DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY A. A season is defined as the period of time beginning with the first day of official practice as listed in the OHSAA handbook through the conclusion of the last official practice for that particular sport during the current school year. B. A contest is defined as one event no matter the number of days in the event or the number of individual participations by a competitor. C. At no time during the season shall a competitor possess, use, transmit, conceal, sell, be under the influence of, or smell of alcohol or drugs. This also includes narcotics, mood modifiers, counterfeit controlled substances (look-a-likes), toxic inhalants, poisonous plants, drug related paraphernalia and any dangerous chemicals. D. There shall be no use or possession of tobacco products. E. Discipline for Competitors 1. First Offense - Any competitor found to be in violation of these rules shall be immediately suspended from participation in his/her current sport/activity for a minimum of two weeks (14 calendar days). This suspension stipulates that the student may not attend or participate in any practices, contests, or team functions of any kind for the duration of the suspension. ** This suspension will be reduced to a minimum of one week (7 calendar days) under the following conditions: a.) The student agrees to undergo an assessment at a local agency to determine the existence, if any, of an alcohol or drug addiction. b.) If the assessment determines that there is a need for treatment, the student/athlete must enroll in an appropriate substance abuse program before being able to resume his/her participation in an activity or on a team. c.) Failure to complete or meet the requirements of the agreed upon program will result with an immediate reinstitution of the remaining one week (7 day) suspension. ** After a hearing with the head coach/advisor, administrator, parent, student, and the reporting person, additional disciplinary action could also be taken such as personal assessment, insight groups, visits to professional agencies, assigned research projects, etc. ** If any of the above disciplinary options are refused, the student will be immediately denied participation for the remainder of the season. 2. Second Offense - Any team member violating these rules for a second time will be immediately denied participation for the remainder of the season. 3. Third Offense - Any team member violating these rules for the third time will be denied participation in all programs for the school year. 4. Written notification will be made with parents after each offense. F. All school and team suspensions shall run concurrently. When a competitor is suspended from school, the student may not attend any practice sessions, contests, tournaments, or any school function of any kind.