Athletics Canada - Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk Agreement

1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the programs, activities and events of Athletics Canada for the 2024 year, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:

Disclaimer

2. Athletics Canada and its directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the sport of athletics and any program, activity or event of the Organization, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.

Description of Risks

3. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the sport of athletics and the activities, events and programs of the Organization. In consideration of my participation in the sport of athletics and the programs, activities and events of the Organization, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the sport of athletics and the programs, activities and events of the Organization and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards.

1. I am participating voluntarily in the Activities and in use of the Facility. I fully understand that the use of the Facility naturally involves risk of injury whether caused by myself or someone else, including without limitation the risks inherent in use, or misuse of sports and training equipment and whether I participate in any Activities as a coach, trainer, athlete and that risks are presented by other users of the Facility.
2. I fully understand and acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:
   1. Serious bodily injury, including permanent disability, paralysis and death, injury form malfunctioning equipment and/or misuse of equipment by myself or others;
   2. Episodes of transient light-headedness, fainting, abnormal or increased blood pressure, chest discomfort, leg cramps or muscular discomfort;
   3. Spinal cord injuries that may render me permanently paralyzed etc.
3. Risks may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of other participating in the Activity, the condition in which the Activity take place or by negligence.
4. There may be other risks, social and/or economic losses either known or not readily foreseen and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs and damages that may I may incur as a result of my participation in the Activities.

4. Furthermore, I am aware:

1. That injuries sustained can be severe;
2. That I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities, events and programs;
3. That the Participant’s risk of injury is reduced if they follow all rules established for participation.

Release of Liability

5. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:

1. That my physical condition has been verified by a medical doctor to participate in the sport of athletics and in the activities, events and programs of the Organization;
2. To assume all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation;
3. To waive any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
4. To freely accept and fully assume all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the activities, events and programs of the Organization; and
5. To forever release the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions and costs that might arise out of my participation in the activities, events and programs of the Organization, due to any cause whatsoever, even though such risks, injuries, loss, damage, claims, demands, actions or costs may have been caused by the negligence or breach of any duty of care of the Organization.

Acknowledgement

6. I acknowledge that I have read this agreement and understand it, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.