PARTICIPANT LIABILITY RELEASE AND WAIVER

Liability Release: For good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, as parent or legal guardian of a minor stated below (hereinafter “Minor”), hereby grant the permission necessary to allow Minor to participate in the Lassiter Junior Trojan Cheer Program (hereinafter "Program"). I, on behalf of Minor, further agree to release and to hold harmless LASSITER JUNIOR TROJAN CHEER BOOSTER CLUB INC, a not for profit corporation, Lassiter High School, on whose premises practices and games will occur, and the respective directors, officers, representatives, members, agents and employees of the preceding parties (hereinafter collectively “Releasees”) from any and all liability whether caused by negligence of the Releasees or otherwise for any claim, judgment, loss, liability, cost and expenses (including, without limitations, attorney’s fees and costs) arising out of or connected with participation in the "Program", including any claim arising out of or connected with any illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and / or death) that Minor may incur or sustain during Program activities associated, and while traveling to and from sites or locations from Minor is participating in the Program. I further expressly agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees and Releasees’ heirs, successors, assigns, executors and administrators against loss from any further claims, demands or actions that may subsequently be brought by me and/or Minor or by any other persons on the account of damages of any character resulting to Minor in any way from the foregoing activities. I further agree to reimburse and to make good to Releasees any loss or costs Releasees may have to pay as a result of any such action, claim or demand.

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Medical Release: I, on my own behalf of Minor, acknowledge and agree that such participation subjects Minor to possibility of physical illness or injury (minimal, serious, catastrophic and/ or death) and that I, on behalf of Minor, acknowledge that Minor is assuming the risk of such illness or injury by participating in the Program. In the event of such illness or injury, I authorize Lassiter Junior Trojan Cheer Booster Club, Inc. to obtain necessary medical treatment for Minor and hereby on behalf of Minor, release and hold harmless Releasees in the exercises of this authority. I further acknowledge and understand that I will be responsible for any and all medical and related bills that may be incurred on behalf of Minor for any illness or injury that Minor may sustain during the participation in the Program and while traveling to and from sites for the Program.

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Explanation of Inherent Risks for Cheerleading​

Cheerleading is an exciting, time-consuming sport that involves flyers, bases, and spotters.  Flyers are lifted into stunts by the bases, with the safety-oriented spotters when needed. Bases and spotters are responsible for catching the flyers when the stunts come down. Cheerleading also requires forceful motions, tumbling, voice projection and jumping. The cheering area varies greatly from one location to another, inside or outside. Because of these conditions inherent to the sport, participating in cheerleading exposes an athlete to many risks of injury. Those injuries include but are not limited to: death, paralysis due to serious neck and back injuries, brain damage, damage to internal organs, serious injuries to the bones, ligaments, joints, and tendons, and general deterioration of health. Such injuries can result not only in temporary loss of function but also in serious impairment of future physical, psychological, and social abilities, including the ability to earn a living. In an effort to make cheerleading as safe as it can be, the coaching staff will instruct athletes concerning the correct techniques for stunts and rules of cheerleading. It is vital that athletes follow the coach’s skill instructions, training rules, and team policies to decrease the possibility of serious injury.

 

 

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