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Parental / Guardian Consent (Minors)

Last updated: July 12, 2026 · Official WDHC policy

Operator: World Dead Hang Championship (Michigan). LLC formation in progress. Policies apply to worlddeadhang.com and competition on this platform.

1. Who Must Complete This

Athletes under 18 years of age require consent from a parent or legal guardian before participating in WDHC, including online submissions.

2. Guardian Acknowledgments

By providing consent, the guardian confirms:

  1. They are the parent or legal guardian of the minor athlete
  2. They understand the inherent risks described in the Participation Waiver
  3. They agree to the Participation Waiver and Media Release on behalf of the minor
  4. They consent to collection of the minor's name, age category, city/country, performance data, and video proof URL per the Privacy Policy; public display of a Watch link on the leaderboard is optional
  5. The minor will use safe equipment and appropriate supervision for home submissions

3. COPPA (Under 13) · Online vs live gym nights

Online board (worlddeadhang.com submit): WDHC is designed for athletes 13 and older. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13 via the public online form. Online submission for under-13 is not offered. If you believe a child under 13 submitted data online, contact [email protected] and we will delete it.

Sanctioned gym nights / in-person only: Athletes under 13 (including younger kids who train with their family) may hang at a partner gym night when a parent or legal guardian is present on site, completes a paper or digital parental waiver for that event, and supervises the athlete. Those hangs are default private (no public Watch on the world leaderboard) unless the guardian explicitly opts the hang into public display. Event hosts follow the Sanctioned Events Policy and host kit.

4. How Consent Is Collected Online

On the public submit form (and portal hang submit when applicable), when the athlete is under 18 the guardian must complete:

The minor's name, date of birth, contact email, and performance data are collected on the same form. Digital checkbox + typed guardian name is the current product method of acceptance (same weight as a wet-ink signature for online participation, subject to applicable law).

5. Additional Information (Live Events / Escalation)

Sanctioned live events or high-scrutiny cases may additionally require guardian relationship, phone, email separate from the athlete, and a signed PDF. WDHC may request those fields by email when needed for safety or integrity.

6. State Law Notice

Enforceability of parental waivers varies by state. Parental consent requirements vary by state; guardians should review local rules for minor athletes.