WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY,
ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
We
remind everyone that all of this activity is inherently dangerous and
that by participating you assuming some degree of risk for your
activities. Waiver part: Liability Release: I, the undersigned, am aware
that participating in an event such as a triathlon, triathlon relay,
runs, and other race , is a potentially hazardous activity, and that I,
(or my child, if I am signing as parent or guardian) should not so
participate unless physically able. I verify that I am (or my child is)
medically fit to participate, and will have sufficiently trained for the
event prior to participation. I (and my child, if I am signing as
parent or guardian) agree to abide by the rules and decisions of any
event official relating to participation, and assume all risks
associated with participation in the event and any associated event or
activities, including but not limited to, falls, contact with other
participants, effects of the weather such as high heat and/or humidity,
traffic and road conditions, all such risks being known and appreciated.
I also understand that swimming in lakes and rivers (open water
swimming) carries inherent risks and dangers, and I (and my child, if I
am signing as parent or guardian) assume all risks associated with open
water swimming. In consideration of acceptance of the entry fee, and
intending to be legally bound, I (and my child, if I am signing as
parent or guardian) and any one entitled to act on my (or our)
behalf(s), assume all risks associated with participation, and waive any
and all claims whatsoever against, and fully release , race day
volunteers, and all event promoters and sponsors, as well as their
parents, families, affiliates, subsidiaries, officers, directors,
employees, contractors, heirs, representatives, successors, attorneys
and assigns (collectively “Released Parties”), from all injuries,
claims, damages, or liability of any kind arising from my (or my
child's) participation in this event, expressly including any injuries,
claims, damages and/or liability arising out of the negligence of any of
the Released Parties. I further agree that if, despite this Liability
Release, I, or anyone on my behalf, make a claim against any of the
Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the
Released Parties from any such claim, and for any other liability which
may be incurred as the result of such claim. I grant full permission to
any and all of the foregoing to use my (and my child's) name, or
photographs, videotapes, or other recordings or participation in this
event, without obligation or liability to me (and my child). I also
understand that entry fees are not refundable and I will read all pre
race information including website, race instructions, and I understand
at times there will be the need to change instructions due to changes in
the race and changes can be made without notice. I accept
responsibility to know the course as a athlete and will abide by all
USAT competitive rules. By inputting a USAT Number in the registration
form and avoiding payment of A One -Day Membership I am acknowledging, I
am a USAT Member and It is your responsibility for the accuracy of the
USAT Number for ranking purposes and liability purposes. I understand
the entry is issued in my name and cannot be sold or transferred to
another individual. I have read this agreement carefully, understand it, and certify my agreement by my selection above.
