Coquitlam Minor Football Association

Each athlete receives a CMFA uniform rental. A deposit cheque of $200 (post-dated December 15) is required.

Cheques must be payable to Coquitlam Minor Football Association and submitted to your Team Manager, with the athlete’s name and division in the memo. The cheque will be returned or destroyed at season end once all items are returned clean and complete. Missing or damaged items may result in the cheque being deposited.

Each CMFA family is required to complete a minimum number of volunteer hours each season, including supporting home games we host. To ensure this commitment is met, a $300 volunteer deposit cheque (post-dated December 15) is required. This is a deposit, not a fee. One cheque per family should be submitted to the Team Manager, payable to Coquitlam Minor Football Association, with the eldest child’s name and team (and any siblings) noted in the memo.

The cheque will be returned or destroyed once the required volunteer hours are completed. If the hours are not fulfilled, CMFA may deposit the cheque to help offset association operating costs.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY EXECUTING THIS YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE PLEASE READ CAREFULLY

TO: The British Columbia Provincial Football Association (the “Association”) and its directors, officers, agents, representatives, employees, volunteers, coaches, members, participants, spectators, leagues, clubs, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, successors and assigns (collectively the “RELEASEES”)

DEFINITIONS: In this Agreement the term "football programs " shall include all activities, programs, events, classes, volunteer events and services provided, sponsored or organized by the Association including but not limited to: games, tournaments, practices, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines and facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientational or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I am the parent/guardian of the player being registered and have full legal responsibility for the decisions of said player. I believe my child/ward is physically, emotionally, and mentally able to participate in football programs, and is doing so voluntarily and willingly. I am aware that my child/ward’s participation in football programs involves many risks, dangers, and hazards, which could result in damage, loss, serious physical injury or death to my child/ward. I have spoken to my child/ward and have made my child/ward aware of these risks, dangers and hazards. Some of these risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:

• Health: overexertion, dehydration, fatigue, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.

• Premises: defective, dangerous, or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment, or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on grass, turf or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises.

• Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Releasees to provide any warnings, directions, instructions, or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability.

• Contact: I acknowledge that flag football, tackle football, other equipment, or other persons, whether intentional or unintentional, is a common part of football programs, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury.

• My child/ward’s conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between football participants: I acknowledge that such conduct, including my child/ward’s negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON The PART OF THE RELEASEES, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury, or death. I understand that the Releasees may fail to safeguard or protect my child/ward from the risks, dangers, and hazards of football programs, some of which are referred to above.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: In consideration of the Releasees allowing my child/ward to participate in football programs, use its equipment and facilities and providing its football services and consultation, I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I or my child/ward may suffer or that my next of-kin may suffer as a result of my or my child’s/ward’s participation in football programs DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, including but not limited to: • negligence on the part of the Releasees; • breach of contract by the Releasees; • breach of warranty on the part of the Releasees in respect of the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of equipment; • breach of any statutory or other duty of care including any duty of care owed under the Occupiers Liability Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 303, on the part of the Releasees; and • the failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect me or my child/ward from the risks, dangers and hazards of football programs, some of which are referred to in the Assumption of Risks section of this Agreement.

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage, loss, expense or injury to my child/ward resulting from my child’s/ward’s participation in football programs DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, including but not limited to negligence on the part of the Releasees; breach of contract by the Releasees; breach of warranty on the part of the Releasees in respect of the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of equipment; breach of any statutory duty or other duty of care including any duty of care owed under the Occupiers liability Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 303, on the part of the Releasees; and the failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect my child/ward from the risks, dangers and hazards of football programs, some of which are referred to in the Assumption of Risks section of this Agreement.

3. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage, loss, expense or injury to any third party resulting from my child’s/ward’s participation in football programs.

4. Despite the risks, dangers, and hazards of football programs, and fully understanding such risks, dangers, and hazards, I wish my child/ward to participate in football programs with the Association, and I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage and loss resulting therefrom.

5. This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.

SAFETY: In entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral, visual or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of football programs other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

INSURANCE: I am aware that the Association carries insurance and that should my child/ward become injured or cause personal injury or property damage to any third party while participating in football programs, my child/ward may or may not be entitled to insurance coverage depending on the terms and conditions of the Association’s insurance policy.

JURISDICTION: This Agreement and any rights, duties, and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia (BC), and I agree to attorn solely to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of BC. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of BC and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of BC. By executing this form, whether on-line or by signature, you agree that you are the registering player’s parent/legal guardian and that you have read, understand, and are bound by the Agreement terms.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I am the parent/guardian of the player being registered and have full legal responsibility for the decisions of said player. I believe my child/ward is physically, emotionally, and mentally able to participate in football programs, and is doing so voluntarily and willingly. I am aware that my child/ward’s participation in football programs involves many risks, dangers, and hazards, which could result in damage, loss, serious physical injury or death to my child/ward. I have spoken to my child/ward and have made my child/ward aware of these risks, dangers and hazards. Some of these risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:

• Health: overexertion, dehydration, fatigue, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.

• Premises: defective, dangerous, or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment, or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on grass, turf or other surfaces, extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises.

• Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Releasees to provide any warnings, directions, instructions, or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability.

• Contact: I acknowledge that flag football, tackle football, other equipment, or other persons, whether intentional or unintentional, is a common part of football programs, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury.

• My child/ward’s conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between football participants: I acknowledge that such conduct, including my child/ward’s negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON The PART OF THE RELEASEES, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury, or death. I understand that the Releasees may fail to safeguard or protect my child/ward from the risks, dangers, and hazards of football programs, some of which are referred to above.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT: In consideration of the Releasees allowing my child/ward to participate in football programs, use its equipment and facilities and providing its football services and consultation, I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I or my child/ward may suffer or that my next of-kin may suffer as a result of my or my child’s/ward’s participation in football programs DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, including but not limited to: • negligence on the part of the Releasees; • breach of contract by the Releasees; • breach of warranty on the part of the Releasees in respect of the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of equipment; • breach of any statutory or other duty of care including any duty of care owed under the Occupiers Liability Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 303, on the part of the Releasees; and • the failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect me or my child/ward from the risks, dangers and hazards of football programs, some of which are referred to in the Assumption of Risks section of this Agreement.

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage, loss, expense or injury to my child/ward resulting from my child’s/ward’s participation in football programs DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, including but not limited to negligence on the part of the Releasees; breach of contract by the Releasees; breach of warranty on the part of the Releasees in respect of the design, manufacture, selection, installation, maintenance or adjustment of equipment; breach of any statutory duty or other duty of care including any duty of care owed under the Occupiers liability Act, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 303, on the part of the Releasees; and the failure on the part of the Releasees to safeguard or protect my child/ward from the risks, dangers and hazards of football programs, some of which are referred to in the Assumption of Risks section of this Agreement.

3. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage, loss, expense or injury to any third party resulting from my child’s/ward’s participation in football programs.

4. Despite the risks, dangers, and hazards of football programs, and fully understanding such risks, dangers, and hazards, I wish my child/ward to participate in football programs with the Association, and I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks, dangers and hazards and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage and loss resulting therefrom.

5. This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next-of-kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.

SAFETY: In entering into this Agreement, I am not relying on any oral, visual or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of football programs other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

INSURANCE: I am aware that the Association carries insurance and that should my child/ward become injured or cause personal injury or property damage to any third party while participating in football programs, my child/ward may or may not be entitled to insurance coverage depending on the terms and conditions of the Association’s insurance policy.

JURISDICTION: This Agreement and any rights, duties, and obligations as between the parties to this Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of British Columbia (BC), and I agree to attorn solely to the jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of BC. Any litigation involving the parties to this Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of BC and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of BC. By executing this form, whether on-line or by signature, you agree that you are the registering player’s parent/legal guardian and that you have read, understand, and are bound by the Agreement terms.

I consent to the possibility of my child’s photograph or video appearing on the Coquitlam Minor Football Association website, social media, or other promotional materials for the purpose of promoting football.

• I will always play by the rules and in the spirit of the game.
• I will participate because I want to, not just because my parents or coaches want me to.
• I will never argue with an official. If I disagree with a decision, I will inform the Head Coach during a break or after the competition.
• I will control my temper. I understand that verbal abuse of officials and other players, and deliberately distracting or provoking an opponent, are not acceptable or permitted behaviours in football.
• I will work equally hard for myself and/or my team.
• I will be a good sport and applaud all good plays whether they are made by my team or the opposition.
• I will treat all players in my sport as I like to be treated. I will not bully or take unfair advantage of another competitor.
• I will cooperate with my coach, team members, and opponents.
• I will display modesty in victory and graciousness in defeat.
• I will respect the rights, dignity and worth of all people involved in the game, regardless of their gender, ability, or cultural background.
• I will thank the opposition and officials at the end of the game.

• I won’t pressure my child in any way – I know that this is their game, not mine.
• I will not use bad language, nor will I harass players, coaches, officials, executive members, or other spectators.
• I will encourage my child to play within the rules and respect officials’ and coaches’ decisions without resorting to hostility or violence – no matter what.
• I will teach my child to respect the efforts of their opponents.
• I will remember that children learn best by example, so I will applaud good plays/performances by both my child’s team and their opponents.
• I will give positive comments that motivate and encourage continued effort.
• I will focus on my child’s and their team’s efforts and performance, not the score.
• I will thank the coaches, officials, and other volunteers who give their time to conduct the event for my child.
• I will volunteer my services and help when asked by a coach, manager, or executive member.
• I won’t criticize or ridicule my child’s performance after the game - I realize that good fun is more important than a good win, so my child never feels defeated by the outcome of a game/event.
• I will not arrive at the field intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, nor will I drink alcohol nor do drugs at any practice, game, or event.
• I will respect the rights, dignity, and worth of all people involved in the game, regardless of their gender, ability, or cultural background.

• Coaching staff must remain with their squad at all times.
• Cheerleaders are required to remain with their squads throughout the entire Competition, with the exception of break times and lunch. Cheerleaders are not to leave the premises of the Competition without permission from their Coach.
• Disrespectful behavior, inappropriate comments, or use of profane language directed at other Judges, Coaches, and Coordinators or towards another squad or member of another squad will not be tolerated. This behaviour is not in keeping with the goal of the Competition; therefore, violation of this rule may result in disqualification of the squad.
• Coaching staff, Managers, Cheerleaders or parents may NOT coach or prompt their Cheerleaders during their performance. This means that there will be absolutely NO Coaching from the sidelines, behind the Judge’s table, or any other part of the Competition area.
***Note: Coaches, Managers, and Cheerleaders are not permitted to sit in front of or stand behind the Judge’s table at any time or that squad will be disqualified
*Coaches are to be either within the Associations’ designated area or in Coaches’ designated seating area (if provided) during routine performance*

• Cheerleading runs the entire football season which includes preseason practice through to play-off games.
• Cheerleading squads are to cheer for all corresponding Football teams to the corresponding Cheer squad; this includes away games. If more than one Football team is scheduled which causes a conflict, then the ACC must balance scheduling as evenly as possible for the Football teams. A reasonable compromise must be reached if there are two Cheer squads and one corresponding Football team.
• In a case where Associations have a minimal number of squads it is encouraged that games are rotated and assigned accordingly to Jr and Sr mixed squad groups.
• Cheerleaders are to be a safe distance from the sidelines at all times.
• Cheerleaders are to not interfere with the playing field and are to GET OUT OF THE WAY if the football play is headed for the sidelines.
• Squads are to be respectful of visiting cheerleaders and exercise common courtesy. (i.e. Do not begin a cheer until the other squad is done)
• Half time performances should only be done at your own home field to show courtesy and respect to the host Association Cheerleaders.
• Cheers should begin between plays on the field or during time-outs. Not on a flag or during an injury or over an announcer.
• There is to be no stunting while a game is in play.
• If you are a visiting team at an away game your team must receive permission from the other Coach (and Coordinator if possible) to stunt.
• Cheerleaders are to display good sportsmanship. Be generous winners and gracious losers.
• Cheerleaders and Coaches are to conduct themselves with honour and dignity at all times and show Association pride.
• As a parent or guardian, I am fully responsible for the conduct of any guests I bring to CMFA activities and any resulting consequences.