Release of Liability and Acknowledgement
Activity Description:
This Release of Liability Form pertains to all basketball training programs, clinics, tournaments, and related activities ("Activities") conducted by GFB Academy and or Valencia High School Boys Basketball.
Acknowledgement of Risks
Participants and their guardians acknowledge that basketball and related Activities involve inherent risks of injury, illness (including communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19), and in some cases, permanent disability or death. Despite strict safety protocols, equipment, and personal discipline, the risk of serious injury and illness exists.
Voluntary Participation
By signing this form, participants and their guardians confirm their understanding of these risks and voluntarily assume all known and unknown risks associated with these Activities.
No Guarantee of Team Selection or Playing Time
GFB Academy makes no guarantees regarding team selection for Valencia High School Boys' Basketball teams or any other teams, nor does it guarantee any specific amount of playing time for participants who successfully make any team. Decisions regarding team selection and playing time are at the sole discretion of the respective coaching staff. GFB Academy has no correlation with Valencia High School Basketball programming.
Additionally, if it is determined that any player and/or parent is utilizing GFB Academy’s services to attempt to influence Valencia High School coaching staff for playing time or team selection, the player will be immediately removed from GFB Academy and will no longer be permitted to utilize GFB Academy’s services.
Release of Liability
By participating in GFB Academy and or Valencia High School activities, participants and their legal guardians hereby release and hold harmless GFB Academy, Valencia High School, the William S. Hart School District, and their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, associates, and agents from any and all claims, liabilities, or demands arising from injury, illness, or damage sustained during participation, including those resulting from the ordinary negligence of the parties released.
Indemnification
Participants and their legal guardians agree to indemnify and hold harmless GFB Academy, Valencia High School, the William S. Hart School District, and all affiliated personnel and representatives from any and all liabilities, claims, or expenses arising out of or related to the participant’s involvement in program activities.
Media Release
By participating in GFB Academy and Valencia High School activities, participants and their guardians grant GFB Academy and Valencia High School permission to record, capture, and use video, audio, and images of the participant for promotional, educational, and marketing purposes. This includes, but is not limited to, use on GFB Academy's and Valencia High School's website, social media platforms, brochures, advertisements, and other promotional materials. Participants and their guardians waive any rights to review, inspect, or approve the final product and understand that they will not receive compensation for the use of such media.
Agreement
I have read this Release of Liability and Acknowledgement Form, fully understand its terms, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. I understand that I am giving up substantial legal rights by signing this form.