DEARBORN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT WAIVER/RELEASE FOR INJURY AND/OR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19
In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of the Dearborn Public Schools Physical Education Program and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, I understand that participation in Dearborn Public Schools physical education classes will require some physical activity. As with any physical activity, this involves risks of serious injury or death, and for myself or for my participating student, and for my heirs, legal representatives, and successors in interest, I fully assume all of the risks of such participation, including, but not limited to, the following: proper clothing and shoes at all times, dangers arising equipment failure and inadequate safety equipment, health risks of extreme or rigorous physical activity, pre-existing medical conditions, and risks arising from the negligence of the Dearborn Public Schools, and their respective instructors, employees, and heirs (the “Releasees”).
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS of virtual physical education classes and acknowledge supervision is unavailable during these times, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Dearborn Public Schools Athletic Program and their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.