2026 Bro-Junior Surf Participant

Eligibility Details:

• Ages 17 and under
• Female and male
• 24 spots, 6 alternates - filled on a first come first serve basis with all required forms completed

For Contest Rules & Tentative Schedule: Please visit the Bro-Junior page at www.broam.org/brojuniorsurf

Questions? Contact Brian at Brian@broam.org

Participant Agreement:
Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement

Event: Switchfoot Bro-Am Beach Fest Rob Machado Bro-Junior Surf Competition (“Event”)
Date of Event: June 13, 2026
Location: Moonlight Beach, 400 B St, Encinitas, CA 92024
Organizer: Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation / Mission Edge San Diego (together referred to as “Organizer”)

In consideration of being permitted to participate in the Event, I, on behalf of myself and my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs, next of kin, assigns, legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns (individually and collectively, the “Participant Parties”):

1. Acknowledge that I have received, read, understand and will abide by the Switchfoot Bro-Am Contest Rules and Details, including as the same may be amended by Switchfoot Bro-Am in its sole discretion. Without limiting the foregoing, I acknowledge and agree that I will not surf or bodyboard in the contest area except during my own heat; and that I will conduct myself both in the water and on the beach in a respectful and sportsman-like manner. Any violation will be cause for immediate disqualification. I further agree to forfeit my entry fee and contest points in this contest and abide by any other penalties imposed by Switchfoot Bro-Am if found in violation. I acknowledge that the decisions of the judges and the Switchfoot Bro-Am shall be final.
   
   
2. Give Switchfoot Bro-Am, Switchfoot Touring, Inc. and their designee(s) permission, without any compensation to me, the absolute and unrestricted right to videotape, film, record, portray, and photograph me, any property of mine, and my actions, voice and other sound effects during and at the Event and in connection with my participation therein (collectively “Materials”), and to edit, modify, telecast, show, print, publish, copyright, make derivative works of, digitize, publicly display, copy, distribute and exploit any or all such Materials, including without limitation, such recordings or images (whether audio, video, movie or still), in any and all media, now known or hereafter devised, and in perpetuity, in whole or in part, for any promotional or commercial purpose whatsoever, and to permit others to do so, or to refrain
   therefrom in its sole discretion, and which Materials shall be the sole and exclusive property of Switchfoot Bro-Am and/or its designee(s). Without limiting the foregoing, I also give permission to have published results and description of any or all parts, at or deriving from the Event, including, without limitation, my name, voice, photograph and/or likeness and biographical data.
   
   
3. I represent and warrant that I am qualified, in good health and in proper physical and mental condition to participate in the Event. If at any time during my participation in the Event I feel my physical condition no longer allows me  to participate safely or I believe the Event becomes unsafe, I will immediately stop my participation.
   
   
4. Hereby knowingly and voluntarily and forever release, waive, discharge and  covenant not to sue or claim against Switchfoot Bro-Am Foundation, Mission Edge San Diego, Switchfoot Touring, Inc., and/or the City of Encinitas (and their respective agents, owners, officers, members, shareholders, partners, organizers, volunteers, participants, employees, personnel, independent contractors, attorneys, family members, heirs, administrators, executors, successors and assigns, and all other persons or entities acting in their capacity on behalf of any of the foregoing) (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from and against any and all claims, actions, suits or demands of any kind or nature whatsoever which I have or may have in the future, including, without limitation, those grounded upon invasion of the right of privacy or publicity or any other civil rights, defamation, libel, slander, or for any injury, illness, damage, loss or harm to me or my property, or my death, or that of any of the Participant Parties, arising out of or related to the Event or the services provided in connection therewith or the exercise of rights granted herein, howsoever caused, whether by the negligence of the Released Parties or otherwise, and whether occurring before, during or after my actual participation in the Event, and I hereby irrevocably waive all rights to  injunctive relief.
   
   
5. Hereby acknowledge that the activities of the Event are very dangerous and involve the risk of serious injury and/or death and/or property damage. I also expressly acknowledge that injuries received may be compounded or increased by negligent rescue operations or procedures of the Released Parties (defined below). Without limiting the foregoing, I acknowledge that my participation in the Event entails known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical, emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property or to third parties. I understand that such risks simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, among other things: Being hit by the board, other surfers or their boards, or my hitting the ocean floor or collision with other unmarked and uncontrolled hazards and conditions, which could result in cuts, bruises, abrasions, concussions, sprains, strains, broken bones, paralysis, even death; exhaustion, dehydration, sunburn, sun or heat stroke, exposure to poisonous and/or carnivorous sea creatures, and accidental drowning. I acknowledge that my participation in this activity is purely voluntary, and I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in this activity and otherwise in connection with the Event, and acknowledge that the waivers, releases and indemnities set forth herein expressly apply to these risks and any and all consequences of these risks.
   
   
6. Understand that Organizer and/or the City of Encinitas, directly and/or through independent contractors, may provide various services and/or equipment in connection with the Event and its participants. These services and equipment may include, but are not limited to: operation and management of the location of the Event, provision of food and/or water; furnishing equipment and/or outfitting for the Event; supervision of activities relating to the Event; emergency and rescue equipment and services; and medical and first aid services. I acknowledge that there are no warranties of any kind from anyone regarding any equipment or services furnished in connection with the Event, including, without limitation fitness or suitability for any purpose. I hereby waive any right I might otherwise have to warnings or instructions regarding any aspect of the Event or the equipment or services I receive in connection therewith. Without limiting the foregoing, I acknowledge and agree that any medical procedures offered to me (if any) in connection with my participation in the Event may involve calculated risks of complications, infection, injury or even death, from both known and unknown causes, and no warranty or guarantee has been made as to the result of such procedures or treatment, if any, and I assume all risks with respect thereto. I also acknowledge and agree that no warranty, representation or guarantee has been made as to the qualifications or credentials of the medical professionals performing such treatment or procedures, and that neither Switchfoot Bro-Am nor any of the Released Parties shall be responsible for any costs in connection with or arising from any such treatment or procedures.
   
   
7. Represent that the right I have granted hereunder do not and will not violate any right of any third party or any applicable law. I acknowledge and agree that no payments are due or will be due to me or to any third party resulting from this agreement.
   
   
8. Hereby agree to indemnify, defend, and save and hold harmless the Released Parties and each of them from any and all claims, demands, suits, causes of action, loss, liability, damage or cost (including, without limitation, attorneys fees and costs) of any kind or nature, in law or in equity, the Released Parties, or any of them, may incur arising out of or in any way related to my breach or alleged breach of any covenant, representation or warranty made by me herein, my participation in the Event, the services or equipment received by me in connection therewith, whether caused by the negligence, gross negligence or other acts or omissions of the Released Parties or otherwise.
   
   
9. Hereby agree that this Participant Agreement; Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement extends to all acts of negligence by the Released Parties, including negligent rescue operations and is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California. I and the other Participant Parties acknowledge that there is a possibility that subsequent to the execution hereof, I or other Participant Parties may discover facts or incur or suffer claims which were unknown or unsuspected at the time of my execution of this document, and which if known by me or them at that time may have materially affected our decision to execute this agreement. I and the other Participant Parties acknowledge and agree that by reason hereof, and the release contained herein, I and the Participant Parties are assuming any risk of such unknown facts and such unknown and unsuspected claims. I and the Participant Parties have been advised of the existence of Section 1542 of the California Civil Code, which 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." Notwithstanding such provision, this release shall constitute a full release in accordance with its terms. I and the Participant Parties knowingly and voluntarily waive the provisions of Section 1542, as well as any other statute, law or rule of similar effect of any jurisdiction to the full extent that I and they may lawfully waive all such rights and benefits pertaining to the subject matter hereof.
   
   
10. Any action, proceeding or litigation brought by any party to this agreement shall be brought solely in the courts sitting in San Diego County, California and this agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the substantive law of the State of California. The parties hereto agree to submit to the personal jurisdiction of the courts of San Diego County, California. I agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in effect. A fax or  photocopy of this document shall be deemed an original for all purposes.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this Participant Agreement; Release and Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risk and Indemnity Agreement and have signed it freely and voluntarily without any inducement, assurance or guarantee being made to me or any of the Participant Parties, and intend my signature to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law. I further represent that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age (or, if not, my parent or legal guardian has agreed to the foregoing and has signed below) and that I have the full, complete and unrestricted right and authority to grant the rights herein.

Parent’s or Guardian’s Indemnification and Medical Consent (Must be completed for participants under the age of 18)

being permitted by Organizer to participate in its activities and to use its equipment (if applicable) and facilities, I further agree to ensure that the Minor honors his/her obligations and I shall indemnify and hold harmless each of the other Released Parties (as defined above) from any and all claims which are brought by, or on behalf of Minor, and which are in any way connected with such use or participation by Minor. Furthermore, I do hereby authorize adult workers with the Switchfoot Bro-Am to consent to any examination, x-ray, anesthetic, medical or surgical diagnosis or treatment and hospital care which is rendered under supervision of any licensed physician or surgeon, whether such diagnosis or treatment is rendered at the office of said physician or at a hospital. Further, as parent or legal guardian of the Minor, I do hereby expressly consent that my son/daughter may receive emergency medical treatment from any physician, hospital, or other medical center without the necessity of first notifying me, and do further agree to hold blameless any physician, hospital, or other medical center for rendering such services.

Have you paid the $35 entry fee (donation)? If not, please click on the "DONATE" button on the Bro-Junior page under Step 1.