As a parent or legal guardian of the previously-named participant, or for myself if I am over 18, I give permission for my child to attend and participate in the activities sponsored by POST. (If signing for myself as a legal adult, “child” in this document refers to me.) I acknowledge that this activity entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, or death to my child, as well as damage to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. I assume the risk and financial responsibility for any injury, illness, or liability resulting from my child’s participation. I waive any claims against and agree to hold harmless and not sue, POST, POST staff, POST Executive Committee, POST chaperones, related parties, or other organizations associated with sponsoring the activity from any and all claims or liability arising out of my child’s participation. I have been made aware of the trip itinerary and give permission for my child or ward to ride in any vehicle designated by the staff of POST while attending or participating in activities sponsored by POST. I consent to the use of any video images, photographs, audio recordings, or any other visual or audio reproduction that may be taken of my child while participating in activities sponsored by POST, to be used, distributed, or shown as POST sees fit. I certify that my child has no medical or physical conditions that could interfere with his/her safety in this activity, or else I am willing to assume and bear the costs of all risks that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. In case of an emergency involving my child, I understand every effort will be made to contact me (or emergency contact provided). In the event I cannot be reached, I authorize a qualified physician/surgeon selected by the adult leader in charge to examine and in the event of injury or serious illness administer emergency care to the above named-participant which may include hospitalization, anesthesia, surgery, or injections of medication for my child. I understand every reasonable effort will be made to contact me to explain the nature of the incident prior to any involved treatment. In the event it becomes necessary for POST chaperones, EC, or staff to obtain emergency care for my student, I agree that neither POST nor any of its personnel assumes financial liability for expenses incurred because of the accident, injury, or illness.