2025 Seattle Dragon Boat Festival WAIVER v2

RELEASE OF LIABILITY WAIVER

Seattle Dragon Boat Festival - June 14, 2025
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Event Participant (Paddler)Volunteer / Suporter / Spectator (Non-Paddler)
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Volunteers, Supporters, and Spectators, scroll to the bottom of the dropdown list. If your Club Name is not in the dropdown menu, please contact festival@seattleflyingdragons.org
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Premier MixedPremier Women'sCommunity/CorporateSpecialty - OpenSpecialty - Mixed MastersSpecialty - Cancer SurvivorsVOLUNTEER (Non-paddler)SPECTATOR (Learn to Dragon Boat)
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Street Address

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Emergency Contact*

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The Seattle Kraken are generously supporting this year's festival. If you would like to be informed about the Seattle Kraken, check below

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I am an experienced Steersperson and volunteer to steer for a Community Team

YesNo
I am an experienced Caller/Drummer and volunteer to Call/Drum for a Community Team

YesNo
Are you 18 years or older at the time of signing this waiver?*

YesNo
The minimum age for paddlers is 18 years old. Younger paddlers may participate in the community/corporate race division only with prior approval from race coordinators. Email communications@seattleflyingdragons.org with questions. The minimum age for volunteers is 14 years old.
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned appreciates and acknowledges:

1) That the risk of injury or illness from the activities involved in this sport 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; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation.

2) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately. I also agree that I will not consume alcoholic beverages or mind altering drugs that may impede my ability to follow direction or that may put myself or others in danger.

3) 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; UNITED STATES DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION (USDBF);
- Catalyst Presents
- City of Seattle, Seattle Parks and Recreation
- Seattle Harbor Patrol
- Kenmore Waterfront Activities Center
- Paddlepult (Koichi Kitazumi)
- TDBA (Tacoma Dragon Boat Association)
- Center for Wooden Boats
- Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club
- Fremont Tugboat Company
- Northwest Yacht Brokers Association
- Kenmore Air
- Lakehouse Solutions
- George Yeannakis
- Seafair
- Seattle SAKE Paddling Club
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/ special club only events (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.

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

By signing below I acknowledge that 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.
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)

This is to certify that I, as parent/legal guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above, of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I further agree to the photographic and video release set forth above.
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