Summer 2024 Boys' Lacrosse Camp

Youth Program Code of Conduct

The primary purpose of the Youth Program Code of Conduct is to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants at events and activities hosted at Misericordia University. It is expected that all participants in any University or non-University sponsored Event, activity, or service will conduct themselves in a polite, respectful manner and will adhere to all University rules.  It applies to all participants including minors, their parents, and volunteers.

As a participant in this program, I will:
·         Conduct myself in a courteous manner and treat members, parents, volunteers, staff, and others with respect. Appropriate language and behavior are expected at all times.
·         Respect and adhere to the rules and guidelines of the program including all those specific to this event or activity.
·         Uphold an individual’s right to dignity by supporting an environment of inclusion which welcomes involvement of participants from all backgrounds.
·         Obey local, state and federal laws.
·         The possession or use of alcohol and other drugs, fireworks, guns and weapons is prohibited.
·         No violence, including sexual abuse or harassment, will be tolerated.
·         Hazing, bullying, and cyber bullying will not be tolerated.
·         All curfews, if applicable, will be followed.
·         Misuse or damage of University property is prohibited.
·         No minor will be housed in a room alone.
·         Smoking is prohibited on the University premises.
·         The inappropriate use of cameras, imaging, and digital devices is prohibited including use of such devices in showers, restrooms, or other areas where privacy is expected by participants.
·         Profanity is prohibited.
·         Only use the building designated by your Event supervisor or staff.
·         If you are hurt or injured, immediately report your injury to the Event supervisor or staff.

Participants who fail to adhere to the Youth Program Code of Conduct are subject to a range of disciplinary actions. When appropriate, immediate corrective action will be taken at the event to ensure the safety and welfare of all participants.

I understand if I fail to adhere to the above Code of Conduct, I will be subject to disciplinary action and potentially prohibited from attending and participating in this event and future programs at Misericordia University.

I have been given a copy of the rules for this event and agree to abide by them. I have conveyed this information to the youth participant for which I am responsible.

Release & Medical Consent:
I agree to the above-named person’s participation in Misericordia University’s non-credit programs, and waive, discharge, and forever hold harmless Misericordia University, its officers, directors, employees and all other liabilities, claims, cause, damages or demands resulting from participation in usage of equipment. In event of an emergency, I authorize that medical attention be administered to the participant named above.
 

By my electronic signature below I, the parent/guardian of the above-named minor child (the “Child”):

a.         consent and agree to the Child’s participation in the above-named event (the "Event"), which I understand will take place on the campus of Misericordia University (the “University”).

b.         authorize the Event staff to dispense the prescription drugs and/or over-the-counter medications listed immediately below in accordance with the instructions provided on the label or as otherwise set forth immediately below:

c.         acknowledge that I understand that in the event a medical or other emergency involving the Child arises or occurs during the Event, or while the Child is being transported to or from the Event by University provided transportation, the Event Director or the Event Director’s designee will, as soon as circumstances reasonably permit, attempt to contact me at the telephone number I provided above to advise me of the circumstances.

d.         in the event I am unreachable at the telephone number provided above, or circumstances require immediate action to protect the health and/or physical well-being of the Child, I authorize the Event Director, the Event Director’s designee, and any physician or other health care provider selected by the Event Director or Event Director’s designee, to take such action he or she determines is necessary to protect the health and physical well-being of the Child during the course of the Child’s travel to and from the Event through the use of University provided transportation (if applicable), and during Child’s attendance at and participation in the Event (including, but not limited to, if the Child has or experiences an illness, medical condition or episode, and/or an accident during any such time).  This authorization includes, but is not limited to, the authorization to (i) have the Child evaluated by a health care provider for the purpose of determining if medical treatment is necessary, (ii) have proper medical treatment, including the transfusion of blood and/or the injection or other administration of anesthesia, medication/legal drugs, provided to the Child, (iii) have the Child hospitalized, and (iv) have any necessary surgical procedure performed on the Child in the event I am unavailable to consent to such a procedure.  I acknowledge that I am responsible for all reasonable costs, charges and fees which arise in connection with actions taken to protect the health and/or physical well-being of the Child in accordance with the terms of this paragraph.  

e.         am voluntarily providing the following additional information so that the Event Director, or the Event Director’s designee, may utilize it as necessary in making decisions regarding the health and/or physical well-being of the Child:
 
f.          in consideration of the Child’s participation in the Event, and on behalf of the Child myself, any other parent or guardian of the Child, as well as any heir(s) of the Child, of mine, and/or of any other parent or guardian of the Child, I hereby waive, discharge, and forever hold the University and its respective officers, trustees, employees, contractors, vendors, agents, legal and other representatives, insurers and assigns, past and present (and whether in such capacity, individually, or in any other capacity), from, any and all  liabilities, claims, injuries, illness, actions, causes of action, damages, demands, obligations, rights, costs, expenses, and/or attorneys’ fees which arise from, or are in any way related to, the: (a) Child’s attendance at and/or participation in Event (including, but not limited to the Child’s use of any equipment, tools, products and/or other materials in the course of participating in the Event); and/or (b) the transportation of the Child to and/or from the Event.