1. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian undertakes/warrants that he/she/the Child participates voluntarily in the Club Activities and related events.
2. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian understands that whilst every attempt shall be made to minimize the risks inherent in the nature of gymnastics through the use of proper equipment and safe facilities, the Client/Parent/ Legal Guardian accepts and understands that the aforementioned risks cannot be eliminated completely.
3. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian understands and realizes that by he/she/the Child participating in the Club Activities and/or by attending training, he/she/the Child could possibly incur injuries no matter how well conditioned he/she/the Child may be.
4. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian understands and accepts that gymnastics is partially a contact sport, that collisions may occur regularly and that due to the nature of gymnastics, injuries may vary from being minor to being fatal.
5. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian is aware that the following specific injuries are not uncommon to persons who participate in gymnastics professionally or recreationally: a stoppage of breathing; spine and neck injuries (either of which could result in paralysis); heart failure; broken bones; heat stroke; heat cramp; heat exhaustion; a stroke; bleeding; convulsion; unconsciousness; abrasions; fainting; sudden illness; cramps; loss of wind.
6. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian understands and accepts that the above list of injuries is not comprehensive but confirms that he/she now understands the type of injuries that could occur.
7. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian understands and accepts that there is a potential for accidents and/or illness while at and/or travelling to and from gymnastics training, displays and/or other events related thereto.
8. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian warrants that as far as he/she is aware he/she/the Child is physically capable of participating in the Club Activities and he/she/the Child is in good health. That being said, the Client /Parent/Legal Guardian nevertheless understands that VDSGC strongly recommends that the Client/Child should undergo an annual physical examination and that the Client/Child should have personal medical and accident insurance in place prior to participating in the Club Activities and/or attending training and related activities.
9. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian hereby agrees and authorizes VDSGC and its designated agents, representatives or employees to consent on his/her behalf to any medical and/or hospital care, including surgical intervention if, in its opinion, an emergency has arisen.
10. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees to accept responsibility for all charges incurred by any hospitalization or treatment which he/she/the Child may receive pursuant to the authorization contained in Clause 9 above.
11. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian hereby understands and agrees that he/she/the Child is voluntarily participating in the Club Activities and/or training and/or all activities relating thereto, with full knowledge of the potential danger which it presents, including bodily injury, property damage, and death.
12. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian hereby understands and accepts any and all risks of such bodily injury, property damage, and death.
13. The Client/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees to release, indemnify and hold harmless VDSGC and its officers, directors, employees, representatives and agents from all and any claim and/or demand and/or liability for bodily injury, loss, property damage or death arising from or in connection with the Client’s/ Child’s participation in the Club Activities and/or training and/or all activities relating thereto, which may include travelling to and from the Club, gymnastics classes and/or competitions and/or courses and/or displays, of whatsoever nature and howsoever sustained.
14. The indemnity herein contained shall endure from the Enrolment Date until such time as this agreement is cancelled or terminated by either VDSGC or the Client/Parent/Legal Guardian.