WAIVER
I acknowledge, understand, and agree that my participation in the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament is voluntary. I acknowledge that there is a risk of injury, illness, or death from participating in the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament, and I hereby knowingly and freely assume the risk, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility and liability for any and all injuries to myself (including death) or loss arising from my participation in the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament. Further, I waive any and all rights to claims against the the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament and the Venue, their owners, operators, employees, agents, assigns, and all other persons or entities associated therewith (Released Parties).
I, on behalf of myself and my successors, heirs, and assigns, agree to release, discharge, and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any and all liability or damages relating to the use of my likeness, injuries to me (including death), or losses I may suffer (including damage to property) arising out of, or related to, my participation in the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament, or any activities related thereto, regardless of whether such claims result from the negligence of any of the Released Parties.
I, on behalf of myself and my successors, heirs, and assigns, hereby agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from any claims, injuries, illnesses, viruses, deaths, or damages I may cause to other persons or property or that I may incur while a participant at the Venue or while participating in the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament or attending a BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament event. I acknowledge it is my responsibility to follow CDC guidelines as it relates to COVID-19.
If any provision of this Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization is deemed to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent, the remainder of this Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization shall not be affected, and each remaining provision shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.
This Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Alabama. Any claim, suit, or action arising hereunder, or as a result of my participation in the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament or at the Venue shall be resolved in the appropriate court located in Shelby County, Alabama. I hereby consent to the personal jurisdiction of said court and waive all defenses relating to lack of personal jurisdiction and forum non conveniens.
I hereby warrant and certify that I am 18 years of age or older and that I have the right to contract in my own name. I understand and agree that by executing this Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization I may be giving up legal rights. Prior to executing this Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization, I have had the opportunity to have legal counsel of my choosing review this Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization and to advise me accordingly.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understood all USA Hockey rules, regulations, and guidelines. I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understood all the BHAM Draft Hockey Tournament rules, regulations and guidelines. I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understood all Pelham Civic Complex rules, regulations, and guidelines. I agree to all the aforementioned terms and the League Rules.
I acknowledge that I have carefully read and understood this entire agreement and understand its terms. I agree to all terms contained herein freely and voluntarily without any inducement or compulsion. This Release of Liability and Publicity Authorization is and shall be binding upon me and my heirs, legal representatives, and assigns.