Disclaimer
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2. Alberta Gymnastics Federation and YEG Gymnastics , and their respective Directors, Officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facilities in which the Activities take place, and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.
Description and Acknowledgement of Risks
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4. I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
a) Contracting COVID-19 or any other contagious disease.
b) Privacy breaches, hacking, technology malfunction or damage.
c) Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques and exerting and stretching various muscle groups.
d) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements.
e) The failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment or apparatus.
f) Failure to follow instructions or rules.
g) Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed.
h) Serious injury to virtually all bones, joints, ligaments, muscles, tendons, and other aspects of my body or to my general health and
well-being.
i) Abrasions, sprains, strains, fractures, or dislocations.
j) Concussion or other head injuries, including but not limited to, closed head injury or blunt head trauma.
k) Physical contact with other participants, spectators, equipment, and hazards.
l) Collisions with walls, any gymnastics apparatus, floors or mats.
m) Falling, tumbling, or hitting any gymnastics apparatus, the floor, mats, or other surfaces.
n) Physical contact with other participants (including spotters).
o) Not wearing appropriate safety or protective equipment.
p) Failure to act safely or within my own ability or designated areas.
q) Negligence of other persons, including other spectators, participants, or employees.
r) Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of the Activities; and
s) Negligence on the part of the Organization, including failure by the Organization to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect
me from the risks, dangers and hazards associated with my participation in the Activities.
Release of Liability and Disclaimer
6. In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:
a) That the sole responsibility for my safety remains with me.
b) To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with, or related to my participation.
c) That I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or its agents, whether in a brochure or
advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the Activities.
d) To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization.
e) To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, loss of life, property damage, expense, and
related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities.
f) To FOREVER RELEASE the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct,
indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I have or may have in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization;
g) To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the Organization from any action related to my becoming exposed to or infected by COVID- 19 as a result of, or from, any action, omission or negligence of myself or others, including but not limited to the Organization;
h) That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result
of the Activities.
i) That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks,
dangers and hazards associated with the Activities; and
j) This release, waiver and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of Alberta and if
any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
Jurisdiction
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7. I agree that in the event that I file a lawsuit against the Organization, I will do so solely in the Province of Alberta and further agree that the substantive law of the Province of Alberta will apply without regard to conflict of law rules.
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