VOLLEYBALL SAFETY GUIDELINES
This school
strives to protect each student from possible injury while engaging in school
activities. The guidelines and information 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
symptom 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 or hazards in the
locker room or in or around the
participation area. Advise coach of any hazard or
concern.
6. Be aware of court surroundings, i.e., obstacles,
projections, bleachers, standards, etc.
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 volleyball program.
I am
aware that Volleyball is a high-risk sport and that practicing or competing in
Volleyball will be a dangerous and unpredictable activity involving MANY
RISKS OF INJURY. I understand that the dangers and risks of practicing
and competing in Volleyball include, but are not limited to, death, serious
neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete or partial paralysis,
brain damage, blindness, 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 Volleyball 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 any way 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