Mcbridemiddle SCHOOL ATHLETIC CODE

McBRIDEMIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC CODE

Eligibility Requirements

Age

A seventh grade student must be 13 or younger on August 31st to be eligible for seventh grade competition.

An eighth grade student must be 14 or younger on August 31st to be eligible for eighth grade competition.

Academics

A student must have passed 50% or more of his/her classes the previous semester. In addition, they must have at least a 2.00 G.P. A. on a 4.0 scale with no more than one “E” on his/her current report card.

Grades will be checked when an athlete tries out for any athletic team. An athlete with less than 2.00 G.P.A. may be considered for team membership but may not compete against other schools

After at least three weeks of ineligibility, the coach will issue a grade verification form. If the student has a least a 2.00 G.P.A. he/she may participate in contests. If after this second grade check the student remains ineligible, he/she will be dismissed from the team.

Forms

The following forms must be signed and on file before try-outs or practice begins:

Athletes:a. Physical (once per school year)

Signed Participation & ConsentFormincluding insurance information for each sport
Athletic emergency card for each sport

Student Managers: a. Signed Participation & Consent Form including insurance information.

Athletic emergency card.

Physical

Prior to tryouts, a student must have a physical examination completed by a physician (M.D. or D.O.) certifying that the student is fully able to compete in athletics. The physical must take place after April 15 of the previous school year to be used for the current school year. The student must submit the completed physical form to the office prior to participating in tryouts, practice sessions or contests. The physical will be good for the current school year.

Van Buren Urgent Care (734-699-9888)Cost: Approx. $25.00 Seven days a week

**Take the attached physical form with you to doctor’s office. You may have your own physician do the physical.**

Participation & Consent Form

This form provides insurance information and gives the student permission to try out and participate in the athletic activity. This form indicates the parent’s knowledge and understanding of the athletic policies of McBrideMiddle School.

Athletic Emergency Card

This form provides the coach with information in case of an emergency while at a contest that is off school grounds.Athletic Emergency Cards are returned to the Coach.

Attendance

An athlete must attend at least one half day of school in order to participate in practice or a game on that day.

A player who is in school all day is expected to participate in practice that afternoon unless the athlete has personally notified the coach before the absence. The coach will decide if it is an excused absence. An unexcused absence from practice automatically prevents the athlete from participating in the next inter-school contest. Two unexcused absences from practice will result in the athlete being dismissed from the team.

Attitude and Behavior

Each athlete is expected to be a worthy representative of McBrideMiddle School. We must all strive to develop pride in our school, our team, and ourselves. We must conduct ourselves as ladies and gentlemen in the community and in school, as well as when we are directly representing McBrideMiddle School as an athlete.

Athletes are expected to address coaches, referees, teachers, athletes and all other people with the respect due them.

Violations of team rules will result in a conference with the coach and disciplinary action will be taken.

Use of tobacco, smoking materials, alcoholic beverages, or drugs will not be tolerated, and will result in a minimum suspension of the athlete for the remainder of that sport and a maximum for the entire school year.

Any athlete who receives a discipline referral slip will be suspended for one game or meet. A second discipline referral will result in dismissal from the team.

Awards

Seventh and Eighth grade athletes are eligible to receive a certificate for each sport completed.

Equipment

Athletic equipment and uniforms are expensive and students are expected to be sensible in their use and care. Individual players will be expected to pay for lost items which were issued to them. Practice and game items are to be worn as directed by the coaches.

Students will turn in school owned equipment at the end of the season. Fines will be issued for any items not returned. Any athlete found guilty of the theft of school-owned athletic equipment or the theft of other items while the athlete is directly involved in athletic participation as a member of a team will be suspended from athletic participation. The length of the suspension period will range from a minimum of two athletic contests up to complete exclusion from the athletic program.

Grooming and Dress

Team members are to be guided by the same policies which apply to all other students in the school system.

Locker Room Area

Everyone is expected to help keep the locker room clean and safe. Clean up after yourself and lock your valuables. Food and soft drinks are not permitted in the locker room or the gymnasium. C.D. or cassette players are not to be brought to school. Players are not to be in the coach’s office unless invited in by the coach.

Rides

Parents are expected to make arrangements to pick up their child promptly at the end of practice or events. Coaches will adhere to the practice schedule and anticipate return times from events to the best of their ability.

Team Membership

Membership is a privilege not a right. Athletes are expected to practice good citizenship at all times. Membership is open to seventh and eighth grade students in good standing. Certain teams are restricted as to grade level, age and sex. On some occasions tryouts will be necessary to determine team membership.

McBRIDEMIDDLE SCHOOL

MICHIGANHIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

PART I: Medical History (to be completed by parents/guardians)Please print clearly

NAME: GRADE: AGE:

ADDRESS:

FATHER’S NAME: WORK TELEPHONE:

MOTHER’S NAME: WORK TELEPHONE:

HOME TELEPHONE: DATE OF BIRTH:

FAMILY PHYSICIAN: OFFICE TELEPHONE:

HISTORY /

YES

/ NO / HISTORY /

YES

/ NO
Have you ever had:
Fainting / Do you now have:
Blurred Vision
Diphtheria / Headaches
Scarlet Fever / Fainting
Rheumatism / Convulsions
Rupture / Blackouts
Rheumatic Fever / Painful Joints
Poliomyelitis / Backaches
Pneumonia / Pounding of Heart
Asthma / Shortness of Breath
Diabetes / Frequent Urination
Heart Disease / Cough
Kidney Disease / Nosebleeds
Tuberculosis / Frequent Sore Throats
Jaundice / Stomach Pains

PART II:Physical Examination (to be completed by Physician – check appropriate column)

SYSTEM

/ NORMAL / ABNORMAL / SYSTEM / NORMAL / ABNORMAL
Urinalysis / Thyroid
Vision / Chest
Blood Pressure / Lungs
Pulse Rate / Heart
Ears / Abdomen
Nose / Hernia
Throat / Genitalia/Testicular Exam
Teeth-Cavities / Neurological
Orthopedic / Muscular

RECOMMENDATIONS:

I certify that I have examined the above student and recommend him/her as being able to compete in supervised athletic activities not crossed out below:

BASEBALL-BASKETBALL-CHEERLEADING-CROSS COUNTRY-FOOTBALL-GOLF-HOCKEY-SOCCER-SOFTBALL-SWIMMING-TENNIS-TRACK-VOLLEYBALL-WRESTLING

NOTE: A CURRENT YEAR PHYSICAL IS ONE GIVEN ON OR AFTER APRIL 15 OF THE PREVIOUS SCHOOL YEAR.

Signature of Examining Physician: Date:

MCBRIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL

MICHIGANHIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION

PARTICIPATION CONSENT FORM

STUDENT PARTICIPATION

This application to participate in athletics is voluntary on my part and the information submitted is truthful to the best of my knowledge. I have never received money or negotiable certificates for merchandise in any amount, nor any emblematic award or merchandise worth more than Twenty-five dollars ($25.00) for participating in athletic event, nor have I ever competed under an assumed name. After I have represented my middle school in any sport, I will not compete in any outside athletic contest in this sport until after the middle school season has been completed. I have received and read a copy of the McBride Athletic Code of Conduct. I understand that I am expected to adhere firmly to all established athletic policies of my school district and the Michigan High School Athletic Association, such as those previously mentioned above as examples but which do not represent all the policies to which I am subject.

Grade:______

Signature of Student Date ______

PARENT OR GUARDIAN OR 18-YEAR-OLD CONSENT

I hereby give my consent for the above middle school student to engage in interscholastic athletics and for the disclosure to the MHSAA of information otherwise protected by FERPA and HIPAA for the purpose of determining eligibility for interscholastic athletics; and I understand the possibility that serious injury may result from participating in athletic activities. He/she has my permission to accompany the team as a member on its out-of-town trips. I understand that, on some occasions, coaches will assign athletes to ride with SELECTED-APPROVED DRIVERS to athletic events in privately owned cars. I have read a copy of the McBride Athletic Code of Conduct and I understand that my son or daughter will be expected to adhere firmly to all established athletic policies of their individual sport, of the school district and the Michigan High School Athletic Association.

I give my son/daughter permission to participated in the sport of ______(only one sport per permission slip).

Signature of Parent or Guardian Date

______A current physical is attached.

______A current physical is on file for this school year for the sport of ______.

INSURANCE STATEMENT

The Van Buren School District is not responsible for payment of medical bills for injuries incurred while playing interscholastic athletics. Families are required to have proper medical coverage on those students who participate in our program. If a student does not have medical coverage, he/she will not be allowed to participate. Medical coverage may be purchased through our Athletic Department. The plan is underwritten by the Guarantee Trust Life Insurance Company. The agent is First Agency, Inc., 5071 West H Avenue, Kalamazoo, Michigan49909-8501. If you need further information, contact your coach or the Athletic Office at 734 697-0016.

We have sufficient medical coverage through (list the name of insurance company)______

Signature of Parent /Guardian:_____ Signature of Student:______

Student’s Birth Date:______

This form must be on file in the McBrideMiddleSchool office before practicing with any athletic team

***When you have been accepted to the team, please fill out the Contract Form and return to the office with $45.00 sport fee.***

12/13/2018