NOTICE TO WINTERHAWKS HOCKEY CAMP PARTICIPANTS - WAIVER OF LIABILITY ASSUMPTION OF RISK - BY SUBMITTING, YOU WILL WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
I am aware that the participation in Winterhawks Hockey Camp has, in addition to the usual dangers and risks inherent in the sport of hockey, certain additional dangers and risks including, but not limited to, the danger and risk of collision with other participants and/or man made objects (sticks, pucks, boards, ice), and I freely accept and fully assume all such dangers and risks and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom.
In consideration of the arena, Saugeen Shores Winterhawks Hockey Association and the Sponsors permitting my participation in the aforementioned event/program/game I hereby agree as follows:
1. To waive any and all claims that I may have against the Arena, the Sponsors, Saugeen Shores Winterhawks Hockey Association and their directors, officers, employees, agents and representatives, and any volunteers in any way associated with the event/program/game, (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred to as "the releasees");
2. To release the releasees from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expense that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation in the event/program/game due to any cause whatsoever, including any negligence, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty of care, or breach of the occupiers' liability act on the part of the releasees;
3. To hold harmless and indemnify the releasees from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my participation in the event/program/game; and
4. That this release of liability shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns in the event of my death.
In consideration of my participation in such programs, activities and events, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to ice hockey. The risks and hazards of ice hockey include, but are not limited to, injuries from:
• Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
• Vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements and quick turns and stops on the ice;
• Strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
• Collisions with the rink boards, hockey nets and ice;
• Being struck by hockey sticks and pucks;
• Physical contact with other participants, resulting in injuries to the eyes, teeth, face, head and other parts of the body, bruises, sprains, cuts, scrapes, breaks, dislocations and spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
• Variations in ice surface
Furthermore, I am aware that:
• Players must wear full, certified hockey equipment at all times.
• Injuries sustained in ice hockey can be severe;
• I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities;
• My risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules; and
• My risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.
I have read and understand this release of liability prior to submitting it, and I am aware that by doing this, I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns may have against the releases.
This agreement must be completed in full by the parent / guardian, before the participant will be permitted to participate in the event/program/game.