Berkeley County Schools will follow and adhere to the rules and regulations set forth and governed by the West Virginia Secondary Schools Athletics Commission. These rules can be found by accessing the Rules and Regulations Handbook on the WVSSAC website.

Student athletes wanting to participate in athletics at the secondary level must maintain a 2.0 grade point average. A 2.0 average is defined as a grade-point average (GPA) of 2.0 or better on a scale where an A is given the value of 4 points, a B is given the value of 3 points, a C is given the value of 2 points, a D is given the value of 1 point, and an F is given the value of 0 points. More information regarding eligibility and grades can be accessed via the WVSSAC Rules and Regulations handbook.

Athletes must be in attendance in school a FULL DAY during a day of any athletic event or contest in which they may be involved, unless it is the judgment of the Principal or Athletic Director and/or prior arrangements are made that they are excused. It should be noted that this is to include all practice sessions. Also, tardiness to homeroom or classes will constitute attendance. Athletes must be in school the day after the contest, unless previously arranged with the principal. All attendance questions regarding athletics is up to the discretion of the building principal.

Student athletes are held to the same discipline standards as found in West Virginia Policy 4373. Individual athletic teams may have specific rules within their programs. This is to be communicated by the coach to the student athlete and parent prior to the beginning of the season.

All eligibility requirements and decisions are governed by the WVSSAC. Any questions can be directed to your principal or athletic director.

All student athletes wishing to participate in interscholastic athletics must have a completed physical examination form on file with the school. This physical must be completed by a medical professional yearly and is good from May 1st through the following year. All student athletes and parents must have a Family Id account for each sport the student athlete is participating in. All student athletes are required to pay a $20.00 athletic fee per sport. If a student cannot afford this fee, school officials shall develop options that will allow the student to participate.

The coach shall recommend the athletes who have met the requirements for a letter. These recommendations are to be approved by the athletic director. If any problems arise, a committee composed of the Coach, Principal and Athletic Director shall make the final decision.

• Requirements – Completion of season and:

• Football, Basketball, and Soccer: 50% of quarters

• Cross Country, Golf, and Wrestling: 75% of meets

• Volleyball and Tennis: 75% of matches

• Baseball and SoftballL 50% of innings

• Track Point System

• Swimming: 75% of meets

• Cheerleaders Varsity Squad

• Managers/Stats: 2 yrs. on Varsity Squad

Special consideration for awarding letters will be given for extended participation, injuries, etc. Athletic awards will be presented at appropriate programs to honor student-athletes, these may include: Letters and/or pins with certificates, Participation certificates, Senior certificates, Plaques for individual sport honors, Trophies for outstanding and scholastic athlete, team awards for league championships and state playoffs

As required by Federal laws and regulations, the Berkeley County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, disability, age, or national origin in employment and in the administration of any of its educational programs and activities. Inquiries may be directed to:

Elice Gregory/Title IX Coordinator

Berkeley County Board of Education

1453 Winchester Avenue

Martinsburg, WV 25405

(304) 267-3500

Berkeley County Schools will act with the utmost caution regarding situations of inclement weather. If school is cancelled due to weather, all extra-curricular activities will also be cancelled. The superintendent can modify this decision after reviewing the weather.

If a game must be postponed, the principal, athletic director, and coach will notify all stakeholders in a timely fashion. They will work together with the competing school to reschedule the game at the earliest convenience.