AUTHORIZATION, WAIVER AND CONSENT
To be completed by participants
Risk:
I am participating voluntarily in the NB 55+ Games. In consideration of my participation, I thereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the NB 55+ Games, its activities, events and programs. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but not limited to contracting Covid-19 or any other contagious disease; exposure to COVID-19 or any other contagious disease. I further state that I am in proper physical condition to participate in these Games.
CODE OF CONDUCT:
MUST read the “Code of Conduct” prior to signing this waiver.
The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe and positive environment by making individuals aware that there is an expectation of appropriate behavior consistent with the Code. The NB 55+ Games support equal opportunities, prohibit discriminatory practices, and are committed to providing an environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and fairness.
Any violation of the Code of Conduct or any behavior contrary to the spirit of the NB 55+ Games may be reported to the Organizing Committee and may be subject to disciplinary action. The type of discipline will depend on the severity of the infraction and may result in full suspension of the Games privileges, including removal from competition.
Code of Conduct
The purpose of the Code of Conduct is to ensure a safe and positive environment by making individuals aware that there is an expectation of appropriate behaviour consistent with the Code.
All participants of the NB 55+ Games are expected to:
- Participate in the spirit of fair play, co-operation, and respect for others at all times.
- Respect the rules of their event, Recreation NB and the Host.
- Respect their opponents and the directions and decisions of coaches, managers and officials.
- Be gracious in victory and in defeat.
- Respect the rights of the residents of the Host communities.
- Regard participation in the NB 55+ Games as a privilege.
- Conduct themselves in accordance with the CSGA's Code of Conduct Policy and to ensure that the Games take place in a safe environment and are free from harassment and discrimination for all participants.
Participants of the NB 55+ Games will:
- Comply with rulings by officials, coaches or any other person in a position of authority or responsibility.
- Respect the Clean Air policy and ban on smoking at all Games' venues and facilities.
- Obey all federal and provincial/territorial laws and municipal by-laws regarding the use and /or possession of alcohol, other drugs and/or tobacco.
- Be punctual for all NB 55+ Games functions and activities.
Participants of the Canada 55+ Games will not:
- Verbally or physically abuse other participants in the NB 55+ Games.
- Show disrespect to officials, use foul language or make obscene or offensive gestures.
- Breach any of the rules of their event, the NB 55+ Games or the Host.
- Abuse, damage or destroy facilities, property or equipment.
- Bet or take part in illegal gambling.
- Breach the requirements of the following: the CSGA Code of Conduct Policy and/or the Privacy Policy and or
- Indulge in ANY other conduct which brings the NB 55+ Games into disrepute, including but not limited to those activities identified in the CSGA Code of Conduct Policy.
PRIVACY:
As the result of my registration as a participant in the NB 55+ Games, the Host and Recreation NB will receive personal information from me. Personal information received from me will be held securely and in confidence and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility, age category, appropriate level of competition, information sharing, promotion, and statistical reporting for the NB 55+ Games. I consent to the uses listed above.
AUTHORIZATION TO USE WRITTEN MATERIALS/PHOTOGRAPHS/VIDEOGRAPHY:
I, hereby authorize Recreation NB and the Host to use, reproduce and/or publish photographs as described below and waive any right to receive remuneration of any kind. I hereby forever release and discharge Recreation NB, the Host and their representatives and any person acting under their authority from any claims of any kind arising out of or in connection with the use as stated below, including, without limitation, any and all claims for invasion of privacy and libel. I agree to waive any right to approve such use or disclosure now and in the future.
Description of Material: Photograph(s), videos and/or printed material produced for exhibits, websites, and trade shows for publicity of the NB 55+ Games.
CONSENT REGARDING MEDICAL & PERSONAL INFORMATION:
I hereby grant to Recreation NB and the Host the following rights to use and disclose my personal information given by me as the result of my participation in the Games.
In the event of injury, medical emergency or an existing condition requiring treatment during the Games, to disclose my personal information (including NB 55+ Health Form), collected during the registration process to Recreation NB, the Host and medical professionals for the continuity of care.
If I am removed from play for medical reasons, to disclose information pertaining to my removal from play, including the specific medical condition or injury, to the Host and Recreation NB.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT:
Liability Waiver and Release: In consideration of my participation in the NB 55+ Games, I waive any and all claims I may have against, and release from all liability, and agree not to sue the Host City and Recreation NB, the venues where the Games are being played and their respective directors, officers, servants, agents, sponsors, employees, and volunteers for any personal injury, death, property damage or loss sustained by me as a result of my attendance at and participation in the NB 55+ Games arising out of any cause whatsoever including without limitation negligence or breach of statutory duty. In addition, I grant permission to administer any medical treatment that may be required.