I am the Volunteer ("Volunteer") identified on this Waiver & Release participating in volunteer activities with Great Gain Athletics Association Inc Events by "GGAA INC" Great Gain Athletics Association Inc Sports Mentoring Program voluntarily and at my own risk, and understand and agree to the following:

GENERAL WAIVER & RELEASE

1. Assumption of Risks: I acknowledge and represent that I am familiar with the potential risks which may occur while volunteering at athletic activities, including, but not limited to basketball events. I hereby acknowledge, accept and assume any and all responsibilities and liabilities pertaining to such risks, whether to myself or to others and without limitation or qualification. There have not been any express or implied representations to you on behalf of "GGAA INC" except as set forth in this Agreement.
2. Statement of Volunteer's Good Physical Health: I acknowledge that at the time of signing this Agreement, I am in sufficient physical and mental condition to perform volunteer duties, which may include assisting with programs, clinics, practices, services or games offered by "GGAA INC".
3. Photo & Video Release: I hereby give permission to "GGAA INC" and its partner Great Gain Athletics Association Inc (a not-for-profit organization) to photograph, record and use photographs, voice recordings or video taken of me during volunteer activities, practices, games, team and community events associated with "GGAA INC" in any manner to help promote the program, programs mission and services as well as other activities and events as determined in the sole discretion of "GGAA INC" and any of its partnering organizations. Such use could include publications, media releases, announcements, electronic or otherwise, and on league websites or social media pages. I agree that I will not receive any compensation if such an image appears in any of the manners listed above or any other manner that the Great Gain Athletics Association Inc Sports Mentoring Program or partner organizations deems appropriate. I agree that such images and recordings are the property of Great Gain Athletics Association Inc Sports Mentoring Program and/or its partnering organization.
4. Volunteer Code of Conduct: I acknowledge and agree that as a Volunteer, I will conduct myself in a professional, respectful, and responsible manner at all times during GGAA INC events. This includes showing respect to staff, participants, other volunteers, spectators and facilities; maintaining appropriate boundaries with minors; refraining from any form of harassment, discrimination, or intimidation; following all safety protocols and facility rules; and maintaining a positive, supportive environment. I understand that failure to adhere to this code of conduct may result in immediate termination of my volunteer status.
5. Disclaimer and Waiver of Liability [Program or Activity]: "GGAA INC", as well as its principals, employees and affiliates, are not and will not be responsible for any injury or death arising from or related to volunteer participation in programs or activities where the risk of such injury or death has been recognized and acknowledged by Volunteer by signing of this Waiver. Volunteer releases "GGAA INC", including its principals, employees and affiliates, from liability for injury or death arising or resulting from any such risks or activities. "GGAA INC" and its principals, employees and affiliates are not and will not be responsible for any damage or loss of personal property suffered by Volunteer engaged in any sponsored including travel to and from team related activities or offered programs except by gross negligence.
6. Disclaimer and Waiver of Liability [Gym, School or location]: Any gym, school or location, as well as its principals, employees and affiliates, are not and will not be responsible for any injury or death arising from or related to participation in "GGAA INC" programs or activities where the risk of such injury or death has been recognized and acknowledged by Volunteer by signing of this Waiver. Volunteer releases any gym, school or location, including its principals, employees and affiliates, from liability for injury or death arising or resulting from any such risks or activities or from any other use of premises or facilities in connection with any gym, school or location "GGAA INC" programs and activities. Any gym, school or location and its principals, employees and affiliates are not and will not be responsible for any damage or loss of personal property suffered by Volunteer engaged in any sponsored or offered program or activity including, but not limited to any other location, except by reason of gross negligence.
7. Comprehensive Release: I do hereby, on behalf of myself and my heirs executors, administrators, assigns and legal and personal representatives, unconditionally and irrevocably release and discharge the "GGAA INC", the "GGAA INC"'s successors, assigns, owners, shareholders, directors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, attorneys, independent contractors, subsidiaries, and affiliates and each, every and all persons acting by, through, under or in concert with any of them (collectively, "Released Parties"). I further do hereby on behalf of myself and my heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and legal and personal representatives agree not to sue, or otherwise initiate legal, equitable or similar action or to otherwise file a complaint or other action for controversy resolution or otherwise seek losses, costs or expenses of any nature whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, fixed or contingent, including without limitation, all personal injuries, known or unknown, and death and/or personal injuries to third parties, and injuries to property, real or personal, known or unknown, against any of the Released Parties, caused by any reason whatsoever related to the "GGAA INC" and my activities on or about the "GGAA INC"'s premises and/or facilities. This Release shall pertain to any claims which were known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated at the time of the execution of this Agreement, including any information of any nature which, if known by me on the date of execution of this Agreement, may have materially affected my decision to execute this Agreement and specifically this Release.
   
   
   Consent: By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand the contents of this Volunteer Waiver & Release. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between myself and "GGAA INC," and I sign it of my own free will. I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing this agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to provide a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.