Athletics Code of Conduct
Pursuing Victory with Honor
We believe that interscholastic Athletic Competition at Carmel Catholic should reflect the school’s Mission statement and Corsair Values. We hold our student-athletes, coaches and parents to high standards of ethics and sportsmanship and we promote the development of good character and other important life skills.
Athlete’s Code of Ethics and Responsibilities
We believe that being a Carmel Catholic athlete is a student choice thereby a privilege, one that along with being a great honor, carries with it responsibilities. As a Carmel Catholic athlete, our young people have an image to reflect: one of positive leadership, character, responsibility, competitive spirit and integrity. It is imperative that all students taking part in athletics understand the following responsibilities and rules and understand that coaches and the athletic director have the right to remove the privilege of participation. The following are expected of a Carmel Catholic athlete:
- That proper behavior and respect towards others will reflect positively on the team, and in the Carmel Catholic Community. A positive reflection is the only desirable one for your team.
- That you understand the primary reason for your being in school is academic work. Your classroom behavior must be exemplary. If a player begins to experience even a little difficulty in school work, he/she will be monitored by the athletic department receiving weekly reports from all teachers.
- That you will understand that practice is the most important part of the season. Effective practice requires the concentration of the whole team at all times. Players who practice hard and with intensity are the players who are winners every time.
- That you represent Carmel Catholic in all you do. The things we are attempting to accomplish will be judged by outsiders based upon your thoughts, words, and actions. Be judicious and appropriate in what you say and do.
- That you understand that individual recognition and accomplishments are the result of teamwork.
- That you will accept and respect the decisions of your coaches to be in the best interest of the team and Carmel Catholic. Discuss problems with your coach in private. Display only positive mannerisms and discuss negative feelings behind closed doors.
- That you will develop a respect for internally involved and understand what happens on a day-to-day basis. Your coaches and teammates are a very good support group. The important thing is that in the sport context we pursue your common goals as a unit, and put aside differences. We cannot all be best friends, be we can develop enough mutual and collective respect to overcome any internal adversity that develops.
- That your teammates need your support and encouragement.
- That you realize that the true nature of competition is evaluated by effort, sportsmanship, leadership, and teamwork. If the student-athletes receives a high evaluation on these criteria, victories will be made everyday. (Note: wins and losses will take care of themselves.)
- Carmel Catholic athletes are expected to refrain from using any illegal substances, including alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs or engage in any unhealthy techniques to gain, lose or maintain weight. Any student found to be using alcohol or other drugs will be referred to the school’s Discipline Board. Possible consequences of violating the school’s drug and alcohol policy include expulsion from the school or suspension of all school activities, including athletics.
