Lambda Basketball Code of Conduct and Waiver From

Please read our Code of Conduct Bylaws and sign the waiver form at the end of the form. This is required to play in Lambda Basketball Leagues and any events or activities associated with Lambda Basketball. Thank you and please, do not hesistate to contact us with any information. All information will be kept private.

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Lambda Basketball Code of Conduct

The Lambda Basketball Code of Conduct is the organization’s statement of expected behavioral standards that all participants are required to read and follow. The Code of Conduct, intended to reflect the stated purpose (see Mission Statement), clarifies the expectations that Lambda Basketball participants have responsibility for their actions both on and off the court and have accountability for those actions when Lambda Basketball standards are violated.

Mission Statement: Lambda Basketball is an integrated and all-inclusive organization dedicated to providing the Los Angeles area LGBT community and its friends with a well-organized and friendly sporting environment. We are committed to uniting athletes, communities and cultures on and off the court while promoting health education and community service.

Language: Threatening language and verbal threats, slurs against race, ethnicity, sexuality or gender will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Sportsmanship: Sportsmanship is defined as: fairness and respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing. All participants are expected to conduct themselves with the highest level of sportsmanship. Any participant who deliberately tries to harm or intimidate another participant through the use of force will be subject to the consequences described below.

Consequences: If a Lambda Basketball participant is found to be behaving outside of the Code of Conduct, he or she will receive a warning via email from the Board of Directors. If the offender continues to behave in a manner that violates the Lambda Basketball Code of Conduct, he or she will be suspended from all Lambda Basketball activities. Time to be determined by the Board of Directors. Participants will be notified via email. A participant who is suspended is not eligible for a refund of any fees paid nor are they allowed to attend Lambda Basketball functions.

Reporting: Code of Conduct Violations Code of Conduct violations can be reported by any participant to any member of the Board of Directors. All reports will be confidential and will be investigated in a timely manner. Other reports of Code of Conduct violations may come from persons outside of Lambda Basketball in direct association with Lambda Basketball’s activities.

Monetary Responsibilities: All players are expected to follow all monetary collection procedures set forth by the Directors of Lambda Basketball. It is your responsibility to pay your fees associated with open play and leagues prior to participating in the activities. The signee acknowledges and understand that they will not be allowed to participate in Lambda Basketball open gyms and leagues if payment is not made prior to participation in said event. Violations of Monetary Responsibilities are a direct violation of the Lambda Basketball Code of Conduct.

To issue warnings, suspensions or expulsions, a majority vote of the Lambda Basketball Board of Directors is required. This Code of Conduct is effective January 1, 2019.

I have read and agree to the Code of Conduct.

Participant Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement

I, the undersigned participant, acknowledge, agree, and understand that:

1. My participation in any open play, practice, league, or other event organized by Lambda Basketball or in which Lambda Basketball is participating is voluntary and of my own free will. I am over the age of 18.

2. I understand that there are certain risks and hazards involved in participating in basketball that may result in injury or death to me or other players, including, but not limited to, those hazards associated with playing conditions, equipment, and other participants.

3. I understand that the very nature of the game of basketball is hazardous and risky, and that all acts and conditions involved in playing basketball, such as running, jumping, stretching, diving, collisions with other players and with stationary objects, and the conditions of the playing environment, can cause serious injury or death to me and to other players.

Further, I, the undersigned participant agree that in consideration for the right to participate in and in consideration for permission to play in the facilities arranged for, by or through Lambda Basketball:

1. I voluntarily elect to accept and assume all risks of injury incurred, sicknesses, exposure to viruses (including Covid-19) or suffered by me while on the premises of any of the facilities arranged by or through Lambda Basketball for practices or play.

2. I release, discharge, and agree not to make any claim against Lambda Basketball, its officers, agents, servants, associates, employees, or any person or entity connected with Lambda Basketball (including successors) for any damages, costs, or cause of action which I have or may in the future have as a result of injuries, sicnknesses, exposure to viruses (including Covid-19) or damages sustained or incurred by me from whatever cause, including, but not limited to, negligence, breach of contract, or other wrongful conduct.

I acknowledge that I have read and that I understand each and every one of the above provisions in this waiver and release of liability agreement, and I agree to abide by them.

I have read and agree to the Participant Waiver and Release of Liability Agreement.

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