In exchange for my being allowed to participate in a program administered by the Delaware FFA Association ("FFA"), I, and if I am not 21 years old, my parents or legal guardian (individually and collectively referred to below in the first person singular) agree to be bound by the following:

1. Voluntary Participation.  I understand and confirm that my participation in the Program is voluntary.

2. Identification of Risks. I understand that FFA and its representatives may not be present during my participation in the Program. I understand that my participation in the Program may involve risk of injury and loss, both to person and to property. I also understand that the risk of injury may include the possibility of permanent disability and death.

3. Assumption of Risk.  I assume all risks, known and unknown, foreseeable and unforeseeable, in any way connected with my participation in the Program. I accept personal responsibility for any liability, injury, loss or damage in any way connected with my participation in the Program.

4. Release and Waiver.  I release FFA and its directors, officers, employees, agents, volunteers, successors, and assigns from any and all liability for and waive any and al claims for injury, loss, or damage, including attorneys' fees, in any way connected with my participation in the Program (a "Claim"), whether or not caused in the whole or part by the negligence (but not gross negligence) of FFA or any of the individuals mentioned above.

5. Consent to Medical Treatment. I authorize FFA to provide to me through medical personnel of its choice, customary medical assistance, transportation, and emergency medical services.  This consent does not impose a duty upon FFA to provide such assistance, transportation, or services.

6. Publication. I authorize FFA to use my name, photo, materials produced for the program or presentation in program for FFA materials, including but not limited to, educational resources, press releases, web-based publicity, and other publicity materials.

7. Severability. Each term and provision of the instrument shall be valid and enforced separately to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8. Applicable Law. This instrument shall be governed, construed, and enforced in accordance with the law of the State of Delaware.

THIS IS A WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY. I HAVE READ THIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CONSENT. I  UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT. I AM SIGNING THIS WAIVER, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND CONSENT VOLUNTARILY.

Participant's certification of eligibility and original effort, and authorization to use materials:

1. I hereby certify that I meet al eligibility requirements for participation in the above cited Career Development Event for the current year, as set forth in the "National FFA CDE/LDE Handbook."

2. Any material submitted is the result of my own effort and ability. However, in securing information as direct quotes or phrases, specific dates, figures or other materials, such must be marked in "quotes' in manuscripts and are identified in the bibliography at the end of the manuscript. Failure to do so represents plagiarism and will automatically disqualify a contestant.  (Action of Boards of National Officers and Directors, October, 1960.)