Participant Handbook Athletic Director: Mr. Orozco S.J.E.A Participant Handbook Note: Before a student is allowed to participate in any athletic program, this entire booklet must be read by both student/athlete and parents. All forms must be signed to acknowledge that the information has been read and understood. Our Goal: To provide students with the opportunity to grow, learn, compete, and have fun while participating in our after school sports program. Specific objectives 1. Learn teamwork - develop self-discipline, respect for authority, and the spirit of hard work; place the team and its objectives higher than personal desires. 2. Strive for success - learn to accept defeat by striving to win with earnest dedication; develop a desire to excel to the best of one's ability. 3. Display good sportsmanship - learn to treat others as one would wish to be treated by developing emotional control, honesty, cooperation, and dependability. 4. Enjoy athletics – Our main objective is to make sure students at SJEA enjoy participating in our sports program. We hope that the students who participate in our sports will carry this positive experience and hopefully try-out for their favorite sport at the high school level. Eligibility All athletes must possess a 1.75 G.P.A. from the last grading period to be eligible to participate in an after school sport/activity. A Satisfactory Citizenship grade must also be maintained. You are not eligible to participate until cleared by school administrators and athletic director. Attendance All students participating in sports must attend school on the day of a contest to be eligible to participate. No Exceptions. If the child is not in school he/she can’t play in the game that day. Language Anyone associated with our after school programs shall use language that is socially acceptable. Profanity, vulgar talk, or ethnic slurs will not be tolerated on or off the field at any time. Daycare If your child participates in an after school activity they must be picked up by the specified time given by the coach. Otherwise, the students will be sent to daycare and you will be responsible for the daily daycare fee of $15.00 dollars. Student Expectations All students are responsible to complete all class assignments and make up all class work in all classes. Participation in sports is not an excuse for not completing class assignments or providing teacher with late work. In addition, all athletes must make a commitment to attend all practices, contests, and team meetings. Medical Insurance All students participating in our sport programs must provide proof of medical coverage to be able to participate. NO EXCEPTIONS. Name of your insurance provider and policy number are required. Try-Outs All of the sports offered hold try-outs and make cuts for the teams, this is a result of limitations placed on roster size. The number of participants will vary by sport. Qualifications for making a team include: sportsmanship, ability, attitude, hustle, and experience. The coach has the final say on the make-up of the team. San Jose Edison-Academy Statement Sheet Office Copy Please Print Students Last Name First Name Grade Parent/Guardian Contact Information: Name___________________________ Home Phone_____________________ Cell Phone _____________________ Work Phone______________________ If parents cannot be reached, contact: Name_______________________________ Phone_______________ Parents Statement: I hereby give my consent for the above student to compete in sports at San Jose-Edison Academy. I authorize my child to go with and be supervised by a representative of the school on any school trip. I agree to assume the responsibility of seeing that my child cooperates and conforms to the fullest with school directions and instructions given by school officials in charge. In case my child becomes ill or is injured, I authorize the SJEA representative to have my child treated, and I authorize medical agencies to render treatment. I certify that my insurance policy provides medical and hospital expenses required by law. Insurance provider____________________ Group/Policy #___________ *I understand that if my child does not have medical coverage, I will purchase the Full Time (24 hour) Accident Plan offered from Myers-Stevens & Toohey Insurance Company. I will complete all insurance forms and include a check or money order and I will turn it in to the Athletic Director (Mr. Orozco). The Athletic Director will document the enrollment and send it directly to Myers-Steven & Toohey. All forms and packets are located in the school office. Warning to students and parents: Serious injury may result from athletic participation. By choosing to participate, parents/guardians and students acknowledge that such risks exist. No amount of instruction, precaution, and supervision will totally eliminate the risk of serious injury. By granting permission for your child to participate in athletic competition, you the parent or guardian, agree to hold the school, district, and its employees harmless from all liability, actions, claims or demands of all kinds that might arise due to your child’s participation in athletics. In recognition of these risks, I give my consent to allow my daughter or son to participate. Signature of Parent/Guardian_______________________Date______________