Athletic Department

Important Information

Spectator Code of Conduct

Teams shall be supported with enthusiasm and dedication, for strong spectator support is a vital part of the high school competition experience. We expect good sportsmanship from players and coaches, and they have a right to expect the same from spectators and fans. Therefore, we urge students, alumni, and friends to cheer their teams to victory while upholding these same ideals that our school has nurtured during the long history of Travelers Rest High School. Our spectators should be courteous, careful in choice of expression, and mannerly to all others. The scoreboard will reflect the quality of the teams in competition. The kind of support given by the spectators will showcase the character of our school's fans.

Student Requirements for Participation

It is an honor and privilege to participate on any athletic team at Travelers Rest High School. The Student Handbook contains detailed information for all prospective and active student-athletes and parents on the academic requirements, attendance policies and other requirements as set forth by the State of South Carolina and the South Carolina High School League (the governing agency for high school athletics in the state), and the policies governing student-athletes on the local level. Students and parents should make themselves familiar with that information. Should one desire, complete access to the full Handbook of rules of the SCHSL and a wealth of other information (including playoff brackets) can be viewed at www.schsl.org. Travelers Rest athletic schedules and results can be accessed by visiting the school's website, www.greenville.k12.sc.us/trest.

Expectations of the Athletes

Student-athletes at Travelers Rest High School have a duty and responsibility to:

1. Achieve maximum academic performance in all of their classes
2. Follow all the rules established for their sport by the coach, the athletic department, The School District of Greenville County, and the South Carolina High School League.
3. Make a full commitment to their team and teammates as evidenced by:
• Hard work
• Cooperation and conscientious practice and play
• Mental and physical preparedness
• Regular attendance at practices and games
• Positive, productive attitude
• Display the highest level of sportsmanship at all times
• Dedication to academic achievement
4. Serve as a role model for the student body and within the community.

Required Forms

1. State certified birth certificate (one time only)
2. Physical examination (each year)
3. Parental permission (each year)
   [Download the Parental Permission and Physical Examination PDF form here.]
4. Consent to Treat Form (completion required for participation in all sports)
   [Download the Consent to Treat PDF form here.]
5.  Insurance information and fee (each year)
6. Greenville Hospital System Privacy Policy
   [Download the GHS Privacy Policy PDF here.]

Exception: While items 2, 3, and 4 are required before participation of any nature (practice or game), item 1 is required before active competition.

For complete details including eligibility and participation requirements please see the Student Handbook, pages 14 through 17.

Greenville County Schools Heat Guidelines

"Heat illness and injury can range from a simple muscle cramp to life threatening heat stroke. Catastrophic heat injuries are preventable. Following the recommendations found in this document, the risk of heat injuries can be reduced significantly. The most important components in preventing heat injury are the prevention of dehydration and limiting activity when temperature and humidity make it near impossible for the body to cool through evaporation of sweat."

Click on the link below for the full document.

Greenville County Schools - Heat Guidelines (PDF file)