In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the PHILADELPHIA CHINATOWN DRAGON BOAT TEAM (PCDBT) and its affiliates program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

A) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this activity is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or other and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation.

B) If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC. and the PHILADELPHIA CHINATOWN DRAGON BOAT TEAM and its member organizations; their respective officers, directors, coaches, steerers, volunteers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct team & activities (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.

C) I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance at this event, and hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of this club activity or race, and/or in the promotion of the club, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes. I grant PCDBT to use my likeness in photographs, videos and/or other digital media taken during team activities to be posted to the club website, or social networking site and may be used for publicity purposes only by the club.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. BY MY ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE BELOW, I CONFIRM THAT THE INFORMATION I PROVIDE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE.