The Woodlands Marlins Swim Team

In consideration of my child's right to participate in the Woodlands Marlins Summer Swim Team, on behalf of ourselves and our child(ren), we hereby release, waive, and agree to hold harmless The Woodlands Marlins Summer Swim Team and their respective coaches, members, directors, employees, organizers, and parent volunteers, for any and all liability claims, legal actions, and demands of any nature whatsoever which may arise from or in connection with the swim team or related activities.

In order to have a fun and successful summer swim season for all participants, it is essential that The Woodlands Marlins have the full support of the swimmers’ parents to perform critical functions which enable us to hold our swim meets. Accordingly, the parents of each swimmer will be required to perform their “fair share” of service duties during the season. We expect each swimmer’s family to must gain at least four volunteer points during the regular swim season AND one volunteer point at the Divisional Swim meet at the end of the season. The amount of points for each regular season volunteer opportunity vary by opportunity. This requirement may be adjusted – depending on the final number of families swimming. I understand that a failure to meet my service responsibilities will result in my swimmer or swimmers not being allowed to participate in swim meets.

The welfare and safety of any swimmer on the team is of paramount importance and the following guidance and conditions need to be followed:

• All swimmers joining the team are asked to notify the team of any medical condition they may have. Similarly, any swimmers who may have developed a medical condition since joining the team and may need medication e.g., asthma inhalers, must inform the team’s Website and Membership Administrator and coaching team so that they are made aware of the condition.
• All children reporting to swim are assumed fit, unless written notification of an injury or other condition is provided to the Coach and the Board.
• Following any injury/ illness that has prevented a swimmer from swimming for more than 1 week then a medical release stating that the swimmer is fit to rejoin the team from a doctor or allied health care professional is required and given to the Head Coach and the Board prior to practice or meet. Such information will be treated confidentially.
• The Head Coach in agreement with all the coaching staff has the right to request a swimmer does not participate in practice or meets if in their opinion the swimmer cannot be safely accommodated. In all instances the Coach will raise their concerns with the Board.
• I CERTIFY THAT MY CHILD DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNDISCLOSED MEDICAL OR HEALTH CONDITIONS THAT WOULD PREVENT HIM/HER FROM PARTICIPATING AND IS ABLE TO SWIM.

I am the parent or guardian of a child(ren) on The Woodlands Marlins Summer Swim Team (the “Marlins”). I agree to the following: I understand that my child(ren) registered with the Marlins may be photographed while participating in Marlins swim meets, practices, and team events. I understand that these photographs may be used in celebrating or promoting the Marlins online. With my acceptance below, I grant permission for my child(ren) to be photographed, or their images recorded for electronic use in celebrating or promoting the Marlins, without payment or any other consideration. I understand that it is my responsibility to update this form in the event that I no longer wish to authorize the above uses. I agree that this form will remain in effect during the term of my child’s enrollment with the Marlins.

NORTHWEST AQUATIC LEAGUE 

PARENT/COACH CODE OF CONDUCT

Children’s sports are supposed to be fun-for the children. Unfortunately, many parent, fans and coaches don’t realize that their actions, whether
verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly
taken away by adults. This following Code of Conduct is for parents and spectators to abide by at every practice, meet and invitational.

Preamble

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition

reflects these “six pillars of character.”

I therefore agree:

1. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the sport is for youth, not adults.

2. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
3. I will learn the rules of the sport and the policies of the league.

4. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by
demonstrating positive support for all swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators at every meet, practice, or other sporting event.

5. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsman-like conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting;
refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.

6. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.
7. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

8. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

9. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a race or his/her performance.

10. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
11. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

12. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize meets and competition in the lower age groups. 

13. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

14. I will respect the officials and their authority during meets and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches or officials at the meets, and will take time to speak with them at an agreed upon time and place.

15. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, vapes, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.

16. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during meets and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

Verbal warning by official, head coach and/or head of league organization 

Written warning

Parental meet/Invitational suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved. 

Meet forfeit through the official or coach

Parental season suspension.

The basis for this code of conduct is produced by the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

The Northwest Aquatics League (NWAL) and (your team's name here) cannot prevent you (or your child(ren)) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while participating in NWAL sanctioned events. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to participate in an NWAL sanctioned event, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY NWAL SANCTIONED EVENT, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND FOREVER RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NWAL AND (your team's name here) AND THE POOL FACILITY OWNERS AND EACH OF THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIMS INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, DISEASE OR PROPERTY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE AND GIVE UP ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE TO SEEK DAMAGES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.