WRESTLING 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
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 or hazards in the
locker room or in or around the participation area.
6. Advise coach of any hazard or concerns.
7. Recognize illegal holds as defined by the rule book.
8. Wear approved proper-fitting apparel when wrestling
with an opponent, either in practice or in a match.
9. Wrestle a safe distance from all walls and other
obstructions. All wrestling will be done on the mats provided for wrestling.
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 wrestling program.
I am
aware that wrestling is a HIGH-RISK SPORT and that practicing or
competing in wrestling will be a dangerous and unpredictable activity involving
MANY RISKS OF INJURY. I understand that the dangers and risks of
practicing and competing in wrestling include, but are not limited to,
transmittable disease and disorders, 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 wrestling 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 wrestling, 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 wrestling 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 try out for the Concrete School wrestling team and
to engage in all activities related to the team, including, but not limited to,
trying out, practicing or competing in wrestling, I hereby assume all the risks
normally associated with wrestling 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.
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