athletic Director for specific clarification in areas of athletic discipline code, age, semester, practices and transfer rules.

A registration packet must be completed to participate in interscholastic athletics. It includes a current physical (signed by a doctor/MD) and a participation fee of $185 per sport (not to exceed $405 per family per year - middle and high schools combined). Registration materials are available on the NMSHS Registration & Fees page one week before registration. If a student decides not to participate or is cut from a team, he/she must contact the Athletic department to request a fee refund prior to the first competition or the fee will be forfeited.

Additional CHSSA Information

CHSSA Website: http://www2.chsaa.org/
CHSSA Calendar: https://chsaanow.com/tools/calendars/
CHSSA Bylaws & Handbook: https://chsaanow.com/tools/bylaws/

STUDENT ATHLETE RESOURCES

Registration & Fees

Athletic Code of Conduct

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

Student Accident Insurance

NCAA Information for College-Bound Student-Athletes

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.

STUDENT-ATHLETE ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION

Athletic Eligibility

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.

CHSAA Eligibility Requirements

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

Transfer Students or Students Not Attending NMSHS

Flowchart of Participation in Other Schools' Sports

ATHLETE HEALTH & SAFETY

NMSHS is fortunate to have a trainer who provides our athletes the support they need. If you have questions, please contact our trainer, Kyle Kahl at kyle.kahl@bvsd.org.

See below for additional information on head injuries, hydration, and keeping our athletes safe. Additional health information can be found on the NMSHS Health Room page.

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Head Injury and Concussion Information

General Concussion Information

What is a concussion?

A concussion is a mild brain injury that temporarily affects the way the brain works and can lead to symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and confusion.

A concussion happens when the brain is injured. This can happen when the head is hit — for example, from a fall. But concussions also can happen without a blow to the head — for example, in a car accident when the head snaps forcefully forward and back. The strong movement causes chemical and blood flow changes in the brain. These changes lead to concussion symptoms.

You can't see a concussion on an x-ray or scan. Signs and symptoms of concussion can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If your student reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms yourself, seek medical attention and let your school's health team know.

Concussion Resources

Resources

BVSD Concussion Protocol - how concussions are managed in BVSD

BVSD Return to School / Sport Form - Required for Return to Play after a head injury

Formulario de regreso a la escuela/juego de BVSD - Requerido para volver a jugar después de una lesión en la cabeza

Concussion Information for Parents - CDC HEADS UP

Información de conmoción cerebral para los padres- CDC HEADS UP

CDE Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) - Dept of Ed Resources for Parents and Educators

CDC Heads Up - Brain Injury Information

What are signs and symptoms of a concussion?

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

Symptoms you might see	Symptoms they might report
confusion vomiting balance/coordination off slow responses behavior or personality changes can't remember the event	headache or "pressure" in the head nausea or vomiting balance, coordination or vision problems dizziness sensitivity to light or noise feeling sluggish, hazy, foggy concentration or memory problems confusion just feeling "not right"

What should you do if you think your child has a concussion?

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.
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.
Report any prior concussion. Doctors should know if your student had a recent concussion.
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.
Important - Notify the school if your student has had a concussion/head injury. Find your school's health team.

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