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Old Mon Aug 04, 2008, 03:40pm
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Originally Posted by Tim C
In the upcoming November issue of "High School Today" there is a legal column written by Lee Green (Baker University Professor of Law) that covers this issue.

There is no such thing as a waiver of liability concerning high school rules. In any sport, at any level, if NFHS Rules are used there can be no waiver. It is not legal to do so.

The attempt at a waiver places the official in the position of responsibility.

Do not accept this practice.

Regards,
Thank you, Tim. This is exactly what an attorney told our group.
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