Request to join this Organization!

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WELCOME! TCBAA has been a blessing to many homeschooling families, and we hope it will be to you also! Some things to consider as you fill out this request:

Current members needing log in assistance: Please do not make a new account Reach out to [email protected] for assistance. Thank you!
Use accurate, up-to-date contact information. Individual teams may use various chat apps to communicate during the season, but the organization relies on your email and phone number.
Don't fear spam or solicitations. We only share team and calendar information in outgoing emails. We highly recommend using the following settings under Additional Family Information:
- Privacy - Yes, do include in the on-line directory
- Weekly Email update - Yes, for calendar updates once per week
Under each child's profile, be sure to include ALL important medical notes and allergy alerts where provided. That information gets uploaded to team rosters where Coaches and ADs can access it.
Full website access is only granted once your request is approved.

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Primary Last Name Primary First Name Primary Email Family Username
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Note: Child information will be available to instructors in either case.

Privacy: Include my family information in the membership on-line directory? Yes No Weekly Email Update: Would you like to receive a weekly email update? Yes No

Conversation Emails:

None Email Push Notifications (App only) Both

Would you like to receive notifications IMMEDIATELY? Yes Important (Recommended) No

Delivery Type (For Email): Whole Thread New Part Only

Daily Digest (An email summary of activity sent once, daily.): Yes No

Select which conversation categories you would like to be notified about: *Bulldog News - Woof Woof

Message to Homeschool Group Administrator:

Additional Questions

1. Are your participating students currently being home educated?
(1 required) Yes
No (Some participation may be limited)
2. TCBAA sports are restricted to homeschooled students only. Leagues and tournaments with which we participate have different definitions of homeschool. Please indicate which best describes your homeschool:
(1 required) Completely parent/guardian led home education
Public school online (any district)
Home educated plus College courses/Vocational Tech
Varies per child
Not homeschooling
3. I give permission for the children listed in my family profile, as each child’s parent or guardian, to attend and participate in athletic activities sponsored by the Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association. I understand that these activities require physical activity.

I understand this permission is for this school calendar year and covers all sports my family participates in. (1 required) I HEREBY GIVE MY CONSENT
4. PARENT AUTHORIZATION, ATHLETIC WAIVER & RELEASE - For Competitive Athletic Activities

WARNING STATEMENT TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS

Serious, Catastrophic, and Perhaps Fatal Injury May Result from Athletic Participation

By its nature, competitive athletics may put students in situations where serious, catastrophic, and perhaps fatal accidents may occur.

Many forms of athletic competition result in violent physical contact among players, the use of sports equipment that may result in accidents, strenuous physical exertion, and numerous other exposures of risk of injury.

Students and parents must assess the risks involved in such participation and make their choice to participate in spite of those risks. No amount of instruction, precaution, or supervision will totally eliminate all risk of injury. Just as driving an automobile involves a choice of risk, athletic participation may also be inherently dangerous. The obligation of parents and students in making this choice to participate cannot be overstated. There have been accidents resulting in death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other very serious physical impairment as a result of athletic competition.

The risk assumed includes injury resulting from the negligence of other student-athletes and participants, and the TCBAA supervision of its athletic program cannot prevent negligent conduct by all participants at all times.

By granting permission for your student to participate in athletic competition, you, the parent or guardian, acknowledge that such risk exists.

Students will be instructed in proper techniques to be used in athletic competition and in the proper utilization of all equipment worn or used in practice and competition. Students must adhere to that instruction and utilization and refrain from improper uses and techniques.

The students are responsible for immediately informing the coach or other supervising TCBAA personnel of any physical or medical condition that might affect the safety of their participation in the athletic program.

ATHLETIC CONSENT AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I, the parent or legal guardian, have read the Warning Statement to Students and Parents. I understand that these risks are present in any and all sports. With full knowledge of the warning statement, I am giving my permission and consent for my child or children to participate in all sports offered by the Athletic program of the Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association.

I agree to release Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association, its officials, directors, employees, and coaching staff from any and all liability arising out of my child or children’s participation in the athletic program, including liability for injuries caused by the negligent conduct of any persons involved in the program.

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY

I, the parent or legal guardian, understand that by their nature, competitive athletics may put students in situations in which serious, catastrophic, and perhaps fatal accidents may occur. In the event, my son or daughter is injured. I give authorization to my child or children’s coach or appropriate TCBAA official to render first aid and/or secure medical treatment for him/her to receive whatever treatment is necessary should he/she have to go to a hospital emergency room.

I agree to release Traverse City Bulldog Athletic Association, its officials, directors, employees, coaching staff, and medical staff from any liability arising from first aid rendered and/or medical treatment secured for an injury related to my son or daughter’s participation in the athletic program.
(1 required) I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE
5. MEDICAL STATEMENT AND WAIVER OF CLAIM

As a condition to and in consideration of the acceptance of this registration entry, I, the undersigned Parent/Guardian, assume complete responsibility for the children in my family's profile during their participation in the stated Traverse City Bulldogs athletic team.

I understand that I will be notified immediately in a medical emergency. If the coach or his/her representative is unable to contact me, the coach and/or his/her representative may take such temporary measures as deemed appropriate for the welfare of my son/daughter, including but not limited to medical, surgical, and hospital services. I assume complete responsibility for any injury or accident which may occur during or arising from my child’s participation in the Traverse City Bulldogs. I hereby release, waive, indemnify, and hold harmless the sponsors, coaches, drivers, owners of facilities where games/practices take place, and all other persons and entities associated with the Traverse City Bulldogs from any and all injury, loss, and/or damage to my child. In the event of injury or illness, I will be completely responsible for any and all treatment costs.
(1 required) I AGREE TO THE STATEMENT
6. Name of Family Doctor 7. Doctor’s Phone Number 8. Insurance Company 9. Policy or Contract Number 10. Group Number 11. Service Code 12. Name of Policy Holder 13. Medical Directives for Emergency Care. (Child specific notes for medical and allergy needs must be listed per child above. This text box is only for specific notes to emergency medical teams.) 14. PHOTO RELEASE FORM

Participation in any TCBAA program requires Full Photo & Media Consent.

I hereby grant the Traverse City Bulldogs Athletic Association full permission to use photographs, videos, and other media of my family taken during sports programs for promotional, educational, and organizational purposes (including website, social media, newsletters, team photos, etc.) I also acknowledge that other members, spectators, visitors, and other teams will occasionally take photos and videos of our teams and understand that TCBAA cannot control their use of such media.
(1 required) PHOTO RELEASE GRANTED
15. TRANSPORTATION AUTHORIZATION, WAIVER, AND RELEASE

All transportation to and from practices, games, team activities, and tournaments is arranged and paid for by families.

Families who choose to carpool do so voluntarily and at their own risk. TCBAA does not arrange, supervise, or assume liability for any private transportation.

(1 required) I HAVE READ AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE ABOVE
16.

Educational Material for Parents and Students (Content Meets MDCH Requirements)

Sources: Michigan Department of Community Health. CDC and the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment (NOCSAE)

UNDERSTANDING CONCUSSION

Some Common Symptoms

Headache   Balance Problems Sensitive to Noise

Sleep Problems “Feeling Down”   Pressure in the Head

Double Vision Sluggishness Poor Concentration

Not “Feeling Right” Nausea/Vomiting Blurry Vision

Haziness Memory Problems    Feeling Irritable

Dizziness Sensitive to Light   Fogginess

Confusion Slow Reaction Time    Grogginess

WHAT IS A CONCUSSION?

A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury that changes the way the brain normally works. A concussion is caused by a fall, bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move quickly back and forth. A concussion can be caused by a shaking, spinning or a sudden stopping and starting of the head. Even a “ding,” “getting your bell rung,” or what seems to be a mild bump or blow to the head can be serious. A concussion can happen even if you haven’t been knocked out.

You can’t see a concussion. Signs and symptoms of concussions can show up right after the injury or may not appear or be noticed until days or weeks after the injury. If the student reports any symptoms of a concussion, or if you notice symptoms yourself, seek medical attention right away. A student who may have had a concussion should not return to play on the day of the injury and until a health care professional says they are okay to return to play.

IF YOU SUSPECT A CONCUSSION:

1. SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION RIGHT AWAY – A healthcare professional will be able to decide how serious the concussion is and when it is safe for the student to return to regular activities, including sports. Don’t hide it; report it. Ignoring symptoms and trying to “tough it out” often makes it worse.

2. KEEP YOUR STUDENT OUT OF PLAY – Concussions take time to heal. Don’t let the student return to play the day of injury and until a health care professional says it’s okay. A student who returns to play too soon while the brain is still healing risks a greater chance of having a second concussion. Young children and teens are more likely to get a concussion and take longer to recover than adults. Repeat or second concussions increase the time it takes to recover and can be very serious. They can cause permanent brain damage, affecting the student for a lifetime. They can be fatal. It is better to miss one game than the whole season.

3. TELL THE SCHOOL ABOUT ANY PREVIOUS CONCUSSION – Schools should know if a student had a previous concussion. A student’s school may not know about a concussion received in another sport or activity unless you notify them.

SIGNS OBSERVED BY PARENTS:

Appears dazed or stunned
Is confused about assignment or position
Forgets an instruction
Can’t recall events prior to or after a hit or fall
Is unsure of game, score, or opponent
Moves clumsily
Answers questions slowly
Loses consciousness (even briefly)
Shows mood, behavior, or personality changes

CONCUSSION DANGER SIGNS:

In rare cases, a dangerous blood clot may form on the brain in a person with a concussion and crowd the brain against the skull. A student should receive immediate medical attention if, after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he exhibits any of the following danger signs:

One pupil larger than the other
Is drowsy or cannot be awakened
A headache that gets worse
Weakness, numbness, or decreased coordination
Repeated vomiting or nausea
Slurred speech
Convulsions or seizures
Cannot recognize people/places
Becomes increasingly confused, restless or agitated
Has unusual behavior
Loses consciousness (even a brief loss of consciousness should be taken seriously.)

HOW TO RESPOND TO A REPORT OF A CONCUSSION:

If a student reports one or more symptoms of a concussion after a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body, s/he should be kept out of athletic play the day of the injury. The student should only return to play with permission from a health care professional experienced in evaluating for concussion. During recovery, rest is key. Exercising or activities that involve a lot of concentration (such as studying, working on the computer, or playing video games) may cause concussion symptoms to reappear or get worse. Students who return to school after a concussion may need to spend fewer hours at school, take rest breaks, be given extra help and time, and spend less time reading, writing, or on a computer. After a concussion, returning to sports and school is a gradual process that should be monitored by a healthcare professional.

Remember: Concussion affects people differently. While most students with a concussion recover quickly and fully, some will have symptoms that last for days or even weeks. A more serious concussion can last for months or longer.

To learn more, go to www.cdc.gov/concussion.

CONCUSSION AWARENESS

EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM

By responding below, I acknowledge in accordance with Public Acts 342 and 343 of 2012 that our family has received and reviewed the Concussion Fact Sheet for Parents and/or the Concussion Fact Sheet for Students provided by Traverse City Bulldogs Athletic Association, the Sponsoring Organization
(1 required) Our family has reviewed the above Concussion Sheet

EMERGENCY CONTACT (other than parent): 17. Name 18. Relationship 19. Phone

DID YOU REMEMBER TO:

Use accurate, up-to-date contact information. Individual teams may use various chat apps to communicate during the season, but the organization relies on your email and phone number.
Don't fear spam or solicitations. We only share team and calendar information in outgoing emails. We highly recommend using the following settings under Additional Family Information:
- Privacy - Yes, do include in the on-line directory
- Weekly Email update - Yes, for calendar updates once per week
Under each child's profile, be sure to include ALL important medical notes and allergy alerts where provided. That information gets uploaded to team rosters where Coaches and ADs can access it.

20.

Upon submitting this registration to participate with the Traverse City Bulldogs Athletic Asssociation, I confirm that I, the parent or legal guardian of the children in this profile, have fully read and understand these items as agreed upon above:

Parent Authorization, Athletic Waiver & Release
Medical Statement & Waiver of Claim
Photo & Media Release Form
Transportation Authorization, Waiver & Release
Educational Material on Concussion Awareness

By typing my name below, I understand and agree that this form of electronic signature has the same legal force and effect as a manual signature.

Payment Options

$25.00 – Annual Family Registration Fee

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