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INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
<br />The Department of Parks and Recreation provides a wide variety of activities and programs for persons of all ages in a safe
<br />and pleasant environment. However, there are certain inherent risks in almost every activity. Please read the following
<br />informed consent categories to acquaint yourself with the risks involved. If you are making a determination that your child is
<br />able to participate in any activity, it is your responsibility to assess your child's maturity, health/fitness and ability to obey
<br />safety rules and decide if the risks associated with these activities are acceptable to you. While the County of Hawai'i
<br />hopes that every participant enjoys an injury -free activity, by signing this Release of Claims form, you assume all risks
<br />associated with the activity for which you have registered your child. Please ask any questions of the instructor which you
<br />may need to make a fully informed decision for your child to participate.
<br />Certain sport activities, such as football, basketball, baseball, and volleyball may have physical contact. All contact sports
<br />necessarily and unavoidably carry with them the risk of high-speed collisions with other persons, balls, and equipment. In
<br />addition, irregular playing surfaces may be present and a child may be at risk for falling or minor lacerations. There are,
<br />therefore, risks of orthopedic, dental, cervical, spinal, head or other types of injury. There is also risk of lacerations and
<br />other injury from falling and/or colliding with people or objects.
<br />In addition, all sports require a level of fitness and health that only your physician can determine you or your child
<br />possesses. We strongly urge that you obtain medical advice as to whether contact sport activities are suitable for your
<br />child. Many undetected or chronic diseases such as cardiac disease or high blood pressure may be worsened by
<br />participation in these activities.
<br />Activities such as ceramics, painting, or cooking are examples of types of activities which may involve supplies or
<br />ingredients which may be toxic when ingested, inhaled or when coming in contact with skin. There may also be allergic
<br />reactions or individual sensitivity to these supplies or ingredients when ingested, inhaled, or when in contact with skin.
<br />Swimming at the beach or pool is another activity with inherent risks involved.
<br />RELEASE OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNIFICAITON
<br />In consideration of permission granted to participant by the County of Hawai'i, Department of Parks and Recreation, to
<br />participate in the activities listed on the previous page:
<br />I/We hereby release the County of Hawai'i, its agents, employees, and independent contractors from all actions, causes of
<br />action, damages, claims, or demands which I, my heirs, personal representatives, or assignees may have against the
<br />County of Hawai'i, and other above -named parties for all injuries, known or unknown, which may incur by my child's
<br />participation in the above -described activity or by my child's use of the above -described facility.
<br />I/We do further agree that I shall indemnify and save harmless the County of Hawai'i, or any of its officers or employees,
<br />either jointly or severally, from any and all claims, demands, damages, loss of service, or expense for property damage and
<br />for personal injuries or actions brought by a third party resulting or arising from my child's participation in the above -
<br />described activity or my child's use of the facility.
<br />PARTICIPANT'S & PARENT'S CODE OF CONDUCT
<br />1. I will encourage, but not force, my child to participate in any program or event.
<br />2. 1 will remember that children participate to have fun, and that the program/event is for youth, not adults.
<br />3. 1 will pay close attention to the physical conditioning and well-being of my child and will refuse to jeopardize the
<br />health of any individual for the sake of improving a person's or team's chance to win.
<br />4. 1 will not ridicule or yell at my child or any other participant for making a mistake or losing.
<br />5. 1 (and guests) will be positive role models for my child, and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and
<br />courtesy, and by demonstrating positive support for all staff, players, coaches, officials, and spectators at every
<br />game, practice, tournament, or event.
<br />6. 1 will respect officials and their decisions. I will not argue with an official in public, and will not yell, swear or be
<br />verbally abusive. Any discussion of constructive comment shall be done in an unemotional and calm manner.
<br />7. 1 will not engage in any physical or verbal confrontation or altercation before, during or after any program, game or
<br />vent, with officials, coaches, players, staff, or spectators. Doing so shall result in immediate action by the police
<br />and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
<br />8. All P&R activities are drug and alcohol free for participant and adults. Anyone found to be under the influence,
<br />intoxicated, or in possession of any of these will be TERMINATED from participating in the program. The police
<br />and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation will be notified.
<br />I have read and understand the Informed Consent and Assumption of Risks, Release of Claims and
<br />Indemnification, and Code of Conduct on this page 2.
<br />Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian
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