Amateur Athletic Waiver and Release of Liability

2024 Special Group Event

Waiver for Period 01/01/2024 - 12/31/2024

Club: Berkeley Racing Canoe Center

In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury and illness from the activities involved in this sport is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury or illness does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, 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; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS UNITED STATES DRAGON BOAT FEDERATION; PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC; Berkeley Racing Canoe Center (BRCC), City of Berkeley, Berkeley Yacht Club, their respective officers, directors, coaches, steers, volunteers, officials, agents, and/or employees, servants. other participants, municipalities, sponsoring agencies, commissions, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event & club activities (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance at this event, and hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of this race, and/or in the promotion of this event, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes.

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 AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

Photo Release
BRCC would like to promote community events and post highlights in form of a gallery at the BRCC website. It will most likely be a group photo and no individual will be named.
If a minor participates in our event, please have a parent/guardian sign for the photo release.
Paddler's Address
Paddler's Address
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What is the relationship of the emergency contact person to the paddler?
Are you at least age 18?

Adult

Consent, Acknowledgement, and Signature

By entering my name below, I consent to conduct business electronically with BRCC. I have read this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, fully understand and agree to its terms, and sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement.

By entering my name below, I am effectively providing electronic consent, acknowledgement, and signature.

BRCC Operating Rules

Minor

Consent, Acknowledgement, and Signature - Parent or Guardian certification for participants of minority age (under age 18 at the time of registration)

By entering my name below, I consent to conduct business electronically with BRCC.

I also hereby provide parental or guardian consent to BRCC for the collection of information such as the minor's name, address, phone number, email address, and emergency contact information as listed above, for purposes of this waiver.

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and agree to the terms of this waiver, and hereby do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above, of all the Releasees, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees, to the fullest extent permitted by law. I further agree to the covenant not to sue and to the photographic and video release set forth above.

By entering my name below, I am effectively providing electronic consent, acknowledgement, and signature.

BRCC Operating Rules
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