Bay City Girls Softball Association (BCGSA)
Informed Consent / General Release – Youth Softball Participants
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. THIS FORM INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY.
SIGN BELOW TO INDICATE YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND AGREEMENT.
Participation in youth sports, including softball, involves inherent risks. As such, the Bay City Girls Softball Association (BCGSA) requires all participants and their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) to assume full responsibility for these risks by signing this General Release.
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
In consideration of my child being allowed to participate in BCGSA youth softball activities, I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian, voluntarily agree to release, discharge, waive, and relinquish any and all claims for damages for personal injury, permanent disability, death, or property damage that I or my child may have, or may in the future accrue, as a result of participation in BCGSA-sanctioned softball events.
This release applies to all claims arising from participation in softball games, practices, tournaments, events, clinics, and related activities, including while on or near the premises of any facility used by BCGSA, whether such injury or loss is the result of negligence or carelessness on the part of BCGSA, its officers, directors, coaches, volunteers, agents, or the owners/operators of any field or facility used by the league.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I acknowledge and understand that:
Serious injuries, including permanent disability or death, can and sometimes do occur during youth sports activities;
By signing this release, I am voluntarily assuming all risks associated with my child’s participation;
I hereby release and hold harmless BCGSA and all affiliated parties from any and all liability for injuries, damages, or losses—even those arising from negligence.
INDEMNIFICATION
I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless BCGSA, its officers, volunteers, coaches, and facility operators from any loss, liability, cost, or expense (including attorney’s fees) that may result from any injury or property damage sustained by my child during participation.
PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITY
I agree to comply with all league policies, procedures, and safety guidelines as stated by BCGSA. If I observe any significant change in my child’s physical condition or readiness to participate, I will immediately notify the coach or league official and remove my child from the activity until cleared.
I have read this Informed Consent / General Release, understand its contents, and sign it voluntarily. I acknowledge that I am giving up substantial legal rights on behalf of myself and my child.