Parents - we all want the season to be a success and need your help to make it so. It is important that every family volunteers during the season to make meets successful. For 2024, the volunteer requirement is expected to be at least six (6) credits per family, with a maximum of two (2) per meet.  Please note that failure to meet the volunteer requirements will result in a $420 penalty being assessed at the end of the season and an increased fee for the following season.

Non-Resident Families only: All non-resident families will need to have an access card for access to the TWNL pool during swim season.  If you do not have one from a previous season, you should purchase one below.

Your purchase indicates your awareness that the card is to be used for swim team purposes only, and NOT for personal use of any Towne Lake amenities.  The card is only active during the swim season, but can be saved for future seasons without having to purchase one again in the future

NORTHWEST AQUATIC LEAGUE 

PARENT/COACH CODE OF CONDUCT

Children’s sports are supposed to be fun-for the children. Unfortunately, many parent, fans and coaches don’t realize that their actions, whether
verbal or nonverbal, can have a lasting emotional effect on children. Too many children are leaving sports activities because the fun is unfairly
taken away by adults. This following Code of Conduct is for parents and spectators to abide by at every practice, meet and invitational.

Preamble

The essential elements of character building and ethics in sports are embodied in the concept of sportsmanship and six core principles:
trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and caring and good citizenship. The highest potential of sports is achieved when competition

reflects these “six pillars of character.”

I therefore agree:

1. I will remember that children participate to have fun and that the sport is for youth, not adults.

2. I will inform the coach of any physical disability or ailment that may affect the safety of my child or the safety of others.
3. I will learn the rules of the sport and the policies of the league.

4. I (and my guests) will be a positive role model for my child and encourage sportsmanship by showing respect and courtesy, and by
demonstrating positive support for all swimmers, coaches, officials and spectators at every meet, practice, or other sporting event.

5. I (and my guests) will not engage in any kind of unsportsman-like conduct with any official, coach, player, or parent such as booing and taunting;
refusing to shake hands; or using profane language or gestures.

6. I will not encourage any behaviors or practices that would endanger the health and well-being of the athletes.
7. I will teach my child to play by the rules and to resolve conflicts without resorting to hostility or violence.

8. I will demand that my child treat other players, coaches, officials and spectators with respect regardless of race, creed, color, sex or ability.

9. I will teach my child that doing one’s best is more important than winning, so that my child will never feel defeated by the outcome of a race or his/her performance.

10. I will praise my child for competing fairly and trying hard, and make my child feel like a winner every time.
11. I will never ridicule or yell at my child or other participants for making a mistake or losing a competition.

12. I will emphasize skill development and practices and how they benefit my child over winning. I will also de-emphasize meets and competition in the lower age groups. 

13. I will promote the emotional and physical well-being of the athletes ahead of any personal desire I may have for my child to win.

14. I will respect the officials and their authority during meets and will never question, discuss, or confront coaches or officials at the meets, and will take time to speak with them at an agreed upon time and place.

15. I will demand a sports environment for my child that is free from drugs, tobacco, vapes, and alcohol and I will refrain from their use at all sports events.

16. I will refrain from coaching my child or other players during meets and practices, unless I am one of the official coaches of the team.

I also agree that if I fail to abide by the aforementioned rules and guidelines, I will be subject to disciplinary action that could include, but is not limited to the following:

Verbal warning by official, head coach and/or head of league organization 

Written warning

Parental meet/Invitational suspension with written documentation of incident kept on file by organizations involved. 

Meet forfeit through the official or coach

Parental season suspension.

The basis for this code of conduct is produced by the National Youth Sports Safety Foundation

An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, senior citizens and individuals with underlying medical conditions are especially vulnerable.

The Northwest Aquatics League (NWAL) and (your team's name here) cannot prevent you (or your child(ren)) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while participating in NWAL sanctioned events. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to participate in an NWAL sanctioned event, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

BY ATTENDING OR PARTICIPATING IN ANY NWAL SANCTIONED EVENT, YOU VOLUNTARILY ASSUME ALL RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND FOREVER RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS NWAL AND (your team's name here) AND THE POOL FACILITY OWNERS AND EACH OF THEIR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES OR OTHER REPRESENTATIVES FROM ANY LIABILITY OR CLAIMS INCLUDING FOR PERSONAL INJURIES, DEATH, DISEASE OR PROPERTY LOSSES, OR ANY OTHER LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CLAIMS OF NEGLIGENCE AND GIVE UP ANY CLAIMS YOU MAY HAVE TO SEEK DAMAGES, WHETHER KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, FORESEEN OR UNFORESEEN, IN CONNECTION THEREWITH.

1. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED IN THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, DISEASE, AND DEATH. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND THAT THE TYPE OF INJURY OR DAMAGE DESCRIBED ABOVE CAN OCCUR WHEN USING THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19 ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S USE THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY IS DONE WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISKS AND DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH USE. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL COMPLY (AND SHALL CAUSE ANY GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN TO COMPLY) WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S RULES, REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND RESTRICTIONS AND ANY LOCAL OR FEDERAL GUIDANCE OR RULES GOVERNING SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S (AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS', INVITEES', AND LICENSEES') USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.
2. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND ALL RISK OF DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY,SICKNESS, DISEASE, DEATH, AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (COLLECTIVELY, "DAMAGE"), SUSTAINED BY SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR ANY OTHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIANS (OR SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIANS GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES) PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. THIS ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) SUCH DAMAGE CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE ASSOCIATION AND ANY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT COMPANY(S), MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, AND CREST CAPITAL MANAGEMENT COMPANY DBA CREST MANAGEMENT COMPANY (COLLECTIVELY, THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES).
3. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT INDEMNIFIED PARTIES ARE NOT INSURERS AND THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ASSUMES ALL RISKS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DEATH, INCLUDING PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES HAVE MADE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, NOR HAS THE SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN RELIED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.
4. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S (AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS', INVITEES', AND LICENSEES') RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN AND ANY OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS, INVITEES, AND LICENSEES ARE SUFFICIENTLY HEALTHY AND PHYSICALLY ABLE TO USE THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN WILL NOT USE THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY FOR A PERIOD OF FOURTEEN (14) DAYS IF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR SOMEONE IN SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S HOME IS SICK OR HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO SOMEONE WHO IS SICK.
5. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND (ON DEMAND) THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CLAIMS BROUGHT BY SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR BY ANY GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN) IF SUCH CLAIMS ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S OR ANY OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES' PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.THIS COVENANT TO INDEMNIFY,HOLD HARMLESS,AND DEFEND INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) CLAIMS CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES' OWN NEGLIGENCE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE, JOINT, COMPARATIVE OR CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE OF ANYCLAIM.
6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or circumstance is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, then the remaining terms and provisions and their application to other parties or circumstances will not be affected thereby and will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. This Agreement is binding on and will inure to the benefit of the Association and SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN and their respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict-of-laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the laws of another jurisdiction. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the state courts located in Harris County, Texas and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Towne Lake Wake Board Waiver

1. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED IN THE SPORT OF SWIMMING AND USE OF THE TOWNE LAKE, CYPRESS CREEK LAKE, AND ANY OTHER AWAY MEET FACILITIES (COLLECTIVELY, “FACILITIES”), INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, DISEASE, AND DEATH. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT USE OF THE FACILITIES IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND THAT THE TYPE OF INJURY OR DAMAGE DESCRIBED ABOVE CAN OCCUR WHEN USING THE FACILITIES DURING PRACTICES, SWIM MEETS, AND OTHER TEAM EVENTS. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19 ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THE FACILITIES. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S USE THE FACILITIES IS DONE WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISKS AND DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH USE. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL COMPLY (AND SHALL CAUSE ANY GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN TO COMPLY) WITH THE TEAM'S RULES, REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND RESTRICTIONS AND ANY LOCAL OR FEDERAL GUIDANCE OR RULES GOVERNING SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S (AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS', INVITEES', AND LICENSEES') USE OF THE FACILITIES.
2. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND ALL RISK OF DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY,SICKNESS, DISEASE, DEATH, AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (COLLECTIVELY, "DAMAGE"), SUSTAINED BY SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR ANY OTHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIANS (OR SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIANS GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES) PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE FACILITIES. THIS ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) SUCH DAMAGE CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE TEAM AND ANY OF THE TEAM’S OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICIALS, AND COACHES (COLLECTIVELY, THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES).
3. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT INDEMNIFIED PARTIES ARE NOT INSURERS AND THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ASSUMES ALL RISKS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DEATH, INCLUDING PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES HAVE MADE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, NOR HAS THE SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN RELIED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE FACILITIES.
4. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S (AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS', INVITEES', AND LICENSEES') RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE FACILITIES. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN AND ANY OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS, INVITEES, AND LICENSEES ARE SUFFICIENTLY HEALTHY AND PHYSICALLY ABLE TO USE THE FACILITIES AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE FACILITIES.
5. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND (ON DEMAND) THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CLAIMS BROUGHT BY SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR BY ANY GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN) IF SUCH CLAIMS ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S OR ANY OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES' PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE FACILITIES. THIS COVENANT TO INDEMNIFY, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) CLAIMS CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES' OWN NEGLIGENCE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE, JOINT, COMPARATIVE OR CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE OF ANY CLAIM.
6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or circumstance is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, then the remaining terms and provisions and their application to other parties or circumstances will not be affected thereby and will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. This Agreement is binding on and will inure to the benefit of the Team and SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN and their respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict-of-laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the laws of another jurisdiction. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the state courts located in Harris County, Texas and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.

Towne Lake Community Association Waiver

1. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THE INHERENT RISKS INVOLVED IN THE USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY, SICKNESS, DISEASE, AND DEATH. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THAT USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS AND THAT THE TYPE OF INJURY OR DAMAGE DESCRIBED ABOVE CAN OCCUR WHEN USING THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ALSO ACKNOWLEDGES THE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE VIRUS THAT CAUSES COVID-19 ASSOCIATED WITH USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S USE THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY IS DONE WITH FULL KNOWLEDGE AND DISCLOSURE OF THE RISKS AND DANGERS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH USE. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL COMPLY (AND SHALL CAUSE ANY GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN TO COMPLY) WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S RULES, REGULATIONS, GUIDELINES, POLICIES, AND RESTRICTIONS AND ANY LOCAL OR FEDERAL GUIDANCE OR RULES GOVERNING SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S (AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS', INVITEES', AND LICENSEES') USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.
2. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN HEREBY ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND ALL RISK OF DAMAGE OR LOSS OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BODILY INJURY,SICKNESS, DISEASE, DEATH, AND DAMAGES OF ANY KIND (COLLECTIVELY, "DAMAGE"), SUSTAINED BY SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR ANY OTHER PARTY ARISING OUT OF OR RELATING TO SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIANS (OR SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIANS GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES) PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. THIS ASSUMPTION OF RESPONSIBILITY AND RISK INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) SUCH DAMAGE CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF ANY OF THE ASSOCIATION AND ANY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MANAGEMENT COMPANY(S), MANAGERS, EMPLOYEES, AND AGENTS (COLLECTIVELY, THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES).
3. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT INDEMNIFIED PARTIES ARE NOT INSURERS AND THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ASSUMES ALL RISKS FOR PERSONAL INJURY, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR DEATH, INCLUDING PERSONAL PROPERTY LOSS OR DAMAGE, AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN FURTHER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES HAVE MADE NO REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, NOR HAS THE SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN RELIED UPON ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, AS TO THE SAFETY OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.
4. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT IS SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S (AND SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS', INVITEES', AND LICENSEES') RESPONSIBILITY TO CONSULT WITH A PHYSICIAN BEFORE USING THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN REPRESENTS AND WARRANTS TO THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES THAT SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN AND ANY OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S GUESTS, INVITEES, AND LICENSEES ARE SUFFICIENTLY HEALTHY AND PHYSICALLY ABLE TO USE THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY AND ENGAGE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.
5. SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN SHALL INDEMNIFY, PROTECT, HOLD HARMLESS, AND DEFEND (ON DEMAND) THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES FROM AND AGAINST ALL CLAIMS (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION CLAIMS BROUGHT BY SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN OR BY ANY GUESTS, INVITEES, OR LICENSEES OF SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN) IF SUCH CLAIMS ARISE OUT OF OR RELATE TO SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN'S OR ANY OF SUCH THIRD PARTIES' PRESENCE IN OR USE OF THE ASSOCIATION FACILITY.THIS COVENANT TO INDEMNIFY,HOLD HARMLESS,AND DEFEND INCLUDES (WITHOUT LIMITATION) CLAIMS CAUSED, OR ALLEGED TO BE CAUSED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART BY THE INDEMNIFIED PARTIES' OWN NEGLIGENCE, REGARDLESS OF WHETHER SUCH NEGLIGENCE IS THE SOLE, JOINT, COMPARATIVE OR CONTRIBUTORY CAUSE OF ANYCLAIM.
6. Miscellaneous. This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter contained herein and supersedes all prior and contemporaneous understandings, agreements, representations, and warranties, both written and oral, with respect to such subject matter. If any term or provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any party or circumstance is held invalid, illegal, or unenforceable to any extent, then the remaining terms and provisions and their application to other parties or circumstances will not be affected thereby and will be enforced to the greatest extent permitted by law. This Agreement is binding on and will inure to the benefit of the Association and SWIMMER/PARENT/GUARDIAN and their respective successors and assigns. All matters arising out of or relating to this Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the internal laws of the State of Texas, excluding any conflict-of-laws rule or principle that might refer the governance or the construction of this Agreement to the laws of another jurisdiction. Any claim or cause of action arising under this Agreement may be brought only in the state courts located in Harris County, Texas and I hereby consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts.