Payment policy
Rec Class Policy: I understand that classes are to be paid for in full at the time of registration. Unpaid accounts without response will be dropped within 24 hours of enrollment.
I understand that I will not receive make up classes, credits or refunds if my child misses class due to personal reasons, school functions, common illness or family affairs. This is provided only if BC Gymnastics cancels class.
I understand that refunds will be given only in the case of extended illness or injury with a doctor's note, or for classes canceled due to insufficient registration and a $5.00 rescheduling fee will be applied if I need to change a class after registration.
Checks should be made out to Baltimore County Gymnastics, Inc. I understand that there will be a $15.00 charge for all NSF checks and class spots will not be held without full payment.
LATE PICKUP FEES:
$10.00/PER CHILD 5-20 MINUTES LATE
$20.00/PER CHILD 21-30 MINUTES LATE
$30.00/PER CHILD 31 MINUTES OR MORE LATE
Team Payment Policy: All monthly fees (tuition and/or meet fees) are due by the 5th of the month. I understand that all outstanding fees will automatically be charged to the credit card on file for my account on the 6th of the month.
Assumption of Risk
In consideration of participating at BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC., I understand the nature of this Activity and that I and/or my child 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 or my child's actions, or inactions, those of others participating in the event, the conditions in which the event takes place, or the negligence of BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC its respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place; and that there may be other risks either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time, including exposure to ; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, cost, and damages I or my child incur as a result of participation in the Activity. I understand the importance of following the coach's instructions regarding technique, training, and other rules and agree to obey all instructions.
Release of Liability & Medical Treatment/emergencies
I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC., its respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the "RELEASEES" herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages, on my or my child's account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the "releasees" or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and future agree that if, despite this release, waiver of liability, and assumption of risk I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any loss, liability, damage, or cost, which any may incur as the result of such claim. I have read the RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect. I also agree to abide by the rules and policies as established by BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC. I agree to pick up my child(ren) promptly at the time set for the end of the program/activity from inside of the lobby of BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC. I understand my child's enrollment will be forfeited without refund if I am continually late for pick up.
I certify the student is covered by his/her own medical or accident insurance. The student has had a medical examination within the last 12 months and is in proper physical health and condition to participate in the sport of gymnastics. In the event of injury or illness, I authorize any adult representative of BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC to administer first aid, call for medical help and/or authorize medical treatment if I cannot be reached.
Covid-19
BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC cannot prevent you or your child(ren) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while utilizing BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S services or premises. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to utilize BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S services and/or enter onto BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S premises you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself and/or my children in order to utilize BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S services and enter BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S premises. These services are of such value to me and/or to my children, that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to utilize BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S services and premises in person
WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit against BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INCand its owners, officers, directors, managers, officials, trustees, agents, employees, or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to utilizing BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S services and premises. I understand that this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claim I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.
Team Social Media/Photo Release
For Competitive Team, I give permission for my daughter's name, and meet results to be published on the internet by USAG and it's member clubs. I give BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC permission to post my gymnast's photo on BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS, INC'S social media (Facebook and Instagram) and gym web sites.
Team Virtual Workouts
For competitive team parents/guardians, in consideration of my child being allowed to participate, in the home or outside, virtually in any prerecorded videos, and/or scheduled live online recreational or team training lessons, events and activities via Zoom or any other way presented and held by BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS INC. I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
• My child and or any other participants are physically and mentally able to participate in the BALTIMORE COUNTY GYMNASTICS INC virtual online training program, and I understand that any activity, such as gymnastics training activities, that involves motion creates the possibility of injury, and, I recognize the physical and mental requirements and risks involved.
• I understand that the online program includes instruction on the proper and safe way to train in the online class and will adhere to the safety protocols by the instructor or coach. I understand that I will have to supervise my child and any participants to ensure that anyone participating will properly and safely train according to the coach/instructor's guidance. This includes monitoring the participants for any adjustments to be made or to stop activities to avoid any potential injury. I recognize that it may be necessary to refuse or terminate any participant's participation if judged to be incapable of meeting the rigors or requirements of the Program. I accept the right to take such actions for the safety of any participants.
• To be respectful of others in any live online lessons, I will always be monitoring so that any participant uses utmost courtesy while in class and be mindful of our surroundings and mute if there are distractions around.
• This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for all participants, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liability incidents to my minor child's involvement or participation in these videotaped or live online programs as provided above, even if arising from the negligence of the (releasees), to the fullest extent permitted by law.
Team Handbook and PA Bylaws
For competitive team parents, I have read the Baltimore County Gymnastics Team Parents Handbook and the Parents Association Bylaws. I understand my commitment includes following the rules and policies of Baltimore County Gymnastics, as well as the fundraising and volunteer guidelines as described in the Parents Association Bylaws. I understand that I have the opportunity to propose amendments to the bylaws by following the procedure described in Article 14, Section 1 of the Bylaws.
Agreement
I have read in detail all above rules and policies.
