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