In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way with Bridge Play Foundation, including but not limited to as a player, volunteer, parent, umpire, spectator, or in any other capacity, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

 

Acknowledgment of Risks
The risks of injury and illness (e.g., communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death. While particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist.

 

Voluntary Assumption of Risks
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, including but not limited to as a player, volunteer, parent, umpire, spectator, or in any other capacity.

 

Compliance with Safety Guidelines
I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately. I also confirm that I have reviewed and agree to abide by all health and safety guidelines set forth by the Bridge Play Foundation.

 

Release of Liability
I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives, and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Bridge Play Foundation, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, volunteers, parents, umpires, spectators, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. This release does not apply to gross negligence, reckless conduct, or intentional acts by the RELEASEES.

 

Severability Clause
If any provision of this agreement is found to be unenforceable by a court of law, the remaining provisions shall remain in full force and effect.

 

Acknowledgment of Opportunity to Seek Counsel
I acknowledge that I have had the opportunity to seek independent legal advice regarding the terms of this waiver and release and fully understand its terms before signing.

 

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.