Eastern
Schools for the Deaf Athletic Association
#1 of 2 Date:
March, 1994 Section:
300
Reference: Subject: 310
Application for Membership in ESDAA
________
Coaches ________ State Law
________ Directors of Athletics ____X___ ESDAA Bi-Annual Mtg. ________ Superintendents ________ Executive Council ________ Other
Handbook Cross References: ESDAA
Constitution - Article I, Section I Policies 315 and 405
Policy:
A
school for the deaf may apply for membership in the Association at any time.
Approval for participation in tournaments shall be effective at the time of the
ESDAA Director of Athletics' meeting preceding the tournament of choice.
Procedure:
1.
Submit a written statement to the President of the ESDAA indicating your desire
to become a member.
2. Attend an ESDAA meeting to explain your school's
purpose in joining the Association and to answer questions from the
Administrative Council.
3. The Association will provide a packet of information
explaining Association policies and member responsibilities.
4. As stated in the Constitution, no other school shall be
admitted except by unanimous vote of all active members.
Definitions:
Exceptions:
Responsibilities:
1.
Hosting of tournaments should be done as soon as
possible and/or within five (5) years of admission.
2. The Association will assign the new
member school to a division based on the needs of that school and the
Association. °
3. The new member school is encouraged to participate in
as many ESDAA tournaments as possible.
4. Upon acceptance, the President will welcome the new
member to the Association and notify the Superintendent of its membership
responsibilities.
5. The President will assign a veteran Administrative
Council member as a mentor to the new member.
Date Originated Date of Revision Effective
Date Approval