Release of Liability & Medical Consent
In consideration of being allowed to compete and participate in any extracurricular/athletics/sports programs including Spirit Games of the
Diocese of Fort Worth (“Diocese”) or its schools or parishes, including practices, travel, competitions, games, and all other
related events and activities (collectively, the “Program”), the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. The risk of injury or illness from participating in the Program is significant, including the potential for paralysis or death,
and while particular rules, equipment, proper technique, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk still exists;
2. The risk of having contact with individuals or objects that have been exposed to or infected with diseases or viruses,
including COVID-19, does exist, and it is impossible to eliminate that risk. I acknowledge that coaches/volunteers may have
to make appropriate physical contact with Participant to perform their role as coach/volunteer assisting in Program;
3. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE
OF THE RELEASEES or others, and I ASSUME ALL RISKS AND RESPONSIBILITY for Participant participating in the Program;
4. I agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual
significant hazard, I will remove myself from participation and immediately notify a school/diocesan official;
5. I understand that I am responsible for evaluating participant’s fitness to participate in the Program and for all insurance
to cover their participation in the Program, and I certify that the participant is fit to participate in the Program; and
6. I, FOR MYSELF AND MY HEIRS, SUCCESSORS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES, AND ALL THOSE CLAIMING BY
OR THROUGH ME, AND ON BEHALF OF MY SPOUSE, WAIVE AND RELEASE ALL CLAIMS, NOW KNOWN OR HEREAFTER
KNOWN, AGAINST THE DIOCESE, ITS SCHOOLS AND PARISHES, AND THEIR OFFICERS, OFFICIALS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS,
VOLUNTEERS, AND AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY, THE "RELEASEES"), ON ACCOUNT OF INJURY, DEATH, OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE ARISING OUT OF OR ATTRIBUTABLE TO PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, WHETHER ARISING
FROM THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. I COVENANT NOT TO MAKE OR BRING ANY
CLAIM AGAINST RELEASEES AND FOREVER RELEASE AND DISCHARGE RELEASEES FROM LIABILITY UNDER SUCH CLAIMS.
I SHALL DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASEES AGAINST ANY AND ALL LOSSES, LIABILITIES,
CLAIMS, CAUSES OF ACTION, DAMAGES, OR COSTS OF WHATEVER KIND, INCLUDING ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS OF
ENFORCING THIS AGREEMENT, ARISING OUT OF OR RESULTING FROM ANY CLAIM OF PARTICIPANT, OR A THIRD PARTY,
RELATED TO PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM.
7. If any representative of the Diocese, or any of its schools or parishes, judges the participant needs immediate care or
treatment as a result of injury or illness, I request, authorize, and consent to such care/treatment as may be given by a
physician, trainer, nurse, or school/diocesan representative, and I agree to indemnify, hold harmless, and release
Releasees from any and all claims by any person whomever on account of such care/treatment, WHETHER ARISING FROM
THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. Permission is granted to the attending physician to proceed with
any medical or minor surgical treatment, including x-ray examination, for the participant. In the event of serious illness or
injury requiring major surgery, an attempt will be made by the attending physician to contact me in an expeditious way.
If said attempt is unsuccessful, the treatment necessary for the best interest of participant may be given.
8. If any term or provision of this Release of Liability & Medical Consent (“Agreement”) or the application thereof to any
party or circumstance is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, then the remaining terms and provisions and
their application to other parties or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall be enforced to the greatest
extent permitted by law. This Agreement is binding upon and inures to the benefit of the parties and their respective
successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement shall be governed by and construed in
accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas. I agree that any claim or cause of action arising under
this Agreement may only and exclusively be brought in the federal and state courts located in Tarrant County, Texas.
I have read this Release of Liability & Medical Consent, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up rights
by agreeing to it on my own behalf or on behalf of the youth Participant in consideration for Participant being allowed to
participate in the Program, and I sign it freely and voluntarily without inducement and agree to be bound by it.
Further, I grant permission to all the foregoing to use my name, voice and images of myself in any photographs, motion pictures, results, publications or any other print, videographic or electronic recording of this event for legitimate purposes.
All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice. I understand that my entry fee is nonrefundable.
By submitting this entry, I acknowledge (or a parent or adult guardian for all children under 18 years) having read and agreed to the above release and waiver including the no refund policy.
