I/We the undersigned, parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the named youth(s), do hereby give our consent for participation in the training and competitive meets of the WESTWOOD FARMS/ LEDGEWOOD SWIM TEAM, member of the Strongsville Swim League (SSL), which will provide a supervised, competitive swim program. I/We, the parent(s) and/or guardian(s) of the above candidate(s), do hereby give my/our approval for participation in all scheduled activities during the 2024 season. I/We, do further release, absolve and hold harmless the SSL and the WESTWOOD FARMS/ LEDGEWOOD SWIM TEAM and the Officers and Coaches of both organizations. In case of injury to my/our child, I/we waive all claims against SSL and the WESTWOOD FARMS/ LEDGEWOOD SWIM TEAM organizers, the City of Strongsville, the Strongsville Recreation Department, sponsors, or any of the supervisors appointed by them. Any adult supervisor of the WESTWOOD FARMS/ LEDGEWOOD SWIM TEAM is hereby given authority to call for, permit and provide medical care for my/our child and to consent to the provision of care to such child by medical practitioners or a hospital. I/We also certify that my/our child is in good health and has no known disabilities which would keep him/her from participating in the WESTWOOD FARMS/ LEDGEWOOD SWIM TEAM practices and meets. I/We understand that swim team insurance will be included in the price of the registration fee.

I/We also understand the need for parental involvement as a vital part of our child’s/children’s learning experience with the Team as well as the obligation to share in the activities of the Team. Therefore, by executing this form, I/we agree to participate in either the identified volunteered activities or ones that shall be assigned by the WESTWOOD FARMS/ LEDGEWOOD SWIM TEAM.

I/We grant permission for my child/children’s photo/image/times and name(s) to be published on the SSL Strongsville Swim League public internet site (http//www.strongsvilleswimleague.com).
I am aware, there are potential dangers associated with the posting of personally identifiable information on a website since global access to the Internet does not allow control of who may access such information. These dangers have always existed; however, we as an organization do want to celebrate your child and his/her accomplishments.

If you, as the parent or guardian, wish to rescind this agreement, you may do so at any time in writing by sending a letter to the SSL President and such rescission will take effect upon the receipt by the SSL President.

By signing this Form, I assume all risk of my child and/or myself for participation in the Strongsville Swim League (SSL) activities (hereinafter “activity”). Without signing this form, neither myself nor my child will be able to participate in the activity. I acknowledge that the above activity may pose some risk of contracting COVID-19 or other illness and that I undertake and assume this risk for myself and my child. On behalf of myself and my child, I further waive and release the Strongsville Swim League (SSL), and its directors, board members, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, insurers or assigns, from any and all liability, including, but not limited to, liability arising from negligence or fault of the SSL for any virus, sickness, injury or disability which may occur as a result of my or my child’s participation in the activity. I am assuming all risks on behalf of myself and my child that may arise from SSL’s conduct in connection with or in any way relating to COVID-19. ASSUMPTION OF RISK, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LEGAL CLAIMS, COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT:

By signing below, you (and your parent/guardian if you are under 18) agree to the following terms and conditions contained in this Assumption of Risk, Waiver and Release of Legal Claims, Covenant Not to Sue, and Indemnification Agreement (the “Agreement”). Assumption of Risk You know and understand the scope, nature, and extent of the risks involved in participating in physical training and activities including, but not limited to, strength and conditioning training, speed and quickness training, performance training, swimming, team activities, team sports, and all activities similar to or incidental thereto (collectively, the “SSL activities”), and that these risks include, but are not limited to, the following: damage to property, bodily harm or injury, including but not limited to permanent paralysis, and/or death. You further acknowledge and understand that there is a risk that by engaging in SSL activities you (or your child) can contract COVID-19. You also acknowledge that due to their physical nature, the SSL activities carry a greater risk than other activities of exposure to COVID-19. Even when all reasonable precautions are taken, there is an unavoidable risk of exposure to COVID-19. You agree that the SSL and the Released Parties (defined below) are not responsible for these and other unexpected occurrences and that you will participate in the activities under this Agreement at your own risk. You voluntarily, freely and expressly choose to incur all risks associated with the SSL activities, including contraction of COVID-19, understanding that those risks may include personal harm or injury, illness, damage to property, and/or death.

Waiver And Release Of Legal Claims:
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the SSL activities, for yourself, parents, legal guardians, heirs, executors, and your administrators, you do hereby forever waive, release, and fully discharge the Released Parties (as defined below), and each of them, from any and all claims, liabilities, actions or causes of action of any kind or character whatsoever arising from or
as a result of personal injury, death, and/or property damage, which you may have, or which  hereafter may accrue to you, as a result of you service and duties as an independent contractor under this Agreement.

The “Released Parties” shall mean the SSL, including its, directors, members, managers, board members, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and agents, and any of SSL’s parent companies, affiliated companies, subsidiaries, predecessors, successors, or assigns. You understand and agree that your waiver and release fully discharges in all ways and for all time the Released Parties from and against any and all liabilities of any kind whatsoever arising in, from, during, or as a result of you participating in the SSL activities, whether at law or in equity, whether known or unknown, whether contingent or absolute. You understand that this waiver and release covers liabilities, claims and actions caused entirely or in part by any acts or failures of SSL (or its directors, members, managers, board members, officers, officials, employees, representatives, and agents) including, but not limited to, negligence, mistake, or non-supervision.

Covenant Not To Sue:
You agree not to sue the Released Parties or to join in any lawsuit or legal proceeding, including a collective or class action, or take any other action which seeks to pursue or enforce any claim, demand, cause of action, suit, or liability which has been released herein. You further agree that your parents, legal guardians, heirs, executors, administrators, personal representatives, and/or anyone else claiming on your behalf by reason of injury to your person or property, or your death, shall not institute any lawsuit or legal proceeding, or take any other action which seeks to pursue or enforce any claim, demand, cause of action, suit, or liability which has been released herein. Should any such suit or action at law or otherwise be instituted against any of the
Released Parties, you agree that such Released Parties shall be entitled to recover attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred in defense of such suit or action, including any appeals therefrom.

Indemnity Against Third Party Claims:
You agree to indemnify, save and hold harmless the Released Parties from any and all losses, claims, liabilities, actions, or proceedings of every kind and character, including attorneys’ fees and expenses, which may be instituted or claimed by any other persons or organizations and which arise directly or indirectly from your participation in the SSL activities, whether resulting from the negligence and/or other fault, either active or passive, of any of the Released Parties or
from any other cause.

Representations and Acknowledgment By signing below, you acknowledge and agree that you (and your parent/guardian if you are under the age of 18) have carefully read this Agreement, and fully understand its contents. You are aware that this Agreement contains a release and waiver of liability and a waiver of all your rights and claims for damages that you (and others
claiming through you) may have that exist now or may arise in the future as a result of injury to your person or property, or your death, that you may sustain by engaging in the activities under this Agreement. You further agree that no oral representations, statements or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made. The laws of the State of Ohio shall
govern the interpretation and construction of this Agreement.
By signing below, you (and your parent/guardian if you are under the age of 18) acknowledge and agree that you have signed this Agreement on your own free will.
By signing this document, I hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, my answers to the above questions are complete and correct.

1. Swimmers/parents/spectators should remember that the goal of the summer swim league is: TO SUPPORT CHILDHOOD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THROUGH SWIMMING-the fundamental techniques will be emphasized, with a focus on sportsmanship, teamwork, and having fun!

2. Swimmers/parents/spectators should keep in perspective what Strongsville’s swim league is about - through sports; a child can experience attitudes that can help shape a happy, productive, and well-adjusted life. By creating a healthy environment
on the team, ALL CHILDREN CAN BE WINNERS, regardless of the won-lost record.

3. Our children learn from what they observe let your behavior ‘SET THE EXAMPLE’ for our swimmers!

4. Parents/spectators should remember they are present to support the children, not to draw attention to themselves.

5. Parents/spectators should remember that coaches and officials are trying to help our children and are qualified in swimming. Unless they are invited to take an active part in coaching, should not complain/oroffer advice from the deck/gallery.

6. The official is in complete charge of the meeting and for the sake of the swimmers, his/her decision must be respected. If there is a complaint, it must be brought to your team President who will then take it to the SSL President if further action is needed.

7. Swimmers/parents/spectators who attend swim meets should promote well-being and cheer for a job well done, regardless of which team the child is swimming for. Bullying another swimmer is NOT TOLERATED.

NOTE: If a swimmer withdraws within one week of the first practice, registration fees will be refunded except for $50. After one week, there will be no refunds.