Policy 9080 Implementation Procedures - Interscholastic Athletic Program

The Superintendent/Designee is responsible for review and update of the Howard County Public School System (HCPSS) Interscholastic Sports Policies and Procedures Handbook which defines the implementation procedures for the interscholastic athletic program in the HCPSS. The following topics will be included, but not limited to:

Honoring the philosophy and mission of the HCPSS Interscholastic Athletic Program, an annual Sportsmanship Cup will be awarded to the school which best displays outstanding sportsmanship throughout the course of the three athletic seasons.

The Committee for Interscholastic Athletics’ (CIA) purposes are to assist in the development of the HCPSS Interscholastic Sports Policies and Procedures Handbook and to give annual approval of the handbook. High school principals, athletics and activities managers, and two coach representatives will serve on the CIA. The Coordinator of Athletics will serve as the chairperson.

The Interscholastic Athletic Advisory Committee’s (IAAC) purpose is to assist in offering a challenging, exemplary, and rewarding education-based interscholastic athletic program for the HCPSS. The IAAC will be established on an annual basis and will include a parent representative from each high school, an allied sports parent representative, an athletic trainer, a physician, an athletic and activities manager, three at-large members, and two students; the Coordinator of Athletics will serve as the chairperson.

The Sports Medicine Advisory Committee’s (SMAC) purpose is to review, revise, and recommend implementation procedures that reflect current trends and best practices in sports medicine as it applies to interscholastic athletics.

The HCPSS Interscholastic Athletic Program, for reasons of safety, risk management, availability of facilities, and/or cost effectiveness, does not sponsor interscholastic middle school sports, interscholastic club sports, or non-school teams.

The HCPSS does not sponsor or endorse the selection of any all-star team.

Questions concerning policy will be directed to the Superintendent/Designee.

Questions concerning rules’ interpretations will be directed to the Superintendent/Designee.