Frequently Asked Questions
Can my student participate in club or extra sport teams?
Limited Team Membership—After practicing with or participating with high school teams, students cannot participate in any athletic competition not sponsored by his or her school in the same sport in the same season. Exceptions include all individual sports, which apply the rule from the point of a student’s first participation in a contest or scrimmage, rather than practice. Students in individual sports may participate in a maximum of two non-school individual meets or contests during the season while not representing their school.
All-Star Competition—Students shall not compete at any time in any sport under MHSAA jurisdiction in all star contests or national championships, regardless of the method of selection. Participation in such a contest shall cause the student to become ineligible for a maximum period of one year of school enrollment.
Limited Team Membership - MHSAA Policy (Regulation I, Section 12) prohibits in-season athletes from participating in any other athletic competition outside of school in the same sport during the same season, (failure to comply will result in loss of eligibility). Participation in any other athletic activity during the season needs the permission of your coach.
What are the requirements for athletic physicals?
Students must have on file, in the school’s office, a physician’s statement for the current school year (on or after April 15), certifying that he/she is physically able to compete in athletic practices and contests.
Athletic Physical - All students must have completed and turned in to the Athletic Department Office a completely filled out Athletic Physical Form dated after April 15 of the year that school starts in the fall. A completely filled out form includes:
family information - student’s name, address, birth date, etc.
participation consent - athlete and parent’s signatures
physical card - doctor’s assessment of athlete’s health and appropriate signature
emergency information - contact information and treatment consent authorization
What happens if my athlete gets injured while participating in a sport?
When an athlete is injured, our staff will assess the injury and take the proper steps of necessary first aid. All injuries should be reported to the coach, who will then refer to the athletic trainer. In case of severe injury, 911 will be called.
If an athlete discovers an injury while away from school every effort must be made to contact our athletic trainer prior to seeking treatment.
If an athlete needs to be taken to a hospital, the following steps will be taken:
If the parents are present, they will make the necessary decisions as to what hospital, ambulance or no ambulance, and accompanying the athlete.
If the parents are absent, the coach will call the parents or emergency contact. If the parents are unavailable, a school representative will accompany the athlete to the hospital.
If an athlete has seen a doctor, and a return to play date has been determined, a doctor’s clearance is required to resume participation prior to that date.
The school has insurance to cover injuries that occur during practice or any scheduled event that is not covered by the participant’s family insurance policy. Athletes who feel they have a claim should contact the athletic office. At no time should the school be billed for your claim. The school does not assume liability for injuries received in athletics, nor is it legally responsible. Any form of outpatient therapy (physical therapy, chiropractic) and or office visit connected therewith, including x-rays and diagnostic charges shall be limited to a maximum of $300 per claim.
