This
registration must be signed by the participant, or by the participant's parent
or legal guardian. Any registration submitted in violation of this requirement
is void.
I understand
that my participation in this event is potentially hazardous, and that I should
not enter or participate in it unless I am medically able and properly trained
to do so. I understand that participation in this event may result in my injury
or death, and in loss or damage to property, and I voluntarily accept all risks
associated with my participation in this event. Intending to be legally bound
for myself and my heirs, successors, executors, administrators,
representatives, assigns, and anyone else who might assert any claim on my
behalf, and I hereby waive, release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Run
for the Melon, 5K/10K Walk/Run Race director and/or support staff, the City of
Vining and elected officials, the Watermelon Day Committee, including all
individuals and entities associated with the Committee, including but not
limited to their owners, officers, directors, employees, volunteers,
contractors, subcontractors, officials, and sponsors, together with their
agents, assigns, and anyone acting on their behalf, of and from any and all
claims, demands, injuries, actions, causes of action, and liabilities,
including claims of ordinary negligence, for death, injury, or property loss or
damage of any kind or nature arising out of or in connection with my
participation in this event (collectively “claims”). I agree that this waiver
extends to all claims of whatever kind or nature, foreseen or unforeseen, known
or unknown.
I also grant
permission to the Run for the Melon and/or any agents acting on its behalf to
take and use any broadcasts, telecasts, photographs, videotapes, motion
pictures, voice recordings, and any other images or recordings of my
participation in this event for any legitimate purpose, without compensation to
me. I agree that the Run for the Melon, 5K/10K Walk/Run Race and/or its agents
may use my name in association with any such purpose, and that all such
broadcasts, telecasts, photographs, videotapes, motion pictures, voice
recordings, and other recordings, and all programs, publications, and other
products using them, are and shall remain the property of the Run for the
Melon, 5K/10K Walk/Run Race.
I understand
that this event is held on public streets and related facilities, and that my
health and safety may be affected by the condition of the streets and related
facilities, the actions of other participants, volunteers, race officials,
members of the public, and others, the weather (including but not limited to
heat, cold, storms, ice, snow, water, wind, precipitation, and humidity),
traffic, and other factors.
I understand that if I choose to wear headphones,
earbuds, or any other head or ear appliance or device, that use may constitute
negligence on my part, and may nullify medical or liability insurance coverage
that might otherwise be available to me, in the event of an otherwise coverable
occurrence arising out of or in connection with my participation in this event.
I
understand and agree that my registration is non-refundable, even if this event
is postponed or canceled, and that my registration and number are not
transferable.
If
I am registering a child under the age of 18, I represent and warrant that I am
the parent or legal guardian of that child and have the legal authority to
enter into this agreement on his or her behalf. I agree that the terms of this
agreement shall apply fully to that child and to his or her parents, guardians,
heirs, successors, executors, administrators, representatives, assigns, and
anyone else who might assert any claim on his or her behalf. If any claim is
made by or on behalf of the child or his or her parents, guardians, heirs,
successors, executors, administrators, representatives, assigns, or anyone else
who might assert any claim on his or her behalf, I agree to indemnify and hold
harmless the Run for
the Melon, 5K and/or 10K Walk/Run, including staff and volunteers,
the City of Vining, the Watermelon Day Committee, and all individuals and
entities associated with them, against any and all such claims.
I have read the
foregoing, and voluntarily agree to it by my signature below.