PARTICIPANT WAIVER AND HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1.
In consideration of your participation in the paddle sport Dragon Boating (hereinafter referred to as ACTIVITY) which is sponsored by the Blue Dragons & Invictus Paddling Clubs (hereinafter referred to as SPONSOR) and the benefits conferred on you by such participation, I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE, AND AGREE TO HOLD HARMLESS for any and all purposes SPONSOR, its officers, servants, agents, volunteers, or employees (herein referred to as RELEASEES) FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITIES, CLAIMS, DEMANDS, OR INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me while participating in such activity, or while on the premises owned or leased by RELEASEES, INCLUDING INJURIES SUSTAINED AS A RESULT OF THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES.
- Rick's On The River, Inc. 2305 N Willow Avenue, Tampa, FL 33607 herein noted as a covered releasees
2. I acknowledge the ACTIVITY may be physically strenuous. I know of no medical reason why I should not participate. In the event of a latent or unknown medical condition or issue that may arise in the course of my participation in the ACTIVITY, I hereby waive any claims, lawsuits or other entitlement to compensation that may be available at the time of the occurrence of the ACTIVITY and any manifestation of a latent or unknown medical condition during the course thereof.
3. I am fully aware that there are inherent risks involved with the ACTIVITY, including but not limited to injury or death while traveling to and from the activity sites; blisters; sprains, strains, dislocations, torn muscles and/or ligaments; fractured or broken bones; eye damage; cuts, wounds, scrapes, abrasions and/or contusions; dehydration; sunburn; heat and/or cold related emergencies; drowning and/or oxygen shortage; exposure or weather-related conditions; medical illnesses; head, neck, and/or spinal injuries; bite or attack by an animal, insect or marine life; allergic reaction, shock, paralysis or death; and serious injury or impairment to other aspects of my body and general health and wellbeing and I choose to voluntarily participate in said activity with full knowledge that said activity may be hazardous to me and my property. I VOLUNTARILY ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH, that may be sustained by me as a result of participating in said activity including injuries sustained as a result of the negligence of RELEASEES. I further agree to indemnify and hold harmless the RELEASEES for any loss, liability, damage or costs, including court costs and attorney’s fees that may occur as a result of my participation in said activity.
4. I understand that RELEASEES do not maintain any insurance policy covering any circumstance arising from my participation in this activity or any event related to that participation. As such, I am aware that I should review my personal insurance coverage.
5. I give permission for the activity leaders to seek emergency medical, rescue or evacuation services for me should I become injured or ill with the understanding that I am responsible for any expenses incurred. I fully understand that SPONSOR does NOT provide any medical insurance coverage for me while participating in this activity. I also realize that I may be attended to by the activity leaders until medical care is available.
6. I acknowledge that photographs and video tapes may be taken during the activity and allow reproductions of these photographic materials to be used in promotional activities initiated by SPONSOR.
7. It is my express intent that this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement shall bind the members of my family and spouse, if I am alive, and my heirs, assigns and personal representatives, if I am deceased, and shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida.
8. In signing this Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement, I acknowledge and represent that I have read and understand it and sign it voluntarily as my own free act and deed; no oral representations, statements, or inducements apart from the foregoing agreement that has been reduced to writing have been made. I execute this document for full, adequate and complete consideration fully intending to be bound by the same, now and in the future.