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REQUIREMENTS FOR PARTICIPATION

1. PHYSICAL EXAMINATION

A yearly physical examination is required.  The standard physical form must be completed by a licensed physician and submitted to the athletic department prior to participation.  The examination covers all sports for the entire school year provided it was administered after the start of the current school year. The form will be kept in the Athletic Department.


2. MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

Each Athlete’s parent(s) / guardian shall complete a Medical Release Authorization Form through athleticclearance.com, giving permission for treatment by a physician or hospital when the parents(s) / guardian is not available.  This form must be completed prior to participation.


3. INSURANCE

This insurance is available to all students participating on an athletic team for a nominal fee. Football players are required by the Archdiocese to purchase additional insurance. Parents will need to verify they have purchased additional school insurance or possess a primary insurance plan for athletes to participate.


4. ATHLETIC FEE/SPIRIT PACK FEE

The required athletic fee of $200.00 for each sport during the school year must be paid prior to the students’ participation in that sport. Fees for football vary from other sports.  Fees will be billed after students are registered for the course.  These fees are not refundable if a student withdraws from a sport after official practice or competition. Some necessary items will not be reusable; each sport may require a fee for such items. These may include practice uniforms, personal practice equipment and practice shirts and / or shorts or attire. These fees are not refundable. By signing and returning the Parent/Student Acknowledgement agreement parents/guardians and student athletes are certifying that the athletic requirements and policies have been read, are understood, and will be followed. This signed document will be filed in the Main Office.  The school will supply game uniforms for all sports except cheer, swim, cross country, and track & Field

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