Coach CYO Participation Consent & Waiver Form

The Catholic Youth Organization of The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington (“CYO”) has implemented precautions to minimize risks to participants. However, I understand that participation in youth sports poses an inherent risk of injury, including due to other participants’ conduct; weather; premises and equipment; and supervision, instruction, or officiating. I understand that it is not possible to remove all risks associated with participation in youth sports. I assume the risk of all injuries, damages or loss that I may sustain as a result of participation in or attendance at CYO sports. 

I agree to release, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue the CYO and The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, including their officers, employees, agents, volunteers, chaperones, clergy, insurers, and representatives, and all The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington parishes and schools, from any claims arising from, or in connection with, my attendance at and participation in CYO sports and activities, including any claims for illness, personal injury, disability, or death; any claims for any cost of medical treatment, financial loss, or expense; any claims based on the acts, errors, omissions, or negligence of the CYO or The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, including their officers, employees, agents, volunteers, chaperones, clergy, insurers, and representatives; or any other claims whatsoever.

I hereby grant permission to the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) and The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington to use any images/videos of myself, captured during regular and special CYO activities through video, photo, or digital camera, to be used solely for the purposes of CYO promotional materials, publications, and team photo galleries, and waive any rights of compensation or ownership thereto. I further agree that these images of myself may be included in brochures, posters, websites, social media and print media for the CYO and/or the archdiocese.

CYO has implemented precautions, based upon available guidance from public health agencies, to minimize risks to participants relating to COVID-19; however, I understand that the nature of this CYO activity makes it impossible to consistently ensure physical distancing of 6 feet or more or otherwise eliminate all risks to participants. I understand that my participation in this activity may therefore include possible exposure to infectious diseases (including, but not limited to, COVID-19) and the risk of serious illness or death.

I knowingly and freely assume all such risks and assume all responsibility for my participation, and I agree to release, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue the CYO and/or The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington, including their officers, employees, agents, volunteers, chaperones, clergy, insurers, and representatives, and all The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington parishes and schools, from any claims arising from, or in connection with exposure to or transmission of COVID-19 during CYO sports and activities. I acknowledge that I am responsible to comply with CYO’s terms and conditions for participation in this activity and as may be updated from time to time in CYO’s discretion, including to conform with applicable governmental requirements, CDC guidance, and/or The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington requirements and guidance. Noncompliance may result in being removed from participation and prohibited from returning to the activity, with no refund being issued.