MLSD Pay to Participate Guidelines
MLSD Pay to Participate Guidelines
The Madison Local Board of Education has instituted a pay to participate fee for all high school and middle school athletics. The fees are listed below:
Madison High School ATHLETICS
- $150 for the first sport
- $150 for the second
- $75 for the third
Madison Middle School ATHLETICS
- $100 for the first sport
- $100 for the second
- $50 for the third
NOTES
- A maximum of $600 per family has been set for High School and Middle School students.
- Payment can be made by cash, check, money order and/or online payment through Infinite Campus. There will be a charge of $25 for all returned checks.
- All payments by cash/checks for the Pay to Participate Athletic Fee must be made in the Main Offices at Madison High School or Madison Middle School.
- Each athlete will be assessed the appropriate amount for their 1st/2nd/ or 3rd sport from the roster list that is submitted to the athletic director on the date of the 1st official contest of the season.
- Once payment is made, there will be no refunds other than those listed under the “Refund Rules” below.
- Managers, statisticians & scorekeepers are excluded from Pay to Participate fees.
- An athlete will be charged for only 1 sport per season (primary sport) and is permitted to participate in a 2nd sport during the same season without another charge, e.g. a soccer player who is doing the kicking for the football team.
REFUND Rules:
- 100% refund if the athlete is injured and the injury occurs before the start of the competitive season. (Applies only if the athlete’s season is ended by injury per a doctor’s excuse.)
- 100% refund if the student moves out of the district prior to the first contest.
- No refund if the student/athlete is deemed academically ineligible.
- No refund if the student/athlete quits the team or is removed for disciplinary reasons.
NOTE: All athletic fees must be paid in full for the upcoming season before an athlete can participate for the season (1st scheduled contest).
A Paid Participation Fee does not guarantee that a student athlete will play. The control and determination of playing time will be determined by the coaching staff.
The Superintendent shall have final say over any discrepancies that may arise.