I agree that I am a member of Grove City Athletics Club, and I know that running in and volunteering for organized group runs, social events, and races with this club are potentially hazardous activities, which could cause injury or death. I will not participate in any club organized events, group training runs or social events, unless I am medically able and properly trained, and by my signature, I certify that I am medically able to perform all activities associated with the club and am in good health, and I am properly trained. I agree to abide by all rules established by the club , including the right of any official to deny or suspend my participation for any reason whatsoever. I attest that I have read the rules of the club and agree to abide by them. I assume all risks associated with being a member of this club and participating in club activities which may include: falls, contact with other participants, the effects of the weather, including high heat and/or humidity, traffic and the conditions of the road, all such risks being known and appreciated by me. I understand that bicycles, skateboards, baby joggers, roller skates or roller blades, animals, and personal music players are not allowed to be used in club organized activities and I agree to abide by this rule. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of your accepting my membership, I, for myself and anyone entitled to act on my behalf, waive and release Grove City Athletics Club, RunSignup, and the Road Runners Club of America, all club sponsors, their representatives and successors from all claims or liabilities of any kind arising out of my participation with the club, even though that liability may arise out of negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons named in this waiver. I grant permission to all of the foregoing to use my photographs, motion pictures, recordings or any other record for any legitimate promotional purposes for the club.

GCAC AGREEMENT AND WAIVER (if registering a CHILD 17 years or younger): 
I understand that my child/children’s active participation in physical activity could result in injuries that may include but are not limited to strains, sprains, breaks, loss of eyesight, concussions, partial or total paralysis and even death. Each child and his/her parents/guardians assume these risks by allowing the child to participate in club activities. In acceptance of entry, I for my child/children, my heirs and assigns, release the Grove City Athletics Club (GCAC), GCAC board of directors, GCAC coaches, all other sponsors, coaches, and volunteers from any and all liability arising from illness, injury or damages that my child/children may suffer as a result of my child/children’s participation in, traveling to, or traveling from club activities. I also give my permission to copyright, use, re-use and publish videos, photographic portraits, pictures for any photographs in which my child/children or his/her name(s) may be included through any social media or website postings, media for art, race/training results/photos, advertising, trade, recruitment, print media, or any other purposes. Children/youth MUST follow all GCAC rules, school/facility rules, safety guidelines, and instruction as introduced by the GCAC coaches or volunteers. GCAC participants consistently failing to follow safety policies will be dismissed from the club. I choose to allow my child/children to participate in club activities by my own free will and accept all elements of risk involved. I realize that club activities include strenuous exercise that requires proper physical conditioning. I hereby certify that my child/children is in such physical condition and good health. I assume the risks for my child/children of this club and its activities.

GCAC STATEMENT OF AGREEMENT AND WAIVER:
I understand that my active participation in physical activity could result in injuries that may include but are not limited to strains, sprains, breaks, loss of eyesight, concussions, partial or total paralysis and even death. I assume these risks to participate in club activities. In acceptance of entry, my and his/her heirs and assigns, release the Grove City Athletics Club (GCAC), GCAC board of directors, GCAC coaches, all other sponsors, coaches, and volunteers from any and all liability arising from illness, injury or damages that I may suffer as a result of my participation in, traveling to, or traveling from club activities. I also give GCAC my permission to copyright, use, re-use and publish my name, image, or likeness captured within videos, photos/pictures, race/training results/photos, photographic portraits.  I permit my name, image/picture, or likeness to be included in any media for art, advertising, marketing, trade, recruitment, website or social media posts, or for any other purpose. I understand I must follow all GCAC rules, facility/school rules, safety guidelines, and instruction as introduced by the GCAC coaches or other event organizers. GCAC participants consistently failing to follow safety policies will be dismissed from the club. I choose to participate in club activities by my own free will and accept all elements of risk involved. I realize that club activities include strenuous exercise that requires proper physical conditioning. I hereby certify that I am in such good physical condition and good health. I assume all risks of this club and its activities.

IMPORTANT COVID-19/PANDEMIC DISCLAIMER INFORMATION:
No one knows what the future of elementary/youth sports and fitness holds. Security at mass sporting events changed with 9/11 and with the Boston Bombing incident. We have learned to deal with and respect that. Now with the advent of Coronavirus (COVID-19) we anticipate that elementary/youth sports and fitness activities will not return to pre-2021 standards for quite some time. This too, must be dealt with and respected. We aim to provide enjoyable, healthy, and safe programs. However, when dealing with people (especially kids) and with a global pandemic, it is challenging. Anyone registering for and attending our events (or your child attending) must realize that he or she must be held accountable for his or her actions and reactions. The Grove City Athletics Club must also be responsible and abide by restrictions set by our club, coaches, community, and government. By continuing yourself or permitting your child to continue in Grove City Athletics Club programs, you acknowledge the health/safety risks outlined during registration AND for you and your child possibly contracting COVID-19, which can result in severe illness and death. COVID-19 is a communicable disease and can also spread easily to others should you or your child become infected. More info here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus . I further agree to abide by the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) and other communicable diseases, and I attest to having read the CDC’s guidance at: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html . In addition, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and/or other communicable diseases by participating in any activities associate with the club. I acknowledge that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and/or death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 in connection with my or my household member's participation in any club activities, and personally assume this risk. If you feel that the health risk of you or your child attending any of our programs/events is greater than the anticipated benefit, we request that you do not register or attend the program/event. If state mandated guidelines change before or during any of our programs to the extent that they must be cancelled, your entry and processing fees will not be refunded. We have club expenses coming into our programs and it must be realized that it is a risk that you must take when registering you or your child. Participants will be required to follow safety protocols set forth by the volunteer coaching staff, including but not limited to non-contact forehead infrared thermometer checks, using hand sanitizer, wearing masks when directed, etc. The Grove City Athletics Club also reserves the right to limit numbers at practices, change practice dates/times, or cancel programs with no full or partial refunds. Unfortunately due to COVID-19 restrictions, we had to limit participants within our elementary programs in 2020. Since 2012 (previously called the “Grove City Running Club”), we have never had to do this, but it was for the safety of you and our children. The last thing we want to do is cancel, but please be cognizant that some things just may be out of our control. Thank you! By registering for yourself, and/or others in your household, you assume these risks.