Release & Liability
In Consideration of my/our child being allowed to participate in any way for the Ruth Sports program for the fall of 2025, it's related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential risk for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment and personal disipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and
I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the releases or others, and assume full responsilbity for my participation; and I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If however, I observe an unusual and significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will bring such to the attention of the nearsest official immediately; and
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify, and hold harmless Ruth Sports, and it's officers, officials, agents and/or volunteers, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event, with respect to any and all injury, disability, death, or loss or demage to person or property, wheather arising from the negligence of the releases or otherwise, to the fullest extent by law.
I, the undersigned, hereby authorize the staff, representatives, or designated medical personnel of Ruth Sports to administer basic first aid and secure emergency medical treatment, including hospitalization, surgery, and/or medication, if necessary, for the above-named participant in the event of an accident, injury, or sudden illness while participating in Ruth Sports Volleyball.
I understand that every reasonable effort will be made to contact me (or the emergency contact listed above) before initiating such treatment. However, if I cannot be reached in an emergency, I grant permission for medical personnel to provide necessary treatment.
I acknowledge that Ruth Sports and its representatives are not responsible for any costs associated with emergency medical care. I further release and hold harmless Ruth Sports, its employees, volunteers, and affiliates from any liability or claims related to emergency medical treatment.
If a child leaves a practice or game for any medical reason, he or she cannot return without medical clearance from a physician. At any time, a coach can require medical clearance of a player to be able to participate or play at his/her own discretion.
Photo release statement: I also hereby consent, without further consideration or compensation, to use (full/partial) of all photos, audios or videos made of my child or family members during Ruth Sports sporting events, for the purposes of events documentation, promotional materials or web content. Further, I release Ruth Sports and its volunteers from any liability, which may arise from the use of those photos.