Vincennes Rivet
Athletic/Co-Curricular
Code of Conduct

The Vincennes Rivet Administration believes that athletes representing their schools have certain obligations pertaining to their conduct both in and out of their particular season.  Every student-athlete is expected to behave in a manner that brings credit to his/her school and squad.  When an athlete’s conduct in or out of school (1) reflects discredit upon the school or (2) creates a disruptive influence in the discipline, good order, moral or educational environment in the school, the student may be declared ineligible for further athletic participation.

            Indiana High School Athletic Association’s rules must be followed in all cases of eligibility, transfer, physical examinations, insurance coverage, starting dates, use of school equipment, etc.

            All students who choose to participate as athletes for Vincennes Rivet High School shall abide by the rules listed below.  These are to be considered minimum standards for athletes or academic team members.  Individual coaches may set standards above these minimums by notifying in writing each athlete or academic team member and the principal.  All accusations of the rule violations will be brought to the attention of the dean of students, athletic director, and the head coach.  It is their responsibility to investigate all charges to determine disciplinary action to be taken if necessary.

 

Attendance

            Athletes or members of an academic team are expected to attend all classes.  Athletes or members of an academic team absent from classes will not be allowed to participate in a practice or contest on day of the absence.  Expectations to this rule must be approved by the principal.  Athletes or members of an academic team who are suspended from school may not practice or participate during the time of the suspension.  You must be in school all day to be eligible to participate unless you have a doctor’s excuse.

            If in school, an athlete or member of an academic team is expected to be at practice.  See your coach and get permission to be absent or late.  Do not send word be way of another student or player.

 

Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco

1.  At no time during the school’s athletic or competitive season, is an athlete or member of an academic team allowed to use or be in possession of an alcoholic beverage, tobacco products, or illegal drugs not prescribed by a physician licensed by the state of Indiana, for his or her use.  The school’s athletic or competitive academic season begins the first days of practice for all fall sports or fall academic competitions and concludes with the school’s final tournament date.

            2.  “Possession” is defined as having an alcoholic beverage, tobacco products, or illegal drugs on your person of having an alcoholic beverage, tobacco product, or illegal drugs in a vehicle which the student is driving, or being convicted in court of law on the charge of illegal possession of alcohol, tobacco, or drugs.

 

Consequences

First Offense:  The athlete or member of an academic team shall be suspended for a minimum of 20% of  the scheduled events for that school year.  (Canceled contests will not count towards the suspension.)  Before reinstatement to the athletic or academic team, the student and his/her parents must have a conference with the principal, dean of students, athletic director, and coach.  If the suspension falls near enough to the end of a season that the full 20% of the contests cannot be assessed, the penalty shall carry over to the next season in which the athlete or academic member participates.  If the student is not involved in a sport at the time of the violation, the student shall be removed from 20% of the contest of the first sport season in which the student does not normally participate will not be tolerated.

Second Offense:  The athlete or member of the academic team will be suspended from the team or teams for 365 days from the date of the suspension.

Third Offense:  The athlete or member of the academic team will be denied athletic participation for the remainder of his/her high school career.

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Join the Rivet Athletic Booster Club

 

        The Rivet Athletic Booster Club is a volunteer organization that raises funds to support Rivet athletics.  The primary source of revenue is generated by an annual membership drive.  We look forward to starting the organization this year.  Money raised will go towards the operating budget, athletic equipment, and a scholarship for a graduating senior.

        Be a proud member of the Rivet Athletic Booster Club.  Join now by completing the form below.  You can turn in the application to Ms. Jennifer Finch after printing it out from the web site.  Please help support the youth of Rivet through the school athletic programs by becoming a 2008-2009 member of the Rivet Athletic Booster Club.

                 Basic Member-$25

              Purple Member- $75

              Gold Member- $150

              Varsity Member- $350      * See Ms. Finch for perks

 

                            

Thank you for supporting Rivet Athletics.  Please mail or bring by this form and a check payable to:

                                                 Rivet Athletic Booster Club
                                                  210 Barnett St., Vincennes, IN 47591

• Members will be honored on a sign in the gym and a page in the Winter Sports Program.  (Memberships can be a memorial contribution)
• Can be a tax deductible donation
• Booster Club is for individuals or families only.  Corporate sponsorship is available.

 

Athletic Booster Club Update
The athletic Booster club was able to have a great year with funds raised through the Booster Bash and the membership drive. Thank you to all that made our contributions to the athletic programs possible. Some our         accomplishments are listed below:

• Junior high basketball uniforms

• Money appropriated for new soccer goals

• Baseball pitching machine

• Maintenance of the baseball field

• Remodeling in the weight room

• Automatic lift system for basketball goal in the gym

• Bungee Blocker and ball cart hammock for the volleyball team

• Rental of gyms at Vincennes University and the community Methodist Church

• Mat for cheerleaders

• Uniforms for junior high and high school cheerleaders

      The Athletic Booster Club would like to invite interested individuals to the Booster Club meetings which are held the third Wednesday of each month at 7:30p.m. at Rivet. The next meeting will be Wednesday, October 17th.