Release Form

Please go back and enter a valid permit number above. Text will appear below when a valid permit number has been entered.

For Parent or Guardian

Please add a minor's name to this release, one minor per line. Multiple minors on the same line will delay the review of your permit. A minor is anyone under the age of 18 (under the age of 19 in Alabama).

Minor(s) Date of Birth and Relation

I am not visiting the preserve. I am signing this liability release for the minors listed above.

I am visiting the preserve.

Acknowledgements Relating to Participant and Cave Safety. Please read each statement and check the box.

I, the Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees that he/ she and named minor(s):

Know the federal and state laws regarding use of caves and agree to adhere to the law and treat the fragile cave ecosystem with care.

Understand clean caving procedures and agree to follow the clean caving procedures outlined here: https://www.saveyourcaves.org/cavesafely

Understand I should NEVER cave alone and that three or more in a party is recommended.

Know that I should let one or more persons know when and where I am caving as well as when I expect to return.

Health Status. The Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees that he/ she and named minor(s):

Possesses no health problems or physical disabilities that would make SCCi participation unwise or risk injury.

Understands that SCCi advises all participants to seek medical clearance prior to participation.

Understands that in event of an accident or illness, there is no emergency help immediately available.

Rules and Safety. The Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees that he/ she and named minor(s):

To follow all rules of the activity and of SCCi.

That SCCi has authority to restrict my participation if it endangers me, other participants, or the cave.

Horizontal Caving. The Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees that he/ she and named minor(s):

Possesses the required skills, health & fitness level, and knowledge to safely participate in caving.

To wear a helmet with chinstrap; headlamp (with 2 additional backup light sources); appropriate footwear; and any other recommended safety gear.

Is entering an unsupervised, unlit, unimproved cave and is assuming total responsibility for his or her own safety.

Vertical Caving. Vertical caving is defined as any caving activity requiring rope and using a mechanical friction device to slide down a rope in a controlled manner, and/or using a rope ascension system to climb a rope. If participating in any vertical caving activity the Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees that he/ she and named minor(s):

Possesses the minimum equipment for vertical caving including but not limited to a helmet with chinstrap; headlamp (with 2 additional backup light sources recommended); leather gloves suitable for rappelling; appropriate footgear; commercially manufactured rope of a diameter, construction, and length appropriate for the depth encountered; commercially manufactured harness, preferably one designed for caving; commercially manufactured rappel device suitable for the rope type and the length of rope required for vertical caving; commercially manufactured connectors (e.g. carabiners, screw-links, etc.) as recommended by the manufacturer for your equipment and accessories; quick attach safety (QAS), typically a commercially manufactured handled ascender with a tether and connector affixed to the harness; rope ascension system for rope techniques used in caving with either 2 or 3 attachments to the rope with 3 attachment point systems preferred.

Is proficient in the use of vertical caving equipment and can perform a change-over from rappel to climbing and a change-over from climbing to rappelling. Additionally, is proficient in rigging rope to anchors in an appropriate manner and are aware that rope should be protected from abrasion.

Understands injury or death can occur while vertical caving and assumes all risks with the vertical caving activity.

Medical Care for Guided Tours. The Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian agrees that he/ she and named minor(s):

Authorizes the use of first aid or CPR by SCCi authorities if SCCi deems it is needed.

Authorizes SCCi to secure emergency medical care and transport if deemed necessary.

Agrees to assume all cost of emergency care and transportation.

Please go back and enter a valid permit number above. Text will appear below when a valid permit number has been entered.

Duplicate Email Found

I understand that I am entering a duplicate email for this permit and release form. I acknowledge that this permit is legally binding for person entered above.

Are you an SCCI member?

Yes No

Date/time

2023-10-03

Would you like to support SCCi?

YES! I want to help SCCi acquire and protect the caves of the Southeast for future generations.

No. I do not want to support SCCi at this time.

Amount

$40

$25

$10

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If you believe in saving wild caves as much as we do, please make a gift now. Protecting these special places is only possible with the support of people like you. Even just $10 can go far in making sure future generations can enjoy them too. Please give. Donations are voluntary and are not required to receive a permit. SCCi does not charge to visit our preserves.