The state of California has passed a new law surrounding concussions. As part of this law, parents of athletes under the age of 18 or athletes that are 18, must read and sign a concussion information sheet. Below is a link to the sheet. Once you have read the sheet, please check the box which is considered your electronic signature. If you do not complete this step, your child will not be able to participate as a swimmer at NHST.

https://www.cdc.gov/headsup/pdfs/youthsports/parent_athlete_info_sheet-a.pdf

As part of the Newport Hills Swim Team ("NHST") communication and promotional process, NHST maintains a website, posts social media content, prints materials, and advertises in print publications. By selecting yes, I hereby authorize NHST to publish the photographs, videos, and images taken of me and/or the minor children that I have registered as swimmers for NHST in print publications, online publications, presentations, websites, and social media. I also understand and agree that no royalty, fee or other compensation shall become payable to me or the minor children by reason of such use. I further agree that participation in any publication, website, or other media produced or posted by NHST confers no rights of ownership whatsoever. I release NHST, its officers, directors, board members, coaches, and volunteers from liability for any claims by me or any third party in connection with my participation or the participation of the minor children that I have registered as swimmers.

In exchange for use of the property/facilities of Newport Hills Community Association at 1900 Port Carlow, Newport Beach, CA, 92660, including, but not limited to, participating in Swim Program Services, I agree to the following:

1. I/ Participant shall observe and obey all posted rules and warnings in regards to the CC&R’s, and shall follow any oral instructions or directions given by Newport Hills Community Association, or the employees, representatives, or agents of Newport Hills Community Association.

1. I/ Participant recognize that there are certain inherent risks associated with the above-described activity and I assume full responsibility for personal injury to myself and further release and discharge Newport Hills Community Association for injury, loss or damage arising out of my use of or presence upon the facilities of Newport Hills Community Association, whether caused by the fault of myself, Newport Hills Community Association, or third parties. Such waiver is not intended to waive gross negligence by Newport Hills Community Association.

1. I/ Participant shall indemnify and defend Newport Hills Community Association against all claims, causes of action, damages, judgments, costs or expenses, including attorney fees and other litigation costs, which may in any way arise from my use of or presence upon the facilities of Newport Hills Community Association and/or in connection with the Swim Program Services.

1. I/ Participant shall pay for all damages to the facilities of Newport Hills Community Association caused by my negligent, reckless or willful actions.

1. Any legal or equitable claim that may arise from participation in the above shall be resolved under California law.

I further agree to release, absolve, indemnify and to hold harmless the Newport Hills Swim Team, the Newport Hills Community Association, the South Coast Swim Conference, their boards of directors, sponsors, organizers and supervisors of any and all legal responsibilities.

For valuable consideration, through participation in or for the Newport Hills Swim Team Program, I hereby irrevocably consent to, and authorize the reproduction by the swim team, or anyone authorized by them, of any and all photographs of me or my minor children by any photo, medium, including video taping and website posting, for normal program purposes for the current year.

If requested, I will submit a copy of a Certificate of Live Birth, which includes the state seal required by the current rules and regulations.

1. I have read this document and understand it. I further understand that by checking the box which is considered your electronic signature, I voluntarily surrender certain legal rights 

If you live outside of the Newport Hills Community Association (NHCA), there is an additional fee of $25 per swimmer.