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If neither parent is travelling with the athlete, must both parents sign the letter of authorization?

- Canada has laws and regulations to protect children and to prevent abduction.
- Both parents must sign a letter the authorization (permission). As well, copies of any legal documents concerning custody rights if custody is shared should be made available.

Only one of the parents will be traveling with the athlete. Must the parent who is not travelling to Canada sign a letter of authorization permitting the child to travel with the other parent?

The parent who is not traveling must sign the letter giving permission for the child to travel. As well, copies of any legal documents concerning custody rights, if custody is shared, should be made available.

An athlete 15 years of age, has both parents and neither of the parents is traveling with the child.

Must the person who will be responsible for the athlete physically travel with the child on the same airplane flight?

No it is not necessary for the athlete and the “guardian” to be in the same airplane flight.

What information does the athlete (minor) have to carry with them?

The athlete (minor) should physically have in his or her possession information about the person who has agreed to be his guardian while in Canada.

What is meant by the word information?

The athlete should carry a letter of authorization signed by both parents authorizing the guardian to deal with situations that may arise on behalf of the parents. As well, the athlete should carry information on how to contact the guardian in his home country and in Canada should the need arise – address, telephone and cell numbers, telephone number at work, hotel name and telephone number in Canada, airline and flight number.

Must the responsible person/guardian sign a form/letter stating and acknowledging their willingness and agreement to accept the responsibility of acting as such child’s guardian?

Yes.

We also recommend that travelers contact their respective transportation company in order to observe any additional policies that they might have in place.

XXI JUNIOR PAN AMERICAN KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2010