RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FOR VISITORS PARTICIPATING IN ACTIVITIES AT SERRA CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL’S FACILITY

I request authorization for my child to participate in cheer at Serra Catholic High School’s Facility during the 2024-2025 school year. I acknowledge that use of the facility by my child is expressly conditioned on my agreement to each of the terms of this document. I acknowledge and agree as follows:

1. Participation in the cheer and its facilities carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. I understand that there is an inherent risk of injury to my child when choosing to participate in any physical exercise, sport, wellness, and/or recreational activities. My child’s participation in cheer and therefore, using the facility, is a voluntary activity in all respects and I assume all risks of injury and illness to my child that may result from such choice.

2. I recognize and acknowledge that there are risks of physical injury to my child and I agree to assume the full risk of any injuries, damages, or loss which may sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with my child’s participation in cheer and Serra Catholic facilities. I acknowledge that my child’s participation and use of the facility is voluntary.

3. I do hereby agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, Serra Catholic High School, Inc., the principal of the school; all of the school employees, agents and volunteers; the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh; the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh Charitable Trust; and the Most Reverend David A. Zubik, in his capacity as Bishop of the Diocese and as Member of the nonprofit corporation, and his successors and legal representatives and agents against any loss from any and all claims, demands and actions at law or in equity that may hereafter at any time be brought on by my child, or my behalf, for the purpose of enforcing a claim for damages because of any injury to my child as a result of, or in any way related to my child’s participation in cheer and the school’s facilities.

4. The Released Parties are not responsible for any loss or theft of personal property brought to or left on the school premises and I release the Released Parties from any liability for such loss or theft.

5. I AUTHORIZE hospital staff members to administer emergency medical treatment to my child in the event they are incapacitated due to injury or illness. With regard to such treatment:

a. I agree that in case of injury to my child, I will apply my hospitalization and/or accident insurance toward the payment of the expenses incurred and will not look to Serra Catholic High School, Inc. or the Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh for the payment of any medical or injury-related costs.

6. This release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, and if any portion hereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall continue in full legal force and effect.

I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily and intend by my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I understand that my signed waiver will be retained by Serra Catholic High School.

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