In consideration of being allowed to participate in Club activities at the Oval, I acknowledge and agree that: the risk of injury from the activities involved is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce the risk, the risk of serious injury does exist. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to advise the Richmond Olympic Oval Corporation (“Oval Corp.”) of any medical or other conditions which may affect my participation in any program or training sessions; and the novel coronavirus, COVID-19 is extremely contagious and is believed to spread mainly from person-to-person contact. As a result, federal, provincial and local governments and recommend social distancing. the Club and Oval Corp. has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. However, Oval Corp. and the Club cannot guarantee that you or your child(ren) will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Oval could increase your risk and your child(ren)’s risk of contracting COVID-19.
I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF OVAL CORP. , THE CLUB or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Oval Corp., the Richmond Rockets Speed Skating Club, City of Richmond, their owners, coaches, contractors and/or employees, and, if applicable, lessees of Oval Corp., WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, SICKNESS, INFECTION, DISEASE, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER CAUSED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE. In the event that I require medical attention, I consent to be transported to the nearest emergency centre and receive medical treatment, including by ambulance if necessary, and accept that I am responsible for any costs of such ambulance service. A PARENT or LEGAL GUARDIAN must consent to and agree to the terms and conditions outlined in this document if you are a minor.
(Age 18 or Younger) I consent to my child’s participation at the Club. I am aware that there are risks associated with participation in all Club activities at the Oval, including the risk of injury and having my child exposed to or infected by COVID-19. I consent to my child’s participation in spite of such risks. I consent to permit the staff of the Club to take my child/guardian on outings to public spaces that may involve transportation in a vehicle. I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to advise the Club of any medical or other conditions which may affect my child’s participation. In the event that my child requires medical attention, I consent to my child being transported to the nearest emergency centre and receiving medical treatment, including by ambulance if necessary, and accept that I am responsible for any costs of such ambulance service.