TRACK and FIELD SAFETY GUIDELINES
This school
strives to protect each student from possible injury while engaging in school
activities. The guidelines and/or practices identified below have been
established for this activity in order to protect the student and others from
injury and/or illness. Participants and their parents should recognize that
conditioning, nutrition, proper techniques, safety procedures, and well-fitting
equipment are important aspects of this training program. Each participant is
expected to follow the directions/standards of the coach and must understand
that failure to follow such directions or adhere to standards may place the
participant at risk.
Travel
to and from off-campus facilities shall be in accordance with the directions of
the activity coach.
Guidelines
are as follows:
1. Make certain that you wear all equipment that is
issued by the coach. Advise the coach of any poorly-fitted or defective
equipment.
2. Advise the coach if you are ill or have any prolonged
symptoms of illness.
3. Advise the coach if you have been injured.
4. Engage in warm-up activities prior to strenuous
participation.
5. Be alert for any physical hazards in the locker room
or in or around the participation area.
6. Advise coach of any hazard.
7. Recognize the safety rules for restricted areas, e.g.,
javelin, discus, shot put, pole vault. These areas must be supervised.
8. Stay on the designated running courses.
9. Check equipment, apparatus, field and pits thoroughly
before each use, e.g., debris in jumping pits, placement of standards.
The
above information has been explained to me and I understand the list of rules
and procedures. I also understand the necessity of using the proper techniques
while participating in the track program.
I am
aware that Track and Field is a high-risk sport and that practicing or
competing in Track and Field will be a dangerous activity involving MANY
RISKS OF INJURY. I understand that the dangers and risks of practicing
and competing in Track and Field include, but are not limited to, death,
serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete or partial
paralysis, brain damage, serious injury to virtually all internal organs,
serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and
other aspects of my body, general health and well-being. I understand that the
dangers and risks of practicing or competing in Track and Field may result not
only in serious injury, but in a serious impairment of my future abilities to
earn a living, to engage in other business, social and recreational activities
and generally to enjoy life.
We
agree that neither the school district, nor the staff of the school district,
nor the student organization of the school district shall in anyway be held
liable for any accident or injury in anyway received on account of or while
engaged in any athletic activity sponsored by the district. We further agree
that neither the district nor any of their staff or student organizations shall
be responsible for the payment of any bills rendered for medical services as a
result of such accidents or injuries. We also acknowledge that it is our
responsibility to provide for any medical, disability or other insurance to
mitigate any costs that may be unfortunately incurred as a result of
participation in this activity.
By signing below, I certify
that I have read the above, understand its content, and agree to its terms.
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Athlete's Signature Date
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Parent's/Guardian's Signature
Date