Fall Youth Rugby

The Undersigned understand that rugby football is a physical sport with the possibility of injury. With that knowledge, the Undersigned hereby accept the risks that accompany participation in rugby football.

The Undersigned agree that they will not hold the City of Glendale, Glendale Youth Rugby or any of its coaches, administrators, officials, staff, representatives, employees, insurers, or re-insurers liable for any and all claims including, but not limited to, injury, sickness, disability, paralysis, or death; that may result from participation in the sport of rugby or from participation in Glendale Youth Rugby and its 2019 Fall After School Try League Rugby Program.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY: IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PLAYER’S RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE, THE UNDERSIGNED HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the City of Glendale, Glendale Youth Rugby or any of its coaches, administrators, officials, staff, representatives, employees, insurers, or re-insurers for any and all claims including, but not limited to, injury, sickness, disability, paralysis, or death; that may result from participation in the sport of rugby or from participation in Glendale Youth Rugby and its 2019 TRY League Rugby Program.

THE UNDERSIGNED AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE IS BINDING AND EFFECTIVE AS TO THEMSELVES AS WELL AS TO THEIR PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, ESTATES, ASSIGNS, HEIRS, AND NEXT OF KIN AND THAT IT APPLIES TO ANY AND ALL LOSS OR DAMAGE INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INJURY, DISABILITY OR DEATH.

I give permission for the coaches and/or organizers of Glendale Youth Rugby to act as a guardian to my child in the case that my child is in need of medical assistance and I cannot be reached.

The Undersigned understand that by signing this release they are giving up substantial rights they would otherwise have to recover damages for losses and they agree that they are doing so voluntarily and without inducement, threat, or duress. The Undersigned agree that they had the opportunity to seek legal advice before signing this release and have either done so, or have voluntarily elected not to and waive this opportunity.

I hereby give permission for the City of Glendale, Infinity Park, and Glendale Youth Rugby to use photographic or video images of my child for marketing and/or promotional purposes only.

I hereby authorize and give my full consent to Rugby Colorado to copyright and/or publish any and all photographs, videotapes, film, web casts/podcasts, and any other form of visual/audio communications in which I appear (separately or together). I further agree that Rugby Colorado may transfer, use or cause to be used, these above mentioned communications for any exhibitions, public displays, publications, commercials, art and advertising purposes, and television programs without limitations or reservations.

I will pay the program fee by my child’s third practice. Refunds after practice has started are given a $20 administrative fee for tackle players and $10 for flag players.

Hospitals often cannot treat or care for children without consent from parents or legal guardians. Complete this form in the event your child must be attended to by medical personnel and you cannot be immediately contacted to obtain consent.

Consent to Medical Care and Treatment of Minor Children

I, the natural parent or legal guardian of the rugby participant (minor child), authorize and consent to medical, surgical and hospital care, treatment and procedures to be performed for my child by a licensed physician, hospital, ATC or PT when deemed immediately necessary or advisable by the medical professional to safeguard my child’s health. I wave my right of informed consent to medical treatment.

In connection with my (our) child’s participation in the game of rugby, I (we) hereby grant permission for any and all emergency/medical/dental treatment and/or first aid to be administered to my child/participant, including authorizing any medical treatment facility/hospital to administer emergency treatment, for any illness/injury/accident resulting from participation in any Rugby activities. If an emergency requiring medical attention occurs, I grant permission to a physician or other hospital or emergency personnel to attend to my child/participant. I do authorize the diagnosis, treatment and or hospital care of my child in the event of an accident, injury, sickness, etc. I hereby assume the responsibility for payment of any such treatment. In the event of an injury to the participant, I expect that reasonable effort will be made to contact me in order to receive my authorization before any non-emergency medical treatment or hospitalization is undertaken.

Taunting is considered any action(s), display(s), gesture(s) or comment(s) by coaches, players or spectators that are intended to bait, anger, embarrass, ridicule or demean others (including referees), whether or not the
deeds or words are vulgar or racist. Taunting is any action(s), display(s), gesture(s) or comment(s) before, during or following competition, including pre-game rituals and post game handshakes. Penalties under these rules may include ejection or other penalties for flagrant unsportsmanlike offenses including review by the Rugby Colorado Disciplinary Committee. This simply will not be tolerated!!

Coaches must take immediate and direct action in eliminating this type of conduct. A responsible coach will not allow this, and react swiftly when it occurs. When a coach takes no action, he/she is simply sending the message that this type of conduct is acceptable behavior. Allowing players to commit acts of taunting without reprimand or removal from the game is equivalent to telling the player that this type of conduct is acceptable. Taunting is contrary to the basic concept of fair play and the spirit of the game. Taunting is exactly opposite the type of conduct which participation in rugby is intended to teach.

Players who represent their teams are ambassadors of their club, Rugby Colorado, USA Rugby, as well of the game of rugby in general. As such, each player is expected to be on good, responsible behavior at all times, both on and off the field.

Players should not exhibit obnoxious, impolite or antisocial behavior (dangerous play) of any sort that would adversely affect the image of the game as a serious and disciplined endeavor. This includes verbal abuse of opponents or referees by coaches, players, parents or their supporters.

A player or parent must not before, during or after a match under the jurisdiction of an affiliated Union or Society threaten or address a referee or touch judge in insulting terms, or act in a provocative manner towards a fellow player, parent, spectator, referee or touch judge.

Referees and touch judges must likewise treat coaches, players and parents with equal respect.

All players, parents and supporters must respect the ground rules that are in effect at any particular match, such as prohibitions against having alcohol on school grounds and in public parks.

AT NO TIME WILL ALCOHOL OR DRUGS BE ALLOWED AT ANY HIGH SCHOOL MATCH BY PLAYERS, COACHES OR OTHER MEMBERS OF A TEAM.
Violations of this Code of Conduct will be immediately addressed by the Rugby Colorado Disciplinary Committee. All sanctions by the Rugby Colorado Disciplinary Committee will be enforced by the committee and appropriate coaching staff.

I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, I AM AGREEING TO RELEASE THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM LIABILITY. I HAVE THEREFORE BEEN ADVISED TO READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING IT.

This Participation Agreement and Waiver and Release of Liability is entered into by the undersigned “Participant” in favor of USA Rugby, its member unions, clubs, organizations, affiliates, partners, sponsors, vendors, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, members, agents, contractors, contracted entities and facilities and the owners and lessors thereof, (hereinafter referred to as “USA Rugby” or collectively as the “Released Parties”).

I understand that participation in USA Rugby activities is a privilege but not a right. In consideration for the privilege of participation in USA Rugby activities, I and my Parent/Guardian, if applicable, acknowledge and agree as follows:

Participation in the activities of USA Rugby, including but not limited to warm-up, training, practice, games, clinics, travel, and social events (referred to herein as the “Activities”), includes participation in a full-contact sport, requires good health and fitness and can be HAZARDOUS AND PRESENT A DANGER TO ME. I believe I am qualified to participate in the Activities, and if at any time I believe the conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activities.

Participation in Activities exposes me to RISKS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH. Risks may arise out of contact and/or participation with other participants, spectators, equipment, field, facility and/or fixed objects; falls, collisions, rough play, and other mishaps; exposure to adverse weather conditions and/or high altitude; flaws and defects in equipment and facilities; irregular field conditions; and negligent field maintenance, negligent officiating, negligent coaching and negligent participation. Risks may be caused by my own actions, or inaction, the actions or inaction of others participants, the condition of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and/or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASED PARTIES.” There may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time.

Assumption of the Risks. I CONSENT TO PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES AND FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES incurred as a result of such participation.

Waiver and Release of Liability. In consideration for the privilege of my participation in the Activities, I hereby RELEASE, DISCHARGE, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS RELEASED PARTIES from any and all liability, demands, losses, medical expenses, lost opportunities, damages or attorneys fees and costs stemming from any or all claims for negligence, expressed or implied warranty, contribution, and indemnity, and/or claims of negligent rescue operations, first aid, and emergency care, to the broadest extent permitted by applicable law, including C.R.S. § 13-22-107 if I am a Minor, suffered by me and incurred on my account with respect to my personal injury and other injury or harm, disability, and/or death, or property damage, arising directly or indirectly from my participation in Activities, as caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the Released Parties or any of them, and further agree that if, despite this Release, I or any other person makes a claim on my behalf against any of the Released Parties, unless, and to the extent, prohibited by law, I AND MY PARENT/GUARDIAN, IF APPLICABLE, WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASED PARTIES FROM ANY LIABILITY, LITIGATION EXPENSES, ATTORNEY FEES, LOSSES, DAMAGES OR COSTS ANY MAY INCUR AS THE RESULT OF ANY SUCH CLAIM, WHETHER ASSERTED BY ME, MY PARENT/GUARDIAN, IF APPLICABLE, OR ANOTHER PERSON.

Governing Law, Venue and Jurisdiction: I understand and agree that this document is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under applicable law and shall be governed by Colorado law. In the event of a dispute, the exclusive venue and jurisdiction for any lawsuit arising out of such dispute shall be the state court of Boulder County, or the federal courts located in Denver, Colorado.

Severability: If any provision of this document is determined to be invalid for any reason, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of any of the other provisions, which other provisions shall remain in full force and effect as if this document had been executed with the invalid provision eliminated.

I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE COMPLETELY READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND ITS TERMS. PRIOR TO SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT. I AM AWARE, BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, THAT I ASSUME ALL RISKS AND WAIVE AND RELEASE CERTAIN RIGHTS THAT I AND EACH OF MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, FAMILY, RELATIVES, GUARDIANS, CONSERVATORS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, TRUSTEES AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE AGAINST RELEASED PARTIES. THIS RELEASE SHALL BE EFFECTIVE AND BINDING UPON ME. I FURTHER REPRESENT THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR, IF I AM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, THAT MY PARENT OR GUARDIAN HAS SIGNED THIS FORM IN THE “CONSENT” SECTION BELOW.

I REPRESENT THAT I AM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT, WHO IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE RELEASE AND AM FULLY FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTENTS THEREOF. IN CONSIDERATION FOR ALLOWING MY CHILD/WARD TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES, I HEREBY CONSENT TO THE FOREGOING ON BEHALF OF MY CHILD/WARD AND AGREE THAT THIS RELEASE SHALL BE BINDING UPON ME, MY CHILD/WARD, HEIRS, LEGAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ASSIGNS.

I understand and agree to abide by all International Rugby Board, USA Rugby, territorial and local area union rules and regulations, including the arbitration procedures therein, for any dispute regarding my eligibility or right to participate in, USA Rugby-sponsored and USA Rugby-sanctioned activities and events, as set forth in the Bylaws of USA Rugby, as they are amended on a periodic basis, which I understand are available on the USA Rugby website (www.usarugby.org).

I affirm that I am not suspended or banned from play or participation by any club, local area union, territorial union, or national union, and I authorize USA Rugby to verify my citizenship status with the appropriate governmental agencies.

I am aware that USA Rugby has the right to revoke my membership registration and therefore my eligibility to play or coach, in the event of any violation of the aforementioned statement.

I HAVE READ THIS ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. IN CONSIDERATION FOR THE PRIVILEGE OF PARTICIPATION IN USA RUGBY ACTIVITIES, I FURTHER REPRESENT THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE OR, IF I AM UNDER THE AGE OF 18, THAT MY PARENT/ GUARDIAN HAS SIGNED THIS FORM IN THE SECTION BELOW.

I REPRESENT THAT I AM THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE UNDERSIGNED PARTICIPANT, WHO IS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE. I SIGN THIS DOCUMENT VOLUNTARILY AND WITH FULL UNDERSTANDING OF ITS TERMS AND LEGAL SIGNIFICANCE. I ATTEST THAT, IF I AM THE SOLE PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNING BELOW, MY SIGNATURE IS SUFFICIENT TO CONSENT TO THE PARTICIPATION OF THE MINOR IN THE ACTIVITIES AND TO ENTER INTO THIS AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE MINOR.