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Team Selection

A. Seniors on Varsity /Junior Varsity
B. Freshmen on Varsity
C. Movement Between Levels



     The issue of team selection is complicated and requires ongoing discussions with the Athletic Director and coaches to maintain a balanced perspective.

     While it is reasonable to expect that varsity teams will be made up of the best players, it is also important to recognize that high school athletes who work hard and can contribute to the team's success should be given the opportunity to be on the varsity team. The athletic department must, therefore, work to balance the desire to reward achievement with a sincere effort to include as many students as possible
     

A. Freshmen on Varsity 

     As a general rule, freshmen are not placed on varsity. However, in some instances, a coach may feel that a ninth grader not only has the skills and maturity, but will be better served by playing on the varsity. In this case, after full discussion with the Athletic Director and the parents of the player, the coach may place the ninth grader on the varsity team. If freshmen do not make the varsity, they may be placed at the junior varsity or the freshmen level if a freshman team exists in that particular sport.

B. Movement Between Levels 

     No player moving from one level to another during the season will displace a player already at that level (i.e. junior varsity to varsity).