Club Sports Guest Waiver

Individuals unaffiliated to GVSU must complete this form prior to activity. Unaffiliated individuals may include:

  • Recruits (must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian at all times).
  • Individuals participating in an alumni game.
  • Participants in a team camp or clinic.

Participants who are under 18 years of age will be required to have a parent/legal guardian sign.

* denotes a required field

Participant Information


Waiver 18 years of age & older
Waiver & Release of Liability *

Informed Consent to Participate

This is a legally binding release made to Grand Valley State University (GVSU). I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participating in this club sport activity at GVSU. I understand there are dangers and risks associated with all physical activity including the risk of physical injury.  

I understand I should have adequate health to participate in this activity. It is my responsibility to check with a  physician of my choice about my health status if there is any question regarding my fitness for participation. If at any time during participation I experience any physical distress, or have any questions or concerns regarding my participation, I will notify a University official immediately. I understand that my participation in this club sport activity is completely voluntary. 

Assumption of Risk & Release for Participation

In consideration for being permitted to participate in a GVSU club sport activity, I, the undersigned, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent to participating in this activity and its sponsored programs and travel, do hereby agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation and further, I do for myself, my heirs, and personal representative(s) hereby defend, hold harmless, indemnify, and release, and forever discharge GVSU, its officers, agents and employees from and  against and all claims, demands, and actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property, or personal injury, or death which may result from my participation, and which result from causes beyond the  control of, and without the fault or negligence of GVSU, its officers, agents, and employees, during the period  of my participation. 

In the event I become injured while participating, I understand that my personal medical insurance will provide  my primary source of coverage for any medical bills incurred. In addition, I understand that GVSU does not have medical personnel available at the location of the activity or on the campus. GVSU, its officers, agents or employees are hereby granted permission to authorize emergency medical treatment, if necessary, subject to  the terms of this Agreement. I understand and agree that the University, its officers, agents or employees  assume no responsibility for any injury or damage, which might arise out of or in connection with such  authorized emergency medical treatment. 

I have read this agreement/release and thoroughly understand it and have asked questions if I did not understand it. My acceptance indicates my complete and willful consent. As of today I am at least 18 years of age and am legally eligible to enter into this agreement. 

Waiver Under 18 years of age
Waiver & Release of Liability *

Informed Consent to Participate

This is a legally binding release made to Grand Valley State University (GVSU). I fully recognize that there are dangers and risks to which I may be exposed by participating in this club sport activity at GVSU. I understand there are dangers and risks associated with all physical activity including the risk of physical injury.  

I understand I should have adequate health to participate in this activity. It is my responsibility to check with a  physician of my choice about my health status if there is any question regarding my fitness for participation. If at any time during participation I experience any physical distress, or have any questions or concerns regarding my participation, I will notify a University official immediately. I understand that my participation in this club sport activity is completely voluntary. 

Assumption of Risk & Release for Participation

In consideration for being permitted to participate in a GVSU club sport activity, I, the undersigned, in full recognition and appreciation of the dangers and hazards inherent to participating in this activity and its sponsored programs and travel, do hereby agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my participation and further, I do for myself, my heirs, and personal representative(s) hereby defend, hold harmless, indemnify, and release, and forever discharge GVSU, its officers, agents and employees from and  against and all claims, demands, and actions, or causes of action, on account of damage to personal property, or personal injury, or death which may result from my participation, and which result from causes beyond the  control of, and without the fault or negligence of GVSU, its officers, agents, and employees, during the period  of my participation. 

In the event I become injured while participating, I understand that my personal medical insurance will provide  my primary source of coverage for any medical bills incurred. In addition, I understand that GVSU does not have medical personnel available at the location of the activity or on the campus. GVSU, its officers, agents or employees are hereby granted permission to authorize emergency medical treatment, if necessary, subject to  the terms of this Agreement. I understand and agree that the University, its officers, agents or employees  assume no responsibility for any injury or damage, which might arise out of or in connection with such  authorized emergency medical treatment. 

Signature of Waiver of a parent/legal guardian for a participant under 18 years of age.

I am the parent/legal guardian of the participant listed above and I grant permission for them to participate in this activity. I have reviewed the GVSU risks associated with this activity and rules for participation with the minor participant. I certify that I am legally competent to grant permission as adult and warrant my authority as the parent/legal guardian.

Human Verification *



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