Thank you for your interest in signing up your youth athlete to become a member of the top basketball program in the Houston area. The Houston Lady Nets basketball program offered under DreamWhere, a 501(c)(3) organization, demands tremendous commitment and dedication to the game and their team. Playing for the Houston Lady Nets is a privilege, not a right. While we cannot guarantee that your youth athlete will be selected this season, we encourage you to complete the application process that will help us to better serve you and your youth athlete as he/she pursues their athletic goals.

By my electronic signature below, I acknowledge that by completing and submitting this application there is NO GUARANTEE that my youth athlete will be selected or chosen to become a member of the Houston Nets program.   

I acknowlede that the information above is accurate and I am able to provide supporting documentation if required.

Medical Information

The health of your youth athlete is of the utmost importance to us as it is to you as a parent or guardian. In order to provide necessary medical attention for your youth in the unexpected event of a medical emergency, please provide the information below to the best of your ability.

Please list below any prescription medications your youth athlete is currently taking.

By my electronic signature below, I hereby warrant to the best of my knowledge, my child is in good health and able to participate in the activities of the Houston Nets program.

I hereby release, discharge, and otherwise indemnify the Houston Nets, its affiliated organizations and sponsors, employees, staff, coaches, volunteers, and representatives against any claim by or on behalf of my youth athlete who receives medical care as a result of participating in any of the Houston Nets programs and activities which may result in injury or possibly even death.

I assume all responsibility for the health of my child and have provided all necessary informationo to the best of my ability. 

I agree to immediately inform the Houston Nets leadership (President, V. President, Coach, Program Director, or Designated Representative) of any changes in my child's health which may affect his/her ability to participate.

I agree I am financially responsible for any charges incurred to provide medical attention and/or treatment for the benefit of my youth athlete when necessary to preserve the life, limbs, or well-being of my youth athlete.

Photographic/Media Consent Form

I hereby consent to the collection and use of my child's personal images by photography or video recording while participating in any Houston Nets program or activity. I acknowledge these images may be used for positive purposes on the Houston Nets website, social media platforms, in newsletters and publications, news media outlets, as well as distributed to other team members. I further acknowledge that my child's image may be used by the Houston Nets authorized personnel, staff, volunteers, or committee to market, advertise, and promote Houston Nets now and in the future.

I understand that my child's name may be used in any of the media platforms mentioned above for the purposes mentioned above.

I understand that no personal information, such as date of birth, addresses, phone numbers, emails, or medical information will be used or distributed in any media outlets, social media platforms, publications, or communications.

I understand and agree that I nor my child may neither pay a fee to receive individual promotional consideration from my child's participation in the events, nor will I nor my child receive any payment for the possible commercial use of my child's name or likeness.

I acknowlede and agree with Photographic/Media Consent form by my electronic signature below.

Houston Nets Rules and Policies

 All players and parents who are members of Houston Nets understand playing basketball demands tremendous commitment and dedication to the game and their team. Playing for the Houston Nets is a privilege not a right. As Houston Nets players and parents, we understand and agree to follow the policies:

Sportsmanship

It is the obligation of the coaches, players and parents to practice the highest principles of sportsmanship and to observe the ethics of competition. Good sportsmanship is defined as qualities of behavior, which are characterized by courtesy and genuine concern for others. The display of good sportsmanship is a statement of the individual's understanding and commitment to fair play, ethical behavior and integrity. The Houston Nets have a zero tolerance for disrespect to coaches, mentors, players or parents.

Player Responsibilities

1. All players will treat teammates, coaches, parents, officials and opponents with dignity and respect. Depending on the severity of the situation a player may be suspended from a game, or be dismissed from the team.   

2. All players will provide maximum effort in practice and games. 

3. Players/parents that cannot make practices/games are responsible for informing the coach through a phone call, text, or email at the earliest possible time. When players miss practices and/or games, playing time in future games may be affected. 

4. Unexcused absences are absences in which the coach was not informed in the manner described above, and/or the reason for the absence is not satisfactory. Unexcused absences from practices and/or games will result in disciplinary action which may include the player losing their spot on the team. 

5. Players are to be on time for all practices and games. Tardiness may affect playing time in games. Players are expected to be at games 45 minutes prior to start time and at practices at least 5 minutes before the start of practice. 

Parent Responsibility 

1. Parents will treat players, coaches, opponents, and officials with respect and dignity. 

2. Coaching basketball is to be done only by coaches on staff. Parents agree to refrain from coaching or directing their child or other players during all games and practices. 

3. Parents will discuss player and/or team concerns and problems directly with the Head Coach or Program Director. These discussions will not take place right before or after a game. A meeting may be scheduled with advanced notice of at least one week. 

4. Parents will participate in the raising of monies needed (fundraising) to sustain the needs of the basketball program.

5. Parents are responsible for reinforcing and communicating the Player Responsibilities to their youth athlete.

Refund Policy 

If a player is released from the team due to failure to comply with any rules outlined in this document they are not entitled to, nor will receive a refund of dues, fees, or monies paid toward this program. If a player decides to quit/leave the team no dues or fees paid will be refunded. 

Uniform Policy 

You are responsible for the upkeep of the uniform. To maintain the quality and appearance of the jerseys we recommend uniforms be washed in cold water and hang-dry instead of machine dry. If uniforms are damaged, lost, or stolen while in your possession you are responsible for replacement.

 

By my electronic signature below, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to follow the rules and policies as set forth in this document.

ATHLETE WAIVER/RELEASE AGREEMENT

I FULLY UNDERSTAND that:  (a) ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH (“RISKS”); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by the athlete's own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity takes place, or THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE ‘RELEASEES’ NAMED BELOW; (c) there may be OTHER RISKS AND SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC LOSSES either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time, and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES incurred as a result of my youth athlete's participation in the Activity.

I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE Houston Nets, DreamWhere, including any parent company, related affiliate and subsidiary companies of each, as well as the officers, directors, agents, employees and assigns of each, and the club, coaches, officials, administrator, members, volunteers, participants, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, and any other party indemnified and held harmless by Houston Nets and DreamWhere (each considered one of the ‘RELEASEES” herein) FROM ALL LIABILITY, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ON ACCOUNT OF MY YOUTH ATHLETE CAUSED OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE “RELEASEES” OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT RESCUE OPERATIONS, NEGLIGENT SECURITY, TRAVEL, AND RECREATIONAL OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES; AND I FURTHER AGREE that if, despite this RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Release’s, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS EACH OF THE RELEASEES from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which may incur as the result of such claim.

BY MY ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT OR ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE AND INTEND IT TO BE COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW AND AGREE THAT IF ANY PORTION OF THIS AGREEMENT IS HELD TO BE INVALID THE BALANCE, NOTWITHSTANDING, SHALL CONTINUE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT.