Assumption of Risk – As the parent or guardian of the registered minor or dependent or as myself, I assume full responsibility for the decision for my child/dependent to participate in Irvine Village Tennis activites. I also assume full responsibility for the decision for myself/spouse to participate in Irvine Village Tennis programs. I acknowledge that participation by myself and/or my dependent(s) in the activities listed above may entail known and unanticipated risks, which could result in physical injury, death or property damage. I understand that such risks cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. These risks may also occur as a result of my dependent(s) or my own actions, inactions or negligence, as well as actions, inactions or negligence of others, weather conditions, condition of equipment, condition of the facilities and grounds, natural disaster, national disaster, and any first aid emergency treatment which may be administered. When playing be aware of surrounding objects including but not limited to, the nets, net posts, light poles, fencing, etc. You must be aware of your surroundings and take the utmost caution while you are on the court regardless of whether you are playing or observing. Make certain you are able to stop before running into an object. There may also be other risks that are not foreseeable at this time.
Release – As part of the consideration for myself and/or my dependent(s) participating in the activity identified above, I release, discharge, and hold harmless Irvine Village Tennis, and any director, officer, employee, or any person acting in any capacity on their behalf from all demands, causes of action, suits contracts, agreements, obligations, covenants, defenses, costs, liabilities and judgments, whatsoever, known or unknown, suspected or unsuspected, in contract or in tort, in law or in equity, which I might have against Irvine Village Tennis, arising from my child/dependent’s participation in the Programs.
Waiver and Indemnification – I hereby waive all claims and demands against Irvine Village Tennis for any loss, damage, injury (including death) or claim of any kind arising from, related to or caused by myself or my dependent’s participation in the Programs and agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless Irvine Village Tennis from all loss, liability, damages, costs, and expenses (including actual attorney’s fees) arising from or related to same.
Photography/Video - In permitting myself/my dependent(s) to participate, I understand that myself/my dependent(s) photograph/video may appear in publicity or brochures marketing Irvine Village Tennis programs. I understand that there are no rights granted to me or my dependents to inspect or approve photographs/video prior to publication.
Lesson Policies - Wear proper athletic clothing (no jeans). Wear proper tennis shoes. Silence cell phones and place them off to the side of the court preferably in a bag during class. Behavior that detracts from the class (including, but not limited to dangerous behavior, bullying, language, etc.) will not be tolerated and will result in removal from class without refund. Parents or Guardians please arrive no later than 5 minutes after class ends to pick up your child(ren). If you arrive more than 5 minutes late and the instructor is forced to wait for you to arrive, you will be charged the private lesson rate by the minute. This fee will be payable directly to the instructor. Minimum class participation is 3. If a class enrollment is smaller than 3 the class may be cancelled (and a refund or credit issued), it may be combined with another class. The instructor also has the discretion to shorten the duration of the class by up to 1/2 the time.
Missed Classes/Other Policies – No make ups allowed for missed classes. No exceptions. There will also be no refunds for missed classes. No exceptions. If an instructor cancels a class for any other reason a credit for future classes will be issued. No prorations for missed classes.
Refunds - Unless otherwise stated there are no refunds for any tennis classes, private lessons, monthly enrollments, academy classes, camps, etc. no exceptions.
Exceptions:
Tennis Camps - Full refund less 10% up to two weeks before camp start date (the 10% covers our processing fees) or you can choose a credit and we will return 100% as an account credit or credit for future classes. 50% refund up to one week before camp start date, or you can choose a credit and we will return 100% as an account or credit for future classes. No refunds will be processed within 1 week of camp start date, no exceptions.
Special Events (Tournaments, Round Robins, etc.) - Full refund less 10% up to two weeks before event start date (the 10% covers our processing fees) or you can choose a credit and we will return 100% as an account credit or credit for future classes. 50% refund up to one week before event start date. No refunds will be processed within 1 week of event start date, no exceptions.
Cancellations Due to Bad Weather - If weather forces a cancellation of a class/lesson you will be notified by text or email. Please keep an eye on your messages and make sure our do not go to your spam. For cancelled tennis classes a credit will be issued to your account. There will be no refunds to your original form of payment for bad weather cancellations. No exceptions. Tennis drop ins will be rescheduled to the next available class and can be rescheduled further by using the link in your “appointment rescheduled” email. Private lessons for both tennis and pickleball will be rescheduled to a time that works for both the client and instructor. Please contact your instructor directly.
Term - I have read this Agreement and agree to be bound by its terms. This Agreement shall be effective for all tennis/pickleball programs/classes in which I and/or my dependent participates.