RELEASE OF LIABILITY FOR PARTICIPANTS (READ BEFORE SIGNING)

IN CONSIDERATION OF their child/athlete, being allowed to participate in any way in the JLC Regional Committees, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

• The risk of injury to my child/athlete from the activities involved in these programs is significant, including the potential for permanent disability and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
• I FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD/athlete, KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE PARTICIPANTS/PARENTS or others, and assume full responsibility for my child/athlete’s participation; and,
• 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/athlete’s readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child/athlete and notify the nearest official immediately; and,
• I, for myself, my spouse, my child/athlete, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NC Hub committee; 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, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property incident to my child/athlete’s involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• I HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above participants/athletes/parents from any and all liabilities incident to my child’s/athlete's involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• I understand that since the tournament is scheduled during the long weekend, game schedules will be compressed and kids are expected to play games with very little or no time between consecutive games.
• I acknowledge the inherent risks, dangers, and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, premises defects, defective equipment, or lack of supervision and officiating, and understand it is impossible to guarantee absolute safety in youth sports.

WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19

• Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
• I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE PARTICIPANTS or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
• I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation regarding infectious diseases. If I observe any hazard during participation, I will withdraw and inform an official immediately; and,
• I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the NC HUB committee, their officers, coaches, team managers, volunteering parents, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“Participants”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
• All participants, parents, volunteers, coaches, and officials are required to have medical insurance. The league is not responsible for any medical or other incidents occurring during participation.

Photo/Video Authorization

I hereby give my consent for JLC Regional committee to use any photos/videos of myself and/or my child for brochures, flyers, websites, and other promotional and instructional materials. All such media remain the property of the JLC Regional committee. I also agree that pictures, videos, and scorecards associated with the NC HUB can be used for promotional and marketing purposes.

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions of this waiver to my child/athlete, including the risks and responsibilities for protection against communicable diseases. My child/athlete understands and accepts these risks. I, for myself, my spouse, and my child/athlete, do consent and agree to the releases above and indemnify and hold harmless all Participants, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.