ASSUMPTION OF RISKS:
I AM AWARE THAT THERE IS POTENTIAL RISK FOR INJURY INVOLVED IN TRAINING AND PARTICIPATION IN ANY SPORT. I freely accept and fully assume all such risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss, resulting from my participation in the University’s Interuniversity Sport Program
, which participation includes training (in person or remote/virtual), team meetings (in person or remote/virtual), practice (in person or remote/virtual), Athletic Therapy/Sport Medicine care (in person or remote/virtual and competition.
I am also aware that I should discuss my participation in this sport with my physician to determine the effect on my current health and agree not to attend or participate in any activities (which includes training, team meetings, practice and competition or attending the facilities) should I be unwell or presenting any signs of illness (including cough, fever, shortness of breath, loss of sense of taste or smell, runny nose, sore throat or, have knowingly been in contact with anyone exhibiting such symptoms within 14 days of any activity).
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT:
In consideration of approval to participate in Wilfrid Laurier University’s team, I hereby agree as follows:
- TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against Wilfrid Laurier University, its governors, directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives, game officials, my teammates and other players all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as “The Releasees”.
- TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury, illness, death or expense that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in the team due to any cause whatsoever, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE. I acknowledge my responsibility to ensure adequate medical personal health, dental and accident insurance coverage, as well as protection of my personal possessions.
- TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to property of, or personal injury to, any third party, resulting from my participation in this activity.
- THIS AGREEMENT shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns or representatives in the event of my death or incapacity.
- IN ENTERING INTO THIS AGREEMENT, I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees other than what is set forth in this agreement.
