PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION TO PARTICIPATE AND LIABILITY RELEASE

 

 

I/We give my/our permission for ______________________________to participate in organized athletics, realizing that such activity involves the potential for injury which is inherent in all sports.  I/We acknowledge that even with the best coaching, use of the most advanced protective equipment, and strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility.  On rare occasions these injuries can be so severe as to result in total disability, paralysis or even death.   Because of the dangers of participation in sports, I/we recognize the importance of following the coach’s instruction regarding playing techniques, training and other team rules and agree to obey such instructions.

 

I/We also understand that to participate, my/our child will require a physical exam.  Also, my/our child must carry some accident insurance, either school insurance or verification of accident/health insurance.

 

In addition, the athlete must at all times meet the school’s scholastic and athletic requirements for participation in the athletic program.  These requirements are in the Athletics/Activities Handbook and the Student Handbooks.

 

I acknowledge that I have read and understand this warning and liability release.

 

 

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Date                                                    Signature of Parent/Guardian

 

__________________                    ___________________________________________

Date                                                    Signature of Student Athlete

 

 

 

I/We have accident/health insurance    YES______NO______

 

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Name and number of insurance carrier

 

Does this insurance require permission to be transported by ambulance or to be seen by a doctor?  YES______NO______ 

If YES, what are the procedures to be followed if the need arises?

 

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