In exchange for my participation in the 2022 ITA Men’s All-American Championships (“Event”) being held at the University of Tulsa (and secondary sites) October 1-9, 2022, I acknowledge the risks associated with participating in the Event and/or any event staged in connection therewith, I accept those risks voluntarily and hereby for myself and on behalf of my heirs and legal representatives release and discharge the Intercollegiate Tennis Coaches Association, Inc., (“ITA”) of and from any and all claims and demands of every kind, nature and character for any loss, injury, damage, which I may suffer or sustain, by negligence or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law in connection with any aspect of the Event, including but not limited to any action and/or decision taken regarding the conduct of any matches.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in the Event, I acknowledge, appreciate, and agree: (1) Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and, (2) 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, (3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe any unusual or 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, (4) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the ITA, their
officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I hereby agree to abide by all applicable rules, regulations and codes of the ITA, and the Event including but not limited to the Referee, or his/her designee, who will have the authority to take any action he/she deems necessary in the interests of the Event, including but not limited to defaulting a player, without any resulting liability for any of the Released Parties. Players are strictly prohibited from taking motion pictures, still pictures, sound recordings and any other reproductions of any description in the locker rooms. I am aware of and accept that: (1) I am strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from wagering anything of value in connection with the Event; (2) I am strictly prohibited, directly or indirectly through others, from offering or receiving anything of value to or from any person with the intent to influence any Player’s efforts in the Event; and (3) any violation of these regulations will subject me to severe penalties including but not limited to suspension from play in all ITA events.
I am aware of and accept that: (1) The Event is subject to extension and/or cancellation (in whole or in part) due to force majeure or other events as determined by the ITA in its sole discretion; and (2) The ITA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel in whole or in part, for whatever reason the Event. I hereby grant to the ITA and their assignees the right to use or authorize the use of my name, voice, likeness, signature and biographical material without additional consideration for the purpose of publicizing, promoting and advertising the ITA and their related parties and/or affiliates, and the Event and for the televising, broadcasting and filming of the same; and hereby grant and assign to the ITA and their assignees in perpetuity throughout the world the right to make, use, show and reproduce in any way now known or hereafter devised, for commercial and non-commercial purposes without additional consideration, still pictures, motion pictures, sound recordings, posters, live, taped or filmed television taken of me during the Event.
I understand that (1) Entry by my parent, legal guardian, coach, or agent in no way diminishes the application of the above rules, and (2) I will not be allowed to participate in any competition at the Event until this entry form has been duly signed by me. This agreement shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arizona, USA, without regard to its principles of conflicts of laws. Any dispute arising under this agreement shall be litigated in a federal or state court of competent jurisdiction located within the state of Arizona, USA.
I do hereby, for and on behalf of myself and my heirs and my legal representative, release and forever discharge the Released Parties from any and all claims and demands of every kind, nature and character which I may have or may hereby acquire for any and all damages, losses or injuries which may be suffered or sustained by me in connection with my activities during the period for which such permission is granted and any period travelling to or from the Event described, and all such claims are waived and released and I covenant not to sue therefore.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.