WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
2016-2017
NOTICE TO THE MINOR CHILD’S NATURAL GUARDIAN
READ THIS FORM COMPLETELY AND CAREFULLY. YOU ARE AGREEING TO LET YOUR MINOR CHILD
ENGAGE IN A POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY. YOU ARE AGREEING THAT, EVEN IF U.S. GOLD
GYMNASTICS AND CHEERLEADING ACADEMY, INC. (“U.S. GOLD”), ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS,
EMPLOYEES OR ASSIGNS USE REASONABLE CARE IN PROVIDING THIS ACTIVITY, THERE IS A
CHANCE YOUR CHILD MAY BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED BY PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY
BECAUSE THERE ARE CERTAIN DANGERS INHERENT IN THE ACTIVITY WHICH CANNOT BE AVOIDED
OR ELIMINATED. BY SIGNING THIS FORM, YOU ARE GIVING UP YOUR CHILD’S RIGHT AND YOUR
RIGHT TO RECOVER FROM U.S. GOLD, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR
ASSIGNS, IN A LAWSUIT OR OTHERWISE, FOR ANY PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, TO
YOUR CHILD OR ANY PROPERTY DAMAGE THAT RESULTS FROM THE RISKS WHICH ARE A NATURAL
PARTY OF THE ACTIVITY. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO SIGN THIS FORM AND U.S. GOLD,
ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR ASSIGNS HAVE THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO LET
YOUR CHILD PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY IF YOU DO NOT SIGN THIS FORM.
U.S. GOLD IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY (OR LOSS OF PROPERTY) TO ANY PERSON
WHILE PRACTICING, TAKING CLASS, COMPETING, OR PARTICIPATING IN OPEN GYM, BIRTHDAY
PARTIES, KIDS’ NIGHT OUT, PLAY GROUPS, OR FIELD TRIPS, OR IN ANY OTHER WAY INVOLVED IN
GYMNASTICS, CHEERLEADING, OR PRESCHOOL CLASSES OR TEAMS AT U.S. GOLD FOR ANY
REASON WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE, INCLUDING
GROSS NEGLIGENCE, ON THE PART OF U.S. GOLD, ITS OWNERS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES
OR ASSIGNS.
Minor Child Name: __________________________________________________ Grade ______ male/female
Address________________________________________________________ Home Phone_______________
City___________________________ State_______ ZIP__________ Emergency Phone________________
PART I – WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY DISCLAIMER
1. I, ___________________________, as parent/legal guardian of _________________________________ (“Gymnast”)
in consideration of Gymnast’s participation in one or more of the programs at U.S. GOLD hereby release, indemnify.,
defend, hold harmless and covenant not to sue U.S.GOLD, its directors, officers, employees, teachers, coaches, agents
and assigns from any and all present and future claims resulting from ordinary negligence, including but not limited to
gross negligence, on the part of U.S. GOLD, its directors, officers, employees, teachers, coaches, agents and assigns, or
others associated with U.S. GOLD, for property damage, personal injury or wrongful death, arising as a result of or in any
way connected to Gymnast’s engaging in or receiving instruction in gymnastics, cheerleading or any other activity or
activities incidental thereto, whenever, wherever, or however the same may occur. On behalf of Gymnast and myself, I
hereby voluntarily waive any and all claims resulting from ordinary negligence, including but not limited to gross
negligence, both present and future, that may be made by me, my family, estate, heirs or assigns on behalf of the
Gymnast.
2. Further, I am aware that gymnastics and cheerleading are vigorous sporting activities involving height and rotation in a
unique environment and as such they pose a risk of injury. I understand that gymnastics, cheerleading and related
activities always involve certain risks, including but not limited to, death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in
complete or partial paralysis, brain damage and serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs,
and that the mats, pits and other safety equipment and apparatus provided for Gymnast’s protection, including the active
participation of a coach or teacher who will spot or assist said Gymnast in the performance of certain skills, may be
inadequate to prevent serious injury or death to Gymnast. The risk of harm may be limited by all of the safety equipment
and trained coaches, but never eliminated. I understand that participation in gymnastics, cheerleading and related
activities involves actions incidental to active participation in gymnastics, cheerleading or related activities, including
moving from event to event, conditioning, stretching and other actions which may leave Gymnast vulnerable to the
reckless actions of other participants who may not have complete control over their actions or who may not see other
participants who may not have complete control over their actions or who may not see other participants in the gym.