AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Judging Forms

AMSA Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program Forms

The following survey must be read and completed to compete in Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contests.

1. Name (Full Legal Name)
By entering your name, you have signed the below documents. *This question is required.

2. Educational Institution *This question is required.

3. Email Address *This question is required.

4. Phone Number *This question is required.

5. Allergies/Dietary Restrictions

6. AMSA Student Code of Conduct

“For the enhancement of the Meat Judging Program, it is anticipated that students and coaches participating in the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program will adhere to the principle of representing themselves and their schools with professionalism and in consideration of others at all times. It is the responsibility of the individual coach, and not that of the American Meat Science Association, to monitor the activities of student contestants, to include (but not be limited to) underage drinking, excessive noise, and destruction of property. Repeated violation of the above principle could result in loss of sponsorship for the Intercollegiate Meat Judging Program. “In the event violations do occur, these will be reported to the Executive Committee of the Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association for review and action. Such violations could result in loss of eligibility for individuals and/or institutions. “In addition, individuals and/or institutions will be fully responsible for restitution of property damage resulting from such an incident.” *This question is required.

7. AMSA Good Manufacturing Practices Form

The Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association (IMCA) has established the policy that all contestants will provide and wear hairnets (and beard nets, when appropriate), earplugs, and clean, protective footwear (no tennis shoes) at all contests. All contestants will wear hardhats (no bumpcaps), clean frocks and gloves at each contest and when required by the host plant, safety glasses. Chewing gum, eating, or the use of tobacco products is forbidden in USDA inspected facilities. No jewelry, with the exception of wedding bands or medical alert bracelets/necklaces is permitted (jewelry includes: rings, necklaces, bracelets, earings/nose rings). Frocks should not be worn outside the plant or into restroom facilities. It will be the responsibility of the team to assure that all members are prepared to comply with this policy when they arrive at the plant the morning of the contest. Failure to comply may result in refusal of entrance to the contest area by plant management, and, in turn, contestant disqualification. Furthermore, the IMCA has established the policy that any contestants, coaches, officials or others team or contest personnel that have been present in an “active disease” country or region with the past 5 days shall not enter a packing plant for a contest or work-out. In the event violations do occur, these will be reported to the Executive Committee of the Intercollegiate Meat Coaches Association for review and action. Such violations could result in loss of eligibility for individuals and/or institutions. *This question is required.

AMSA Anti-Trust Statement

The following is not to be construed as legal advice, but is provided as a matter of information as to American Meat Science Association (AMSA) antitrust policy to those attending AMSA programs, events and activities (AMSA Activities). For further information as to the applicable standards, and how they may apply to any particular organization, attendees should contact their legal counsel.

AMSA believes strongly in competition. State and Federal antitrust laws are the rules under which our competitive system operates (Antitrust laws). It is the policy of AMSA to comply in all respects with all applicable Antitrust laws. AMSA encourages all of its members, and all participants in AMSA Activities to do the same. Again, if such individuals or entities have questions concerning these requirements, they should contact their legal counsel. 

AMSA Activities by their very nature bring competitors together. It is expected that all member representatives involved in AMSA activities, as well as consultants and other participants, will be sensitive to the associated legal issues and act in compliance with applicable Antitrust laws. Accordingly, in the course of such activities, it is necessary to avoid discussions of sensitive topics that can create antitrust concerns, such as discussions that may relate to raising, lowering, or stabilizing prices or fees; affect the availability of products; allocate markets; limit or discourage competition in the industry; relate to product boycotts, or the like. At any AMSA Activities, discussion of prices (including elements of prices such as allowances and credit terms), quality ratings of suppliers, and discussions that may cause a competitor to cease purchasing from a particular supplier, or selling to a particular customer, is prohibited. Also, there should be no discussion that might be interpreted as territory allocation.

An antitrust violation does not require proof of a formal agreement. A discussion of a sensitive topic, such as price, followed by action by those involved or present at the discussion can be enough to show a price fixing conspiracy. As a result, those attending an AMSA Activities should remember the importance of avoiding not only unlawful activities, but even the appearance of an unlawful activity.

As a practical matter, violations of Antitrust laws can have serious consequences (including severe penalties) for a company and its employees. Antitrust investigations and litigation are lengthy, complex, and disruptive.

Again, if you have any questions regarding the above at any time, please bring them to the attention of your legal counsel.

I have received and read a copy of AMSA’s Antitrust Statement and I agree to comply with the guidance contained therein.

*This question is required.

9. AMSA Waiver and Assumption of Risk

I, (“Participant”) enter into this agreement (“Agreement”) with the American Meat Science Association (“AMSA”) as a condition of my participation in and/or attendance at any AMSA, 4H, FFA, and/or intercollegiate meat judging contest with which AMSA is involved to any degree (each and every one, the “Event”).

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I understand and am aware of the inherent risk and danger of the Event and the potential for injury and disease transmission (including but not limited to the transmission of COVID-19) that exists when participating in or attending the Event. I am voluntarily exposing myself to such dangers and assume all risk of and responsibility for any injury, illness, death, property damage, or property loss that I may suffer in connection with my participation in and/or attendance at the Event — however caused, including by risks inherent in the situation or by dangers created by the negligence of AMSA, including AMSA’s affiliates and each of their past, present and future owners (direct and indirect), officials, officers, directors, employees, and agents, and each of their successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees”), third parties, or otherwise. If I become ill or injured during or as a result of my attendance at the Event, Releasees shall not be liable for any consequences of Releasees’ medical treatment of me or Releasees’ decision(s) relating to my medical treatment.

WAIVER: With full knowledge of the risks involved, I agree that Releasees shall not be responsible for any damage, loss, illness (including but not limited to COVID-19) or injury that I may suffer in connection with the Event, however caused. I—for myself and my successors, heirs, and assigns—waive all rights and covenant not to sue any Releasee for any damage, loss, illness (including but not limited to COVID-19) or injury that I may suffer in connection with the Event—however caused, including by risks inherent in the situation or by dangers created by the negligence or improper conduct of Releasees, third parties, or otherwise.

AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY: I agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from and against any and all costs, expenses, damages, claims, lawsuits, judgments, settlements, losses, and/or liabilities (including attorney fees, consultant fees, and testing costs, and court fees) suffered by the Releasees as a result of (1) any damage, loss, illness (including but not limited to COVID19) or injury that I may suffer in connection with the Event; (2) my actual or alleged conduct in connection with the Event, including without limitation any violation of AMSA’s rules or regulations; or (3) my actual or alleged contraction or transmission of COVID-19 or any communicable disease in connection with the Event.

MISCELLANEOUS: This agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by applicable law. If any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance will continue in full legal force and effect. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois applicable to agreements made and performed therein without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws thereof.

CONSIDERATION AND REPRESENTATIONS: In consideration for my participation in the Event, I acknowledge and agree to the following: I have had a full opportunity to ask questions regarding the Event; I represent that I am in good physical condition, am physically fit to participate in and/or attend the Event, I have no illness or medical condition that poses risk of harm or disability to me or others, I have not experienced symptoms of fever, fatigue, difficulty breathy, dry cough or other symptoms relating to COVID-19 or any communicable disease within the last 14 days, I have not traveled internationally in the past 30 days, and no member of my household has been diagnosed with COVID-19 in the last 30 days.

All three check boxes must be marked to agree signify agreement to the AMSA Waiver and Assumption of Risk. *This question is required.

I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS. BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT, I UNDERSTAND THAT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS.
I VOLUNTARILY SIGN THIS AGREEMENT AND AGREE THAT NO ORAL REPRESENTATIONS, STATEMENTS OR INDUCEMENT CONTRARY TO THIS WRITTEN AGREEMENT HAVE BEEN MADE.
I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT, IN THE EVENT OF MY DEATH OR INCAPACITY, THIS AGREEMENT WILL BE EFFECTIVE AND BINDING UPON MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES.

10. AMSA Media Waiver

By attending meat judging contests, you enter an area where photography, audio, and video recordings will occur. By entering the event premises, you are granting consent to such.
*This question is required.