I, as a parent or guardian of * * , (“Child”) provide the following Release in consideration of the opportunity to participate in the University sponsored camp conducted by the FGCU Tennis Program called FGCU Eagles Tennis Camp (“Camp”) and scheduled to take place on * , and located at Florida Gulf Coast University (“University”) the event consists of the following:
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I acknowledge that I have thoroughly read and understand the information contained in this General Participation Release (“Release”) pertaining to the Camp and the possible risks associated with my Child’s participation in this Camp.
Behavior: I acknowledge and agree that I have required my Child to act in a mature and responsible manner at all times during the Camp. I acknowledge and agree that I will be held responsible for my Child’s behavior and any damage or injury to the property of the University and its faculty and staff, as well as other participants. I acknowledge that my Child may be temporarily or permanently dismissed from the Camp for my Child’s behavior.
I acknowledge and agree that my Child must observe all federal, state, and local laws and University regulations and policies as well as any behavior requirements of the Camp. I further acknowledge and agree that in the event I have any questions regarding the applicability of the University’s regulations and policies to the Camp, it is my responsibility to make any necessary inquiries to the University. Additionally, I acknowledge and agree that my Child must observe and comply with the specific rules and conditions developed for participation in the Camp.
Activity at University Waterfront. I acknowledge that my child may be participating in activities at the University Waterfront. The University Waterfront consists of a beach area supervised by a lifeguard and water area and a space fronting a lake that is not supervised by a lifeguard. I acknowledge and agree that my Child must observe and comply with the specific rules and conditions developed for participation in any activity done at the University Waterfront. I acknowledge that while participating in activities at the University Waterfront, if my child fails to comply with the directions of University lifeguard or other University staff supervising the camp or the University Waterfront, my child may be removed from the Camp Waterfront activity and may further be dismissed from the camp.
Use of University Property: I acknowledge that the University may provide to my Child the use of equipment or other University property as part of participation in the Camp. I acknowledge that if the University property that is provided to my Child is damaged, stolen, or lost that I may be charged for the repair or replacement of the University property. I acknowledge that the University may bill me for the charges related for the repair or replacement of damaged, stolen, or lost University property.
Safety Participation: I acknowledge that I have made any necessary inquiries or provided the necessary information to the University regarding my Child’s ability, physically or otherwise, to safely participate in the Camp and that, prior to executing this Release, I have been provided the opportunity to inquire and discuss the possible risks and hazards to my Child resulting from their participating in the Camp. Any questions I had regarding my Child’s ability to participate in the Camp have been answered to my satisfaction, and I have received sufficient information to make a sound and voluntary decision for my Child to participate in the Camp.
There are additional risks in participating in an in-person Camp due to the presence of communicable illnesses in the community including risks of exposure to or potential infection or illness resulting from the presence of communicable diseases in the community. I acknowledge that my child will comply with the Camp and facility safety policies and precautions. I understand the risks associated with the presence of communicable illnesses in the community and I am assuming those risks with my Child’s participation in the Camp.
Photo Release: In exchange for the University allowing my Child to participate in the Camp, I give the University permission to record my Child’s participation and appearance in the Camp in digital or electronic recordings, videotape, audiotape, film, photography, or any other medium and to use my Child’s name, likeness, voice, and biographical information in connection with these recordings. The University may make exhibit or distribute all or any part of these recordings for any educational or promotional purpose, which the University deems appropriate. All such recordings shall remain the University’s property.
Waiver of Liability and Assumption of Risks (“Waiver”): In exchange for the University allowing my Child to participate in the Camp, I hereby assume all risks of my Child’s participation in the Camp. Risks include, but are not limited to, transportation risks, risks of participation in the various components of the Camp, and all risks related to any physical or other condition from which my Child might suffer. I acknowledge that the University does not provide personal accident/health insurance or medical personnel. I authorize University staff to perform on site emergency first aid on my Child. I authorize University staff to contact local emergency medical care services in the event of a medical emergency involving my Child. I assume personal and financial responsibility for any medical care and treatment my Child may require as a result of participating in the Camp. I acknowledge that this Release applies to all medical care and treatment that is provided or obtained by the University as a result of my Child’s participation in the Camp.
In exchange for the University allowing my Child to participate in the Camp and having reviewed and agreed to all acknowledgements listed in this Release and Waiver, I, on behalf of my Child, and his or her family, heirs, beneficiaries, and personal representatives, agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities of my Child participating in the Camp and I release and forever discharge and covenant not to sue the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees, Florida Gulf Coast University and their officers, agents, employees, and representatives (“Releasees”) from and against any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action of whatever kind or nature, costs and expenses of any nature, including attorneys’ fees (“Claims”) that I may have or that may hereafter accrue to me or my Child, arising out of or related to any harm, loss, damage, or injury including, but not limited to suffering, death, or property loss that may be sustained by my Child, whether caused by their action, or the negligence of the Releasees or the action of third parties in connection with the Camp. I also agree not to sue Releasees in connection with any such harm, loss, damage, or injury. I agree to indemnify and hold Releasees harmless from any against all claims asserted against any of the Releasees by any entity based upon my Child’s participation in the Camp.
I acknowledge and agree that should any provision or aspect of this Release and Waiver be found to be unenforceable, all remaining provisions of this Release and Waiver will remain in full force and effect. Further, I acknowledge and agree that this Release and Waiver shall be construed pursuant to the laws of the State of Florida and that the venue for any legal proceeding concerning this Release and Waiver shall be in Fort Myers, Lee County, Florida.
I have read, understand, and acknowledge that through my signature below, I will comply with the information and directions and agree to be bound by the terms contained in this Release and Waiver and I have voluntarily executed the Release and Waiver.
Dated this * day of * , 2025 .