and remained ejection-free during the school year. They are recognized for overcoming adversity,
demonstrating outstanding character, and going above and beyond what is expected to succeed.
These students also exemplify outstanding citizenship and sportsmanship.
(c)
Ejection-Free School Program - Recognizes schools who were ejection-free throughout the school
year.
3.5.7
Student Athlete Advisory Council - The NCHSAA Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) was developed to
serve as the voice for student-athletes who participate in NCHSAA programs. They discuss topics relevant to
high school student-athletes and develop ways to maintain a positive athletic experience. Each council mem
ber is expected to exemplify leadership and sportsmanlike conduct while carrying out the NCHSAA Mission.
Selected SAAC members will come from a diverse pool of rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors
who meet the following minimum criteria:
(a)
Meet all eligibility standards as outlined in the NCHSAA Handbook
(b)
Possess leadership characteristics
(c)
Viewed as positive role models in the local community and at their high school
(d)
Capable of working with students from a variety of social groups
(e)
Exemplify the tenets of Student Programs and Sportsmanship (Character, Integrity, Citizenship and
Respect)
Nomination and Selection: Efforts will be made to ensure that as many NCHSAA sports are represented as
possible across the eight (8) regions. Each member school may submit one female and one male nomination
per year. The NCHSAA will accept applications from February 1 - May 31 of each year. Final selections will be
made by the middle of June.
3.5.8 Student Leadership Conference - The NCHSAA invites each of our member schools to attend the annual Student
Leadership Conference (SLC) that is held in the spring semester. The goals of this conference are:
(a)
Develop an understanding of positive leadership while gaining the knowledge and skills to effectively lead.
(b)
Acquire an understanding of the importance of community service, positive values, sportsmanship,
healthy lifestyles and self-evaluation.
(c)
Serve as leaders for their school, community and state.
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