Please read carefully the following (1) ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/COVENANT NOT TO SUE/ AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY/CONSENT TO USE OF LIKENESS; (2) CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK; and (3)ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AS COACH, which must be accepted and agreed to as part of the paperless registration process. 

ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/COVENANT NOT TO SUE/AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY/CONSENT TO USE OF LIKENESS

I understand and acknowledge that baseball is a vigorous team sport at times involving severe cardiovascular stress and violent physical contact.  I understand that baseball involves certain risks, including but not limited to cardiac arrest, death, serious neck and spinal injuries resulting in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage and serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, muscles and internal organs, and that equipment provided for my protection may be inadequate to prevent serious injury.  I further understand that baseball involves a particularly high risk of ankle, knee, head and neck injury.  In addition, I understand that participation at Cooperstown Dreams Park involves activities incidental thereto, including but not limited to, travel to and from the site activity, participation at sites that may be remote from available medical assistance, and the possible reckless conduct of other participants, campers, and guests.

Notwithstanding the risk, I am voluntarily participating at Cooperstown Dreams Park with knowledge of the danger involved and, by clicking the “Accept “button below, I hereby agree to accept and assume any and all risks and dangers of my presence and participation at Cooperstown Dreams Park, including but not limited to the risk of property damage, personal injury, infectious diseases, such as flu/Covid-19, or death.  

By clicking the “Accept” button below, and consideration of my being allowed to attend and participate in Cooperstown Dreams Park programs, related events and activities, I hereby agree, on behalf of myself, my estate, my heirs and my personal representatives or assigns, to fully and forever discharge and release Cooperstown Dreams Park, Inc. and all of its affiliates and sponsors, the owners and lessors of the real property and their respective owners, partners, agents, operators, managers, employees, volunteers, and representatives (“Released Parties”) from any and all present and future claims resulting from ordinary negligence on the part of the Released Parties for property damage, personal injury or wrongful death, arising as a result of my presence at and participation in Cooperstown Dreams Park programs and activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever or however the same may occur. 

I acknowledge and agree that Cooperstown Dreams Park and the Released Parties are not responsible for any injury and/or illness (or loss of property) to any person suffered while playing, practicing or in any other way involved in Cooperstown Dreams Park activities for any reason whatsoever, including ordinary negligence.

I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless Cooperstown Dreams Park and all Released Parties for any and all claims arising as a result of my engaging in or receiving instruction in Cooperstown Dreams Park programs and activities or any activities incidental thereto, wherever, whenever or however the same may occur. I have adequate personal health or athletic participant liability insurance to cover my participation while at Cooperstown Dreams Park. 

I give Cooperstown Dreams Park, Inc. or its designee the irrevocable right to take and use my name, picture, likeness, photograph, film, videotape, interviews and/or verbal statement in all forms and media and in all manners for any advertising, promotional, Internet (website, webcasting and broadband broadcasting), TV and/or publicity purposes of Cooperstown Dreams Park, Inc.  I waive any rights I may have in connection with any use of the material, including any right to inspect or approve the finished use, including any written copy that may be created in connection with such use.

I understand that this Assumption of Risk/Waiver of Liability/Covenant not to Sue/Agreement to Indemnify/Consent to Use of Likeness is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of New York and agree that if any portion is held invalid the remainder of the waiver will continue in full legal force and effect.  I further agree that the venue for any legal proceeding between myself and any of the Released Parties shall be in the state of New York.

I acknowledge and agree that I will not create content about Cooperstown Dreams Park for profit.  Press Credentials are required for all media. Persons of media without authorization are not permitted to take photos, videos or conduct interviews.

I understand and acknowledge that Cooperstown Dreams Park is committed to providing a positive, safe and supportive environment where participants are free from bullying, harassment and discrimination, and that as a team coach it is my duty to ensure that everyone associated with my team (including parents and other family members of players) behaves in a sportsmanlike manner and refrains from behavior that is hurtful or provocative. I agree to use my best efforts to ensure that no one associated with my team engages in negative or hurtful conduct or expressions (verbal or non-verbal) based on a person's actual or perceived race, color, weight, national origin, ethnic group, religion, religious practice, disability, sexual orientation, gender, sex or political affiliation. I agree to promote an atmosphere of dignity and respect and will not tolerate bullying, harassment or discrimination of any kind. I further understand that racial and sexual harassment and the use of racist, ethnic or sexist slurs of any kind is strictly forbidden and that taunting and bullying are strictly forbidden. I agree to use my best efforts to ensure that those associated with my team refrain from provocative behavior and avoid confrontation with others on baseball-related and non-baseball related topics, including provocative political speech. I understand that verified instances of a violation of this policy will result in ejection and/or suspension of the participants (players, parents or coaches) involved in the incident and may result in cancellation of a team’s placement, revocation of grandfather status, and/or removal from Cooperstown Dreams Park.

I further agree to comply with the terms, conditions and rules for attendance and participation at Cooperstown Dreams Park. I understand that in the event I do not comply, I may be removed from participation in any program or activity and from Cooperstown Dreams Park itself.

CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK

As a condition of being a participant at Cooperstown Dreams Park, I give Cooperstown Dreams Park, Inc. permission to conduct a background check on me, which may include a review of sex offender registries, child abuse and criminal history records. I understand that if accepted, my status is conditional upon Cooperstown Dreams Park receiving no inappropriate information on my background. I hereby release and agree to hold harmless from liability Cooperstown Dreams Park, and the Released Parties, or any other person or organization that may provide such information from any claims arising out of the background check or the use of information provided in connection with the background check.  

I affirm that have never been convicted of a felony or any crime against a child and do not presently have a criminal action pending against me.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AS COACH

As a condition of being a participant at Cooperstown Dreams Park I understand and agree that I will serve as both a team coach and a counselor with supervisory responsibility for all youth baseball players whose team I coach during the team’s stay at Cooperstown Dreams Park’s facilities. I further acknowledge and agree that I will abide by the following requirements:

A. I will complete a video training course (Safety, Training and Supervision) concerning Cooperstown Dreams Park’s safety and emergency procedures prior to my team’s arrival at Cooperstown Dreams Park.

B. Upon arrival at Cooperstown Dreams Park, I will complete additional training designed the ensure the safety of all youth baseball team members for whom I serve as coach, including with respect to maintenance of the cleanliness of the team’s residential facilities and emergency procedures in the event of a fire or evacuation.

C. My youth baseball team will be accompanied to Cooperstown Dreams Park by me and at least one other coach, and at least two coaches will be present at all times during all youth baseball tournament games conducted during my team’s stay at Cooperstown Dreams Park. We will reamin in visual and verbal contact with our players during activities and know the whereabouts of our players at all times. We will require our players to request permission to leave the group for any reason, including to use the bathroom, so that we know the whereabouts of all players at all times.

D. All coaches must be at least 18 years of age, and I confirm that I am over the age of 18. I also confirm that I have experience in camping and supervising children in a youth baseball setting.

E. My team will meet the required ratio of 1:10, in that the maximum number of team members is approximately 15 players, all over the age of 8, who must be accompanied by at least two coaches.

F. When team members are sleeping and/or engaged in passive activities such as eating or participating in meetings, ceremonies and the like, at least one coach must be present at all times.

By clicking on the “Accept” button below, I affirm that I understand, accept and agree to the foregoing (1) ASSUMPTION OF RISK/WAIVER OF LIABILITY/COVENANT NOT TO SUE/ AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY/CONSENT TO USE OF LIKENESS; (2) CONSENT TO BACKGROUND CHECK and (3) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES AS COACH.