Maccabi Toronto

I agree to participate (or to allow this child to participate, if signing on behalf of a minor) in the activities of the Maccabi Toronto Academy. I understand and accept that there is a potential risk in training and participating in any sport; and, that the club tries to create a safe environment. I agree not to hold the Maccabi Toronto Academy, its Directors or other club volunteers liable for any damages; loss; or injury sustained by this child and/or by me as a consequence of his/her/my participation in; or presence at: any programs, games or other activities of the Maccabi Toronto Academy and I hereby release them from such claims.

I agree on my behalf (and on behalf of this child if signing for a minor) and on behalf of any other family members who may attend practices, games or club events to abide by the rules, policies and decisions of the Maccabi Toronto Academy. The Academy has established rules for participation. Proper conduct on and about the field must be followed. I understand that a player may be removed from a league/team if more than three games are missed without an acceptable reason; or, if the continued participation by this player will result in safety concerns or otherwise adversely affect the enjoyment of the game by other players on the team/in that league.

I specifically grant permission to Maccabi Toronto Academy to use my/my child’s likeness, voice and words in television, radio, film, newsletters, magazines, and other media; and, in any form not heretofore described, for the purpose of advertising or communicating activities of the Maccabi Toronto Academy and or Maccabi Toronto.

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR THOSE UNDER 18 YRS

By signing this document you will waive certain legal rights. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY.

IN CONSIDERATION of allowing my minor child/ward to participate in the programs, activities and events of The Markham Soccer Club, I ASSURE TO YOU THAT:

1. I am the parent/guardian of the registrant named in the registration form on the reverse of this page, and I have full legal responsibility for decisions regarding this registrant.
2. I believe that my minor/ward is physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in the programs, activities and events of the Maccabi Toronto Academy.
3. I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to soccer. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to injuries from:
   1. Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques in soccer;
   2. Dry-land training including weights, running and massage;
   3. Grass, turf and other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes;
   4. Falls to the ground due to uneven or irregular terrain or surfaces;
   5. Collisions with walls and soccer equipment;
   6. Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
   7. Extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke or hypothermia;
   8. Contact, colliding or being struck by other participants, spectators, equipment or vehicles;
   9. Vigorous physical exertion and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
   10. Exerting and stretching various muscle groups; and
   11. Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events that are an integral part of the organization's activities.
4. Furthermore, I am aware that my child/ward may:
   1. Sustain injuries in soccer that can be severe, cause spinal cord injuries and even be fatal;
   2. Experience anxiety while challenging himself/herself during the activities, events and programs;
   3. Come into close contact with other participants, including the possibility of accidental and unexpected contact;
   4. Risk of injury is reduced if he/she follows all rules established for participation; and
   5. Risk of injury increases as he/she become fatigued.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin that my signing of this document constitutes:

1. I am registering my child/ward willingly and my child/ward is participating voluntarily in these activities, events and programs.
2. I agree that there are risks in soccer as described above and my child/ward will be exposed to these risks and hazards.
3. I agree to accept all these risks and hazards and be responsible for any injury or other loss that my minor child/ward might receive while participating in these events, activities and programs.
4. If something happens to my child/ward, I release the organizers of responsibility for any claims, demands, actions and costs that might arise out of my child/ward's participation.

I understand "Organizers" to mean: The Maccabi Toronto Academy, its Governing organizations, Leagues, other Clubs and Districts and their directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of facilities, and representatives.

ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Executing this agreement will not preclude you from accident insurance coverage. I understand that by electronically signing the Registration Form, I am agreeing to this Participation Agreement in its entirety.

I hereby certify that all of the information that I have provided on this form is accurate and complete. I have read and understood; and, I accept all of the terms and conditions that are stipulated in this registration document. I understand that clicking on the button on the left constitutes an electronic signature and legally binds me in the same manner as signing a registration form.