This information is prepared for the benefit of the prospective and current athletes at Naperville Central High School and their parents. In addition, there are other requirements and commitments which are asked of the participant. They will be made known to the participants by the members of the coaching and/or by announcements at school. 

 Philosophy 

The athletic program at Naperville Central High School is organized to allow for the fullest possible participation for those students willing to make a definite commitment to interscholastic competition. Every student chosen to be a member of an interscholastic team will be offered the opportunity to practice and, whenever possible, to participate in contests relative to their demonstrated abilities. 

 IHSA Eligibility 

There are minimum Illinois High School Association requirements regarding the scholastic performances by athletes. Currently, that minimum is 20 hours of passing credit per week and 20 hours of passing credit for the previous minimum of four credit courses. Other requirements are defined later in the Athletic Eligibility Rules enacted by the Illinois High School Association. 

User Fee 

The Board of Education has established a user’s fee to be assessed to each participant in each sport. District 203 school board will determine this fee. 

Physical Examinations 

Physical exams performed by a licensed physician must be presented prior to participation in, or tryouts for, all sports. Physical exams for athletics expire one calendar year from the examination date. 

Parent Consent/Insurance 

School District 203 does not assume financial responsibility for accidents incurred in athletics. Parent must give consent for a son’s/daughter’s participation in the athletic in the athletic program. The District 203 High School Athletic Code requires the parent to certify that his/her son or daughter is covered for athletic participation by either family insurance or health and hospitalization insurance purchased at the school. Note: Check your insurance policy! It may exclude certain sports. As an example, regular insurance available for purchase at the school excludes football. Football is only covered by the purchase of football insurance, even though other sports are covered by the regular insurance. 

Rules for Athletic Participation 

While participating in the interscholastic sports program in District 203, students will be obliged to observe certain established rules and requirements. 

The athlete must do his/her best to at all times keep in the best physical condition. To do so requires that an athlete maintain strict adherence to routine, including appropriate hours and a proper diet, and refrain from the possession, use, distribution, transportation, or sale of tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and other controlled substances. Parents, as well as coaches, are expected to be responsible for requiring that their athletes adhere to this policy. 

The Co-Participation code is a mandatory requirement of all athletes. Failure to sign off on the code does not release a student from this obligation.