I desire to participate in the Lewis Cass Band (hereinafter "Program"). This Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability covers the entirety of my participation in the program, including travel to any locations off of the school's campus in order to participate in activities associated with the program.

1. Risk Factors- I understand and acknowledge that the use of equipment and facilities provided by the school and participation in the program involves risks including, but not limited to the following: risk of property damage, bodily injury, including, but not limited to permanent disability, paralysis, and possibly death.  These risks may result from a variety of circumstances including, but not limited to, the use or misuse of the equipment or facilities, from the activity itself, from the acts of myself or others, including the school and its agents or from the unavailability of emergency medical care.

2. Assumption of Risk- I assume full responsibility for all risks that may arise out of or result from my participation in the program, including but not limited to those risks described in Section 1, above.  Excepted from this section are any injuries caused by the gross negligence or willful or wanton misconduct of any officials, officers, employees, agents, or volunteers of the school.

3. Acknowledgement of Policies and Procedures- I acknowledge that I have read, know, and agree to all of the policies and procedures relating to my participation in the program.  I understand that the safe and proper use of all facilities, equipment, or participation in the activity, is dependent upon carefully following these policies and procedures.  I agree to comply with and abide by all rules, regulations, and policies of the school.  I understand that the school reserves the right to revoke or terminate my participation in the program for any violations of these rules, regulations, or policies.

4.  Release, Indemnify and Defend.  I hereby release, waive, discharge, and hold harmless the school and all of their affiliates, predecessors, successors, trustees, officers, directors, faculty, employees, agents, and representatives, past or present (hereinafter jointly referred to as "the Released Parties") from any and all claims, suits, liabilities, judgments, costs, and expenses ("Claims") for any property damage, property loss, or theft, personal injury or illness, death or other loss arising from or relating to my participation in the program.  I also agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless the Released Parties from and against any Claims arising from or related to my own acts or omissions in connection with my participation in the program.

5.  Waiver- I hereby waive any protections afforded by any statue or law in any jurisdiction whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to claims, material or otherwise which the person giving the release does not know or suspect to exist at the time of executing the release.  This means, in part, that I am releasing unknown future claims.

6. Payment for Damages.  I agree to pay for any and all damages to any property or Release Party caused by my negligently, willfully or otherwise.

7.  Representatives.  I enter into this agreement for myself, as well as for my heirs, assigns and legal representatives.

8.  Consent for Emergency Treatment- I consent to medical treatment for emergencies that occur during or are related to my participation in the program where I am unable to consent to such treatment.  I understand the provisions of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability apply to any treatment that might be provided to me under this section, including but not limited to Section 1, Section 2, and Section 4.  

9.  Insurance- I understand that I am solely responsible for any medical, health, or personal injury costs relating to my participation in the program.  I understand that I am strongly encouraged to have a medical physical examination and purchase health insurance prior to any and all participation in the program.

10. Jurisdiction.  This Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Indiana. The parties agree to use the State of Indiana for Jurisdiction and the County as Venue for any disputes between the parties related to this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability.

11. Severability.  If any term or provision of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability is held to be illegal, invalid or unenforceable, or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall to any extent be illegal, invalid or unenforceable under present or future laws effective during the term hereof or of any provisions hereof which survive termination, then and in any such event, it is the express intention of the parties that the remainder of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability, or the application of such term, clause or provision other than to those as to which it is held illegal, invalid, or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby, and each term, clause, or provision of this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability and the application thereof shall be legal, valid, and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law.  

I have read and fully understand this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability and Understand that it relates to surrendering and releasing valuable legal rights. I do so freely and voluntary.

Consent and Release of Parent/Legal Guardian- I am the parent or legal guardian of the above named minor.  I have read and understand this Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability in its entirety and understand that it relates to surrendering valuable legal rights of the minor and myself.  I agree to be bound by all the terms of the Assumption of Risk, Waiver. and Release from Liability.  I also give my consent to the participation in the activity of the minor.