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If there are multiple types of Sunday Strong classes within one fitness affiliate, a separate form should be executed for each class.

The core mission of Sunday Strong is to work with and support fitness affiliates ("affiliate" or "facility") in building communities of coaches and volunteers who will provide fun, free, and safe weekly classes to adult athletes with intellectual disabilities. Classes are a safe space where athletes feel confident, valued, encouraged and respected. These guidelines are intended to make classes safe for all involved. As an affiliate hosting a Sunday Strong class ("class" or "classes"), you agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. Your affiliate facility will:
   • 1.1 Be CPR/AED Certified and have a First Aid Kit on premises
   • 1.2 Have an indoor or covered work space with access to drinking water
   • 1.3 Be handicap accessible and meet building codes for fire and handicap
   • 1.4 Create weekly class content, recruit and train volunteers and provide all necessary equipment
   • 1.5 Advertise for your class and market it using Sunday Strong trademark and logo
   • 1.6 Have a Level 2 Background Check for the Coach responsible for overseeing Sunday Strong classes
   • 1.7 Ensure the individual teaching the class has certification/credentials to teach that type of class
   • 1.8 Properly vet all volunteers to ensure physical and emotional safety of intellectually disabled athletes, who are a vulnerable population. There is zero tolerance for any inappropriate behavior, contact or relationship between volunteers and athletes. All coaches and volunteers should dress and act appropriately always.
   • 1.9 Report any emergencies to the appropriate authorities after first taking immediate action to ensure the health and safety of athletes
2. Prior to class, coaches will review with each athlete and/or their caregiver any conditions, health concerns, injuries or limitations that may negatively affect athlete's participation and make adjustments/modifications for that athlete as necessary.
   • 2.1 Athletes are responsible for assessing with their physician the safety of any particular class.
   • 2.2 All facility staff, coaches and volunteers who are privy to any athlete's personal or medical information will protect and respect the confidentiality of such information.
3. All athletes must follow the coach's rules, respect their own safety and that of others and participate in large group classes without constant help from a coach or caregiver during the class.
   • 3.1 Any athlete that poses a safety risk should be dismissed from class and Sunday Strong notified.
   • 3.2 If the individual attention required for an athlete is unmanageable, a coach has the right to inform the athlete/caregiver that the class is not the right fit and refer athlete to back to Sunday Strong so that they can connect with a class or program better suited to their ability.
4. Some athletes live independently while others are dependent upon either full time or part time assistance from Guardians/Caregivers (G/C's). G/C's have agreed to the following terms and conditions for the athlete to participate in classes. All facilities are responsible for enforcing these terms and conditions as they relate to G/C's:
   • 4.1 G/C's are not to participate in any Sunday Strong class or use the facility or equipment unless they have been given permission by the coach or other authorized representative of the facility. Classes are for intellectually disabled adults only unless authorized as stated above.
   • 4.2 G/C's are to disclose to coaches any health concerns, conditions limitations of any athlete prior to commencement of class.
   • 4.3 G/C's are to remain on the premises and monitor the athlete from the designated waiting area unless the coach has given the G/C permission to leave.
   • 4.4 G/C's who are given permission to leave during class must return prior to the end of class for prompt pick up of the athlete.
5. By tagging Sunday Strong on your social media you will be giving Sunday Strong permission to use the tagged content in marketing materials and on social media to promote Sunday Strong and raise funds for Sunday Strong.
6. You agree to report and disclose to Sunday Strong any incidents or occurrences that do not conform with the core mission and values of Sunday Strong.
7. As an affiliate, you have permission to access volunteer training videos, sample class materials and educational and marketing resources located on the Sunday Strong website.
   Affiliates will also have online access to lists of athlete profiles for those who have signed up for classes at their facility. All athlete information shall remain confidential and never be shared or distributed.
8. In consideration for participation as an affiliate, including support from Sunday Strong, access to educational and online resources, your affiliate hereby forever release, acquit, satisfy and forever discharge Sunday Strong from any and all manner of actions, suits, debts, accounts, contracts, claims, controversies, agreements, promises, damages, and judgments whatsoever, in law or in equity, which your affiliate ever had, now has, or may have in the future, or which any personal representative, successor, heir or assign of your affiliate, hereafter can, shall or may have, against Sunday Strong, for any matter, cause, or thing whatsoever.
9. Sunday Strong reserves the right to dismiss any affiliate who does not uphold the standards, terms and conditions and/or who devalues the program and/or endangers the physical or emotional safety of any athlete.