September and October Tournaments

INNIS ARDEN SWIM CLUB PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR ALL MEMBERS , ALL MEMBERS FAMILIES AND ALL MEMBERS GUESTS. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU MAY BE WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I am aware that recreational activities (including but not limited to: (Swimming & Water Polo) involve certain inherent risks, dangers and hazards which can result in serious personal injury or death. I am also aware that swim & waterpolo facilities contain potential dangers to participants. As such, I hereby freely agree to assume and accept any and all known and unknown risks of injury while participation in the Programs and using the INNIS ARDEN SWIM CLUB Equipment//Pool/Pool deck/Lawn. I further recognize and acknowledge that the risks inherent in recreational activities can be greatly reduced by: professional instruction/training, abiding by the INNIS ARDEN SWIM CLUB Facility Policies, and using common sense.

RELEASE AND WAIVER OF CLAIMS AGREEMENT: In consideration of being allowed to use the Innis Arden Swim Club Facility and participate in programs and events (“Programs”) at (the “Facility”), the Participant, and the Participant’s parent(s) or legal guardian(s) if the Participant is a minor, do hereby agree, to the fullest extent permitted by law, as follows:

TO WAIVE ALL CLAIMS that they have or may have against the Facility arising out of the Participant’s participation in the Programs or the use of any equipment provided by the Facility (“Equipment”). The Participant and his/her Parents or legal guardian(s) specifically understand that they are releasing any and all claims that arise or may arise from any negligent acts or conduct of the Facility, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and officers (Board of Directors), to the fullest extent permitted by law.

TO RELEASE the Facility, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and officers (Board of Directors) from all liability for any loss, damage, injury, death, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of his/her participation in the Programs and use of the Equipment; and

TO INDEMNIFY the Facility, its owners, affiliates, operators, employees, agents, and/or officers (Board of Directors), from all liability for any loss, damage, injury, death, or expense that the Participant (or his/her next of kin) may suffer, arising out of participation in Programs and use of the Equipment.

ENTIRE AGREEMENT: In entering into this Agreement, I am not relying upon any oral or written representation other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

COVID-19 INFORMATION Innis Arden Swim Club is responsible for the compliance of all users with federal, state and local public health and safety guidelines and requirements related to COVID-19. The most recent information on such guidelines and requirements can be found at www.coronavirus.wa.gov and at www.cdc.gov.” Innis Arden Swim Club may cancel or change operating hours and rules if the board of directors deems it necessary to protect public safety, health, or welfare, including but not limited to COVID-19 related reasons.

I AM AWARE AND UNDERSTAND THAT ACCESSING THE PROPERTY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES MAY INVOLVE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT ANY INJURIES THAT I SUSTAIN MAY RESULT FROM OR BE COMPOUNDED BY THE ACTIONS, OMISSIONS, OR NEGLIGENCE OF INNIS ARDEN SWIM CLUB or INNIS ARDEN COMMUNITY HOA, INCLUDING NEGLIGENT EMERGENCY RESPONSE OR RESCUE OPERATIONS OF INNIS ARDEN SWIM CLUB. NOTWITHSTANDING THE RISK, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM VOLUNTARILY ACCESSING THE PROPERTY AND PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY WITH KNOWLEDGE OF THE DANGER INVOLVED AND HEREBY AGREE TO ACCEPT AND ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS OF INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE ARISING THEREFROM, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE ORDINARY NEGLIGENCE OF INNIS ARDEN SWIM CLUB OR ANY RELEASEE OR OTHERWISE.


I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I AM 18 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER, HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE.

MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION WAIVER
I consent to and authorize any adult Innis Arden Swimming Club Water Polo coach (or any adult so directed by an IASC coach) to seek and obtain qualified medical emergency services, care and treatment for the aforementioned registered IASC athlete should the need arise. The coach is to do so in a timely manner and every attempt is to be made to contact me.
Additionally, I agree to be fully responsible for any and all expenses incurred and related to any such medical emergency, care and treatment. I agree to hold IASC and all others harmless for such expenses/liability except as provided by the USAWP membership of said athlete and that provided under USAWP for Innis Arden Water Polo membership and/or the athlete’s personal and private medical insurance providers. I do hereby release, discharge, and hold harmless the designee, Innis Arden Water Polo, its agents and employees, from any and all liability and claims either I or my child may suffer as a result of requests for emergency medical treatment or administration of medication to my child.

CODE OF CONDUCT – ATHLETE & PARENT
I consent to abide by the below described Rules of Conduct while I am associated with, participate with or are under the auspices/control of Innis Arden Swim Club (IASC).
I understand that violations may result in full or partial forfeiture of a registered athlete’s and/or parent’s privileges without recourse.
1. In accordance with USA Water Polo, Inc., as well as IASC, rules governing athletes’ and parents’ conduct, IASC registered athletes and parents shall demonstrate good sportsmanship.
This includes, but is not limited to, avoiding the following conduct:
Hazing or taunting an athlete, referee or any person participating in or conducting a IASC sanctioned event;
Physical, verbal, or online abuse of any athlete or referee or any person participating in or conducting in a IASC sanctioned event including but not limited to making derogatory comments about such a person’s race, sex religion, age, disability, national origin, or sexual orientation.
Using obscene gestures, profane or unduly provocative language toward an athlete, referee, or any person participating in or conducting a IASC sanctioned event;
Publicly and unduly criticizing an athlete, referee, or any person participating in or conducting a IASC sanctioned event including, but not limited to, inciting others to engage in conduct in violation of the Rules;
Negative recruiting by making unduly derogatory statements about the members or coaches of another team;
Although water polo is a physical sport, athletes of IASC are expected to refrain from engaging in any act with the intent to cause injury to another athlete;
Use of derogatory verbal or written language, social media comments, remarks, insults, epithets, nicknames, writings, labels, jokes, taunts, cartoons, pictures, or drawings based upon, or making reference to, a Protected Characteristic. For the avoidance of doubt, the determination of whether any of the foregoing is deemed to be derogatory is based upon the perspective of a reasonable person who is a member of, or identifies with, the class of persons having the Protected Characteristic in question.
Zero Tolerance. Sexual harassment will not be tolerated by any employee, supervisor, student-athlete, or any third party individual who is on-site at the institution. If observed, employees shall immediately act to stop such behavior and report such behavior to their respective supervisors.
2. Athletes and parents of IASC shall not use, possess, or provide alcohol, illegal substances, vaping, or drugs (except as prescribed by a licensed physician) in violation of federal, state, or local laws.
3. The use of an ID card by an unauthorized person is prohibited (i.e. USAWP membership card, driver’s license, or passport).
4. No photos will be passed or shared between athletes without the individual’s consent.
5. Firearms, ammunition, knives, and all other items that could be construed as a weapon are prohibited.
6. Misconduct including, but not limited to, inappropriate horseplay, property damage, theft, fighting, or any act considered to be in violation of federal, state, local laws or that of a host country is prohibited.
7. Team photos may be shared on IASC social media platforms. Please notify the coach or director if you do not want to be included.
8. All athletes will:
Act with good judgment, discretion and integrity both on and off the pool;
represent the club organization and the athletics program with dedication, enthusiasm and good sportsmanship
treat all persons with courtesy, friendliness and respect for their personal dignity;
not discriminate against any individual by reason of race, gender, identities, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, handicap or sexual orientation;