1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the activities, programs and events of Spartan Gymnastics (Spartan District) (collectively the "Activities"), the undersigned, being the Participant and the Parent/Guardian of the Participant (collectively the "Parties"), acknowledge and agrees to the following terms.
Disclaimer
2. Spartan Gymnastics, and its directors, officers, shareholders, employees, coaches, contractors, agents, volunteers, participants, and representatives (the "Organization") are not responsible for any injury, property damage, expense, loss of income, damage or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities.
Description of Risks
3. The Participant is aware that the Activities, may be extremely difficult and hazardous even for well-conditioned athletes under the most favorable conditions.
4. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation in the Activities, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death or damage. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
a) The risks, dangers and hazards particular to the Activities in which I am participating;
b) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques in gymnastics, rock climbing and slacklining;
c) Dryland training including weights, running and massage;
d) Vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements, quick turns and stops, and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
e) Exerting and/or stretching various muscle groups;
f) Collisions with walls, any gymnastics apparatus, floors or mats;
g) Falling, tumbling or hitting any gymnastics apparatus or obstacle course equipment, the floor, mats or other surfaces;
h) Physical contact with other participants (including spotters);
i) Failure to properly use any gymnastic apparatus;
j) Failure to participate within one's abilities;
k) Double bouncing, flipping, running and bouncing off walls;
l) The mechanical failure of any gymnastics apparatus and/or other installations grouped as rock climbing, slacklining, obstacle course and basketball equipment;
m) Spinal cord injuries which may render me or my child permanently paralyzed; and/or
n) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Organization's activities.
5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in Activities, the Parties agree:
a) That the Participant's physical condition has been verified to participant in the Activities by a medical doctor and no medical condition will be worsened by the Participant's participation in the Activities;
b) That the Participant has been adequately trained for the Activities;
c) To freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from the Participant's participation in the Activities.
Acknowledgement
6. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.
