Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to
Coronavirus/COVID-19
The novel coronavirus, (“COVID-19”), has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World
Health Organization. COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from
person-to-person contact. Specifically, it is believed to spread as a result of aerosols (i.e., exhaled
particles). While the state of medical knowledge is continuously evolving, there is currently no
known treatment, cure, or vaccine for COVID-19. Medical evidence has demonstrated that
COVID-19 can cause serious illness and even death. As a result, federal, state, and local
governments and federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing and have, in
many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people.
Per Governor Kay Ivey’s announcement on May 21, 2020, athletic activities such as practices,
drills, and condition may restart as of May 23, 2020. The Danville Youth Boosters (“DYB”)
has put in place preventative measures in compliance with the Center for Disease control as well
as the Guidelines for Athletic Facilities provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health to
reduce the spread of COVID-19. The DYB, however, cannot guarantee that you or your
child(ren) will not be exposed to, contract, or spread COVID-19 while participating in DYB
“Sporting Activities” (which include baseball, basketball, football, soccer, and softball).
Attending such Sporting Activities could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of being
exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning regarding
COVID 19. By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and
voluntarily choose to assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to, spread, or
contract COVID-19 by attending the Sporting Activity and that such exposure or infection may
result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. By signing this agreement, I
accept the risk of being exposed to, spreading, or contracting COVID-19 in order to attend or
participate in DYB Sporting Activities.
WAIVER OF LIABILITY: I release and waive my right to bring suit on behalf of myself,
or my child(ren), against the DYB and its officers, its directors, volunteers, or any other
representatives of DYB in connection with exposure, spread, and/or infection of COVID-19
related to attending and/or participating in DYB’s Sporting Activities. I understand that this
waiver means I give up my right to bring claims on behalf of myself, or my child[ren], for
personal injuries, death, disease, property losses, or any other loss, that is the result of the
negligent actions or omissions of the DYB and its officers, directors, volunteers, or any other
representatives and give up any claim I, or my child(ren), may have to seek damages. I
understand that this waiver applies whether an infection occurs before, during, or after
participation in any DYB Sporting Activity.
CHOICE OF LAW: I understand and agree that the law of the State of Alabama will apply to
this contract.
I HAVE CAREFULLY READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL PROVISIONS OF THIS
RELEASE AND VOLUNTARILY AND KNOWINGLY ASSUME THE RISK AND
WAIVE MY RIGHTS CONCERNING LIABILITY AS DISCRIBED ABOVE.
Name (printed) of Child(ren) Participating in Sporting Activity:
By signing this agreement, I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor
child(ren) named below. I have the legal right to consent to and, by signing below, do consent to
the terms and conditions of this Release.
