***If you have completed this form for a previous sport this school year, you do not need to complete a new form unless you have changes to make.***
It is a privilege to participate in the athletic program at LGCS. There is a sports legacy here at LGCS and as an athlete it is understood that you will train to the best of your ability, perform to the best of your ability and at all times act like a true sportsman or sportswoman who is representing LGCS and Jesus Christ.
I, (student) understand that by signing this contract I am under obligation to abide by the following rules or face the consequences of violating this contract:
1. Athletes will respect themselves, teammates, other athletes, parents, coaches, school staff, school equipment and facilities.
2. Athletes will be ready and on time to all practices and games. Notification of an absence must be given by the athlete to the coach prior to the absence but no later than lunch the day of the absence. Please note that failure to properly notify the coach will affect the students playing time.
3. Athletes will obey the instruction and direction of the coach and staff. If there is any conflict, the athlete or their parent should talk to the head coach about the incident as soon as possible.
4. Athletes must have good behavior in the school atmosphere and on the athletic field. This includes the sideline and the bench. Students must have less than 15 demerits and/or may not be currently placed on a Behavior Contract to participate in school sports.
5. All schoolwork will be done on a timely basis and a 2.5 GPA will be met. Any non-fulfillment of school work including homework, quizzes and tests will be brought to the coach’s attention. If student is getting a D or F in any class, they may be suspended from team until the grade is a C– or above.
6. All athletes must be present by morning brunch/recess to be eligible for participation in a game or practice.
7. Athletes must have a waiver consent form on file in the Middle School office in order to participate in LGCS sports.
8. Practice is over no later than 4:45 PM unless otherwise noted on the schedule. By 5:00 PM, athletes who have not been picked up will be sent to ESS. On game days, if athlete is not picked up by 15 minutes after any scheduled pick-up time, they will be sent to ESS.
9. $150.00 athletic fee will be billed to your account by the Finance Department.
10. Uniforms are due by the Awards Night or the student will be charged $1.00 a day for every day it is late. If not returned, you will be billed for the uniform.
11. LGCS has a no-cut policy for all sports teams. Because of this, there is no guarantee of equal playing time for all participants.