BIG BALLER FIRELAKE 3X3 CHAMPIONSHIP
Minor Participant Waiver, Release of Liability, Medical Authorization & Media Release
Presented by:
Big Baller Brand • Triple B’s Cares Foundation • Potawatomi Fire • FireLake Arena
Event Location:
FireLake Arena
Shawnee, Oklahoma
This form must be completed by the parent or legal guardian of every participant under 18 years of age before the participant may compete.
1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant identified above. I understand that participation in the Big Baller FireLake 3X3 Championship involves vigorous physical activity, including basketball competition, running, jumping, conditioning, physical contact, rapid movement, and other athletic activities.
I understand that participation involves known and unknown risks, including, but not limited to:
Sprains and strains
Cuts and bruises
Muscle, tendon, and ligament injuries
Broken bones
Dental or facial injuries
Head, neck, back, or spinal injuries
Concussions and other traumatic brain injuries
Heat exhaustion, dehydration, or heat-related illness
Cardiac events and other medical emergencies
Permanent disability, paralysis, or death
Contact with players, officials, equipment, or playing surfaces
Loss of or damage to personal property
I understand that injuries may occur despite proper supervision, instruction, officiating, facility maintenance, and reasonable safety precautions.
I knowingly and voluntarily accept and assume all risks associated with my child’s participation in this event.
2. CERTIFICATION OF PHYSICAL CONDITION
By signing this waiver, I certify that the participant:
Is physically and medically able to participate in competitive basketball activities.
Has no known medical condition that would prevent safe participation.
Has no undisclosed injury, illness, allergy, or physical limitation that would place the participant or others at increased risk.
Has received medical clearance to participate when such clearance is necessary or recommended.
Will not participate while injured, ill, impaired, or otherwise unable to compete safely.
I understand that it is my responsibility to disclose all relevant allergies, medications, medical conditions, injuries, and physical limitations to tournament staff before participation.
I agree to notify tournament officials immediately if the participant’s medical condition changes before or during the event.
3. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, I release, waive, discharge, and agree to hold harmless:
LaVar Ball
Big Baller Brand Inc.
Big Baller Brand Grassroots
Triple B’s Cares Foundation
Potawatomi Fire
FireLake Arena
Citizen Potawatomi Nation
Event sponsors and partners
Tournament directors and organizers
Coaches, officials, referees, and volunteers
Employees and independent contractors
Athletic trainers and medical personnel
Security personnel and vendors
Facility owners, operators, and managers
All affiliated organizations, agents, representatives, and partners
Collectively referred to as the “Released Parties.”
This release applies to claims, demands, causes of action, damages, injuries, illnesses, losses, medical expenses, property damage, or liabilities arising from or related to the participant’s involvement in, attendance at, travel to, or travel from the event.
This release includes claims allegedly caused by the ordinary negligence of a Released Party, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law. It does not apply to conduct that cannot legally be released or waived.
4. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
If the participant becomes injured, ill, unconscious, or otherwise requires medical attention, I authorize tournament officials, event staff, coaches, athletic trainers, emergency medical personnel, first responders, venue personnel, or other qualified individuals to:
Provide first aid.
Contact Emergency Medical Services.
Arrange ambulance or emergency transportation.
Obtain medical evaluation or treatment.
Authorize emergency treatment considered reasonably necessary until I can be contacted.
I understand that reasonable efforts will be made to contact me or the participant’s emergency contact when circumstances permit.
I accept full financial responsibility for all medical treatment, emergency transportation, hospital care, medication, testing, or other expenses resulting from the participant’s involvement in the event.
I understand that the Released Parties are not responsible for paying medical expenses incurred on behalf of the participant.
5. PERSONAL PROPERTY
I understand that the participant is responsible for securing and protecting personal belongings, including:
Basketballs
Shoes
Uniforms and clothing
Cell phones and electronics
Wallets and cash
Jewelry
Backpacks
Athletic equipment
Other personal items
I understand and agree that the Released Parties are not responsible for property that is lost, stolen, misplaced, or damaged before, during, or after the event.
6. REGISTRATION, NO-SHOW AND REFUND POLICY
I understand that registration reserves a position for the participant’s team and that tournament expenses may be incurred based on completed registrations.
I acknowledge and agree that:
Teams or participants who fail to appear are not eligible for a refund.
Withdrawal requests received after the published registration deadline are non-refundable unless tournament management approves an exception.
Removal, ejection, disqualification, or forfeiture resulting from misconduct, eligibility violations, incomplete documentation, or failure to follow tournament rules will not result in a refund.
Tournament management may consider documented emergencies at its sole discretion.
Tournament schedules, divisions, game times, court assignments, and formats may be adjusted because of registration totals, facility needs, emergencies, safety concerns, or unforeseen circumstances.
7. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY AND PROMOTIONAL RELEASE
I grant Big Baller Brand Inc., Big Baller Brand Grassroots, Triple B’s Cares Foundation, Potawatomi Fire, FireLake Arena, Citizen Potawatomi Nation, event sponsors, media partners, and their authorized representatives permission to photograph, film, livestream, interview, audio record, or otherwise capture the participant’s image, likeness, voice, name, performance, and participation during the event.
I authorize these materials to be used, edited, reproduced, published, displayed, distributed, broadcast, livestreamed, or promoted through:
Social media
Websites
Television and streaming platforms
Advertising and marketing campaigns
Printed promotional materials
Event recaps
Commercials
News and media coverage
Educational materials
Future tournament promotions
I understand that these materials may be used publicly and without additional notice, approval, or compensation.
8. PLAYER, PARENT AND SPECTATOR CODE OF CONDUCT
I understand that all players, parents, guardians, coaches, team representatives, and spectators are expected to behave respectfully and follow tournament and facility rules.
The following conduct is prohibited:
Fighting or attempting to fight
Physical or verbal abuse
Threatening or intimidating behavior
Unsportsmanlike conduct
Profanity directed toward officials, players, staff, volunteers, or spectators
Harassment or discrimination
Intentional damage to facility or personal property
Possession or use of illegal drugs or alcohol
Refusal to follow tournament, security, or facility instructions
Disruptive behavior that interferes with the event
I understand that violations may result in:
Technical fouls
Game forfeiture
Player or coach ejection
Team disqualification
Removal from FireLake Arena
Loss of registration fees
Referral to law enforcement when appropriate
I understand that tournament management’s decisions regarding safety, conduct, eligibility, ejections, forfeitures, and disqualification are final.
9. ELIGIBILITY AND TOURNAMENT RULES
I certify that the participant is registered in the correct grade division and is eligible to compete.
I understand and agree that:
The participant may compete on only one team during the tournament.
The participant must be listed on the official team roster.
Tournament officials may verify the participant’s identity, age, grade, or school enrollment.
Use of an ineligible or unregistered player may result in game forfeiture, team disqualification, removal from the event, and loss of registration fees.
The participant must follow all tournament rules, equipment requirements, safety procedures, and instructions from officials and event staff.
10. GENERAL RELEASE AND SEVERABILITY
I confirm that I have carefully read this entire waiver and understand its terms.
I voluntarily permit the participant to take part in the Big Baller FireLake 3X3 Championship and accept responsibility for the risks associated with participation.
I understand that this agreement is intended to be legally binding upon me, the participant, and our respective heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, and assigns.
If any portion of this agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.
This agreement will be interpreted to the fullest extent permitted under applicable Oklahoma law.
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT
By signing below, I certify that:
☐ I am the participant’s parent or legal guardian and have authority to sign this agreement.
☐ I have read this waiver in its entirety.
☐ I understand and accept the risks associated with participation.
☐ The participant is physically and medically able to compete.
☐ I have disclosed all relevant medical conditions, allergies, medications, injuries, and limitations.
☐ I authorize emergency medical care if I cannot be reached.
☐ I accept responsibility for medical expenses associated with the participant’s involvement.
☐ I understand the tournament’s registration, no-show, and refund policies.
☐ I understand that personal belongings are the responsibility of the participant and family.
☐ I agree to the player, parent, and spectator Code of Conduct.
☐ I authorize the photography, filming, recording, and promotional use described in this waiver.
☐ I understand that I am signing a release of liability and giving up certain legal rights.