In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Softball Ontario Programs and tournaments, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:

a. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death. While particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of injury does exist; and

b. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and

c. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual 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

d. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE and HOLD HARMLESS, Softball Ontario, 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 INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE

e. I have read and agree to abide by the Softball Ontario Concussion Protocol and understand that all suspected concussions must be reported to the Softball Ontario Office by completion of the Softball Ontario suspected Concussion Report Form within 14 days of the accident.  Return to play and medical documentation must be submitted to the Softball Ontario Office prior to the participant returning to the field of play

f. I understand that all accidents/injuries must be reported to the Softball Ontario office by completion of the Softball Ontario accident report within 14 days of the accident.  The injured party has 30 days from the date of the accident to initiate a claim with Softball Ontario and be received by the insurance company

g. Canada has enacted an anti-spam legislation which will regulate the distribution of electronic messages. To comply with this law, Softball Ontario is required to obtain your consent in order to continue to send you e-communications from our organization. This may include newsletters, publications, advertisements, announcements, invitations and other news or information. By completing this form, you are consenting to receive emails and other electronic exchanges, as outlined by Softball Ontario.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTIONS OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT AN INDUCEMENT.

I hereby give permission for my photograph or a video or for my image to be taken and used by Softball Ontario for publication of the photograph in brochures, websites, leisure guides, streaming of events and other promotional materials created by Softball Ontario, including permission for Softball Ontario to copyright the photograph in its name. The purpose of the promotional materials is to encourage people to participate in the sport of softball, and to utilize Softball Ontario programs and services.

The purpose of gathering the information on this form is to provide Softball Ontario with the information needed to administer the Association’s programs and services. Please note that Softball Ontario is committed to respecting the privacy of our members, our volunteers, and our employees, by adhering to the privacy principles set forth in The Personal Information Protection and Electronics Documents Act (PIPEDA).  Softball Ontario’s privacy policy may be viewed on Softball Ontario’s  website at http://wordpress-2-662686692.eu-west-1.elb.amazonaws.com/~softballontario/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Privacy-Policy.pdf

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER 18)