I agree to the following:
1. Ability to Participate. I am physically able to take part in Special Olympics activities.
2. Likeness Release. I give permission to Special Olympics, Inc., Special Olympics games/local organizing committees, and Special Olympics
accredited Programs (collectively “Special Olympics”) and Special Olympics partners and sponsors to use my likeness, photo, video, name,
voice, words, and biographical information to promote Special Olympics, raise funds for Special Olympics, and acknowledge partners’ and
sponsors’ support for Special Olympics.
3. Risk of Concussion and Other Injury. I know there is a risk of injury. I understand the risk of continuing to participate with or after a concussion
or other injury. I may have to get medical care if I have a suspected concussion or other injury. I also may have to wait 7 days or more and get
permission from a doctor before I start playing sports again.
4. Emergency Care. If I am unable, or my guardian is unavailable, to consent or make medical decisions in an emergency, I authorize Special Olympics to seek medical care on my behalf.
5. Overnight Stay. For some events, I may stay in a hotel or someone’s home. If I have questions, I will ask.
6. Health Programs. If I take part in a health program as a participant, I consent to health activities, screenings, and treatment. This should not
replace regular health care. I can say no to treatment or anything else at any time.
7. Personal Information. I understand that Special Olympics will be collecting my personal information as part of my participation, including my
name, image, address, telephone number, health information, and other personally identifying and health related information I provide to Special
Olympics (“personal information”).
- I agree and consent to Special Olympics:
- using my personal information in order to: make sure I am eligible and can participate safely; run trainings and events; share competition
results (including on the Web and in news media); provide health treatment if I participate in a health program; analyze data for the
purposes of improving programming and identifying and responding to the needs of Special Olympics participants; perform computer
operations, quality assurance, testing, and other related activities; and provide event-related services.
- using my contact information for communicating with me about Special Olympics.
- sharing my personal information confidentially with (i) researchers, such as universities and public health agencies, that are studying
intellectual disabilities and the impact of Special Olympics activities, (ii) medical professionals in an emergency, and (iii) government
authorities for the purpose of assisting me with any visas required for international travel to Special Olympics events and for any other
purpose necessary to protect public safety, respond to government requests, and report information as required by law.
- I have the right to ask to see my personal information or to be informed about the personal information that is processed about me. I have the right to ask to correct and delete my personal information, and to restrict the processing of my personal information if it is inconsistent with this consent.
- Privacy Policy. Personal information may be used and shared consistent with this form and as further explained in the Special Olympics
privacy policy at www.SpecialOlympics.org/Privacy-Policy.
8. Background Check Authorization. [APPLIES TO ADULTS ONLY] I authorize Special Olympics to conduct a background check on me. This
background check may be done through a third party. The background check may include an inquiry into my employment, education, driving,
and/or criminal history. I understand that Special Olympics may rely on information provided or discovered to determine whether I may participate
in Special Olympics activities. By signing below, I authorize investigators to conduct a background check as described in this form. I further
authorize any third parties or agencies who may be in possession of the requested information, to disclose such information in connection with
this background check.
9. Waiver and Liability Release. I understand the risks involved with participation in Special Olympics activities. I fully accept and assume all risks
and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I may incur as a result of my participation. I release and agree not to sue any Special
Olympics organization, its directors, agents, volunteers, and employees, and other participants (“Releasees”) related to any liabilities, claims, or
losses on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the Releasees. I further agree that if, despite this release, I, or
anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I will indemnify and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any such
liabilities, claims, or losses as the result of such claim. I agree that if any part of this form is held to be invalid, the other parts shall continue in
full force and effect.