By its nature, competitive athletics may put children in situations in which serious, catastrophic, and perhaps fatal accidents may occur. Many forms of athletic competition result in violent physical contact among players, the use of equipment which may result in accidents, strenuous physical exercise, and numerous other exposures to risk of injury. Students and parents must assess the risks involved in such participation and make their choice to participate in spite of those risks. No amount of instruction, precaution, or supervision will totally eliminate all risk of injury. Athletic participation may be inherently dangerous. There have been accidents resulting in death, paraplegia, quadriplegia, and other very serious permanent physical impairment as a result of athletic competition. By granting permission for your child to participate in athletic competition, you, the parent/guardian, acknowledge that such a risk exists. By choosing to participate, you, the student, acknowledge that such a risk exists. 
As the parent/guardian, you agree to hold harmless and release Carolina Blaze Youth Development and each of their respective affiliates, officers, directors, coaches, or representatives from any and all liability for all claims, demands, losses, damages and costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees, that arise out of or in connection with any personal injury, property damage, and/or loss suffered by the child and or youth athlete in connection with his/her participation. Students will be instructed in the proper techniques to be used in athletic competition and in the proper utilization of all equipment worn or used in practice and competition. Students must adhere to that instruction and utilization and must refrain from improper uses and techniques. As previously stated, no amount of instruction, precaution, and supervision will totally eliminate all risk of serious, catastrophic, or even fatal injury. If any of the foregoing is not completely understood, please contact your school principal, athletic director, coach or athletic trainer for further information
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