Volunteer Registration

CODE OF CONDUCT

Thank you for registering with PASS. By registering to be a volunteer you are in agreement to the following PASS rules and regulations as set forth by the PASS officers and Board of Directors.
PASS serves the Greater Spokane and Inland Empire region with the highest levels of integrity and professionalism. It is PASS’s responsibility that the "Code of Conduct" is made clear to those who participate in our programs as players/participants, parents, coaches/instructors, and volunteers. At the time of registration, all participants, coaches/instructors and volunteers (aka Buddies) must agree to the PASS Code of Conduct.

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PASS Code of Conduct: Participation in playing sports, coaching for a team, instructing art camp or volunteering with a participant sponsored by PASS is a privilege. To ensure a positive experience for all involved, this Code of Conduct shall be enforced. Violation in anyway of this privilege may result in suspensions.

Coaches and Volunteers (aka Buddy) Role and Responsibility:

1. Arrive on time (or early) and prepared for the session.
2. Be respectful of all participants, parents, and coaches/volunteers.
3. Teach skills to challenge and increase the ability of individual players.
4. Take personal responsibility to improve your coaching/volunteering skills and ability.
5. Exhibit good sportsmanship and character.
6. Speak kind words, be firm when needed, and when in doubt seek help from the on-site PASS Coordinator.
7. Always notify the PASS Coordinator in advance if you will be unable to show up for a session!
8. Never leave the area with a participant.
9. Do not give participants anything to eat! Many participants have medical conditions or severe allergies.
10. Always cheer your participant on!

PASS Player Role and Responsibility:

1. Respect your teammates/other participants, coach, and volunteers
2. Follow the Golden Rule: Treat others the way you would like to be treated.
3. Have FUN!

Parents Role and Responsibility:

1. Allow your child to participate with their volunteer and group coach/instructor. This is a time for us to give back to you and let you sit back, talk to other parents, while enjoying watching your participant have fun!
2. Please have your participant ready for indoor or outdoor activities, depending on the season and program.
3. Please notify the PASS Coordinator if you will be unable to attend a session.
4. Please stay in the area in case of a medical emergency and to assist your participant in their bathroom needs.

CONCUSSION INFORMATION & WAIVER

A concussion is a brain injury and all brain injuries are serious. They are caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head, or by a blow to another part of the body with the force transmitted to the head. They can range from mild to severe and can disrupt the way the brain normally works. Even though most concussions are mild, all concussions are potentially serious and may result in complications including prolonged brain damage and death if not recognized and managed properly. In other words, even a "ding" or a bump on the head can be serious. You can’t see a concussion and most sports concussions occur without loss of consciousness. Signs and symptoms of concussion may show up right after the injury or can take hours or days to fully appear. If your child reports any symptoms of concussion, or if you notice the symptoms or signs of concussion yourself, seek medical attention right away.

Symptoms:

• Headaches
• "Pressure in head"
• Nausea or vomiting
• Neck pain
• Balance problems or dizziness
• Blurred, double, or fuzzy vision
• Sensitivity to light or noise
• Feeling sluggish or slowed down
• Feeling foggy or groggy
• Drowsiness
• Change in sleep patterns
• Amnesia
• "Don’t feel right"
• Fatigue or low energy
• Sadness
• Nervousness or anxiety
• Irritability
• More emotional
• Confusion
• Concentration or memory problems (forgetting game plays)
• Repeating the same question/comment

What you may observe in someone who is suffering from a concussion:

Appears dazed

Vacant facial expression

Confused about assignment

Forgets plays

Is unsure of game, score, or opponent

Moves clumsily or displays incoordination

Answers questions slowly

Slurred speech

Shows behavior or personality changes

Can’t recall events prior to hit

Seizures or convulsions

Any change in typical behavior or personality

Loses consciousness

MEDIA RELEASE

PASS publishes in print, electronic or video format the likeness or image of you for official publications. I agree to allow photographs related to myself in PASS activities to be used by the organization to help promote its mission. I understand PASS owns rights to any and all photographs of which I may be a part of.

Release of all Claims against PASS

In consideration of permission granted by myself to participate in PASS sports and social activities, I, the coach/instructor, volunteer (aka Buddy) hereby release and discharge PASS, its officers, representatives, coaches/instructors, and fellow volunteers (aka Buddies) from all claims, demands, actions, judgments, and executions which I/myself or child or parent or guardian ever had, now has, or may have, or which I/myself or child or parent or guardian's heirs, executors, administrators or assigns may have or claim to have, against PASS its officers, representatives, coaches/instructors/volunteers, their successors or assigns, for all personal injuries, known or unknown to myself/child/ward, and injuries to property, real or personal, caused by, or arising out of, the above described sports activity. I, Myself/Parent/Guardian, have read this release and understand all its terms. I execute it voluntarily and with full knowledge of its significance.