1. I agree to abide by all event rules (as listed on the Race Rules page), and directions issued by officials and their personnel.
2. I acknowledge that the event involves the real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including drowning, overexertion, equipment failure, accidents with other competitors or river users, or weather conditions and other causes. I accept full responsibility for obtaining adequate skills to negotiate and avoid the hazards on the course.
3. I accept all risks necessarily flowing from my participation, which could result in loss of life or permanent injury. Accordingly, I release all persons or corporations associated directly or indirectly with the conduct of the event from all claims demands and proceedings arising out of my participation and I hereby indemnify them against all liability (including liability for their negligence and the negligence of others) for injury or damage arising out of or connected with my participation in this event. This release shall extend to and include Arawa Canoe Club inc. and their respective sponsors and volunteers including medical personnel appointed for the event, the owners, licensees, and occupiers of land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted, any statutory body or local authority having control over any land upon which the event or any part of it is conducted or which is involved directly or indirectly with the event in any manner whatsoever and promoters, sponsors and event organisers. This release and indemnity continues forever and binds my heirs, executors, personal representative and assigns.
4. I consent to receiving medical treatment that the event organisers think desirable during or after the event.
Safety precautions undertaken by the organisers (such as course supervision, event safety briefing) are a service to me and other competitors but are not a guarantee of safety.
5. I am fully responsible for the security of my personal possessions at the event.
6. I acknowledge that by reason of circumstances beyond the control of the event directors, it may become necessary or desirable to change the format or date of the event, and if that occurs, I consent to the changes and I agree that each and every one of the conditions herein set out shall apply to that changed event.
7. If the event is cancelled due to flood, cyclones, torrential rains or other acts of God conditions I understand that entry fee will not be refunded.
8. I consent to the event organisers using my name, image and likeness before during or after the event for event promotional broadcasting or reporting purposes to the media.
9. I agree to my name and contact details being included on the event database, from which I will receive from time to time event information, newsletters and sponsors information. Your name and contact details will not be passed onto any other person or organisation.
10. I have read understood and accept the waiver and rules above |