Oakland County FC Tryouts (USL2/MWPL)

Parent/Guardian Information(if under 18yrs old)

Emergency Information

Michigan Sports LLC d/b/a Oakland County, FC (“Oakland County FC”)

December Tryouts

Location(s): Evoluation Sportsplex - 141 S Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Organizer: Oakland County FC (the “Organization”)
Contact: Dominic Troia – 586-202-5682 – dtroia@oaklandcountyfc.com

(1)   Adult Participant Release (if 18+); (2) Minor Participant Agreement (if under 18); (3) Medical Treatment Authorization; (4) Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Acknowledgment; (5) Media Release; (6) Code of Conduct;, (7) MDHHS Concussion Information Sheet.

1) ADULT PARTICIPANT RELEASE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK & INDEMNITY (18+)

Activities Covered: Soccer tryouts and related activities, including warm‑ups, drills, scrimmages, fitness testing, and use of facilities and equipment (the “Activities”), including risks associated with communicable diseases.

A. Assumption of Inherent Risks

I understand that soccer and related Activities involve inherent risks that cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the Activities, including but not limited to: collisions with other players; falls; impacts with balls, goals, and equipment; uneven surfaces; surface holes/depressions; heat/cold stress; dehydration; weather exposure; overexertion; and risks of concussion and sudden cardiac arrest. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all inherent risks of participation.

B. Release of Claims

To the fullest extent permitted by Michigan law, I hereby release and forever discharge the Organization, its directors, officers, employees, coaches, volunteers, agents, field/facility owners, and sponsors, including Evolution Sportsplex LLC and its owners, lessors, and managers,  (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from all claims for ordinary negligence arising out of or related to my participation in the Activities, including those resulting from inherent risks, but not for gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct.

C. Indemnity

I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the Released Parties from any third-party claims (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused by my own acts or omissions during the Activities.

D. Rules; Condition; Insurance

I agree to follow all safety rules, promptly report hazards, and certify that I am physically able to participate. I understand that the Organization does not provide personal medical insurance and that I am responsible for my own coverage.

E. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising out of or relating to the Activities or this Agreement shall be resolved by binding individual arbitration administered by JAMS pursuant to the JAMS Consumer Arbitration Minimum Standards (as modified by this Agreement) before a single, neutral arbitrator seated in Oakland County, Michigan. Either party may bring an eligible claim in small-claims court. Class, collective, or representative proceedings are not permitted in arbitration or in court. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction. This clause does not waive claims that cannot be arbitrated by law and survives termination of this Agreement.

F. Governing Law

This Agreement and any dispute not subject to arbitration shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Michigan, without regard to conflict-of-law principles. The exclusive venue for any such non-arbitrable action shall be the state or federal courts located in Oakland County, Michigan.

G. Severability.

If any provision is unenforceable, the remainder of this Agreement remains in effect to the fullest extent permitted by law.

2) MINOR PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT (UNDER 18)

Shared Acknowledgments

Inherent Risks. Soccer carries inherent risks including collisions, falls, impacts with equipment, weather exposure, overexertion, and risks of concussion and sudden cardiac arrest. Participant and Parent/Guardian understand and accept these inherent risks.
Rules & Supervision. The Minor Participant will follow safety instructions; use required equipment; and promptly report hazards. The Minor will use/wear required protective equipment, including shin guards and proper footwear; maintain adequate hydration; and immediately inform a coach or staff member of any symptoms of injury, illness, dizziness, concussion, heat stress, or cardiac distress.  The Organization may remove the Minor from participation for safety concerns.
Medical Care. See Section 3 (Medical Authorization). We certify that the Minor is physically able to participate.
I acknowledge that Michigan law generally does not allow a parent/guardian to waive a minor’s pre-injury negligence claims. Accordingly, this Agreement does not waive the Minor’s claims. I confirm the Shared Acknowledgments above; consent to emergency care per Section 3; and agree that I will not assert my own derivative claims (e.g., loss of consortium) arising solely from the inherent risks of the Activities. Nothing here limits any rights the Minor may have under law.

3)MEDICAL TREATMENT AUTHORIZATION (All Participants)

If, in the judgment of the Organization, the Minor or Adult Participant requires emergency medical treatment during the Activities and a parent/guardian (for a Minor) or emergency contact cannot be reached with reasonable promptness, I (for myself, or as parent/guardian for the Minor) authorize the Organization to seek emergency medical care, including evaluation, first aid, transport, x‑rays, anesthesia, and surgery, as recommended by a licensed health‑care professional. I accept financial responsibility for such care. This authorization is valid for the tryout dates listed above.

Medical Disclosure. The Participant/Parent represents there is no known medical condition (including cardiac, neurologic, or exertional-heat illness history) that would make participation unsafe, or, if such condition exists, that the Participant has written clearance from a licensed health-care professional.

4) CONCUSSION & SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST (SCA) ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Youth Participants)

Michigan law requires youth sports organizations to provide concussion education and to remove any youth athlete suspected of having a concussion from play until written clearance by an appropriate health‑care professional. The Organization will comply with these requirements. By signing below:

We have reviewed the Organization’s concussion education materials or the MDHHS concussion resources and understand signs/symptoms and reporting obligations.
We understand that a youth athlete must be removed from play if a concussion is suspected and may not return until written clearance is provided by an appropriate health‑care professional.
We acknowledge awareness of SCA (sudden cardiac arrest) signs/symptoms. The Organization will follow its emergency action plan and activate EMS in suspected cases. [If school‑affiliated, the Organization maintains a Cardiac Emergency Response Plan and will ensure a CPR/AED‑trained coach is present.]

5) MEDIA RELEASE

I grant the Organization a nonexclusive, royalty‑free license to use photos/video/audio of the Participant from the Activities for the Organization’s promotional and program purposes in any media, without further notice or compensation.

6) CODE OF CONDUCT (All Participants)

Participants and parents/guardians agree to: show respect to teammates, coaches, officials, and competitors; refrain from abusive, harassing, or discriminatory behavior; follow facility rules; use equipment safely; and comply with staff instructions. Violations may result in removal by the Organization from the Activities without refund.

7) MDHHS CONCUSSION INFORMATION SHEET

Concussion Facts for Parents & Athletes

What is a concussion?
A concussion is a brain injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or body that disrupts normal brain function.

Signs & Symptoms (may appear immediately or hours later):

Headache or pressure in the head
Nausea or vomiting
Dizziness or balance problems
Blurred or double vision
Confusion or difficulty concentrating
Memory problems or feeling “foggy”
Sensitivity to light or noise
Feeling sluggish or irritable
Loss of consciousness (even briefly)
What to do if a concussion is suspected:

Remove the athlete from play immediately.
Do not allow return to play or practice the same day.
Seek medical evaluation from a licensed health-care professional.
Athlete may not return to activity until written clearance is provided.
Serious complications can occur if an athlete returns too soon, including prolonged symptoms or second-impact syndrome.

Parent & Athlete Acknowledgment:
We have reviewed and understand this concussion information and our duty to report symptoms.

Confirmation

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and agree to be bound by all terms, releases, acknowledgments, and authorizations contained in Sections 1–7 of this document, including but not limited to the Liability Release, Assumption of Risk, Medical Authorization, Concussion & Sudden Cardiac Arrest Acknowledgment, Media Release, and Code of Conduct.