, in consideration of being allowed to

participate in any way, in the American Youth Football, Inc. ("AYF") (dba American Youth Football and American Youth Cheer,) national championships and any other official AYF events and activities, do hereby grant to American Youth Football Inc., the unrestricted right and permission, free from approval or review, to copyright and/or use my likeness in any and all media now or hereafter known, including but not limited to, pictures and videos of which I may be included intact or in part for promotion or other commercial use.

IN CONSIDERATION OF Eastern Carolina Youth Football League being allowed to participate in any way in the American Youth Football (AYF) or American Youth Cheer Regional/National Championships, football and or cheer programs of Newport Vikings Football & Cheer, the Local Organization, which is a legally distinct and organization not operated or controlled by American Youth Football, despite its membership with American Youth Football, Inc. acknowledges and agrees that:

1.The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,

2.I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3.I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

4.I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS American Youth Football, Inc. their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child/ward s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

NOTE: This form as with any and all forms used by your Association should be reviewed by your local counsel for compliance with any state or local statutes. This form should be kept on file for a minimum of 7 years, longer in the event of an injury. Please confer with your local attorney for advice as to the appropriate maintenance and storage term for this and all such forms.

PLEASE NOTE: A copy of a valid government-issued photo identification must be attached to this application.

By completing this application, I swear & attest that all information provided on this application is true & complete to the fullest extent of my knowledge. If I am accepted as a volunteer, Newport Vikings may end the relationship immediately if I have made any false statements or material misrepresentations, written or verbal. As a condition of volunteering, I hereby grant permission to Newport Vikings to conduct a background check on me, which may include a review of database records including but not limited to sex offender registries, child abuse and criminal history records in compliance with Newport Vikings's child protection policy. I understand and agree that, if appointed, my position is conditional upon the league receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability Newport Vikings, the officers, employees and volunteers thereof, and/or any other person or organization that may provide such information.