SANTA CLARITA SPEED SKATING AND US Speed Skating Release of Liability and Waiver Agreement
NOTE: THIS FORM MUST BE READ AND ACKNOWLEDGED BEFORE THE PARTICIPANT IS PERMITTED TO TAKE PART IN ANY USS SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES WITH THE SANTA CLARITA SPEED SKATING CLUB.
IN CONSIDERATION of my involvement in the sport, activities, and events under the auspices of U.S. Speedskating and/or a USS Association and/or a USS Club, INCLUDING the USS Club known as the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that:
- I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SPORT OF SPEEDSKATING; both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERS;
- THROUGH MY PARTICIPATION IN ANY SPEEDSKATING ACTIVITY, I RISK BODILY INJURY, (INCLUDING PARALYSIS, DISMEMBERMENT, DISABILITY, AND DEATH), SICKNESS AND DISEASE (INCLUDING COMMUNICABLE DISEASES), AND EXPOSURE TO ADVERSE CONDITIONS (INCLUDING ISSUES WITH FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT); and while particular rules of my sport, equipment, and personal training and discipline may reduce this risk, THIS RISK OF INJURY DOES EXIST, AS WELL AS THE RISK OF DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF PROPERTY;
- I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual or unnecessary hazard during my presence or participation, I will bring such to the attention of the nearest coach or official; and,
- If medical or surgical emergencies occur, I hereby give my permission to the physician and hospital selected by the Santa Clarita Speed Skating Club to take appropriate steps on behalf of myself or my minor child to do all things necessary to protect my own or my minor child’s health and well-being.
- I hereby certify that the individual designated as the skater on this form is in good health and has no special medical considerations except as detailed below:
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (Under Age 18 at the Time of Acknowledgement)
This is to certify that I/we as parent(s)/guardian(s) with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree not only to his/her release, but also for myself/ourselves, and my/our heirs, assigns and next of kin to release and indemnify the Releasees from any and all Liability incident to my/our minor child’s involvement as stated above.