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Competitive Athlete's

Waivers and Forms


GYMNASTICS ONTARIO and QUINTE BAY GYMNASTICS CLUB

PARTICIPANT INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT 

2024-2025 


WARNING! Please read carefully 

By signing this document, you will assume certain risks and responsibilities

1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a participant in the sport of gymnastics and the spectating, orientation, instruction, activities, competitions, programs, and services of Gymnastics Ontario and Quinte Bay Gymnastics Club (collectively the "Activities"), the undersigned, being the Participant and the Participant's Parent/Guardian (if Participant is under 18 years old), (collectively the "Parties"), acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this document. 

2. Gymnastics Ontario, Quinte Bay Gymnastics Club, and their respective Directors, Officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the "Organization"). 


 We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 and 2.

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks 

3. The Parties understand and acknowledge that: 

a) The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards, and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury. 

b) The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming. 

c) The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Participant's fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction. 

4. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers, and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to: 

a) Privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage. 

b) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques and exerting and stretching various muscle groups. 

c) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, and rapid movements. 

d) The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment or apparatus. 

e) Failure to follow instructions or rules. 

f) Serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other aspects of the Participant's body or to the Participant's general health and well-being. 

g) Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations. 

h) Concussion or other head injuries, including but not limited to, closed head injury or blunt head trauma. 

i) Physical contact with other participants, spotters, spectators, equipment, and hazards. 

j) Collisions with walls, any gymnastics apparatus, floors, or mats. 

k) Falling, tumbling, or hitting any gymnastics apparatus, the floor, mats, or other surfaces.

I) Failure to act safely or within the Participant's ability or designated areas.

m) Negligence of other persons, including other spectators, participants, or employees. 

n) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Activities. 

o) Contracting COVID-19 or any other contagious disease. 


We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 3 and 4.

Terms

5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree: 

a) That when the Participant practices or trains in their own space, the Parties are responsible for the Participant's surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant. 

b) That the Participant's menta I and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and the Parties assume all risks related to the Participant's mental and physical condition. 

c) That the Participant may experience anxiety while challenging themselves during the Activities. 

d) To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities. 

e) To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment. 

f) The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired, and the Participant will not participate if impaired in any way. 

6. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree: 

a) That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities. 

b) That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant's vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities; and 

c) That this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect. 

Jurisdiction

7. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so solely in the Province of Ontario.


 We have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 5 to 7.

Acknowledgement

8. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this Agreement and understand it, that they have executed this Agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives. 



Withdrawal Policy & Agreement 2024-2025 Season

All competitive programs are a one-year commitment with 2 schedules (Summer & School Year) and run from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. If you choose to withdraw before the end of the program you must provide the club with a ‘Notice of Withdrawal’ via email to comp@quintebaygymnastics.com. Regardless of when the notice is provided, you will be charged for the following month’s tuition fee, during which time your child is welcome to train.

Along with payment of the following month’s tuition fee, you will be charged for any outstanding fundraising and volunteer hours at a rate of $25 per hour. QBGC is not responsible for parental conflict as it relates to payment, volunteer hours, fundraising, etc.

I/We are aware that if our child withdraws from the Competitive Program between July 1, 2024, and June 30, 2025, I will be charged the next month’s tuition.

I/We give consent to charge our account for the early withdrawal fees.


Athlete Oath

As an athlete of Quinte Bay Gymnastics Club, I promise to:

  • Be kind, support and always respect my teammates.
  • Always use appropriate words and language.
  • Follow the Gymnastics Ontario Code of Conduct
  • Realize that if today’s training is not going well, trying to work through it will eventually lead me to my goals.
  • Be honest with myself and accept responsibility for my decisions and actions.
  • Always respect my coaches.

In accordance with the QBGC Discipline and Complaints Policy.


Customer Portal Updated

We/I have logged onto our customer portal and have ensured our family information is complete and accurate. We/I understand it is our responsibility to keep this up to date.


December 19, 2024

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First Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
First Participant's Date of Birth*
First Participant's Signature*
Second Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Second Participant's Date of Birth*
Third Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Third Participant's Date of Birth*
Fourth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fourth Participant's Date of Birth*
Fifth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Fifth Participant's Date of Birth*
Sixth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Sixth Participant's Date of Birth*
Seventh Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Seventh Participant's Date of Birth*
Eighth Participant's Name

First Name*

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Eighth Participant's Date of Birth*
Ninth Participant's Name

First Name*

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Ninth Participant's Date of Birth*
Tenth Participant's Name

First Name*

Last Name*
Tenth Participant's Date of Birth*
Medical Data Record
I have emailed comp@quintebaygymnastics.com my athletes' Medical Data Record Form (see link for PDF within email labelled 'ACTION REQUIRED-Competitive Registration Information) *
Yes
Gymnastics Ontario Code of Conduct
I have emailed comp@quintebaygymnastics.com my athletes' Gymnastics Ontario Code of Conduct (see link for PDF within email labelled 'ACTION REQUIRED-Competitive Registration Information) *
Yes
Parent or Guardian's Email Address

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Parent(s) or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name

First Name*

Last Name*

Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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