1. PARTIES AND SCOPE OF AGREEMENT This Annual Participation Agreement, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Indemnification Agreement, Medical Authorization, and Media Release (“Agreement”) is entered into by and between CTA Highflyers LLC d/b/a Champion Training Academy (“CTA”), a West Virginia limited liability company, and the undersigned participant and/or parent/legal guardian on behalf of any minor participant (“Participant”). CTA, the Participant, and the undersigned parent and/or legal guardian may each be referred to herein individually as a “Party” and collectively as the “Parties.” This Agreement also applies to parents, legal guardians, spectators, siblings, relatives, guests, visitors, and any other individuals entering CTA facilities, attending CTA activities, or otherwise participating in or observing CTA programs or events. Such individuals acknowledge and assume all risks associated with entering CTA premises or attending CTA-related activities, including risks associated with athletic activities, spectator areas, parking lots, sidewalks, entrances, exits, exterior premises, common areas, and interactions with participants, equipment, or facilities. This Agreement applies to all current and future programs, services, instruction, activities, events, travel, facility usage, and participation opportunities offered, operated, hosted, organized, supervised, sponsored, or affiliated with CTA, whether occurring on-site or off-site, including but not limited to, the following participation activities, events, services, facility use, and programs (the “Activities”): ● All-Star Cheerleading (elite, prep, recreational, and novice teams at all levels). ● Tumbling Classes. ● Cheer Classes. ● Private Instruction / Private Lessons. ● Open Gym. ● Clinics and Workshops. ● Choreography Sessions. ● Camps and Summer Day Camps. ● Kids Play Days / Parents’ Night Out. ● Birthday Parties and Private Events. ● Field Trips. ● Team Travel and Competitions. ● Strength and Conditioning Programs.
● Stunt Training. ● Dance Instruction. ● Recreational Activities. ● Showcases and Performances. ● Preschool and Youth Programs. ● Adult Fitness Programs. ● CheerAbilities and Inclusive Programming. ● Weight Room and Strength Equipment Usage. ● Cardio Room and Fitness Equipment Usage. ● Independent or Unsupervised Facility Access. ● Off-Site Activities and Events. ● Guest Events or Specialty Events. ● Spectator Activities and Common Area Access. ● Transportation-related activities where applicable. ● Any future programs, instruction, events, activities, or services now existing or later developed by or affiliated with CTA. This Agreement is intended to be broad, comprehensive, and continuing in nature, and shall apply to all Events with CTA unless expressly revoked in writing and acknowledged in writing by CTA. 2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS I understand and acknowledge that participation in the Activities involves inherent and potentially dangerous risks that may result in serious bodily injury, illness, permanent disability, paralysis, emotional distress, property damage, concussion, traumatic brain injury, or death. I understand these risks may arise from, including but not limited to: ● Tumbling, stunting, jumping, pyramids, spotting, and cheer-specific skills. ● Athletic participation and physical exertion. ● Use or misuse of mats, trampolines, spring floors, inflatables, training aids, cardio equipment, weight equipment, or other athletic equipment. ● Independent or unsupervised workouts or facility usage. ● Equipment malfunction or failure. ● Physical contact with instructors, participants, spectators, or third parties. ● Falls, collisions, landing errors, overexertion, or improper technique. ● Failure to follow instructions or safety protocols. ● Recreational activities and play-based activities. ● Travel to and from events, competitions, field trips, and off-site activities. ● Transportation-related incidents. ● Conditions of facilities, parking lots, sidewalks, spectator areas, locker rooms, and common areas. ● Exposure to communicable illnesses, viruses, bacteria, or infectious diseases.
● Negligent acts or omissions of other participants or third parties. ● Athletic training and participation at any skill or competition level. ● Risks associated with spectators, guests, parents, visitors, lobby areas, viewing areas, entrances, exits, sidewalks, parking lots, and common areas. ● Risks associated with third-party facilities, competition venues, transportation providers, hotels, convention centers, event hosts, and vendors. ● Risks arising from physical exertion, overuse injuries, fatigue, dehydration, heat-related illness, or participation beyond individual skill level or conditioning. I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, both known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, associated with participation in any CTA Activities. 3. PROPERTY DAMAGE AND PERSONAL BELONGINGS CTA shall not be responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal property, including but not limited to vehicles, athletic equipment, uniforms, electronics, jewelry, bags, cell phones, wallets, or other personal belongings brought onto CTA premises or to CTA-related activities, events, competitions, or travel activities. I further understand that CTA may utilize or coordinate with third-party facilities, venues, transportation providers, event operators, instructors, vendors, contractors, competition hosts, or service providers in connection with CTA activities. CTA shall not be responsible for the acts, omissions, conduct, negligence, equipment, premises, transportation, policies, or operations of independent third parties. 4. ATHLETIC PROGRESSION, PLACEMENT, AND SAFETY DECISIONS I understand that athletic instruction, spotting, skill progression, stunt group assignments, tumbling advancement, roster placement, participation decisions, competition participation, and related determinations involve subjective athletic judgments made by CTA staff in the interest of Participant safety, program operation, and competitive considerations. I acknowledge that participation opportunities, advancement, and placement decisions may change at CTA’s discretion. 5. NO GUARANTEE OF OUTCOMES CTA does not guarantee team placement, competition participation, awards, rankings, titles, scholarships, college recruitment opportunities, athletic advancement, skill mastery, performance opportunities, or any specific outcome or result associated with participation in CTA activities or programs. 6. RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY To the fullest extent permitted under the laws of the State of West Virginia, I, on behalf of myself and/or the minor Participant, hereby release, waive, discharge, covenant not to sue, and hold
harmless CTA, together with its owners, officers, directors, managers, employees, coaches, instructors, volunteers, contractors, agents, representatives, sponsors, affiliated entities, landlords, lessors, event hosts, and program partners (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from and against any and all claims, demands, causes of action, liabilities, damages, losses, costs, expenses, or attorney fees, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, arising out of or relating to participation in CTA activities, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties, the acts or omissions of other participants, spectators, guests, or third parties, or conditions of the premises or equipment. This release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by applicable law; however, nothing herein shall release claims arising from gross negligence, willful misconduct, or intentional acts to the extent such release is prohibited by law. 7. INDEMNIFICATION I agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any claims, liabilities, damages, costs, expenses, or attorney fees arising out of or related to: ● my acts or omissions; ● the acts or omissions of the Participant; ● participation in CTA activities; and/or ● any claim brought by or on behalf of the Participant or any third party arising from participation in CTA activities. 8. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR EXPENSES I certify that the Participant is physically capable of participating in the Activities and has no condition that would prevent safe participation, or that any such condition has been disclosed to CTA. In the event of illness, injury, or emergency, I authorize CTA personnel to obtain emergency medical care, transportation, hospitalization, or treatment deemed reasonably necessary. I understand that CTA does not assume responsibility for medical expenses, and I agree to be fully responsible for all medical costs, hospital charges, ambulance fees, therapy expenses, prescription costs, and related expenses incurred. The undersigned agrees to disclose any medical condition, allergy, injury, restriction, disability, behavioral condition, developmental condition, physical limitation, medication requirement, pregnancy-related condition, or other circumstance that may affect safe participation in CTA activities or require accommodation, supervision, or emergency response. I understand and acknowledge that CTA does not provide health, medical, accident, disability, or hospitalization insurance coverage for participants unless expressly stated otherwise in writing. The
undersigned is solely responsible for maintaining any desired insurance coverage for participation in CTA activities. 9. CONCUSSION AND ATHLETE SAFETY ACKNOWLEDGMENT I understand that the Activities may involve risks of concussion, head injury, and traumatic brain injury. I acknowledge the importance of reporting symptoms of illness or injury and agree that the Participant will not participate while injured, symptomatic, or medically restricted. CTA reserves the right to remove or restrict participation if staff reasonably believe participation presents a safety risk to the Participant or others. 10. COMMUNICABLE ILLNESS ACKNOWLEDGMENT I understand that participation in the Activities may increase exposure to communicable illnesses, including viruses, bacteria, and infectious diseases. I voluntarily assume all such risks associated with participation and agree not to participate while knowingly ill or symptomatic with a communicable condition that could endanger others. 11. FACILITY, EQUIPMENT, AND CONDUCT RULES I agree that the Participant will comply with all CTA rules, safety instructions, policies, staff directives, and facility requirements at all times. I understand that: ● Improper equipment use may result in injury. ● Independent or unsupervised activity increases risk. ● CTA may restrict or deny access to equipment or facilities at any time. ● CTA reserves the right to suspend, restrict, deny, or terminate participation or facility access for any participant, parent, guardian, spectator, or guest due to safety concerns, misconduct, bullying, harassment, disruptive behavior, inappropriate conduct, policy violations, unpaid balances, failure to follow staff instructions, or conduct determined by CTA to be detrimental to the safety, welfare, reputation, or operation of CTA programs or facilities. Such action may occur with or without refund, subject to applicable law and CTA policies. ● CTA facilities may utilize video surveillance, recording systems, livestreaming technology, or monitoring equipment for safety, operational, disciplinary, security, promotional, training, or investigative purposes. ● Parents, guardians, spectators, and guests are expected to conduct themselves respectfully toward CTA staff, coaches, participants, officials, and other families. CTA reserves the right to remove or restrict access for disruptive, abusive, threatening, or inappropriate conduct. ● CTA reserves the right to address conduct occurring on social media or electronic platforms that materially impacts participant safety, team culture, CTA operations, or the reputation of CTA.
12. TRANSPORTATION, TRAVEL, AND OFF-SITE ACTIVITIES I acknowledge that certain CTA activities may involve transportation, travel, overnight stays, competitions, conventions, off-site practices, or third-party venues. I understand these activities involve additional risks and voluntarily assume all such risks associated with travel and off-site participation. 13. PHOTO, VIDEO, AND SOCIAL MEDIA RELEASE I grant CTA permission to photograph, videotape, record, livestream, or otherwise capture the Participant’s image, voice, likeness, name, performance, or participation for lawful promotional, advertising, educational, operational, and social media purposes, without compensation or further approval. I waive any right to inspect or approve such materials and release CTA from claims relating to privacy, publicity, defamation, or use of likeness. 14. REFUNDS Except as expressly provided in separate written CTA policies, participation fees, tuition, deposits, assessments, travel fees, competition fees, and related charges may be non-refundable. 15. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION CONSENT I consent to receive communications from CTA by email, text message, phone, mobile application, team communication platform, social media platform, or other electronic means regarding programs, scheduling, billing, safety matters, events, and participation-related communications. The Parties agree that electronic signatures, electronic acknowledgments, digital records, online acceptance, and electronically transmitted consents shall be deemed equivalent to original handwritten signatures and shall be fully enforceable to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law. CTA reserves the right to modify schedules, instructors, programming, events, training methods, facility access, activities, or operations at its discretion. 16. ALL-STAR CHEER PROGRAM ACKNOWLEDGMENT I understand that participation in CTA’s All-Star Cheerleading program may require separate handbook acknowledgments, operational policies, or program agreements relating to: ● Attendance and commitment expectations. ● Competition and travel requirements. ● Roster placement decisions. ● USASF compliance and credentialing. ● Payment and financial obligations. ● Uniforms and appearance standards.
● Additional team rules or policies. I acknowledge that such operational policies may be updated separately from this Agreement and remain independently enforceable. 17. SUPERSEDING EFFECT; PRIOR WAIVERS This Agreement supersedes and replaces all prior participation waivers, releases, acknowledgments, or assumption of risk agreements previously executed in connection with CTA activities to the fullest extent permitted by law. To the extent any prior agreement remains enforceable, this Agreement shall be interpreted as supplemental thereto and intended to provide the broadest protection permitted under applicable law. 18. GOVERNING LAW; SEVERABILITY This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of West Virginia, without regard to conflict of law principles. The Parties agree that any claim, dispute, litigation, or legal proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, participation in CTA activities, or any matter involving CTA shall be brought exclusively in the state courts located in Monongalia County, West Virginia, or, if applicable jurisdiction exists, the federal court having jurisdiction over Monongalia County, West Virginia. The undersigned knowingly and voluntarily consents to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of such courts and waives any objection based upon improper venue or forum non conveniens. If any provision of this Agreement is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. THE PARTIES KNOWINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO A TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY LITIGATION ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO THIS AGREEMENT OR CTA ACTIVITIES. 19. ENTIRE AGREEMENT This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the Parties relating to the subject matter herein and supersedes all prior oral or written discussions, representations, understandings, or agreements except for separate CTA policies, handbooks, financial agreements, or program-specific acknowledgments. 20. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF UNDERSTANDING I acknowledge that I have carefully read this Agreement, fully understand its contents, understand that I am waiving substantial legal rights, including the right to assert certain claims against the Released Parties, and sign this Agreement voluntarily and without inducement.
I certify that I am the Participant or the parent/legal guardian authorized to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Participant.
PARTICIPANT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND SIGNATURES I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, AND AGREE TO ITS TERMS VOLUNTARILY. I Agree May 15, 2026 PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN INFORMATION (Required if Participant is under 18 years of age) I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named Participant and that I have the legal authority to execute this Agreement on behalf of the Participant.
I Agree May 15, 2026 | 