Connecticut Technical High School System
Oliver Wolcott Technical High School 75 Oliver Street, Torrington, CT 06790
 
Telephone: (860) 496-5300, FAX: (860) 496-9022
Connecticut State Dept. of Education

 

Wolcott Tech Athletics Home of the Wildcats

The Oliver Wolcott Athletic Department follows the guidelines of the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference (CIAC), the Berkshire League, and the Connecticut Technical High School System for athletic participation. Our goal is to raise the caliber of our athletes and have them assume the roles of leadership and act as ambassadors of our school. The student-athlete continually serves as a reflection of their coach, team, family, & school, and must accept the responsibilities that accompany this privilege. Therefore, the student-athlete must maintain a high level of academic and personal standards. 

ATHLETIC ELIGIBILITY POLICY

  • Students must have a physical on file with the school nurse and an emergency medical form on file with the coach.
  • Students failing shop are automatically ineligible.
  • Students must not fail more than one class, otherwise they become ineligible.
  • Students must maintain a respectable disciplinary record (no suspensions, detentions, etc). If detentions and suspensions become a problem, administration will take appropriate action on an individual basis.
  • Students must be in school for the entire day in order to participate in practice or games. Family emergencies, death in the family, and special circumstances will be dealt with on an individual basis with administrative approval.
  • A student who is suspended may not participate in any practice or athletic contest during their suspension period.
  • A student who cuts classes during the day will not be allowed to practice or play in an athletic contest.
  • A student who is caught hazing a fellow teammate will become ineligible.
  • Failure to attend scheduled practices and games will cause a student to become ineligible.
  • Attending any "skip-day" activities will result in automatic one game suspension.
  • Students are not allowed to drive to away games in their personal vehicles. If they do, they are ineligible to participate in the game.
HOW TO REGAIN ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
  • After a 3 game suspension, the student must be passing all of his/her classes. A teacher signoff sheet must be turned in for verification. If a student is not passing all classes and shop, they remain ineligible.
  • Academic work and shop theory can be made up after school. In house shop work can be made up after school whenever practical. However, production work must be made up during the student's regular shop cycle.
** For the athletic policy - administration is considered the Principal, Assistant Principal, Guidance Coordinator, and Athletic Coordinator.