Indemnification and Risk Acknowledgment: In consideration of being allowed to participate in any practices, competitions, or related events and activities, of the Badfish Roller Derby athletic sports programs, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates and agrees that:
1. The risk of injuries from activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while strict rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce such risk, the risk of serious injury remains; and,
2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASES or others. I assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. However, if 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, trainer, skating facility employee, and members of the Badfish Roller Derby Board of Directors immediately, and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assignees, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD BLAMELESS Badfish Roller Derby, El Dorado Park, Long Beach Park and Rec or any other rinks hosting practices and competitions, coaches, trainers, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors and advertisers (at of which are herein referred to as 'releases’) WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. *