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Presence of AED at State Series Contest(s)
It is strongly recommended that an automated external defibrillator (AED) be present and available for use if needed at the site of every preseason and
regular-season interscholastic contest in which member high schools/combination schools participate. The presence and availability of an automated
external defibrillator (AED) shall be mandatory at the site of every FHSAA State Championship Series contest on the district, regional and state levels.
You must select one of the choices below. By checking the box that there is no AED available IN NO WAY WILL PENALIZE THE SCHOOL
FINANCIALLY OR OTHERWISE. It simply means the school will not be able to host a postseason contest. (check only one)
This high school/combination school has/will have an AED available at home contests
(By checking this box, I certify that if chosen as an FHSAA State Series host at least one AED will be present at all contests.)
This high school/combination school does not/will not have an AED available at home contests
(By checking this box, I certify that this school will not be able to host any FHSAA State Series postseason contests.)
This middle school/junior high school has/will have an AED available at home contests
This middle school/junior high school does not/will not have an AED available at home contests
Certification of Principal
Please accept this school’s application for continuing membership in the Florida High School Athletic Association effective with the 2013-14
school year. By my signature below I certify the following:
1. I have reviewed the information provided on this form and have found it to be complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand that this application
will not receive consideration unless all required documentation is included.
2. I fully understand the obligations of membership in the FHSAA. These obligations include:
(a) The obligation that the school controls its interscholastic athletic programs in accordance with the rules of the Association, and that the responsibility for this
rests with me as principal of the school;
(b) The obligation that the school complies with all rules of the Association, monitors its programs to assure compliance, and reports to the FHSAA Office when
compliance has not been achieved and take appropriate corrective actions;
(c) The obligation that the school certifies the eligibility of all student-athletes, and does not permit a student-athlete to participate in competition unless the
student-athlete meets all eligibility requirements;
(d) The obligation that the school fully cooperates with the FHSAA in the investigation of any alleged violation, as well as in any audit of the school to verify
compliance with the rules of the Association;
(e) The obligation that the school be represented at an FHSAA compliance seminar as outlined in Policy;
(f) The obligation that the school provides the necessary insurance coverages for itself and its student-athletes with at least the required minimums established
by the FHSAA Board of Directors;
(g) The obligation that the school establishes policies that promote sportsmanship and ethical conduct in its interscholastic athletic programs; and
(h) The obligation that the school accepts in good faith the decisions of the Association.
3. I understand, that if chosen to host a postseason interscholastic event, the facility my school uses as the host site meets or exceeds the minimums set forth by
Policy.
4. I understand that this school may be elected to continuing membership effective with the 2013-14 school year only by a majority vote of the FHSAA Board of
Directors at its annual year-end meeting.
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Signature of Principal (REQUIRED) Date