I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, lack of hydration and actions of other people, including, but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, event monitors and/or producers of the event. These risks are not only inherent to athletics but are also present for volunteers. I hereby assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective equipment or property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their possible liability without fault.
I certify that I am physically fit, have sufficiently trained for participation in the event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
I will wear a bike helmet during the entire race event.
I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability form will be used by the event holders, sponsors and organizers, in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events. In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me including my traveling to and from this event, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: Carolyn Bell Trust; Ester Park Association; Black Spruce Brewing Company and/or their directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, representatives, agents; event holders; event sponsors; event volunteers; (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event, whether cause by the negligence of releasees or otherwise.
I hereby consent to receive medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during this event.
I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I GRANT to the event organizers and their licensees the right, permission and authority to use my name, voice, picture or photograph, in any broadcast, telecast, commercial advertisement, promotion, or other account of an Event, and I WAIVE any rights to future compensation to which I might otherwise have been entitled for such use.
The Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law.
I hereby certify that I have read this document and I understand its content.
PARENT OR GUARDIAN WAIVER FOR MINORS (Under 18 Years Old): The undersigned parent and/or legal guardian does hereby represent that he/she is, in fact, acting in such capacity and agrees to save, hold harmless and indemnify each and all of the parties referred to above from all liability, loss, cost, claim or damage whatsoever which may be imposed upon said parties because of any defect in or lack of such capacity to so act and release said parties on behalf of the minor and the parents or legal guardian.
MINOR’S ASSUMPTION OF RISK: I have discussed this event that I wish to participate in with my parents or legal guardians, and I understand that the risks of my participation include serious injury, death and/or property loss. I assume the responsibility of these risks in order to participate in this event. I understand that I am free to withdraw from this event at any time for any reason.
Participating minors must be accompanied to the event by a parent/guardian. Minors are not required to ride/race with their parent or guardian, but their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) must be available during the event, in case of emergency.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE ASSUMPTION OF RISK. I FULLY UNDERSTAND WHAT IT MEANS AND HAVE SIGNED IT VOLUNTARILY.
