Private Coaching 2022-2023

Refund policy:

Membership in RCRC, yearly boat storage fees, and coaching fees are non-refundable. For classes, including Learn to Row, Junior Summer Camp, and private lessons, refunds are granted according to the following schedule:

• Cancellation up to one week prior to the class start: 100% refund
• Cancellation from less than one week prior to class start until class starts: 50% refund
• Cancellation after the class has started or no show to the class: no refund

Privacy policy:

RCRC will not sell your personal information, including name and email address, to any person or entity. RCRC may share personal information, but only as connected with official RCRC business. For instance, RCRC is required to share its roster with USRowing, the national governing body of rowing. RCRC will make diligent efforts to keep your personal information private.

IN CONSIDERATION of being given the opportunity to participate in any River City Rowing Club ("Club") activities ("Activity") during this membership year, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:

1. ACKNOWLEDGE, agree and represent that I understand the nature of Rowing Activities, both on water and land based, and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity.

2. FULLY UNDERSTAND that: (a) ROWING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS of serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death ("Risks"); (b) these Risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions, or inactions, the actions or inaction’s of others participating in the Activity, the condition in whichthe Activity takes place, or the negligence of the Releasees named below; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I FULLY ACCEPT AND ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of my participation in the Activity.

3. AGREE AND WARRANT that I will examine and inspect each Activity in which I take part as a member of the Club and that, if I observe any condition which I consider to be unacceptably hazardous or dangerous, I will notify the proper authority in charge of the Activity and will refuse to take part in the Activity until the condition has been corrected to my satisfaction;

4. HEREBY RELEASE, discharge, and covenant not to sue US Rowing, the Club, their administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers and employees, other participating, regatta organizers, any sponsors, advertisers, and if, applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place, (each considered one of the “Releasees” herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk, and indemnity agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim against any of the Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE, AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as a result of such claim.

5. I authorize and release to the Club the use for any purpose of any photographic or video recorded image of the participant listed herein.

I have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intend it to be a complete and unconditional release of an liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.

Parental Consent:

AND I, the minor's parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of rowing activities and the minor's experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified to participate in such activity. I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and AGREE TO INDEMNIFY AND SAVE AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from all liability claims, demands, losses, or damages on the minor's account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations, and further agree that if, despite this release, I, the minor, or anyone on the minor's behalf makes a claim against any of the above Releasees, I WILL INDEMNIFY, SAVE. AND HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost any may incur as the result of any such claim.

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 and State requirements for these sports.

River City Rowing Club is taking reasonable measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection, including tracking/tracing, and following applicable state and County 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.

By initialing this Informed Consent Agreement, you acknowledge, accept, and agree to all the following (Athlete and, if the Athlete is a minor, Parent/Guardian Must Initial and Sign):

1.  Participation in athletics is purely voluntary. 

2. Youth athlete has permission to participate in athletic meetings, practices, and competitions as directed by the coaching staff. (adult athletes, NA)

3. Neither the Athlete nor Parent/Guardian will attend meetings, practice and/or competitions if any of the following apply:

A. The Athlete or any member of their household is exhibiting one symptom(s) of COVID-19 or had one first appear within the last 10 days: fever (at or over 100.4°F or 38°C) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, feeling tired, muscle or body aches, headache, sore throat, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, congestion or runny nose, or new loss of taste or smell. The Athlete or Parent/Guardian, if the Athlete is a minor, will check Athlete for symptoms at home prior to attending meetings, practices, and/or competitions

B. The Athlete or any member of their household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has a suspected diagnosis of COVID-19

C. The Athlete or any member of their household has spent time with another individual who has been diagnosed with COVID-19 or has a suspected diagnosis of COVID-19.

D. The Athlete or any member of their household is currently under isolation or quarantine orders.

4. If the Athlete tests positive for COVID-19 or has been identified as being exposed to an individual that has tested positive for COVID-19, the Athlete or Parent/Guardian, if the Athlete is a minor, agrees to immediately inform Executive Director Arthur Ericsson and acknowledges that RCRC may be required to contact the Yolo County Department of Public Health to provide information regarding the confirmed positive test, including Athlete’s name and contact information. I consent to RCRC providing such information to Yolo County Department of Public Health or any other administrative body as required by law. I agree to willingly cooperate with any contact tracing that is deemed necessary by RCRC and / Yolo County Department of Public Health.

5. We are aware that the Athlete may be exposed to COVID-19 while participating in or attending meetings, practices and/or competitions. We understand that this exposure carries a risk of infection, serious illness, or death for both the athlete and their household members.

6. We acknowledge RCRC, the Governor, State Department of Health, Yolo County Department of Public Health, or other administrative body with authority over RCRC may determine to cancel a competition or the season at any time. We also acknowledge RCRC must comply with any mandates issued by any entity with the authority over athletics and agree to comply with any such directives even if issued after signature to this agreement.

7. Athlete and Parent/Guardian, if the Athlete is a minor, is/are aware that practices, games, spectating, and/or transportation will look different than prior years, including the need for physical distancing and the correct and consistent use of face masks. We agree to comply with the direction provided by the coaching staff and acknowledge that the failure to do so may result in the Athlete being refused participation at practice, competitions, and/or the entire sport season.

8. Athlete is voluntarily participating in athletics. Athlete or Parent/Guardian, if the Athlete is a minor, agrees to assume any and all risks of infection, injury, or death, whether those risks are known or unknown.
   
   I/WE HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS CONTENTS. I AM/WE ARE AWARE OF THE RISKS OF PARTICIPATING IN ATHLETICS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. I AM/WE ARE AWARE THAT THIS FORM CONTAINS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF ALL CLAIMS. I AM/WE ARE SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT VOLUNTARILY, FULLY AWARE OF THE RISKS AND I RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ANY CLAIM AGAINST RIVER CITY ROWING CLUB, ITS EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, BOARD MEMBERS, OR OTHER RELATED ENTITIES.