PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT RELATING TO RELEASE, WAIVER, DISCHARGE, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND OTHER MATTERS - In consideration of DALLAS SKYLINE JUNIORS VOLLEYBALL ASSOCIATION. Skyline Juniors, and the respective owners, members, staff, employees, contractors, officers, of each (hereinafter collectively referred to as “Organizers”), allowing me/my child, hereinafter referred to as “Participant”, to engage in various athletic activities and endeavors on facilities and with equipment either owned or controlled by the Organizers, including but not limited to athletic games, events, practice sessions, conditioning sessions, and other activities incidental thereto (the “Athletic Activities”), the undersigned hereby agree to the following:Participant recognizes and understands that certain risks of harm are inherent in Athletic Activities, and that there are dangers involved that cannot be fully foreseen and over which the Organizers have no control, and which could result in property damage, bodily injury or death.The undersigned and the Participant understand that there are dangers and inherent risks in playing or practicing to play in any Athletic Activity including VOLLEYBALL, including, but not limited to death, serious neck and spinal injuries which may result in complete or partial paralysis, brain damage, serious injury related to the eye and/or head, serious injury to virtually all internal organs, serious injury to all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other parts of the muscular/skeletal system, and serious injury or impairment to other aspects of my/my child’s body and general health and wellbeing. With a full understanding of the potential risks, THE UNDERSIGNED AND THE PARTICIPANT HEREBY ASSUME THE RISK, COSTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES, INCLUDING PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH, MEDICAL EXPENSES, DISABILITY, LOST WAGES, LOSS OF EARNING CAPACITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGES WHICH MAY BE INCURRED OR EXPERIENCED BY PARTICIPANT WHILE PARTICIPANT ENGAGES IN OR PARTICIPATES IN THE ATHLETIC ACTIVITIES.The undersigned, individually and on behalf of the Participant, our executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns: a) WAIVE, RELEASE, AND DISCHARGE the Organizers from any and all claims or liabilities for death or personal injury or damages of any kind, which arise out of or relate to the Participant’s participation in Athletic Activities, EXCEPT THAT WHICH IS THE RESULT OF GROSS NEGLIGENCE AND/OR WANTON MISCONDUCT OF THE ORGANIZERS; b) AGREE NOT TO SUE the Organizers for any of the claims or liabilities waived, released or discharged herein; and c) INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the Organizers from any claims made or liabilities assessed against them as a result of my actions and/or Participant’s actions.The Organizers strongly suggest that the Participant seek medical advice prior to engaging in any part of the Athletic Activities.Organizers hereby expressly disclaim any warranty or representation of the fitness of any facility, equipment, field, or other venue or personal property that may be utilized by Participant as part of, or in any way related to, the Athletic Activities. The use of any facility or equipment of Organizer by Participant is at the sole and complete risk of Participant, and Participant has had the opportunity to inspect and review such facility and equipment at Participant’s sole risk.The undersigned, individually and on behalf of the Participant, grant to the Organizers, its representatives and employees the right to take photographs and videotapes of Participant and Participant’s property in connection with the Athletic Activities. The undersigned further authorizes the Organizers, its assigns and transferees to copyright, use and publish the same in print and/or electronically. The undersigned, individually and on behalf of the Participant, further agrees that the Organizers may use such photographs and videotapes of the Participant with or without the Participant’s name and for any lawful purpose, including for use in promotional activities initiated by the Organizers.The undersigned and the Participant understand that if he/she is caught with or drinking any alcohol or in possession of illegal drugs, either on the facility of Organizers or otherwise, then the Organizers will contact the Participant’s parent or guardian and Participant will be required to leave the facility and will not be allowed to return to the facility or use the facility in any manner.Being around other participants or coaches may result in the Participant to be in the presence or come in contact with viruses, bacteria, or diseases. Participant recognizes these risks are present when working any event or with participants and agrees to not hold Organizers liable.At any point in time, the Participant does not feel safe to travel to the event venue or to participate in the event environment, the Participant is encouraged to stay home. No event will be mandatory if the Participant does not feel the travel or the event environment is safe.The undersigned and the Participant have read the above agreement and foregoing and have willingly signed the same for the consideration expressed and with a full understanding of its purpose. Participant represents that he/she is 18 years of age or older and otherwise competent to execute this instrument or that his/her legal guardian has signed this agreement on behalf of the Participant named herein. *
