Cross country runners from Florida were stripped of their medals for wearing live strong type wrist bands a few years ago. Not sure "jewelry" is allowed in certain events.

Also could that device pose a danger to other participants in contact sports? I have never had the pleasure on having one or hanging with someone who has, so not sure if any parts stick out that could potentially harm another?

 

The ones I have seen are bulky enough that I would think the participant would not be allowed to participate for safety in any contact sport.

For a kid to participate I would think that the judge would have to permit some way for the device to be removed for the event and then put back on afterward. This is why I can't see a judge granting this.

I would look at this on an individual basis. It would just depend on the circumstances. Let's say a kid deals drugs as 9th grader away from school. He is convicted of a felony and even spends time in a Detention Center, he/she would be done for the year. If he or she cleans up their act and learned a lesson, I would probably let them on as a 10th grader. If they get out and/or continue to make poor decisions, they would not be back.

I would look at this on an individual basis. It would just depend on the circumstances. Let's say a kid deals drugs as 9th grader away from school. He is convicted of a felony and even spends time in a Detention Center, he/she would be done for the year. If he or she cleans up their act and learned a lesson, I would probably let them on as a 10th grader. If they get out and/or continue to make poor decisions, they would not be back.

 

Precisely. I'm not a fan of throwing kids away because of mistakes. If they learn from then, I'd give them a 2nd chance, as long as they sayed on the up and up.

What kind of message do you think it sends for other kids to see a kid with electronic monitoring on competing as if nothing has happened? Sends the wrong message. That is a major problem with today's society, too much apathy.

 

The same message it sends when they get to home room in the morning. And gym. And lunch. If he's an active student I don't see how it can disallowed.

I disagree. What kind of example is this setting for the other athletes? Not a good one. Tells them they can break the law and still participate. I would not want my school being represented by athletes wearing ankle brackets. Hell, when I played, if you smoked or drank, you were off the team! Being convicted of any offense was a no brainer, you were gone. Committing a felony is definitely breaking a team rule, so see you later. Sorry bout your luck. We all are accountable for our actions and there are consequences for our stupid behavior. Even in the "real world", there are jobs that you can not get if you have a felony. If kids want to particate in athletics, stay out of trouble! Is that too much to ask??

 

 

Again, I don't see how a kid legally attending school and not on school suspension or expulsion can not be allowed to participate. I would allow any legal and active student to participate on my team.

Fortunately I've never worn an ankle bracelet.

 

Does it slow you down when you run?

 

Triathletes wear timing chips. Doesn't make a difference.

The same message it sends when they get to home room in the morning. And gym. And lunch. If he's an active student I don't see how it can disallowed.

 

Disagree. They have to attend school by law. No law saying they must or must be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities. Once again, they are a privilege.

Disagree. They have to attend school by law. No law saying they must or must be allowed to participate in extracurricular activities. Once again, they are a privilege.

 

I understand that. I am saying if he is out of jail and not facing discipline from the school then if the coach allows him to play I am cool with it. My question is can a school legally tell a kid he can't play sports because he is a felon?

I understand that. I am saying if he is out of jail and not facing discipline from the school then if the coach allows him to play I am cool with it. My question is can a school legally tell a kid he can't play sports because he is a felon?

I would think yes. Schools can definitely have a code of conduct for students that are going to represent them in activities.

I would think yes. Schools can definitely have a code of conduct for students that are going to represent them in activities.

I know some do.

Kids and parents have to read it and sign it.

I understand that. I am saying if he is out of jail and not facing discipline from the school then if the coach allows him to play I am cool with it. My question is can a school legally tell a kid he can't play sports because he is a felon?

 

Yes. They can't be denied an education, but extracurricular activities are different.

Cool. Good to know.

 

I'm good either way then. If they let them play, that's fine. If they choose not to let them play I am fine with that also.

 

 

I would let them play if it was my choice.

Cool. Good to know.

 

I'm good either way then. If they let them play, that's fine. If they choose not to let them play I am fine with that also.

 

 

I would let them play if it was my choice.

 

Why would you let them play? Where is your line in what is unacceptable behavior by a participant in extracurricular activities? What is bad enough to keep them from participating?

 

Just curious.

Why would you let them play? Where is your line in what is unacceptable behavior by a participant in extracurricular activities? What is bad enough to keep them from participating?

 

Just curious.

 

My thought is this, what they do outside of school, off school grounds and such, how should that impact a school activity?

 

Lets say, kid gets busted drinking underage over the summer at a friends house. Goes through legal process of that. What punishment should the school be allowed to give? IMO none, this is a kid/parent vs legal process matter, nothing more. (again for issues not during school or school event time.)

 

Now if a coach wants to have a policy that this stuff is not tolerated and can affect a players position on a team, I guess im semi ok with that, as long as what this policy includes as "bad conduct" is listed in detail, is well known in advance by all parties, parents and players.

 

It still a slippery slope for a school to let a coach have such a policy, but I guess semi ok with it for when things happen in season, maybe even during the school year.

My thought is this, what they do outside of school, off school grounds and such, how should that impact a school activity?

 

Lets say, kid gets busted drinking underage over the summer at a friends house. Goes through legal process of that. What punishment should the school be allowed to give? IMO none, this is a kid/parent vs legal process matter, nothing more. (again for issues not during school or school event time.)

 

Now if a coach wants to have a policy that this stuff is not tolerated and can affect a players position on a team, I guess im semi ok with that, as long as what this policy includes as "bad conduct" is listed in detail, is well known in advance by all parties, parents and players.

 

It still a slippery slope for a school to let a coach have such a policy, but I guess semi ok with it for when things happen in season, maybe even during the school year.

 

We are not talking about drinking, etc. A felony is a serious matter and should be treated as such. After a student has been released by the court system, they are free and clear.

 

Many school districts have policies that if a student is in trouble off campus, it can affect things on campus.