Parental Consent, Assumption of Risk, and Release
Girls Level 1 - Sat - 9:30am V2
Parental Consent
I am the legal guardian and hereby consent to Participant's participation in all programs offered by or done in coordination with Gateway Elite Gymnastics LLC, its owners, officers, employees, coaches, agents, teachers, and volunteers ("Gateway Elite"), whether at facilities owned or operated by Gateway Elite's or elsewhere ("Programs"). I recognize that participation in any or all of the Programs will include a variety of activities including without limitation dance, gymnastics, tumbling, trampoline activities, fitness, and/or martial arts, and other activities that such inherently have significant risks of injury as a result of many factors including but not limited to use of equipment, exposure to heights, lights, loud music, fast motions, being inverted, or coming into contact with hard or stationary structures.
Assumption of Risk
I understand that there are certain risks of injury inherent in the Programs, including permanent disability or death, and severe social and economic losses, which might result not only from the Participant's own actions, inactions or negligence, but action, inaction or negligence of others, the rules of the facility, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used and further, that there may be other unknown risks not reasonably foreseeable at this time, as well as in traveling and other related activities incidental to Participant's participation.
I further acknowledge, understand, appreciate and agree that participating may result in possible exposure to illnesses from infectious diseases, including, but not limited to MRSA, Influenza and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from negligence of the releases or others and assume full responsibility in participation and exposure.
Liability Release
With knowledge of the aforementioned risks, on behalf of Participant and myself, and all other persons with the ability to make a claim through or on behalf of the Participant, I hereby assume the risks of Participant's participation in the Programs, and hereby release Gateway Elite from all claims and/or liability for damages and/or injuries of any kind or nature suffered by Participant arising from or related to Participant's participation in the Programs. I understand that Gateway Elite is relying on the representations made herein, as well as this assumption of risk and release of liability, in agreeing to allow Participant to participate in the Programs. Accordingly, I further agree on behalf of myself, Participant and anyone claiming by or through me or Participant, that I shall hold harmless and fully indemnify the parties hereby released, including but not limited to Gateway Elite, from any and all claims, damages, costs, including attorney fees and causes of action which may arise from any cause made by me, or by, through, or on behalf of my child, even if the damages, injuries or death are caused in whole or by part by any of the persons or entities I hereby release.
I agree to advise the Participant of the risks, and to encourage the Participant to follow any safety rules and the coaches' instructions. I represent and warrant that there is now in place, and there will continue to be during all times that Participant is participating in the Programs, proper hospitalization, health, and accident insurance coverage, which I consider adequate for Participant considering their participation in the Programs.
This Parental Waiver and Consent Form shall be construed under and in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, without regard to its conflicts of law principles. Any claim or cause of action relating to this Agreement shall be brought in the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, Illinois or, if appropriate, in the Federal District Court for the Southern District of Illinois; and the parties hereby agree to submit to such jurisdiction.