I, the undersigned, do hereby agree to participate and/or allow the participant(s) listed above to participate in the program(s) provided by the NorthShore Volleyball. I understand that recreation programs, by their very nature, can present circumstances that place the participant at some risk of injury. Among factors affecting potential for injury are the inherent risks of the activity and the participant’s aptitude and intensity of involvement. I understand and agree that I am and/or the above-named participant(s) is (are) entered into this program at my/their own risk.

In consideration of the acceptance of this registration form for the activities listed, the participant(s) named
on this form or his/her legal guardian, agrees as follows:

I understand the nature and content of the activity(ies) listed and am aware of the potential dangers incidental to engaging in the program(s).

I understand that there are certain risks and hazards involved in participating in sand volleyball that may result in injury or death to me or other players, including, but not limited to those hazards associated with weather conditions, playing conditions, court design, court maintenance, court condition, equipment, or other participants.

I acknowledge that I have a duty to inspect the conditions of the court and areas surrounding prior to each game and throughout the game. If I begin any game, lesson, training or part thereof, I waive any claim for any injury arising from a defective condition of the court or surrounding area.

I acknowledge that I will remain in the volleyball court area (including benches, and shade tents) during practices, and only leave (with a coach’s permission) to use the bathroom accompanied by another player, or same-sex coach.

I agree to release, indemnify, defend and hold NorthShore Volleyball, its officers, employees, agents, coaches, and volunteers harmless and free from any and all liability of any nature resulting directly or indirectly from participation in the(se) program(s), including but not limited to liability for any and all demands, damages, claims, suits, liens and judgments, including costs and attorneys’ fees, of whatever nature, or for injury or death of any person, damage to property, or interference with the use of property, arising from or in connection with participation in the program(s).

By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my child(ren) and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending NorthShore events and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at practices / tournaments may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, NorthShore employees, volunteers, and program participants and their families.

I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my child(ren) or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my child(ren) may experience or incur in connection with my child(ren)’s attendance at the NorthShore or participation in Northshore programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my children, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless NorthShore, its employees, agents, and representatives, of and from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of NorthShore, its employees, agents, and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any NorthShore program.

By signing this agreement, we also agree that I will will notify NorthShore immediately if my child is feeling ill, or has come into contact with someone who was, or may have been exposed to COVID-19.

I have carefully read this Indemnity, Release, Waiver and Assumption of Risk Agreement and fully understand its contents and understand that it shall be binding upon me, my heirs, successors and assigns.

I am aware that this is a full release of liability, and sign it of my own free will.