2. Assumption of Risk
I understand that baseball is an active, competitive sport with inherent risks that cannot be eliminated, even with proper coaching, equipment, and supervision. These risks include, but are not limited to:
• Being struck by thrown, pitched, or batted balls, including line drives and foul balls, on the field, in the dugout, or in spectator areas;
• Being struck by bats, including during warm-ups, on-deck swings, and in batting cages;
• Collisions with other players, fielders, base runners, catchers, fences, walls, bases, and equipment; sliding and diving injuries;
• Sprains, strains, fractures, overuse injuries (including arm, elbow, and shoulder injuries from throwing and pitching), dental and eye injuries, concussions and other head injuries, and, in rare cases, catastrophic injury, paralysis, or death (including from a blow to the chest);
• Heat-related illness (dehydration, heat exhaustion, heat stroke), sun exposure, lightning and severe weather, insects, and uneven or poorly maintained fields;
• Travel to and from practices and out-of-town tournaments, including vehicle accidents, overnight hotel stays, and unfamiliar venues; and
• The conduct of other players, coaches, umpires, spectators, and third parties not controlled by OL Sports.
Knowing these risks, I voluntarily allow the Player to participate and, on behalf of myself and the Player, I knowingly assume all of these risks, both known and unknown, to the fullest extent permitted by law.