Cassel Hills Piranhas

I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian for my child(ren). I hereby give my permission for any supervisor, coach or other team administrator associated with the Cassel Hills Piranhas to seek and give appropriate medical attention for our child(ren) in the event of accident, injury, illness. I will be responsible for any and all costs associated with any necessary medical attention and/or treatment.

I hereby waive, release and forever discharge Cassel Hills Piranhas and associated supervisor, coach or other team administrator from all rights and claims for damages, injury, loss to person or property which may be sustained or occur during participation in Cassel Hills Piranhas activities, whether or not damages or loss is due to negligence. I hereby acknowledge that my children is (are) physically fit and capable of participation in all Swim Team activities.

By registering my child(ren) with the Cassel Hills Piranhas, I agree to participate (or allow my child(ren) and family members to participate) in the Cassel Hills Piranhas, and hereby release Cassel Hills Piranhas, its directors, officers, agents, coaches, and employees from liability for any injury that might occur to myself (or to my child(ren) and family members) while participating in the Cassel Hills Piranhas program, including travel to and from training sessions, swim meets or other scheduled team activities.

I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the above mentioned organizations and/or individuals, their agents and/or employees, against any and all liability for personal injury, including injuries resulting in death to me, my child(ren) and/or other family members, or damage to my property, the property to my child(ren) and/or other family members, or both, while I (or my child(ren) or family members) participating in the Cassel Hills Piranhas program.

Please take a moment to review the Lindsay's Law video and infosheet, courtesy of the Ohio Department of Health:

YouTube | Lindsay's Law Parent Info

ODH | Lindsay's Law | Parent-Guardian Infosheet

I agree that I have reviewed the Lindsay's Law information with my child athlete(s).

Please note: Checking the box below constitutes an electronic signature that you agree with the above statement, per Ohio Revised Code 1306.06.

Cassel Hills Piranhas Weather Policy for Team Practice:

• Temperature below 60 degrees: we will conduct practice, but will not get in the water. Bring shoes and clothing appropriate for dry land training.
• Practice will not be cancelled for light rain.
• If radar suggests bad weather, we will not cancel practice until the weather actually turns dangerous. If you are not comfortable with the outlook, it is your decision to come or not.
• Practice will be cancelled only if thunder/lightning are in the area or rains are too heavy to safely be in the pool.
• Cassel Hills Pool staff have the right to close the pool at any time during a regular practice if conditions are not safe.
• It is not Cassel Hills Piranhas responsibility to determine if driving conditions are safe. It is our job to determine if it is safe to swim in the pool only. If we are having practice, it is your responsibility to determine if it is safe for you or your child to drive to practice.
• In the event we have to cancel or shorten a practice, a team text or SwimTopia Mobile alert will be sent as soon as the decision is made. Every effort will be made to send the communication as early as possible.
• The team's preferred weather forecast app is Apple Weather.

Each family is responsible for working 8 volunteer meet halves over the course of the season. Each position is recorded and verified by the Volunteer Coordinator. Please sign up for your work positions on the team website as soon as possible. To learn more about volunteer expectations please attend our team open house.

Examples of ways to fulfill volunteer requirement:
• Mom works one half of every meet, including both halves of one meet;
• Dad works both halves of four meets;
• both Mom and Dad work two positions for two whole meets.

A $200 conditional volunteer fee is required from all families. If your family is unable to work any of the 8 required volunteer shifts, the deposit money will be used to hire someone to work. At the end of the season, each family will receive a pro-rated refund amount reflecting $25 for each shift they have worked.

IMPORTANT: New for 2025, we have instituted a new no-call no-show policy for missed volunteer shifts. Details may be found on the Policies page under the About menu. Please ensure that you let us know if you will be unable to perform a shift you've already signed up for!

Please note: If paying through the website instead of by check, you will see a "Total Amount To Be Approved" that is higher than "Total Amount Due". This is to indicate the conditional pre-approval of the Volunteer Fee. This extra amount WILL NOT be charged if volunteer hours are met. If paying via check, please provide a separate check to our treasurer to hold for the volunteer fee. These checks will be returned to you at the end of the season if they are not needed, or cashed and a pro-rated refund check issued if you do not meet your 8-shift volunteering requirement.

Additional note: Volunteer fees and requirements do not apply to families who only register children for Assisted Swim (see the Athlete Groups section for more info). Assisted Swim events occur at the beginning of each meet, so we do not require parents of assisted swimmers to stay and work a shift that would require them to stay longer than necessary. If this applies to you, you will NOT be charged a volunteer fee at the end of the season, regardless of what shows on your "Total Amount To Be Approved" line at checkout.

Please see the "Volunteering FAQ" section of our website for more information on how this works and why we do this.

Parent and Swimmer Code of Conduct
The Southern Ohio Swim League (“SOSL”) is a summer recreational swim league comprised of the
following clubs: Cardinal Hill Cardinals, Cassell Hill Piranhas, Germantown Gators, Idle Hour Sailfish,
Miamisburg Barracudas, Preble County Stingrays, West Carrollton Waves(Collectively referred to as the
“Clubs”). The Clubs expect the following from the swimmers, parents, coaches:

Hard Work * Good Sportsmanship * Integrity * Teamwork * Professionalism * Respect for Others

The following Code of Conduct is a general outline of the behavior participating swimmers, coaches, and
parents are expected to follow at all times. The Code of Conduct cannot address all possible situations,
and therefore, the coaches and disciplinary action committee have discretion in disciplining behavior
that is disruptive and/or unlawful, whether displayed at practice, meet, or other team function:

AS A SWIMMER, I PROMISE THAT:
1. I will listen to the coaches, and I will not disrupt the team meetings, practices, or team functions.
2. I will not use profanity.
3. I will not physically or verbally abuse another swimmer, coach, official, parent, or volunteer, including, but not limited to sexual harassment of any kind.
4. I will display respect and professionalism to all involved in the sport, including not engaging in any unsportsmanlike conduct, such as taunting, with any opponent, coach, official, parent, volunteer, or spectator.
5. I will not misuse or damage equipment, the facility, or other peoples’ personal property.
6. I will not use illegal drugs, tobacco, or alcohol.
7. I will follow the rules of the Club at which practices, events, or meets are taking place.

I understand that failure to comply with these rules will subject me to immediate contact of my parents and disciplinary action as deemed appropriate by the coach and/or disciplinary action committee. I understand that failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action, included, but not limited to the following: a verbal warning, removal from practice(s) and/or current/future meet(s), suspension or expulsion from team.

AS A PARENT, I PROMISE THAT:
1. I will support the values of Good Sportsmanship, Hard Work, Integrity, Respect for Others, Professionalism, and Teamwork during practices, meets and other swimming events and in my dealings with all coaches, swimmers, officials, volunteers, and parents.
2. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship by maintaining control and will conduct myself in a manner that earns the respect of my child, other swimmers, parents, coaches, officials, and volunteers at all practices and meets. I understand that criticizing, name-calling, use of abusive language or gestures directed towards coaches, officials, volunteers, team and league Board members and any participating swimmer and/or parent of a swimmer is considered unsportsmanlike, and is not permissible and may result in both me and my child(ren) facing disciplinary action.
3. I will maintain self-control at all times.
4. Any form of sexual harassment will not be tolerated, and will be reported if seen or heard about by other members of the team.
5. I will discuss any concerns that arise with a coach and/or board member at a proper time so as not to interrupt a practice or meet.
6. NO CAMERAS ALLOWED BEHIND THE STARTING BLOCKS AT ANY TIME

I understand that failure to comply with these rules may result in disciplinary action, included, but not limited to the following: a verbal warning, removal from practice(s), and/or meet(s).

Disciplinary action teams would be as follows:
Intra-team issues will be handled by coach and team board members of the respective Club.
Dual Squad issues arising during meet will be handled by 2 board members of each Club.
Championship issues arising during meet would be handled by one board member of each Club.

Note: A printed, signed copy of this form will be required before athletes are allowed to participate in team activites.

As part of the Cassel Hills Piranhas Swim Team communication process, the team maintains a web site and social media account(s) and periodically posts photos or information to them. The team does not post demographic information (name or contact information) in conjunction with these photos. To facilitate our ability to promote the Swim Team and generate interest in the community in the Swim Team, we require that families agree to allow the Swim Team to post photos of swim meets or other swim team functions which may include swimmers or family members. By agreeing to this waiver and submitting registration(s), you agree to the following:

1. I hereby authorize the use of still photographs taken at swim meets or other swim team functions. I recognize these photos may be posted on the team website, Facebook, or other social media outlet, or used by news media in covering swimming events.
2. I understand that no personal demographic information will be posted on the team web site in conjunction with these photos.
3. I understand that neither my swimmer(s) nor I will receive payment or other compensation for the use of such photos.
4. I authorize the Swim Team to use our contact information in a team roster. This team roster will not be posted on the team web site or social media, and will only be used to facilitate team, meet, and/or league functions.
5. I hereby release the Swim Team from any and all liability in connection with the above said uses and purposes.