WEIGHT ROOM SAFETY RULES
This school strives to protect each
student from possible injury while engaging in school activities.
The rules 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.
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. Notify the coach in advance of all maximum lift
attempts.
3. Use a partner/spotter at all times. Stop and report
absent lifting partner immediately.
4. Use only equipment you have been instructed to
operate.
5. Wear proper footwear in the weight room at all
times.
6. Clean up perspiration on benches with disinfectant.
7. Always use collars on bars, with no exceptions.
8. Weight training needs to be focused and serious.
Horseplay will not be tolerated. Ensure that you are lifting within your known
limits.
9. Advise the coach if you are ill or have any
prolonged symptoms of illness.
10. Advise the coach if you have been injured.
11. Engage in warm-up activities prior to strenuous
participation.
12. 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.
13. Abide by all safety rules and school rules related
to use of the Gymnasium
14. The District has the right to revoke permission
for this activity at any time, especially for violations of safety rules and
school rules.
15. The student has no permission or authority to
allow any other individual the use of the equipment.
16. Immediately stop using the equipment if any defect
in the equipment is found, take the equipment out of commission, and
immediately file a written report of the defect to the District.
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 weight training program.
I am aware that weight training
is a HIGH-RISK SPORT and that practicing or competing in weight training will
be a dangerous and unpredictable activity involving MANY RISKS OF INJURY. I
understand that the dangers and risks of practicing and competing in weight
training 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
the muscular skeletal system, and serious injury or impairment to other aspects
of my body, general health and well-being. I understand that the dangers and
risks of practicing or competing in weight training 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.
Because of the dangers of
weight training, I recognize the importance of following coaches' instructions
regarding techniques, training and other team rules, etc., and to agree to obey
such instructions.
I have read the above warning
and release and understand its terms. I understand that weight training is a
HIGH-RISK SPORT involving many RISKS OF INJURY, including but not limited to
those risks outlined above.
In consideration of the
Concrete School District permitting my child/ward to participate in weight
training activities including practicing or competing, I hereby assume all the
risks normally associated with weight training and agree to hold the school
district, its employees, agents, representatives, coaches and volunteers
harmless from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, debts, claims
or demands of every kind and nature whatsoever which may arise from such risks.
The terms hereof shall serve as a release for my heirs, estate, executor,
administrator, assignees, and for all members of my family. I 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