Participation Waiver
I acknowledge that, as in all sports and exercise, there is an element of risk and that I am physically and medically capable of participating in skating activities. In consideration of the acceptance of my application and permission to participate as an entrant, competitor or volunteer in any of the Ohio Speedskating Association events, activities, or training sessions.
I myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns RELEASE, WAIVE and FOREVER DISCHARGE the Ohio Speedskating Association, its organizers and coaches, US Speedskating, Cleveland Heights Community Center, City of Cleveland Heights, and all other associations, sanctioning bodies and sponsoring companies, and all their respective agents, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, and assigns of and from all claims, demands, damage costs, expense, actions, and causes of action, OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER, whether in law or equity, in respect of death, injury, loss or damage to my person or property HOWSOEVER CAUSED, arising or to arise by reason of my participation in any event organized by the club, whether as a spectator, participant, competitor, or otherwise, whether prior to, during or subsequent to the event and not withstanding the same may have been contributed to or by the negligence of any of the aforesaid.
I further undertake to skate safely and wear protective equipment at all times. All skaters must wear an ANSI/SNELL certified helmet, cut resistant neck guard, knee pads, protective eye wear, long sleeves and pants, and full fingered gloves. A suit can be worn that incorporates knee pads and a neck guard. Cut protection suit recommended for all skaters, but especially those competing in Heartland Series. All safety gear must be properly worn BEFORE exiting heatbox. Skate tip radius cannot exceed 1-cm and will be verified prior to check-in.