To be completed by a parent/guardian of youth who are under 18.

All Youth under 18 are required to provide a signed informed consent form as part of the requirements for their attendance at CUC Events. Any participant who does not provide a signed informed consent form by the registration deadline of the event will not be allowed to participate in the event.

Below are the CUC Youth Event Rules and Policy on Sexualized Behaviour at Youth Events, which you already read while registering for the event... here they are again, as a reminder:

CUC Youth Event Rules
The following apply to all participants of youth events, regardless of age:
● Youth participants must be between 14 – 19 years of age; Junior youth must be 12-13 years of age.
● Adults Advisors (or other adult volunteers) must be 25 years of age or older and must remain in the role of advisor at all times
● A maximum ratio of 8:1, youth to adults, or 6:1, junior youth to adults, will be used for all events
● All youth participants (regardless of age) must have an advisor present. For online events, an advisor over 25 years, or parent/guardian must be present.
● Only registered participants may attend (No drop-ins)
● All participants must be sober at all times (No illegal drug, substance, or alcohol use is permitted)
● Peaceful behaviour and actions must be maintained at all times (No violence, threats of violence or weapons are permitted)
● Inclusive, appropriate behaviours must be maintained at all times (No violating the CUC Policy on Sexualized Behaviour at Youth Cons – see below)
● All participants must maintain appropriate dress for the duration of the event (Public nakedness at CUC Youth Events is not permitted)
● All participants over the age of 18 and all youth under the age of 18 who are serving in a leadership role, must sign the Code of Ethics for Adults and Older Youth Working with Children and Youth
● All participants (including event organizers & volunteer “staff”) must submit completed registration forms by the registration deadline, including providing signed congregational involvement forms, and informed consent forms (where applicable)


CUC Policy on Sexualized Behaviour at Youth Events

Sexuality is a healthy and important part of young people's lives. Youth programs are an important opportunity for youth to express themselves in healthy ways, however exclusive relationships, especially those of a romantic or sexual nature often detract from the larger community. All members of the community must respect each other's boundaries and the intention and purpose of Youth Events.

Inappropriate sexualized behaviour for youth events is not permitted.

FOR ONLINE EVENTS, inappropriate sexualized behaviour includes any sharing of pornographic or erotic content with other participants. Exclusive (one on one, or secret group) interactions of any kind are strongly discouraged during the event.

The Reconciliation Committee (or designated group) reserves the right to deem any behaviour inappropriate. Parents/guardians are invited to discuss this policy with their youth.

Breach of the above Rules and Policy at a Youth Event, may result in participants being disallowed to participate in the remainder of the event/and or being barred from attending future CUC Youth Events.

To read the full CUC Youth Event Safety Policies, please visit https://cuc.ca/community/youth/youth-events/youth-safety-policies/