RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT BY AGREEING WITH THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING RIGHT TO SUE.
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In consideration for being granted membership in and for allowing me to participate in any or all events and related activities of the Edmonton Disc Golf Association (EDGA). I/we hereby warrant and agree that:
1. I am familiar with and accept that there is always a risk of injury and death resulting from participation in any organized recreational activity particularly those involving activities offered as part of the programme of EDGA, including its various related activities; and
2. I have satisfied myself, and believe, that I am physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in this programme, and that my equipment, if applicable, is appropriate for use in this programme; and
3. I understand that all applicable rules for participation INCLUDING HEALTH REGULATIONS/RESTRICTIONS AS DICTATED BY ALBERTA HEALTH SERVICES
and the need to stay home if feeling ill must be followed and that at all times the sole responsibility for personal safety remains with me and;
4. I will immediately remove myself from participation, and notify nearest official/organizer, if at any time I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition INCLUDING SICKNESS or if I feel that I have experienced any deterioration in my physical, emotional or mental fitness, or that of my equipment, or exceeded my comfort level, for continued participation in any event or related activity.
5. If I am over 18 years of age, I agree to allow EDGA to photograph and/or video me during EDGA sanctioned events. I also allow EDGA to use these photographs and/or videos on EDGA.CA and official EDGA social media channels.
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, ON BEHALF OF MYSELF, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND NEXT OF KIN THAT BY DIGITALLY AGREEING TO THIS AGREEMENT CONSTITUTES:
1. AN UNQUALIFIED ASSUMPTION BY ME OF ALL RISKS associated with my participation in any or all of the events and activities of EDGA even if arising from the negligence or gross negligence, including any compounding or aggravation of injuries caused by negligent rescue operations or procedures, of EDGA, any event organizer, event venue and any and all persons associated therewith or participating therein in any capacity; or in transportation to and from such events and activities, and
2. A FULL AND FINAL RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have, or may in the future have, against EDGA, all associated sponsors and partners, and their respective directors, officers, employees, coaches, leaders, contractors, agents, and representatives, advertisers, volunteers, others participating in any capacity, (all of whom are collectively referred to as “the Releasees”) from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, or expense that I/we may suffer as a result of my use of or my presence at event facilities, or my participation in any part of, or presence at, any or all of the events and related activities of the Releasees due to any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, GROSS NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE RELEVANT OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES.
3. AN AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE THE RELEASEES for any loss, injury, costs or damages of any form or type, howsoever caused or arising, and whether directly or
indirectly, from my participation in any aspect of the said events and related activities; and
4. AN AGREEMENT TO INDEMNIFY and to SAVE and HOLD HARMLESS the RELEASEES, and each of them, from any litigation expense, legal fees, liability, damage, award or cost, of any form or type whatsoever, they may incur due to any claim made against them or any one of them whether the claim is based on the negligence or the
gross negligence of the Releasees or otherwise.
5. AN AGREEMENT that this document is governed by the laws, and in the courts of the Province in which the applicable association, club, or school conducts its primary business; and
6. A CONSENT to the sharing of information contained in this form with the applicable association, the insurance underwriters in connection with coverage, and for the other uses in accordance with the EDGA Privacy Policy.
I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS AGREEMENT AND ARE AWARE THAT BY MY DIGITALLY AGREEING TO THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I AND MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND ASSIGNS MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES EITHER INDIVIDUALLY OR COLLECTIVELY.
I AGREE WITH THIS DOCUMENT FOR MYSELF VOLUNTARILY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENTS ON THE DAY I SUBMIT MY REGISTRATION OR APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES OF EDGA.