Team Challenge Course
PRE-COURSE ORIENTATION
The purpose of the LSCC Team Challenge Course is to provide a unique format for leadership training and
teambuilding for students, staff and the local community. Skills such as communication, cooperation,
conflict resolution and caring can be illustrated and experienced through course activities. The course is
designed to be fun, challenging and promote teambuilding while improving group dynamics and leadership
skills.
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
A low ropes course is a series of problem-solving experiences that physically engage teams to develop and
execute a plan. The LSCC Team Challenge Course features 8 activity areas with both static and movable
structures. The challenges are low to the ground and require everyone in the group to be involved.
GENERAL POLICIES and PROCEDURES
What to wear:
-Comfortable, loose clothing (long pants recommended)
-Tennis or athletic shoes (sandals/flip-flops not allowed)
-Watches, dangling jewelry, earrings, and rings must be removed
What to bring:
-Water bottle
-Bug spray
-Desire to be challenged and positive attitude
EXPECTATIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS:
-Each participant is required to complete and sign a Participant Release form, prior to beginning the program. (A parent
signature is required for participants under the age of 18.)
-The ropes course is designed to challenge individuals both mentally and physically. Participants are asked inform their
facilitator of any special physical or mental considerations prior to beginning the challenges.
-This is an outdoor course and participants will be exposed to the natural environment including sun, heat and bugs.
Participants should plan accordingly and take appropriate precautions. Please take note of the recommended clothing.
Participants with non-recommended footwear or clothing will not be allowed to participate for safety reasons.
- LSCC Team Challenge Course facilitators follow a policy of “Challenge by Choice.” If at any time a participant feels
uncomfortable with the challenge being presented he or she is asked to be willing to communicate that to the facilitator.
-Anyone under the influence of any chemical substance or alcohol will not be allowed to participate.
If you have any questions please contact the Student Life Office at 323-3650
Lake-Sumter Community College
Team Challenge Course
Acknowledgment of Risk FORM
Participants Name___________________________________________ Program____________________________________
The Team Challenge Courses involves activities in which risk is greater than most people encounter in
their day-to-day routine. I am voluntarily participating in activities that may vary with the seasons,
environment and requests of group leaders but often include walking on suspended cables, swinging on
suspended ropes as well as being lifted, carried, or passed by my fellow group members in a tree-covered
terrain under the guidance of trained LSCC personnel.
I understand that these types of activities carry risk of personal injury due to natural and man-made obstacles hazards and
environmental conditions. I understand, too, that although Lake-Sumter Community College has take precautions to provide
proper equipment, follows written safety procedures and trains facilitators for the course, it is impossible for Lake-Sumter
Community College to guarantee absolute safety. Also, I understand that I share and accept responsibility for safety on the
course.
I have accepted responsibility to verify with my physician that I have no physical or psychological problems that would
prohibit my participation in the course. I agree to comply with the instructions and directions of the LSCC staff members
and agree to abide by established LSCC rules and regulations while on the course.
I will make no claim against Lake-Sumter Community College, its employees, agents or contractors for any reason of
liability involving my injury or damage arising from my participation in this session. In no event will I hold liable, LakeSumter Community College, its agents nor contractors for injuries or damages resulting from the acts of another
participant of this session or other activities.
*If 18 years of age or older: I am 18 years of age or older and have carefully read this agreement and fully understand its
contents. I understand that during my participation with Lake-Sumter Community College I will be exposed to above-normal
risks.
Signature of Participant
Date
*If under 18 years of age: I (we) acknowledge that there can be no guarantee of absolute safety against risk and unforeseen
accident, as detailed above, and consent to the participation of the above named individual.
Signature of Parent/Guardian
Date
Medical Information
Name______________________________________ Phone__________________________________________
Address______________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________ State___________ Zip____________ DOB___________________________
Emergency Contact_____________________________________ Phone_________________________________
Please list any physical limitations, conditions or known allergies________________________________________
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