SAFETY
GUIDELINES
(COMPLETED FORMS REQUIRED FOR EACH SPORT TO PARTICIPATE)
AND
ATHLETIC CODE
(COMPLETED FORM REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE)
KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE
THE RISKS OF CROSS COUNTRY!
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Not warming up properly could cause injuries
Sprained ankles are common
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion could happen
Run in pairs in unfamiliar territory
Always face oncoming traffic
Beware of dogs
Beware of objects being thrown from passing cars
Parent _________________ Date_______ Player__________________ Date___________
KNOW, UNDERSTAND AND APPRECIATE THE
RISKS OF PLAYING FOOTBALL!
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Football rules prohibit dangerous play
All parts of the body can be injured
Change of direction is inevitable and may cause injuries
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion could happen
Always hit with your head up
Collisions are inevitable in football
Blocking below the waist can cause injuries and is against
the rules
Never grab the face mask, it causes neck injuries
Injuries to the knee and ankles are common
Advise the coach if you are ill
Check and wear equipment of the correct size
PLAYERS WHO CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES CAN FACE
LAWSUITS
Parent___________________ Date__________Student________________Date_________
KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE
RISKS OF WRESTLING!
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Not warming up could cause injuries
All parts of the body can be injured
Mat burns are common and may become infected
Wrestling rules prohibit dangerous play
Change of direction is inevitable and may cause injury
Advise the coach if you are ill
Report damaged equipment immediately!!!!!
Player who cause serious injuries can face lawsuits
Parent___________________Date__________Player_________________Date__________
KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE
RISKS OF BASKETBALL!
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Not warming up could cause injuries
Sprained ankles are common
Change of direction are inevitable and may cause injuries
Hard work will cause sweating which could result in a
slippery surface
Undercutting is prohibited, and will cause injuries
Collisions are inevitable in basketball
Diving on the floor is inevitable and could result in bruises
and other injuries
Basketball rules prohibit wearing jewelry
Basketball rules prohibit hanging on the rim unless when
undercut
Parent_________________Date_________Student________________Date__________
KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE
RISKS OF VOLLEYBALL!
 Not warming up could cause injuries
 Sprained ankles are common
 Change of direction are inevitable and may cause
injuries
 Hard work will cause sweating which could result in a
slippery surface
 Heat stroke and heat exhaustion could happen
 Permanent fixtures on the Volleyball court can cause
injuries; avoid these hazards
 Report any damaged equipment immediately to your
coach
 Advise the coach if you are ill
Parent________________Date__________Student__________________Date__________
KNOW, UNDERSTAND, AND APPRECIATE THE
RISKS OF TRACK!
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Not warming up could cause injuries
Sprained ankles are common
Heat stroke and heat exhaustion could happen
Throw only in clear areas
Misjudging your steps could cause a fall
Run in pairs in unfamiliar territory
Beware of dogs
Beware of objects being thrown from passing cars
Always face traffic
Report injuries to coach immediately
Parent__________________Date__________Student_______________Date___________
ELMA ATHLETIC
CONSENT FORM
Please read the information within this document, tear off this page and turn into the Athletic
Director PRIOR to the first practice date of your sport or activity. Check activity.
____ BASKETBALL (BOYS OR GIRLS)
____CROSS COUNTRY (BOYS OR GIRLS)
____FOOTBALL
____TRACK (BOYS OR GIRLS)
____VOLLEYBALL
____WRESTLING
____BAND
The signature below by the student and the parent indicates the student promises to abide by the
rules of the Elma Athletic/Activities Code.
PARENT SIGNATURE_________________________________
STUDENT SIGNATURE________________________________
DATE________________________________________________