Please read the following liability waiver and media release. By signing this document, you are acknowledging that you understand and accept the terms and conditions set forth below.
BLUE LIGHTNING TRACK CLUB
LIABILITY WAIVER & MEDIA RELEASE
This Liability Waiver and Photo Release Form must be completed and signed by the parent or guardian for each athlete before participation in any Blue Lightning Track Club athletic practice, activity, event, or meet.
FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF the mutual promises, covenants, conditions, representations, and warranties contained herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and legal sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, it is agreed as follows:
The undersigned hereby releases and forever discharges the Blue Lightning Track Club (BLTC) and all of its Board Members, officers, coaches, and attorneys, from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action or suits arising out of any injuries, known or unknown, which have resulted or may in the future result from any BLTC sponsored athletic practice, activity, event or meet.
The undersigned hereby assumes all risk of injury associated with any and holds harmless the BLTC along with its Board Members, officers, coaches, and attorneys from and against each and every liability, loss, cost, damage, and expense, including attorney’s fees, which the BLTC along with its Board Members, officers, coaches, and attorneys may incur as a result of any BLTC sponsored athletic practice, activity, event or meet.
COVID-19 (Important)
All athletes, coaches, parents, and spectators:
- should immediately notify the Head Coach upon learning that your Champion (athlete/child) has COVID-19, or recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19.
- if you have recently had close contact with a person with COVID-19 you should stay away from the team and cannot practice or compete in track meets for 14-days, unless you have produced a negative COVID-19 test result to return before the 14-day period has ended.
- you should not come to a Blue Lighting Track Club event (practice, track meet, or any activity) if you are exhibiting any signs of illness such as sneezing, coughing, sniffles, have a fever, or don't feel well.
- if you are repeatedly sneezing or coughing, you may be asked to immediately leave the premises.
- you should wash your hands and/or use hand sanitizer upon entrance to a team event, during the event, before and after you eat, and as you leave.
Note: I acknowledge that these guidelines are compliant with CDC recommendations and designed to keep team members and competitors their families safe and failure to comply with them can result in a suspension or removal from the team.
Test-Drive Introductory Video
I agree to a 10 to 15-second introductory video of my athlete during their Test-Drive Tryout at Blue Lightning Track Club. The video will capture them saying their name, age, and school. I understand that no preparation is necessary as the Test-Drive Coach will guide my athlete the process. I understand that the video will only be used for identification of my athlete for the Test-Drive follow-up and feedback call with the parent or guardian, and not shared or used for any other purposes.
Media / Photo Release
I understand that Blue Lightning Track Club will take and use action/still photos and video of my child participating in regular scheduled Blue Lightning Track Club practices, organized meets, and functions. Images will be used for official club purposes such as training analysis, athlete development, and progression, website, internet, social network sites, brochures, flyers, newsletters, club promotion and marketing materials, commerce, media & press releases. Individual introduction videos captured during Test-Drive Tryouts will be used for the coaching staff to establish the identification of the athlete and to facilitate parent/guardian follow-up after the Test-Drive only, and will not be used in social media, promotions, advertising, or any other purpose.
I also understand that as a parent/guardian that my photo or video may be incidentally captured in conjunction with an athlete at a practice, track meet, or team event and consent to Images of me being used for official club purposes such as training analysis, athlete development, and progression, website, internet, social network sites, brochures, flyers, newsletters, club promotion and marketing materials, media & press releases.
Parents of Blue Lightning Track Club member athletes will receive access to the selected images posted on http://bluelightningtrack.com by the head coach for their personal use.
I understand by signing below, that I consent to the photographer and Blue Lightning Track Club’s right to publish such images and video for announcements, marketing, advertising, and commercial use by the Blue Lightning Track Club and photographer, and I have fully read and consider all of the terms and statements contained in this release before affixing my signature.
This liability waiver/release applies to the following athlete, and parent/guardian:
