WVMBA ACCIDENT WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
XC (CROSS COUNTRY) RACE REGISTRATION FORM
• I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it the potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including but not limited to, participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, event monitors, producers of the event and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to athletics, but are also present for volunteers. I hereby agree to assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released, from dangerous or defective property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their liability without fault.
• I certify that I am physically fit, have trained sufficiently for participating in this event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person.
• I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability (AWRL) form will be used by the event holders, sponsors and organizers, in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events.
• In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event, I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors, and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me including my traveling to and from this event, THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: The West Virginia Mountain Bike Association, affiliated organizations and any involved municipalities, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives or agents, the event holders, event directors, event sponsors, event volunteers, property owners: (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event, whether caused by the negligence of releases or otherwise.
• I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during this event.
• I understand that at this event or related activities, I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers, organizers and/or assigns.
• This Accident Waiver and Release of Liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum permissible under applicable law.
• I further agree to abide by all the rules and regulations as set forth by the director of this event.
• I hereby certify that I have read this document and I understand its contents.
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