Camp Waiver & Release - (“Student”) and the undersigned parent(s)/guardian(s) desire to allow Student to participate in a school athletic activity (the “Activity”). Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) understand and acknowledge that participation in the Activity is voluntary and may take place prior to, during or after the Activity’s defined regular season. Examples of a school athletic activity include (but are not limited to) practices, athletic contests, competitions, physical fitness programs, weight lifting, open gym / open facilities, individual instruction sessions, camps, clinics, and other related activities. In exchange for being permitted to participate in the Activity, Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to this full Waiver and Release.Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) understand and acknowledge that there are risks inherent in participating in the Activity, including possible personal injury, injury to property, or death. Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to make themselves aware the risks and hazards associated with the Activity. Students and parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge that the activities involved in the Activity may include (but are not limited to) various types of physical exertion, running, weight lifting, physical contact, collision with other players, and other conduct involved in athletic activity. As a result, the Activity may result in serious neck and spinal injuries that may result in paralysis, injury to the head or brain, injury to all internal organs, injury to all bones, joints, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and other aspects of the muscular-skeletal system, any other injury to any part of the body, or death. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge and understand that there is a possibility of unforeseen and unpredictable events and risks inherent in the Activity that can result in serious bodily injury or death when participating in the Activity. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) further understand that there may be other risks in addition to those listed above that may pose a danger to Students and other individuals, and Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) expressly assume all risks, known and unknown. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) understand and acknowledge that the Activity may be a violent contact sport or activity which may result in injury or death.With the above in mind, and being fully aware of the risks (known and unknown) and possibility of injury and loss involved, the undersigned Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) consent to have Student participate in the Activity. In addition, parent(s)/guardian(s) agree that Monroe Local Schools and its agents (including team doctors, athletic trainers and nurses) may provide treatment to Student for any injury he or she may sustain while participating in the Activity. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s), on behalf of themselves, Student, executors or other representatives, waive and release all rights and claims for damages that the parent(s)/guardian(s) or Student may have against the Monroe Local Schools (Monroe) and its representatives, agents, board members, employees, representatives, and volunteers. By signing this Waiver and Release, Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) agree to waive, release and hold harmless Monroe and its agents, board members, employees, representatives and volunteers from any and all present and future claims, lawsuits, actions, liabilities, demands, damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, actions and causes of action whatsoever for, upon, or by reason of, any present or future loss, injury, disability or damage of any kind whatsoever (whether to person, including death, or to property, and whether negligent or otherwise), known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, at any time arising out of or relating in any way to the activities involved in the Activity or for any treatment of injury sustained during the Activity. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) further agree to indemnify, defend, and hold Monroe free and harmless from and against all present and future claims, lawsuits, damages, costs, expenses, loss of services, actions and causes of action, including actions for loss of life, whether known or unknown, anticipated or unanticipated, arising out of or relating in any way to the Activity or related activity. The undersigned parent(s)/guardian(s) also affirm that Student now has and will continue to maintain proper hospitalization, health, and accident insurance coverage which the undersigned acknowledges as adequate for both Student’s protection and the parent(s)/guardian(s)’ own protection. Student is covered by primary health/medical/accident insurance. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) represent and warrant that Student is qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in the Activity and all activities associated with the Activity. Agreement to this Waiver and Release is voluntary and in exchange for permission of Student to participate in the Activity. Student and parent(s)/guardian(s) acknowledge that they have been provided sufficient time to read and consider the nature and scope of this Waiver and Release. It is the intent of the undersigned that this Waiver and Release be complete and unconditional and be applied to the fullest extent permitted by law. If any part or portion of this Waiver or Release is held invalid, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect. *
