ULS is a member of the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) and has agreed to abide by its policies and participate in its tournament series when appropriate. ULS is also a member of the Lake City Conference for men’s soccer, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s cross country, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s track, and women’s soccer. ULS participates in an independent WIAA schedule for co-ed golf and co-ed tennis, and co-ed ice hockey. ULS participates in the Wisconsin High School Field Hockey Association for women’s field hockey. ULS participates in the Wisconsin Interscholastic Alpine Racing Association for co-ed downhill skiing. ULS will cooperatively offer athletic opportunities for co-ed swimming, men’s wrestling, women’s softball, and men’s baseball in order to pool resources to benefit the students of the schools involved.
II. Athletic Code
1. The Athlete
The student-athlete respects themselves and understands that their responsibility to the team extends to keeping in condition to compete mentally and physically. The student-athlete commits to fulfilling academic standards of eligibility and holds themselves to high standards of conduct.
2. The Athlete and the School
The student-athlete, having accepted a position on the team, assumes the responsibility of representing the team in the community. Criticism of any sort needs to be productive and handled in a mature manner. The athlete is loyal to the team. The school relies on the athlete’s commitment to participate in its scheduling and to fulfill contracts with other schools. An ambassador in the school and beyond, the athlete sets an example by personal conduct and holds the respect of teammates, fellow students, coaches and teachers.
3. The Athlete and the Community
The student-athlete recognizes that they portray the image of ULS on and off the field to those in and beyond the school community: competitors, spectators and officials. Showing compliance with school and community rules is an aspect of the student-athlete’s commitment to their school, athletic program, and themselves.
III. Athletic Rules
1. Equipment
The student-athlete is responsible for all equipment and uniforms issued. Any lost or damaged equipment will result in a $125 fee. Records such as transcripts or diplomas are held until accounts have been settled. All equipment should be returned to the coach or Athletic Director the week after the final contest.
2. Practices
The student-athlete is expected to be on time at all practices unless cleared by the coach. Because of the importance of attending classes, absence from any part of the school day without prior approval from the Athletic Director prevents an athlete from attending a practice or event; exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis by the Athletic Director or Upper School Head. Failure to follow through with a commitment to a team can result in withholding the extra-curricular requirement necessary for graduation.
3. Dropping a Sport
The student-athlete wishing to withdraw from participating in an extracurricular athletic opportunity after already joining the team must notify the Athletic Director, coach and their parents of their decision.
4. Team Rules
The coach may establish rules in addition to those set by WIAA or affiliated organizations, these rules should be shared with the team at the first practice of the season.
5. Transportation
When a team takes school-provided transportation to an athletic event, students are expected to ride to and from the event with the team. A student may ride home with a parent only if a personal contact OR a written note is given to the coach. When students need to drive from school to an athletic event, a permission form will need to be completed and on file with the coach and athletic director.
Sprinter Van Etiquette: It is expected that the student-athletes, with the support of their coaches, leave the Sprinter van in the same or better condition than when they started their use of it. Athletes will not be dismissed until the van’s condition has been approved by the coach.
6. Violations
ULS students represent the School and are expected to uphold our values in any context: on-campus and off, home and afar, and on social-media. As a representative of University Lake School, and of yourself, the student-athlete is expected to comply with the law, in addition to all school rules and expectations. Any violation of a rule or expectation (see Family Handbook) may have consequences including but not limited to suspension of practices and/or games.
In addition to those included in the Handbook, and/or the International Student Agreement, the following are also considered major violations:
Use of any illegal drugs or alcohol is strictly prohibited for all students at University Lake School.
Bullying or any type is prohibited on the playing field, at school, through social media, or outside of school. To understand our policies at University Lake School better, please check the Family Handbook.
If a violation of the Athletic Code occurs, the Athletic Director and Head of the Upper School will determine consequences based on severity of an offence to the Athletic Code of Conduct.
We as a school, believe in restorative practices, we hope that no student violates the Code of Conduct, but if it does happen, we hope to create an outcome that allows the student to grow and learn from their mistakes.
7. Eligibility
In order to participate, the ULS athlete must have:
A WIAA Student-Athlete Physical Card or Alternate-Year Physical Card on file
Signed WIAA Athletic Eligibility Information Bulletin
Signed ULS Athletic Code
Appropriate insurance/emergency contact information
Fulfill all other conference and state eligibility requirements
Sprinter Van Transportation Waiver
8. Academic Eligibility
One month into each semester, grade reports are run on Monday mornings. If a student is earning one F or two Ds at this time, they are considered ineligible for participation in extracurricular activities until their grades are remediated, this includes attending practices or games even as a spectator. Students in this situation should note that teachers often prioritize grading late work last, and there may be a delay between when the late assignment is turned in and when the gradebook is updated. If a student is on a “pass-fail” agreement with ULS for a given class or classes, the student needs to be passing the class to participate in their extra-curricular activity. The student, coach/director, teacher, dean, and parent(s) are being notified in this email. Students should follow up with the classroom teacher to create a plan as soon as possible. Until grades are in the passing range, time spent in extracurriculars must be reallocated to academics. Grades are checked weekly or by request for updates.