WHAT MOVES YOU?
A Program Designed by Youth (grade 4 to grade 12) to
Meet the Needs of Youth
through Youth Engagement
Become a leader through our
Cross-Age Peer Mentorship Program
The Youth Movement Project is dedicated to the promotion of skill- and health-related fitness to youth. It's our objective to develop these attributes in youth by way of physical training, cognitive exercises, and mindfulness strategies delivered in a safe environment. Youth, grades 4 to 12, will learn to respect each other and to strive to be their best by way of being challenged to deliver their best effort. Successes will be shared and celebrated by peers and leaders alike and youth will gain self-confidence as they develop a “can-do” attitude. We strongly believe that this positive attitude will translate into success at school, among friends and in the home.
In delivering our unique program in a safe, enjoyable and wholesome environment, we require that youth and parents/guardians conform to the following:
Fitness Attire
• Proper athletic attire must be worn while using the program location:
• Sneakers, socks, athletic pants/shorts, and t-shirts are considered appropriate attire.
• Shirts should cover full chest, back and lower torso area (no sport bras only).
• Jeans are not permitted.
• Bare feet or sandals are not permitted (except during certain group exercise classes).
• During winter months and rainy days, please bring a dry pair of shoes. The facility attendant on duty may deny access to the location if you do not have a dry pair of shoes.
• No exposed jewellery is permitted.
If you do not have the proper attire or need support purchasing it, please contact the Program Coordinator at ftnrymp@gmail.com.
Training
1. Training begins and ends on-time.
2. It is advised that all athletes be prepared to enter the gymnasium five (5) minutes before the commencement of their class.
3. Parents/Guardians are asked to meet their child promptly at the end of training.
4. Before the start of class, please ask your child if they need to use the restroom.
5. Gum, food and drinks are not permitted in class.
PARTICIPANT CONDUCT
Participants, their parents/guardians, friends or any others are expected to treat others in a fair and equitable manner and to be respectful and courteous to others.
The following behaviours by participants, their parents/guardians, friends or any others will not be tolerated and will lead to dismissal of the participants from the Youth Movement Project offered by the Greater Fort Town Area Charity, includes but is not limited to:
1. Any act considered being offensive under federal, provincial or municipal laws, or a violation of the Youth Movement Project’s Policies, Procedures, & Safety Protocols Manual.
2. Gross misconduct, inappropriate horseplay, theft, fighting, or any behaviour which may lead to property damage or which may affect the safety and well being of others
3. Wilful destruction of property (i.e. including that caused by inappropriate horseplay, fighting, etc.).
4. The wilful disabling of any smoke detector or tampering or interfering in any way with any fire alarm system to include causing a false fire alarm (by pulling the fire alarm handle) will result in disciplinary action against the perpetrator(s) which may include immediate dismissal from the Youth Movement Project.
5. A disregard of the program leader's instructions during class, being abusive, belligerent or in any way compromising the delivery of instruction to, or the enjoyment of the class by, other participants of the program.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
Assumption of risk: Participation in the Youth Movement Project offered by the Greater Fort Town Area Charity carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries. The specific risks vary from one activity to another, but the risks range from (1) minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, sprain and strains to (2) major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, heart attacks, and concussions, to (3) catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death.
Waiver of liability: In consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Youth Movement Project offered by the Greater Fort Town Area Charity, I, for myself, my heirs, personal representatives or assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Greater Fort Town Area Charity, its trustees, instructors, coaches, contractors, members, volunteers and agents from liability from any and all claims including the negligence of the Greater Fort Town Area Charity, its trustees, instructors, coaches, contractors, members, volunteers and agents, resulting in personal injury, accidents or illness (including death), and property loss arising from, but not limited to, participation in the programs offered through the Greater Fort Town Area Charity.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING
Acknowledgement of Understanding: I have read the policy and procedures, participation conduct, assumption of risks, and waiver of liability, fully understand its terms, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue. I acknowledge that I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature for this to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I, as the parent/guardian of this participant, have explained to my son/daughter the aforementioned stipulated conditions and their ramifications, and I consent to their participation in the Youth Movement Project offered by the Greater Fort Town Area Charity.
For a copy of the Youth Movement Project's Policies, Procedures, & Safety Protocols Manual, please click on the link.
