WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
(**By signing this form you give up important legal rights. Please read carefully!!**)
This is a binding legal agreement. As a participant in the programs, activities, and events of Canadian Blind Hockey, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms.
Disclaimer
Canadian Blind Hockey, their directors, officers, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, advertisers, agencies, owners/operators of facilities, and representatives (the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, damage or loss of any kind suffered by a participant during, or as a result of, any program, activity or event, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.
Description of Risks and Release of Liability
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the Canadian Blind Hockey athletic/sports program, related events, and activities, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to hockey and the programs of Canadian Blind Hockey. The undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, agrees, and is fully aware that:
1. The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. The injuries sustained in playing hockey can be severe, and I may come into close contact with other participants including the possibility of accidental and unexpected contact; and,
3. My risk of injury increases as I become fatigued; and,
4. 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,
5. 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,
6. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS CANADIAN BLIND HOCKEY, their directors, officers, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, including AMI ACCESSIBLE MEDIA INC. and the CANADIAN NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND, and BC BLIND SPORTS advertisers, agencies, owners/operators of facilities, and representatives (the “Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
This is to certify that I, as participant, do consent and agree to the release as provided above of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs as provided above.