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Register a player

One form, completed by a parent or legal guardian for each child. It covers the player’s details, medical information and all consents in four short steps.

Before you start, have these ready

✓ Player’s passport photo

A clear JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB.

✓ Your valid ID card

Photo or scan of the parent or guardian’s ID.

✓ Medical details

Any conditions, medication and your doctor’s contact.

✓ About 10 minutes

Read each consent in full, then tick to confirm.

The four steps: 1. Player → 2. Parent or guardian → 3. Medical → 4. Consents & agreements (parental consent and waiver, both codes of conduct, media consent, and your signature).

U-13 student-athlete registration

Player - Step 1 of 4

Player's full name

First

Last

Player's date of birth

Date

Time

Gender

Boy
Girl

Player's school

Current class / grade

Year of admission

State

Player's home address

Player's passport photograph

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JPG or PNG, up to 5 MB.

1. Parental consent & participation waiver

I agree to my child’s participation in this activity.
I confirm that I am the parent or legal guardian of the above-named Participant and that I have read and fully understood the contents of this document. I understand that by signing this document I am limiting my rights, including my right to bring a claim on my own and on the Participant’s behalf. I further acknowledge that I am signing this document freely and voluntarily.
By signing below, I agree that I have read and fully understand the contents of this document and that, prior to signing this document, I have asked any questions about this document that I feel I need to.
By signing this document, I agree that I am aware of the risks involved in the Participant’s participation at the Event, and that I am limiting my right to bring a claim and that I assume all responsibility for the Participant’s participation. I further acknowledge that I am signing this document freely and voluntarily.

Parents or guardians of players under the age of 18 are required to sign this form. In exchange for allowing the Participant to participate in NAFA events, you, as legal guardian, agree as follows:(1) Participation in the activities at the Event, which may include but is not limited to warm-up, training, demonstrations, practice, games, clinics, travel, and social events (referred to in this document as the “Activities”), may include participation in a full-contact sport and can be DANGEROUS. Therefore, such Activities require good health and fitness. By signing this document, you acknowledge this danger and are agreeing that the Participant’s health and fitness is good enough to participate in the Activities. If at any time you believe conditions at the Event to be unsafe, or you feel the Participant is no longer in good enough health, or fit enough, to participate, you agree to immediately discontinue his/her participation in the Activities.(2) Participation in the Activities is likely to expose the Participant to RISKS OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY, INCLUDING PERMANENT DISABILITY, PARALYSIS AND DEATH. Risks may arise out of contact and/or participation with other participants, spectators, equipment, field, facility and/or fixed objects; falls, collisions, rough play, and other mishaps; exposure to adverse weather conditions; flaws and defects in equipment and facilities; irregular field conditions; and/or poor field maintenance. Risks may be caused by your own actions, or inaction, the actions or inaction of other participants or of Us, and/or the condition of the facilities in which the Activities take place. Some risks cannot be predicted or controlled. By signing this document, you acknowledge these risks.(3) AN INHERENT RISK OF EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 EXISTS IN ANY PLACE WHERE PEOPLE ARE PRESENT. COVID-19 IS AN EXTREMELY CONTAGIOUS DISEASE THAT CAN LEAD TO SEVERE ILLNESS AND DEATH. ACCORDING TO GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS, SENIOR CITIZENS AND THOSE WITH UNDERLYING MEDICAL CONDITIONS ARE ESPECIALLY VULNERABLE. BY THE PARTICIPANT PARTICIPATING IN THE EVENT AND THE ACTIVITIES, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS RELATED TO EXPOSURE TO COVID-19.(4) To the extent permitted by applicable law, you agree, on behalf of the Participant and your representatives, not to hold any of Us responsible, including agreeing not to make a claim against any of Us, for any liabilities, losses, expenses (including medical expenses), damages (including any direct, indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages), legal fees and/or costs howsoever arising, including whether in tort (including negligence), statute and/or contract, as a result of or in connection with the Participant’s participation in the Event and the Activities, including:(4.1) For any personal injury or death because of the risks listed in paragraph 2 (e.g., poor field maintenance, flawed equipment, contact with other participants).(4.2) For any personal injury or death because of the risks listed in paragraph 3.(4.3) For any damage to, loss of, or theft of your property whilst the Participant participates in the Event.(5) Nothing in this document limits or excludes Our liability for death or personal injury caused by Our proven gross negligence as determined in a final non-appealable judgment by a court of competent jurisdiction.I understand that, while the adult officials will take every precaution to ensure that accidents do not happen, they cannot necessarily be held responsible for any loss, damage or injury caused to my child.Tick every box below to confirm.

2. Code of Conduct for Children

My child and I have read the Code of Conduct for Children, and my child agrees to follow it.

In playing American Football, I will:• Respect my coach and team-mates• Play fairly and be gracious in defeat• Shake hands with the other team and the referee at the end of the match• Ensure I am on time for training, matches and any other activities• Tell the team manager/coach about any injury or medical condition before or during activities• Not bully or start fights with others (doing hurtful things on purpose), like: using mean words to hurt others or spread rumours about them; excluding someone on purpose; using social media in a bad way – e.g. posting mean comments or photos on social media (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat or Twitter, etc.) to hurt or upset someone; cursing or swearing at someone; physically fighting and hurting others• Report bullying if I see it happening to others.In participating in American Football, I understand that I have the right to:• Have fun and develop my skills• Feel safe and happy• Be protected from bad behaviour, from adults or other children that make me feel uncomfortable or sad• Talk and be listened to, especially if I have concerns or do not feel safe• Know where to go for help or who to talk to if I am scared or worried about something• Be looked after if there is an accident or injury

3. Code of Conduct for Parents & Guardians

I have read the codes of conduct and acknowledge the need for my child to behave responsibly, and I agree to follow the Code of Conduct for Parents & Guardians.

As a parent/guardian, I will:• Encourage my child to play by the rules.• Promote my child’s participation in playing American Football.• Cooperate with and show appreciation and respect for staff, coaches, referees, volunteers and other players.• Be realistic and never exert undue pressure or expectations on my child or other children.• Praise effort and participation rather than focusing on performance and results.• Accept decisions made by match officials, behave responsibly on the side-lines and not use aggressive or abusive language with any player or official.• Refrain from engaging in inappropriate use of social media – this includes posting comments on social media sites that may cause harm to others or bring NAFA or its stakeholders into disrepute.• Detail any health concerns and inform the coach/coordinator if my child has been ill or hurt recently.• Complete and return the relevant consent forms pertaining to my child’s participation.Parents/guardians have the right to:• Know their child is safe and protected from any form of poor practice or abuse• Be informed of any problems or concerns relating to their child• Speak to staff and voice any concerns about their child• Have concerns appropriately dealt with

4. Media consent

Yes, I give permission as described above
No, please do not use images or videos of my child

The Nigeria American Football Association (NAFA) has taken all necessary steps to ensure that images and videos are used solely for their intended purposes. If you become aware that any images or videos are being used inappropriately, please report it immediately. All images will be stored securely in accordance with the data protection legislation of Nigeria.If you choose “Yes”, you give permission for photographs or videos of your child/ward to be used for the following purposes:1. On the Association’s or team’s website, and in printed publications.2. On the Association’s or team’s social media pages.3. I confirm that I grant NAFA permission to capture the image of my child/ward and myself as part of footage and photographs, including video captured by NAFA or its producers, representatives, and designees. I understand that I have the right to withdraw this consent at any time prior to the capturing of any image by informing NAFA at the contact information provided. I also understand that this will not affect the lawfulness of any processing carried out before consent is withdrawn and will not affect the validity of any other provision in this document.4. After capturing the image of my child/ward and myself, NAFA may, directly or indirectly through third parties, store, publish, amend, edit, adapt, distribute, and/or share the content (including with sponsors and other partners), in whole or in part, with or without names, in any and all media for the purposes of marketing, advertising, promoting, and/or publicizing NAFA and/or any of its commercial partners, and/or for any related purposes such as storing the content in archive (“Purposes”). The Purposes also include regular posting and making content publicly available on NAFA’s social media pages across all channels (including, without limitation, Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook). All processing of the image in the Works after initial capture will be based on the legitimate interests of NAFA and the third parties with which it works.

Interpreter's name, address and language/dialect (if applicable)

For a parent/guardian who is unable to read this form. Signed/thumb printed by the Guardian, after the full contents of this Participation Waiver and Release Agreement have been read over, explained, and interpreted to him/her by [name of interpreter] in the [indicate the language/dialect which was translated or explained] language, and the Parent/Guardian perfectly understood same before making his/her mark or signing.Particulars of interpreter: I [Name of interpreter] of [address of interpreter] hereby declare that on [date] I read over, explained and interpreted the contents of this Participation Agreement to [name of Parent/Guardian] in the [state language type or dialect] language and the Parent/Guardian seemed perfectly to understand and approve the contents before signing or making his/her mark. Leave blank if not applicable.

Interpreter's signature (if applicable)

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Parent / guardian's full name (typed signature)

Parent / guardian's signature

Clear Signature

Date

Time

Parent / guardian's signature (optional)

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Upload a photo of your handwritten signature if you prefer.

Registering as a school?

Schools enter the tournament first, then each parent registers their child here. Questions? Email [email protected]. Every program follows our safeguarding policy.