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and certify that they understand the athletic eligibility rules, code of conduct and policies of
the school district. This signed consent form will be filed in the athletic director’s office.
Insurance
The school district does not carry insurance to cover student athletic injuries. Parents will
need to sign the reverse side of the physical card stating they have purchased insurance,
possess a family insurance plan or sign a waiver.
Scholastic eligibility
In order to participate on an Okemos athletic team, each athlete must have satisfied all of
the scholastic eligibility requirements of the MHSAA prior to participation.
Informed consent
By its nature, participation in interscholastic athletics includes risk of injury that may range
in severity. Although serious injuries are not common in supervised school athletic
programs, it is impossible to eliminate the risk. Participants have the responsibility to help
reduce the chance of injury. Players must obey all safety rules, report all physical problems
to their coaches, follow a proper conditioning program, and inspect their own equipment
daily.
Equipment and other financial obligations
1. School issued uniforms, warm-ups and equipment - All athletes are responsible for the
proper care and security of equipment issued to them. School-furnished equipment is to be
worn only for contests and practice. All equipment not returned in good condition at the
end of the season will be subject to a financial penalty.
2. Athlete purchased uniforms - In some cases, athletes will be required to purchase a
portion of the game uniform, which will become their property.
3. All athletes will be required to purchase various pieces of sport specific equipment.
Examples include but are not limited to: shoes, cleats, socks, various gloves, practice
jerseys, etc. All athlete-supplied equipment will become the property of the athlete.
Note: Okemos athletics are for everyone. If financial conditions exist that make it difficult
for a team member to purchase mandatory equipment, uniforms or warm-ups, please
contact the athletic office so that confidential arrangements can be made to supply such
equipment, uniforms or warm-ups.
V. Okemos Athletic Department Procedure and Guidelines
A. Parent/Coach Communication: Both parenting and coaching are laborious and
complicated roles that adults assume in the successful functioning of the Okemos High
School athletic program. By establishing an acceptance and an understanding of each role,
as well as a vehicle for positive communication, we are better able to create a healthy
athletic environment and provide greater benefit to the student-athlete. When your children
choose to become involved in the Okemos athletic program, as parents, you have a right to
understand what expectations are placed on your child. This begins with clear
communication from the coach of your child’s team.
1. Communication a parent can expect from the coach.
a. Basic philosophy of the coach.
b. Expectations the coach has for your child as well as all the players on the team.