Winter Gathering 2024 Adult Release Form 

I acknowledge and agree that:

1.  I wish to participate in the Winter Gathering on January 26th, 2024 at Stephen Ropp's acreage, Doreen Ropp's acreage and Ramer Ranches. Activities may include: skating on the pond, sledding, horse drawn or tractor pulled wagon rides, snacks, speaker Nathan Williams, bonfire, fireworks, games, and fire pits. I have read and understand the pertinent details of the Winter Gathering.

2.  I am aware of the inherent risks associated with my participation in the Winter Gathering I am aware, and willingly acknowledge and accept, without limitation, that the Winter Gathering involves risk of personal injury which may include death, loss, damage to personal property, or damage to the personal property of others without any fault of either myself, other individuals, employees or volunteers of One Hope Youth Outreach ("OHYO"), Newell Christian Community ("NCC"), Doreen Ropp, Ramer Ranches, or Bridges of Hope ("BOH") and their employees, volunteers, directors, officers, or guests. In acknowledgement of these risks I agree to assume all risks for all injuries, including but not limited to, death to myself or others including all damage or loss to myself a third party, or personal property that may result from my participation in the Winter Gathering.

3.  I am aware that it is my responsibility to assess whether I am physically or mentally capable of participating in the Winter Gathering and that I have not in any way been persuaded or influenced to sign this agreement to participate in the Winter Gathering. Furthermore, no representations or warranties have been made to me on any matter including, but not limited to, the risks, hazards, conditions, nature of the Winter Gathering or with respect to my ability to participate in the Winter Gathering

4.  Aften careful consideration, I have, of my own will and determination, decided to participate in the Winter Gathering and I attest that I have or will carefully review any safety instructions or other materials communicated or provided to me in connection with my participation in the Winter Gathering.

In consideration of OHYO, NCC, BOH, Doreen Ropp and Ramer Ranches agreeing to my participation in the Winter Gathering and permitting my use of the equipment associated with the Winter Gathering and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:

1. General Release of Liability and Waiver of Claims TO WAIVE, RELEASE, AND FOREVER DISCHARGE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may have in the future against OHYO, NCC, BOH, Doreen Ropp, Ramer Ranches, their sponsors, directors, officers, employees, volunteers, members, agents, guests, and contractors (all of whom hereinafter are collectively referred to as the "Releasees") and to release the Releasees and their respective successors and assigns from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense, or injury including death that I or my child may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my or child's participation in the Winter Gathering DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND FURTHER INCLUDING FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS, AND HAZARDS OF THE WINTER GATHERING.

2. Hold Harmless and Indemnity Agreement

TO DEFEND, HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES and their respective successors and assigns from any and all liability, claims, actions, causes of action, and demands of whatever kind or nature either in law or in equity, whether foreseen or unforeseen, which may arise or hereafter arise from my participation in the Winter Gathering, or for any damage to property of, or personal injury to, any third party, resulting from such participation, and for all costs, including legal fees in connection with such claims.

I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT | am not only giving up the right to sue the Releasees on my own behalf but also any right of my respective heirs, personal representatives, next of kin, executors, administrators, and assigns may have to sue resulting from the injury or death of myself.

3.  Severability

  In the event that a court of competent jurisdiction finds any term or clause of this Agreement to be invalid, unenforceable, or illegal the same will not have an impact on other terms or clauses in the Agreement or the entire Agreement. However, such a term or clause may be revised to the extent required according to the opinion of the court to render the Agreement enforceable or valid, and the rights and responsibilities of the parties shall be interpreted and enforced accordingly so as to preserve their agreement and intent to the fullest possible extent. 

4.  I agree to have appropriate pictures or video of myself taken during the Winter Gathering, to be published on OHYO newsletters.

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO ASSUME LEGAL OBLIGATIONS.

*If you have questions, you can contact Stephen by phone: (403) 501-4169 or by remail:onehopeyo@gmail.com