The following procedures are to be read, understood, and acknowledged by the participant and/or Parent/Guardian/Caregiver prior to participating in any New Avenue Foundation activity. Please review and sign this document.

If you prefer, email "jim@newfdn.org" and he will send you the form to sign and return.

Activity Participation Waiver

“I know that walking, running, jumping, bouncing, dancing and any other activity is potentially hazardous. I, and/or my child/children or individual that I may be serving as a care-provider for, should not enter/participate unless we are medically able. I agree that we will abide by all decisions relative to my ability to safely engage in the planned activities. I assume all risks associated with these activities, including but not limited to falls, contact with other participants, the actions of other participants or attendees, the effects of climate, and any other conditions that may be present or which present themselves during the course of the activities, all such risks being known and appreciated by me”. Having read this waiver and knowing these facts and in consideration of the entry/participation, I hereby for myself, heirs, executors and administrators and as a parent or caregiver, waive any and all claims from injuries, death, damage or loss that I and/or any individual in my care may have against New Avenue Foundation, its’ subsidiaries, and/or any individuals associated with the organization, their representatives, volunteers, board of directors, officers and any other person that may be affiliated with this event, for any and all injuries or damages that may be suffered by me in connection with this event (whether in person or virtually) including pre and post activities, including travel to and from such event/activity.

Activities Participation Guidelines

• Parent/Guardian/Caregiver must remain at activities with their participant and supervise them at all times, including virtual events, unless otherwise specified in registration for a particular activity. Should parent/guardian/caregiver need to leave the room at any time, they will need to ask someone to remain with their participant. Please note that our Staff or Volunteers are not able to assume this role. Safety is always of primary concern and Parents/Guardians/Caregivers should know where their participant is at all times during events and have them in their field of vision, unless parents are not required to attend, which would be specifically noted in the activity description and registration.

• Some activities are designed for specific ages for the safety of our guests. It is important to adhere to the ages that are advertised for the specific activity for all guests, including siblings. All those participating in the activity must meet the age requirements (except for the Parent/Guardian/Caregiver). We reserve the right to not admit guests who do not follow the age requirements.

• Participants should wear appropriate attire for the activity they are attending. Revealing clothing should be avoided and shirts with sayings printed on them should be non-offensive. Footwear should be appropriate for the activity being attended. It is recommended that closed toe shoes be worn to avoid foot injuries from the activity they are participating in or from contact with another participant. Behavioral issues, stimming, repetitive actions, and other nuances are commonplace occurrences of many of our participants. We respectfully request that things that could be construed as offensive, lewd, or overdone be kept to a minimum level if possible. Actions that are brought to our attention, or observed directly by our staff or volunteers, that make other guests feel uncomfortable, or that could be construed as a safety concern, will be brought to the attention of the Parent/Guardian/Caregiver. If the situation cannot be remedied, the participant may be asked to leave the activity.

• All guests should use appropriate language and refrain from profane, vulgar, or otherwise offensive language whether verbally or in chat virtually. If inappropriate language or conversations continue to occur after the initial warning, the participant may be asked to leave the activity.

• For in-person events, if your participant needs assistance to use the restroom and is not the same gender as you, please ask a volunteer to accompany you, so the restroom can be cleared, and the volunteer can ensure that others do not enter. If you have any questions or concerns while at an activity, please see the representative who is hosting the activity, and they will be happy to assist you. During virtual events, you can contact the representative via the private chat option.

COVID-19 Waiver

Exposure to COVID-19 and potentially contracting other diseases is an inherent risk in any public location where people are present. We urge you to take precautionary measures to protect yourself and your loved ones. By attending an event (at any location), you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19 or other diseases.

Photo/Video/Audio Release

We actively work to share the story of our mission through printed, digital material using photography, audio, and video. Images are used for, but not limited to, media, newsletters, websites, social media, videos, and virtual content. I hereby grant permission to the organization and their authorized agents to use photographs, videos, and audio of me and/or the person(s) in my care in connection with promoting and sharing the mission of the organization. I understand that this consent and waiver shall remain in force until I withdraw it. I can withdraw this consent at any time by notifying the organization in writing. I understand that the recordings may be kept for future reference. I have the right to view any recording made of myself.

Waiver Form