BATTERGRIP National Team – Player Agreement & Acknowledgment

Thank you for your interest in participating with BATTERGRIP National Team. Please be advised that this is a competitive baseball team, not a recreational team. The primary objective of this program is to provide youth athletes the opportunity to compete at an advanced level.

By submitting this application, I/We, the undersigned parent(s) or legal guardian(s), acknowledge and agree as follows:

1. Commitment

* Participation on the BATTERGRIP National Team requires a significant commitment to the tournaments, and team activities.

* Attendance at games and scheduled events is MANDATORY.

2. Playing Time

* This is a competitive program; there is no minimum playing time guarantee.

3. Authorization & Consent

* I/We grant permission for my/our child to participate in all team activities, including games, tournaments, and related events.

4. Assumption of Risk & Release of Liability

* I/We acknowledge and assume all risks and hazards associated with participation, including travel to and from team activities.
* I/We hereby waive, release, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless BATTERGRIP National Team, its officers, coaches, volunteers, participants, and any persons providing transportation, except to the extent of coverage provided by applicable liability insurance.

5. Medical Insurance

* I/We understand that BATTERGRIP National Team does not provide medical or accident insurance for players. All medical coverage remains the responsibility of the parent(s)/guardian(s).

6. Documentation

* I/We agree to furnish a certified birth certificate for player eligibility verification upon request.

7. Financial Commitment

* I/We understand and agree that the team fee of $450 is NON-REFUNDABLE under any circumstances. Team Fee Includes: Team Registration, 1 Hat and 1 Game Jersey. 

8. Tournament Expenses

* I/We understand and agree that the tournament expenses (Transportation, accomodation and food) are the parent(s)/guardian(s) responsability.

* Uniform required:

Black or White Helmet, White Pants, Black Belt, Black Socks, Metal cleats, and Turf shoes.

By applying and signing below, I/We acknowledge that I/We have read, understood, and agree to the terms and conditions of participation in the BATTERGRIP Team Massachusetts program.

Player Registration

Player's Contact Information

Emergency Information

Informed Consent and Acknowledgement

I hereby give my approval for my child’s participation in any and all activities prepared by BATTERGRIP National Team during the selected event. In exchange for the acceptance of said child’s candidacy by BATTERGRIP National Team. I assume all risk and hazards incidental to the conduct of the activities, and release, absolve and hold harmless BATTERGRIP National Team, and all its respective officers, agents, and representatives from any and all liability for injuries to said child arising out of traveling to, participating in, or returning from selected event.

In case of injury to said child, I hereby waive all claims against BATTERGRIP National Team including all coaches and affiliates, all participants, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event. There is a risk of being injured that is inherent in all sports activities. Some of these injuries include, but are not limited to, the risk of fractures, paralysis, or death.

Medical Release and Authorization

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named player, I hereby authorize the diagnosis and treatment by a qualified and licensed medical professional, of the minor child, in the event of a medical emergency, which in the opinion of the attending medical professional, requires immediate attention to prevent further endangerment of the minor’s life, physical disfigurement, physical impairment, or other undue pain, suffering or discomfort, if delayed.

Permission is hereby granted to the attending physician to proceed with any medical or minor surgical treatment, x-ray examination and immunizations for the named athlete. In the event of an emergency arising out of serious illness, the need for major surgery, or significant accidental injury, I understand that every attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in the most expeditious way possible. This authorization is granted only after a reasonable effort has been made to reach me.

Permission is also granted to BATTERGRIP National Team and its affiliates including Directors, Coaches, and Team Parents to provide the needed emergency treatment prior to the child’s admission to the medical facility.

Release authorized on the dates and/or duration of the registered event.

This release is authorized and executed of my own free will, with the sole purpose of authorizing medical treatment under emergency circumstances, for the protection of life and limb of the named minor child, in my absence.

Media Release and Consent

Please be advised that during the event your child may be photographed, video, and interviewed. With your consent, photo, video and interview may be reproduced and released for use in the media, newspaper, brochures, video, television, the internet, BATTERGRIP website, and social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Confirmation

BY ACKNOWLEDGING AND SIGNING BELOW, I AM DELIVERING AN ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE THAT WILL HAVE THE SAME EFFECT AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE. THE ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE WILL BE EQUALLY AS BINDING AS AN ORIGINAL MANUAL PAPER SIGNATURE.