Waivers
Waiver, Release and Indemnity
All persons participating in events, races, practices, training or instruction (collectively, the “Activates”) organized or provided by Dragon Boat Canada (DBC), any member of DBC or any other person associated with DBC or a member of DBC (including their respective directors, officers, officials, members, shareholders, employees, contractors, representatives, agents and volunteers) (collectively the “Released Parties”) are required to read and agree to this release and indemnity.
In consideration of receiving permission to participate in the Activities organized or provided by any of the released Parties and permission to enter the waterways and grounds supervised or in any way controlled by any of the Released Parties, the receipt of said permission being hereby acknowledged. I hereby forever release any and all liability and agree not to sue any of the Released Parties for, and agree to hold them harmless and indemnify them from and against, any and all liabilities, claims, injuries (including death), losses, damages, costs, expenses, demands, actions and causes of action of whatsoever kind or nature that may be suffered by me for whatever reason arising out of or related to my participation in any of the Activities organized or provided by any of the Released Parties or entering the premises, waterways or grounds supervised or in any way controlled by any of the Released Parties.
I hereby indemnify each of he Released Parties from each and every obligation or claim which may be made, assigned or apportioned against any of them by any person by virtue of any injury or damage caused by me or to me absolutely arising out of or related to my participation in any of the Activities.
I and my next of kin am/are aware of the risks and hazards inherent in both the sport of dragon boat and entering the premises used for the purpose of activities associated with the sport of dragon boat and specifically in participating in the Activities organized or provided by the Released Parties, knowing that conditions may be hazardous and dangerous, that high winds may cause rough water, and that obstruction may exist, and that I voluntarily assume all risks of loss, damage or injury (including death) that may be sustained by me or to any property in or upon such premises or engaged in any such Activities.
I and my next of kin/are aware that COVID-19 disease has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and is extremely contagious. The Released Parties have put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Released Parties cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase my risk of contracting COVID-19 and I may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death. I agree To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the Released Parties from any action related to my becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 as a result of, or from, any action, omission or negligence of myself or others, including but not limited to the Released Parties.
I confirm that (i) I am responsible for my own safety at all times while engaged in the Activities organized or provided by any of the Released Parties; and (ii) I am a competent swimmer.
I have read and understand DBC’s Safety Protocol and am aware and will adhere to the lifejacket/floatation device/life preserver requirements herein.
I agree that any photo (whether electronic, digital or otherwise) taken of me or in which I may appear may be used by any of the Released Parties for any legal purpose, including publicity and commercial exploitation, without compensation to me and this constitutes my consent to such use.
I hereby acknowledge and represent that I have read and understand this release and indemnity and agree to it voluntarily, that I am 18 years of age or older and of sound mind, or being less than 18 years of age, co-accept with a parent or legal guardian, as the case may be.
I recognize and agree that I am not allowed to participate in any of the Activities noted above unless I accept this release and indemnity and I am, therefore, receiving a benefit for signing this release and indemnity and it is binding on me and my heirs, estate trustees and other personal representatives.
I authorize DBC to collect and use personal information about me for the purposes described in DBC's Privacy Policy. In addtion to the purposes described in DBC's Privacy Policy, I authorize DBC to photograph and/or record my image and/or voice on still or motion picture films and/or audio to use this material to promote the sport through the media of newsletters, websites, television, film, radio, print and/or display form. I understand that I waive any claim to remuneration for use of audio/visual materials used for these purposes.
I understand I can withdraw consent at any time by contacting DBC's Privacy Officer. The Privacy Officer will advise the implciations of such withdrawal.