Terms of Service & Participation

Effective Date: April 5, 2026

Agreement

These terms include participation waivers, the adult code of conduct, photo and media release, and the refund policy. By registering a participant and completing onboarding, you (the parent or guardian) acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by the following. If you do not agree, do not register or complete onboarding.

League waiver and permissions

Permission to participate

I, the parent/guardian of the registered participant, hereby acknowledge that my child is in good general health and I give my approval for my child to participate in any and all Panthers Junior Football & Cheer Association, Inc. (PJRCA) activities, including transportation to and from the activities by a licensed driver with proof of insurance.

Intent to inform

I acknowledge that I am fully aware of the potential dangers of participation in any sport and I fully understand that participation in football may result in SERIOUS INJURIES, PARALYSIS, PERMANENT DISABILITY AND/OR DEATH. Furthermore, I fully acknowledge and understand that protective equipment does not prevent all participant injuries, and therefore I do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless the (PJRCA) and any and all directors, organizers, sponsors, supervisors, coaches, participants, and persons transporting the above named participant to and from activities, from any claim arising out of any injury to my/our child whether the result of negligence or for any other cause.

Emergency medical authorization

I hereby grant my permission for any and all emergency medical/dental treatment and/or first aid to be administered to my child/participant, including authorizing any medical treatment facility/hospital to administer emergency treatment, for any illness/injury/accident resulting from participation in any and all (PJRCA) activities.

Insurance disclosure

I am aware that the (PJRCA) carries group accident insurance, which is considered secondary or excess for medical purposes to any and all valid insurance I possess is considered primary insurance. Furthermore, I agree to notify in writing my head coach and the (PJRCA) of any medical claim as a result of participation in (PJRCA) activities as soon as reasonably possible. I understand that any registration fee paid does not constitute a direct premium for insurance and that a deductible(s) may apply.

I hereby stipulate that I have read, fully understand, and voluntarily agree to all of the above.

Adult code of conduct

In order to uphold the goals of FZNJPFP and ensure that all participants have the benefit of a safe and fun learning environment, all parents, guardians and other adults and attendees of FZNJPFP events, including but not limited to practices, competitions, and ceremonies, must behave accordingly in a respectful, courteous and sportsmanlike manner at all times. I am aware of the rules of conduct and resulting disciplinary actions in the FZNJPFP By-Laws, including but not limited to those listed here:

  • Unsportsmanlike conduct (including but not limited to, being under the influence of alcohol, foul language, and/or negative remarks or actions toward an opponent) by coaches, players, parents/fans during a game will not be tolerated! Results for unsportsmanlike by parents and fans will result in 15-yard penalty on the first offense and/or ejection depending on each circumstance; immediate ejection of offender for second offense.
  • If a parent/fan is ejected, he/she will leave the event area immediately and will not attend the next scheduled game.
  • Unsportsmanlike conduct (including but not limited to, being under the influence of alcohol, foul language, and/or negative remarks or actions toward team members, parents, and/or coaches) during a practice will not be tolerated! And you may be ejected from the next scheduled game.
  • Parents/fans will not enter the playing field at any time. Failure to comply will result in their immediate ejection from the event area and a 15-yard penalty.
  • Anyone using language or action which threatens personal, physical harm upon a coach, player, parent/fan, and/or official, or the personal belongings of a coach player, parent/fan, and/or official will result in the offender's immediate ejection from the event area. The offender will not attend any football games for the remainder of the season.
  • Any weapons in the event area will result in the immediate ejection of the offender and the offender will not be allowed to return to the event area for the remainder of the season.

Rules & regulations

I hereby understand and acknowledge that as a parent/guardian of a FZNJPFP participant it is my responsibility to comply with all rules and regulations stipulated, adopted or recognized by FZNJPFP including but not limited to the Adult Code of Conduct. Any non-compliance with any and all rules and regulations may be cause for discipline and/or dismissal of my child/the participant, myself, and/or any spectators or other persons affiliated with the registered participant.

I hereby stipulate that I have read, fully understand, and voluntarily agree to all of the above.

Photo & media release

I grant to FZN Jr Panthers Football, its representatives and volunteers the right to take photographs of me and my property in connection with my child playing football.

I authorize FZN Jr Panthers Football, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically.

I agree that FZN Jr Panthers Football may use such photographs of me with or without my name and for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising, and web content.

Refunds

REFUNDS will NOT be granted after the first week of practice.

I hereby stipulate that I have read, fully understand, and voluntarily agree to all of the above.

Contact

If you have questions about these terms, contact us at:

FZN Jr. Panthers

504 Deer Brook Dr

O'Fallon, MO 63366

[email protected]