Permission to Participate and General Release
_________________________________ has my permission as his/her parent or legal guardian to participate in any and all events and activities sponsored or endorsed by
I acknowledge that by participating in church-sponsored events, my child may be involved in activities that occur both on and off church property, involving the crossing of streets, and taking place during both day and evening hours, occasionally involving overnight stays, requiring transportation by motorized vehicle, involving the preparation and consumption of food and involving the use of tools, chemicals, fire or other materials and objects. I further acknowledge that by participating in church-sponsored events, my child may become involved in recreational and sporting activities, including but not limited to hiking, climbing, swimming, skiing, basketball, volleyball, baseball, and Frisbee. Accordingly, I acknowledge that participation in church-sponsored events involves certain dangers and risks, may expose my child to hazards of bodily injury or property damage and may result in my child being unable to contact me or unable to receive immediate medical assistance if injury occurs.
In recognition of these risks and realities and in consideration of my child being offered the opportunity to participate in and benefit from these church-sponsored events, I agree on behalf of myself and my child to release, waive and disclaim any and all liabilities of or claims against South Church, its ministers, officers, board members, supervisors, agents, servants, employees and all private persons or organizations volunteering services without charge to transport, supervise or chaperone my child while participating in such church-sponsored activities, including but not limited to any or all liabilities or claims for personal injury, property damage, court cost, attorneys’ fees and interests, however caused or accrued, as a result of my child participating in the church-sponsored events.
I agree that South Church, its minister, officers, board members, supervisors, agents, servants, and/or employees have the right to terminate the participation of my child in any or all church-sponsored activities for failure to behave and act in accordance with the church’s regulations on conduct, for failure to follow instructions and directions of the activity supervisor(s) and/or chaperone(s) or for any conduct of my child deemed by the church, its ministers, officers, board members, supervisors, agents, servants and/or employees, in their sole discretion to be detrimental to or incompatible with the interest, harmony, comfort or welfare of the others or the activity as a whole. I further agree to indemnify South Church, its minister, officers, board members, supervisors, agents and/or employees for any and all damage or injury my child may cause to others as a result of his/her participation in the church-sponsored events.
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian_________________________________________
Print name of Parent or Legal Guardian________________________________________
Date____________________________________________________________________