Marcus Cheerleading Mini Camp Medical and Liability Release

My child elects to take part in the MHS Cheerleading event, which is sponsored by the MHS Cheerleading squad. I/We understand that our son/daughter is required to be in good physical shape and condition and that the activities, in which he/she will be asked and expected to participate in, are strenuous and require physical and athletic agility. I/We understand that cheerleading is an activity in which the risk of injury is high; and that any one of the routines involving our son/daughter’s participation in cheerleading activities in general could lead to serious injury, including partial or total paralysis, even death. I/We have also discussed this with our child and among ourselves. Despite this understanding of the possibility of serious or catastrophic injury or death and the risks involved, we still consent to the participation in this activity by our son/daughter. I/We represent that, to the best of our knowledge and belief, our son/daughter has no physical, medical, or mental disability or other limitation that would restrict his/her ability to fully participate in this activity. I/We agree to, and by the signing of the agreement, release the coaches, volunteers, staff of Marcus High School, and the Board of Education from any claim of negligence by ourselves, our son/daughter, our heirs, executors, and assigns, from any liability arising from claims for damages for injury to our son/daughter and any claims for loss or damage to his/her property which may arise out of his/her participation in the Marcus High School Cheerleading Mini Camp and game performance. I/We further acknowledge that the above individual is covered by health insurance the particulars of which are described below. I hereby agree that we are responsible for any required medical treatment, and give permission for my child to receive medical treatment in the event that I am unable to be contacted. In order that the participant may receive necessary treatments, I hereby hold Marcus and their Cheerleaders and coaches harmless in the exercise of this authority.