Millwoods Karate Club

www.millwoods-karate.org
Phone: 780-463-8244

Fall 2024
Registration Form

WARNING! PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY. BY SIGNING THIS FORM YOU GIVE UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE

Assumption of Liability

I have read this waiver and I agree to observe all the club rules and instructions and to follow the requests of instructors established for the purpose of maintaining order and protecting members from injury. I acknowledge that while Millwoods Karate Club strives to provide a safe training environment, karate is an activity that involves risk, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury. I recognize the inherent risks and on behalf of myself, heirs and successors, hereby release the Instructors, Directors and other members of the Millwoods Karate Club, Edmonton Public Schools and The Southwood Community League FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY for any injury, damage, loss, or expense, including liability for negligence, which I may suffer while participating in the club activities.

Privacy Policy

The Millwoods Karate Club is Collecting this information in accordance with the Personal Information Privacy Act (2003). This information will be used to maintain memberships lists under the requirements of the Societies Act (1980), to contact members about the club or training times and in the event of an emergency with a member while training. This information will not be shared with any third parties except in case of medical emergency without prior written consent. By signing this form, you consent to this use of information you provide.

Consent to Photography

I HEREBY GRANT and give the Millwoods Karate Club permission to take photos or videos (digital or otherwise) of myself and to reproduce the likeness of myself for promotional and fundraising materials, educational materials, publications, websites, and other consistent purposes. Editing, publication, distribution, broadcast and use of this material shall be at the sole discretion of the Millwoods Karate Club, worldwide, in perpetuity or you withdraw your consent.

 

Millwoods Karate Club

INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

WARNING! By signing this document, you will assume certain risks and responsibilities. Please read Carefully

1. This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the sport of Karate and the orientation, instruction, activities, programs and services of Karate (collectively the "Activities"), the undersigned, being the Participant and the Participant's Parent/Guardian (Collectively the "Parties"), acknowledge and agree to the terms outlined in this document:

Disclaimer

2. MILLWOODS KARATE CLUB, its directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively "The Organization") are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by the Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.

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 Participant’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 COVID-19 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 Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Activities could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

4. The Participant 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. Privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage;
c. Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques;
d. Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements;
e. Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
f. The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
g. Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
h. Striking participants and objects with parts of the body;
i. Contact, colliding or being struck by other participants;
j. Tumbling, falling or being thrown to the floor;
k. Serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons and other aspects of my body or to my general health and well-being;
l. Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations
m. Concussion or other head injuries, including but not limited to, closed head injury or blunt head trauma;
n. Physical contact with other participants, spectators, equipment, and hazards;
o. Not wearing appropriate safety or protective equipment;
p. Failure to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas;
q. Negligence of other persons, including other spectators or participants;
r. Weather conditions;
s. Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Activities

Terms

5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the activities, the Parties agree:

a. That the Participant’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities;
b. That when the Participant practices or trains in his or her own space, the Parties are responsible for the Participant’s surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant;
c. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
d. To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
e. That if the participation observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from participation and bring such to the attention of an Organization representative immediately;
f. The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired, and the Participant agrees not to participate if impaired in any way;
g. That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant, By the Participant commencing and Activity, they acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
h. That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s protective equipment and the secure fitting of the protective equipment;
i. That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and the Participant may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability or death and voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks.

6. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:

a. That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to be involved in the Activities; and
b. That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant’s vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities.

General

7. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so solely in the Province of Alberta, Canada and they further agree that the substantive law of Alberta will apply without regard to conflict of law rules.

8. The Parties expressly agree that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law and that if any of its provisions are held to be invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

Acknowledgement

9. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.