SOUTHERN MARYLAND ARCHERY, INC. NONMEMBERS WAIVERS

WAIVER OF LIABILITY 2025

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in Southern Maryland Archery, INC. events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. The risk of injury from archery and other known and unknown events and activities and/or the use of the related buildings, structures, equipment, automobiles, firearms, weapons, ATV’s, boats, tree stands, roads, bodies of water, land and all other real and personal property whether owned by archery club or others is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
2. I acknowledge and agree that the use of archery equipment, firearms and other weapons by myself or others on club premises or otherwise are inherently dangerous and high-risk activities whether such archery equipment, firearms or weapons are discharged by myself or others; and
3. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
4. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
5. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE  AND HOLD HARMLESS Southern Maryland Archery, INC. its officers, directors, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, members, guests, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of real property and personal property used to conduct the events and activities (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW.
6. This Archery Club Waiver and Release of Liability is filed for 2-years from the date of signature.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL  RIGHTS  BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

Signature of Participant: (Don't sign if under 18 years of age.  The parent/guardian completes below.)

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these events and activities and/or the use of related real and personal property as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE.

VIDEO/PHOTO RELEASE FORM

I hereby grant Southern Maryland Archery, INC. the irrevocable right and permission to use photographs and/or video recordings of me at events, practices, tournaments, and activities not listed by Southern Maryland Archery, INC. and other websites and in publications, promotional flyers, educational materials, derivative works, or for any other similar purpose without compensation to me. 

 I understand and agree that such photographs and/or video recordings of me may be placed on the Internet.  I also understand and agree that I may be identified by name and/or title in printed, Internet, or broadcast information that might accompany the photographs and/or video recordings of me.  I waive the right to approve the final product.  I agree that all such portraits, pictures, photographs, video and audio recordings, and any reproductions thereof, and all printed photos, video recordings, and digital files are and shall remain the property of Southern Maryland Archery, INC. 

I hereby release, acquit and forever discharge Southern Maryland Archery, INC., its current and former Board of Directors, club members, non-members, volunteers, agents, officers of the above-named entities from any and all claims, demands, rights, promises, damages and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use or distribution of said photographs and/or video recordings, including but not limited to any claims for invasion of privacy, appropriation of likeness or defamation.

I hereby warrant that I am eighteen (18) years old or more and competent to contract in my own name or, if I am less than eighteen years old, that my parent or guardian has signed this release form below.  This release is binding on me and my heirs, assigns, and personal representatives.

This Archery Club Waiver and Release of Liability is filed for 2-years from the date of signature.

I HAVE READ THIS VIDEO/PHOTOGRAPHY RELEASE FORM, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL  RIGHTS  BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

If the individual photographed/recorded is under eighteen (18) years old, the following section must becompleted: I have read and understand this document. I understand and agree that it is binding on me, my child(named above), our heirs, assigns, and personal representatives. I acknowledge that I am eighteen (18) years old ormore and that I am the parent or guardian of the child named