• Make-A-Wish ® Metro New York

    Long Beach Polar Bear Club 2026 Annual Polar Bear Splash
  • HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT & LIABILITY WAIVER
    IMPORTANT — REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION
    You must present this signed waiver at check-in.
    You may show the signed waiver on your phone or
    Bring a printed copy with you on event day.

  • Acknowledgment of Risk
    I understand that participation in the 2026 Long Beach Polar Bear Splash involves inherent risks, including but not limited to:

    Exposure to cold water
    Hypothermia
    Slippery or uneven surfaces
    Physical injury
    Medical emergencies
    I voluntarily choose to participate with full knowledge of these risks.


    Release, Waiver & Hold Harmless Agreement
    In consideration of being permitted to participate, I release, waive, and agree to hold harmless Make-A-Wish® Metro New York, the Long Beach Polar Bear Club, the City of Long Beach, and all related officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and event partners (collectively, the “Released Parties”) from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses of any kind, including personal injury, medical emergencies, or property damage, arising out of or related to my participation in this event.


    Assumption of Risk & Rules Compliance
    I knowingly and voluntarily assume all risks associated with participation.
    I agree to comply with all event rules, safety instructions, and all applicable federal, state, county, and local laws, including the City of Long Beach Charter and Code of Ordinances.

    Media Release

    I understand that by participating in the Polar Bear Splash, my image, likeness, and voice may be recorded in photographs and/or video by Make-A-Wish and/or the Long Beach Polar Bear Club. I hereby grant Make-A-Wish and/or the Long Beach Polar Bear Club the unrestricted right to use, reproduce, distribute, and display such materials in any media, marketing, or promotional efforts related to the event, without compensation.

     

  • I acknowledge that diving into the water is strictly prohibited and agree to follow all event rules and safety instructions

  • By checking the box below and typing my full legal name, I acknowledge that I have read and fully understand this Hold Harmless Agreement & Liability Waiver. I agree that my typed name constitutes my electronic signature, that this agreement is legally binding, and that it is enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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  • Parental/ Guardian Consent (Required for Minor Participants)

  • I am the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant listed below. I have read and fully understand the Hold Harmless Agreement & Liability Waiver above and acknowledge the inherent risks associated with participation in the 2026 Long Beach Polar Bear Splash, including but not limited to cold water exposure, hypothermia, physical injury, and medical emergencies.

    On behalf of myself and the minor participant, I hereby consent to the minor’s participation in the event and agree to release, waive, and hold harmless Make-A-Wish® Metro New York, the Long Beach Polar Bear Club, the City of Long Beach, and all related officers, directors, employees, volunteers, sponsors, and event partners from any and all claims, liabilities, damages, losses, or expenses arising out of or related to the minor’s participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

     

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  • Agreement & Acknowledgment
    By typing my full legal name, I certify that I have read, fully understand, and voluntarily agree to all terms outlined in this Hold Harmless Agreement & Liability Waiver and Media Release.

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