Participation Agreement

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 programs.

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 programs.

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 Programs to act as a guardian to my child in the case that my child is in need of medical assistance and I can not 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.

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 can not 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 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 waive my right of informed consent to medical treatment.

I give my consent and permission for my child/ward to participate in the Glendale Raptors 2025 Rugby Program. I understand that my child/ward will be participating in activities intended for high school level athletes and acknowledge that they may be playing with and against older and more experienced participants.