List the full name of every player expected to attend, with one player per line.

IMPORTANT — WHO IS THE PARTICIPANT / ATHLETE?
Enter information for the person who will actually participate in the activity.
If you are a parent/legal guardian completing this waiver for your child, enter YOUR CHILD’S information below — not your own.
If you are the adult Participant / Athlete, enter your own information.

Membership - Assumption of Risk

I understand that a CYOJ Hit Lab membership provides ongoing access to athletic training areas, batting and pitching cages, bullpens, training equipment, pitching machines, balls, bats, nets, screens, and related facility spaces. Membership activities may include hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, running, strength and conditioning, instruction, independent practice, and other athletic activities, whether supervised or unsupervised where permitted.

I understand and acknowledge that participation in these activities and use of the facility and equipment involve inherent and other risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, being struck by a ball, bat, pitching machine, equipment, or another participant; collisions; equipment malfunction or misuse; slips, trips, or falls; overexertion; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; illness; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I voluntarily choose to participate in and use CYOJ Hit Lab facilities, equipment, programs, and services, and I knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with membership use, whether known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and whether the Participant / Athlete is training independently, receiving instruction, or participating alongside other individuals.

I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab cannot guarantee the Participant / Athlete’s safety or provide continuous individual supervision and that the Participant / Athlete is responsible for following all facility rules, posted warnings, equipment instructions, and directions provided by CYOJ Hit Lab staff, coaches, trainers, and volunteers.

One-Time Batting/Pitching Cage Rental - Assumption of Risk

I understand that renting and using a batting cage, pitching cage, bullpen, or related training area at CYOJ Hit Lab involves inherent and other risks. The Participant / Athlete may use or be near baseballs, softballs, bats, pitching machines, ball-feeding equipment, protective screens, nets, pitching mounds, training aids, and other athletic equipment.

These risks include, but are not limited to, being struck by a pitched, thrown, batted, deflected, or ricocheting ball; being struck by a bat, pitching machine, training aid, or other equipment; contact or collisions with other participants; equipment malfunction, improper setup, or misuse; balls leaving designated training areas; slips, trips, or falls; overexertion; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab staff may not continuously supervise the rental and that the Participant / Athlete is responsible for using the rented space and equipment only as intended, remaining alert to surrounding activity, wearing appropriate protective equipment, and following all posted rules, safety instructions, occupancy limits, and directions provided by CYOJ Hit Lab staff.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, or permit the Participant / Athlete to participate in, the one-time cage rental and knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with the Participant / Athlete’s use of the facility, training areas, and equipment, whether the risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and whether the Participant / Athlete is hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, observing, assisting, or otherwise present in or near the rented area.

Baseball Academy Tryouts - Assumption of Risk

 

I understand that participation in CYOJ Hit Lab Baseball Academy tryouts may take place at CYOJ Hit Lab, 576 Patterson Dr NW, Suite 120, Salem, Oregon 97304, Geer Community Park, 241 Geer Dr NE, Salem, Oregon 97301, or another location communicated by CYOJ Hit Lab.

Tryout activities may include, but are not limited to, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, running, sprinting, agility drills, strength or conditioning activities, athletic evaluations, use of batting or pitching cages, pitching machines, training aids, baseballs, bats, protective screens, nets, bases, pitching mounds, and other athletic equipment.

I understand and acknowledge that baseball tryouts and related activities involve inherent and other risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, being struck by a pitched, thrown, batted, deflected, or ricocheting ball; being struck by a bat, pitching machine, training aid, or other equipment; collisions or contact with other participants, coaches, evaluators, spectators, structures, fences, or equipment; equipment malfunction or misuse; slips, trips, or falls; uneven, wet, hard, artificial, or natural playing surfaces; holes or other field conditions; weather-related conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, sun exposure, or poor air quality; overexertion; dehydration; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that participation in tryouts does not guarantee placement on a CYOJ Hit Lab Baseball Academy team and that coaches, evaluators, staff, and volunteers may not be able to continuously supervise every participant or prevent every injury.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, or permit the Participant / Athlete to participate in, the CYOJ Hit Lab Baseball Academy tryouts and knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with the tryout, evaluation activities, facilities, fields, equipment, and the Participant / Athlete’s presence at either location, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and whether caused by the Participant / Athlete, another participant, a spectator, facility or field conditions, equipment, or other circumstances.

I understand that the Participant / Athlete is responsible for following all posted rules, safety requirements, equipment instructions, and directions provided by CYOJ Hit Lab staff, coaches, evaluators, volunteers, and authorized personnel.

Softball Academy Tryouts - Assumption of Risk

 

I understand that participation in CYOJ Hit Lab Softball Academy tryouts will take place at CYOJ Hit Lab, 576 Patterson Dr NW, Suite 120, Salem, Oregon 97304, unless CYOJ Hit Lab communicates a different location.

Tryout activities may include, but are not limited to, hitting, bunting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, running, sprinting, agility drills, strength or conditioning activities, athletic evaluations, and the use of batting cages, pitching areas, pitching machines, softballs, bats, protective screens, nets, training aids, and other athletic equipment.

I understand and acknowledge that softball tryouts and related activities involve inherent and other risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, being struck by a pitched, thrown, batted, deflected, or ricocheting softball; being struck by a bat, pitching machine, training aid, or other equipment; contact or collisions with other participants, coaches, evaluators, spectators, walls, nets, screens, structures, or equipment; equipment malfunction, improper setup, or misuse; softballs leaving designated training areas; slips, trips, or falls; hard, artificial, uneven, or potentially slippery surfaces; overexertion; dehydration; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that participation in tryouts does not guarantee placement on a CYOJ Hit Lab Softball Academy team and that coaches, evaluators, staff, and volunteers may not be able to continuously supervise every participant or prevent every injury.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, or permit the Participant / Athlete to participate in, the CYOJ Hit Lab Softball Academy tryouts and knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with the tryout, evaluation activities, facility, equipment, and the Participant / Athlete’s presence at CYOJ Hit Lab, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable, and whether caused by the Participant / Athlete, another participant, a spectator, facility conditions, equipment, or other circumstances.

I understand that the Participant / Athlete is responsible for following all posted rules, safety requirements, equipment instructions, and directions provided by CYOJ Hit Lab staff, coaches, evaluators, volunteers, and authorized personnel.

CYOJ Hit Lab Private Party or Event - Assumption of Risk

 

I understand that participation in or attendance at a birthday party, team party, private rental, celebration, gathering, or other event at CYOJ Hit Lab may include athletic, recreational, social, and facility-related activities.

Activities may include, but are not limited to, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, running, fielding, games, contests, demonstrations, use of batting or pitching cages, pitching machines, baseballs, softballs, bats, protective screens, nets, training aids, and other equipment. Participants and guests may also move throughout common areas, seating areas, walkways, entrances, and other portions of the facility.

I understand and acknowledge that attending or participating in a private party or event involves inherent and other risks. These risks include, but are not limited to, being struck by a pitched, thrown, batted, deflected, or ricocheting ball; being struck by a bat, pitching machine, training aid, or other equipment; contact or collisions with participants, guests, staff, walls, nets, screens, structures, or equipment; equipment malfunction, improper setup, or misuse; balls leaving designated activity areas; slips, trips, or falls; running or horseplay; overexertion; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; illness; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab personnel may not continuously supervise every participant, child, or guest during a private party or event. The adult organizing or supervising the event—and each participating adult or parent or legal guardian of a minor participant—is responsible for reasonable supervision, ensuring that participants remain in authorized areas, and requiring participants and guests to follow all posted rules, safety instructions, equipment requirements, and directions provided by CYOJ Hit Lab staff.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, or permit the Participant / Athlete to attend, the CYOJ Hit Lab private party or event, and I knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with the event, activities, facility, equipment, other participants and guests, and the Participant / Athlete’s presence at CYOJ Hit Lab, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

I understand that the event organizer’s rental or reservation of the facility does not make CYOJ Hit Lab responsible for continuously supervising participants or guests or guaranteeing that an injury, illness, loss, or other incident will not occur.

Non-Hit Lab Team Practice - Assumption of Risk

 

I understand that participation in a practice, workout, evaluation, meeting, or other team activity conducted at CYOJ Hit Lab, 576 Patterson Dr NW, Suite 120, Salem, Oregon 97304, by a team, coach, trainer, or organization that is not operated by CYOJ Hit Lab involves inherent and other risks.

Activities may include, but are not limited to, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, running, agility drills, conditioning, demonstrations, team instruction, and the use of batting or pitching cages, bullpens, pitching machines, baseballs, softballs, bats, nets, protective screens, training aids, and other athletic equipment.

I understand and acknowledge that these activities involve risks including, but not limited to, being struck by a pitched, thrown, batted, deflected, or ricocheting ball; being struck by a bat, pitching machine, training aid, or other equipment; contact or collisions with other participants / athletes, coaches, spectators, walls, nets, screens, structures, or equipment; equipment malfunction, improper setup, or misuse; balls leaving designated activity areas; slips, trips, or falls; overexertion; dehydration; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that the outside team, coach, trainer, or organization conducting the practice is responsible for supervising its participants / athletes, directing the practice, selecting appropriate activities, and ensuring that participants / athletes follow applicable safety requirements. CYOJ Hit Lab personnel may not continuously supervise or control the practice and are not responsible for the decisions, instructions, conduct, or supervision provided by the outside team or its representatives.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, permit the Participant / Athlete for whom I am signing to attend, or, if I am a Coach or Authorized Team Representative, supervise the non-Hit Lab team practice, and I knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with the practice, facility, equipment, other participants / athletes, coaches, trainers, spectators, and, where applicable, the Participant / Athlete’s presence at CYOJ Hit Lab, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

I understand that all participants / athletes must follow CYOJ Hit Lab facility rules, posted warnings, equipment instructions, occupancy limits, and directions provided by authorized CYOJ Hit Lab personnel, in addition to instructions provided by their team, coach, or trainer.

Hit Lab Training Session 

I understand that participation in a private, semi-private, group, team, or instructional training session provided or supervised by CYOJ Hit Lab at 576 Patterson Dr NW, Suite 120, Salem, Oregon 97304 involves inherent and other risks of injury.

Training activities may include, but are not limited to, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, running, sliding, agility exercises, speed and movement drills, strength and conditioning, stretching, demonstrations, evaluations, and the use of batting cages, pitching lanes, bullpens, pitching machines, baseballs, softballs, bats, weights, resistance equipment, nets, protective screens, training aids, technology, and other athletic equipment.

I understand and acknowledge that these activities involve risks including, but not limited to, being struck by a pitched, thrown, batted, deflected, or ricocheting ball; being struck by a bat, pitching machine, weight, training aid, or other equipment; contact or collisions with other participants, trainers, coaches, spectators, walls, nets, screens, structures, or equipment; balls or equipment leaving designated training areas; equipment malfunction, improper setup, or misuse; slips, trips, or falls; overexertion; dehydration; muscle soreness; strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that trainers and coaches may provide instruction, demonstrations, corrections, physical-positioning guidance, suggested drills, and recommendations concerning training intensity. I acknowledge that no trainer, coach, employee, volunteer, or representative can eliminate every risk or guarantee that an injury will not occur.

I understand that I, or the Participant / Athlete for whom I am signing, must disclose any known injury, illness, medical condition, physical limitation, or restriction that could affect safe participation. The Participant / Athlete is responsible for stopping an activity and immediately notifying the trainer or coach if the Participant / Athlete experiences pain, dizziness, difficulty breathing, unusual discomfort, or any other concerning symptom.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, or permit the Participant / Athlete to participate in, the Hit Lab training session and knowingly accept and assume the risks associated with the training activities, facility, equipment, instruction, other participants, trainers, coaches, and the Participant / Athlete’s presence at CYOJ Hit Lab, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

I understand that the Participant / Athlete must follow all CYOJ Hit Lab facility rules, posted warnings, equipment instructions, safety requirements, and directions provided by authorized trainers, coaches, staff members, or representatives.

Other CYOJ Hit Lab Activity - Assumption of Risk

I understand that participation in any CYOJ Hit Lab activity, program, event, workout, evaluation, instructional session, recreational activity, or facility use not otherwise specifically identified in this agreement involves inherent and other risks of injury.

Activities may include physical movement, athletic instruction, demonstrations, games, drills, hitting, pitching, catching, throwing, fielding, running, agility exercises, conditioning, stretching, and the use of batting cages, pitching lanes, bullpens, baseballs, softballs, bats, pitching machines, nets, protective screens, training aids, technology, weights, resistance equipment, and other athletic or recreational equipment.

I understand and acknowledge that these activities involve risks including, but not limited to, being struck by a ball, bat, machine, training aid, or other equipment; contact or collisions with other participants, coaches, trainers, staff members, spectators, walls, nets, screens, structures, or equipment; equipment malfunction, improper setup, or misuse; slips, trips, or falls; overexertion; dehydration; muscle strains; sprains; fractures; concussions; eye or dental injuries; serious bodily injury; permanent disability; paralysis; death; and loss of or damage to personal property.

I understand that the specific risks may vary depending on the activity and that not every possible hazard can be identified or eliminated. I acknowledge that CYOJ Hit Lab personnel cannot guarantee the Participant / Athlete’s safety or prevent every injury.

I voluntarily choose to participate in, or permit the Participant / Athlete to participate in, the identified CYOJ Hit Lab activity and knowingly accept and assume all risks associated with the activity, facility, equipment, instruction, other participants, coaches, trainers, staff members, volunteers, spectators, and the Participant / Athlete’s presence at CYOJ Hit Lab, whether those risks are known or unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.

I understand that the Participant / Athlete must follow all CYOJ Hit Lab facility rules, posted warnings, equipment instructions, safety requirements, and directions provided by authorized coaches, trainers, staff members, volunteers, or representatives.

Adult Participant / Athlete or Parent/Legal Guardian Release

In consideration for the Participant / Athlete being permitted to participate in the activity or program selected in this agreement:

If I am the adult Participant / Athlete, I sign this agreement on my own behalf. If the Participant / Athlete is under 18, I sign as the Participant / Athlete’s parent or legal guardian and on behalf of the minor Participant / Athlete

I voluntarily release and waive claims against CYOJ Hit Lab, Create Your Own Journey Foundation, and their directors, officers, employees, coaches, trainers, volunteers, contractors, sponsors, affiliates, and authorized representatives for damages resulting from injuries to the Participant / Athlete caused by ordinary negligence arising out of the selected activity or program and the risks disclosed in Section 1.

This release does not apply to any claim that Oregon law does not permit to be released. Without limiting that rule, this release does not apply to claims involving gross negligence, reckless conduct, willful misconduct, intentional torts, or negligence per se; negligent maintenance or inspection of safety equipment supplied by the operator; negligent safety-related training of an employee or agent whose conduct causes injury; abuse or physical or sexual assault; negligent hiring, training, credentialing, supervision, or retention when the injury-causing conduct is grossly negligent, reckless, willful, or intentional; or the operation or use of a vehicle unless the Participant / Athlete uses the vehicle as part of the selected sport, fitness, or recreational activity itself.

I understand that by signing this agreement, I am giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to bring certain claims for ordinary negligence on behalf of myself or the minor Participant / Athlete, depending on the capacity in which I am signing. I have read this release, understand its effect, and agree to it freely and voluntarily.

Coach or Authorized Team Representative - Release of Liability

In consideration for being permitted to enter, use, and supervise a non-Hit Lab team practice at CYOJ Hit Lab, I, solely on my own behalf, voluntarily release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue CYOJ Hit Lab, Create Your Own Journey Foundation, and their directors, officers, employees, coaches, trainers, volunteers, contractors, sponsors, affiliates, and authorized representatives from claims for personal injury, property damage, or other loss that I personally sustain arising out of or related to my presence at the facility, supervision of the team, participation in the practice, or use of the facility or equipment, including claims based on ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by Oregon law.

This release is made only on my own behalf. I am not signing on behalf of any player, parent, legal guardian, team member, or other participant / athlete. This release does not replace the individual waiver required from each adult participant / athlete or from the parent or legal guardian of each minor participant / athlete.

This release does not apply to any claim that Oregon law does not permit to be released. Without limiting that rule, this release does not apply to claims involving gross negligence, reckless conduct, willful misconduct, intentional torts, or negligence per se; negligent maintenance or inspection of safety equipment supplied by the operator; negligent safety-related training of an employee or agent whose conduct causes injury; abuse or physical or sexual assault; negligent hiring, training, credentialing, supervision, or retention when the injury-causing conduct is grossly negligent, reckless, willful, or intentional; or the operation or use of a vehicle unless I use the vehicle as part of the selected sport, fitness, or recreational activity itself.

Adult Participant / Athlete or Parent/Legal Guardian Indemnification & Responsibility for Conduct

I agree to be responsible for reasonable losses, damages, repair or replacement costs, claims, or expenses resulting from my own—or the Participant / Athlete’s—intentional, reckless, unauthorized, or wrongful conduct; violation of CYOJ Hit Lab facility rules; misuse of the facility or equipment; or damage to property.

To the extent permitted by law, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless CYOJ Hit Lab, Create Your Own Journey Foundation, and their directors, officers, employees, coaches, trainers, volunteers, contractors, sponsors, affiliates, and authorized representatives from third-party claims resulting from:

Intentional, reckless, unauthorized, or wrongful conduct by me or the Participant / Athlete;
Materially false or incomplete information provided in this agreement;
Unauthorized use or misuse of the facility or equipment; or
Failure by me or the Participant / Athlete to follow facility rules or authorized staff instructions.

This indemnification does not require me to indemnify any person or organization for that person’s or organization’s own negligence or wrongful conduct, and it does not expand the Release of Liability beyond the limitations stated in Section 2.

Adult Participant / Athlete or Parent/Legal Guardian Medical Authorization

I represent that the Participant / Athlete is physically able to participate in the selected activity or program and that I have disclosed any known injury, illness, allergy, medical condition, medication need, physical limitation, or restriction that could reasonably affect safe participation.

In the event of an injury, illness, or medical emergency, I authorize CYOJ Hit Lab and Create Your Own Journey Foundation personnel to contact emergency services, provide reasonable first-aid assistance within the scope of their training, and share relevant information provided through this form with emergency responders.

If I am the adult Participant / Athlete, I authorize these actions on my own behalf. If the Participant / Athlete is under 18, I authorize these actions as the Participant / Athlete’s parent or legal guardian.

I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab personnel are not medical professionals, are not required to diagnose an injury or condition, and cannot guarantee any particular medical outcome. Nothing in this authorization appoints CYOJ Hit Lab personnel as the Participant / Athlete’s legal guardian or general medical decision-maker.

I understand that I remain responsible for medical decisions, insurance coverage, transportation, treatment costs, and other expenses resulting from an injury, illness, or emergency, except to the extent otherwise required by law.

Coach or Authorized Team Representative Emergency Response 

I confirm that I have current emergency contact information for every player listed on this form and will keep that information immediately accessible throughout the team practice.

In the event of an injury, illness, or other emergency, I agree to promptly contact emergency services when reasonably necessary, notify the participant / athlete’s parent or legal guardian, and provide relevant emergency contact or medical information to emergency responders or authorized CYOJ Hit Lab personnel.

I authorize CYOJ Hit Lab personnel to contact emergency services and provide reasonable first-aid assistance while awaiting professional medical care. I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab personnel are not required to diagnose an injury or medical condition and cannot guarantee any particular medical outcome.

This acknowledgment does not make me the legal guardian or medical decision-maker for any participant / athlete. I am not authorizing non-emergency medical treatment on behalf of a player unless I possess separate legal authority to do so.

I understand that each participant / athlete—or the participant / athlete’s parent or legal guardian—remains responsible for medical decisions, insurance coverage, and expenses associated with treatment.

Adult Participant / Athlete or Parent/Legal Guardian — Rules, Supervision & Conduct

I agree that the Participant / Athlete will follow all CYOJ Hit Lab facility rules, posted warnings, equipment instructions, occupancy limits, and directions provided by authorized CYOJ Hit Lab personnel, coaches, trainers, or activity leaders.

The Participant / Athlete will remain in authorized areas, use the facility and equipment only as intended, wear appropriate protective equipment, and refrain from horseplay, unsafe conduct, unauthorized equipment use, or conduct that could endanger the Participant / Athlete or others.

If I am signing as the parent or legal guardian of a minor Participant / Athlete, I understand that I remain responsible for providing reasonable supervision when supervision by a parent or legal guardian is required. I will ensure that the minor Participant / Athlete understands and follows the applicable rules and instructions.

I agree to promptly report injuries, unsafe conditions, damaged or malfunctioning equipment, property damage, or other incidents to authorized CYOJ Hit Lab personnel.

I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab may stop an activity, restrict equipment use, remove a Participant / Athlete or guest, suspend facility access, or end participation without refund because of unsafe conduct, rule violations, unauthorized use, property damage, failure to provide reasonable supervision, or failure to follow authorized instructions.

 

Coach or Authorized Team Representative — Team Supervision, Rules & Conduct

I agree to follow all CYOJ Hit Lab facility rules, posted warnings, equipment instructions, occupancy limits, and directions provided by authorized CYOJ Hit Lab personnel.

I understand that I am responsible for supervising the team, players, assistant coaches, parents, spectators, and guests associated with the team throughout the scheduled practice. I agree to take reasonable steps to ensure that everyone remains in authorized areas and uses the facility and equipment safely and only as permitted.

I agree to prevent unsafe conduct, horseplay, unauthorized equipment use, misuse of pitching machines or training equipment, and participation by anyone who has not completed the required individual waiver.

I understand that CYOJ Hit Lab may immediately stop an activity, restrict equipment use, remove a participant / athlete or guest, suspend the team’s facility access, or end the practice without refund because of unsafe conduct, rule violations, unauthorized use, property damage, failure to provide reasonable supervision, or failure to follow staff instructions.

I agree to promptly report injuries, unsafe conditions, equipment damage, or other incidents to authorized CYOJ Hit Lab personnel.

Adult Participant / Athlete or Parent/Legal Guardian Media Authorization & Opt-Out

CYOJ Hit Lab and Create Your Own Journey Foundation may photograph, video record, or audio record Participants / Athletes during training sessions, practices, lessons, tryouts, camps, clinics, games, tournaments, events, facility activities, and other programs.

Photographs and recordings may be used for legitimate organizational purposes, including training review, facility operations, websites, social media, advertisements, promotional or fundraising materials, newsletters, printed publications, and other digital or print communications.

If I am the adult Participant / Athlete, I authorize the use of my image, likeness, voice, name, and athletic participation. If the Participant / Athlete is under 18, I provide this authorization as the Participant / Athlete’s parent or legal guardian.

Unless I complete the media opt-out process below, I grant CYOJ Hit Lab and Create Your Own Journey Foundation permission to photograph and record the Participant / Athlete and to edit, reproduce, publish, display, and distribute those photographs or recordings for the purposes described above without compensation.

To opt out of intentional photography, recording, or promotional use:

Select the media opt-out statement below; and
Email the opt-out request to support@cyojhitlab.com.

 

CYOJ Hit Lab will make reasonable efforts not to intentionally feature a Participant / Athlete who has completed the opt-out process. However, exclusion cannot be guaranteed when the Participant / Athlete appears incidentally in the background, in a large group or team setting, during a public event or livestream, or in materials created or published before the opt-out request was received.

The opt-out does not prevent photography or recording that is reasonably necessary for facility security, incident documentation, safety review, legal compliance, or other legitimate operational purposes.

MEDIA OPT-OUT — CHECK ONLY IF YOU DO NOT GIVE PERMISSION

Leave the box below UNCHECKED if you allow CYOJ Hit Lab / Create Your Own Journey Foundation to use the Participant / Athlete’s photo, video, audio, name, likeness, and athletic participation as described above.

CHECK the box below ONLY if you are choosing to OPT OUT of intentional photography, recording, or promotional/social-media use.

IMPORTANT: Checking the box alone is not enough. To complete the opt-out, you must also email support@cyojhitlab.com.

Team Practice Photography, Video & Media Notice

CYOJ Hit Lab may photograph, video record, or audio record non-Hit Lab team practices for training review, facility operations, organizational communications, websites, social media, promotional materials, fundraising materials, and other digital or printed communications.

The coach or authorized team representative acknowledges that recording may occur and agrees to notify all participating adults and the parents or legal guardians of minor participants / athletes before the practice.

This acknowledgment does not authorize the coach or team representative to grant photography, recording, or media permission on behalf of an individual participant / athlete unless the representative has separate legal authority to do so. Each adult participant / athlete—or the parent or legal guardian of each minor participant / athlete—must complete an individual CYOJ Hit Lab waiver. The media selection and opt-out instructions contained in each participant / athlete’s individual waiver will control.

A team may request that it not be intentionally recorded or featured for promotional or social-media purposes by selecting the team opt-out option below and emailing support@cyojhitlab.com. CYOJ Hit Lab will make reasonable efforts to honor the request, but exclusion from incidental background footage, group activity footage, or materials created or published before the request cannot be guaranteed.

I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understand this entire agreement, including the activity-specific risks described in Section 1, the Release of Liability, Indemnification and Responsibility for Conduct, Medical Authorization, Rules, Supervision and Conduct, and Photography, Video and Media Policy.

If I am the adult Participant / Athlete, I sign this agreement on my own behalf. If the Participant / Athlete is under 18, I certify that I am the Participant / Athlete’s parent or legal guardian and have authority to sign on behalf of the minor Participant / Athlete.

I understand that participation is voluntary and that, by signing this agreement, I am accepting the disclosed risks and giving up substantial legal rights, including the right to bring certain claims for ordinary negligence, to the fullest extent permitted by Oregon law.

I certify that the information provided in this form is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that I may ask questions before signing and that I am signing freely and voluntarily without coercion.

I understand that my media selection and any completed media opt-out request are incorporated into this agreement.

By signing and submitting this agreement, I consent to conduct this transaction electronically and to receive and retain an electronic copy of the completed agreement. I confirm that I have read, understood, and voluntarily accepted all applicable terms displayed for the selected activity and my role as the adult Participant / Athlete or the parent or legal guardian of a minor Participant / Athlete. I intend my electronic signature to authenticate this agreement and to have the same legal effect as my handwritten signature.

Coach or Authorized Team Representative Acknowledgment

I certify that I am the coach or an authorized representative of the team or organization identified in this agreement and that the information and player roster I provided are accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I acknowledge that I have reviewed and agree to the coach-specific terms contained in this agreement, including the assumption of risk, release of liability, indemnification, emergency-response responsibilities, team-supervision requirements, facility rules, and media provisions.

I understand that I am responsible for reasonably supervising the team and its associated coaches, participants / athletes, parents, spectators, and guests during the scheduled practice.

I understand that this team roster and my acknowledgment do not replace the individual waiver required from each adult participant / athlete or from the parent or legal guardian of each minor participant / athlete. I agree to take reasonable steps to ensure that all required individual waivers are completed before participation.

I certify that I have current emergency-contact information for every listed player and will keep that information reasonably accessible throughout the practice.

I understand that my signature applies only to my own acknowledgments and responsibilities and does not authorize me to waive the legal rights of any player, parent, legal guardian, or other participant / athlete unless I possess separate legal authority to do so.

By signing and submitting this agreement, I consent to conduct this transaction electronically and to receive and retain an electronic copy of the completed agreement. I intend my electronic signature to authenticate this agreement and to have the same legal effect as my handwritten signature.