GENERAL RELEASE: I hereby agree for myself and/or my child (or children, as the case may be) and our respective heirs, assigns and legal representatives, to indemnify, defend and hold the (i) World Tang Soo Do Association and its officers, directors, board members, employees, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, instructors, counselors, participating studios, Regional Director(s), and affiliates (together, the “WTSDA”), (ii) other participants, and (iii) its volunteers (collectively, with the WTSDA and other participants, the “Staff”) harmless from any and all claims and causes of action of any nature for any and all losses, expenses, personal injury or illness, including, but not limited to death, which may occur to me and/or my child or which may be aggravated during or by any activity during the course of the program in which I have decided to allow myself and/or my child to engage. I further waive any and all claims or causes of action, which I and/or my child may now or hereafter have against the Staff which may at any time arise directly or indirectly from my and/or my child’s participation in the program. I further expressly understand and agree the foregoing indemnity, release and waiver is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, or Wisconsin (the location of our event) and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, illegal or unenforceable, it is it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full force and effect.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, expressly and specifically assume any and all risk of injury, illness, death, or property damage resulting from my Tang Soo Do (“TSD”) activities and all activities participated in while at this event. Further, I, individually and on behalf of my minor child, understand that such activities are strenuous and dangerous and should be engaged in only by persons in good health. I understand that I should consult a physician before enrolling myself and/or my child in the program described herein. I understand the risks involved and accept all of the risks.
MEDICAL RELEASE: I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release the Staff from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment, or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at the event for which I am registering. A) I take full responsibility for my own and my child(s) welfare and safety during TSD or TSD related activities. B) I hereby give permission for emergency medical treatment to be administered as deemed appropriate by the Staff.
INSURANCE: I UNDERSTAND THAT I MUST HAVE MY OWN HEALTH INSURANCE TO COVER MYSELF AND/OR MY CHILD. I understand that the WTSDA does not carry insurance to cover injuries and losses that may befall me and/or my child. Further, I understand and agree that should medical attention be required, I and/or my insurance provider shall be responsible for all costs associated with such medical attention.
PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE: I consent, on behalf of myself and my minor child, to be photographed and to allow WTSDA to use any photos of myself and/or my minor child at its sole discretion, without compensation.
RULE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: I understand that I, and/or my minor child, are required to observe and obey all rules and regulations governing the event I am registering for and failure to do so may result in my and/or my child’s expulsion from this event, without a refund. Further, I acknowledge and understand that the WTSDA and each of the martial arts studios which are members of the WTSDA are private organizations and they make their own rules and regulations which are final and unappealable. I further understand and agree that all fees paid hereunder are NONREFUNDABLE.
Further, I, individually and/or on behalf of any minor child, further hereby release the WTSDA and its staff from any claim whatsoever which may arise as a result of any first aid, treatment or services or assistance provided to me in connection with any injury that arises from activities at the event for which I am registering. I take full responsibility for me and my child(s) welfare and safety during TSD or any activities offered during this event.