Bourne High School Athletics Eligibility Information Form is to be completed by students and parents/guardians:
STUDENTS: Your participation in high school activities is dependent on your eligibility. PROTECT that eligibility by reviewing with your parent(s)/guardian(s) the Bourne High School Athletic Handbook which is posted on the Bourne High School Web site. If there is a question about any rule interpretation, CONTACT THE BOURNE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR, SCOTT ASHWORTH.
I understand that once I sign the eligibility statement all eligibility rules will apply:
-Twelve (12) months of the year;
-Whether I am currently participating or not;
-Continuously from the first signing of the statement through the completion of my high school eligibility.
All participants in athletic programs at Bourne High School must be fully registered for school prior to the individual’s first practice. Registration forms may be picked up in the Main Office at Bourne High School or downloaded from the school website.
Please register “in person” if you have any questions or additional signatures are necessary. We will not register any student who has equipment checked out to him/her from previous participation. Do not mail in your registration!
Welcome to Bourne High School Athletics
Your child is about to become a part of the Bourne High School athletic family, a group rich in tradition. For years, Bourne High School athletes have performed with dedication, skill, intensity and desire. They have competed at the high school, college and even, for a select few, at the professional level. More importantly, the vast majority of them have contributed to their community and have become caring members of their family. High school athletics can be a wonderful and exciting educational opportunity. It is our hope that your son/daughter will seize the opportunity, run with it, and make the most of it. Use this information for reference whenever you have a question regarding your child’s athletic experience. If you feel that your questions are not answered here; please contact your son’s or daughter’s coach. S/he will be able to be more specific with an answer. If your concern has not been addressed, you should then contact the athletic director. Please do not let your questions or concerns go unanswered and please don’t depend upon answers from people who are not empowered to give them. We look forward to your association with the athletic program at Bourne High School. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.
Yours in Sport,
Scott Ashworth
Athletic Director
Email: sashworth@bourneps.org
Office: 508-759-0674
Fax: 508-759-0677
This Student-Athlete information is for both athletes and parents. We hope you will use this as a resource and a guide to a positive experience with the Bourne High School (BHS) athletic program.
REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
This is a secure registration platform that provides you with a quick and easy way to register for school sports, and helps our athletic department be more administratively efficient and environmentally responsible.
The Student-Athlete Handbook located on our website has information for both athletes and parents. We hope you will use this as a resource and a guide to a positive experience with the Bourne High School athletic program.
An athletic fee is assessed to an individual participating in a sport. The fee approved by the School Committee for this school year is $150 per student per sport, $190 for football; $350 for ice hockey. Check or money orders should be made payable to "Bourne High School Athletics". You may pay the activity fee online at https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=797
TRYOUT INFORMATION:
Football tryouts begin the third Monday in August and all other fall sports tryouts begin the following Thursday. Winter sports begin on the Monday after Thanksgiving and spring sports begin on the third Monday in March.
Thank you. Please call the Athletic Office at 508-759-0674 with any questions or email the Athletic Director Scott Ashworth at sashworth@bourneps.org.
For schedules for Bourne High School Athletics please go to
https://arbiterlive.com/Teams?entityId=2239
SECTION 1
Mission Statement for Athletics
The mission of Bourne High School Athletics is to build self confidence, self esteem, pride and respect for self and others through participation in an athletic community which values each student as an individual. Our programs promote sportsmanship, hard work, fair play, fun, the development of team concepts, winning as well as losing with dignity, and other valuable lifelong lessons.
Philosophy
The athletic program at Bourne High School is an integral part of the total school program. It offers the students the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities that enhance the educational experience. The program is committed to the physical, emotional, social, and mental development of all who participate.
Participation is a privilege that comes with responsibilities for the student athlete, Bourne High School, and the Town of Bourne.
Athletics at Bourne High School are open to all students who meet and maintain the standards of academic eligibility and are good school citizens and meet basic physical health qualifications.
Athletes are expected to exhibit the highest level of conduct both on and off the field and to show respect for everyone they come in contact with at Bourne High School: teammates, game officials, opponents, and spectators and coaches. Facilities and school issued equipment must also be respected.
The Bourne High School Athletic Program
Fall Sports
Cheerleading for Football (Varsity)
Cross Country – Boys and Girls (Varsity)
Field Hockey (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Football (Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshmen)
Golf (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Soccer – Boys and Girls (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Volleyball (Varsity, Junior Varsity & Freshmen)
Winter
Basketball – Boys and Girls (Varsity & Junior Varsity & Freshman)
Cheerleading for Basketball (Varsity)
Ice Hockey – Boys and Girls (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Indoor Track – Boys and Girls (Varsity)
Spring
Baseball (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Softball (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Lacrosse – Boys and Girls (Varsity & Junior Varsity)
Spring Track – Boys and Girls (Varsity)
Tennis – Boys and Girls (Varsity)
Athletic Program Objectives
To provide opportunities for physical, mental, and emotional growth.
To develop confidence and self-esteem.
To develop and improve time management skills.
To develop and understand the concepts of individual and team play.
To develop a sense of commitment, loyalty, cooperation, and fairness.
To learn that good sportsmanship means winning and losing with grace and dignity.
To learn to make decisions under pressure.
To foster town and school pride.
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association
The Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (hereafter referred to as the MIAA) is the governing body of athletics within the State of Massachusetts. Its Board of Directors is made up of Principals from various districts throughout the state. The Board of Directors and its various subcommittees establish policy for all member schools.
Bourne High School is a member of the MIAA and is therefore governed by Association rules and regulations. Additional policies, rules, and regulations are set by the Bourne School Committee. Under MIAA guidelines local communities are allowed to set theie own policy, rules and regulations as long as they are more restrictive than those stipulated by the MIAA. The MIAA organizes and establishes the guidelines for all post-season tournaments. All schools throughout the Commonwealth are responsible to govern themselves under the rules set forth in the rules identified as the Blue Book.
Rules and Regulations for all Athletes
Each coach may implement additional rules governing curfews, dress, etc. These rules approved by the athletic director and the high school principal shall be presented to each participant prior to the beginning of the season. Participating in BHS athletics is a privilege. Conduct of all participants should be exemplary in nature and bring credit to the athlete, school, team, coaches and the Town of Bourne.
Bourne High School athletes are bound by MIAA rules for athletes. Although a coach may have additional rules for his/her athletes playing on his/her team, the following rules are to apply to all athletes participating in the athletic program at Bourne High School:
1. Parental Permission. An athlete must submit a completed, signed parent's permission form prior to his/her practice session on the dates specified by the athletic department. Forms may be found on the BHS Athletic home page and in Section Four of this Student Handbook.
2. Physical Examination. No athlete will be allowed to practice or be issues equipment or allowed to participate in any scheduled games until s/he has submitted a current physical examination form from a physician to the school nurse. If the player is found in violation of this rule during competition, the team forfeits each competition won, found in violation.
3. Athletic Fee. The Bourne School Committee voted to establish an Athletic Fee for students participating in the high school athletic program during the school year. The athletic fee account will provide the supplementary funds required to maintain the athletic programs currently provided.
The fee approved by the School Committee is $150 per student per sport, $190 for football; $350 for ice hockey . Check or money orders should be made payable to "Bourne High School Athletics". You may pay the activity fee online at https://unipaygold.unibank.com/Default.aspx?customerid=797
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