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Sports Policies

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Source domain: edgemeadhigh.org.za

Collected on 6 August 2026

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What this means

This document is Edgemead High School's Sports Policy, outlining rules and procedures for student participation in sports. It mandates regular involvement, specifies coach and staff responsibilities, sets attendance and injury protocols, defines award criteria, and governs tours, fundraising, dress code, and conduct. The policy emphasizes safety, fair play, and structured age-group participation.

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school sports participationOngoing

participate in the activity of their choice

The school provides an environment and facilities intended to allow every pupil to participate in an activity of their choice, whether at an ambitious, talented or social level. Pupils are expected to be involved at least twice per week.

Who it is for: Every pupil in the school
How to act on it: Choose and participate in a school activity at least twice per week. A pupil who wants to stop must obtain permission from the Deputy-Principal in charge of extra murals and provide written permission from the parents.

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so that every pupil in the school is able to participate in the activity of their choice.

sports awardsOngoing

Scroll Awards

Pupils may receive Scroll Awards when their individual cases have been discussed by the relevant Head of Sport and the Sports Committee and the Principal has given final approval. Award levels include Ties, Merit, Colours and Honours, with criteria stated in the policy.

Who it is for: Pupils involved in sports or activities
How to act on it: The staff member in charge nominates cases; the relevant Head of Sport discusses each case with the Sports Committee; the pupil names are submitted to the Principal for approval; awards are published only after final approval.

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Awards may only be awarded after the Head of the sport concerned has discussed each individual case with the Sports Committee.

school camps and toursOngoing

various camps and tours

The school offers pupils various camps and tours as part of its sports and activity programme, subject to the policy's safety arrangements.

Who it is for: Edgemead High School pupils

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We are privileged to be able to offer our pupils various camps and tours.

Facts

Places

Western Cape

Reference

U18/SENIOR

Key Takeaways

EHS
sports policy
2 times per week participation
permission required to withdraw from sport
coach or manager must accompany teams
no alcohol for adults at events
Sports Committee chaired by Head of Sport
Scroll Awards require approval by Principal
Ties: 50% season participation
Merit: required level participation
Colours: standout performance
Honours: U18/senior provincial representation
budgets developed by Deputy Principal and Heads of Sports
private transport company with qualified drivers and insurance
staff member or coach on bus
accident protocol: contact Principal immediately
injuries reported to sport's person in charge
parents responsible for medical costs
sun protection: hats and block out creams
tours only for first team senior squads
maximum 20 pupils per tour, two staff members required
fundraising for overseas tours only
funds go to Tour Fund Account
dress code: school tracksuit, appropriate sports clothing
age groups must be respected
exceptions to age groups require Deputy-Principal approval
selection based on merit within age group
pre-season fitness training allowed
no sport outside allocated season or time
code of conduct: sportsmanship, respect, fair play