I/we hereby give my son/daughter permission to participate in any of the interscholastic sports that have been selected as listed above.
I/we understand that the Athletic Code outlines the regulations as outlined in the Cohasset High School Student Handbook and the Cohasset High School Athletic Handbook (both available on the school website or a hard copy can be furnished by request) both my son/daughter and I must review and accept in order to participate in interscholastic athletics at Cohasset High School.
I/we certify that the information regarding concussion history above is correct. I/we also understand that I/we must complete an annual concussion education training program that must be attended at a CHS Pre-season Athletic Information night or one of two on-line concussion education courses to be completed prior to participation in athletics.
I/we hereby give my permission for my son/daughter to have an ImPact Test (Immediate Post-concussion Assessment and Cognitive Testing). I understand that my child may need to be tested more than once, depending upon the results of the test, as compared to my child's baseline test, which remains on file at Cohasset High School.
I/we hereby permit my child to receive emergency medical treatment in the event I cannot be reached at the time such treatment is necessary.
I/we hereby permit my child to receive emergency medical treatment in the event I cannot be reached at the time such treatment is necessary.
I/we have read and understood the information provided by the school that explained the program or event, including the training of participants, the eligibility and safety rules, any equipment to be used, the medical insurance requirements and the school’s emergency medical plan. I/we have had an opportunity to ask questions and have had all of my/our questions adequately answered by school staff.
I/we understand the activities of this program or event, its rules and requirements and its potential risks. I/we accept these conditions and hereby grant permission for my/our child’s participation. I/we hereby forever release the Town of Cohasset, the Town of Cohasset School Department and it officers, employees, agents and volunteers from any and all claims for damages with respect to or in connection with all known and unknown personal injuries incurred by my/our child while participating in the program or event except for damages caused solely by the negligence of the town of Cohasset School Department or its officers, employees, agents or volunteers. I/we hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Town of Cohasset, the Town of Cohasset School Department and its officers, employees, agents and volunteers with respect to any such claims for damages which are not caused solely by the negligence of the Town of Cohasset, the Town of Cohasset School Department or its officers, employees, agents or volunteers.
PARENTAL CONSENT, RELEASE FROM LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
We, the undersigned parent/guardian and Student, do hereby consent to Student's participation in voluntary athletic, extracurricular, or co-curricular programs of the Cohasset Public Schools and do forever RELEASE, acquit, discharge, and covenant to hold harmless the Cohasset Public Schools, a municipal corporation of the State of Massachusetts, and its successors, departments, officers, employees, servants, agents, and volunteers ("Releasees"), of and from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, damages, costs, loss of services, expenses and compensation, inclusive of attorney fees, on account of, or in any way growing out of, directly or indirectly, Student's participation in the voluntary athletic, extra-curricular, or co-curricular programs, including but not limited to all known and unknown personal injuries or property damage which well may now or hereafter have as the parent{s) or guardian{s) of said Student, and also all claims or right of action for damages which said Student has or hereafter may acquire, either before or after Student has reached majority, resulting or to result from Student's participation in the Cohasset Public Schools athletic, extra-curricular, or co-curricular programs.
This release includes, but is not limited to, any claim based on allegations of negligence or negligent supervision, or any related claims arising out of the action or non-action of the District's agents, employees, servants, volunteers, or representatives regarding monitoring or supervising the activity of other students, or transfer of them to, on, or in any District facility including but not limited to, play or practice fields and facilities, locker rooms, and vehicles used to transport participants. This release expressly excludes claims based on gross negligence or intentional acts, as defined by M.G.L. c. 258.
Furthermore, we hereby agree to protect the Releasees against any claim for damages, compensation or otherwise on the part of Student growing out of or resulting from injury to said Student in connection with Student's voluntary participation in the Cohasset Public Schools athletic, extra-curricular, or co-curricular programs, and to INDEMNIFY, reimburse or make good to the Releasees any loss or damage or costs, including attorney's fees, the Releasees or their representatives may have to pay if any litigation arises from Student's intentional, grossly negligent or reckless acts or omissions while participating in said athletic, extra-curricular, or co curricular programs.
By signing below, I further certify that Student has had a physical examination and that Student is physically able to participate in in said athletic, extra-curricular, or co-curricular programs.
STUDENT TRANSPORTATION IN PRIVATE VEHICLES
School buses will be used for the transportation of students participating in co-curricular or extracurricular activities. Parents/guardians may be responsible for providing transportation to away contests. Additionally, this winter season parents/guardians may grant permission for their student athlete to be transported to/from away contests in two additional ways:
- Parent/Guardian or immediate, household family member may transport them.
- Parent/Guardian submits a written request to the Athletic Director and Principal. With permission legally licensed student athletes may transport themselves and any siblings.
Note- A student athlete who has been granted permission for the alternative transportation, may take the bus to some contests while not using it for others.