In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees 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 safety rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist; I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation I will remove myself from the activity and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official or team leader immediately. I verify that I will only participate in this event while in good health and that I will not consume any mind altering drugs or alcohol prior to or during the event that may impede my ability to participate putting myself or others at risk. I will inform the club official at the beginning of any on water activity if I am not feeling well or have a medical condition and remove myself from the activity.

I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the United States Dragon Boat Federation; Seattle Flying Dragon Boat Club; Kenmore Air; City of Kenmore; Northshore Canoe & Kayak Club dba Kenmore Waterfront Activities; City of Seattle; 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 the event ("RELEASEE'S"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING

FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEE'S OR OTHERWISE.

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

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 AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS

PARTICIPANTS OF MINOR 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 Releasee's, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasee's 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 RELEASEE'S, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I further agree to the photographic and video release set forth above.