PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
NAME OF EVENT: WINTER SERIES RACE #2: Jericho Paddling Club
COVERAGE DATE: January 24th 2026
I hereby release and discharge the Host Club, Jericho Paddling Club, the Jericho Sailing Centre, Canadian Outrigger Racing Association, its members, directors, officers, race committee, attorneys, agents, sponsoring businesses and organizations in any manner arising from my participation in association with the PNW-ORCA Winter Paddling Series Canoe Race. I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the Host Club mentioned above from all Claims made, asserted, or alleged against the Host Club mentioned above on my behalf or on the behalf of my estate or my heirs that arise out of this Winter Paddling Series canoe race.
The Host Club mentioned above is not required to expend monies in defense of the Claim prior to exercising its rights to indemnification.
I hereby acknowledge that outrigger canoe racing is an activity which, by its nature, poses a significant risk to its participants and that these risks cannot be eliminated even with the best of planning. I certify that I am able to swim and tread lake water for 20 minutes. I hereby consent to and authorize medical treatment in the event of injury or illness.
PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT AMATEUR ATHLETIC WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
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NAME OF EVENT: WINTER SERIES RACE #2: Jericho Paddling Club
COVERAGE DATE: January 24th 2026
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in this sports activity, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: The risk of injury from the activities involved in this sport is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death; and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 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 full responsibility for my participation; and, I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the PADDLESPORT RISK MANAGEMENT, LLC, Jericho Paddling Club and the Jericho Sailing Centre, their officers & directors, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, volunteers, coaches, steerers, and, if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE.
I also acknowledge that photographs and video may be taken of me in my participation in, and attendance at this event, and hereby freely agree to allow without restriction all uses of such photos and videos in the reporting of this race, and/or in the promotion of this event, its location, other sporting events, sport in general, and/or related purposes.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.