Waiver Form

I/We give my/our permission for my/our child to participate in the Cross Country program of the Catholic Youth Organization in the Nativity BVM Parish.  I/We agree to abide by all rules and policies that are established for the CYO Program.  I/We release the CYO Program, Directors, Coaches and Staff from any claims, damage or injury that may occur while at a practice, game or while in transit.  This authorization gives permission for any CYO official to have my/our child examined and treated by a physician and admitted for hospital care, if in their judgment such treatment would become necessary while my/our child is in their charge.  I/We allow photographs of our child/children to be used in CYO newsletters, Parish bulletin and/or the CYO website.INSURANCE CLAUSE: Under Region 30 of the Philadelphia Archdiocese CYO Program, any child wishing to participate in any CYO program must have Health and/or Accident Insurance.  Neither the CYO Programs of the Parish or the Archdiocese of Philadelphia will be held responsible for injuries sustained in a CYO Program.  I/We have read this form in its entirety and fully understand its meaning and content. I/We also acknowledge that we have Health and/or Accident Insurance as mentioned above.I/We also hereby acknowledge that we are familiar with the nature and risk of concussion and traumatic brain injury while participating in interscholastic athletics, including the risks associated with continuing to compete after a concussion or traumatic brain injury.  I/We have reviewed and understand the symptoms and warning signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest.