HUDSON VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.
PARTICIPATION WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
This Participation Waiver, Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk & Indemnification Agreement ("Agreement") is entered into by the undersigned participant, and if the participant is under eighteen (18) years of age, by the participant’s parent/legal guardian.
1. PARTIES RELEASED
The undersigned acknowledges that this Agreement is for the benefit of:
Hudson Valley Athletic Club, Inc. ("HVAC")
The Town of New Paltz
Their officers, directors, trustees, employees, coaches, volunteers, agents, representatives, sponsors, affiliates, and facility owners/operators.
Collectively referred to as the "Released Parties."
2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS
I understand and acknowledge that soccer is an inherently dangerous contact sport involving known and unknown risks, including but not limited to:
Slips, trips, falls, and collisions
Contact with other players, coaches, officials, or spectators
Sprains, strains, fractures, concussions, traumatic brain injuries
Heat illness, dehydration, cardiac events, allergic reactions
Equipment failure
Field, turf, gymnasium, or facility hazards
Negligence of participants or others
Permanent disability, paralysis, or death
I voluntarily choose to participate despite these risks.
3. ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I knowingly and freely assume all risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Released Parties, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
4. RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS
In consideration for being permitted to participate in any Hudson Valley Athletic Club training session, clinic, camp, tryout, match, tournament, travel event, strength session, meeting, or related activity, including activities conducted at 241 Libertyville Road, New Paltz, New York, and any other Town of New Paltz facilities, I hereby:
Release
Waive
Discharge
Covenant not to sue
Hold harmless
the Released Parties from any and all claims, demands, causes of action, damages, losses, liabilities, costs, or expenses arising out of or related to participation, including injury, illness, property damage, disability, or death, whether caused by negligence or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
5. MEDICAL AUTHORIZATION
If emergency medical treatment is necessary, I authorize HVAC staff, coaches, or agents to obtain medical care for the participant. I understand that I am solely responsible for all related medical costs.
6. FITNESS TO PARTICIPATE
I certify that the participant is physically fit, has no medical condition preventing safe participation, or that any condition has been disclosed in writing to HVAC.
7. INDEMNIFICATION
I agree to indemnify and defend the Released Parties from claims brought by or on behalf of the participant arising from participation, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
8. GOVERNING LAW / SEVERABILITY
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of New York. If any portion is found unenforceable, the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.
9. ACKNOWLEDGMENT
I HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I AM GIVING UP SUBSTANTIAL LEGAL RIGHTS, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY.
HUDSON VALLEY ATHLETIC CLUB, INC.
P.O. Box 74
Cochecton, New York 12726