1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As an Individual in activities, programs, services provided and events sponsored or organized by the Grande Prairie Beach Volleyball League and its affiliated districts, clubs and teams (collectively the “Organization”) and the sport of beach volleyball, which includes but is not limited to: games, tournaments, practices, training and facilities, orientational or instructional sessions or lessons, the undersigned being the Individual and Individual’s Parent/Guardian (collectively the “Parties”) acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this agreement.

2. I am the Parent/Guardian of the Individual and have full legal responsibility for the decisions of the Individual.

Description of Risks

3. The Parties understand and acknowledge that:
a) The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life;
b) The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming;
c) The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of the Individual’s fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and
d) The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Individual will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Activities could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

4. The Individual is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
a) Contracting COVID-19 or any other contagious disease;
b) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques;
c) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements;
d) Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
e) The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
f) Spinal cord injuries which may render the Individual permanently paralyzed;
g) Serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of the Individual’s body or to the Individual’s general health and well-being;
h) Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations;
i) Privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage;
j) Concussion or other head injuries, including but not limited to, closed head injury or blunt head trauma;
k) Physical contact with other Individuals, spectators, equipment, and hazards;
l) Failure to act safely or within the Individual’s ability or within designated areas;
m) Grass, turf, and other surfaces including bacterial infections and rashes;
n) Collisions with fences, poles, stands, and volleyball equipment;
o) Negligence of other persons, including other spectators, Individuals, or employees;
p) Weather conditions; and
q) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Activities