Heath City Schools Athletic Policy Agreement

 

Prior to participating in any practice or tryout sessions for any interscholastic sport, each athlete must:

 

1.       Successfully pass a physical examination by a registered physician and the copy of such examination must be on file in the office of the athletic director.  One current physical examination per year is sufficient for all sports during that school year.

 

2.       Return to his/her coach the Athletic Responsibility Agreement Form properly signed.

 

3.       Properly fill out and return to the coach the Emergency Medical Authorization Form.

 

4.       Properly fill out and return to the coach the Drug Testing Informed Consent Agreement.

 

As a student-athlete participating voluntarily in interscholastic athletics, I understand that:

 

1.       Participation in athletics is a privilege and for me to participate I must abide by the Heath City Schools student code of conduct, the Heath Athletic Policy Handbook, and the rules of the Ohio High School Athletic Association.

 

2.       I will conduct myself in an exemplary social manner at all times.

 

3.       I will be responsible for all athletic equipment issued to me throughout the season, will return such equipment at the conclusion of the season, and will pay the current replacement cost for any of the equipment no accounted for by me at the end of the season.

 

4.       I will not use or be in possession of tobacco, alcohol, or narcotics.  If I do use any of these substances, an in possession of such substances, or am suspended from school for use or possession of these substances, I will be subject to disciplinary actions as outlined in the Athletic Policy Handbook and/or the Random Urine Drug Testing Policy.

 

5.       I acknowledge that I have been properly advised, cautioned, and warned by administrative and coaching personnel of the school district that I am exposing myself to the risk of injury, including but not limited to, the risk of sprains, fractures and ligament and/or cartilage damage which could result in a temporary or permanent, partial or complete impairment in the use of my limbs, brain damage, paralysis, or even death.  Having been so cautioned and warned, it is still my desire to participate in sports and to do so with full knowledge and understanding of the risk of injury.

 

6.       I, along with my parents/guardians, certify that I have read and understand all of the school district athletic policies in the athletic policy handbook.  In order to be eligible for participation, I understand I must comply with all requirements listed.

 

Student Signature _____________________________________________ Date ____________

 

Parent Signature ______________________________________________ Date ____________