METEA VALLEY ATHLETICS ON-LINE SPORTS REGISTRATION

In order to participate in tryouts, you must:

  1. Be a registered student
    • In providing your address, you are confirming that the student-athlete and the parent(s)/guardian(s) reside full time in the attendance boundaries of our school.
  2. Be registered online for athletics. In typing in your name (parent/guardian and student) in this registration, you signify that your electronic signature represents the person named and acknowledges a full understanding and acceptance of the athletic rules and agreement.
  3. Have a current physical, good through the entire season, on file. A current physical needs to be on file in the Health Office prior to the first day of tryouts. Coaches will have access to viewing the list of students who are compliant with their physical exam status.
  4. If a current physical exam is not on file in the Health Office, the athlete will not be allowed to tryout.
  5. Have passed 5 classes in the previous semester
  6. Have insurance.
  7. Athletic participation fee is $200 per sport. (Fee is waived for the 3rd season if an athlete has already participated in 2 previous sports, or qualifying activities, in the current school year). Checks should be made out to (IPSD#204). Checks will be collected by the coaches immediately following final team selection.

    After the first 10 days of a season (from first official starting date), participation fee refunds will be issued only for medically documented reason. Students that quit a team are not eligible for a refund.

    Uniforms will only be issued to those that have paid their participation fee or made payment plan arrangements with the Athletic Director.

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Email Address - To Receive confirmation of form submission Dist. 204 Employees must use email address OTHER than ipsd.org
I hereby acknowledge the requirement of Indian Prairie School District #204 that all participants in their interscholastic athletic program have insurance. With full knowledge of the preceding, I hereby certify that my son/daughter has insurance coverage for injuries that may occur through participation in the athletic program as offered by Indian Prairie School District #204.
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If you answered Yes, please complete the lines for Insurance Carrier and Policy Number. If you answered No, enter "None" in the Insurance Carrier and Policy Number--be aware that proof of insurance is required for participation. Markel Insurance Company provides student insurance (forms are available in the Athletic Office). Also, the State of Illinois has an "All Kids" insurance program (but it may take a couple months to get coverage). Premiums are based on income. Call 877-805-5312 for info.
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Physicals are only good for 395 days. Athletes must have a current physical that will last through the whole season. A copy of or proof of a current physical must be brought in on the 1st day of tryouts and presented to the coach. Student athletes will NOT be able to participate in tryouts without a copy of or proof of a current physical. See the registration page for blank physical forms and site listings for affordable physicals.
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Please list any health concerns, (eg allergies, asthma, etc)
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Athletic Agreement:
I would like to participate in the interscholastic athletic program at Metea Valley High School with the full understanding that I will: 1) Keep myself physically fit and abide by all training rules. Any infraction may result in temporary or permanent suspension from the athletic program. 2) Assume all responsibility for athletic equipment issued to me and agree to pay for any lost or damaged equipment. 3) Attend practice regularly and be on time. 4) Be present in school on the day of practices/games. 5) Transfer from one sport to another during the season only with the consent of the athletic director and coaches involved. 6) Respect authority and show good citizenship at all times. 7) Use the school bus to and from activities unless special permission is issued by coach to travel with parents. 8) Be well-groomed. 9) For clarification of rules, I will consult with the Athletic Director.
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Parent/Guardian Agreement:
I approve of my child's request to participate in the athletic program and approve of the statements covering parent or guardian's responsibilities. I also agree to allow my son/daughter to be photographed and release of pictures to newspapers, publications, internet, etc....for the purpose of promoting and reporting the Metea Valley Athletic program. I give permission for medical care to be given to my son/daughter by the Athletic Trainers in the event of an injury.
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I have read the and I understand the ATHLETIC / ACTIVITY CODE for Metea Valley High School and the I.H.S.A. ELIGIBILITY RULES as stated in the student handbook, and the IHSA CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET, PERFORMANCE ENHANCING SUBSTANCE TESTING POLICY (both are linked on the MVHS Athletic Registration page). As a condition of participation, I agree to abide by them and have signed below.
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PARENT/GUARDIAN CERTIFICATION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: As a prerequisite to participation by my student in IHSA athletic activities, I certify and acknowledge that I have read this form and understand that my student must refrain from performance-enhancing substance use and may be asked to submit to testing for the presence of performance-enhancing substances in his/her body. I do hereby agree to submit my child to such testing and analysis by a certified laboratory. I further understand and agree that the results of the performance-enhancing substance testing may be provided to certain individuals in my student’s high school as specified in the IHSA Performance-Enhancing Substance Testing Program Protocol which is available on the IHSA website at www.IHSA.org. I understand and agree that the results of the performance-enhancing substance testing will be held confidential to the extent required by law. I understand that failure to provide accurate and truthful information could subject my student to penalties as determined by IHSA.
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CONCUSSION INFORMATION A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can't see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of conciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.
Symptoms may include one or more of the following: *Headaches *"Pressure in head" *Nausea or vomiting *Neck Pain *Balance problems or dizziness *Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision *Sensitivity to light or noise *Feeling sluggish or slowed down *Feeling foggy or groggy *Drowsiness *Change in sleep patterns *Amnesia *"Don't feel right" *Fatigue or low energy *Sadness *Nervousness or anxiety *Irritability *More emotional *Confusion *Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays) *Repeating the same question/comment
Signs observed by teammates, parents and coaches include: *Appears dazed *Vacant facial expression *Confused about assignment *Forgets plays *Is unsure of game, score, or opponent *moves clumsily or displays incoordination *Answers questions slowly *Slurred speech *Shows behavior or personality changes *Can't recall events prior to hit *Can't recall events after hit *Seizures or convulsions *Any changes in typical behavior or personality *Loses conciousness
What can happen if my child keeps on playing with a concussion or returns too soon? Athletes with the signs and symptoms of concussion should be removed from play immediately. Continuing to play with the signs and symptoms of a concussion leaves the young athlete especially vulnerable to greater injury. There is an increased risk of significant damage from a concussion for a period of time after that concussion occurs, particularly if the athlete suffers another concussion before completely recovering from the first one. This can lead to prolonged recovery, or even to severe brain swelling (second impact syndrom) with devastating and even fatal consequences. It is well known that adolscent or teenage athletes will often fail to report symptoms of injuries. Concussions are no different. As a result, education of administrators, coaches, parents and students is the key to student-athlete's safety.
IF YOU THINK YOUR CHILD HAS SUFFERED A CONCUSSION Any athlete even suspected of suffering a concussion should be removed from the game or practice immediately. No athlete may return to activity after an apparent head injury or concussion, regardless of how mild is seems or how quickly symptoms clear, without medical clearance. Close observation of the athlete should continue for several hours. IHSA policy requires athletes to provide their school with written clearance from either a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches or a certified athletic trainer working in conjuction with a physician licensed to practice medicine in all its branches prior to returning to play or practice following a concussion or after being removed from an interscholastic contest due to possible head injury or concussion and not cleared to return to that same contest. In accordance with state law, all IHSA member schools are required to follow this policy. You should also inform your child's coach if you think that your child may have a concussion. Remember it's better to miss one game than miss the whole season. And when you doubt, the athlete sits out. For current and up-to-date information on concussions you can go to: http://www.cdc.gov/ConcussionInYouthSports/
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Inherent Risk
While participation in athletics provides students athletes with valuable and constructive experiences of both a social and physical nature, it must be remembered and understood normal participation in games and practices may also bring the possibility of serious injury. While every precaution is taken to safeguard athletes from injury, a certain amount of risk is inherent in athletic participation
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