LIABILITY WAIVER/RELEASE: Fastpitch softball is an exciting sport that may involve collisions with other players, the ball or the ground. The sport is often played in hot, humid weather. Because of these conditions, which are part of the game, players are exposed to the risk of serious injury. Injuries could include, but are not limited to, broken bones, concussions, paralysis, damage to internal organs and even death. Such injuries can result in short term loss of function and/or long-term impairment of physical abilities. In an effort to make the game of softball as safe as possible, the coaches of this team will teach the players the skills and rules of softball. Players must follow the coaches’ instruction, rules and policies to reduce the possibility of injury.
I/we, the undersigned, have read the warnings above and understand that fastpitch softball is a physical sport and that there are risks involved in participation. I/we further understand that there is a possibility that my/our daughter could be injured as a result of her participation.
I/we understand that the above mentioned team carries “medical team insurance” to cover players who are members of the team on an “excess” basis only, and that my/our personal insurance will be utilized first.
I/we hereby, on behalf of my/our child and for myself/us, my/our child's heirs, executors and administrators do waive, release and forever discharge any and all rights and claims for damages which I/we or my/our child may have or which may hereafter accrue me/us or my child against the above named team, the Atlanta Vipers Fastpitch and its respective officers, representatives, successors and coaches for any injury incurred during practice, games or supervised team travel to and from same; and by signing where designated below, acknowledge that I/we, as parent(s) or guardian(s), has/have received, read, fully understand and agree to all the terms and conditions of this waiver.
MEDICAL TREATMENT: I/we give my/our permission for the player named below to participate in the Atlanta Vipers Fastpitch for the {season} season and I/we hereby certify that she is physically fit to take part in all aspects of the sport of softball. I/we further authorize the coaches, a representative of the team, or a representative of the Atlanta Vipers Fastpitch to use his/her best judgment to
protect, assist and seek medical attention for the named player in the event of an accident or injury.
Due to state and federal hospital regulations, children under the age of 18 may not receive treatment without parental consent. Therefore, your permission is so requested. {playerName}, as a participating member of the Atlanta Vipers Fastpitch, has my/our permission to receive medical treatment in the event of an injury. This will apply to hospitals and physicians when the team travels.