Willow Creek 1 Barracudas

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the ________________________ (Swim
Team Name) program, its related events and activities, I ___________________________ (Name of
Participant), the undersigned, acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential
for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline
may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF
ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES of others, and assume full
responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participants. If,
however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participating, I will
remove myself from participating and bring such to the attention of the team and league officials
immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin,
HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ________________________
(Swim Team Name), their officers, officials, agents and/or employees, other participants,
sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and leasers of premises
used for the activity (“Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY,
DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE
NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the full extent permitted by law.
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 FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
____________________________________________ ____________ _____/______/______
PARTICIPANT’S SIGNATURE* AGE DATE SIGNED
*(ONLY IF 18 YEARS OLD AT TIME OF REGISTRATION)
FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS OF PARTICIPANTS OF MINOR AGE
(UNDER AGE 18 AT TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, 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 liabilities
incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF
ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by the law.
_______________________________________ (_____)_______________ _____/______/_____

MOUNTAIN Hi SWIM LEAGUE CODE OF CONDUCT: SWIMMERS AND PARENTS

The purpose of the MHSL’s code of conduct is to establish a consistent expectation for swimmers’, parents’, coaches’ and parents’ behavior. By signing this code of conduct (or completion of registration if by electronic registration), I agree to the following statements:

• Your swimmer agrees to respect and show courtesy to teammates, competitors, officials and coaches at all times.
• Your swimmer agrees to good sportsmanship at all practices and meets.
• Your swimmer agrees to set a good example of behavior and work ethic for younger teammates.
• Your swimmer agrees to be respectful of their teammates’ feelings and personal space. Swimmers who exhibit sexist, racist, homophobic, or otherwise inappropriate behavior will be subject to team and league policy as stated in the MHSL Policies and Procedures in sections 35 and 36 posted on mhsl.org under Documents/League.
• Your swimmer agrees to show respect for all facilities and other property (including locker rooms) used during practices, competitions, and team activities.
• Your swimmer agrees to refrain from foul language, violence, behavior deemed dishonest, offensive, or illegal.
• If your swimmer disagrees with an official’s call, your swimmer agrees to talk with their coach and not approach the official directly.
• Your swimmer agrees to obey all of MHSL’s rules and codes of conduct as stated in MHSL Policies and Procedures in sections 35 and 36 posted on mhsl.org under Documents/League.
• As a parent, I will set the right example for our children by demonstrating sportsmanship and showing respect and common courtesy at all times to all swimmers, competitors, other parents, officials, volunteers and coaches at all times.
• As a parent, I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed towards swimmers, competitors, other parents, officials, volunteers or coaches will not be tolerated.
• As a parent, I will respect the integrity of the Officials.
• As a parent, I will direct any concerns first to my team’s Parent Delegate or designee; then, if not satisfied, to your team’s designee on your team’s Board.

I understand that if my swimmer or I violate this code of conduct, I will be subject to disciplinary action determined by my coaches, the swim team’s Board of Directors and/or by the League as stated in MHSL Policies and Procedures in sections 35 and 36 posted on mhsl.org under Documents/League.

I hereby authorize Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program to publish the photographs taken of me and/or the minor children registered here, and our names, for use in the Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program to include printed publications, website and social media postings. I release Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program from any expectation of confidentiality for the undersigned minor children and myself and attest that I am the parent or legal guardian of the children registered here and that I have the authority to authorize Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program to use their photographs and names. I acknowledge that since participation in publications and websites produced by Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program is voluntary, neither the minor children nor I will receive financial compensation. I further agree that participation in any publication and website produced by the Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program confers no rights of ownership whatsoever. I release the Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program, its officers, directors, and coaches from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my participation or the participation of the registered minor children.

I authorize Willow Creek 1 Barracudas Swim Team program to publish our contact information in a team directory.