COVID-19
Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Release & Hold Harmless
I desire to participate or allow my child(ren) to participate in one or more voluntary activities sponsored by Sarasota Bay Watch (SBW). The coronavirus known as COVID-19 has been declared as a worldwide pandemic and is believed to be contagious and spread by person-to-person contact. Federal, state, and local agencies recommend social distancing and other measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
SBW will conduct activities with safety protocols appropriate under the circumstances at the time. For the safety of all people involved, participants in the Activity will be required to adhere to all safety protocols and are subject to immediate removal from the Activity if they do not comply.
In an effort to ensure the safety and wellness of our community, I will:
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Perform temperature check for fever (100.4 F or 38.0 C) before arrival for the activity. If my child(ren) or I have a fever, we will not participate in the Activity until we have been without a fever for at least 72 hours.
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Make a visual inspection for signs of illness which could include: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, flushed cheeks, rapid breathing or difficulty breathing (without recent physical activity), fatigue, or extreme fussiness. If myself or my child(ren) have exhibited any of these signs or symptoms, I will not permit myself or my child(ren) to participate in the Activity until we have been without signs or symptoms for at least 72 hours.
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Confirm that I or my children have not been in contact with someone who has either tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days or is waiting for test results. If we have been in contact with such a person, I will not permit my child(ren) to participate in the Activity until 14 days have elapsed since the time of contact.
By signing this document below, I acknowledge and affirm all of the statements above. I also voluntarily assume all risks that I and/or my child(ren) may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of participation in the Activity, and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, sickness, and/or death. I understand that the risk of exposure or infection may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself, my child(ren), SBW staff, volunteers, or agents, other Activity participants, or others not listed, and I acknowledge that all such risks are known to me.
In consideration of me and my child(ren) being able to participate in the Activity, I, on behalf of myself, as well as anyone entitled to act on my behalf, hereby forever waive, release, and hold the Sarasota Bay Watch and its agents and partners harmless from any and all claims, suits, liability, actions, judgments, attorneys’ fees, costs, and any expenses of any kind resulting from injuries or damages, grounded in tort or otherwise, that I and/or my child(ren), or my or our representatives, sustain during or related to my child(ren)’s participation or involvement in the Activity.