Date: Location: Monmouth University Graduate Center
185 NJ-36, Building C,
West Long Branch, New Jersey 07764 Time: 10:00 am – 11:00 am
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Young Athletes

Come play with us!

Monmouth University hosts Young Athletes Program

Sundays, September 7 – October 19

10:00am – 11:00am

Enroll your child in this unique Young Athletes Program for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities that is led by Monmouth University Occupational Therapy students and faculty that are trained Young Athlete Coaches and Volunteers and are committed to offering an inclusive space for all abilities and skill levels to share the joy of sports and play.

This FREE inclusive sports play program will help your child to:

  • Improve and develop gross motor skills
  • Basic sport skills
  • Learn to play with purpose

Celebrate what your child CAN do!

Program Expectations:

  • All participants must participate with a parent/legal guardian or caretaker
  • Must commit to all program dates and times once registered
    • If you cannot attend any session dates, you are responsible for letting our coaches or SONJ know
  • All participants must wear athletic shoes or any closed toe sneaker
  • Registration will close once reached capacity
  • Pre-Registration is required

Ready to PLAY?

Questions or Concerns, contact:
Young Athletes Manager, Brianna at bss@sonj.org

Monmouth County Young Athletes Program

Program Registration
By submitting your registration, you are confirming that you can participate in all 7-weeks of the Young Athletes Program. 
Monmouth University Young Athletes Program

Sundays, 
September 7
September 14
September 21
September 28
October 5
October 12
October 19

Time: 10:00am - 11:00am

Monmouth University Graduate Center, Room 226
185 NJ-36, Building C, West Long Branch NJ 07764
Athlete Registration





Athlete Information




Race/Ethnicity
Parent/Guardian Information











County in which you reside in



Special Olympics New Jersey Young Athletes Release Form:

I am the parent or guardian of the Young Athlete named above and agree to the following:

1.     Able to Participate.  The Young Athlete is able to take part in Special Olympics. I understand there is a risk of injury.

2.     Photo Release. Special Olympics organizations may use the Young Athlete’s picture, video, name, voice and words to promote Special Olympics. 

3.     Emergency Care: If a medical emergency should arise during the Young Athlete’s participation in Special Olympics activities at a time when a parent or guardian is not present to make medical decisions, I consent to medical care for the Young Athlete if needed, unless I check one of these boxes:


(If either box is checked, an EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE REFUSAL form will be sent and MUST be completed)


4.     Health Programs.  If the Young Athlete takes part in a Special Olympics health program, I consent to health activities, exams and treatment for the Young Athlete. This should not replace regular health care.  I can say no to treatment or anything else at any time for the Young Athlete.

5.     Personal Information.  I understand personal information may be used and shared by Special Olympics to:

  • Make sure Young Athletes can participate safely;
  • Run training and events and share results;
  • Put the Young Athletes information in a computer system;
  • Provide health treatment, make referrals, consult doctors, and remind me about follow-up services;
  • Research, share and respond to needs of the Special Olympics participants (identifying information removed if shared publicly); and
  • Protect health and safety, respond to government requests, and report information required by law.
  • I can ask to see and change the Young Athlete’s information.  I can ask to limit how the information is used.

6.      Concussions. I understand there is a risk of concussions and continuing to play sports with a concussion.  The Young Athlete may have to get medical care if a concussion is suspected.  The Young Athlete may also have to wait 7 days or more and get permission from a doctor before he/she starts playing sports again.


I am the parent/guardian of the participant named on this registration form.  I have read and fully understand the provisions of the above release.  Through my signature on this release form, I am agreeing to the above provisions on my own behalf and on the behalf of the participant named above to participate in Special Olympics games, recreation programs and physical activity programs.



Emergency Care Refusal Form

PARENT/GUARDIAN COMPLETION

(To be completed by parent or guardian of athlete who is under 18 years old or otherwise has a legal guardian)

Instructions: Only complete this form if you do not consent to emergency medical care on religious or other grounds and have checked a box under the Emergency Care provision on the Athlete Release Form or Young Athletes Individual Registration Form.

Enter your young athlete's full name in space provided above.

As the parent/guardian of said athlete or young athlete, to be referred to as the Athlete in the rest of this form, I agree to the following:

1. No Consent to Emergency Medical Care. I understand that Special Olympics' standard registration form requires athletes or their parents or guardians to consent to emergency medical care for the athlete if needed in an emergency. Based on religious beliefs or other reasons I am not consenting to emergency medical care as follows.
YOU MUST CHECK THE BOX AND WRITE YOUR INITIALS FOR ONE STATEMENT TO CONFIRM YOUR INTENT:


2. Accompaniment of Athlete. I agree to be present with the Athlete at all times during any Special Olympics activity, so that I can be readily available to take personal responsibility for the Athlete if a medical emergency arises. This includes during meal times, in overnight accommodations, at training sessions and competitions, and during travel to and from Special Olympics activities. I understand that if I am not present at all times, the Athlete will not be permitted to participate in Special Olympics activities, and that no exceptions will be made.

3. No Guarantee. I understand that Special Olympics cannot guarantee that emergency medical care will be withheld if I am not present and actively taking personal responsibility for the Athlete during a medical emergency.

4. Liability Release. On behalf of myself and the Athlete, I release Special Olympics, its employees, and its volunteers from all claims that may arise out of taking or failing to take measures to provide the Athlete with emergency medical care. I am agreeing to this release because I have refused, knowingly and voluntarily, to give Special Olympics permission to take emergency measures, and I am expressly directing Special Olympics not to do so on religious or other grounds.

By signing, I agree to accompany my young athlete during Special Olympics activities and take personal responsibility for my child during an emergency. I understand the extent to which the athlete does not consent to emergency medical care and I agree to act in accordance with the athlete wishes as I understand on their behalf.




WAIVER AND REALEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNIFICATION AGREEGEMENT FOR COMMUNICABLE DISASES
("Agreement") for
SPECIAL OLYMPICS NEW JERSEY

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Special Olympics sports training, competition or fundraising activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious and/or communicable diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROMTHE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE ANDHOLD HARMLESS Special Olympics, Inc, Special Olympics New Jersey, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY,DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OFRELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

Parent/Guardian Signature
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releases for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's/ward's presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.

(By signing this Communicable Diseases Waiver electronically, you agree your electronic signature is the legal equivalent of your manual signature.)


MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY

assumption of risk and release of liability, photo consent and release, parent/guardian permission for youth participant and participant’s acknowledgement and consent

This is a legal document – read carefully

A. PARENT/GUARDIAN PERMISSION: I hereby give my child named below permission to participate in the Monmouth University Camp. I understand and agree that I am solely responsible to provide transportation to and from the camp each day.

B. RISK OF ACTIVITIES: I understand and agree I understand agree that there exist foreseen and unforeseen risks of harm associated with participating in the Monmouth University Camp which may give rise to bodily injury and/or property damage. These risks include, but are not limited to, those hazards associated with strenuous activity, exposure to heat or cold weather, exhaustion, dehydration, broken bones, concussion, torn appendages, dislocations, bruises, cuts, and any other injuries that may result in physical contact with others. I further understand and agree that there may be risks and dangers not known or reasonably foreseeable at this time. I understand and agree that included within the scope of this Assumption of Risk and Release is any cause of action, arising from the performance of or the failure to perform maintenance, inspection, supervision or control of the activities, or the failure to warn of existing dangerous conditions not known to or reasonably discovered by Monmouth University, except to the extent that such loss or liability arises out of the gross negligence or intentional acts of Monmouth University. I understand and agree that it is strongly recommended that I consult with a physician before my child participates in the Monmouth University Camp to determine any potential hazards that may adversely affect my child’s participation. I am aware of no impairment that would interfere with my child’s participation in the activities. I have consulted with a medical doctor with regard to my child’s personal medical needs. There are no health-related reasons or problems that prevent or restrict my child’s participation in this camp. I knowingly and voluntarily assume full responsibility for these risks arising out of or related to my child’s participation in the Monmouth University Camp. 

C. ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS: Knowing the risks described above, I, the undersigned, agree to assume all the risks and responsibilities surrounding my child’s participation in the activities, transportation to and from the activities and in any independent activities undertaken as a participant. In consideration of my child being permitted to participate in the Monmouth University Camp for which I have indicated my permission above, on behalf of my child, myself, my family, heirs, personal representatives, I hereby voluntarily agree to release, waive, discharge, hold harmless and defend and indemnify Monmouth University, its respective trustees, officers, directors, agents, employees, students and volunteers from any and all liabilities, claims, actions, or demands for damages, including reasonable costs and attorney’s fees, for personal injury, disability, death, property loss or damage, wrongful death, loss of services, or other loss of any kind that my child or, I on behalf of my child, may sustain as a result of my child’s participation in the Monmouth University Camp, from any cause whatsoever, or for which I or my child may be liable to another person, caused by, deriving from, or associated with my child’s participation in the Monmouth University Camp from any cause whatsoever, except to the extent that such loss or damage is caused solely or in part by the gross negligence or intentional acts of MU, its employees, or agents, I understand that Monmouth University does not require my child to participate  in this summer camp, but I want my child to do so, despite the possible dangers and risks and despite this Release.  

D. MEDICAL EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION AND HEALTH INFORMATION: I understand and agree that Monmouth University does not have medical personnel available at the location of the activities. In the case of injury or illness or an accident to my child requiring immediate treatment or surgery while they are a participant in this activity, I fully authorize Monmouth University, through any of its representatives, to consent to whatever action they feel is warranted under the circumstances regarding my child’s health and safety, including medical treatment, all at my own expense. This authority extends to any physician(s) and/or surgeon(s) selected by Monmouth University to perform medical and/or surgical procedures including examinations and tests necessary to preserve the health and physical well-being of my child. I understand that all efforts will be made to contact me and any emergency contacts listed in this Agreement in case of an emergency. I understand and agree that Monmouth University, its trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents, students and volunteers assume no responsibility for any injury or damage which might arise out of or in connection with such authorized medical treatment. Further, I understand that Monmouth University does not provide accident/health insurance for participants, and I assume all personal and financial responsibility for any such medical and dental care and treatment. I understand that Monmouth University is not responsible for the cost or quality of any care that my child may receive during the course of the Monmouth University Camp, or after the Monmouth University Camp for injuries sustained during the Monmouth University Camp. I further agree to hold harmless and indemnify Monmouth University, its trustees, officers, directors, employees, agents, students and volunteers for any and all actions taken by MU to provide necessary emergency medical care to my child during the camp. 

E. PHOTO CONSENT AND RELEASE: I do hereby give Monmouth University the absolute and irrevocable right to record and use in perpetuity my child’s name, likeness, voice and statements/quotations in connection with my child’s participation in the Monmouth University Camp. I also give Monmouth University the absolute and irrevocable right to use such recordings as a resource for University and archival purposes. I understand and agree that the University shall be entitled to use my child’s picture, statements, or quotations as stated above subsequent to my child’s participation in the Monmouth University Camp and that my child’s picture, statements or quotations may be used in print, electronic and/or digital form in a published book or otherwise. I understand that neither the copy nor edited picture, statements, recordings, or quotations will be submitted to me for inspection or approval prior to publication. I further understand and agree that this release includes, without limitation, the absolute and irrevocable right to use, reproduce, exhibit, distribute, publish and broadcast worldwide, in full or in edited version, such images and information in Monmouth University’s newsletters, on the Monmouth University website, on internet sites and in social media, including, but not limited to YouTube, Apple iTunes U, and in public relations/promotional materials such as marketing and admissions publications, advertisements, fundraising materials and any other Monmouth University-related publications for any purpose that Monmouth University and those acting pursuant to its authority deem appropriate. Such images and information may appear in any of the wide variety of formats and media now available and that may be available in the future, including but not limited to all mediums, including without limitation the following: electronic/online media (for example, websites and electronic mailings); radio; television (local, public, cable, satellite, and/or digital TV); video (DVD); print media (lyrics); and successor technologies (any other media, method, system, form or manner now or hereafter known invented or used). I understand and agree that all such recordings, in whatever medium, shall remain the property of Monmouth University. I understand and agree that my child nor I shall not be entitled to any compensation of any nature, monetary or otherwise, from Monmouth University in return for allowing this use. I release Monmouth University and those acting pursuant to their authority from liability for any violation of any personal or proprietary right I and/or my child may have in connection with such use.

F. COMPLIANCE WITH RULES AND POLICIES: My child and I agree to comply with all the rules, regulations, and policies of Monmouth University and those applicable generally and those pertaining specifically to the Monmouth University Camp. I understand that if my child violates any of Monmouth University’s policies and standards for conduct, the instructions and guidelines given to my child by Monmouth University, or otherwise demonstrate behavior which is detrimental to the group or program, my child may be dismissed from the program and sent home at my own expense with no refund of fees.

G. BINDING EFFECT; CONSTRUCTION; FORUM; SEVERABILITY: I acknowledge that this contract will bind my child, members of my family, my spouse, heirs, assigns, and personal representative. This contract will be construed under the laws of the State of New Jersey. I agree that any lawsuits filed under or incident to this agreement or to the Monmouth University Camp shall be brought in the County of Monmouth, State of New Jersey. I agree that, should any provision or aspect of this Release be found unenforceable, that all remaining provisions of this Release will remain in full force and effect.

I represent that my agreement to the provisions herein is wholly voluntary, and further understand that, by signing this agreement, I acknowledge that all questions, which I raised with regard to this form, were fully and adequately responded to by Monmouth University personnel, including but not limited to an explanation of the meaning and possible legal effect of signing this form. No representations, statements, or inducements, oral or written, apart from the foregoing written statement, have been made.

I certify that I have carefully read and understand this Assumption of Risk and Release Form before signing it. I represent that I am voluntarily signing this Form and that I was advised to seek private legal counsel regarding this Form. By signing this Form, I acknowledge that I am aware of the risks associated with my child’s participation in the Monmouth University Camp.

I further certify that my child is physically fit and able to participate fully in the above indicated Monmouth University Camp. I further certify that to the best of my knowledge, the medical information is complete and correct and the insurance information provided is current as provided in the Parent/Guardian Medical and Insurance Information for Youth Participant.

I acknowledge and agree that I am submitting an electronic signature indicating that I have read and agree to accept all of the terms and conditions set forth in this Assumption of Risk and Release Form.  I further acknowledge and agree that a facsimile copy, PDF or photocopy of my signature hereto shall be valid and shall have the full force and effect as an original.

You agree that you have read the Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability, Photo Consent and Release, Parent/Guardian Permission for Youth Participant and Participant’s Acknowledgement and Consent (“Agreement”), and you agree and understand the terms and conditions. By signing this form, you are permitting your child to participate in the Camp and are signing the Agreement and agree to be bound by the Agreement. You should retain a copy of the Agreement.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE

I have read and reviewed the above Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability, Photo Consent and Release, Parent/Guardian Permission for Youth Participant and Participant’s Acknowledgement and Consent (“Agreement”) with my parent/guardian.  I understand, acknowledge, and voluntarily agree to the risks and terms and conditions of the Agreement.


I acknowledge and agree that I am submitting an electronic signature indicating that I have read and agree to accept all of the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement.  I further acknowledge and agree that a facsimile copy, PDF or photocopy of my signature hereto shall be valid and shall have the full force and effect as an original.



PARTICIPANT ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CONSENT: