ATTENTION CYO ATHLETES AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS
ATHLETE'S NAME:_________________________GRADE:_____SPORT:_________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________CITY:______________________ZIP:___________
ASSUMPTION OF RISK -- PROOF OF INSURANCE:
The coaching staff is concerned with your safety and wants you to receive the benefits of athletic
participation.
I______________________________(signature) Student athlete have read the above and agree that I
have been warned as to injury and accept the responsibility of possible injury.
_______________________(Date)
I hereby consent to participation by my child, ___________________________________, in the sport
described above. In consideration of my child being allowed to participate in this sport, I hereby agree on
behalf of myself and my child, to release _______________________ School and/or Parish, the Catholic
Youth Organization (CYO), the Roman Catholic (Arch)diocese of Detroit, and any and all affiliated
organizations, their employees, agents and representatives
, from any and all claims, including
(Releasees)
negligence, which may be asserted by me or my child, or on behalf of my child, arising from or relating to
my child’s participation in the sport. In the event this release on behalf of myself and/or my child is held to
be invalid or unenforceable, I hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless Releasees from any and all
claims, including negligence, which may be asserted by me or my child, or on behalf of my child, arising
from or relating to my child’s participation in the sport. This release of indemnification does not apply to
claims for intentional misconduct or gross negligence; nor does this release of indemnification apply to the
extent of commercial insurance coverage for any claim, but this Release of Indemnification shall apply to
the extent of any self-insurance or deductible applicable to any claim.
I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named student and have read the above and recognize the
risk in participation and injury. (Signature below)
The student is covered by an insurance policy in effect for the school year:
_______________________________
____________________________ ________________
Parent/Legal Guardian
Parent/Legal Guardian
Date
_______________________________
_________________________
Name of Insurance Company
Policy or group number
(Contact Athletic Director ASAP if no policy exists)
EXPECTATIONS IN EDUCATIONAL ATHLETICS
The administration and staff of our parish/school, all CYO parishes/schools and the CYO Athletic
Department wish to make it clear that CYO sports are an educational activity. Athletes, parents and friends
must be aware of our school's expectations with regard to sportsmanship.
Unlike professional sports, as a spectator at an athletic event, you are a part of the activity, much like the
athletes, coaches and officials. As a participant, (spectator or team member) we expect that you will
maintain good sportsmanship or refrain from attending CYO athletic events.
It is expected that as participants and spectators, we will support in a positive way our own team
remembering that the athletes, coaches and officials are not perfect and will make mistakes. Negative,
derogatory cheers or actions aimed at either team are not acceptable in educational athletics.
It is expected that you will accept the decisions of the officials without vocalizing disagreement. Officials
are an important part of this educational activity. We are sending the wrong message when we challenge or
abuse the game official sent to the game to administer these educational activities.
At all times it is expected that we will respect one another; adults and students alike. This especially
includes our opponents and officials, without whose involvement, sport contests would not occur.
Signature of Student Athlete and Parents/Guardians that they have read and understand the above.
________________________
____________________________ ________________________
Student-Athlete
Parent/Guardian
Parent/Guardian
This form is to be kept on file at the Parish/School. A new form must be filed each school year. The form
must be submitted to by the parents/guardian to the Athletic Director/Coach before the start of the season.