I hereby recognize and acknowledge that my or my child(ren)'s participation in recreational activities may involve bodily and/or emotional injury to myself and/or my child. In consideration of me or my child(ren) being able to participate in such events,
I, for myself, my children, my heirs, my executors and administrators, hereby voluntarily and knowingly indemnify and hold harmless, defend, release, waive, and discharge Lewiston City, and its officers, employees and volunteers from any and all suits, claims, or liability, including negligence, based on any injury except that is caused solely by the willful misconduct of Lewiston City, that may result from my or my child(ren)'s participation in Lewiston City Recreation activities. In addition, I agree that I or my insurance company will pay for medical, hospitalization, or any other expenses resulting from my or my child(ren)'s participation.
The undersigned agrees that prior to participation they will:
- inspect the facilities and/or equipment to be used, and if they believe anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise their coach or supervisor of such a condition and refuse to participate.
- instruct the minor participant that prior to participating, he or she should inspect the facilities and equipment to be used, and if the participant believes anything is unsafe, they will immediately advise his or her coach or supervisor of such conditions and refuse to participate.
- assume all the foregoing risks and accept personal responsibility for the damages following any injury, permanent disability, or death.
Intending to be legally bound, I do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Lewiston City and its affiliated organizations, their respective administrators, officers, directors, agents, coaches, coordinators, and instructors of programs on a contract with Lewiston City and other employees or volunteers of the organization, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and leasers of premises used to conduct the event, all of which are herein after referred to as "releasees” from any and all liability to each of the undersigned, his or hers and next of kin for any claims, demands, losses, or damages on account of injury, including death or damage to property, caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by negligence of the release or otherwise in connection with association or entry in and/or arising out of my traveling to, participation in, and returning from competition of this event or program.
I hereby authorize the staff/coaches of the Lewiston City Recreation Program to act on my behalf as an individual, parent, or guardian in accordance with their best judgment in the case of an emergency.
In the event that I or my child(ren) sustain injury or illness while participating in this activity, I hereby authorize any first aid, medication, medical treatment, or surgery deemed necessary by licensed medical personnel to be performed on my behalf if I am not immediately available to do so. I agree to assume full responsibility for all expenses, medical or otherwise, that may arise therefrom. I understand that I or my insurance company will pay for such emergency treatment.
Refund policy: Lewiston City Recreation may withhold 50% of any refund due or resulting from any recreation program for administrative costs. All refunds must be requested in person and accompanied by a written refund request. No refunds will be given after the first day of the program.
By signing this Waiver and Release of Liability, I acknowledge that I have read its contents and disclosures, that I understand its contents and disclosures, and that I agree to its terms and to abide by the rules & regulations as set forth.