PLEASE READ CAREFULLY 

Thank you for your interest in playing for the 13U Jr. Panther Travel Baseball team. Please realize this is NOT a recreational program and the focus on competition & commitment expectations increase dramatically. The philosophy of this program is to give youth in the East Moline area an opportunity to play baseball at a more competitive level while preparing them to play at the High School level.  

 

By Signing Up Below I/We understand:

- There is a significant time commitment to the team and teammates.

- This is NOT a recreational program and there is NO minimum playing time requirement.

- Most practices and games are mandatory. Missing practices and games will affect playing time.

 

- Coaches may hold some practices in the offseason (before April 1st). While these practices are not mandatory, every effort should be made to attend in order to avoid falling behind the other players.

- I/We the parent(s) of a candidate for a position on a Jr.Panther travel baseball team, hereby give my/our child approval to their participation in any/all activities during the upcoming season.

- I/We assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation including transportation to and from activities, and I/We do herby waive, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Jr. Panther organization, participants and persons transporting my/our child – except to the extent and in the amount covered by liability insurance.

- I/We understand Medical insurance will NOT be provided by the Jr. Panther organization.

- I/We will furnish a certified birth certificate upon request.

- fees are non-refundable

Payment of all fees are due prior to season start(exact date TBD 2025)

Informed Consent/General Release-Youth Baseball Participants

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR AGREEMENT.
NOTE: THIS FORM INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

Since participation in youth sports activities can be dangerous, Jr. Panther Travel Baseball requires that all participants (and their adult parent(s) or guardians) to assume all risks associated with youth baseball by signing this general release.

 

For and in consideration of my child being permitted to participate in Jr. Panther Travel baseball activities, I hereby voluntarily release, discharge, waive and relinquish any and all claims or actions for damages for personal injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage which I or my child may have, or which may here after accrue to me or my child, as a result of my participation in youth travel baseball activities during play and while I am at the facility while others play or for any other reason. This release is intended to discharge, in advance, Jr. Panther Travel Baseball, it’s officers, employees and agents, and the owners and maintainers of any facility used for baseball practice or activities, from any and all liability arising out of or connected in any way with my child’s participation in baseball camps/clinic activities, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of Jr. Panther Travel Baseball, its officers, agents or employees, or the owners or maintainers of any facility used by Jr. Panther Travel Baseball for baseball practice or activities.

 

I further understand that serious accidents occasionally occur during travel youth baseball activities, and that participants occasionally sustain serious personal injuries, death or property damage as a consequence thereof. Knowing the risks, I have voluntarily applied for my child to participate in the activity and thereby agree to assume those risks to release and hold harmless Jr. Panther Travel Baseball, its officers, employees or agents, or the owners or maintainers of any facility used by the Jr. Panther Travel Baseball for baseball practice or activities, who (through negligence or carelessness) might otherwise be liable to me or to my child (or my heirs or assigns) for damages.

 

I further understand and agree that this release, discharge, waiver, and assumption of risk is to be binding on my and my child’s heirs, executors, administrators, and assigns.

 

I further agree to indemnify and to hold harmless Jr. Panther Travel Baseball, its officers, employees and agents, or the owners or maintainers of any facility used by the Jr. Panther Travel Baseball for baseball practices or activities, for any loss, liability damage, cost or expense which may incur as a result of any injury or property damage I or my child may sustain while participating in the activity.

I agree to comply with the program’s stated and customary terms and conditions for participation according to the Jr. Panther Travel Baseball If I observe any significant change with regards to my child’s readiness for participation in the program, I will remove my child from the program immediately.

 

I have read this Informed Consent/General Release, fully understanding its terms, that I give up substantial rights by signing it, and sign it voluntarily.

DO NOT E-SIGN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ABOVE STATEMENT.

By my eSignature below, I certify that I have read, fully understand and accept all terms of the foregoing statement. Please signify your acceptance by entering your full name in the box below

As a Parent/Guardian and as an athlete it is important to recognize the signs, symptoms, and behaviors of concussions. By signing this form you are stating that you understand the importance of recognizing and responding to the signs, symptoms, and behaviors of a concussion or head injury.

CDC Concussion Informational Page

Parent/Guardian Agreement:

 I (Parents's/Guardian's Name Listed Prior) have read the Parent Concussion and Head Injury Information and understand what a concussion is and how it may be caused. I also understand the common signs, symptoms, and behaviors. I agree that my child must be removed from practice/play if a concussion is suspected.

I understand that it is my responsibility to seek medical treatment if a suspected concussion is reported to me.

I understand that my child cannot return to practice/play until providing written clearance from an appropriate health care provider to his/her coach.

I understand the possible consequences of my child returning to practice/play too soon.

Parent/Guardian Signature (eSignature Below)

DO NOT E-SIGN UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THE ABOVE STATEMENT.

By my eSignature below, I certify that I have read this fact sheet for parents on concussion with my child or teen and talked about what to do if they have a concussion or other serious brain injury.

Please signify your acceptance by entering your full name in the box below.