**Last Updated:** October 22, 2024
Welcome to **Focus Athletics Youth Development**. By registering your child for our programs, you agree to comply with the following Terms and Conditions, which are designed to ensure the safety, growth, and positive experience of all participants.
1. Organization Mission
At Focus Athletics Youth Development, we are committed to empowering youth through sports. Our goal is to provide a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters personal growth, physical fitness, teamwork, and resilience in young athletes.
2. Eligibility for Participation
Participation in our programs is open to children with the consent of a parent or legal guardian. Parents/guardians are required to complete and sign a registration form, which includes acceptance of these Terms and Conditions.
3. Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability
By enrolling your child in our program, you acknowledge that sports and physical activities carry inherent risks, including the potential for injury. You agree to release, waive, and discharge Focus Athletics Youth Development, its staff, volunteers, and representatives from any liability for injuries, accidents, or damages that may occur during participation.
**You accept full responsibility for your child's participation and agree that Focus Athletics Youth Development is not liable for any injuries or losses incurred.**
4. Medical Consent and Emergency Treatment
Parents/guardians must provide accurate and up-to-date medical information for each participant. In the event of an emergency, you authorize Focus Athletics Youth Development to seek necessary medical treatment for your child, and you assume full responsibility for any costs incurred.
5. Code of Conduct
We expect all participants and their families to uphold our core values of integrity, personal growth, resilience, and fun. Any form of disrespectful behavior, bullying, or violation of safety protocols may result in dismissal from the program without a refund.
6. Media Release and Consent
By registering your child, you consent to the use of photographs and video recordings of your child participating in our activities for promotional purposes, including social media, website content, and marketing materials. If you do not wish for your child's image to be used, please notify us in writing at the time of registration.
7. Program Modification and Termination
Focus Athletics Youth Development reserves the right to modify, reschedule, or cancel any program or activity. In the case of cancellations, refunds or credits may be issued at the discretion of the organization.
8. Indemnification
By agreeing to these terms, you agree to indemnify and hold harmless Focus Athletics Youth Development, its staff, volunteers, and affiliates from any claims, demands, or lawsuits arising from your child's participation in our programs.
9. Data Collection Consent
By enrolling, you consent to the collection and use of your and your child's personal information in accordance with our Privacy Policy. We will not sell or share this information with third parties and will protect it in compliance with applicable laws.
10. Governing Law
These Terms and Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ontario, Canada.
---**Last Updated:** October 22, 2024
At Focus Athletics Youth Development, we value and protect the privacy of our participants and their families. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and safeguard personal information.
1. Information We Collect
We collect personal information as part of the registration process, including: - Participant's name, age, and date of birth - Parent/guardian contact details - Medical information for emergency purposes - Emergency contact details - Media consent preferences
2. Purpose of Data Collection
We use this information to: - Facilitate the registration process and manage participant records - Ensure the safety and well-being of participants - Communicate with parents/guardians about program updates - Obtain medical consent in case of emergencies - Capture media for promotional purposes, with prior consent
3. Consent for Media Use
With your explicit consent, we may take photos or videos of your child during activities for use in our promotional materials, including social media, websites, and marketing campaigns. If you do not want your child to appear in any media, please indicate your preference in the registration form or notify us in writing.
4. How We Protect Your Information
We are committed to keeping your personal information secure. We store all data in secure systems, restrict access to authorized personnel, and use appropriate safeguards to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure of your data.
5. Sharing of Personal Information
We will never sell, rent, or share your personal information with third parties for any marketing or solicitation purposes. Your data will only be shared with third-party service providers when necessary for program operations (e.g., software used to manage registrations), and these providers are required to comply with our privacy standards.
6. Parental Rights
You have the right to access, update, or request the deletion of your personal information at any time. To make such a request, please contact us at focusathletics.team@gmail.com
7. Retention of Personal Information
We will retain your personal information for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy or as required by law. After this period, your information will be securely deleted.
8. Compliance with Legal Obligations
We comply with all applicable Canadian privacy laws, including the **Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA)**. If you have any concerns about our handling of your data, you may contact the relevant privacy authorities.
9. Updates to this Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy periodically. Any changes will be posted on our website, and we encourage you to review it regularly.
10. Contact Information
For questions or concerns about this Privacy Policy, please contact us at: focusathletics.team@gmail.com
---By agreeing to these Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy, you help us maintain a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all our young athletes at Focus Athletics Youth Development.