Lake Hills Splashers

One family member (or guardian) must volunteer at each meet your athlete is participating in. A $100 penalty *can* be charged at the end of the season if you were needed and did not help. 

NOTE: This conditional fee is only a “pre-authorization.” You will see it as a line item, but it will NOT be charged at this time. 

(Season-long coordinator roles and committee leaders are exempt from additional volunteering, but this fee is still authorized to be charged if they do not fulfill their role as expected.)

Please read carefully before signing. This is a Release of Liability and Waiver of Certain Legal Rights.

By registering my child(ren) with the Lake Hills Splashers Swim Team, I agree to participate (or allow my child(ren) to participate) in the Lake Hills Splashers Swim Team, a member of the Austin Hills Swim League, and hereby release Lake Hills Splashers and Austin Hills Swim League, its directors, officers, agents, coaches, and employees from liability for any injury that might occur to myself (or to my child(ren) while participating in the Lake Hills Splashers Swim Team 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) participate in the Lake Hills Splashers Swim Team program.

Austin Hills Swim League (AHSL) Policy Statement

1. Youth League Eligibility
   The Austin Hills Swim League (AHSL) is a youth organization dedicated to promoting swimming among young athletes. To participate in AHSL events, swimmers must be under the age of 18. Any swimmer who reaches their 18th birthday during the season will be ineligible to continue participating from that date forward, regardless of the age-up date.
2. Prohibition of Tech Suits
   To ensure fair competition, focus on skill development, and minimize costs for families, AHSL prohibits the use of tech suits at all meets. Swimmers must adhere to this rule to participate in league events.
3. Demonstrated Skills Requirement
   Swimmers must demonstrate proficiency at practice before competing in breaststroke, butterfly, and individual medley events during meets. This ensures a safe learning environment for the swimmers and helps with meet operations.
4. Photography Restrictions
   In compliance with SafeSport guidelines, photography is strictly prohibited behind the starting blocks or at the ends of the pool. This policy is in place to protect the privacy and safety of all swimmers.
5. Stroke Judge and Video Review Acknowledgment
   AHSL recognizes the importance of stroke judges in maintaining fair competition. The league does not permit the use of video review to contest decisions made by stroke judges. All participants and their families must acknowledge and respect the authority of stroke judges during competitions.

I give permission for any photographer working or volunteering on behalf of and authorized by the Lakehills Splashers Swim Team (hereafter "The Photographers") to take photographs of myself and my child(ren) in connection with Lakehills Splashers related activities. I authorize The Photographers to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically without further compensation to me. Use includes, but is not limited to, website, photo sharing site and printed promotional material for the Lakehills Splashers and/or the Austin Hills Swim League.

I agree that The Photographers and the Lakehills Splashers Swim Team may use such photographs of myself or my child(ren) without the name identified, for any lawful purpose, including for example such purposes as publicity, illustration, advertising and web content.

AHSL League Required Information

Concussions are a risk in all sports including swimming. It is important to understand the signs and symptoms of concussions and what to do in case of a concussion. Please notify your team president of any signs of concussion and contact and your doctor.

Please refer to the Concussion Information handout on the ahsl.swimtopia.com league website for more information.

The team has taken enhanced health and safety measures – for staff members, swimmers and volunteers. You must follow all posted and verbal instructions while participating. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to illness and possible death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and guests with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable. By participating, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.

We cannot prevent you (or your child(ren)) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while participating in summer league events. It is not possible to protect against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to participate in summer league swimming activities, you may be exposing yourself to and or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN SUMMER LEAGUE SWIMMING, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND FOREVER RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS AUSTIN HILLS SWIM LEAGUE, AND ALL PARTICIPATING TEAMS, AND POOL/FACILITY OWNERS, AND EACH OF THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, VOLUNTEERS OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIMS INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, DISEASE OR PROPERTY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE AND GIVE UP ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE TO SEEK DAMAGES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, IN CONNECTION WITH EXPOSURE, INFECTION, AND/OR SPREAD OF COVID-19 RELATED TO PARTICIPATION IN THIS ACTIVITY.