Thank you for joining the Friends of the Chemung River Watershed, Inc. (“Chemung River Friends”) event. In consideration of being permitted to participate in Chemung River Friends activities and events, including but not limited to canoeing, kayaking, any other paddle sports and water sports, and any related activities including, but not limited to, river cleanups, I, for myself, and for my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:
Acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the “Activities” and that I am qualified, in good health, in proper physical condition to participate in such activities, and willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation. I agree that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in any Activity. If I decide to leave early and not complete a trip or event as planned, I also assume all risks inherent in my decision to leave. I give permission for any photos of me, taken during the event, to be used online and in print by the Chemung River Friends.
I acknowledge that Chemung River Friends assumes no responsibility for my use (during or in relation to an activity) equipment, supplies and other possessions (including, but not limited to: watercraft, accessory equipment, personal gear, or vehicles) brought to an activity by me or by a third party. Such third parties include, but are not limited to, other participants in an activity.
I fully understand that: (a) the “activities” referenced above involve risks and dangers of damage to personal property and serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death ("risks"); (b) these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or the negligence of the "releasees" named below; (c) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and i fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages of any and all kinds that i incur as a result of my participation in the activity.
I hereby release, discharge, hold harmless, and covenant not to sue Chemung River Friends; its affiliated clubs and organizational affiliates; their respective educators; administrators, directors, agents, officers, members, volunteers, and employees; other participants; any sponsors and advertisers; and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the activity takes place (each of the foregoing considered one of the "releasees" herein) from all liability, claims, causes of action, demands, losses, injuries, damage to property, or other damages caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the participant/minor.
I have read and understand the waiver agreement above and by completing this document, I hereby agree and confirm that I will abide by it.
I confirm that I am filling out this form for myself or for a child or children under my care, for whom I have permission to do so.