Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19 

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The novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, state, and local governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. The Freeland Whippets Midget Football Association Inc (FWMFA), has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, cannot guarantee that you will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending any program or activity hosted by the FWMFA could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 while attending FWMFA activities that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at a FWMFA activity may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, FWFMA coaches, volunteers, and program participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I may experience or incur in connection with my attendance at a FWMFA event or practice. On my behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the FWMFA, its volunteers, coaches, board members, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the FWMFA, its volunteers, coaches, board memebers, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after attending any FWMFA program or activity. 

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PARENTAL CONSENT: I am the minor’s parent or guardian named above and I understand the nature of the Waiver of Liability above and verify and consent to the minor attending FWMFA programs or activities. On the minor’s behalf, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the FWMFA, its volunteers, coaches, board members, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. On behalf of the minor, I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the FWMFA, its volunteers, coaches, board members, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after attending in any FWMFA program or activity.