1. Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge that I am physically able to participate in the USA Deaf Basketball training camp and related basketball activities.
I understand that participation in athletic activities, including but not limited to practices, drills, conditioning, workouts, training sessions, scrimmages, games against local or visiting teams, and other related activities, involves inherent risks. These risks may include, but are not limited to, bodily injury, serious injury, illness, permanent disability, paralysis, or death.
I knowingly and voluntarily assume the risks associated with my participation in the USA Deaf Basketball training camp and all related activities.
In consideration of being permitted to participate, I hereby waive, release, and discharge, to the fullest extent permitted by law, USA Deaf Basketball and its officers, directors, coaches, staff, representatives, employees, volunteers, agents, and affiliates from claims, causes of action, liabilities, or demands arising out of or related to my participation in the training camp and related activities, including practices, workouts, scrimmages, games, and other basketball activities.
I understand that USA Deaf Basketball does not provide or guarantee financial assistance, reimbursement, or payment for injuries or medical expenses resulting from my participation. I accept responsibility for medical expenses incurred as a result of my participation, except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law.
2. Participant Health Acknowledgment
By signing below, I affirm that:
- I am not currently aware of any injury, illness, or medical condition that would prevent me from safely participating in basketball and other strenuous physical activities.
- I am not currently being treated for or recovering from an orthopedic injury that would prevent my safe participation.
- I am not aware of a history of syncope (fainting) or another medical condition that would interfere with my ability to safely participate in strenuous physical activity.
- I have not been advised by a physician or other qualified healthcare professional to refrain from physical activity, exercise, basketball, or other sports because of a medical condition or previous injury.
- I understand that I am responsible for informing the appropriate USA Deaf Basketball staff or athletic trainer of any injury, illness, medical restriction, or other condition that may affect my ability to participate safely.
3. Medical Treatment Authorization
In the event of an injury or medical emergency during the training camp or related activities, I authorize USA Deaf Basketball staff, coaches, volunteers, athletic trainers, emergency medical personnel, or other appropriate individuals to obtain or provide reasonable emergency medical assistance when necessary.
I understand that I am responsible for medical expenses resulting from such treatment, except to the extent otherwise required by applicable law.
4. Media Release
I grant USA Deaf Basketball, its authorized staff, representatives, agents, and assigns permission to photograph, video record, or otherwise record me during the training camp and related activities.
I authorize USA Deaf Basketball to use, reproduce, publish, distribute, and display photographs, video recordings, audio recordings, or other media containing my image, likeness, or voice for legitimate organizational purposes, including promotion, publicity, social media, websites, educational materials, fundraising, and other lawful USA Deaf Basketball communications.
I understand that I will not receive compensation for such use and waive any right to inspect or approve the finished materials in which my image, likeness, or voice may appear.
This authorization will remain in effect unless and until revoked by me in writing. I understand that revocation will not apply to materials already produced, published, or distributed before USA Deaf Basketball receives my written revocation.
5. Acknowledgement
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understand this Liability Waiver, Assumption of Risk & Media Release. I understand that by signing this document, I may be giving up certain legal rights. I am signing voluntarily and understand that this agreement is intended to be binding upon me, my heirs, personal representatives, and legal representatives to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to ask questions and seek independent legal advice before signing this agreement if I choose to do so.