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Use of any controlled substance (possession, sale, etc.) is not permitted throughout the athlete’s four years at Padua. Athletes observed anywhere (on or off school premises) using controlled substances are in violation of this rule. When an incident is verified by the school Administration and/or its Athletic Department, the athlete may be subject to school sanctions according to pp 37-38 in the Parent-Student handbook. The athlete may also have the following additional athletic consequences:
● First Offense:
o In-Season: Suspension from two contests during the regular season of competition
(except for football – one game) as outlined by the OHSAA dates (‘season begin’)
beyond the date of completion of the school-related sanction.
o Off-Season: Suspension from two contests beginning with the first day of regular season
competition (except for football – one game) as outlined by the OHSAA dates (‘season
begin’) beyond the date of the completion of the school-related sanction. ● Second Offense:
o In-Season: Suspension from 50% of the contests during the regular season (includes post-season) of competition as originally scheduled for that sport. If the infraction occurs with less than 50% of the contests remaining in that season, the athlete will complete the suspension commencing with the first week of regular season competition in the next sport in which he/she participates. Athletes are allowed to participate in practices during the suspension.
o Off-Season: Suspension from 50% of the contests during the regular season (includes post-season) of competition as originally scheduled for that sport for the next sport in which the athlete participates.
● Third Offense: one-year suspension from all interscholastic sports, commencing from the date of the infraction, unless the infraction occurs during the suspension period for the second offense. In that case, the suspension for the third offense will commence when the second offense suspension ends.
● Any infractions beyond the Third Offense will render the athlete ineligible to participate in interscholastic sports for the remainder of their career at Padua.
Supplements and Energy Drinks
Please note that student-athletes should be aware of any substance that they are drinking, eating, and ingesting. Side effects of energy drinks and/or other supplements can be harmful to student-athletes and can potentially be dangerous to their bodies. These supplements can have adverse effects on a student’s performance in contests. Padua strongly discourages the use of these substances.
Sports-Related Injury Policy
It is the Athletic Department’s concern that the athlete's health and welfare is a top priority and that competition or practice should never jeopardize his/her physical well-being. Each coach is certified in the care and prevention of injuries. Along with this, the school provides a Certified Athletic Trainer from Cleveland Clinic Sports Health and a staff of qualified student-trainers to oversee any immediate care an athlete might need. Each year, Cleveland Clinic Sports Health provides our teams with a physician of record who assists the Certified Athletic Trainer to diagnose, refer and specify needed rehabilitation programs.
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