WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of SWAG athletic program and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
Participation includes possible exposure to and illness 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; and,
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES 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 as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS SWAG their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, 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.
Assumption of Risk
In consideration of participating in gymnastics and/or other activities, I represent that I understand the nature of this activity and that I or any minors I enroll are qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I acknowledge that if I believe event conditions are unsafe, I will immediately discontinue participation in the activity.
I fully understand that this activity involves risks of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, which may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of the releases named below; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, cost, and damages I incur as a result of my participation in the activity.
Release of Liability
As the legal parent or guardian, I release and hold harmless SWAG, its owners and operators from any and all liability, claims, demands, and causes of action whatsoever, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by the participant and/or the undersigned, while in or upon the premises or any premises under the control and supervision of SWAG, its owners and operators or in route to or from any of said premises.
Agreement to Participate
I understand the risk of injury from other participants and various mats and obstacles in the gym. If my child or I are injured, and/or may require medical assistance, it is at our own expense. I expressly agree and promise to accept all risk existing in this activity. My participation or my child's participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the risk.
Medical Emergencies
I, the parent or legal guardian of the below indicated minor(s), fully understand that SWAG staff are not physicians or medical practitioners of any kind. With the foregoing in mind and in the event that any kind of injury or illness should occur to my child while on SWAG premises, I hereby authorize SWAG to render first aid as deemed necessary in their discretion and/or to seek medical assistance, including calling 911 or otherwise arranging for the transport of my child to an appropriate facility for treatment. Additionally, I hereby authorize any trained and licensed medical professional to administer emergency medical treatment to my child should injury or illness occur in my absence. I understand that SWAG will make every effort to promptly notify me of any such emergency.
Make-up Classes
MAKE UP CLASSES: DUE TO GOVERNMENT MANDATES AND RULES AND REGULATIONS DUE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC, OUR MAKE UP POLICY HAS CHANGED. Recreational classes will have a scheduled make-up class available that they can register for. More details forthcoming. There will be no make-ups for Team programs including Pre-Team and Emeralds. Initialing this statement means you understand that this has changed from our past policy and will be updated as the rules and regulations for the state change. There will be no refunds or prorated rates for missed classes at this time.
Tuition and Drop Policy
All students currently enrolled in classes at SWAG must have a credit card on file. Tuition payments can be made with alternative forms of payment, however, parents and or guardians are responsible for making tuition payments in full before the first day of the upcoming session. If full payment is not received by the second week of classes, you will be charged a $10 late fee, and your child may be pulled from his or her class. Recreational gymnasts' tuition is collected on a four week payment schedule. Team gymnast payments are due once a month by the 1st of every month. If you are planning to drop your child from classes at SWAG, notice needs to be given by parent or guardian to the front desk before the session payment is due. You will not be refunded your tuition if notice of dropping your child's class is not received before tuition is due.
Safety in gym
No students are allowed on the floors or the equipment until their class begins. If your child is not enrolled in any gymnastics class at SWAG, they are not permitted on the floors or the equipment. If your child is found on the equipment or on the floors without the supervision of a SWAG employee, your child will be asked to leave the gym area. I, as a parent or guardian, understand that any injuries that occur before or after class time due to my negligence are my responsibility and Southern Washington Academy of Gymnastics (SWAG) cannot be held accountable.
Photo Release
Please note that students may be photographed or video taped for promotional purposes. These photos and videos may appear on our SWAG website, Facebook page, Instagram, and/or on our entry slideshow. The child's name may be posted, but other personal information will not be given out. Photos and videos of your child will not be used without your prior consent.
