TAMUG Varsity Sailing Team Signup Sheet
Please send following information to Coach (colemang@tamug.edu) or Dr. Estes:
Name:
Weight:
Phone:
Credit-hours this semester:
Email address:
GPA Semester: GPA Cumulative:
Major:
Formal Name (i.e., as it would appear on a
“varsity letter”):
Expected graduation year:
Student ID number:
Hometown:
Birthdate:
Class Schedule: Indicate with an “X” the days that you WILL ATTEND practice (you may legitimately
miss practice due to class or work conflicts). Note that you should attend practice despite having class till
4pm (indicate as “Late” arrival) or having a class starting at 6pm (indicate as “Early” departure)
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Reason for attending TAMUG:
Reason for joining the Sailing Team:
List any health concerns of which the coach or advisor should be aware:
To complete registration with TAMUG Sailing Team, REGISTER or EDIT ELIGIBILITY with the
Intercollegiate Sailing Association (ICSA). Indicate this is completed by circling YES
http://www.collegesailing.org/directory/individual
Complete a student waiver found on the TAMUG Sailing Team website:
www.tamug.edu/sail
Sailing Team Guidelines:
1. Practice is mandatory, with the exception of school conflicts. “If we sail depends” on the weather,
but you should show up every day because there is always work to be done.
2. Team priorities are: School and Work first, Sailing second, Social Life third.
3. Maintain a GPA of 2.0 cumulative, school comes first.
4. If you know there is a weekend that you will not be available to sail, let the coach know as soon as
possible. Also, your individual request to sail is always welcome.
5. If you are not able to attend a regatta, it is your responsibility to find a replacement!
6. As a member of the Team, each person is a representative at all times, regardless of the
circumstances.
7. In addressing grievances and concerns for the welfare of the Team, the following chain of command
should be followed: those involved, the senior person or the captains, the coach or advisor and
lastly Student Life Office.
8. No member of the team shall use, either on or off the water, during the hours of competition (24
hours prior until completion or return), any controlled substance including, but not limited to,
marijuana and alcoholic beverages
9. When traveling to regattas the team will travel and lodge as a team
10. The Buddy system: when sailing out to the bayou always sail out with another boat; don’t go by
yourself.
11. Swim test is required before sailing; Everyone must wear a lifejacket
12. All boats are open for use during practice but are not available for general recreation
13. The coach boat should be the first boat in and the last boat out.
14. Always have a senior person in charge designated by Coach
15. Be familiar with the Sailing Operating Procedures
16. Sailing is fun! Be “GLAD TO BE HERE”
PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS FORM
THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
1. In consideration for receiving permission to participate in TAMUG Sailing Club/Team
(herein referred to as ACTIVITY), which is sponsored by the Texas A&M System (herein
referred to as SPONSOR), a component member of The Texas A&M University System, I hereby
RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO HOLD
HARMLESS for any and all purposes SPONSOR, The Texas A&M University System, the Board of
Regents for The Texas A&M University System, and their officers, servants, agents, volunteers, or
employees (herein referred to as RELEASEES) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS,
DEMANDS, OR INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me while participating in such
activity, or traveling to or from such activity, or while on the premises owned or leased by RELEASEES,
including injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of RELEASEES. I acknowledge there may
be physically strenuous activities. I know of no medical reason why I should not participate.
2. I am fully aware that there are inherent risks involved with ACTIVITY, including but not limited
to property damage, bodily injury and death, and I choose to voluntarily participate in said activity with
full knowledge that said activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME
FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY,
INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me as a result of participating in said activity including
injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of RELEASEES. I further agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the RELEASEES for any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney’s
fees that may occur as a result of my participation in said activity.
3. I understand that RELEASEES do not maintain any insurance policy covering all circumstances
arising from my participation in this activity or any event related to that participation. As such, I am
aware that I should review my personal insurance coverage.
4. It is my express intent that this Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless shall bind
the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal
representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Texas.
5. In signing this Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless, I acknowledge and
represent that I have read the foregoing Covenant Not to Sue and Agreement to Hold Harmless,
understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or
inducements apart from the foregoing agreement that has been reduced to writing have been made. I
execute this document for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the
same, now and in the future.
SIGNED this
day of
, 20____.
Participant Signature: __________________________________________
Printed Name: _________________________________________________
Parent or Legal Guardian Signature: ______________________________
(If Participant is under 18 years old)
Parent or Legal Guardian Printed Name: ______________________________
(If Participant is under 18 years old)
Witness Signature: __________________________________________
Witness Printed Name:________________________________________