WARNING: Please Read Carefully. By electronically acknowledging this document, you will assume certain risks and responsibilities.

1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a participant in
the sport of artistic swimming and the spectating, orientation, instruction, activities, competitions,
programs, and services of Ontario Artistic Swimming and Royal City Artistic Swimming Club (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned, being the Participant and the Participant’s Parent/Guardian (collectively the “Parties”), acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this document.

Disclaimer
2. Ontario Artistic Swimming, Royal City Artistic Swimming Club, and their respective Directors, Officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, property damage, death, expense, loss of income, damage or loss of any kind suffered by the Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities.

Description and Acknowledgement of Risks
3. The Parties understand and acknowledge that:
a) The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no
amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for
serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life;
b) The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training), which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming;
c) The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may
be unaware of the Participant’s fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and
d) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health
Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase the Participant’s risk of contracting COVID-19.

4. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the
Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be
exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not
limited to:
a) Contracting COVID-19 or any other contagious disease;
b) Privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage;
c) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques;
d) Dryland training including weights, Pilates, running, dance, bands, circus school and massage;
e) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements;
f) Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
g) Physical contact with other participants including spotters whose role is to enhance safety and
learning;
h) Failure to act safely or within my own ability or designated areas;
i) Colliding with the pool, pool bottom, walls, stands, equipment, or with other participants;
j) Entering the water by either diving or jumping;
k) Artistic swimming techniques including boosts and lifts;
l) Extended time underwater;
m) Spending extended times in chlorinated water, which may lead to bacterial infections or rashes;
n) The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of
equipment;
o) Serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of my
body, or to my general health and well-being;
p) Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations;
q) Concussion or other head injuries, including but not limited to, closed head injury or blunt head
trauma;
r) Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
s) Negligence of other persons, including other spectators, participants, or employees; and
t) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events, which are an
integral part of the Activities.

Terms
5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Parties agree:
a) That when the Participant practices or trains in their own space, the Parties are responsible for the
Participant’s surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant;
b) That the Participant’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities
and the Parties assume all risks related to the Participant’s mental and physical condition;
c) To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
d) To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
e) That if the Participant observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove
themselves from participation and bring their observations to a representative of the Organization
immediately;
f) The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired, and the
Participant will not participate if impaired in any way;
g) That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant.
By the Participant commencing an Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and
conditions of the Activity;
h) That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and the Participant may be exposed to, or infected by,
COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death;
and
i) That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s safety or protective equipment and the
secure fitting of that equipment.
6. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:
a) That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their
agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate
in the Activities;
b) That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant’s vehicle,
property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities; and
c) That this Agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province
of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in
full legal force and effect.
Jurisdiction

7. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so
solely in the Province of Ontario and they further agree that the substantive law of the Province of
Ontario will apply without regard to conflict of law rules.