2024-25 BIDDY BASKETBALL REGISTRATION, INSURANCE WAIVER & OATH OF CONDUCT FORM

The fee for this program is $80 for stewards of St Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church Chicago & $110 for non-stewards.

WAIVER & RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS & ASSUMPTION OF RISK

Please read the paragraphs below,  of this Enrollment/Registration Form.  They contain a waiver and release of all claims and assumption of risk while involved in the program or activity registering for shown above.

I, the parent (legal guardian) of the above child, do give my consent and approval for participation in the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago Biddy Basketball Program held at 2727 W. Winona Street, Chicago, IL 60625.

In consideration of my child’s acceptance in said activities, I the undersigned do hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, its clergy, directors, officers, coaches, volunteers, and agents without regard to any negligence on their part, against any claim for damages, compensation or otherwise including all losses and expenses caused to or by me while participating in any Athletic Program or activity of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago.

I recognize and acknowledge that there are risks of physical injury to participants in these programs/activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all illnesses, injuries, damages or loss regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in these programs/activities against the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago, including clergy, officials, agents, volunteers and employees. I certify that my child is in good health and is able to participate in all basketball activities.

I do hereby fully release and forever discharge St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago from any and all claims for illnesses, injuries, damages or loss that my minor child/ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my child/ward and arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with these programs or activities.

I have read and fully understand the important information above, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver, and release of all claims.

 PARTICIPATION WILL BE DENIED, if the signature of an adult participant or parent/guardian and date are not completed below.

INSURANCE WAIVER

 I consent and give authority to obtain medical care and treatment of any and all illnesses and/or injuries as a result of participation at the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox of Chicago Biddy Basketball Program.

CODE OF CONDUCT-BEHAVIOR POLICY

· Behave in a manner befitting an Orthodox Christian

· Maintain self-control and refrain from using profanity and/or profane gestures

· Show respect to the clergy, Biddy Directors, coaches, fellow teammates, and adults

· Show courtesy to all sports officials, and authorities

· Show respect for all opponents

· Play the game fairly, play to the best of my ability and accept the outcome graciously

RULES, PENALTIES & ENFORCEMENT

Rules:

Each player, coach, parent, volunteer, and spectator must comply with the following rules:

 A. Each player and parent must have signed the “Code of Conduct” form and on file before participating in the Biddy Program of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago.

B. The following types of behavior will not be tolerated

       1.  Yelling and arguing with referees, coaches, players, volunteers, or spectators in a degrading or disrespectful manner.

       2.  Throwing any objects on the gym floor

       3.  Entering the gym floor at any time before, during, after any game(s)

unless instructed by the Biddy Staff/Coaches.

       4.  Disrupting or interfering the practices of games

Penalties for Violations:

A. Violations of any of the before mentioned rules may result in any or all of the following consequences/Offences:

1.  Verbal Warning

2.  The Biddy Director(s) and/or Coach will speak to the individual and/or parents outlying cause for concern.

3.  One (1) game suspension from participating and/or attend a game

Biddy Game/Event.

4.  Suspension of player from team for remaining part of the year. In addition, if violator is other than player, violator will not be allowed to attend any remaining practices, games, and/or events for the remaining games of the season.

 

Rules Enforcement:

A. Biddy Director and Coach(s) will have full and final discretion to enforce this Code of Conduct and Behavior Policy.

B. Biddy Director and Coach(s) will also hold a meeting with the clergy of St.Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago to discuss the violations and decide further actions. This may include a further period of suspension or permanent expulsion from the basketball program. I understand that the purpose of the program is to give me (or the player I am signing on behalf of) the opportunity to participate in athletic events, experience Orthodox fellowship, have fun, and grow in my relationship with Jesus Christ and my fellow man

ACKNOWKLEDGEMENT OF CONDUCT, RULES ABOVE

I, a participant in the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Biddy Basketball Program and my child(ren) pledge to uphold the teachings, tradition, and mission of the Greek Orthodox Church. I pledge to comply with all rules and regulations, and guidelines of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago and show proper respect for all clergy, Biddy Directors, Coaches, adults/volunteers and teammates/peers. Furthermore, for the good of the Church, participation in the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church of Chicago Biddy Program