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Rocky Central Men and Women’s GS and SL Timed Training Project On-­‐Snow November 29th & 30th, 2014 Hello all,
Based on your performance at the 2014 U16 and U14 Rocky Central Regional Championships, you
are invited to a Regional Training Opportunity. This project is an extension of the Regional Alpine
Development Department (RADD) progression for the upcoming season.
This project is designed to supplement the fall training camps happening throughout Colorado. It is a
unique opportunity for the U16s in the Rocky Central Region to work together and train in a Regional
Training Group (RTG) environment.
Project Dates:
November 29th & 30th, 2014
Venue:
USST Training Venue at Copper Mountain Resort, CO
Project Goals:
• Bring the top-performing U16s to work together in head-to-head GS and SL training.
• Familiarize younger athletes with the USST Training facilities and elite training
environments.
• Use timed training to help younger athletes see their progress over a series of runs.
• Create a Rocky Central team environment at the U16 level.
• Supplement the athletes’ holiday training camps at nearby resorts
Project Content:
• Directed Warm up
• GS or SL Course Inspection
• Timed Runs
• Cool down
• Brief meeting at the end of the day/session
Schedule:
A training time and meeting place will be communicated to your coach prior to November 29th.
Staff:
Ian Dunlop, Rocky/Central Region Development Coach, Project Leader
TBA x 6 (Club coach staff, please contact Ian Dunlop, (435) 714-8720, if interested)
Invited Athletes:
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Regional Training Group (RTG) Athletes
o http://alpine.usskiteam.com/alpine-programs/regions/rockycentral-region/ click on
your division tab and look under selections for RTG Athlete list
o Y.O.B. Athletes 1999 and 2000
YOB 1999 Top 30 result in the GS and/or SL race at 2014 U16 RC Regional
Championships
YOB 2000 Top 15 result Men and Top 10 result Women in a GS and/or SL run at 2014
U14 RC Regional Championships
Discretionary, must be submitted from coach to RC Regional Coach, Ian Dunlop
First 15 men and 15 women to register online at MyUSSA, submit paperwork and releases will
be enrolled.
Travel: Not included and is the responsibility of the athletes.
Lodging: Not included and is the responsibility of the athletes.
Training Fee: Training fee is $25 per day. Tickets are free with access to the lift and training
area. Cancellations within 1 week of event will not be refunded.
Forms:
Please read all of the enclosed information carefully, complete and return the releases and USSA
paperwork by November 24th. Please scan/email or fax completed paper work to Darlene Nolting –
Rocky Mountain Division Manager at [email protected] or Fax: (435) 940-2828.
If you prefer to send via US mail, please mail it with the project name on it, to:
ATTN: Darlene Nolting, 1 Victory Lane, PO Box 100, Park City, UT 84060
Paperwork Checklist:
o Registration online using your MyUSSA account > Athlete Event Registration > U16 TT
o Regional Medical Release Form
o Regional Team Agreement and Hold Harmless Agreement
o Copper Mountain Resort Release, “no release, no pass, no training.”
Please note that it is National, as well as Regional, policy to require paperwork to be completed prior
to the day of training or services will not be rendered. If paperwork is not received prior to this event,
athletes will then forfeit their spot at the camp in order to allow for another athlete to participate in
their place. For questions regarding this policy, please call Ian Dunlop at (435) 714-8720.
Athletes:
You must be healthy, free of injuries and able to participate fully in all aspects of the on-snow and
conditioning training program. This includes free-skiing, gate training, strength training, running,
jumping, agility, calisthenics, flexibility training and games.
Equipment:
Please make sure that your equipment conforms to USSA regulations.
Miscellaneous:
-All athletes participating in USSA projects must complete some form of concussion screening
program/service prior to attendance and supply the contact information for this service. This is a part
of project registration in case it is necessary to help a medical physician determine skiing status in
case of a possible head trauma resulting in a concussion. This information may be helpful as a tool by
a medical physician towards when a return to training and physical activities may begin. Coaches will
not diagnose severity of a head trauma as the law dictates a certified medical physician is required to
make such diagnosis.
-In an emergency, please call Ian Dunlop at (435) 714-8720
USSA Regional Alpine Development Department
2014-2015 Team Agreement
Team Rules
Members of USSA teams attending competitions on the national quota, traveling with or as part of a competition trip organized by the
USSA Regional Development Staff, or attending any training camp or project as part of a USSA Group are required to abide by the
USSA Code of Conduct.
Additionally, team members agree to:
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Pay in full the project fee before the first day of arrival of the project, unless a payment plan is worked out at the time that the
team is named;
Fully participate in the organized accommodations;
Attend all team meetings and training activities on time and fully prepared;
Observe any curfew established by the coaching staff;
Not use or possess illegal drugs;
Not illegally use or possess alcohol;
Not use or possess alcohol in the team accommodations, the team vehicles, or in the presence of team members who are not
of legal age;
Reside in the room to which they are assigned and will share responsibility with their roommates for damages, cleaning
charges, and rule violations that occur in the room when it is not possible to establish individual responsibility;
Observe any additional rules established by the head coach of the project
Be filmed and photographed and to have his/her image and voice otherwise recorded in any media by the USSA’s official
photographer(s), film crew(s), and video crew(s) and by any other entity authorized by USSA and grants to USSA the
irrevocable, fully paid up, worldwide right and license to use, and to authorize third parties to use, in all media, Athlete name,
likeness, picture, voice, and biographical information for: (1) news and information purposes; (2) promotion of USSA and the
specific competitions in which Athlete competes; (3) promotion of USSA through its fundraising mission; and (4) to support
USSA’s educational and philanthropic efforts through the production of educational and training videos, DVDs and other
media.
Violations of these rules may result in suspension from the team and in loss of the opportunity to participate in future teams or quota
team preparation or competition projects.
Agreement
I, the undersigned USSA competitor, have reviewed these rules and the “USSA Code of Conduct,” and agree to abide by it and all
applicable rules and procedures during in my participation in any national training or competition project during the current season. I
agree that a violation of the rules may result in my immediate suspension from a team, and in the loss of all team services including
representation at Team Captains’ and Jury meetings, training, housing, meals, and transportation. I realize that I will receive no refund
for the unused portion of these services. If suspended, I will be prepared to make whatever arrangements are necessary in order to
continue to compete in the event and/or return home. I realize that actions that are violations of the law may result in my arrest and that
it will be my responsibility in such a case to notify my parents or legal guardians and/or to make such arrangements as may be
necessary for my release and return home. This agreement shall be valid for all projects in the 2014-2015 training and competition
season.
Athletes under 18 years of age must have the following section signed by either parents or legal guardians, if applicable. We, the
undersigned, parents or legal guardians of the above Athlete, having read and understood the above, agree to allow our child to
participate in USSA training or competition teams. We understand and agree that if our child violates these rules and procedures,
he/she may be immediately suspended from the USSA project with the loss of all team services and without refund of fees paid. We
agree that in any case where our child’s actions result in his/her arrest, that sole responsibility for notifying us rests with our child and
the local law enforcement officials, and that we, and not USSA or USSA Western Region, are solely responsible for such actions as
may be required to secure his/her release and return home. This agreement shall be valid for all projects in the 2014-2014 training and
competition season.
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Athlete Signature
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Parent or Guardian Signature
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Athlete Name
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Date
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Date
Please include with other project documentation and send to: USSA Regional Alpine Development, USSA/Darlene Nolting, PO Box 100, 1 Victory Lane, Park City UT 84060 Fax: 435.940.2828
USSA Regional Alpine Development Department 2014-­‐2015 Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement For and in consideration of the provision of ski racing instruction and training by USSA, I
________________________ (“athlete”), and if athlete is under the age of 18 years, the parents or legal guardians
of athlete, do hereby covenant and agree on behalf of ourselves, to hold harmless, release, defend, and indemnify
USSA and any of its employees, or volunteer workers of and from any and all claims arising from athletes participation in USSA
Regional events, including, but not limited to racing instruction, racing competition, or traveling to and from races or training camps. We
specifically represent that we have read and have understood that this release is intended to serve as a general release of all legal
claims against USSA and USSA/Regional Alpine Development projects, is to be construed as broadly as possible in favor of USSA,
and releases USSA from all claims, including, but not limited to, those arising from the negligence of USSA itself.
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Athlete Signature
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Date
If Athlete is under the age of 18 years, a parent or legal guardian’s signature must be affixed here:
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Parent or Guardian Signature
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Date
USSA Insurance Policy
FIS and USSA rules require that competitors be covered by valid and sufficient accident insurance. The racer must carry proof of this
insurance and have it available at each race or camp so that prompt medical care can be obtained, if ever needed.
Agreement
We have read and understood the Insurance Policy statement. The insurance policy listed on the Medical Release meets the
requirements of the USSA Insurance Policy and will be maintained in force while the competitor is involved in a USSA camp or team or
while participating in any event on a USSA quota. We agree that we are responsible for any and all medical charges and we agree that
we will promptly reimburse USSA for any expenses that they or their coaches incur on behalf of the competitor.
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Athlete Signature
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Date
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Parent or Guardian Signature
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Date
Please include with other project documentation and send to: USSA Regional Alpine Development, USSA/Darlene Nolting, PO Box 100, 1 Victory Lane, Park City UT 84060 Fax: 435.940.2828
Regional Alpine Development Department
2014-2015 Medical Release
Athlete Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Birth date
Athlete Email
Athlete Cell
Parent
Parent
Cell Phone
Cell Phone
Home Phone
Home Phone
Work Phone
Work Phone
E Mail
E Mail
Insurance Coverage
Company
Identification #
Policy Number
Expiration Date
Medical History
Allergies
Medication
Baseline Concussion Information
Other Medical Information
Foreign Coverage (for athletes traveling outside the U.S.)
We have verified with our insurance company that this policy is effective for care in foreign countries.
Any additional information necessary is attached to this form. Our son/daughter will travel with a means
of payment for medical services (e.g. credit card).
Athlete Medical Release
Athlete or Parent, if Athlete is under the age of 18 years, hereby authorizes USSA to secure hospital,
medical, surgical and dental care or treatment and/or procedures for the above named athlete. Parent
also consents that in the event of injury to the athlete, coaches can authorize that athlete to receive
care, treatment and/or procedures, under the instructions and directions of the licensed physicians on
call at the emergency room of the nearest hospital or emergency facility. USSA shall notify Parent at
the earliest possible time before, during or after such care, treatment and/or procedures are authorized.
Parent knowingly and voluntarily consents in advance to such care, treatment and or procedures to
encourage the physicians and USSA to exercise their best judgment as to the requirements of such
care, treatment and/or procedures. Parent specifically holds harmless and indemnifies USSA of and
from any and all costs and/or claims of any nature arising out of the provision of such care, treatment
and/or procedure.
Athlete Signature
Date
Parent or Guardian Signature
Date
USSA Regional Alpine Development, USSA/Darlene Nolting, PO Box 100, 1 Victory Lane, Park City UT 84060 Fax: 435.940.2828
COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT – MOUNTAIN SPORTS RELEASE
SKI AND RIDE SCHOOL, WOODWARD COPPER AND COMPETITION/RACE ACTIVITIES
WARNING, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
“Adult” means the undersigned adult participant taking part in any Copper Resort - Mountain Sports Activity, being at least 18 years old,
signing on behalf of himself/herself and/or the undersigned parent or legal guardian, being at least 18 years old, signing on behalf of the
minor named below (“Minor”) so that the minor will be permitted to participate in an Activity. “Undersigned” means the Adult and Minor collectively. The person actually taking part in the Activity is referred to herein as “Participant”. “Activity” means participation in any or all
activities at Copper Mountain Resort and any sponsored off site programs. An Activity includes but is not limited to skiing,
snowboarding, free skiing, skiing and snowboarding competitions, races, race training, all Ski and Ride School programs, all Woodward
Copper programs, all Competition Department programs, instructional activities or events, other special events, demonstrations and
performances, strength and endurance training, tubing, swimming, on mountain air bag use, skateboarding, in-line skating, use of
skateboards, scooters, longboards, parkboards, parkskis, snowbikes, trampolines, slackline, tumbling, stunting, being spotted, use of
foam boards, trampoline boards, trampoline skis, foam pits and air bags, ramps, rails, boxes, bowls, half-pipes, spotting rigs,
skier/snowboarder extraction units, trampoline/ bungee, jumps, digglers, BMX and mountain bikes and/or any other uses of the venues,
facilities, activities, or equipment of Copper Mountain Resort (the “Resort”). UNDERSIGNED AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT APPLIES FOR EACH AND EVERY DAY PARTICIPANT ENGAGES IN ANY
ACTIVITY DURING THE 2014-2015 SKI SEASON AND PRE AND POST SEASON TRAINING WITHOUT REQUIRING
UNDERSIGNED TO SIGN AN ADDITIONAL FORM FOR EACH DAY AND/OR EACH ACTIVITY UNTIL UNDERSIGNED REVOKE IT
IN WRITING AND THAT WRITING IS ACCEPTED IN A WRITING SIGNED BY THE RESORT’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE.
Risks of Activity. Undersigned agree and understand that participating in the Activity is inherently dangerous, and Undersigned fully
realize the dangers and risks of participating in the Activity, which dangers and risks include, without limitation, THE RISK OF
PHYSICAL INJURY AND/OR DEATH. The Colorado Ski Safety Act defines a "skier" as any person using a ski area for the purpose of
skiing, which includes, without limitation, sliding downhill or jumping on snow or ice on skis, a toboggan, a sled, a tube, a snowbike, a
snowboard or any other device; or for the purpose of using any of the facilities of a ski area, including but not limited to ski slopes and
trails, and terrain parks. UNDER COLORADO LAW, A SKIER ASSUMES THE RISK OF ANY INJURY TO PERSON OR PROPERTY
RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE INHERENT DANGERS AND RISKS OF SKIING AND MAY NOT RECOVER FROM ANY SKI AREA
OPERATOR FOR ANY INJURY RESULTING FROM ANY OF THE INHERENT DANGERS AND RISKS OF SKIING. In addition to the
inherent dangers, OTHER DANGERS AND RISKS, including, without limitation, falls from heights and level surfaces both inside and
outside facilities, drops, high elevation, marked and unmarked obstacles, avalanches, wildlife encounters, slick or uneven surfaces,
objects and surfaces covered with ice and snow, falling trees and limbs, unstable ice and snow, rugged mountainous terrain,
dehydration, overexertion, acts of other skiers, equipment malfunction, encounters with snowmobiles and/or other motor vehicles and
equipment; lift loading, unloading, and riding; separation from instructors, coaches or groups; limited access to and/or delay of medical
attention; mental distress from participation in the Activity; and negligence of others. Dangers and risks also include the decisionmaking and conduct of ski area operator employees, including, but not limited to, the risk that a coach, instructor, or counselor may
misjudge participants abilities, conditioning, or misjudge weather, terrain, snow conditions, route selection, location, or some aspect of
Participant’s mental, emotional, or physical condition that may make a certain portion of the Activity appropriate or inappropriate for
Participant. Undersigned further understands that coaching or other supervised participation in an Activity does not in any way eliminate
the dangers and risks of an Activity. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, ADULT ACKNOWLEDGES, UNDERSTANDS AND
AGREES THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, ADULT FOR HIM/HER SELF AND, IF APPLICABLE, ON BEHALF OF MINOR, IS
VOLUNTARILY ASSUMING ALL DANGERS AND RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN AN ACTIVITY, INHERENT OR OTHERWISE,
AND IS WAIVING RIGHTS, AND RELEASING CLAIMS IN CONNECTION WITH DANGERS AND RISKS ABOVE AND BEYOND
THOSE ADDRESSED BY THE ACT.
Participant accepts the responsibility of maintaining control at all times while participating in the Activity. Adult agrees to read, to have
Minor read and, if necessary explain to Minor all posted signs and warnings including instructions on use of lifts and equipment and
Undersigned agree that Participant will obey those signs and warnings located on the property or at any facility or premises of the
Resort and to obey instructions from Resort’s staff. Adult agrees and understands that Minor will be using ski lifts without a ski
instructor, coach, Resort representative or other adult present. Undersigned understand that Participant must have the physical
dexterity and knowledge to safely load, ride and unload the lifts. Undersigned understand that entering or skiing in a “CLOSED” area is illegal and more dangerous to Participant and others than skiing in open areas of the ski area. Undersigned understand that, although
Participant may be wearing a helmet, a helmet cannot guarantee Participant’s safety and no helmet can protect the wearer against all potential head injuries or prevent injury to the wearer’s face, neck or spinal cord. UNDERSIGNED FURTHER AGREES THAT ANY
MINOR PARTICIPATING IN SKI SCHOOL PROGRAMS, ANYONE REGARDLESS OF AGE PARTICIPATING IN WOODWARD SKI/
RIDE AND SKATE BOARDING ACTIVITIES/FREE STYLE TERRAIN PARK PROGRAMS OR ANYONE PARTICIPATING IN A
COMPETITION/RACE EVENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A HELMET APPROPRIATE FOR THE SPORT.
Undersigned agree to inspect all equipment and facilities before use and ask questions of Resort employees if Participant does not fully
understand how to use the equipment and facilities, undersigned accepts equipment and facilities in their "AS IS" condition. As a
participant in the Activity, Participant may be involved in jumps, racing, boardercross, race training, competition, performance,
demonstration, free style skiing or special event programs. Undersigned recognize, understand and agree that participation in such
programs is more hazardous and dangerous than recreational skiing. The Undersigned further agree that as a participant in jumps,
racing, competition, performance demonstration, free style or special event program, Participant is a competitor at all times, whether
warming up, practicing for competition, free skiing or in competition. Participant agrees that, prior to any training, competition, event, or
race, Participant shall always conduct a reasonable inspection of the training, competition, event or race course and make his/her own
decision about whether to participate, given the conditions at the time and taking into account, without limitation, Participant’s skill level and experience in courses or venues of similar difficulty. Undersigned understand, agree and represent that Participant will always
engage in reasonable inspection and decision-making pertaining to participation in any Activity. Undersigned freely assume all risk of
all course and venue conditions including but not limited to course/ venue design, construction, layout, terrain, jumps, features and
obstacles and course maintenance. Participant may be involved in travel to and from an Activity or events over snow or ice covered
roads in inclement weather and Undersigned accept such risks. Where Participant is involved in Woodward programs, Undersigned
agree that Participant may attend offsite outings or field trips planned by Resort unless and until Undersigned notifies Resort in writing
that Undersigned does not wish for Participant, if a Minor, to participate in a field trip or offsite outing. Undersigned further understand
that Participant will travel in Resort vehicles within and outside of Summit County, Colorado for field trips and offsite outings.
By signing this Agreement Adult on his/her own behalf and, if applicable, on behalf of Minor acknowledges the risks and
dangers associated with the Activity and the use of the Resort’s facilities generally and, as a condition to Participant
engaging in any Activity and agrees to (1) ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY OR DEATH to Participant while or as a
result of participating in any Activity; (2) WAIVE, RELEASE, and NOT SUE, MAKE ANY CLAIMS OR FILE ANY ACTIONS
against Powdr-Copper Mountain LLC, Powdr-Woodward PA LLC, Powdr Corp., the United States and The Village at Copper
Association, Inc., and each of their insurance carriers, subsidiaries, affiliates, officers, directors, shareholders, members,
representatives, assignees, employees, volunteers and agents, as well as any Activity sponsors and Equipment
manufacturers and distributors (collectively, the “Indemnified Parties”) that are based on, arise or result from, in whole or in part, participation in any Activity; and (3) INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES HARMLESS, from any
and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, losses or liabilities whatsoever arising from or related to participation in
any Activity and any loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by Participant or caused to others or their
property by Participant. Undersigned agree to pay all costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and disbursements, incurred by any Indemnified Party in defending an investigation, claim or suit brought by, on behalf of, against, or as a result of
Undersigned.
Undersigned gives Resort or any third party authorized by Resort, including, without limitation, any sponsors of the Resort, permission
to take and use photographs, video recordings, or movies of Participant taken during an Activity for any purpose in promoting the
Resort or Resort activities in print, brochures, advertisements, films or videos and on broadcast presentations of any sort. Undersigned
further agrees and provides permission for Woodward and Copper to copy and retain any photos, video, voice, film, or any other digital
media resulting from the Woodward Digital Media Programs.
Resort has the right to confiscate tickets or passes or revoke the privileges conferred by a ticket/pass where in the sole judgment of its
representative, Participant acts inappropriately in any fashion. A ticket/pass is NOT TRANSFERABLE and CANNOT BE RESOLD. A
ticket/pass may be confiscated with no re-issue, if in the sole judgment of a Resort representative; it is used in a fraudulent, reckless or
dangerous manner. Reissued passes may be subject to a replacement fee. Undersigned acknowledge their affirmative duty to
immediately notify Resort if Participant's ticket/pass is lost or stolen.
Adult warrants that Participant is physically capable of safely participating in the Activity and is in good health. For those participants
involved in Ski and Ride/ Woodward programs Adult agrees there are no special needs of participant which has not been disclosed in
writing to the Resort. Undersigned authorize the Indemnified Parties and/or their authorized personnel to call for medical care for
Participant, or to transport Participant to a medical facility or hospital if, in the opinion of such personnel, medical attention is needed.
Adult consents to care given to Participant by an emergency care provider or under the instruction and direction of a licensed physician.
Reasonable efforts will be made to contact Adult when care is undertaken for Minor. Undersigned agree that upon Participant’s
transport to any such medical facility, ambulance or hospital that the Indemnified Parties shall not have any further responsibility for
Participant. Further, Undersigned agree to pay all costs associated with such medical care and related transportation provided for
Participant and shall indemnify and hold harmless the Indemnified Parties from any costs incurred therein.
In consideration for accessing the facilities of the Resort, ADULT agrees for him/herself and MINOR that ALL claims arising from or
related to any Activity, including injury to person or property and/or death shall be GOVERNED BY COLORADO LAW, without regard
to conflicts of law principles, and that EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION shall be in the District Court of Summit County, Colorado or
in Federal Court for the State of Colorado. UNDERSIGNED VOLUNTARILY AND IRREVOCABLY WAIVE ANY OBJECTION TO
SUCH LAW AND JURISDICTION. This Agreement shall be binding to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any provision of this
Agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining terms shall be enforceable. WITHOUT PARENT OR GUARDIAN SIGNATURE
PARTICIPANT, UNDER PENALTY OF FRAUD, REPRESENTS THAT HE/SHE IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE. THE
UNDERSIGNED PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN REPRESENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGES THAT HE/SHE IS ENTITLED TO AND
IS SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF MINOR AND THAT MINOR WILL BE BOUND BY ALL THE TERMS OF THIS
AGREEMENT. UNDERSIGNED UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT IF THIS AGREEMENT IS NOT SIGNED ON BEHALF OF
MINOR, MINOR WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN ANY ACTIVITIES.
This Agreement shall be binding upon Undersigneds’ assignees, subrogors, distributors, heirs, next of kin, executors and personal representatives. UNDERSIGNED HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT, UNDERSTANDS ITS CONTENTS AND SIGNS IT
WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SIGNIFICANCE.
Today’s Date______________________, 20____
Male □ Female □ Birth date________________________
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Printed Name of Participant
Signature of Participant
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If Minor Participant - Printed Name of Parent/Legal Guardian
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Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
Date
Date
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Address
Zip Code
Telephone
e-mail address
Emergency Contact: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Printed Name
Telephone
name/relation
Group/Team Affiliation_____________________________________________________________________________________