Emergency Contact

If parent/guardian cannot be notified, in the event of an emergency.

WAIVERS

Grad Bash is a private event. Please read our waivers carefully and click on the check boxes to provide with your consent.

Health & Medical

Over-the-Counter (OTC) Medication Authorization

I give permission for my student to request and receive approved over-the-counter medications during the Mattawan High School Grad Bash event, as deemed appropriate by event medical or supervisory staff.

*Please check the respective following boxes that your student is permitted to receive.

Substance Free Consent

I understand that this event is to be free of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and vape, and that my student will attend the event for its duration, departing by bus from Miller Auditorium on May 21, 2026, and returning to Mattawan High School between 5:00 AM & 6:00 AM on May 22, 2026.

Liability

I further understand that this is a private event, not sponsored by Mattawan Consolidated Schools or the facility where it is being held, and I release these organizations and Mattawan Grad Bash 2026 Committee of any liability for the above-named student during the hours of the event.

Participation Consent

I hereby grant permission for my student to participate in activities at the event site. Any health concerns or considerations that I have are listed above. I hereby give permission to the medical personnel on-site to order X-rays, routine tests, treatment, and necessary transportation for my student. In the event I cannot be reached in an emergency, I hereby give permission to the physician selected by the event staff to secure and administer treatment, including hospitalization.

In consideration for being allowed to participate in the sites programs, I agree to assume the risk of such activities, and programs and further agree to hold harmless the site and its staff members conducting the activities, and the Mattawan Grad Bash 2026 Committee from any and all claims that may result from injury or death, accident or otherwise during or arising in any way from the activities.

The site and the Mattawan Grad Bash 2026 Committee are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal articles.

I grant permission for pictures and video to be taken of my student during this event for the purposes of sharing only with Mattawan students and parents.

I acknowledge that this General Release and Liability of the site and the Mattawan Grad Bash 2026 Committee is binding on me personally and on my heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns.

Venue Waiver

Acknowledgment of Risk and Release of Liability

I recognize that climbing is a dangerous activity. Injuries incurred while using the climbing wall, the bouldering area, or the floor below the climbing wall include but are not limited to injuries resulting from the fall of other persons who may come in contact with me from any falls in which I come in contact with other persons, the artificial walls or the floor; injuries resulting from climbing on, or falling off, loose and/or damaged artificial holds, the artificial climbing surfaces and structures, nor the failure of any of the above. My physical limitations or failure to acknowledge personal skill levels all have the potential to result in an accident. Injuries can include, but are not limited to, sprains, broken bones and other fractures, and possibly death.

THE VENUE is providing facilities, equipment, educational training and supervision for those who voluntarily choose to participate in indoor rock climbing in the indoor recreational environment. For and in consideration of the opportunity to engage in this activity at THE VENUE Climbing Center, I release, acquit, and discharge forever on behalf of myself my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, THE VENUE, its’ agents, officers, employees, successors, volunteers, and representatives from any and all liability, claims, or causes of action that result from my participation.

In consideration of the privilege and opportunity to engage in this activity at this location, I agree to accept full responsibility for my own safety, abide by and help enforce the safety rules set forth and taught, and agree to help ensure the safety to my best ability and by my own safe actions.

Helmet Waiver

I acknowledge a helmet may help prevent head injuries. You are refusing this safety precaution against the advice of THE VENUE, and you hereby waive and release THE VENUE, its officers, directors, employees, and agents from any and all liability associated with your voluntary refusal to wear a safety helmet.

Warning: The sport of indoor climbing is dangerous.

Read all posted signs and warnings. Adhere to the instruction and recommendations given by staff during a safety lesson, given when applicable by staff, and any time while climbing at THE VENUE.

This document will expire after one year. A new, completed, waiver can be presented to THE VENUE after this term to continue use of the facility.

A parent or legal guardian must sign this document for minors to be eligible to climb at THE VENUE Climbing Center. Youth the age of 14 or under must be accompanied by an adult or legal guardian, in the VENUE, during the time period the youth(s) are climbing. Participants the age of 14 or under are also not eligible to receive a belay lesson or to serve as the role of belayer at THE VENUE Climbing Center.

Belayers will be given corrective instruction if they are not belaying correctly. The on-site supervisor will work with the belayer as needed, until correct technique is being used. If the belayer requires further skill advancement, a recommendation will be made to re-take the safety lesson.

Lead Climbing is a specialized type of climbing. Those wishing to lead climb must complete training at THE VENUE and request to lead climb to an on-site supervisor.

Bouldering is a specialized type of climbing. Bouldering will be permitted during select hours, only when additional safety padding and spotters are available and used. Bouldering will be permitted to a height of approximately 10-12 feet from the floor (head level). Marks on the wall will indicate bouldering height limitations. Bouldering is not permitted when other forms of climbing are occurring.

Any scrape or abrasion resulting in blood on holds, the wall, or equipment, must be made known to on-site staff immediately. Climbing and/or belaying while under the influence of alcohol and/or controlled substances is strictly prohibited. Anyone under such influence will be escorted from the facility.

THE VENUE Directors and on-site supervisors have the responsibility to immediately suspend privileges to the Climbing Center if behavioral situations warrant, including those not specifically noted. Refunds will not be provided to the participant whose behavior requires their removal from participation.

Equipment

Climbers are responsible to ensure proper fit of their equipment, the proper set up of their belay system, correct belay technique, and double checking their belayer’s set up. All knots must be tied directly to your harness.

No chalk is permitted. Only approved eco-chalk used at THE VENUE is permitted.

Only approved manufactured climbing equipment will be deemed appropriate for use. Equipment not rented from THE VENUE

must be inspected and approved by on-site staff. Climbing shoes are required. THE VENUE offers rental shoes and socks are required. No bare feet or outside shoes are permitted on the wall.

No area on the floor surface surrounding the climbing wall is “open”, or available to be walked upon in outside shoes. This is a climbers-only area, with indoor climbing shoes only. Appropriate climbing attire is required.

I have read and understand the above statements, understand the responsibilities of climbing in this environment, and agree to follow these to ensure my safety and the safety of others. As parent or legal guardian, of the participant climbing, I acknowledge my child or youth under my supervision understands these responsibilities and will strictly adhere to them.

REGISTRATION

• There is a large expense attached to this event.

• We encourage all families, if able, to contribute a $100 fee to cover the costs of the event.

• Payment can be made through credit card or mail-in check.

• No student will be turned away due to an inability to contribute.

Check Instructions:

**This method is preferred because it saves us processing fees.**

• Make checks payable to: Mattawan Grad Bash

• In Memo line: "Your Senior's Name"

• Mail check to: 7882 Drake Ridge St, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Credit / Debit Card:

• Credit cards and debit cards are also accepted.