Fort Mill Parks and Recreation

GENERAL RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND COVID FOR MINOR PARTICIPANTS*

IN CONSIDERATION OF my child/ward being allowed to participate in any way in the Town of Fort Mill/Town of Fort Mill Parks and Recreation related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) to my child from the activities involved in these programs are significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,

1. FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my child's participation; and,

2. I willingly agree to comply with the program's stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my child's readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

3. I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Town of Fort Mill/Town of Fort Mill Parks and Recreation; its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event ("Releasees"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child's involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. I, the parent/guardian, assert that I have explained to my child/ward: the risks of the activity, his/her responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations and that my child/ward understands this agreement. I, FOR MYSELF, MY SPOUSE, AND CHILD/WARD, HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

Photography Waiver

I hereby grant permission, without reservation, to the Fort Mill Parks and Recreation Department, the unqualified right and permission to take and to use photographs and/or sounds image/recordings of me or that of a child of whom I am the legal guardian, and to describe same for the promotion of announcing, advertising and marketing the activities of the Fort Mill Parks and Recreation Department. I fully understand that no monetary payment will be made to me for such uses as described above.

I release Fort Mill Parks and Recreation Department, its officers, directors, agents, employees, volunteers, licensees, assigners, successor and those acting upon their authority, from all claims which I may have, or might have, for any cause of action arising out of the taking and/or use of the photographs and/or sound/image recordings.

Parents Code of Conducts

I hereby pledge to provide positive support, care, and encouragement for my child participating in youth sports by following this PAYS Parents

Code of Ethics:

I will encourage good sportsmanship by demonstrating positive support for all players, coaches, and officials at every game, practice, or other youth sports event.

I will place the emotional and physical well-being of my child ahead of a personal desire to win.

I will insist that my child play in a safe and healthy environment.

I will require that my child's coach be trained in the responsibilities of being a youth sports coach and that the coach upholds the Coaches Code of Ethics.

I will support coaches and officials working with my child, in order to encourage a positive and enjoyable experience for all.

I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, and alcohol, and will refrain from their use at all youth sports events.

I will remember that the game is for youth - not for adults.

I will do my very best to make youth sports fun for my child.

I will help my child enjoy the youth sports experience by doing whatever I can, such as being a respectful fan, assisting with coaching, or providing transportation.

I will ask my child to treat other players, coaches, fans, and officials with respect regardless of race, sex, creed, or ability.

I will read the National Standards for Youth Sports and do what I can to help all youth sports organizations implement and enforce them.

BY CLICKING ON THE AGREE BUTTON, YOU ARE AGREEING AND ACKNOWLEDGING THAT THIS IS VALID AND BINDING UPON YOU TO THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS A HANDWRITTEN SIGNATURE.

The contact will be automatically added to the class as a registrant if someone drops out from a full class.