Functions and Activities
As the legal parent or guardian, I am allowing my student, to participate in FCA activities. Prior to my student’s participation in such activities, I acknowledge that there are certain risks associated with the activities, including, by way of example, physical injury due to activity-related accidents, and physical injury due to transportation-related accidents, illness or even death. I give permission for my student to be transported in an authorized FCA vehicle to FCA activity locations. In addition, I acknowledge that there may be other risks inherent in these activities of which I may not be presently aware.
Release of Liability
By signing this Student Permission Waiver Form, I expressly warrant that the student named above is capable of withstanding both the physical and mental demands of the activities discussed above. I also expressly assume all risks of the student participating in the activities, whether such risks are known or unknown to me at this time. I further release the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and its leaders, employees, Officers, Directors, volunteers and agents from any claim that my student may have or that I may have against them as a result of injury or illness incurred during the course of participation in the activities. This release of liability is also intended to cover all claims that members of the student’s family or estate, heirs, representatives or assigns may have against this organization or its leaders, employees, volunteers or agents.
NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD’S NATURAL GUARDIAN
READ THIS FORM COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. YOU ARE AGREEING TO LET YOUR MINOR CHILD ENGAGE IN A POTENTIALLY DANAGEROUS ACTIVITY. YOU ARE AGREEING THAT, EVEN IF FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES USES REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING THIS ACTIVITY, THERE IS A CHANCE YOUR CHILD MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN DANGERS INHERENT IN THE ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED OR ELIMINATED. BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT AND YOUR RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES IN A LAWSUIT FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO YOUR CHILD OR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE RISKS THAT ARE A NATURAL PART OF THE ACTIVITY. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SIGN THIS FORM AND FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO LET YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IF YOU DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM.
INDEMNIFICATION AND HOLD HARMLESS I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless FCA and its leaders, employees, volunteers, or agents from any and all claims arising from my student’s participation in its activities and programs, or as a result of injury or illness of my student during such activities.
First Aid and Emergency Medical Treatment
I recognize that there may be occasions where the student named above may be in need of first aid or emergency medical treatment as a result of an accident, illness, or other health condition or injury. I do hereby give permission for agents of this organization to seek and secure any needed medical attention or treatment for the student named above including hospitalization, if in the agent’s opinion that such need arises. In doing so, I agree to pay all fees and costs arising from this action to obtain medical treatment. I give permission for camp trainer and camp professional medical staff to give over-the-counter medications as needed, as well as, attending physician(s) and other medical personnel to administer any needed medical treatment, including surgery, and again, I agree to pay for the medical treatment. I give permission for my student to be transported to a medical center in an emergency situation.
Release to Use Image and Likeness
On occasion, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) or its representatives takes photographs or makes an audio or videotape recording of children and/or adults involved in activities. Such photographs or video records may be used by staff and participants to remember the activities and participants. Local news organizations may hear of our activities or events, and our organization may invite or allow them to photograph or record our events for news reporting on special interest features. I consent to the use of any such audio or visual record of the student named above to be used, distributed, or displayed as agents of the organization see fit. This consent includes but is not limited to: photographs, videotape, and audio recordings. Furthermore, I give permission for the student to be interviewed by the news media, or for such photographs and other audio visual records to be used by the news media. In addition, such photographs and audio/visual recordings may be used in publications or advertising materials to let others know about our activities. These images may also be used by FCA or its agents to produce ministry resources for staff training, Camp or Campus Ministries, or other uses to promote the ministry of FCA. FCA may also make these materials available for sale to the public.
WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
The World Health Organization has declared the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) a worldwide pandemic.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in a Fellowship of Christian Athletes athletic program and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, 2. 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, 3. 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, 4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Fellowship of Christian Athletes and their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), 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.
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.
I represent that I am the parent/guardian of the attendee who is under 18 years of age. I have read the above Student Permission Waiver Form and am fully familiar with the contents thereof. I give permission for the student named above to participate in the activities of this organization, including any special events/activities described above. In consideration for allowing the participation of the student in these activities, I hereby consent to the Student Permission Waiver Form, including the Release of Liability above, on behalf of the student and agree that this Student Permission Waiver Form shall be binding upon me, my family, heirs, legal representatives, successors, and assigns.
