La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book
2018-2019
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19
Table of Contents
Sports Available at La Feria High School and William B. Green Jr. High School 3
The Parent’s Role 4
Athletics Communication Form 5
UIL Behavior Expectations of Spectators 6
Guidelines for entering the La Feria Athletic Program 7
Team Selection Criteria 7
Athletic Eligibility 8
Academic Eligibility 8 & 9
Athletic/Academic Conflict Form (see appendix A) 9
Student Absences 9
Student-Athlete Expectations 9 & 10
Participation Eligibility 10
Playing Time 10
Resignation of Sport (see appendix B) 10
Multiple Sport Athletes 10
Transportation (see appendix C) 11
Equipment 11
Locker Room 11
Injuries 11
Athletic Behavior Contract 12
Acknowledgement / Signature Page 16
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19
UIL SPORTS OFFERED BY LA FERIA ISD ATHLETICS
High School (9-12)
Football Volleyball Boys & Girls - Cross Country Boys & Girls - Basketball Boys & Girls - Soccer Boys & Girls - Track Baseball Softball Boys & Girls - Golf Boys & Girls – Tennis
Jr. High (7th & 8th) Football Volleyball Boys & Girls - Cross Country Boys & Girls - Basketball Boys & Girls - Track Boys & Girls - Golf Boys & Girls – Tennis Softball Baseball
Please note that length of seasons for junior high and high school sports are based on UIL rules. Preparation of practice schedules and times are based on coaching staff, schedule constraints and facility availability. Athletic periods are offered at both the junior high and high school.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 La Feria ISD Athletics The Parent’s Role
As a parent of an interscholastic athlete at La Feria ISD, we want your experience to be exciting, fun, and memorable. Parent’s participation with their son or daughter can be and should be an enjoyable activity. Your support to your son/daughter is very important to your child, but also to the school and community. It builds and fosters a sense of pride within our community when our teams compete. To make this experience the most rewarding for all concerned, the following are some suggestions on being a supportive athletic parent:
• Be positive – Being on a school team is quite an accomplishment. Do not let playing time dictate the athlete’s happiness or success. Celebrate the fact he/she was good enough to make a team. When things are not going well for your son/daughter or for the team is when parents need to be most positive and supportive.
• Be supportive of coaching staff in front of your son/daughter – Nothing can injure teamwork faster than athletes doubting the capabilities of their coaches. The coaches are trying to do their best at every moment. If you have concerns, follow the La Feria ISD Athletic Department communication process. Our coaching staff will listen, appreciate your confidentiality and give you a timely response.
• Booster parents - We appreciate the fact that you are an active booster parent and supportive of our total program. Don’t feel you are obligated to donate funds or equipment to our athletic program in order for it to be successful. While we have financial needs from time to time, our school historically has made a strong commitment to athletics. Your attendance at our sporting events and encouraging other fans to come and watch our athletic teams perform would be of tremendous support. Booster parents are also encouraged to be involved in ongoing booster meetings and projects for all sports. The La Feria Athletic Booster Clubs are for all La Feria ISD sports in grades 9-12. Your membership and participation in our athletic booster clubs is very much appreciated.
• Winning and losing – It shall be our staff’s goal to pursue excellence in the school’s athletic program, through motivating students to achieve to the best of their ability, while honoring themselves with their talents. Winning, under a positive goal-oriented environment, can be a natural and enjoyable outgrowth of this attitude. Everyone enjoys well-played victory, but a “Winning is Everything” philosophy cannot become the controlling force. Too much is sacrificed when that philosophy is dominant. The philosophy should be to be honorable in our attitudes and skills and whether we win the physical victory or not, we have still won the game of life.
• College Scholarships – Having lofty expectations for our children is a normal and healthy goal. In striving for these expectations, we must also be realistic. Not everyone can receive a college scholarship, nor should your child’s athletic success be measured by the number of offers he or she receives. We have received our share of scholarships based on all the hard work you, the athletes and the coaches have put in. Our coaches will help individuals and parents in whatever way they can to find an opportunity for those who wish to pursue collegiate careers. Coaches will not, however, recommend a school at which the athlete cannot potentially be successful.
• Other thoughts – The success of our athletic program is not dictated by the athlete alone. Our school’s teams, students and adult supporters should work together. If the contributions of either are less than total, everyone stands to lose. We have a tremendous amount of support for our athletes by the coaches, administration and the board. We thank you for your support and participation.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 La Feria ISD Athletics Parent/Student Communication Form
One of our athletic department’s objectives is to facilitate communication, first and foremost, between player and coach, then coach and parent/student and to address concerns in a collaborative, effective manner. If you are a student or parent who has a concern or complaint about a sport, coach or coaching style, please complete this form and follow the guidelines and process described below. Coaches cannot address a problem unless they know that a problem exists. In most cases, problems stem from miscommunication or misinterpretation about an issue. Step 1: We ask that your child talk first with the coach and address the problem directly. Step 2: If the outcome of that meeting is not satisfactory, we ask that the parent and student meet together with the coach. Step 3: If the outcome of the student/coach/parent meeting is still not resolved, we ask that you contact the athletic secretary to schedule a meeting with the athletic director/girls’ coordinator/Jr. High Coordinators to address your specific concerns, in the hope of resolving them. Step 4: If the outcome of the student/coach/parent/athletic coordinator meeting is still not resolved, we ask that you schedule a meeting with the secretary of the campus principal to schedule a meeting to address your concern.
If not satisfied with the meeting with the campus principal, please follow the district guidelines for filing complaints that are located in board policy. The Athletic Department is here to work alongside parents to encourage an enjoyable experience for the student-athlete in la Feria ISD Athletics. We will do whatever it takes in working with parents to achieve that goal. The athletic department communication protocol is in place to expedite this process, not to slow it down, in finding a solution to the concern you have. Please give due diligence to the protocol. Again, we are committed to effective communication and problem solving and look forward to meeting with students and parents to build and maintain better athletic programs in La Feria ISD. (Form to be completed by parent/student.) Parent concerns please call the Athletic Department Secretary for a conference to 956-797-8389.
Date______Campus______Sport______Coach______Parent/Guardian Name______Son/Daughter______Contact phone: (home)______(work)______(mobile)______
Concern:______
Step 1: Athlete meets with the coach. Date of meeting: ______Outcome:______Step 2: Meeting with athlete, parent and coach. Date of meeting: ______Outcome:______
Step 3: Meeting with athlete, parent, coach, and Athletic Director/Coordinators: Date submitted to AD’s office: ______Date of Meeting: ______Concerns:______
Step 4: Meeting with athlete, parent, and campus principal: Date of Meeting:______Concerns:______5
La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 UIL BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS OF SPECTATORS
• Remember that you are at the contest to support and yell for your team, and to enjoy the skill and competition- not to intimidate or ridicule the other team or its fans.
• Remember that school athletics are a learning experience for students and that mistakes are sometimes made.
• Praise student-athletes in their attempt to improve themselves as students, as athletes, and as people, just as you would praise a student working in the classroom.
• A ticket is a privilege to observe the contest, not a license to verbally assault others or be generally obnoxious.
• Learn the rules of the game, so that you may understand and appreciate why certain situations take place.
• Show respect for the opposing players, coaches, spectators and support groups.
• Respect the integrity and judgment of game officials. Understand that they are doing their best to help promote the student-athlete, and admire their willingness to participate in full view of the public.
• Recognize and show appreciation for an outstanding play by either team.
• Refrain from the use of any controlled substances (alcohol, drugs, etc.) before, during, and after the game on or near the site of the event (i.e. tailgating).
• Use only cheers that support and uplift the teams involved.
• Be a positive role model at events through your own actions and by censuring those around you whose behavior is unbecoming.
• Parents and spectators should be aware that the school can (and should) remove them from the premises and can prohibit them from attending future contests due to undesirable behaviors.
• Game officials can ask that school administrators have unruly fans removed from a contest facility.
• There is no such thing as a “right” to attend interscholastic athletics. Interscholastic athletics are considered a “privilege” and the spectator who avails themselves of it is expected to conduct himself or herself accordingly.
• Keep in mind that you are a guest of the school, and that while winning is certainly an admirable goal, it is hollow if it comes at the expense of morals, ethics, and just plain common sense.
• The school is responsible for the behavior of their spectators. The school district can be and will be punished for actions of patrons in violation of UIL standards and rules.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 Guidelines for Entering the La Feria Athletic Program:
Upon entering W. B. Green Jr. High, all students will have the opportunity to join athletics.
Pre-athletics is not a prerequisite or requirement in order to participate in U.I.L. competitive sports.
Junior High
• 7th & 8th Grade 1. Must meet academic & behavior requirements as established by coach at Noemi Dominquez Elementary 2. Must meet academic & behavior requirements as established by Coordinator at W. B. Green Junior High School 3. Must be in at least one sport in order to remain in the athletic period. If a student does not participate in an athletic event, their schedule will be changed to P.E.
High School—IF NOT IN ATHLETIC PROGRAM IN THE JUNIOR HIGH-APPROVAL FROM HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/GIRLS COORDINATOR IS REQUIRED.
1. Incoming 9th Grade: Recommended by Junior High Coordinator 2. Upperclassmen: A. Must have completed the previous year in good standing B. Must have approval of the Head Coach C. Must have approval of the Athletic Director or Girls Coordinator
Team Selection Criteria La Feria Students participating in the Athletic Program will be selected according to the following criteria: ATTITUDE, ATHLETIC / ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY & SKILL LEVEL/TEAM SELECTION
Team Selection: Team selection for High School and Jr. High will be based on the number of participants allowed per team and per sport. This will be determined by the coaching staff. In addition, final decision will be at the discretion of the Athletic Director.
Attitude: A positive attitude is essential when participating in athletics and other school sponsored activities. Attitude is the disposition that a person shows when reacting to situations whether they be positive or negative. People with a positive attitude are better able to interact with others and respond to adversity in a healthy manner.
Academic Failures: If Athlete fails a six weeks, they will be required to attend tutoring.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 Athletic Eligibility: Individual Report Forms: It shall be the responsibility of each school to keep on file the following required annual forms for each student who participates in any practice, scrimmage or game. Student/Athlete must take home the forms, get them signed, and returned as soon as possible.
1. Pre-Participation Physical Examination 2. UIL Forms (laferiaisd.rankonesport.com or hard copy) 3. Parent or Guardian Permit 4. Rules Acknowledgment 5. Parent /Student Illegal Steroid Use Form 6. Concussion Acknowledgement Form 7. Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Form
Academic Eligibility: Junior High School Student-Athletes: Student’s Eligibility. An individual may participate in League competition or contests as a representative of the participant school he/she attends if that student has been in attendance and has passed the number of courses required by state law and by rules of the State Board of Education, and is passing the number of courses required by state law and by rules of the State Board of Education. For seventh grade athletic competition, has not reached his/her 14th birthday on or before September 1, and has not enrolled in the ninth grade. For eighth grade athletic competition, has not reached his/her 15th birthday on or before September 1, and has not enrolled in the ninth grade. A student who initially entered the seventh or eighth grade the current school year and is too old for seventh or eighth grade participation may participate according to age, that is, seventh graders on the eighth grade, ninth grade, high school junior varsity or high school varsity team, and eighth graders on the ninth grade, high school junior varsity or high school varsity team.
High School Students are Eligible So Long As They:
1. are not high school graduates; 2. are full-time day students; 3. have attended classes since the 6th day of class of the present school year, or have been enrolled and in regular attendance for 15 or more calendar days before the contest; 4. are eligible under no-pass, no play; 5. have the required number of credits for eligibility; 6. are enrolled in a four year program of high school courses; 7. initially enrolled in the 9th grade not more than four years ago, or in the 10th grade not more than three years ago (students may apply for waivers); 8. did not change schools for the purpose of participating in a UIL academic event; 9. are not in violation of the awards rule.
As per University Interscholastic League (UIL) “NO PASS, NO PLAY” will be enforced. ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY #15: Pursuant to FM (legal), the district considers the course listed in Administrative Policy #15 as additional exempt honors courses under Educational Code 23.081, subject to the following conditions:
1. A student may not claim an exemption more than one time per course per year, and
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 2. A student may not claim an exemption for more than two (2) courses per grading period. These conditions apply regardless of participations in UIL at the time of the failure. These conditions do not apply to the courses listed under FM (legal).
Pre-AP English I Pre-AP Geometry Pre-AP English II Pre-AP Algebra II Pre-AP English Language Arts Pre-AP Precalculus (7thGrade) Pre-AP Math (7th Grade) Pre-AP Reading (7th Grade) Pre-AP World Geography Pre-AP English Language Arts (8th Pre-AP Social Studies (7th Grade) Grade) Pre-AP Social Studies (8th Grade) Pre-AP Reading (8th Grade) Pre-AP Science (7th Grade) Pre-AP Spanish II Pre-AP Science (8th Grade) AP Spanish III Pre-AP Biology Pre-AP Algebra I Pre-AP Chemistry
Athletic / Academic Conflicts: Participation in an athletic period is required. Therefore, any student athlete with a conflict must fill out the verification form. See appendix A and submit for approval.
Student Absences: Attendance is required for practice. Therefore any absence can affect an athlete’s playing time, and the opportunity to be part of the La Feria Athletic Program.
Student Athlete Expectations:
1. Students will follow all school rules. 2. Students will follow all athletic/team rules. 3. No physical altercations are allowed among teammates or toward opponents. 4. Students will not be involved with any bullying, hazing or harassment of any kind towards teammates, opponents or other students and or staff. Verbal & non-verbal inappropriate language/gestures are unacceptable at any time. 5. Respect others property. 6. Athletes will treat peers, coaches, and school staff with respect and courtesy at all times. 7. Students are NOT allowed to use the CELL PHONE in the dressing room. 8. Participation in athletics contingent upon maintaining a higher standard of conduct than is expected of other students, because athletes serve as ambassadors. The internet is a worldwide, publicly accessible form of communication. Any communication such as, but not limited to: Kik, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, photo sharing, inappropriate texting, including “retweeting” and “liking”, etc… appearing on the internet is in the public domain, even if it is marked private. Athletes are responsible for their personal websites/pages/blogs/profiles as well as their postings/conduct on other students’ websites/pages/blogs/profiles. Athletes are prohibited from engaging in social media or other internet conduct which advocates alcohol, drugs, or tobacco use; is lewd, vulgar, or obscene (including but not limited to foul language, nudity or sexually suggestive
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 commentary or depictions); or constitutes bullying; Failure to comply shall result in suspension and/or possible dismissal, depending on the severity of the misconduct. 9. You must dress out on a daily basis. ( shirt, bottoms, hair pulled back, no jewelry) 10. School attire during competitions, as a spectator. 11. Athletic attire for practice only and not used at school functions. 12. Students are responsible for all equipment and personal items left out/or stolen/ damaged. 13. Athletes are expected not to be in possession/under the influence of an illegal substance. 14. Athletes are expected not to be in I.S.S and/or DAEP.
Participation Eligibility: All athletes who meet athletic and academic eligibility requirements will be allowed to play in their respective sport(s).
Playing Time: Student-athletes in the La Feria Independent School District Athletic Program earn playing time for game and scrimmage situations by, first, being a member in good standing of the school community. Second, a student- athlete must attend practice and work to the best of his/her ability. Third, a student-athlete must be a team player and execute the specific role assigned to him/her by the coach. Fourth, a student-athlete must demonstrate a commitment to fair-play and sportsmanship at all times. And finally, a student-athlete must support the team by contributing in a positive way to the team’s learning environment. In other words, the student-athlete must focus on learning tasks and assignments and not disrupt other players. At the middle school level every player will play in every game unless a player fails to maintain expectations regarding behavior, academics, or practice attendance. It is not required that each player play the same amount of time. At the high school level, playing time is 100% at the coach's discretion and is never negotiable.
Resignation of Sport: Any athlete who quits a team or is dropped from the team will not be permitted to work out with another team until the previous sport season has been completed. If both varsity head coaches are in agreement, the student athlete may move to the next sport before the end of the season. If an athlete quits, he/she will forfeit his/her award for the sport. The athlete must fill and return the Acknowledgement of Resignation form, see appendix B.
Multiple Sport Athletes: We strongly encourage our student-athletes to participate in more than one sport. Participation in more than one sport is highly beneficial for the student-athletes and for the school’s athletic program. However, multi-sport athletes must possess excellent time-management skills and be able to meet the demands of all sports in which they choose to participate.
An in-season sport should always come before an out-of-season sport. No athlete should ever miss a practice or game for their in-season sport for another sport at La Feria ISD. In-season athletes are still allowed to participate in off-season workouts, but coaches cannot make them mandatory for these athletes. However, please understand that missed workouts may cause the student-athlete to fall behind other athletes who are participating in the workouts. Finally, no in-season athlete should ever lift weights or participate in a workout for another sport on a game day.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 Transportation: Student athletes participating in more than one sporting event must be transported by a La Feria ISD employee via a La Feria ISD transportation method. Coaches will be responsible for setting-up the transportation between sporting events and must make arrangements in a timely manner. The only exception where parents will be allowed to transport their child from one sporting event to another will be when both sporting events are held in La Feria. The Athletic Director has the discretion to make the final decision.
Parents are allowed to take their student-athlete home after sporting events and must submit the proper paperwork to the coach. See appendix C.
Equipment: Some sports have many pieces of equipment issued to the student/athlete; it is the student-athletes responsibility to:
• Return ALL issued equipment at the end of the season. • Pay a fine or fee for lost and/or damaged equipment.
Locker Room Student –athletes are not allowed in the locker room without adult supervision. Moreover, the locker room should not be used as a hangout. Student/athletes should only use the locker room to change for practice and then exit the locker room. Only lockers assigned by a coach may be used. All belongings must be locked in the locker. La Feria Athletics is not responsible for lost or stolen items that are not properly secured in a locker. Any items left in the lockers after the announced deadline will be donated to charity.
Students’ involvement in co-curricular activities has been proven to increase their chances of success later in life. We hope the information contained in this manual helps make that experience more enjoyable for everyone involved.
Injuries: If you are injured in practice, tell your coach immediately. If you become aware of an injury after practice, see your coach. You will visit the athletic trainer, who will treat the injury, or refer you to a doctor, if necessary. You will be expected to attend all treatment/rehabilitation sessions assigned by the athletic trainer. Treatment times are before school from 7:15 a.m. – 7:55 a.m. and after school from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Athletes will not be allowed to miss practice during the the athletic period unless the athlete was seen by the Athletic Trainer during the treatment times, or has doctor’s orders that require treatment and/or rehabilitation. Any injury incurred outside of a sanctioned UIL activity or La Feria ISD event, is not the responsibility of the trainer to evaluate or rehabilitate. La Feria I.S.D. follows the U.I.L. Concussion Management Protocol. For any questions or concerns please contact the Athletic Trainers at (956) 797-8392.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Behavior Contract
As a member of the Lion, Lionette, Cub and Cubette Athletic Team our athletes will be required to follow the behavior contract each school year. Any student who violates the contract will have the appropriate consequences handed out as outlined in the contract. This is to help keep behavior issues consistent with regards to expectations and consequences.
1. Students will follow all school rules. 2. Students will follow all athletic/team rules. 3. No physical altercations are allowed among teammates or toward opponents. 4. Students will not be involved with any bullying, hazing or harassment of any kind towards teammates, opponents or other students and or staff. Verbal & non-verbal inappropriate language/gestures are unacceptable at any time. 5. Respect others property. 6. Athletes will treat peers, coaches, and school staff with respect and courtesy at all times. 7. Students are NOT allowed to use the CELL PHONE in the dressing room. 8. Students shall not use social media in an inappropriate manner. (Example: Instagram, Facebook, etc.) 9. You must dress out on a daily basis. ( shirt, bottoms, hair pulled back, no jewelry) 10. School attire during competitions, as a spectator. 11. Athletic attire for practice only. 12. Students are responsible for all equipment and personal items left out/or stolen/ damaged. 13. Athletes are expected not to be in possession/under the influence of an illegal substance. 14. Athletes are expected not to be in I.S.S and/or DAEP.
Removal from Program: 1. Coach/Athlete conference – Verbal warning, parent contact. (Inform A.D. & Girls Coordinator) 2. Coach/Athlete/Head Coach/Parent Conference – Written warning & parent conference 3. Coach/Athlete/Head Coach/A.D./Girls’ Coordinator Conference – one game suspension 4. Athletic Director/Girls’ Athletic Coordinator Conference – fill out pledge 5. Removal from program
Removal from team: Recommendation for next year from head coach is needed and final approval from Athletic Director.
Physical altercations between teammates and opponents, unlawful possession of another’s belongings, repeated occurrences of being in an unsupervised location, severe inappropriate locker room behavior, (use of social media/phone inappropriately) involvement in bullying and/ or harassment during school or team events. Attending DAEP/possession/under the influence can lead to immediate removal of the team and not attend the end of the year athletic trip.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 Appendix A
LA FERIA ATHLETIC/ACADEMIC CONFLICT VERIFICATION FORM
This form must be completed before a student/athlete’s request is submitted for review.
I ______understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information on the AACVF could subject the student/athlete to penalties determined by the La Feria Athletic Department.
Please write in detail the reason for this request: ______
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______IF ADDITIONAL SPACE IS NEEDED YOU MAY USE THE BACK OF THIS DOCUMENT.
PLEASE ATTACH DOCUMENTATION FROM YOUR COUNSELOR THAT CONFIRMS YOUR REQUEST.
______STUDENT SIGNATURE DATE
______PARENT SIGNATURE DATE
______COUNSELOR SIGNATURE DATE _____ please check if the student/athlete would be able to enroll in an alternate athletic period
______HEAD COACH SIGNATURE DATE
______GIRLS ATHLETIC COORDINATOR SIGNATURE DATE
______ATHLETIC DIRECTOR SIGNATURE DATE
YOU HAVE ONE WEEK TO SUBMIT THE AACVF
DATE STUDENT RECEIVED: ______DATE STUDENT RETURNED TO THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT: ______DATE REQUEST AS APPROVED/DENIED: ______DATE STUDENT WAS INFORMED: ______13
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Appendix B Acknowledgement of Resignation Date: ______Name: ______Grade: _____ I would like to inform you that I am resigning from: ______. By resigning I realize that it will: • Hinder my participation the following year • Will be required to participate in the off-season program.
Athlete Signature: ______
Parent Signature: ______
Head Coaches Signature: ______
Girls Coordinator Signature: ______
Athletic Directors Signature: ______
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 Appendix C
LA FERIA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT 901 N CANAL LA FERIA, TEXAS 78550 STUDENT TRAVEL RELEASE FORM
Game Site: ______Date: ______
Sport: ______
I will be taking my son/daughter in my personal vehicle after the game. I agree and understand that neither La Feria ISD, nor any of its employees, coaches or representatives are to assume any responsibility in case an accident occurs.
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La Feria I.S.D. Athletic Hand Book 2019-2020 Approved 8/19/19 STUDENT ATHLETE HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM
This Athletic handbook has been created and made available to help you gain the greatest possible benefit from participation in athletics. Your help, understanding and cooperation in abiding by the rules and regulations set forth in this handbook are of great importance to our program running smoothly.
It is important that every student-athlete and parent understand the policies, procedures and regulations set forth in this handbook. If necessary, the coaches will explain this handbook to you. If you have any questions, concerns, or comments please feel free to express them.
This handbook was formulated as a guide, not a means of punishment. We have an open door policy in the athletic department and you with the coaching staff at any time.
The signatures below acknowledge the review of this handbook, and are a good faith agreement between the student-athlete, parents and the athletic department. The parents and student-athlete by signing below agree to comply with the terms of the handbook, board policy and district procedures in order for the student-athlete to participate in the athletics program.
______Student-Athlete Signature Date
______Parent/Court Appointed Guardian Signature Date
PLEASE SIGN THIS PAGE AND RETURN TO COACHES OFFICE.
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