Clinton Lake Sailing Association
Waiver and Release
Important Information
Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in CLSA sailing programs and activities, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child or ward might sustain as a result of participation in any and all activities connected with and associated with CLSA sailing programs and activities.
CLSA is committed to conducting its programs and activities in safe manner and holds the safety of participants in high regard. CLSA continually strives to reduce risks and insists that all participants follow safety rules and instructions that are designed to protect participants' safety. However, participants and the parents or guardians of minors taking part in CLSA programs and activities must recognize that there is an inherent risk of injury when choosing to participate in sailing activities and programs.
You are solely responsible for determining if you or your minor child or ward is physically fit and/or sufficiently skilled for the activities sponsored by CLSA. It is always advisable, especially if the participant is pregnant, disabled in any way or recently suffered illness, injury or impairment, to consult a physician before participating in a sailing activity.
Warning of Risk
Sailing activities and programs are intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental, and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is a still a risk of serious injury when participating in any sailing activity or program. Understandably, not all hazards and dangers can be foreseen. Depending on the particular activity, participants must understand that certain risks, dangers, and injuries due to inclement weather, slipping, falling, poor skill level or conditioning, carelessness, horseplay, unsportsmanlike like conduct, premises defects, defective equipment, inadequate supervision, instruction and all other circumstances inherent to sailing programs and activities exist. In this regard, it must be recognized that it is impossible for CLSA to guarantee absolute safety.
Waiver and Release of All Claims and Assumption of Risk
I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in CLSA sailing programs and activities, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loses, regardless of severity, that my minor child or ward or I may sustain as a result of CLSA sailing. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims against CLSA, including its officials, officers, employees, members, or volunteers I or my minor child or ward may have (or any that accrue to me or my child or ward) as a result of participating in CLSA sailing programs or activities.
I do hereby fully release and forever discharge CLSA from any and all claims for injuries, damages or loss that my minor child or ward or I may have or which may accrue to me or my minor child or ward arising out of, connected with, or in any way associated with CLSA sailing programs or activities.
I have read and understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims.
Participants Name _____________________________________________________
Participant's Signature___________________________________________________
(Parent if Participant is a minor)
Date_______________
Emergency Telephone Number_______________________________