The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is reported to be extremely contagious. The state of medical knowledge is evolving, but the virus is believed to spread from person-to-person contact and/or by contact with contaminated surfaces and objects, and even possibly in the air. People reportedly can be infected and show no symptoms and therefore spread the disease. The exact methods of spread and contraction are unknown, and there is no known treatment, cure, or vaccine for COVID-19. Evidence has shown that COVID-19 can cause serious and potentially life-threatening illness and even death.

Fairfield County Swimming League (FCSL), cannot prevent you (or your child(ren)) from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 while participating in FCSL events. It is not possible to prevent against the presence of the disease. Therefore, if you choose to participate in a FCSL event, you may be exposing yourself to and/or increasing your risk of contracting or spreading COVID-19.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have read and understood the above warning concerning COVID-19. I hereby choose to accept the risk of contracting COVID-19 for myself and/or my children in order to participate in a FCSL event. Participating in the event is of such value to me and/or to my children that I accept the risk of being exposed to, contracting, and/or spreading COVID-19 in order to participate.

WAIVER OF LAWSUIT/LIABILITY: I, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives, hereby forever release and waive my right to bring suit or any claim(s) against FCSL and its officers, director, managers, officials, agents, employees or other representatives in connection with exposure, infection, and/or spread of COVID-19 related to participating in a FCSL event. I understand this waiver means I give up my right to bring any claims including for personal injuries, death, disease or property losses, or any other loss, including but not limited to claims of negligence and give up any claims I may have to seek damages, whether known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen.
CHOICE OF LAW/SEVERABILITY: I understand and agree that the law of the State of Connecticut will apply to this contract. I further acknowledge that THIS CONTRACT IS INTENDED TO BE FULLY SEVERABLE, and that if any portion of this contract is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance the contract shall continue in full legal force and effect. That shall include modifying the contract to allow the remainder of claims to be waived and released in the event that the inclusion of any particular type of claim is found to be invalid or contrary to public policy.