In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned appreciates and acknowledges:
1) I understand the risk of injury or illness from the activities involved in this sport is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis, illness and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury, illness or death does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM ALL NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
2) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately. I acknowledge that consumption of alcoholic beverages or mind altering drugs is strickly prohibited prior to or during any on water activity. I confirm I am in good physical form and do not have any medical conditions that could be adversly affected during strenuous physical activity and if I am ill I will not participate.
3) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC; and ROTARY CLUB OF FRIENDSWOOD; CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD; their members; 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 club activities/ special club only events (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
4) I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance during this club activity, and hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of club activities, special race, and/or in the promotion of such, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes.
By signing below I acknowledge that 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.