Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, Indemnity, and Consent (Minor Participant)
Read before signing. By signing, you waive certain legal rights
1. Scope of Activities
This release applies to all swimming lessons and related activities, including use of pool surfaces, equipment, changing areas, decks, viewing areas, and adjacent facilities at Northside Community Pool (“NCP”).
2. Acknowledgement of Risk
I understand that participation in aquatic activities involves inherent risks of loss, serious bodily injury, permanent disability, or death, including but not limited to: drowning; slips, trips, and falls on wet surfaces; contact with other participants or pool structures; equipment failure; over-exertion; water-borne or communicable illnesses (e.g., COVID-19); and instructor or staff error, including negligence. I freely accept and assume all such risks, known and unknown, foreseeable or unforeseeable.
3. Release and Waiver of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law in Nova Scotia, I hereby release and forever discharge NCP, its directors, officers, employees, instructors, volunteers, and agents from all claims, demands, actions, and causes of action arising out of or in any way connected with my child’s participation, including negligence by NCP or its representatives.
4. Indemnification
I agree to indemnify and hold harmless NCP against all claims, demands, costs, liability, damages, and expenses arising from my child’s participation or any failure on my part to disclose relevant information.
5. Health and Disclosure
I verify that my child is physically fit and able to participate. I have disclosed all medical, developmental, behavioral, or communicable conditions (e.g., allergies, heart conditions, behavioral needs, sensory sensitivities) that could affect safety or participation. Failure to disclose may result in removal without refund.
6. Emergency Medical Consent
I authorize NCP staff to administer first aid and, if necessary, seek emergency medical care. I accept full financial responsibility for any such care.
7. Refunds, Cancellations & Makeup
- There are no cash refunds on lessons
- One (1) makeup class permitted per session for absences; space permitting.
- Weather or operational cancellations will be rescheduled or credited.
8. Behavior and Conduct
My child will follow all pool rules and instructor directions. Unsafe or disruptive behavior may lead to removal without refund.
9. Photo/Video Release
I allow NCP to use photos/videos of my child for educational or promotional purposes.
10. Legal Provisions
This agreement is governed by the laws of Nova Scotia. If any part is held invalid, the rest remains in effect. This document constitutes the entire agreement and supersedes other understandings.
Parent/Guardian Acknowledgment and Signature
I confirm I am the parent/legal guardian of the child named above. I have read and understand this document, and I sign it voluntarily. I understand that minors (under age 19 in NS) cannot legally waive their own rights, but as the parent/guardian, I am waiving certain rights on behalf of my child in accordance with this form.