MIDDLE ATLANTIC & WASHINGTON METROPOLITAN GOLF ASSOCIATIONS

Entry Policies and Terms and Conditions

Welcome to our on-line championship entry application option - USGA Tournament Management Powered by Golf Genius. The Middle Atlantic and Washington Metropolitan golf associations are pleased to offer this on-line application opportunity for all their tournaments for individuals interested in competing in MAGA and WMGA events.

While the MAGA and WMGA (associations) are pleased to provide this opportunity, we must stress that the Internet is an unstable environment and that the associations cannot, and do not, guarantee that this site or the ability to apply on-line will be available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. In addition, the associations cannot, and do not, make any guarantee that an entry submitted pursuant to this site will be received by the associations or received in a timely fashion. Just as with registering for tournaments by mail, the responsibility for ensuring that an application is received by the associations no later than the deadline set forth on the particular entry form, and the risk of delay and/or error in transmission lies, solely with the applicant. Errors in credit card information and/or expired credit cards may also result in an entry being accepted and processed.  The associations shall have no liability with respect to any such delay and/or error, and the resulting consequences, including rejection of an entry.

Before proceeding to an entry form, we strongly encourage you to review the relevant tournament regulations that are included on this site. In addition, you are encouraged to completely fill out all entry forms before submission, as entries submitted with incorrect information or incomplete information may not be transmitted to the either the MAGA or WMGA.

The associations encourage you to take all this into account and to submit your entry early to allow ample time for delays or errors in transmission and written communication from the associations.

You must be 18 or older or, if a minor under the age of 18,  have the permission of a parent or guardian to register on this site for an account or to enter a tournament.

If the participant is a minor child under age 18, this Agreement must be executed on his or her behalf by a parent or guardian. In doing so, the parent or guardian agrees that all provisions of this Agreement apply to all of the minor’s parents or guardians.

Participation and Liability Release Agreement - If a registrant is under the age of 18, the registration must be executed on his or her behalf by a parent or guardian.  In doing so, the parent or guardian agrees that all provisions of this registration apply to all of the minor’s parents or guardians. The parent or guardian agrees that he or she is also executing the Participation and Liability Release Agreement (see below) on behalf of the player and is authorizing the player to participate on all the terms described.

PARTICIPATION AND LIABILITY RELEASE AGREEMENT FOR MAGA & WMGA CHAMPIONSHIPS

In consideration of my entry into and permission to participate in Golf Championships being conducted by the Middle Atlantic and Washington Metropolitan Golf Associations, I voluntarily agree to each of the following:

Assumption of Risks and Responsibility. I acknowledge that participating in MAGA and WMGA Golf Championships involves risks and dangers of personal injury, illness, loss or damage of many kinds, including without limitation those arising from or relating to a virus or disease, such as the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus that causes COVID-19 (“COVID-19 virus”); heat stroke or other health-related risks; lightning strike; golf cart or automobile accident or other types of accidents; being struck by a ball, club, or other object; snake or other animal bites or injuries; or sports injury (collectively, “Event Injuries”).

I voluntarily assume all risks relating to and accept sole responsibility for any and all such Event Injuries that I may incur in connection with my participation in MAGA and WMGA Golf Championships.

Release of Claims, Covenant Not to Sue and Indemnification. I hereby release the Middle Atlantic Golf Association (“MAGA”) and the Washington Metropolitan Golf Association and their host clubs and all of their respective employees, volunteers, officers, directors, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Released Persons”), of and from any and all claims, liabilities, actions, damages, costs or expenses arising out of or relating to Event Injuries or my participation in MAGA and WMGA Golf Championships whether resulting from negligence or otherwise (collectively, “Released Claims”).

I agree not to sue the Released Persons for such Released Claims. I agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Released Persons in connection with such Released Claims, including without limitation for any attorney’s fees or expenses they incur in enforcing this Agreement.

Agreement Relating to COVID-19 Virus. Without limiting the foregoing, I acknowledge the contagious and harmful nature of the COVID-19 virus and voluntarily assume the risk that I may be exposed to or infected by this virus by participating in MAGA and WMGA Golf Championships.

I also certify that, to my knowledge, I am not now infected with the COVID-19 virus, am not experiencing symptoms that may be associated with this virus, and in the past 14 days have not been in close contact with anyone infected with this virus. I agree that this certification remains in effect from my entry until the end of my participation in MAGA and WMGA Golf Championships, and I will inform the MAGA or WMGA immediately if any part of these certifications ceases to be true during this time.

Agreement to Follow Rules, Policies and Procedures. I acknowledge that the MAGA and WMGA may implement and enforce rules, policies and procedures in connection with MAGA & WMGA Golf Championships, including without limitation to ensure appropriate conduct by participants and to implement and comply with public health and safety requirements, guidelines and/or recommendations, whether relating to the COVID-19 virus or otherwise (collectively, “Event Rules”).

I agree to comply with all such Event Rules. I also agree that if I fail to comply with any Event Rules or commit any misconduct, or if my participation might pose any health risk to others, all as determined by MAGA or WMGA  in its sole discretion, the MAGA and/or the WMGA may refuse to allow me to participate in MAGA or WMGA Golf Championships, without any refund to me or any liability to the MAGA or WMGA.

Severability and Waiver. If any provision of the Agreement is found unenforceable in whole or in part, the rest of the Agreement shall remain fully enforceable. A failure by the MAGA or WMGA to enforce any provision shall not constitute a waiver of that provision or any other provision.

Agreement for Minors. If the participant is a minor child under age 18, this Agreement must be executed on his or her behalf by a parent or guardian. In doing so, the parent or guardian agrees that all provisions of this Agreement apply to all of the minor’s parents or guardians.

By submitting this registration, I have executed this Participation and Liability Release Agreement and agreed to all of its terms and conditions.

Returned Checks - Checks that are paid to either association and are subsequently are returned/denied for insufficient funds will be a charged an over-draft fee of $30.00.  Complete entry fee amount and service charge must be received by the appropriate association before a player will be allowed to compete in that event.

Refunds - Entry fees will be refunded for all events regardless of reason if the appropriate association is notified prior to the close of entries.  After the close of entries, the entry fee will be refunded only in the event of illness, injury, or a death in your immediate family, if requested, in writing, by the start of the tournament.  For a refund to be considered because of illness or injury your letter must be accompanied by a doctor's note.  Refunds will be sent after the conclusion of the tournament.  All refunds will be returned less the administration fee published for that particular tournament.  Note - Immediate family will include parents, grandparents, children, brothers, sisters, aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces.

Privacy Policy - The associations protect the privacy and confidentiality of its members and does not provide or sell information to third parties. General personal information, i.e. name, address, email, etc., may be used by the association to keep members informed about member benefits, programs and services. No credit card, financial or other personal identifying information is provided to third parties.