Your son/daughter has requested the privilege of taking part in our athletic program. Before he/she may take part, it is necessary for us to have your consent by completing the form below. Please note that your youngster will be insured by the school for any sport or squad that he/she takes part in at New Milford High School.

I will be happy to try to answer any questions you might have regarding the N.M.H.S Athletic Program. You may call me at the high school, 201-262-0172, or write me in care of the school.

** Please note: The Parent Consent Form is the only necessary paperwork if an athlete has previously played a sport during the school year besides the medical forms. All physicals must be kept up to date and an update form is also necessary in order for a student to participate for each subsequent season. For example: if a student-athlete played a fall sport, he/she would have to fill out a parent consent form and all medical papers.

I, the undersigned, do hereby grant permission for my son/daughter to participate in the above sport at N.M.H.S. for the school year 2020-2021.

Realizing that participation in high school athletics involved the potential for injury in all sports, I acknowledge that even with the best coaching, use of the most advanced protective equipment and strict observance of rules, injuries are still a possibility. On rare occasions these injuries can be so sever as to result in total disability, paralysis or even death. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this warning.

I agree that any medical expenses in excess of the limits of the policy will be borne by me. I also agree that I have submitted all additional paperwork necessary for athletic participation.

I grant permission for my son/daughter (listed in Part 1 of the Sports Permission Packet) to participate in the athletic activities checked in Part 1 and to receive athletic training services. I agree to have him/her examined by a doctor in accordance with the rules set forth by the NJSIAA with regard to participation in interscholastic sports. This permission is effective until revoked in writing.

This is to acknowledge that we, the undersigned, have received and read the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s Information sheet on “The Responsibilities of Sportsmanship”, as well as the New Milford Board of Education Policy #5570 “Sportsmanship”.

The New Milford High School Substance Use Rules, Regulations and Penalties information has been read and understood. It is agreed that if violations occur, the specified penalties will be applied.

In Executive Order 72, issued December 20, 2005, Governor Richard Codey directed the New Jersey Department of Education to work in conjunction with the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) to develop and implement a program of random testing for steroids, of teams and individuals qualifying for championship games.

Beginning in the Fall, 2006 sports season, any student-athlete who possesses, distributes, ingests or otherwise uses any of the banned substances on the attached page, without written prescription by a fully-licensed physician, as recognized by the American Medical Association, to treat a medical condition, violates the NJSIAA’s sportsmanship rule, and is subject to NJSIAA penalties, including ineligibility from competition.

Athletes may submit supplements and medications to Drug Free Sport AXIS to receive information regarding banned substances or safety issues. Athletes or parents may login to the NJSIAA account at www.dfsaxis.com using the password “njsports”.

The NJSIAA will test certain randomly selected individuals and teams that qualify for a state championship tournament or state championship competition for banned substances. The results of all tests shall be considered confidential and shall only be disclosed to the student, his or her parents, and his or her school. No student may participate in NJSIAA competition unless the student and the student’s parent/guardian consent to random testing.

By signing below, we consent to random testing in accordance with the NJSIAA steroid testing policy. We understand that if the student or the student’s team qualifies for a state championship tournament or state championship competition, the student may be subject to testing for banned substances.

NJSIAA has mandated that the parents/guardians of a student-athlete who participates in interscholastic athletics receive on an annual basis, per year the student athlete participates, a concussion information sheet. The student-athlete and their parents/guardians shall sign acknowledging that they have received a copy of the informational sheet, in addition to the already required pre-participation examination forms. Failure to comply with this provision shall preclude the student-athlete from participating in athletics related to the desired sport.

For up-to-date information on concussions, you can go to:
Concussions In Youth Sports
NFHS Learn

I hereby grant permission for my son/daughter (listed in Part 1 of the Sports Permission Packet) to travel privately to practice/games for the (sport listed in Part 1) team that take place within the Borough of New Milford. My child may travel by private car if the driver is the holder of a valid New Jersey driver's license. It is understood by the undersigned that the school authorities and coaches are absolved from any liability for accidents that might occur on the way to and from, or at the place of destination. The below digital signature indicates (1) approval, and (2) concurrence.

Please complete the required emergency information card. In order to participate with an athletic team, each student-athlete must submit this completed form before the first practice.

Governor Christie signed the Scholastic Student-Athlete Safety Act (P.L. 2013, c.71) on June 27, 2013, effective November 1, 2013. The intent of the Act is to establish measures to ensure the health of student athletes in public and nonpublic schools including:

• Use of a “Preparticipation Physical Evaluation” (PPE) form developed jointly by designated organizations;
• Development of a professional development module to increase the assessment skills of those health care practitioners who perform the student athlete physical examinations;
• Certification by the health care practitioner, who completes the PPE, and the school physician who reviews and approves the PPE that they have completed the module;
• Inclusion of a statement of assurance in the contract between the school district and the school physician that the school physician has completed the module; and
• Distribution of a pamphlet about sudden cardiac arrest provided by the New Jersey Department of Education (NJDOE) to parents of student athletes and receipt of a written certification from parents that they received and reviewed the pamphlet

In accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:40-41.10, public school districts, approved private schools for students with disabilities, and nonpublic schools participating in an interscholastic sports program must distribute the Opioid Use and Misuse Educational Fact Sheet to all student-athletes and cheerleaders.

Acting to address the increased risk of opioid abuse among high school athletes, the Office of the New Jersey Coordinator for Addiction Responses and Enforcement Strategies (NJCARES) and the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association (NJSIAA) announced a new partnership to educate student athletes and their parents/guardians on addiction risks associated with sports injuries and opioid use.

This educational initiative, spearheaded by Attorney General Gurbir Grewal and approved by the Executive Committee of the NJSIAA, is a collaborative effort to use video programming to raise awareness among high school athletes that they face a higher risk of becoming addicted to prescription pain medication than their fellow students who do not play sports.

Please review the Opioid video by clicking on the following link: Opioid Video

All student-athletes and their parents need to read and become familiar with Sports Related Eye Injuries materials.

Dear New Milford Families,

Throughout the course of the year, we, along with many other school districts in NJ, have been navigating a bus driver shortage with our contracted vendors as well as with our own transportation staff. This has significantly impacted the transportation of students to and from school, for field trips, extra and co-curricular activities as well as athletics. In an effort to provide all the transportation that is needed to run the district, a number of bus routes have been consolidated, and complicated schedules have been created to transport students to and from school. This is resulting in longer routes that do not return in time for buses to depart for afternoon activities.

Consequently, this is limiting our availability to provide sufficient, timely athletic/activity transportation for our students. We are proactively reaching out to bus companies in an effort to secure transportation through the remainder of the school year, but it has not been easy. In the very likely event that we cannot secure transportation for spring activities, we need to rely on parents and guardians to be ready and willing to arrange transportation for their children to away games, tournaments and events. All families will be required to complete the athletic transportation waiver form as part of the registration process for spring sports/activities that require busing to participate. District staff will be communicating with students and families when busing is not available and alternative plans need to be made. We truly appreciate your patience as we work through these issues. We are committed to the safe transport of our students.

I will be arranging for and providing transportation for my child, (listed within this page), to and from the away games for the identified spring activity/sporting team (listed above), [School Sponsored Event] which are scheduled to take place as per the activity schedule for the 2022-23 season (hereinafter referred to as the “Activity”).
I expressly agree to the following:

1.	I have requested to arrange for and provide my own transportation, at my sole expense, for my child (named above) to and from the Activity, and I shall ensure that my child arrives promptly at the start of the Activity and departs promptly when the Activity concludes.
2.	I understand and agree that the New Milford Board of Education (hereinafter referred to as the “Board”), its officers, agents and employees are in no way responsible, nor does the Board, its officers, agents and employees assume liability, for any injuries or losses related to and/or resulting from my arranging for and providing private transportation for my child to and from the Activity. I am accepting full responsibility for any form of injury or property damage which may occur in connection therewith. I hereby release and hold harmless the Board, its officers, agents and employees from any liability whatsoever resulting from my choice to provide transportation for my child to and from the Activity.
3.	I further understand and agree that it is my sole responsibility to ensure that my child is transported to and from the Activity. I agree to assume and maintain full responsibility for my child and release and hold harmless the Board, its officers, agents and employees from any liability whatsoever resulting from the same.
4.	In the event I designate someone else to provide my child transportation to and from the Activity, I shall confirm that the person has a valid driver's license and maintains comprehensive liability insurance. I agree to assume release and hold harmless the Board, its officers, agents and employees from any liability whatsoever resulting from the pickup/drop-off and transportation to and from the Activity by someone other than myself.>
5.	I hereby represent that I have automobile liability insurance covering the operation of the vehicle used for this transportation. I further agree to file the policy or certificate of such insurance with the secretary of the Board, its officers, agents and employees upon request.
6.	I hereby agree to waive, release, and forever discharge the Board, its officers, agents and employees from any and all liability, claims, damages, expenses, penalties, and costs including but not limited to any liability arising out of the Board, its officers, agents and employees’ releasing my child to someone other than myself whom I have designated to provide my child transportation to and from the Activity, whether or not arising out of or resulting from the negligence, omissions, or fault of the Board, its officers, agents and employees or third parties for my child’s death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft, or losses of any kind, including claims for my own emotional distress, which may occur as a result of the Board, its officers, agents and employees’ releasing my child to someone other than myself whom I have designated to provide my child transportation to and from the Activity.
7.	I agree to indemnify and hold the Board, its officers, agents and employees harmless from any and all claims, liabilities, demands, awards, judgments, actions, causes of action, proceedings, and costs, including the reimbursement of attorneys' fees, brought by my child, anyone on behalf of my child, or any third party in any judicial or administrative court, tribunal, or other forum in connection with my decision to transport my child to and from the Activity or to permit the Board, its officers, agents and employees to release my child to someone else whom I have designated to provide my child transportation to and from the Activity that may be filed by my child once he/she reaches the age of majority, as well as any lawsuit filed by a third party (included but not limited to lawsuits filed by the person or persons whom I designated to provide my child transportation to and from the Activity, and any lawsuit filed by any individual who is involved in a motor vehicle accident with me or any person or persons whom I have designated to provide my child transportation to and from the Activity.
8.	If the child has more than one parent/legal guardian with legal custody of the child, both shall sign this release form, and the reference to “I” or “my” throughout shall refer to each parent/legal guardian signing the form.
9.	Student drivers are required to follow all NJMVC restrictions for Graduated Driver’s License.

I declare that my signature below signifies my understanding and concurrence with the information completed in the Sports Permission Packet, which includes:
- Parent's Consent
- Athletic Training Permit
- Steroid Testing Policy
- Concussion Policy
- Transportation Permission
- Emergency Information Card
- Sudden Cardiac Death In Young Athletes
- Opioid Use and Misuse Fact Sheet