• Please follow the template below and ensure all sections are fully and thoroughly answered. After completing this document (make a copy to edit), submit it to the Athletic Director in your building for consideration. The Athletic Director will address any section that is not fully or thoroughly answered. 

     

    Name of Sport

    • The name of the sport shall be (name of sport).

     

    IHSA/CSL Status

    • Is this a recognized IHSA Sport or an IHSA Emerging Sport?

    • How many schools in the state of Illinois have this sport?

    • How many Central Suburban League Schools have this sport?

     

    Title IX Impact

    • Does the activity accommodate the interests and provide equal opportunities for both genders? 

     

    Safety

    • Are there safety risks or concerns associated with the activity that goes beyond many or most other high school sports?

     

    Athletic Season

    • What season (Fall, Winter, Spring) will this sport be held?  Please list the start and end dates.

     

    Facility/Equipment Needs

    • Describe the facility needs this sport will require.

    • Describe all of the equipment this sport will require.

     

    Membership Requirements

    • Identify any specific prerequisites or requirements for students to join (name of sport).

      • (Name of sport) shall not deny membership to any current student of DHS or HPHS based on gender, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, sexuality, or disability.

     

    Budget and Projected Expenses

    • (Name of sport) anticipates it will cost (total dollar amount) annually to operate.

      • Indicate the reasoning behind total expenses and its relevance to the purpose of the sport.

     

    Levels/Coaches

    • How many levels do you envision for this sport?

    • How many coaches would be needed for this sport?

     

    Meeting Frequency

    • Regular meetings for (name of sport) shall be: (indicate frequency and time, as well as the proposed day of the week and preferred location)

     

    Benefit to Students

    • Does the activity clearly benefit students system-wide and the school system?

    • Would this sport attract students who currently are not involved in a sport?

     

    After completing this document (make a copy to edit), submit it to the Athletic Director in your building for consideration.