I, {parentName}, hereby acknowledge that I, the parent/legal guardian of the Participant(s), who freely and voluntarily wish to participate in “ACTIVITY” the Arizona Tennis Classic ( ATC) during the time period February to March 19, 2023. The “ACTIVITY” specifically being Volunteer General or Ball Crew “ACTIVITIES” for the ATC.
I understand that participation in the “ACTIVITY” is entirely voluntary; that Participant(s) are under no obligation to take part in the “ACTIVITY”; that the “ACTIVITY” is provided through ATC to enhance Participant(s) personal experience; and that NO INSURANCE COVERAGE MAY EXIST THROUGH ATC TO COVER ANY CLAIMS OR DAMAGES WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF Participant(s) participation in the “ACTIVITY”.
I shall comply with the stated and customary terms, rules, and conditions for participation in any “ACTIVITY” at ATC. In addition, if I observe any hazard during Participant(s) participation, I will immediately bring it to the nearest ATC representative's attention.
GENERAL VOLUNTEER
In consideration of being allowed to enter onto the premises area at the ATC and/or participate in any “ACTIVITY” (including, but not limited to, STANDING OR SITTING AT COURT ENTRANCES; STANDING OR SITTING AT EVENT ENTRANCES; STANDING OR SITTING IN TICKET BOOTH; STANDING, SITTING OR DIRECTING VEHICLES AND FANS IN PARKING AREAS; ASSISTING WITH SUPPLIES; ASSISTING IN SEATING; ASSISTING WITH LUNCH OR DINNER SERVICE; ASSISTING WITH NOISE OR CROWD CONTROL; ASSISTING WITH TRASH CONTROL; ASSISTING WITH CHECKING/CONFIRM SPECTATORS' TICKETS; ASSISTING WITH THE BALL KIDS/CREW; ASSISTING WITH THEOFFICIALS; ASSISTING THE EVENT STAFF; WALKING TO AND FROM THE VOLUNTEER REPORTING CENTER/PARKING; WALKING TO AND FROM THE DESIGNATED EATING AREA; WAITING FOR ASSIGNED DUTY; WAITING AFTER ASSIGNED DUTY; OTHER GENERAL DUTIES; AND RELATED TO PARTICIPANT(S) "ACTIVITIES") at the ATC, the undersigned, on his or her own behalf, acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees to the following conditions:
I am aware that Partcipant(s) participation in the ATC is as a Volunteer, which may include: the use of the ATC GROUNDS/PHOENIX COUNTRY CLUB GROUNDS STANDING OR SITTING AT COURT ENTRANCES; STANDING OR SITTING AT EVENT ENTRANCES; STANDING OR SITTING IN TICKET BOOTH; STANDING, SITTING OR DIRECTING VEHICLES AND FANS IN PARKING AREAS; ASSISTING WITH SUPPLIES; ASSISTANCE IN SEATING; ASSISTING WITH LUNCH OR DINNER SERVICE; ASSISTING WITH NOISE OR CROWD CONTROL; ASSISTING WITH TRASH CONTROL; ASSISTING WITH CHECKING/CONFRIMING FANS’ TICKETS; ASSISTING WITH THE BALL KIDS/CREW; ASSISTING WITH THE OFFICIALS; ASSISTING THE EVENT STAFF; WALKING TO AND FROM THE VOLUNTEER REPORTING CENTER; WALKING TO AND FROM THE DESIGNATED EATING AREA; WAITING FOR ASSIGNED DUTY; WAITING AFTER ASSIGNED DUTY; OTHER GENERAL DUTIES; and other related “ACTIVITIES”, creates a risk of injury to Participant(s), loss to Participant(s), or property damage, and I, Participant(s), knowingly and freely assume all risks, including but not limited to, injury, loss or damage(s) due to: any of the above mentioned “ACTIVITIES” while running, walking, sitting, waiting, sitting, or standing; being treated for an injury; weather conditions; food allergies; hit by thrown or struck tennis balls or racquets by others; actions by spectators, players, ball kids/crew, other volunteers or others in attendance; and both known and unknown actions, even if arising from the negligence of others, including the Released Parties (as defined below); and,
BALL CREW VOLUNTEER
I am aware that participation at ATC for BALL CREW “ACTIVITIES” which may include but are not limited to: the use of the ATC/Phoenix Country Club GROUNDS; BALL RETRIEVAL DURING MATCHES; STANDING WHILE A MATCH IS IN PLAY; THROWING TENNIS BALLS; CATCHING TENNIS BALLS; RUNNING OR WALKING ON THE TENNIS COURTS; RUNNING OR WALKING ONTO THE TENNIS COURTS; OTHER GENERAL NON-BALL CREW AND/OR BALL CREW TYPE DUTIES AS ASSIGNED; WALKING TO AND FROM THE VOLUNTEER REPORTING CENTER; EATING OR DRINKING IN THE DESIGNATED AREA; WAITING FOR ASSIGNED DUTY; WAITING AFTER ASSIGNED DUTY; and other related “ACTIVITIES”, creates a risk of injury to Participant(s), loss to Participant(s), or property damage, and I, knowingly and freely assume all risks, including but not limited to, injury, loss or damage(s) due to: running, walking, waiting, throwing, catching, sitting, or standing; being treated for an injury; weather conditions; food allergies; hit by thrown or struck tennis balls or racquets by others; actions by spectators, players, ball crews, other volunteers or others in attendance; and both known and unknown actions, even if arising from the negligence of others, including the Released Parties (as defined below); and,
I, Participant)s), for myself and our respective heirs, assigns, administrators, personal representatives, and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless: ATC; the Phoenix Country Club; the ATP; the City of Phoenix; medical administrators and or practitioners at “ACTIVITY”; participating players; Sponsors of ATC; and all the aforementioned principles, volunteers, their affiliates, officers, members, agents, employees, contractors, other participants, and sponsoring agencies (collectively, "Released Parties"); from and against any and all claims, including negligence, injuries, liabilities or damages arising out of or related to participation in any and all ATC Non-Ball Crew Volunteer “ACTIVITIES” AND OR ATC Ball Crew “ACTIVITIES”.
I accept and understand that due to the global pandemic involving COVID-19, by attending this event I am placing myself, Participant(s) at serious risk of contracting COVID-19, which may lead to serious injury and death. I accept and certify that myselft or Participants(ss) do not have any COVID-19-related symptoms, and if I do, they did then I will immediately notify ATC organizers, and remove myself, Particpants(s) from the presence of other volunteers.
MEDICAL CONSENT
I represent that Partcipant(s) am in good health and have no physical conditions that would affect Participant(s) ability and have not been advised otherwise by a medical practitioner. If such good health and condition were to change prior to the “ACTIVITY” or at any time during the “ACTIVITY”, I agree to promptly inform the ATC staff and agree to withdraw Participant(s) from the “ACTIVITIES”. If Participan(s) have food allergies, I will be fully responsible for providing Partciapant(s) with food and drink during the ATC Event. If Participant(s) require medication, I will be fully accountable to provide the administration of such medicines. The ATC Staff have my permission to medically treat in connection with any injury that may arise during the “ACTIVITY”; The ATC staff has my permission for Participant(s) to receive medical treatment in connection with any injury that may arise during the “ACTIVITY”, and emergency medical treatment when Participant(s) emergency contact cannot be reached or if a delay in reaching Participants(s) emergency contact would be dangerous for Participan(s). I understand this may include transport to a local hospital for medical treatment.
I understand that I assume all financial responsibility for any treatment or injury sustained by Partcipant(s) for medical treatment resulting from “ACTIVITIES”. I confirm that I have medical insurance and that I agree that if Participan(s) become ill and or is injured while at ATC that I will use Participant)s) personal medical insurance only and will not seek reimbursement from the Released Parties and or the Released Parties' insurance to cover any medical costs for any injury, including loss, and or death and will not seek reimbursement from the Released Parties and or the Released Parties' insurance to cover any medical costs for any injury, including loss, and or death.
IMAGE CONSENT
I hereby grant the following rights and permissions to ATC its successors or assigns, the absolute right and permission to take, use, reuse, publish, and republish images, prints, portraits, or pictures in which the Participant(s) may be included, in whole or in part, or composite or distorted in character or form, without restriction as to changes or alterations from time to time, in conjunction with Participant(s) own or a fictitious name, or reproductions of such images, in color or otherwise, made through any medium, and in any and all media now or hereafter known, including the internet, social media, for art, marketing, solicitations, trade, or any other purpose whatsoever in connection with ATC. I also consent to the use of any published matter in conjunction with such photographs related to ATC. I waive any right I, or Participant(s) may have to inspect or approve any finished product or products or the advertising copy or printed matter that may be used in connection with such photographs or the use to which it may be applied. I further waive any right I, or Participant(s) may have to compensation in connection with such images.
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I EXPRESSLY AGREE AND INTEND THAT PARTICIPANT'SS PARTICIPATION IN THE “ACTIVITY” SHALL BE UNDERTAKEN BY PARTICIPANT(S) AT MY OWN RISK AND THAT NEITHER ATC, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS NOR ASSIGNS SHALL BE LIABLE FOR ANY INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION WHATSOEVER WHICH MAY ARISE OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH MY PARTICIPATION IN THE “ACTIVITY”, WHETHER FROM ACTS OF ACTIVE OR PASSIVE NEGLIGENCE ON MY PART AND/OR ON THE PART OF THE “ACTIVITY” OR ATC, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, STUDENTS, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS, OR ASSIGNS, AND I DO HEREBY AGREE TO FOREVER RELEASE, DISCHARGE, INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS AND WILL DEFEND ATC, ITS TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES,AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND/OR ASSIGNS FOR ANY SUCH INJURIES, DAMAGES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, ACTIONS OR CAUSES OF ACTION.
The terms of this Release of Liability are to be governed by and construed under the laws of the State of Arizona. In the event any term or provision of this Release of Liability is found to be unenforceable or void, in the whole or in part, the term or provision concerned shall be construed as valid and enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by law, and the balance of this Release of Liability shall remain in full force and effect. I agree that the exclusive venue for any dispute arising between ATC and I, or Participant(s) involving this Release of Liability in any way shall be in Maricopa County, Phoenix.