So Cal Adult Softball COVID-19 RISK INFORMED CONSENT

The State of California recently announced that effective February 26, 2021, moderate-contact and high-contact youth and adult recreational sports may resume, including competitions, if permitted by local health authorities and if in compliance with both County of San Diego and State of California requirements for these sports.

So Cal Adult Softball is taking reasonable measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, including following applicable state and City public health orders and protocols. However, the possibility of transmission cannot be eliminated. Athletes and their families must be aware of and acknowledge the risks before participating in athletics

I,   (Player Name.                      ), understand that the novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. I further understand that COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread by person-to-person contact; and, as a result, federal and state health agencies recommend social distancing. I recognize that the Scripps Ranch Old Pros and league commissioners are closely monitoring this situation and have put in place reasonable preventative measures, as prescribed by the State of California and the County of San Diego, aimed to reduce the spread of COVID-19. I hereby acknowledge and assume the risk of becoming infected with COVID-19 through athletic competition.

I understand that, if I have a COVID-19 infection, and even if I do not have any symptoms for the same, proceeding with athletic competition can lead to a higher chance of complication and spread of the infection to those around me, including family and friends.

I understand that possible exposure to COVID-19 may result in the following: a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, extended quarantine/self-isolation, additional tests, and I may need additional care that may require me to go to an emergency room or a hospital.

I understand all the potential risks, including but not limited to the potential short-term and long-term complications related to COVID-19, and I would like to proceed with participation in athletic competition.

I agree that I will not attend meetings, practice and/or competitions if any of the following conditions exits:

1. I, or any member of my household is exhibiting one symptom(s) of COVID-19 first appear withinthe last 10 days: fever (at or over 100 Fahrenheit) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing,feeling tired, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, congestion or runnynose, or new loss of taste or smell;

2. I, or any member of my household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has a suspecteddiagnosis of COVID-19 or pending COVID test;

3. I, or any member of their household has spent time with another individual who has been diagnosedwith COVID- 19 or has a suspected diagnosis of COVID-19;

4. I, or any member of their household is currently under isolation or quarantine orders.

I UNDERSTAND THE EXPLANATION ABOVE, HAVE NO FURTHER QUESTIONS, AND CONSENT TO PARTICIPATION IN ATHLETIC COMPETITION

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