I hereby certify and represent that (i) I am (or my Minor Athlete is) in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in practices and/or events hosted by FIRST COLONY SWIM TEAM (FCST); and (ii) I have not been advised of any medical conditions that would impair my ability (or my Minor Athlete's ability) to safely participate in practices and/or events hosted by FIRST COLONY SWIM TEAM (FCST).
I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am (or my Minor Athlete is) sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the swimming practices, competitions, meets or events.
I acknowledge the inherent risks associated with the sport of swimming. I understand that my (or Minor Athlete's) participation involves risks and dangers, which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and death (from drowning or other causes); loss of or damage to property and equipment; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents involving other participants, staff members, coaches, volunteers or spectators; contact or collision with natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect water conditions; water and surface and subsurface hazards; facility issues; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of FIRST COLONY SWIM TEAM; and other undefined, not readily foreseeable and presently unknown risks and dangers (“Risks”). I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my (or my Minor Athlete's) own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of other participants or third parties or the negligent acts or omissions of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses or expenses that I (or my Minor Athlete) may incur as a result of my, or my child’s participation in practices, competitions, meets and/or events hosted by FIRST COLONY SWIM TEAM (“FCST”), or third parties.
I agree to that I will (or my Minor Athlete will) be familiar with and abide by the Rules and Regulations established by FIRST COLONY SWIM TEAM and USMS, including any safety regulations. I accept sole responsibility for my and/or my Minor Athlete's conduct and actions while participating in practices and events.
I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I (or my minor child) may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19, or other viral or bacterial infection, while participating in any practices and/or events hosted by FIRST COLONY SWIM TEAM, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I agree that if I (or my minor child) have/has a fever, cough, feel short of breath, have any other symptoms, have knowingly been exposed to a communicable disease such as COVID-19 I agree not to participate in FCST's Non-Competitive, Auxiliary Programs for a minimum of 10 days from the date the symptoms started, until the symptoms have subsided or I have been cleared by a doctor. If I test positive for COVID-19 within 10 days following participation in practices and/or events hosted by FCST, I will notify a member of FCST's coaching or administrative staff immediately.