I understand that through this Team Tryout Process I have the opportunity to qualify for membership on the AAU/USA National Karate Team. I also understand that to make the Team and represent the AAU/USA National Karate Program is an honor and a privilege and not a benefit.

Should I be fortunate enough to make the Team I acknowledge and agree:

1. As a Team Member, I will be training, traveling, and competing under the direction of the National AAU Karate Program and that while participating as a Team Member I shall be under the direction of those chosen by the Program to train and coach me.
2. As a Team Member I shall adhere to any and all rules governing the National Team as established by the National Sport Chair and Coaching Staff, unwritten as well as written (i.e. an announced curfew time while traveling).
3. As a Team Member I represent the AAU/USA National Karate Program. That any actions (or inaction) on my part, both during competition (AAU and non-AAU licensed) or in my daily life that may bring disrepute to the AAU will be grounds for my immediate and permanent discharge from the Team and possibly any and all other AAU activities in the future.
4. I also understand that as a National Team Member I may be (and in all likelihood will be) competing in non-AAU Licensed events, which are NOT covered by AAU insurance and agree to do so at my own risk.
5. As a Team Member, I understand that once a commitment has been made on my part to participate in any scheduled activity of the team I shall be financially responsible for any and all costs associated with that commitment should I later choose not to attend.
6. As a Team Member I have a responsibility to perform at my very best. If unable to do so, for whatever reason, I agree to notify the National Head Coach and National coaching staff, prior to any planned travel. However, once I agree to participate in any Team sponsored event I shall do so through the Gold Medal Round. Failure to do so will result in my being permanently dropped from the team and I will reimburse AAU/USA Karate for the cost of my trip.
7. As a Team Member I will be required to wear Team Sponsored uniforms, warm-ups, and gear at all Team functions.
8. In the event that a Team Member is unable to perform his/her duties as a Team member, for any reason, the AAU/USA Karate National Program reserves the right to replace him/her with the 2nd Place finisher from Team Tryouts. However, there is no obligation whatsoever on AAU/USA Karate’s part to do so.
9. The AAU Karate National Program has a ZERO TOLERANCE LEVEL POLICY FOR ANY AND ALL ALCOHOL AND DRUGS WHILE TRAVELING AS A TEAM MEMBER REGARDLESS OF AGE! If you do not feel comfortable with this, please do not participate in Team Trials or travel with the AAU as a Team Member. Any athlete who violates this policy will be immediately suspended from the team, billed for all expenses associated with this travel, and be suspended from any and all AAU licensed competition for a period of at least one year!
10. Team Training is limited and critical to my success. I understand that I am required to participate in any and all Team Training sessions and that some of the expense associated with such training is my responsibility. I am fully responsible for attending the ENTIRE Team training sessions. I may not arrive late nor leave early for any reason whatsoever. Failure to attend Team Training or late arrival/early departure WILL result in my being dropped from the Team.
11. With respect to housing during team activities; I fully understand and accept that I will be assigned a room and roommate by AAU/USA Karate National Program. I understand that there may be a curfew during my stay which may include bed checks as well. I also understand that I may not leave my room for any reason after curfew and that no one other than myself and my assigned roommate (if any) may enter that room. Failure to abide by these rules will automatically lead to my termination as a Team Member.
12. I agree to save and hold harmless Management, Sponsors, and their officers, agents, members and employees of Summer High School Games Team Trials and their officers, agents, members and employees from any and all liability resulting from injuries to any person or damages to or loss of property owned or controlled by me. I fully understand and shall adhere to all rules and regulations. I release all photo and video rights that may be used for publicity, promotion and/or media release without any form of compensation.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in any Amateur Athletic Union of the U.S. Inc. (“AAU”) activity ("Activity") I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin, the undersigned:
1. Acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the Activity and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity.
2. Fully understand that: (a) athletic activities involve risks and dangers of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death (risks); (b) these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place or the negligence of the "releases" named below; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation or that of the minor in the activity.
3. Hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Amateur Athletic Union of the United States (AAU), related affiliated and subsidiary companies, as well as the officers, directors, agents, employees and signs of each, and the AAU, WUKF-USA, UKF-USA, or WKO's association, clubs, coaches, officials, administrators, members, volunteers, participants, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessons of premises on which the Activity takes place, and any other party indemnified and held harmless by the AAU (each considered one of the "Releases" herein), from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the "releases" or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations, negligent security, travel, and recreational operations and activities; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the releases, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releases from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.
4. By my signature below I confirm that I am in sound health and there is no reason why I cannot participate in this championship and/or event.
5. No refunds will be given. All entries are final. I consent that any pictures taken of me in connection with this Tournament can be used for publicity or promotion, now or in the future, and I waive compensation in regard thereto. I fully understand that any medical treatment will be of a first aid treatment type only. All participation in any event or class in this tournament is by permission only. The Director or his authorized agent (s) reserve the right to refuses entry to any person, school, team or club. Please note: All Athletes, Coaches and Referees must be registered 2022-2023 AAU members. All athletes must have qualified at a Regional or other type-qualifying event.
6. All athletes, coaches, and referees must exhibit behavior and manners consistent with the code of ethics and good sportsmanship. Any acts or statements which are disruptive to the operation of the tournament or any division, or which are insulting, offensive or otherwise inappropriate may result in disqualification from the tournament.
7. All competitors will be required to appear for competition at the posted times. Any person who fails to appear when the division is called, or who fails to appear when their name is called in the division, may be disqualified.
8. All competitors must wear a clean, white karate Gi. No style patches, names, slogans of any kind are permitted on the uniform jacket or pants, except for the manufacturers labels. An Official AAU patch must be sewn on the left breast area of the Gi jacket
9. Any person electing to compete in any of the senior divisions for ages 35 and older may not compete in any regular Adult divisions.
10. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, participants with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By participating in this event, you voluntarily assume all risks related to the exposure to COVID-19.
MINOR RELEASE
And I, the minor's parent and\or legal guardian, understand the nature of athletic activities and the minor's experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless each of the release’s from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor's account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the "releases" or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and further agree that I, despite this release, I, the minor, or anyone on the minor's behalf makes a claim against any of the releases named above, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releases from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost any may incur as the result of any such claim.
I have read this agreement, front and back, (see back of application) fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.