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  • WBTF Athlete Forms

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  • If the athlete has reached the age of 18 years, the athlete must complete all sections of this online form.

    If the athlete has not reached the age of 18 years, the athlete's Parent or Guardian must complete all sections of this online form on behalf of the athlete.

  • I   **   submit this certification on behalf of:

    • Athlete Information  
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  • Standards of Ethics and Consent Form

  • If the athlete has reached the age of 18 years, the athlete must complete this page.

    If the athlete has not reached the age of 18 years, the athlete's Parent or Guardian must complete this page on behalf of the athlete.

  • I   **   (name of athlete) as a member, license holder, of my National Organization and/or as a participant (in whatever capacity) in an international Baton Twirling competition, hereby acknowledge and agree as follows.

    1. I agree to the terms of the WBTF ANTI-DOPING CODE and WBTF COMPETITION RULES and agree to submit to the terms of these codes, rules and regulations. I am aware that if I violate any of these codes and rules, I may be subject to severe disciplinary sanctions as set out in the respective code. Copies of the WBTF ANTI-DOPING CODE and WBTF COMPETITION RULES have been made available to me. Applicable law is Swiss law.
    2. I accept the STATUTES of the WBTF, in particular, that the WBTF and my National Federation have jurisdiction to impose sanctions as provided in the WBTF ANTI-DOPING CODE and WBTF COMPETITION RULES as well as the exclusive competence of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne, Switzerland, which will resolve definitively the dispute in accordance with the Code of sport-related arbitration. Applicable law is Swiss law.
    3. I Understand that by signing this form I am granting my consent to a urine or/and Blood sample being taken from me. I understand that the urine or/and blood sample is to be taken so that it may be analyzed to determine whether it discloses the presence of any substances prohibited under the WBTF ANTI-DOPING CODE, and that if the analysis of the sample reveals the presence of any such substance, or deviations from the normal range in the case of endogenous substances, I may be subject to disciplinary sanctions under the rules of the WBTF ANTI-DOPING CODE.

      I also understand that the analysis of my sample might reveal evidence of disease. In such an instance I have the right to be informed, however only on my own request, after a confidential notice by the laboratory. Such information will be in all events remain confidential to the laboratory and myself.
  • You must check all Rules of Conduct to signify that you understand and agree

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  • You must check both statements to signify that you understand and agree

  • Liability Waiver

  • If the athlete has reached the age of 18 years, the athlete must complete this page.

    If the athlete has not reached the age of 18 years, the athlete's Parent or Guardian must complete this page on behalf of the athlete.

  • Waiver/Indemnity of Liability

    I agree to assume the risk that may occur to me, my child or my group as a result of participation in a WBTF sanctioned event. I further agree to indemnify and hold the WORLD BATON TWIRLING FEDERATION, its agents or employees harmless from any loss they may sustain as a result of injury to me (or my child or my group) as a result of my participation in WBTF events. I have read the “Parent's/Legal Guardian's Responsibilities” and as a condition for the WBTF’s acceptance of my child’s (or my) entry in a WBTF event, I agree to abide by and perform each of the duties that are set forth in that statement.

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  • You must check both statements to signify that you understand and agree

    • Additional Waiver for Pregnant Athletes Only  
    • I acknowledge that should I intend to compete in a WBTF competition while pregnant, I shall notify my country's designated official in charge of medical forms. Prior to the event, I shall provide to that person a letter from my physician confirming that it is safe for me and my unborn child for me to compete in the event. I shall also provide confirmation that I have medical travel insurance in place that covers me as a pregnant competing athlete. I consent to my pregnancy status being disclosed to emergency personnel at the event, should a medical emergency require it to be disclosed.

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    • You must check both statements to signify that you understand and agree

  • Participant Media Release

  • If the athlete has reached the age of 18 years, the athlete must complete this page.

    If the athlete has not reached the age of 18 years, the athlete's Parent or Guardian must complete this page on behalf of the athlete.

  • I hereby give my permission, as the parent/legal guardian of the participating named below, to the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) for the use and reproduction of the video footage, photographs, voice recordings, or writing of, and/or created by this participating athlete, including posts on website/social media sites. I understand that the use of the participant's image and voice will be primarily for the purposes of education and/or promotion by The World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF).   

    I hereby waive any right that I may have to inspect or approve the finished athlete product that may be used in connection herein.

    By signing this video release form, each Athlete and Athlete’s Parent/Legal Guardian hereby assigns, transfers, or otherwise conveys all rights, titles, and interests in and to the video created for submission to the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) , including without limitation all copyrights and other intellectual property rights therein.

    This video footage may be used for the following purposes:

    • Presentation in public theater(s) or public locations 
    • Educational presentations
    • Informational presentations at conferences
    • Promotional video for The World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) sponsored programs that may be included in a television or Internet broadcast.

    There is no time-limit on the validity of this release nor is there any geographic specification of where these materials may be distributed.

    Athlete and Athlete’s Parent/Legal Guardian represents and warrants that the video, audio, photography and text created is original and does not infringe upon the copyright, trademark, patent or other intellectual property rights of any third party. If the content created for submission becomes the subject of a claim, suit or allegation of copyright, trademark or patent infringement, the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF) shall have the right, in its sole discretion, to reject or otherwise disqualify the submission.

    Coach, Athlete and Athlete’s Parent/Legal Guardian agree to indemnify and hold harmless the World Baton Twirling Federation (WBTF), its officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims, actions, costs, judgments or damages of any type relating to the production or distribution of the video submitted. Participating athletes 18 and under in age must have parental permission.

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