Fabius-Pompey Central School District

FABIUS-POMPEY CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT ATHLETIC CODE

This form must be completed, signed, and returned to the coach prior to participation in athletics.

1. Pledge and Declaration

I, ______, promise to abide by all team rules and regulations set forth by the coach, school, and district administration. I will conduct myself in a manner that will never bring discredit to my team, family, coach, community, or myself. I will encourage fair play at all times, and respect the judgement and advice of all personnel associated with Fabius-Pompey School District and the team.

2. Standards  Be a good citizen and display good judgement at all times.  Never miss practice unless sick or an exceptional situation occurs.  Never be tardy to practice or meetings unless to stay after for academic reasons (a pass from the teacher is acceptable).  Will not use profane language.  Will not smoke.  Will not drink or use other illegal substances.  Will treat opponents with respect.  Abide by all other policies stated in the F-P Falcon Athletic Handbook and F-P Student Handbook.  Members of District athletic teams are, in fact, representatives of the District and are expected to conduct themselves properly at all times, whether or not they are engaging in school-related activities and whether or not they are on school grounds. Team members who engage in violent or disrupted acts, destruction of private property or disrespectful acts which constitute conduct unbecoming a team member which occur off school grounds may be subject to disciplinary code.

By signing below, I indicate that I have read the F-P Falcon Athletic Handbook for students and parents. Signing indicates that I am aware of the rules of participation in an interscholastic sports program in the Fabius- Pompey Central School District; and I agree to conduct myself in accordance with them. I also understand that if I fail to keep my pledge, if I exhibit behavior inconsistent with the above declaration, or if I do not observe all the standards, I will be disciplined or dropped from the team.

Athlete’s Signature ______Date ______

I, the undersigned, hereby request that my son/daughter be permitted to participate in your interscholastic sports program with my permission. Recognition and understanding of said rules and standards are accepted and must be followed to be a participant. I understand that any violation of these rules and regulations may result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal from an athletic team.

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______

Athletic Injury Warning Statement

Participation by a student in athletic activities involves some degree of risk of physical injury. Such physical injury can occur in any type of sports activity, be it a “contact” or a “non-contact” sport. Further, many injuries are truly accidental in nature and involve no negligence by anyone, including a student. By volunteering to participate in a school sponsored athletic activity, a student and his/her parent(s)/guardians assume the risks for injuries to occur.

Athlete’s Signature ______Date ______

Parent’s Signature ______Date ______