Release of Liability
I acknowledge that participation in this activity involves risk to the Participant (and to Participant’s parents or guardians, if Participant is a minor), and may result in various types of injury including, but not limited to, the following: sickness, bodily injury, death, emotional injury, personal injury, property and financial damage.

In consideration for the opportunity to participate in this activity (the “Activity”), the Participant (or parent/guardian if Participant is a minor) acknowledges and accepts the risks of injury associated with participation in and transportation to and from the Activity. The Participant (or parent/guardian) accepts personal financial responsibility for any injury or other loss sustained during the Activity or during transportation to and from the activity, as well as for any medical treatment rendered to the Participant that is authorized by Damascus Community Church or its agents, employees, volunteers, or any other representatives (collectively referred to hereinafter as the “Activity Sponsor”). Further, the Participant (or parent/guardian) releases and promises to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Activity Sponsor for any injury arising directly or indirectly out of the described Activity or transportation to and from the Activity, whether such injury arises out of the negligence of the Activity Sponsor, the Participant, or otherwise.

Consent to Medical Treatment
I understand that in the event medical intervention is needed for my child or myself, every attempt will be made to contact immediately the persons listed on this form. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency during this activity or I am the one who is injured, I hereby give my permission to the physician or dentist selected by the activity leader if necessary to hospitalize, secure medical treatment and/or order an injection, anesthesia, or surgery for my child/myself as deemed necessary. I understand that my personal insurance coverage for my child or myself will be used as primary coverage in the event medical intervention is needed. Coverage by Damascus Community Church through its accident policy will be used as a backup for what my family’s insurance does not cover. I understand all reasonable safety precautions will be taken at all times by Damascus Community Church and its agents during the events and activities. I understand the possibility of unforeseen hazards and know the inherent possibility of risk. I agree not to hold Damascus Community Church, its leaders, employees, and volunteer staff liable for damages, losses, diseases, or injuries incurred by my child's participation and my own participation in and transportation to and from this activity.

Photo Release
I grant Damascus Community Church, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs of my child and/or myself and property in connection with the above-identified activity. I agree that Damascus Community Church may use such photographs with or without my child’s name or my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, bulletin boards, and Web content.