Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability - Medical
Baseball is an exciting sport which may involve collisions with other players, the ball, the ground etc. Players are exposed to the risk of injuries. In an effort to make the game of baseball as safe as possible, coaches will teach the players the skills and rules of baseball. Players must follow the coaches’ instruction, rules and policies to reduce the possibility of injury. By registering as a member of the Club, you have read the warnings above and understand that baseball is a physical sport and that there are risks involved in participation. You further understand that there is a possibility that you could be injured as a result of your participation. You hereby certify that you are physically fit to take part in the baseball programme. You further authorize the coaches, to use their best judgment to protect, assist and seek medical attention for you in the event of an accident or injury. In case of emergency, you further authorise treatment by Emergency Personnel.
You understand that participation in baseball or softball may result in serious injuries and protective equipment does not prevent all injuries to players, and do hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, organizers, supervisors, participants, and persons transporting you to and from activities from any claim arising out of any injury to you whether the result of negligence or for any other cause.
You hereby warrant that you have read this Agreement in its entirety and fully understand its contents. You are aware that this Agreement releases the Club or any of its executives, employees, members and third parties from liability and contains an acknowledgement of your voluntary and knowing assumption of the risk of injury or illness. You have completed this registration voluntarily and of your own free will.
Assumption of Risk and Waiver of Liability - Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The Coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by health organisations and the UK government. COVID-19 is contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, of governments, and health agencies, recommend social distancing and have, in many locations, prohibited the congregation of groups of people. By signing this Waiver of Liability, you represent to Kent Mariners Baseball Club and its affiliated entities, volunteers, directors, National Teams, officials or other participants and all entities conducting British Baseball Federation activities (together and collectively, “BBF”) and that you and your child(ren) have not, in the past 14 days: knowingly been in contact with anyone that has tested positive for COVID-19; exhibited any symptoms commonly associated with COVID-19, including fever; or travelled outside the United Kingdom.
To try and address the risks that COVID-19 presents, including to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Club has adopted preventative measures, risk assessments for all teams and protocols. However, if you attend a Club event, the Club does not and cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed to or become infected with COVID-19 or spread COVID-19 to others.
By submitting this form you expressly and knowingly:
Acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19; and voluntarily assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at a Club event. You voluntarily agree to assume the risk that you may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at a Club event, and that if infected, you could spread COVID-19 to others. You accept sole responsibility for any mental distress, personal injury, illness, temporary or permanent disability, and/or death that you, or others with which you have personal contact may experience or incur if you become COVID-19 infected as a result of your attendance at a Club event.
To the fullest extent of the law you waive and release the Club and all associated officers, members, coaches, officials, representatives, volunteers, and/or all other Club event participants and/or their families (“Club Parties”) from all actions, damages, losses, costs, claims, liability, or expense, of any kind or nature, that you suffer or incur from exposure to or infection by COVID-19 as a result of attending, arising out of, or related to, a Club event (a “Claim”).
To the fullest extent of the law, you hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless the Club and Club Parties from and against all Claims. You understand and agree that this release, to the fullest extent of the law, includes any claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of the Club or a Club Party, including any claim based on lack of, or error in carrying out, COVID-19 preventative measures and protocols, and regardless of whether a COVID-19 exposure or infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any Club event.