In consideration of being allowed to participate in any BTBC (Boston Taiwanese Boat Club) training sessions, including Bootcamp fitness training, any other event involving BTBC dragon boat tryouts, practices, racing, and/or related events and activities (hereinafter referred to as “Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury or illness from the Activities and/or while utilizing the facilities (including, but not limited to, the event, the training, the designated practicing and/or the docking facilities; hereinafter referred to as “Facilities”) is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist;

I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S 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.

If I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from the activity and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest coach or team leader immediately. I understand that any instruction provided is intended only to guide me in proper form and technique. It is up to me to monitor my own intensity levels and to make my own determination concerning the appropriate level of activity based on my physical health. I understand that any questions concerning my ability to participate should be discussed with my physician. I represent that I am in good physical health and have medical approval to participate in the aforementioned Activities. I have recently sought and received a medical examination that deemed it safe for me to participate in the physical exertion involved in the Activities. I do not have any medical conditions, such as heart disease, asthma, hypertension, or diabetes that may interfere with my use of the Facilities and participation in the Activities. I have been advised to seek competent medical advice before I follow any regimen of exercise. I understand that there will be no supervision of my workouts other than the instruction of the Fitness class instructor and that I assume the risk and responsibility of my fitness level and will adjust to fit my abilities accordingly. I am participating in BTBC Fitness, rowing training, class, and/or Bootcamp of my own free will, with full knowledge of all that it entails, and I am responsible for my own actions, and the consequences of those actions. I voluntarily choose to assume all the risks and dangers, including the risk of injury or death that may be associated with or result from, my participation in the Activities and utilization of the Facilities.

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC; THE UNITED STATE DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION; BOSTON TAIWANESE BOAT CLUB, INC; THE BARKING CRAB MARINA; CROSSFIT RBP; POWER ROWING BOSTON; their officers & directors, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, commissions, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, coaches, steerers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises and equipment used to conduct club activities (“RELEASEE'S”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S OR OTHERWISE.

I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance at this event/club activity, and hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of this event or club activity, and/or in the promotion of the event/club, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes.

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 IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.