North Hills School District Considers New Club Sports Policy

The is considering a new club sports policy that updates the current one which was adopted in 2009.  The new policy recognizes that new "recreational pursuits" arise over time and provides the criteria needed to establish a new club sport, according to the district website.

Right now, four club sports exist within the district:  bowling, ice hockey, inline (roller) hockey and slow pitch softball, according to Amanda Hartle, district communications coordinator.  They are unaffected by the proposed new policy.

To initiate a new club sport under the proposed new policy, a representative from the club must submit a proposal to the athletic director and high school principal at least six months prior to the start of the sport's regular season. Details as to what the proposal must contain may be found here.

Under the proposed policy, the board reserves the right to deny any club sport status and any approved new club will automatically enter into a five-year probationary period.  This period is to determine the sustainability of the program.  To maintain the probationary status, the club must reapply annually by April 1 following criteria set out in the proposed policy.  

During the probationary period, the club sport will be authorized to use the North Hills School District name, colors, and "Indian" moniker.  The club sport members will be included in the yearbook, participate in homecoming and similar events and be eligible for a junior high, jv or varisty letter if those requirements are met.

Once the five-year probationary period ends, the club president may petition to receive full club status and funding for the upcoming season.  The athletic director and high school principal will provide their recommendations  to the superintendent who will present it to the school board for approval or rejection.

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