WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
I acknowledge that I have voluntarily chosen to participate in the City of Blue Ash’s First Responders/Kids Fishing Tournament on May 5, 2024 (the “Tournament”). As part of the Tournament, I have voluntarily chosen to participate in various activities, including fishing, with employees and members of the City of Blue Ash (the “City”), the Blue Ash Police Department (“BAPD”), and the Blue Ash Fire Department (“BAFD”) (the “Activities”).
I understand that there are inherent risks involved with the Tournament, the Activities, and/or the condition of the property on which the Tournament and Activities are held and I assume the risk of any and all physical injury, illness, death, emotional distress, economic loss, personal or real property damage, and/or any other loss (hereinafter “Loss”) I incur in connection with the Tournament or Activities or use of the City’s property.
As lawful consideration for being permitted to participate in the Tournament and Activities, I hereby release from any liability and agree not to sue the City (including the BAPD and the BAFD) and all of its officers, employees, elected or appointed officials, agents, representatives, insurers, divisions, or any other person affiliated with the City for any and all Loss caused by, or directly or indirectly resulting from participation in, the Tournament or Activities or use of the City’s property, whether or not such Loss was caused by or resulted from the negligence of the City or the BAPD or the BAFD or the negligent actions of any third party.
I agree to defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and all of its officers, employees, elected or appointed officials, agents, representatives, insurers, divisions, or any person affiliated with the City for all Loss caused by, or directly or indirectly resulting from my participation in, the Tournament or Activities or use of the City’s property, whether or not such Loss was caused by or resulted from the negligence of the City or the BAPD or the BAFD or the negligent actions of any third party.
I further acknowledge that my participation in the Tournament and the Activities is expressly conditioned upon execution of this Release. This Release shall be binding on me, my heirs, estate, assigns, legal guardians, and personal representatives.
The parent or guardian of each minor (under age 18) participant must execute this Waiver and Release of Liability on behalf of the participant or the proposed participant will not be allowed to participate in the Tournament or the Activities. The person executing this Waiver and Release of Liability on behalf of the participant hereby represents and warrants that he/she is the parent or authorized guardian of the participant and accepts the terms identified above.
The person executing this Waiver and Release of Liability on behalf of the participant further agrees to waive any and all claims he or she may have against the City (including the BAPD and BAFD) as the parent or guardian of the participating minor relating to the Tournament or Activities or use of the City’s property, including, but not limited to, any and all claims for loss of consortium, loss of services, loss of affection, and loss of companionship.
I have carefully read the above and fully understand its contents. I am aware that I am releasing certain legal rights that I may have, and I enter into this Release of my own free will.