Waiver Of Liability And Eligibility Agreement
In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of Rugby Indiana athletic program and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
- To the best of my knowledge and belief, I am eligible under USA Rugby Guidelines to participate in this activity.
- To the best of my knowledge and belief, I am eligible to participate in this activity under all applicable local area governing organization guidelines.
- I agree to abide by all rules and regulations imposed by World Rugby, USA Rugby, Rugby Indiana, the local governing organization and the local host.
- I am aware that I may lose the privilege to participate in the activity in the event of any violation of the above-mentioned statements.
I am aware that while this is a non-contact rugby clinic is an active sport with accidental contact sport and participation may result in permanent disability, social and economic loss, and even death. These risks may arise because of my own actions or inaction's or may arise from the actions or inactions of others, or may arise from rules applied to the activity, condition of the premises, and/or equipment used.
- I release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue USA Rugby, Rugby Indiana, local governing organizations, referee associations, affiliated clubs, their respective administrators, directors, agents, coaches, referees, and other employees of the organizations, other participants, medical staff, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leases of premises to conduct all rugby activities, all of which hereinafter, referred to as "releases", from demands, losses or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property caused or alleged to be caused in whole or part by negligence of the release of otherwise.
- 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,
- 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 and 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,
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Rugby Indiana, 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.
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 IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.