Participation Agreement, Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability

1. Parties

This agreement is between the parent or legal guardian ("Parent/Guardian") signing on behalf of the minor athlete ("Athlete") and Cobra Jr. Volleyball ("Cobra Volleyball," "we," "us," or "our"), a youth volleyball program operating in Massachusetts.

2. Description of Activity

The Athlete will participate in Cobra Jr. Volleyball programs, which may include clinics, tryouts, practices, training sessions, scrimmages, and competitions (collectively, "Activities"). Activities involve physical exertion, athletic training, and competition, and may be held at indoor or outdoor facilities.

3. Assumption of Risk

The Parent/Guardian acknowledges that participation in volleyball and related athletic activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

• Physical injury, including sprains, strains, fractures, and other musculoskeletal injuries
• Concussion or other head injuries
• Cardiovascular events
• Injury caused by equipment, facilities, or contact with other participants
• Injury resulting from the ordinary negligence of Cobra Volleyball coaches, staff, or volunteers

The Parent/Guardian voluntarily assumes all such risks on behalf of the Athlete, whether or not such risks are foreseeable at the time of registration.

4. Release of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by Massachusetts law, the Parent/Guardian, on behalf of themselves and the Athlete, hereby releases, waives, discharges, and covenants not to sue Cobra Jr. Volleyball, its coaches, staff, volunteers, directors, and agents (collectively, "Released Parties") from any and all claims, demands, losses, damages, or causes of action arising out of or related to the Athlete's participation in the Activities, including claims arising from the ordinary negligence of the Released Parties.

This release does not apply to claims arising from gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional misconduct.

5. Medical Authorization

In the event of an emergency in which the Parent/Guardian cannot be reached, the Parent/Guardian authorizes Cobra Volleyball staff to consent to emergency medical treatment for the Athlete. The Parent/Guardian agrees to be responsible for all medical expenses incurred.

6. Photo and Media Release

The Parent/Guardian grants Cobra Jr. Volleyball permission to photograph or record the Athlete during Activities and to use such images or recordings for promotional, educational, or organizational purposes, including on social media and the Cobra Volleyball website.

7. Code of Conduct

The Parent/Guardian agrees that the Athlete will conduct themselves in a respectful and sportsmanlike manner at all times. Cobra Volleyball reserves the right to remove any participant from the program for conduct that is unsafe, disruptive, or contrary to the values of the organization, without refund.

8. Governing Law

This agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be resolved in the courts of Massachusetts.

9. Severability

If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions shall continue in full force and effect.

10. Electronic Signature

By checking the acknowledgment box during online registration, the Parent/Guardian agrees that such action constitutes their electronic signature and that this agreement is legally binding to the same extent as a handwritten signature, in accordance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) and applicable Massachusetts law.