WASHINGTON KAYAK CLUB

ADULT WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY

IN CONSIDERATION of being permitted to participate in any way in the Washington Kayak Club (WKC) paddle sports and related activities (“Activities”) I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:

Signature: _____________________________________________________________

Name:(print) ________________________________________________     Date: _____________________

Trip Leader name: ________________________________________________

Description of Event: ______________________________________________

Washington Kayak Club MINOR WAIVER & RELEASE OF LIABILITY
READ BEFORE SIGNING
In Consideration of being permitted to participate in any way in the Washington Kayak Club sports and recreation programs and related activities(“Activities”) I, for myself, my personal representatives, assigns, heirs, and next of kin:
1. Acknowledge, agree, and represent that I understand the nature of paddlesports and related Activities and that I am qualified, in good health, in proper physical condition to participate in such Activity and willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions of participation. I further agree and warrant that if at any time I believe conditions to be unsafe, I will immediately discontinue further participation in the Activity. If I decide to leave early and not complete the trip as planned, I
assume all risks inherent in my decision to leave.
2. Fully understand that ( a ) paddlesport and related activities involve risks and dangers of damage to personal property and serious bodily
injury, including permanent disability, paralysis, and death (“Risks”), ( b ) these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or the negligence of the “Releasees” named below: ( c ) there may be other risks and social and economic losses either not known tome or not readily foreseeable at this at this time, and I fullyaccept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for lessees, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation or that the minor in the activity.
3. Hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue the Washington Kayak Club, their respective instructors, trainers, officers, members,
volunteers and other participants, any sponsors, advertiser, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises on which the Activity takes place ( each considered on of the “releasees”herein) from all liability, claims, demands, losses, injuries, damage to property, or other damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “Releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations, and I further agree that if, despite this release and waiver of liability, assumption of risk and indemnity agreement I or anyone on my behalf makes a claim against any of the Releasses, I will indemnify, save and hold harmless each of the Releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss, liability, damage, or cost which any may incur as the result of such claim.
4.  Minor Participant: I, the minor participant, have read this agreement, fully understand its terms, understand that I have given up substantion rights by signing it and have signed it freely and without any inducement or assurance of any nature and intent to be a complete and unconditional release of all liability to the greatest extent allowed by law and agree that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid the balance, not withstand, shall continue in full force and effect.
Minor name:(print) ________________________________
Date: _______________________________________ Minor Signature: ________________________________________
PARENTOR GUARDIAN I, the minor’s parent and/or legal guardian, understand the nature of Paddlesports and related activities and the minor’s experience and capabilities and believe the minor to be qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity. I hereby release, discharge, covenant not to sue, and agree to indemnify and save and hold harmless each of the releasees from all liability, claims, demands, losses, or damage on the minor’s account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the ‘Releasees”or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations and further agree that if, despite this release, I, the minor, or anyone on the minor’s behalf makes a claim against any of the releasees named above, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any litigation expenses, attorney fees, loss liability, damage, or cost any may incur as the result of any such claim.

Parent/Guardian name:(print) _____________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian signature: ______________________________________________________

WAIVER/RELEASE FOR COMMUNICABLE DISEASES INCLUDING COVID-19
ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of Washington Kayak Club athletic program and related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
2. 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,
3. I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards
protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my
presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest
official immediately; and,
4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE
AND HOLD HARMLESS Washington Kayak Club, their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other
participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises
used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY,
DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF
RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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 IF FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Name of participant: ___________________________
Participant signature:_____________________________
Date signed: ____________________

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)
This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the
provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her
personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases.
Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and
child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees and myself, my spouse,
and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident
to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM
THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent provided by law.
Name of parent/guardian: ______________________
Parent guardian/signature:______________________
Date signed: __________________