Bridgeport Catholic Academy is pleased to offer Cheerleading for grades Kindergarten (Registrant must be 5 by the end of the first trimester) through 8th grade.  BCA is committed to offering a Cheer program that will teach the fundamentals of the sport while fostering the development of commitment, teamwork and sportsmanship in the student athlete.

Players are required to attend practices and the scheduled games.

The Registration fee is $30 if the registrant already has a uniform.  If the registrant needs a new uniform, the fee is $90. The registration fee is due . Failure to submit the sports fee by 8/30/2019 may result in your child being ineligible to play on the team. If there is a family hardship, please contact the school principal for hardship information. It is our belief that every child should have the opportunity to participate in school sports, if they so choose to do so.

Players are expected to be in good academic standing at all times. Failure to do so may result in the player being ineligible to play. Teachers will contact parents and coaches with any concerns.

In an effort to continue providing a positive and rewarding experience for the students of BCA, parents will be required to fulfill service volunteer hours during the 2019/2020 Season.  Parent support is critical to the success of the entire sports program.

Coaches and other volunteers working with the teams are required to undergo a criminal background check and participate in an Archdiocese of Chicago mandated program. Student safety is of utmost importance.

Questions should be directed to: bcasports@bcachicago.org

EMERGENCY AUTHORIZATION: I, the undersigned parent or legal guardian of the registered player, a minor (“player”) hereby authorize each of the coaches, team parent, and/or other officials of Bridgeport Catholic Academy to act as my agents in the capacity of activity supervisors and vehicle drivers, and I authorize each of them to consent to medical, surgical or dental examination and/or treatment.

DISCLAIMER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER AND CONSENT AGREEMENTS

I warrant and acknowledge that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named player, a minor (“Player”), and on behalf of myself, Player and our heirs, assigns and next of kin, I hereby enter into the following agreements IN CONSIDERATION OF Player’s being able to participate in any way at practices, games or other activities (“EVENTS”) sanctioned by Bridgeport Catholic Academy (“BCA”).

DISCLAIMER, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND WAIVER: I acknowledge that participation in sports necessarily involves travel, contact with considerable force, and risk of severe, permanent physical injury including bruises, scrapes, strained, sprained or torn muscles, tendons or ligaments, broken bones, dislocation of joints, concussion, brain damage, nerve and spinal cord injury, paralysis and death. I WILLINGLY AND VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS. I willingly and voluntarily agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation and, if Player or I observe and concern in Player’s readiness for participation in the Events, I will remove him/her from participation and bring such concern to the attention of the nearest official immediately and also to the league officials as soon as possible thereafter.
I HEREBY RELEASE, DISCHARGE AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS, to the fullest extent permitted by law, Bridgeport Catholic Academy, its players, employees, volunteers, officials, sponsors and other representatives and any and all owners, lessors, lessees or other persons or entities allowing, permitting or authorizing the use of facilities by Bridgeport Catholic Academy and the agents, employees, officers and directors of said persons or entities (“RELEASEES”) from any and all claims, demands, costs, expenses and compensation arising out of or in any way related to an injury or other damages that may result to said participant or to members of my family or my household or individuals I invite or for whom I am otherwise responsible while participating in or present at any of the EVENTS, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.

I have read and understand the terms or I will do so before permitting Player to participate. For both internal and external use, I acknowledge the Bridgeport Catholic Academy may compile and use photographs of Player, and I consent to such uses and hereby waive all rights to approval and compensation.