In consideration of allowing our said child to participate in these activities, the undersigned parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of said child, a minor, we do forever release, discharge, and covenant to hold harmless the Colonial Heights Youth Football Association officers, officials, or coaches/sponsors from any and all claims, demand damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, acts and causes of action belonging to said minor of the undersigned, arising from, losses or damages of any kind sustained or that may occur hereafter as a consequence of participation in said activities its related events and activities, the undersigned, acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential risk for permanent paralysis and death, and while rules, equipment and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and

2) I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases 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 an unusual and significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will bring such to the attention of the nearest league official immediately; and

4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, herby release, indemnify, and hold harmless Colonial Heights Youth Football Association, its officers, officials, agents and/or volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5) If a child leaves a practice or game for any medical reason, he or she cannot return without medical clearance from a physician.

6) At any time, a coach can require medical clearance to be able to participate or play at his/her own discretion.

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

IN CONSIDERATION OF my minor child listed below being allowed to participate in any way in the Colonial Heights Youth Football Association (CHYFA) and its member associations related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

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

1. FOR MYSELF, SPOUSE, AND CHILD, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others, and assume full responsibility for my child's participation; and,

2. I willingly agree to comply with the program's stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual significant concern in my child's readiness for participation and/or in the program itself, I will remove my child from the participation and bring such attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

3. I myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Colonial Heights Youth Football Association (CHYFA) and its member associations its directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, 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 incident to my child's involvement or participation in these programs, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

4. I, for myself, my spouse, my child, and on behalf of my/our heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS all the above Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE to the fullest extent permitted by law.

5. I, the parent/guardian, assert that I have explained to my child: the risks of the activity, his/her responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations, and that my child understands this agreement.

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

I understand the seriousness of the risks involved in participating in this program, my personal responsibilities for adhering to rules and regulation, and accept them as a participant.

• I am accountable for the results of my behavior toward my teammates, coaches and game officials.
• I will respect other participants, coaches and game officials at all times. When my team scores a touchdown, the ball will be handed to the official before celebrating.
• When I make a great play, I will not embarrass my opponent.
• I will honor the sport and opponents by playing within the rules during games and practices.
• I will respect the game and not use foul language at any time.
• I agree to put my team first and put forth my best effort on the field in support of team goals.
• I agree to give my best effort in the classroom and listen to my teachers.

• I agree to support our team in a positive manner and showcase good sportsmanship toward all players, coaches, parents and game officials.
• I will respect the coaches' commitment to coach my child and will not interfere with on-field instruction during practices or games.
• I will respect the game officials' commitment and will not interfere or question calls made during games.
• I will address any concerns with the head coach in private, away from the field and in a positive manner.
• I will support the coaches and do my best to ensure that my child arrives at practice and games on time.
• I will teach my child to play by the rules and respect teammates, opponents, game officials and coaches.
• I will cheer for our team in a positive manner regardless of the outcome of the game.

• When my child is injured during practice or a game and seeks medical attention or is under doctor care, I will bring a note from the Doctor allowing them to return to play football or cheer.
• I understand my child will not participate unless a doctor's note is submitted to the coach prior to game day.

As the parent/guardian of the child named below, I hereby agree to have my child join the Colonial Heights Youth Football Association (CHYFA) and participate fully in the athletic program. We shall abide by all the rules, regulations, expectations and fully support the league.

Please print clearly as this information may be used for roster, programs, and personalized items throughout the season.

**PLAYERS/CHEERLEADERS must show proof age at the time of registration. Football Players will not be permitted to participate in practice if a copy DMV/MILITARY ID has not been received by CHYFA prior to the 1^st day of practice NO EXPECTIONS. To play football a child must be at least 4 years of age by 1/01/25 and not older than 14 years of age on 07/31/25 to participate. To cheer a child must be at least 4 years of age by 01/01/25 and not older than 14 years of age on 07/31/25 to participate.

age as of 8/1/25 (7/15/25 for 6U flag).

The undersigned further agrees that under no circumstances will Releasors prosecute or present any claim against Releasees for any causes of action, for personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death, whether the same shall

This Release is by the party signing below (herein referred to as "Releasor"), and is given to Colonial Heights Youth Football Association, (CHYFA), Metropolitan Youth Football League (MYFL), Heads Up Football, LLC, USA Football, Inc., and each of their respective subsidiaries, affiliates, divisions, owners, officers, agents, board members, employees, consultants, grantors, sponsors, agents, legal representatives, administrators, assigns, heirs, executors, those for whom each is acting and those acting with any of their authority and permission (collectively as "Releasees").

RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. Releasor, being of lawful age (or, in the case of a minor, through his/her parent or guardian), in consideration of being permitted to participate in the football and cheer program, including football games, practices, workouts, camps and clinics, jamborees, scrimmages, and post-season competitions (collectively and individually, the "Season"), hereby releases and discharges Releasees from all present and future liabilities, debts, obligations, costs, expenses, damages, losses, charges, judgments, executions, liens, claims, demands, actions or causes of action of whatever nature or description, in equity or at law, whether caused in whole or in part by the Releasees or any other person or thing during the Season while Releasor is present, which the Releasor or his/her child or ward (each a "child"), family, estate, heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, successors or assigns (collectively, "Related Parties") may have, whether known or unknown, suspected, asserted or not asserted, arising out of participation by the Releasor or his/her child in the Season, and agrees that Releasees are not responsible for any of the foregoing arising out of the Season, even if caused by their ordinary negligence. The Releasor understands, acknowledges and accepts that this Release and Waiver is intended to be binding on the Releasor and anyone related to Releasor.