As parent(s) / guardian(s) of the child or children registered on this form, I (we) do hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by Tiger Sharks, Inc. I (we) agree to release information to the team as needed to confirm eligibility of the child (children).

I hereby acknowledge that the swimmer(s) named above is/are physically fit and mentally capable of participating in all Swim Team activities.

We agree to hold harmless and to indemnify any member, coach, employee or associate of Tiger Sharks, Inc. and the Pickerington Community Pool from lawsuits resulting from injury or mishap on the part of the swimmer.

If a medical emergency should arise during the swimmer’s participation in team activities, at a time when I am not present or cannot be contacted regarding my swimmer’s care, I hereby authorize team representatives, on my behalf, to take whatever measures necessary to ensure that the swimmer is provided with emergency medical treatment, including hospitalization, which team representatives deem necessary in order to protect the swimmer’s health and well-being.

The Swim Team retains the right to use photographs of your child on the Swim Team website, Social Media, and for future publications used exclusively for publicity associated with the Swim team.

Volunteer Needs

Swim meets are entirely run by parent volunteers. In 2025, PTS will continue implementing a volunteer commitment system to increase parental involvement, promote fairness, and distribute responsibilities across the team.

Each home meet requires 70 volunteer positions to ensure an efficient event. With six meets plus Champs this season, we’ll need many volunteers.

If your Tiger Shark is swimming in a meet, please make every effort to volunteer in some way that day. The more help we have, the smoother and more enjoyable the meet will be for everyone! By working together, we can ensure all positions are covered fairly and that meets run seamlessly.

Volunteer Requirements

• All families must meet the volunteer requirements outlined in the Team Handbook.
• Families will be billed $100 if the required four volunteer credits are not fulfilled by the end of July. Credits will not be prorated.
• Families may have another family member or another swim family complete credits on their behalf if agreed upon.
• If another family is working for you, notify Meet Director Natalie Bartholomew or make a note in the signup to ensure proper credit is given.

Commitment Hours & Credit System

• All PTS families must complete four job credits during the season.
• Each job is worth one credit, unless otherwise indicated.
• Families can track their job credit obligation and balance in their SwimTopia account.
• Sign-ups will be online and announced via email at least three days before each meet.

To keep everyone on the team healthy, we ask that you keep your swimmer home and be symptom-free for 24 hours from any illness before returning to practices or meets. 

We are committed to fostering a positive, respectful, and sportsmanlike environment for all swimmers, coaches, parents, and pool staff. Any form of bullying, intimidation, or lack of sportsmanship—whether in person or through social media—will not be tolerated.

If a swimmer, parent, or guardian engages in behavior that negatively impacts another swimmer, coach, parent, or staff member, an initial warning will be issued. Continued violations may result in removal from the team with no refund.

By registering, you acknowledge and agree to uphold these standards to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all.

SWIMMING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH. THESE RISKS AND DANGERS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE PARTICIPANT’S OWN ACTIONS OR INACTIONS, THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, AND THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE.

Parent and Participant understand the nature of swimming activities and the Participant’s experience and capabilities and believe the Participant to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. Consequently, the Parent agrees to allow the Participant to participate in the Tri-County Aquatic League’s swimming events (hereinafter “Swim League”) 2025 summer swim league program. In consideration of being permitted to participate, compete, observe, or in any way engage in swimming activity in the Swim League, Parent and Participant waive, release and relinquish all claims for liability and causes of action, including personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death occurring to Participant, Parent or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family arising out of participation in Swim League activities, the sport of swimming and/or activities incidental thereto, including travel to and from swim meets or other scheduled activities. By making this agreement, any claims, rights, or causes of action that Participant, Parent, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family may have are hereby waived, released, and relinquished, and Participant, Parent, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family does so release on behalf of Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.

Parent and Participant also hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless and release the Swim League, its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, other participants, sponsors, owners, or lessors of the premises where the activity takes place, and Tri-County Aquatic League from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages that the Parent, Participant or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family, may suffer caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the above-referenced parties.

Parent and Participant also agree to reimburse any of the above-referenced parties for any damages those parties are compelled to pay arising from any such claims, demands, actions, or causes of action by Parent, Participant, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND SIGN IT WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTENT AND SIGNIFICANCE. 

SWIMMING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH. THESE RISKS AND DANGERS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE PARTICIPANT’S OWN ACTIONS OR INACTIONS, THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, AND THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE.

Parent and Participant understand the nature of swimming activities and the Participant’s experience and capabilities and believe the Participant to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. Consequently, the Parent agrees to allow the Participant to participate in the Tri-County Aquatic League’s swimming events (hereinafter “Swim League”) 2025 summer swim league program. In consideration of being permitted to participate, compete, observe, or in any way engage in swimming activity in the Swim League, Parent and Participant waive, release and relinquish all claims for liability and causes of action, including personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death occurring to Participant, Parent or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family arising out of participation in Swim League activities, the sport of swimming and/or activities incidental thereto, including travel to and from swim meets or other scheduled activities. By making this agreement, any claims, rights, or causes of action that Participant, Parent, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family may have are hereby waived, released, and relinquished, and Participant, Parent, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family does so release on behalf of Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.

Parent and Participant also hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless and release the Swim League, its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, other participants, sponsors, owners, or lessors of the premises where the activity takes place, and Tri-County Aquatic League from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages that the Parent, Participant or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family, may suffer caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the above-referenced parties.

Parent and Participant also agree to reimburse any of the above-referenced parties for any damages those parties are compelled to pay arising from any such claims, demands, actions, or causes of action by Parent, Participant, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND SIGN IT WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTENT AND SIGNIFICANCE. 

SWIMMING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE RISKS AND DANGERS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS, AND DEATH. THESE RISKS AND DANGERS MAY BE CAUSED BY THE PARTICIPANT’S OWN ACTIONS OR INACTIONS, THE ACTIONS OF OTHERS PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITY, AND THE CONDITIONS IN WHICH THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE.

Parent and Participant understand the nature of swimming activities and the Participant’s experience and capabilities and believe the Participant to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. Consequently, the Parent agrees to allow the Participant to participate in the Tri-County Aquatic League’s swimming events (hereinafter “Swim League”) 2025 summer swim league program. In consideration of being permitted to participate, compete, observe, or in any way engage in swimming activity in the Swim League, Parent and Participant waive, release and relinquish all claims for liability and causes of action, including personal injury, property damage, or wrongful death occurring to Participant, Parent or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family arising out of participation in Swim League activities, the sport of swimming and/or activities incidental thereto, including travel to and from swim meets or other scheduled activities. By making this agreement, any claims, rights, or causes of action that Participant, Parent, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family may have are hereby waived, released, and relinquished, and Participant, Parent, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family does so release on behalf of Participant’s heirs, executors, administrators and assigns.

Parent and Participant also hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and hold harmless and release the Swim League, its administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, other participants, sponsors, owners, or lessors of the premises where the activity takes place, and Tri-County Aquatic League from all liability, claims, demands, losses or damages that the Parent, Participant or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family, may suffer caused or alleged to be caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence of the above-referenced parties.

Parent and Participant also agree to reimburse any of the above-referenced parties for any damages those parties are compelled to pay arising from any such claims, demands, actions, or causes of action by Parent, Participant, or any other member of Parent or Participant’s family.

I HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND SIGN IT WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE OF ITS CONTENT AND SIGNIFICANCE.