Victory Velo Racing - 2024 Team Application & Waiver

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Please completely fill out the Membership application to be considered for membership in Victory Velo Racing. Completing the form does not constitute acceptance - the Victory Velo Racing Board will notify athletes upon review of the completed applications.

Items marked with a red asterisk (*) must be provided to submit your application.

Should you have questions please contact us via email at info@victoryveloracing.com

Membership Requirements Overview

Victory Velo Racing supports the cycling community in many ways, including providing volunteers for cycling events throughout the Sacramento area. To accomplish this, we need our members to volunteer for at least one event determined by the board.

Participate in team training rides, meetings and other social events.

Adhere to the team rules & code of conduct as defined in the Member Programs and Benefits (will be sent once your application is approved).

Represent the team & sponsors in a positive, professional manner at all times

Athletes are expected to wear the current team kit during all races and team training rides throughout the year.

Victory Velo Racing is a race team. Team members are encouraged to race but not required. Although, there are some team benefits for members that particpate in elegible events. Elegible races and events are defined in the Member Programs and Benefits.

All members must sign the waiver and release of liability form.

Helmets are required at all times during team training rides and while riding in the team kit

Members must sign up for the Victory Velo WhatsApp and Meet-Up to receive team communications and have visibility to team events.

You can get a complete copy of team programs and benefits via this link: VVR Membership Programs & Benefits

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Volunteering in ways that promote cycling in our community is a core element of Victory Velo Racing. There are many ways in which you can volunteer and we'd like to understand how you plan to contribute to the team? Select all that apply*

Volunteering at cycling eventsLeading team organized ridesBecoming a member of the VVR BoardBecoming a VVR SponsorAssist the VVR Board with special projects (e.g. organizing the team camp)Other

All current and prospective members must review and sign the waiver below. A copy of the signed waiver will be sent to you at the email address you provided.

If you have any questions about the waiver, please contact any board member or send an email to info@victoryveloracing.com.

WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

THIS WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is made between Participant and Victory Velo Racing, Incorporated (“Club”). NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the foregoing recital and mutual covenants and conditions contained herein, Participant agrees as follows:

1. Assumption of Risks.

“Activities” means each and every activity arising from or related to the Club including, but not limited to, bicycle riding, event volunteering, spectating, attending or assisting with club functions, traveling between event locations or club function locations, riding
in support vehicles, loading and unloading equipment. Participant fully acknowledges that Activities are inherently dangerous and, fully realizing the dangers of participating in Activities, FULLY ASSUMES THE RISKS ASSOCIATED WITH SUCH PARTICIPATION INCLUDING, but not limited to, the following: falling; falling on uneven terrain; falling as a result of being airborne; collisions with other cyclists, persons, animals, or fixed or moving objects; being struck by other cyclist, vehicles, or persons; negligence or inexperience of other cyclists, persons and/or other participants; dangers arising from excessive speed; dangers arising from equipment failure or inadequate safety equipment; dangers arising from uneven trails or roads; dangers arising from trail or road conditions; dangers arising from changing trail or road conditions; dangers arising
from weather conditions; dangers arising from Activities including acts by authorized or unauthorized persons, cyclists, or vehicles; injuries caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including, but
not limited to participants, volunteers, spectators, sponsors, coaches, event officials, and event monitors, and/or event promoters; injury caused by lack of hydration; CLUB'S OWN NEGLIGENCE; danger of medical emergencies such as heart attack, stroke or heat stroke; and
the possibility of serious physical and/or mental trauma, injury or death associated with the Activities. Further, Participant acknowledges that such inherent risks from participation cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to mitigate such risk. The specific risks vary from one
Activity to another, but the risks include, but are not limited to, the following:

(a) Minor injuries such as scratches, bruises, contusions, and sprains;
(b) Major injuries such as eye injury or loss of sight, bone, joint or spinal cord injuries, strokes, heart attacks, and concussions;
(c) Catastrophic injuries such as paralysis or death; and
(d) Property damage, casualty, or loss.

Participant acknowledges and agrees that he or she has read the previous paragraphs and acknowledges, understands, and appreciates these and other risks that are inherent in the Activities. Participant hereby asserts that his or her participation is voluntary and that he or she KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUMES ANY AND ALL SUCH RISKS

2. Waiver.

In consideration of being permitted or allowed to participate in any way in Activities, Participant, personally and for his or her successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives, does hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Club, its managers, members, officers, employees, sponsors, or agents, on any theory of liability for any and all claims including, but not limited to, the negligence of Company, its managers, members, officers, employees, sponsors, or agents, whether resulting in personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death) or property loss arising from, but not limited to,
participation in Activities.

3. Indemnification and Hold Harmless.

Participant agree to INDEMNIFY, DEFEND AND HOLD HARMLESS Club, its managers, members, officers, employees, sponsors, and agents from any and all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, damages and liabilities, including attorney’s fees and expenses, arising from or related to his or her participation in the Activities and to reimburse Club for any such expenses incurred.

4. Scope of Release.

Participant HAS CAREFULLY READ THIS AGREEMENT AND FULLY
UNDERSTANDS ITS CONTENTS. PARTICIPANT IS AWARE THAT THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND IS EXPRESSLY INTENDED TO COVER AND INCLUDE ALL CLAIMS, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, WHICH CAN OR MAY EVER BE ASSERTED BY PARTICIPANT OR HIS OR HER SUCCESSORS AS THE RESULT OF PARTICIPANT’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES, OR THE EFFECTS OR CONSEQUENCES THEREOF. PARTICIPANT UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT THIS AGREEMENT COVERS AND INCLUDES ALL CLAIMS OF EVERY KIND OR NATURE, PAST, PRESENT OR FUTURE, KNOWN OR UNKNOWN, SUSPECTED OR UNSUSPECTED, AND ALL CLAIMS OR RIGHTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 1542 OF THE CIVIL CODE OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA ARE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVED. WE UNDERSTAND THAT
SECTION 1542 PROVIDES:

A general release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing the release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.

5. Fitness.

Participant warrants and represents that he or she is physically fit and does not know of any medical or health reason why he or she should not participate in Activities.

6. Severability.

Participant further expressly agrees that if any term, provision, covenant, or condition of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable, the rest of the Agreement shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affect or invalidated.

7. Integration; Binding Effect.

This Agreement constitutes the entire understanding and
agreement of the parties hereto relating to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements or understandings of the parties hereto, whether written or oral. This Agreement is binding on and inures to the benefit of the parties hereto, and their respective successors, assigns, heirs, executors, administrators and personal representatives.

8. Governing Law, Venue.

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the laws of the State of California as applied to agreements among California residents entered into and to be performed entirely within California. The parties consent to the exclusive jurisdiction and venue of the county of Placer in the State of California.

9. Acknowledgment of Understanding.

Participant acknowledges that he or she is signing this
Agreement freely and voluntarily, and intends by his or her signature for this Agreement to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, Participant (and Parent or Legal Guardian, if applicable) has executed this Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement as of the date first set forth below.

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