Minors (under 18) attending School/Autocross- Read

[jbyrd]

This question has come up in several threads concerning Minor Waiver Release Forms. Make sure you understand this:

The SCCA REQUIRES SIGNATURES FROM BOTH PARENTS - PERIOD - NO EXCEPTIONS

Here is a link to the rule:
www.scca.com/_Filelibrary/File/solo-rallysolowaiverguide.pdf

Here is a link to the form:
www.scca.com/_Filelibrary/File/minorreleaseform2.pdf

In order for a minor (under age 18) to participate as a driver or to be allowed in a "hot" area. The waiver must be signed by both parents and witnessed by an SCCA event official or a Notary.

This is cross-posted in the Novice Forum.

[prancingdawg]

Thanks for covering this one JB. Ups to you, dawg...

[jbyrd]

roadboy said:

Man that stuff is complicated. I hope you make it Randy.

It's not complicated at all.

In order to compete in, or even attend a non-spectator SCCA event, everyone on the grounds must sign an SCCA waiver.

Minors can't sign a waiver, and be held legally responsible for the signing of the said waiver. Thus a minor's parents must sign the waiver, and give their acknowledement to the fact their child is participating in or attending an SCCA motorsports event while giving their permission for that minor to do so.

Being of legal age, you can make that decision for yourself. A minor can not make that decision for his/her self, and be held legally responsible for that decision by the courts.

Everyone who participates in an SCCA event should know and understand this. Without this SCCA law (and I refer to it as a law - not just a rule), the events in which we love to participate could not be held.

I'm sure Pdawg, our Chief Solo Safety Steward, would agree. Had he seen the original post first, he would have addressed it first.

In many ways, we veterans all have the responsibility of being Solo Safety Stewards whether licensed or not, and should lend our guidance to those whom do not understand the laws and rules which govern our sport.

It is the reponsibility of all of us to know and understand these rules, so our sport can continue.

John Byrd, SSS

[novice]

could only one parent sign it, and have it last only for this event,and not an anual wavier?

[jbyrd]

novice said:

could only one parent sign it, and have it last only for this event,and not an anual wavier?

No. Permission from Both Parents is needed. One may give you permission, while the other is not willing to do so.

We need to have permission from both of them.

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[ROADBOY]

jbyrd said:

roadboy said:

Man that stuff is complicated. I hope you make it Randy.

It's not complicated at all.

In order to compete in, or even attend a non-spectator SCCA event, everyone on the grounds must sign an SCCA waiver.

Minors can't sign a waiver, and be held legally responsible for the signing of the said waiver. Thus a minor's parents must sign the waiver, and give their acknowledement to the fact their child is participating in or attending an SCCA motorsports event while giving their permission for that minor to do so.

Being of legal age, you can make that decision for yourself. A minor can not make that decision for his/her self, and be held legally responsible for that decision by the courts.

Everyone who participates in an SCCA event should know and understand this. Without this SCCA law (and I refer to it as a law - not just a rule), the events in which we love to participate could not be held.

I'm sure Pdawg, our Chief Solo Safety Steward, would agree. Had he seen the original post first, he would have addressed it first.

In many ways, we veterans all have the responsibility of being Solo Safety Stewards whether licensed or not, and should lend our guidance to those whom do not understand the laws and rules which govern our sport.

It is the reponsibility of all of us to know and understand these rules, so our sport can continue.

John Byrd, SSS

Dat tweety bird sure is smart!