A new student athlete handbook clarifies different facets of the Lab sports program, mainly on transportation to and from contests and competitions, as well as the process to determine team captains.

Students will no longer be able to drive themselves or ride in student-driven cars to contests. Athletics Director David Ribbens said, “We’re trying to clarify that the transportation we provide is what we want students to take to contests unless their parents drive them.”

To determine team captains, each coach will decide the process, either through appointment or election.

Some aspects of the captain position are outlined in the handbook, including that seniors are not automatically team captains, sophomores and juniors are eligible to be named captain, and students are elected for just one season.

Additional minor changes include hosting assemblies each season for all middle school and high school athletes.

“I would say it’s kind of a centering activity. I just want to make sure everyone is on the same page,” Mr. Ribbens said. “The process is that they would be getting a general overview of the athletics program and the coaches would be going over the handbook.”

Copies of the student handbook are available in Mr. Ribbens’ office.