Custom Pitch Academy

Winter Throwing Program (Ages 8–18)

Held at Maryland Strength & Fitness (MSF Gym), Dunkirk, Maryland

Contact: info@custompitchacademy.com

www.custompitchacademy.com

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. This Waiver & Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Parental/Guardian Consent (the “Agreement”) affects your legal rights. By signing below, you agree on behalf of the minor participant to the terms herein.

1. Program Description

The participant will take part in indoor baseball throwing/pitching instruction, bullpens, drills, strength and mobility work, and related activities conducted by Custom Pitch Academy inside the rented facility listed above.

2. Acknowledgment of Risks

I understand that participation in baseball training and related activities involves inherent risks, including but not limited to slips, trips, falls, collisions, impact with equipment or other participants, muscle strains, sprains, tendon/ligament injuries, and arm/shoulder/elbow injuries. I understand that surfaces may include turf, mats, or hard flooring and that equipment (nets, mounds, balls, weights) may pose hazards even under proper supervision.

3. Assumption of Risk

I, the undersigned parent/guardian, knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks, known and unknown, inherent and otherwise, associated with the participant’s involvement in the Program.

4. Release of Liability & Hold Harmless

To the fullest extent permitted by Maryland law, I, on behalf of myself, the participant, and our respective heirs and representatives, release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the following covered parties: Custom Pitch Academy (CPA); Coach Michael Richard; Coach Freeman; Coach Todd Richard; any designated CPA staff, assistants, and volunteers (including high school volunteers); Maryland Strength & Fitness (MSF Gym), the facility owner/lessor, and its employees/agents. from any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, costs, or liability arising out of or related to the participant’s involvement in the Program, whether arising from the ordinary negligence of any covered party or otherwise. This Agreement does not release claims resulting from gross negligence, willful, or reckless misconduct.

5. Indemnification

I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the covered parties from and against any and all claims, demands, actions, damages, losses, costs, or liability (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) arising out of or related to the participant’s involvement in the Program.

6. Medical Authorization

In the event of illness or injury, I authorize CPA coaches, staff, volunteers, and/or MSF personnel to seek or arrange emergency medical care for the participant, including transport, evaluation, and treatment, and I consent to such care. I understand I am responsible for all related costs. I certify the participant is physically fit to participate and I will disclose any relevant medical conditions or restrictions.

7. Facility Rules & Code of Conduct

I agree the participant will comply with all CPA and MSF rules, instructions, and reasonable safety requests. CPA may remove any participant whose behavior poses a risk or materially disrupts activities; no refunds are guaranteed.

8. Property Damage & Responsibility

I understand that participants and/or their parents/guardians will be held financially responsible for any intentional or negligent damage to property or equipment belonging to Custom Pitch Academy (CPA) or Maryland Strength & Fitness (MSF Gym). This includes, but is not limited to, mounds, nets, turf, weights, balls, or any other equipment. CPA reserves the right to invoice the parent/guardian for the cost of repair or replacement of any damaged property.

9. Photo/Video & Media Consent (Optional)

I grant CPA permission to capture, use, reproduce, and publish photos/videos/audio of the participant for training, educational, and promotional purposes (including website and social media), without compensation. (If you do not consent, you may strike this clause and notify CPA in writing before participation.)

10. Personal Property & Insurance

CPA and MSF are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal0 property. I understand it is my responsibility to maintain adequate health/medical insurance coverage for the participant.

11. Maryland Law; Severability; Entire Agreement

This Agreement is governed by the laws of the State of Maryland. If any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect. This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding with respect to its subject matter and supersedes any prior representations or agreements.

Participant & Parent/Guardian Information

By signing below, I acknowledge that I have carefully read and fully understand this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms.