Policies and Regulations

School Board of the City of Virginia Beach
Policy 6-47

INSTRUCTION

Interscholastic Competition

Generally

All athletic, forensic, debating, public speaking, reading, and school publication activities shall be conducted in accordance with the rules and regulations established by the Virginia High School League and the Virginia Beach Middle School League, and School Board Policy and Regulation.

The School Board recognizes that it has final responsibility for all interscholastic activities and encourages these activities for the overall development of the student.
Elementary

Competitive sports of a varsity nature are prohibited as a part of the elementary school program.

Editor's Note

For eligibility see division regulation 5-49.1 .

Adopted by School Board: May 19, 1987
Amended by School Board: August 21, 1990
Amended by School Board: July 16, 1991
Amended by School Board: July 13, 1993 (Effective August 14, 1993)
Amended by School Board: June 6, 2006