Eligibility

Requirement for Participation and Eligibility

Physical Examination 

A yearly physical examination is required.  The physical form must be completed by the physician and submitted to the athletic department.  The examination covers all sports for the entire school year, provided it was administered after May 1st.  The form will be kept on file at New Covenant Academy Athletic Department.

Emergency Medical Authorization

Each athlete’s parent/guardian shall complete Emergency Medical Authorization form giving permission for the treatment by a physician or hospital when a parent is not available.  This form will be kept with each head coach for availability at all practices and contests.

Insurance 

New Covenant Academy does not carry insurance to cover student athlete’s injuries.  Parents will need to complete the school’s insurance form acknowledging that they possess a family insurance plan

Parental Acknowledgement of Athletic Policies 

At the time a student begins practice for an athletic team; he or she will be presented with the Athletic Code of Conduct.  Each parent or guardian and athlete shall read the material and certify that they understand the eligibility rules and policies of New Covenant Academy.  The signed document will be kept on file at New Covenant Academy Athletic Department.

Missouri Sports High School Activities Association Compliance

NOTE:  In compliance with MSHAA-Missouri Sports High School Activities Association, NCA does not recruit students for the purposes of athletic competition.  Students transferring from other local schools must not compete for one year, or apply to MSHAA for a special circumstances waiver. (Details to be obtained from NCA's athletic director)