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Your child has been invited to attend a program offered by Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative (YBYG) at the Yacht Club in Kamloops, BC. The program tentatively runs on August 19-22, 2024 at 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

YBYG Martial Arts Club is an extra-curricular program for youth in partnership with the City of Kamloops and is offered to youth at no cost. Participation in a YBYG program is an exciting opportunity to connect with peers, participate in some physical activity and confidence-building activities, and develop leadership skills.

The emphasis is on environmental awareness and strategies to avoid dangerous situations.  Self-defense techniques that can be used in a crisis are taught by a certified instructor.  Activities are designed to identify personal strengths and challenges, perceive potential aggressive triggers and cues, and practice assertive communication to neutralize potentially violent situations without harm to yourself or others.

The physical techniques are a set of simple, easy to learn, but effective self- defense strategies. Since self-defense is over 70% psychological, it is important to consider strategies for practicing assertiveness, attention, awareness and avoidance of potentially threatening situations.

In this seminar they will:

  • Learn Concrete Self-Defense Tools (to be used as a last resort) that are simple, easy to learn, and whose execution allows “room for error” (i.e. doesn’t require precise execution to be effective).
  • Develop personal safety and awareness tips in day-to-day situations, including the four A’s-Attention, Awareness, Avoidance and Action!
  • Understand the importance of Boundary Setting Skills, including setting and maintaining boundaries, “seeing” and responding to danger, controlling one’s emotions, projecting confidence, assertiveness, and de-escalation skills.
 

YBYG Staff will supervise and run the program. Snacks will be provided, and parents should indicate food restrictions and/or allergies on the consent form. Registration must be completed before your child can participate in the program.

If you have any questions, please contact Joe Calendino (YBYG Executive Director) at 778.828.2799 

Please note:  Space is limited and registration will be accepted on a first come first serve opportunity and a waitlist will be maintained

CONSENT, CONFIDENTIALITY and ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK

 

Accidents can result when youth participate in activities and can occur with or without any fault on either the part of the participant, School or its employees or agents, or the facility where the activity is taking place.  By allowing my child (the Youth) to participate in the Yo Bro | Yo Girl Youth Initiative (YBYG) Program (Program), I, the Parent/Guardian (s) am (are) accepting the risk of an accident occurring, and agree that the Program, is suitable for my child.

 

By signing the Consent, I, the PARENT/GUARDIAN confirm that I:

  1. have read and agree that the Program and activities are appropriate for the Youth and hereby provide consent for the Youth to participate in the activities;
  2. hereby agree that the Youth will not attend the Program or related activities if he/she/they are ill or feeling unwell, and is medically fit to participate in the Program and related activities;
  3. hereby give my permission for the Youth to consume drink and food items provided during the Program and related activities;
  4. hereby waive any and all legal rights that I may have now or in the future and release from liability and agree not to sue YBYG for any loss or damage that I may suffer as a result of the Youth’s participation in the Program and related activities; and hereby recognize that releasing YBYG from liability prevents me from claiming for money from YBYG;
  5. have discussed with the Youth my expectations, YBYG’s expectations, and the risks and consequences if he/she/they does (do) not follow guidelines stated by the YBYG staff, and that I accept and assume all these risks and the consequences and freely choose to permit the Youth to participate in the Program and related activities regardless;
  6. understand it is my right to obtain as much information as required about the Program and activities and associated risks and hazards, including information beyond that provided to by the school or program;
  7. recognize that YBYG may wish to promote my child’s positive interactions, accomplishments, photographs, and video on YBYG’s media, including without limitation, the YBYG website, emails, social media, and printed or digital promotional materials (“YBYG Media”);
  8. acknowledge that YBYG and the School District consents and written communication will be stored and shared between YBYG and the School District in an online repository. Once participants such as my child are in the Program, communications will be conducted via phone, other online platforms or in person;
  9. acknowledge that YBYG preserves the confidentiality of youth and families except when required by law, continuity of care, or the child’s and family’s safety.