Medical Release and Authorization

As Parent and/or Guardian of the named athlete, 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 the Lokahi Tennis. 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 season.

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.

Waiver of Responsibility

Acceptance of my entry in this program is without assumption of responsibility of any kind by Lokahi Tennis and  the Department of Parks and Recreation. In consideration of my entry, I do hereby for and on behalf of myself and my heirs and legal representatives release and forever discharge Lokahi Tennis, all organizers of this program and the Department of Parks and Recreation from any and all claims and demands of every kind, nature and character excepting gross negligence, reckless conduct, or willful, wanton conduct, which I may have or may hereafter acquire  for any and all damages, losses or injuries which may be suffered or sustained by me in connection with my  activities during the period for which such permission is granted and any period traveling to or from such event  described, and all such claims are hereby waived and released and I covenant not to sue therefore.

Player, Parent, Team Captain, Manager

Code of Conduct Contract

Lokahi Tennis ("Lokahi") is committed to develop and promote the growth of tennis. To foster growth and well being of all the players, parents and team managers; Lokahi has drawn a “Code of Conduct” which becomes immediately activated by the player and parent participation in the program. Our goal is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for all the players and their families. It is required that all parties abide by the “Code of Conduct”; deviations from good conduct will have consequences for the players, parents or managers and will be directed to the Lokahi Staff for review.

Lokahi Tennis Player Expectations:

• Players must model good sportsmanship towards fellow players, parents, coaches, and officials – including honesty, integrity, self-control, respect, encouragement, and kindness. Players around you learn by your example.

• Players must abide by the USTA Code and Friend at Court Regulations. It is the player's responsibility to know the rules regarding practice and/or matchplay.

• Unsportsmanlike conduct has zero tolerance at Lokahi.

• Examples of unacceptable &/or inappropriate behavior includes, but are not limited to:

  Racquet abuse, ball abuse, profane language, negative signs or hand gestures; any kind of racist, homophobic, sexist, or other discriminative behaviors of this manner; cheating, stalling, pouting, berating opponent or opposing team, disrespect of their team captain or opposing team captain, umpires, other coaches, parents, or tournament directors.

• Our goal is for you to have fun playing tennis, improve your game, socialize with friends/teammates, and provide a friendly environment within the program.

Lokahi Tennis Parent Expectations:

• Parents are expected to be role models not only for their son or daughter; but for the other players. Parents should show sportsmanlike behavior at all times and be supportive of their athlete.

• Parents are expected to hold their player accountable for their behavior on the court. Winning and losing are secondary to giving the best effort and showing good sportsmanship.

• Parents are expected to abide by the Lokahi Player/Parent/Team Manager &/or Event Directors/Officials - Code of Conduct." This includes the following, but are not limited to:

  • Cheering/applauding only when your player hits a winner, needs encouragement, or both them and their opponent play a great point with lots of effort.
  • Congratulating your player’s opponent and parents, win or lose, on a good match.
  • Remaining a respectful spectator when observing matchplay. Parents must refrain from making exaggerated audible noses, negative body language, or any other reaction to an alleged bad call; opponent’s behavior, missed shots by your own player, or by expressions or behaviors’ of another captain, parent or supporter.
  • Addressing any concerns during practice &/or matchplay with coaching staff, team captains, or any other authority in charge immediately the moment attention is needed to resolve an issue.

• Parents understand that the team captain, Lokahi coaching staff, Jr. Team Tennis coordinators or tournament directors can have parents removed from matches at competition locations. Any parent behavior deemed unacceptable toward a player, another parent, or staff member is cause for immediate removal. Incidents of this nature would be passed onto the Lokahi Staff which may end in an eventual suspension from the program depending on the severity of the violation.

• Parents are also instructed to have patience in regards to acts of nature such as rain, bad weather which play a role in our events. Parents and team managers are expected to exercise patience and good will during re-scheduling and delays caused by re-scheduling and in some cases lack of organization or other issues outside the control of the team captains, Lokahi coaching staff, the Jr. Team Tennis coordinators or tournament director.