This is the waiver that you will be asked to sign at the event on October 20. If you want to save time, please feel free to print and sign before you arrive.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND APPLICANT CONSENT, INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, & ACCEPTANCE OF RACE RULES

This Agreement is given by the undersigned Applicant for the benefit of Backwoods Orienteering Klub and David Waller (hereafter “The club” and “The director”, respectively). I acknowledge that adventure racing is an inherently dangerous sport in which I participate at my own risk. I acknowledge that the club’s October Adventure race (hereafter “the Race”) will occur in a rural and/or urban environment and will include, but is not limited to, the following activities and dangers: navigation, trekking, bicycling on and off roads, trails, and highways, orienteering, kayaking, running, getting lost, traffic, animal attacks, dehydration, landslides, cliffs and falling rocks. In consideration of and as a condition of entering in the Race, I individually and on behalf of my heirs, executors, administrators, legal representatives, successors and assignees, release and forever discharge, hold harmless, indemnify, including as to attorney fees, and promise not to sue the club or director on, from or against, and waive, any claims, damages, expenses or demands arising directly or indirectly from or attributable in any way to the negligence, action or failure to act of the club or director in connection with the sponsorship, organization or execution of any adventure racing or sporting event, including travel to and from such event, pre and post event functions, in which I may participate as a racer, rider, team member, spectator or in any other manner.

I agree that the director has made a reasonable attempt to provide an accurate map. But I understand that the map of the course is not perfect and I will not hold the director responsible for problems that may arise from the map being inaccurate or misinterpreted.

I currently have no known physical or mental condition that would impair my capability and am fit to fully participate in adventure racing. I agree that before I participate in any portion of the Race, I will inspect the related facilities, competition site, and equipment. I will immediately advise the director of any unsafe condition that I observe. I will refuse to participate in the Race until the unsafe conditions have been remedied. I agree to give notification of all medical emergencies to the correct parties, including but not limited to, local emergency officials, emergency medical services (EMS) and local ambulance services. I agree that the director is not involved in solving my medical emergencies.

I participate willingly and voluntarily and I assume responsibility for damages to or loss of my personal property. I assume risk for accidents or injury caused during the Race. I have read the race overview and the course notes and will abide by all of the rules and expectations specified therein. I agree to follow all conditions provided by the director and have had an opportunity to ask questions and receive answers to any questions. I also agree to follow any specific instructions and wear all appropriate safety equipment I may be given at the Race. I assume the risk(s) of personal injury, accident and/or illness, including but not limited to sprains, torn muscles and/or ligaments, fractures or broken bones, cuts, eye damage, scrapes, wounds, abrasions and/or contusions, oxygen shortage (anoxia), head, neck, and/or spinal injuries, shock, paralysis, and/or death.

I hereby acknowledge that I have sole responsibility for my personal possessions and athletic equipment during the event, and its related activities. I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident and/or illness during the event.

I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL RISK, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE DIRECTOR AND ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MY PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT. I HEREBY RELEASE, INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE CLUB AND THE DIRECTOR.

Every term and provision in this Agreement is intended to be severable. If any one or more of them is found to be unenforceable or invalid, that shall not affect the other terms and provisions, which shall remain binding and enforceable. This Waiver is to be construed as broadly as possible to provide a release and waiver to the maximum extent permissible under applicable law. I have read and understand the forgoing acknowledgment of risks, assumption and responsibility, and release of liability. I understand that by signing this form I may be waiving valuable legal rights and agreeing to all the provisions and conditions provided by the director.

I SIGN VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT FULLY UNDERSTANDING THE RISK, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND APPLICANT CONSENT, INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT, RACE RULES AND ACCEPT ALL THE CONDITIONS CONTAINED THEREIN.

Applicant’s name: _____________________ Signature:______________________________ Date:_____/_____/_____