Waiver
As consideration for the right to participate in the "Arlington Coed Kicks" and/or other activities and services provided by the Arlington County Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources, its agents, and employees, I, on behalf of myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin and successors, hereby covenant to hold harmless and indemnify Arlington County, Arlington Coed Kicks and the United State Specialty Sports Association (USSSA) and all of its officers, departments, agencies, agent, employees, and volunteers from any and all claims, losses, damages, injuries, fines, penalties, and costs (including court cost and attorney's fees) charges, liabilities or exposures, however caused, resulting from, arising out of, or in any connection to my or my family's participation in the above described program. I have read and understand this HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENTS and by my signature agree to its terms.
Furthermore in consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the “Arlington Coed Kicks” who is an affiliate of the UNITED STATES SPECIALTY SPORTS ASSOCIATION athletics/sports program, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
- The risk of injury and/or illness from the activities involved in the program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist;
- The risk to have contact with individuals, who have been exposed to and/or have been diagnosed with one or more communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19 or other medical conditions, diseases, or maladies does exist, and it is impossible to eliminate the risk that I could be exposed to and/or become infected through contact with or close proximity with an individual with a communicable disease;
- I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume all full responsibility for my participation;
- I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. 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 HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY AGREEING TO IT ON MY OWN BEHALF AND I SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
I understand that I am responsible for providing my own medical insurance and any other type of insurance I deem fit to cover any and all risks, including injuries that I may incur as a result of or in connection with my participation in ACK activities.
I am eighteen (18) and older and have read the foregoing provisions. I understand them and agree to be bound by them.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT BY ADULT PARTICIPANT: By acknowledging and signing in the section below, I agree and verify the following: 1) I consent and agree to assume the risks of participation in these programs; and 2) that I specifically agree to the release as provided herein of all the Releasees, and, for myself, my heirs, assigns and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my involvement or participation in these programs EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
I also acknowledge that I am aware of the League Rules and Regulations as posted to the ACK website http://www.leaguelineup.com/newsitem.asp?url=acksoccer&itemid=2076030 and will strive to abide by them.