Sugar Creek Gators

I, the parent/guardian of the above swimmers, agree to the following:

1. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation including transportation to and from the activities.
2. I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify and agree to hold harmless the Sugar Creek Country Club, Sugar Creek Swim Team, the organizers, coaches, sponsors, Board of Directors, and volunteers from any and all claims arising out of injury to the above child, whether the result of negligence or for any other cause.
3. In case of emergency and in the event a parent or guardian of any of the above children are not present, I authorize the Sugar Creek Swim Team or league representative to take immediate steps for emergency treatment. The Sugar Creek Swim Team, league, or representatives will not be held responsible for payment of any medical expenses or other related expenses.
4. I understand that no lifeguards are provided at the pools used by the league, Sugar Creek Swim Team or Sugar Creek Country Club at any time. Any use of the pool, practice or meet facilities is at our own risk.
5. I am responsible for the safety of my children, either listed above or otherwise, while at Sugar Creek Swim Team practices, meets or other events. If at any time I do not believe my children to be safe, I will immediately advise their coach or Sugar Creek Swim Team board member and refuse to participate.

To be part of the Meet Team (e.g. participate in swim meets), swimmers must meet certain eligibility requirements by the Mock Meet held at the end of May. Following are the eligibility requirements to be on the Meet team:

• 8-under swimmers must be evaluated by a coach prior to practice. 
• 7-10 year-old swimmers must have a working knowledge of all four strokes (freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly) and should be legal (e.g. have meet-qualified form) in at least two strokes.
• 11 and older swimmers must be able to swim two lengths of the pool (50 yards) in at least three strokes.

**2024 Practice Team Status:  - ALL 6 and under swimmers must be evaluated by our coaching staff. Coaches will make the final call on team participation. **

Any swimmer not able to meet the qualifications will be placed on the Practice Team. The practice team will practice during regular team practices but not eligible to swim in meets. If at any time a swimmer on the practice team demonstrates to a coach they can meet the requirements, they will be placed on the Meet team, if space is available on the team. Members of the practice team will have all other team benefits such as trophies, banquet and social events. No refund will be given for swimmers placed on the practice team.  REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN IF SWIMMER DOES NOT PASS COACHING EVALUATION AND WE ARE NOT ABLE TO HAVE A PRACTICE TEAM.

I understand that the Sugar Creek Gators is a volunteer organization and that my participation is essential to the efficient operation of our team. I further understand I am required to work a minimum of 5 shifts (shift equals 1/2 of a meet) during our regular swim meets, mock meet, and Divisional Championship Meet.   I understand that I may have to fill different positions than the ones I select during registration. I also understand if I do not select a volunteer job that I will be assigned one by the Volunteer Coordinator.  I understand that if I do not fulfill my volunteer obligations my swimmer could be restricted in meet participation.

Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability - Adult or Minor

In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League (hereinafter SHRSL) swimming program (in any manner) and related events and activities, the undersigned:

1. Agree that prior to participating, they each will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such condition and refuse to participate.
2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result from their own actions, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, there may be risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time.
3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death.
4. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue SHRSL, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other members of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the events, all of which are hereinafter referred to as Released Parties, from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise.
5. Agree to abide by all UIL/SHRSL rules and regulations governing coaches and UIL participation.

SHRSL REGISTRATION AND RELEASE FORM                                  

Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability - Adult or Minor In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Southwest Houston Recreational Swim League (hereinafter SHRSL) swimming program (in any manner) and related events and activities, the undersigned: 

1. Agree that prior to participating, they each will inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such condition and refuse to participate. 

2. Acknowledge and fully understand that each participant will be engaging in activities that involve risk of serious injury, including permanent disability and death, and severe social and economic losses which might result from their own actions, inaction, or negligence of others, the rules of play, or the condition of the premises or of any equipment used. Further, there may be risks not known to us or not reasonably foreseeable at this time. 

3. Assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following such injury, permanent disability or death. 

4. Release, waive, discharge and covenant not to sue SHRSL, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, and other members of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the events, all of which are hereinafter referred to as Released Parties, from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise. 

5. Agree to abide by all UIL/SHRSL rules and regulations governing coaches and UIL participation.  

www.SHRSL.org / revised 5/2010