4th Annual Pro-Teen Tournament

Parental Consent & Release of Liability Form

The above referenced Pro/Teen Tournament will pair your minor son or daughter with a pro level bass angler for a day of fun and instruction in competitive bass fishing. The pro angler will supply the boat and determine all locations for fishing during the day. Pro anglers, tournament staff and sponsors are donating services, products and equipment for the benefit of your child. Consequently, we ask that you release any and all persons, businesses and organizations associated with this tournament from any liability for injury that your child might suffer while participating in this event.

Please be informed that bass boats are high performance water craft and, as such, there is always a risk of accident no matter how cautious the boat operator may be. Your child will be instructed to wear a suitable floatation lifevest at all times when the main engine of the boat is operating and all pro's will follow the usual boat operation rules that are required in high level Pro-Am bass tournaments. A copy of these rules are available at your request. Your child's pro will also provide additional safety instructions in response to any potentially dangerous situations that may develop during the day on the water. Such instructions will be limited to boat or fishing matters only and cannot guarantee the safety of your child. In the rare event that a minor refuses to cooperate with the safety instructions, the pro is instructed to return immediately to the launch site and the minor involved shall be disqualified from further participation.

There are additional risks while on the water that are not related to boat operation. Sunburn, heat stroke, dehydration, insect bites, side effects of medications (sunlight sensitivity, etc.) and allergy induced conditions like asthma. The pro boater is not responsible to provide your child with suitable instructions regarding such personal matters. Please provide your child with your instructions on these matters.

Before signing this consent and release document, please be informed that every effort will be made to ensure your child's safety but boating always includes some risks that simply can not be eliminated. If you have any questions, feel free to call Andy Cuccia at (925) 625-8055 for more information.

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I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor listed below. I have read and understand the information above. I authorize the minor below to participate in the Pro/Teen Tournament on July 28, 2002. I further understand that there are accident risks in this event that I am willing to accept on behalf of my child. I hereby release all pro bass anglers, tournament staff, sponsors and any other organization affiliated with this event from any liability associated with any injury that my child may experience.

Legal Name of Minor (please print)____________________________________________

Minor’s Age__________ Minor's Date of Birth_____________

Name of Parent/Legal Guardian (please print)____________________________________

Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian____________________________________________

Date_______________ Phone # _____________________________________________

Send form and $20. entry fee payable to Cooch’s Fishing

Before the deadline of July 13^th, 2002:

Pro-Teen Tournament

C/O Cooch's Fishing

1720 O'Hara Ave

Oakley, Calif. 94561