In consideration of being permitted to be present at, attend, observe, and participate in summer programming at the facilities of, or provided by, the Mark Ludwig Soccer Academy (the “MLSA”). I, for myself and for my child(ren) (collectively referred to herein as “me”, “I”, or “my”), personal representatives, assigns and heirs:
1. Acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of the MLSA Programming and that I am qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in them. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, or if at any time my health suffers, I will immediately discontinue participation, and leave if appropriate.
2. Authorize the Mark Ludwig Soccer Academy, its respective managers, agents, directors, officers, coaches, landowners, subsidiaries and affiliated companies (collectively, "Releasees") and medical care provider(s) to carry out emergency medical transport or medical care for me, as may be necessary in their sole discretion, and agree to be fully responsible for any costs associated with such transport and care.
3. Understand that it is my responsibility to comply with all posted and published, including safety and hygiene procedures and protocols intended to lessen the likelihood of the spread of disease among participants and staff. I further understand that it is my responsibility to comply with all laws and other requirements imposed by federal, state, local authorities.
4. Understand that the MLSA Programming involves inherent and other risks and dangers, including but not limited to falling or loss of balance; being injured by actions or inactions of other participants, and bystanders; potential exposure to communicable disease (including by not limited to coronavirus/COVID-19, other viruses, bacteria, and all other infectious pathogens and disease vectors); physical injury or illness as a result of physical activity or being on the premises where the MLSA Programming takes place; which risks may result in SERIOUS INJURY, ILLNESS, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND DEATH (collectively "Risks"). I understand that Risks may be caused or contributed to by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of other participants, bystanders or staff, the conditions and settings in which the MLSA Programming take place, or the alleged or actual NEGLIGENCE of Releases. I understand that the description and list of Risks in this Agreement is not complete, and that I will encounter Risks not described herein, known and unknown, inherent and otherwise, in connection with MLSA Programming. With a full understanding of the foregoing, I VOLUTARILY AGREE TO ASSUME ALL INHERENT AND OTHER RISKS OF INJURY, ILLNESS, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, AND DEATH AND ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSSES, COSTS, AND DAMAGES I incur as a result of, or in connection with, the MLSA Programming.
5. RELEASE, DISCHARGE, HOLD HARMLESS, AND AGREE NEVER TO SUE RELEASEES FOR ALL THE LIABILITY,
CLAIMS, DEMANDS, LOSSES, OR DAMAGES ARISING FROM OR RELATED TO ACTIVITIES,
INCLUDING INJURY, ILLNESS, EMOTIONAL DISTRESS, OR DEATH CAUSED IN WHOLE OR IN
PART BY THE ALLEGED OR ACTUAL NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES. I further agree that if, despite this
Agreement, I or anyone acting on my behalf makes a claim against any of the
Releasees, I will DEFEND, INDEMNIFY, AND
HOLD HARMLESS each of the Releasees from any attorneys’ fees, losses,
liability, damage, or expenses which Releasees may incur as the result of such
claim.
6.I understand that this Agreement will apply every time I am on the premises
or participate in the MLSA Programming. I agree that this Agreement is a contract
which will be enforced to the fullest extent allowed by law and will be binding
on me, my assignees, subrogees, heirs, assigns, executors, and personal representatives.
If any part of this Agreement is deemed to be unenforceable, the remaining
terms shall be enforceable.
I HAVE READ THIS
AGREEMENT AND FULLY UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS. I UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL
LEGAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND WITHOUT INDUCEMENT OR
ASSURANCE OF ANY NATURE.
MINOR RELEASE: By signing on behalf of a minor child participant, I represent that I am that minor child’s parent or legal guardian, that I am authorized to sign this Agreement on the minor child’s behalf, and agree that I will defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Releasees against any claims arising from the minor participant’s presence at the Mark Ludwig Soccer Academy Programming. I acknowledge that the minor participant is bound by all the terms of this Agreement and understand that the minor participant would not be permitted to be at the Mark Ludwig Soccer Academy Programming unless I agree to all the terms of this Agreement.
