In every sport - unless playing at Premier level - the only equipment students need to take part in their chosen sport is their sports uniform and safety equipment i.e. gum shield, shin-guards, appropriate footwear. All equipment is issued by the Sports Department to coaches and/or managers at the beginning of each season/during pre-season training. Any equipment that is lost or stolen during games or training should be reported to the coach or teacher in charge as soon as it happens. The Sports Department can then organise replacements.
It is the job of the captain/a student selected by the coach to pick up and account for all equipment at the end of every game. This includes items such as Softball gloves, Hockey sticks;
In extreme circumstances if student coaches misplace items, the school's Senior Management or Deans may choose to withhold ball tickets, leaver’s memorabilia and/or yearbooks until such time as the equipment is recovered or accounted for.
The Sports Department policy is:
If the equipment is issued to you, you alone are responsible for it. All borrowed equipment and uniforms must be returned to the Sports Department within one week of the completion of the season. Failure to do so will result in a payment/fee.