West Virginia Code of State Rules
Agency 127 - Secondary School Activities Commission
Title 127 - LEGISLATIVE RULE WEST VIRGINIA SECONDARY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES COMMISSION
Series 127-03 - Provisions Governing Contests
Section 127-3-5 - Awards

Universal Citation: 127 WV Code of State Rules 127-3-5

Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 38, September 20, 2024

5.1. Only a member school or a school sponsoring a sanctioned event may give the following awards to a student or team: medal, trophy, cup, certificate, ribbon, plaque, unattached letter, unattached chevron, or any similar award.

5.2. A student may accept on an individual or team basis the above specified awards in the following situations:

5.2.a. from a member school for participation;

5.2.b. in a sanctioned event;

5.2.c. in a non-sanctioned event, at any time in the following sports: cheerleading, cross country, golf, swimming, tennis, track, or wrestling;

5.2.d. in a non-sanctioned event, but not during the school sports season for the following sports: football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, lacrosse, softball, or soccer.

5.3. A student may not receive the following awards with a retail value that exceeds $100.00:

5.3.a. Apparel - sweaters, jackets, jerseys, shoes, etc.

5.3.b. Equipment - radio, televisions, etc.

5.3.c. Athletic goods - batons, tennis rackets, bats, golf bag, tennis or golf balls, etc.

5.3.d. Money (scholarships to institutions of higher learning are exempted.)

5.4. Purchase of an item as identified in §127-3-5.3, whereby any portion is donated by a school, booster club, auxiliary agency, or any other group or organization, cannot exceed the specified limit.

5.5. Nothing in §127-3-5 shall be interpreted to affect the recognition of scholarship or scholastic achievements.

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