AMERICAN RIVER CLASSIC ENDURANCE RIDE - 50 MILES

Liability release

I, Full Name *, inconsideration of the acceptance of this entry, hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to participate in the American River Classic. I am aware that participating in these events involve possible risk of injury to my person, my animal and/or property, and involves being in remote areas for extended periods of time, far from communications, transportation, and/or medical facilities, that these areas may have natural and manmade hazards which ride management cannot anticipate, identify, modify or eliminate, and that accidents can happen to anyone at anytime including equine. THEREFORE, I VOLUNTARILY ACCEPT ALL RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDING DEATH), AND PROPERTY DAMAGE, ARISING FROM MY ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT. As lawful consideration for being permitted to participate in these events, I hereby agree that I, my heirs, personal representatives, assigns and/or spouse, if any, will not make a claim against or sue the American River Classic, the Auburn Area Recreational District or their respective employees, officers, directors, members, agents, participating landowners and/or affiliated entities for any injury or damage arising from negligence or other acts, however caused of the American River Classic, Auburn Area Recreational District or their respective employees, officers, directors, members, agents, affiliated entities, contractors, guests or invites.
 
In addition, I hereby release and discharge the American River Classic, the Auburn Area Recreational District and their respective officers, directors, members, employees, agents, contractors, participating landowners and/or affiliated entities (hereinafter “Releases”) from all actions, claims or demands that I, my heirs, personal representatives, assigns or spouse, if any, now have, or may have hereafter have, for injuries or property damage resulting from my participation in the American River Classic. I agree that the Release includes injury or damage caused in whole or in part by negligence, active or passive, of the American River Classic, the Auburn Area Recreational District or “Releases.”
 
I also expressly waive any rights I may have under California Civil code 1542 which states, “A General release does not extend to claims which the creditor does not know or suspect to exist in his favor at the time of executing that release, which if known by him must have materially affected his settlement with the debtor.”
 
I acknowledge that equine riding is a sport which carries inherent risks of injury and damage to me. I knowingly assume all risks of participating in equine related-activities and horseback riding and not limited to, mules and ponies, whether known or unknown, including, but not limited to, injuries, death or property damage from: mounting, dismounting, riding, walking, grooming, feeding, use of facilities or trail, falling off a equine, riding without a helmet or otherwise relating to horseback, mule or pony riding or otherwise use and control of, or lack thereof, of the equine.

I have read this release and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement carefully and completely, and fully understands its contents. I am aware that this is a release of liability and a contract between Management and I and I sign it of my own free will. I further agree that no oral representation, statement or inducements apart from the foregoing written agreement have been made, and that I rely on none.
By signing this release I also agree to all of the Auburn State Recreation Area, AERC and American River Classic Rules. Any Violation of these rules can result in disqualification and future participation in American River Classic and result in forfeiting ride entry.

By Signing this Liability Release, you also agree to all rules, including AERC and State Parks, and the terms of what the ride entry states. Violating any rules whether it be; State Park rules, A.E.R.C. Rules or Ride rules, can either disqualify rider at any point during or prior to start of the ride (will forfeit entry fee) and/or be asked not to return in future dates of ARC.
 
Name of Rider First Name *   Last Name *      
                                               
Signature of Rider   Signature *  Date*   

Parent/Legal Guardian   First Name *   Last Name *
(If 17 and under date of ride)

Signature *   Date*   

Liability release for young/Jr. riders

17 and under day of Ride

Minors DO NOT sign below this line

I, Parent/Legal Guardian * am the parent or legal guardian of the minor, Minor name *, who will be participating in the American River Classic 50. The minor is Age* years old. I am aware that participation in this event involves risk of injury or death to the minor and/or his/her horse. I agree to maintain adequate insurance coverage for my child. I acknowledge that all minors under the age of 18 as of the date of the ride must wear an approved (AHSA, PCA, ANSIZ90.4, or SNELL) helmet, and Jr. Riders must be sponsored, according to AERC rules, by an adult 18 years or older throughout the ride due to the hazardous nature of the trail and the event. I understand that there will be no exceptions to these rules.

Minors date of birth   Date* 

Parent/Legal Guardian First Name *   Last Name *

Parent/Legal gurdian Signature *   Date*   

Area Code*   Phone Number*

Sponsors Name   First Name *   Last Name *   

Parent/Legal guardian and/or crew member at ride who is not riding:
(If there is a change in this info at, and/or before check-in please let ride secretary know)

Name of Contact   First Name *   Last Name *

Area Code*   Phone Number*                                         

I filled this entry form out for said rider,   First Name *   Last Name * . The rider understands the Ride Rules, Payment Info, along with the release of liability.

My name is   First Name *   Last Name *   

Signature *    Date *