MARLBOROUGH MOUNTAIN BIKE CLUB Waiver and Release of Liability Form – 2023 I acknowledge that I have sole responsibility for my personal possessions and equipment during this event and its related activities. I also confirm that my mountain bike is safe, in a good state of repair and are suitable to handle the rough and demanding conditions of this off road event. I have read, accept, understand and agree to abide by the Race Rules as set out by race organisers. I will comply with all the directions given at the event including, pre-race briefing information, course signage and marshals. I am in sound physical condition, capable of safely competing in the event. I acknowledge and assume all of the risks associated with this event. I acknowledge that an event of this nature, given the distance, terrain, hazards and weather conditions are inherently dangerous. I accept full responsibility for obtaining adequate skills to negotiate and avoid hazards on the course and that I am waiving and releasing my legal rights to sue for any injury or damages what so ever arising out of or resulting from my participation in this event. On behalf of myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns, and anyone else who might sue on my behalf, I hereby waive, release, and forever discharge all event sponsors, event producers, event staff, administrators, officials, contractors, vendors, and organisers (including race directors), volunteers, all other persons, organisations or entities involved with this event, cities, towns, and other governmental bodies and locations in which this event takes place from any and all claims, causes of action, damages, losses (economic and non-economic), and liabilities of every kind, for death, personal injury, or property damage, which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in, or my traveling to or from this event. I agree and authorise Marlborough Mountain Bike Club to use photographs, video and film taken during the event to advertise their products or to promote the event at no cost to the organisers and sponsors. I agree that the information I have provided may be used by the Marlborough Mountain Bike Club for the purpose of administration, promoting future or other events or for the promotion of the race sponsors products and services. (Refer Privacy Act 1993). If signing on behalf of a minor (under 18yrs) I declare that I have full power and authority on behalf of said person to sign this form and accordingly release all liability from Marlborough Mountain Bike Club and associates as above and indemnify on behalf of such persons. I voluntarily acknowledge this Waiver and Release of Liability Form and explicitly agree to its content. I have read the MTBNX Regulations and Requirements around saftey equipment required and acceot that my entry to this event is an agreement I will provide and wear all safety equipment as required by these regulations. |