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Read the following carefully and sign below.
Note: A parent/guardian must sign below on behalf of students under 18 years of age. If student is a minor, parent/guardian agrees to read this form with the student.

In consideration of my participation in Sokol classes, events, competitions and activities, I agree to be bound by each of the following:

Eligibility:
I agree to comply with the rules of Sokol Baltimore.

Readiness to Participate:
I will only participate in the Unit and the District of the American Sokol classes, events, competitions and activities for which I believe I am physically and psychologically prepared. Prior to participation, I will have practiced my exercises and I will perform by myself only those exercises, which I have accomplished to the degree of confidence necessary to assure I can perform them and without injury.

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1. Only a parent/guardian or authorized adult will be allowed to pick up a student from practice. In the space above, parents/guardians may provide a list of other adults they authorize to pick up their child. The instructor must be informed by the beginning of class if someone other than a parent/ guardian will be picking up the student and the child will only be dismissed to an adult on the authorized list.

2. A parent/guardian or authorized adult will accompany children into the gym and remain together in the waiting area until greeted by the coach. Parents are encouraged, but not required, to remain at Sokol for the duration of each class.

3. Children will not be dismissed from the building until a parent, guardian or authorized adult is present inside the waiting area and greeted again by the coach.

4. Any individual picking up a child should be prepared to show valid identification if asked by a staff member or volunteer for any reason. If ID is unavailable or if the individual refuses to show ID, the student will not be dismissed until staff are able to speak with a Director for further instruction.

5. Parents will accompany children requiring assistance to the bathroom. Staff/volunteers are not able to assist in toileting.

I understand that Sokol coaches and staff have my/my child's safety in their best interest. I acknowledge and agree that safety procedures set forth by Sokol Baltimore will be adhered to. I understand that not adhering to the safety policies could result in the dismissal from the program and a refund may not be issued.

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I am fully aware of and appreciate the risks, including the risk of catastrophic injury, paralysis and even death, as well as other damages and losses associated with participation in gymnastic activities and events. I further agree that the Unit and the District of the American Sokol, along with the employees, agents, officers and directors of the Unit and the District of the American Sokol shall not be liable for any losses or damages occurring as a result of my participation in the event, except where such loss or damage is the result of the intentional or reckless conduct of one of the organizations or individuals identified above.

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I hereby give consent to Sokol Baltimore to provide, through a medical staff of its choice, customary medical/athletic training attention, transportation, and emergency medical services as warranted in the course of my child's participation.

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Photos of Sokol participants (classes and events) may be taken and used for promotional purposes. I give permission for photos and likenesses of myself and /or minor children to be used by Sokol Baltimore and its agents for purposes of advertising, marketing and publicity - including but not limited to brochures, fliers, website, social media sites and print ads.

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Rescheduling:
Please choose carefully when enrolling in a class. Once the session has started, rescheduling can be very disruptive for the individual student and for the class. Within the first 2 weeks, changes may be made in certain circumstances (space permitting) and are subject to approval by the Board of Instructors. There will be no class changes after the second week of each session.

Missed Classes/Make-ups:
Regular class attendance is suggested to maintain continued development in gymnastics. There are NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS for missed classes. One make-up per session is offered with no questions asked. Additional make-ups are only afforded to children who missed class due to illness, injury, funeral, school obligation, or religious holiday. Due to class ratio and class conformity issues, Sokol will no longer offer make up classes during another class. Make ups must be scheduled via our website in an age appropriate drop-in class (space permitting). Drop-in classes will appear on the schedule in the last 4 weeks of the session. Send us an email indicating why a regular class was missed and which drop-in class will be used for the make-up. If we do not receive an email with this information, you may be charged for the additional class. Drop-in classes with less than 5 students enrolled as of 24 hours before class are subject to cancellation. Students and families will be notified via email in the event of a cancellation.

What to Wear:
For the safety and comfort of your kids, please adhere to the following guidelines for clothing and accessories.
*Girls: leotards or unitards, tight athletic shorts/pants with leotard are permitted
*Boys: shorts and t-shirts
*No dresses, skirts, or loose fitting clothing
*No jeans or other types of pants with buttons, zippers or rivets
*No footed tights
*Bare feet are preferred, but socks are optional
*Long hair must be tied back
*No jewelry (dangly earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, anklets, etc)

Snow Days/Earthquakes, etc:
Sokol Baltimore follows Baltimore City Public School's closing decisions. We will provide an announcement via email and on our website if the facility is going to be closed. If your class is cancelled due to our facility closing, you will be afforded a make up during an age-appropriate drop-in class of the same session.

Lateness:
Students who arrive 15 minutes past the start of class will be unable to participate.

Valuables:
Valuable items should not be brought to the gym. Sokol Baltimore will not be held responsible for any items lost or stolen. Please check to make sure you have all your child's belongings before leaving the gym.

Visitors:
Please supervise siblings who are observing classes. Under no circumstances are children or parents who are not participating allowed on the gym floor. Please feel free to approach our instructors with questions, but please do so at the end of class.

Students Behavior During Class:
Students being disruptive will be taken out of class. Our motto: Safety first!!

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I understand that payment must be paid in full prior to participation in class. A valid credit card is required. A 10% processing fee will be charged for rejected payments.

Cancellations and Refunds:
There are no refunds for open gym. In-house credit may be given in certain situations if you signed up in advance,and won't be able to come. In those cases, send us an email at least 24 hours prior to an open gym to receive in-house credit.

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For adult athletes: I hereby verify by my signature below that I fully understand and accept each of the above conditions for participating in classes, events, competitions and activities conducted by the Sokol Baltimore and the District of the American Sokol.

For any athlete who is not yet 18 years old: As legal parent or guardian of this athlete, I hereby verify by my signature below that I fully understand and accept each of the above conditions for permitting my child to participate in classes, events, competitions and activities conducted by the Sokol Baltimore and the District of the American Sokol.