2026 GTCYS Parental Consent for Independent Travel "*" indicates required fields THIS CONSENT, AUTHORIZATION, AND RELEASE (the “Consent”) is provided to the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies (“GTCYS”) in connection with independent travel related to its 2026 Symphony Tour of New Zealand and Australia from June 20-July 1, 2026 (the “Tour”). I, the parent and/or legal guardian of the student above, give my consent to release my son/daughter from GTCYS’ care as of 7:00am on July 1, 2026 (or earlier if pre-determined and noted below). I understand that my son/daughter will part from the group at that time to travel independently from the group and will do so at their own risk. INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENTI, the parent and/or guardian, agree that at my sole cost and expense, I will indemnify, protect and hold GTCYS harmless against and from any and all damages, losses, liabilities, obligations, claims, costs and expenses (including, without limitation, attorney fees and court costs) of any kind or any nature whatsoever which may at any time be imposed upon, incurred by or asserted or awarded against GTCYS arising in whole or in part out of my child’s independent travel at the end of the Tour. This release is without reservation of any kind except for liabilities arising out of any intentional wrongful acts on the part of GTCYS, its directors and employees. This Consent shall be binding upon the parent(s) or guardian(s) whose signature(s) appears below and their respective assigns, and inures to the benefit of GTCYS, and its successors and assigns. This Consent shall in all respects be governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Minnesota. Student Name:* First Last Check the appropriate box below: My child is under 18 years old. An adult will meet my child in the lobby of the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 161 Sussex Street, Sydney, NSW 2000, Australia at 7:00am on July 1, 2026. The adult must “sign out” the student with GTCYS’ staff member Jacob West in the hotel lobby before leaving. Airport Bus My student is at least 18 years old and will ride GTCYS’ 6:30am group bus from the Hyatt Regency Hotel to the airport on July 1, 2026. My student must “sign out” with GTCYS’ staff member Jacob West before leaving the group at the airport. Own transportation My student is at least 18 years old and will determine their own transportation details after being released from GTCYS’ care and checking out of the Hyatt Regency Hotel by 7:00am on July 1. The student must “sign out” with GTCYS’ staff member Jacob West in the hotel lobby before leaving. Name of the authorized adult(s) who is meeting your child: First Last Relationship to the student*Cell phone number of authorized adult named above:*Specify this student's airline, flight number, and departure time:*Parent/Guardian AuthorizationSignature of Parent/Guardian Name (type name)*Today's date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Cell Phone of Parent/Guardian*Email of Parent/Guardian* * My typed name constitutes my agreement to this Independent Traveler policy. Is this a two-parent household?* Yes No Signature of Parent/Guardian 2 Name (type name)*Today's date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Cell Phone of Parent/Guardian*Email of Parent/Guardian* * My typed name constitutes my agreement to this Independent Traveler policy.