PVUSD Athletics

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PVUSD Athletics
Informed Consent Meeting For Athletic
Participation
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Introduction and Purpose of Informed Consent

• Mandated by The Paradise Valley School Board of
  Education.
• Understanding that there are risks associated
  with Athletic participation and that serious
  injuries may occur in spite of precautions taken.
• Introduce concepts of Pursuing Victory With
  Honor
• Each Athlete and one of their parents or legal
  guardians MUST attend this meeting before
  participating in any athletic program. Only once
  in four years of high school

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Check Handouts in Your Possession

• Informed Consent Handbook (Athletic Policies of
  the Paradise Valley School District and
  Explanation of the Voluntary Random Drug Testing
  Program)
• Play Card (Emergency Information and Consent to
  Treat)
• Athletic physical form signed by medical doctor
  and one parent or legal guardian. (To be turned
  in prior to first practice or tryout.)

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Risk Management

• Full Time Certified Athletic Trainer.
• Safety Equipment checked and fitted by our
  Certified Equipment Manager.
• All Coaches Certified in B.A.S.I.C. First Aid and
  C.P.R.
• No expense spared for Safety Equipment or safe
  playing fields.
• Hydration

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No Pass No Play

• To participate in games or matches all students
  must have passed all classes the previous QUARTER
  or apply for reinstatement through the athletic
  office.
• Ineligible students can tryout or practice but
  must inform the coach that he/she will be
  applying for reinstatement.

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Cut Policies on Teams that Limit Squad Members

• Athletes will be informed in person of a coaches
  decision to not be on the team.
• The Coach will also explain to the
  student-athlete and their parents what they feel
  he /she should improve on to make the team in the
  future if this information is requested.

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Transfer Student Procedures For New Registrants

• If a student enrolls in a PVUSD High School after
  their Freshman year begins, and has not moved
  into the High Schools attendance area, they will
  have to sit out 1 year.
• The Transfer Form is picked up in the athletic
  office and must be on file with the Arizona
  Interscholastic Association before competition.

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Insurance Information

• Insurance is strongly recommended for all
  athletic participation.
• Paradise Valley School District offers school
  insurance for our students and is available for
  individual sport seasons.
• The Athletic Department has the necessary forms.

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NCAA Clearinghouse Information

• In the spring of your Junior year any athlete
  planning to participate in collegiate athletics
  at the Division One or Division Two level must
  register with the NCAA.
• These forms can be picked up in the guidance
  office.

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Informed Consent Video

• Sports At Risk video that speaks to specific
  sports risks and prevention.
• This video has to been seen by the student
  athlete and his or her parents before any
  participation in tryouts or practices.

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Participation Fee and Tax Credit Information

• To participate in athletics, a 200 fee is
  collected prior to the first game or match.
  There is a 400 Family Maximum.
• This fee can be applied toward the 400 Arizona
  Tax Credit.
• This fee is used to help pay AIA officials,
  transportation expenses, and workers for our
  athletic events.
• Fee is waived for those participating in free
  school lunch program.

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Objectives of Interscholastic Athletics

• Promotion of sportsmanship and the six core
  principles of character
• Trustworthiness - Fairness
• Respect - Caring
• Responsibility - Citizenship

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Parental Commitments

• COMMIT to
• It being your childs experience.
• Sharing your son or daughter.
• Sharing your childs disappointments and triumphs
• Teaching, enforcing, advocating, and modeling
  desired behaviors.
• Letting your child make his/her own decisions.
• Communicating effectively with your childs
  coach.

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Conduct at Sport Events

• For the duration of the practice or game put
  your child
• in the hands of the coach.

• Express interest, encouragement, and support to
  your
• child.

• Make supportive comments to athletes, parents,
• officials, or coaches of both teams.

• Lend a hand when a coach or official asks for
  help.

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Review

• Review of materials to be turned in for athletic
  participation.
• Sports Risk - You Be The Judge Video
• Each parent or legal guardian must sign-in on one
  of the sign-in sheets provided at each of the
  coaches tables. This sheet is used to verify
  your attendance.