PARTICIPANT AGREEMENT, RELEASE AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK TODAY'S DATE: April 19, 2024 1. I understand that all participants at Chatsworth Arena Soccer League must have a signed waiver on file prior to entering the field of play. In addition, this signed waiver will allow me to use the services, equipment and facilities including agreeing to receive email announcements about new products, services, updates, and schedules. Once I sign this Participant Agreement/ Release and Acknowledgement of Risk, I agree to be bound by all of its terms. I further authorize CASL to use my photos in any of their promotional advertising free of charge. 2. In consideration of the services of Chatsworth Arena Soccer League. and by signing this Agreement, I agree to WAIVE any claims for, RELEASE and forever discharge Chatsworth Arena Soccer League, its subsidiaries, agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees, and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "CASL") from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action, which are in any way connected to my participation in this activity or my use of CASL services, equipment, or facilities, including any such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of CASL I further agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless CASL for and from any such claim. 3. I understand and acknowledge that soccer involves known and unanticipated risks that could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, and damage to the named player, to property, or to third parties. I understand that such risk simply cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of the activity. The risks include, among other things, broken bones, sprains, strains, and other soft tissue injuries, bruises, abrasions, lacerations, dental injuries, concussions, spinal cord injuries, and death. Furthermore, I understand and acknowledge that CASL coaches and referees have difficult jobs to perform and they seek to insure the safety of all participants, but they are not infallible. I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risk existing in any activity involving the services, equipment or facilities of CASL My participation in any activity at CASL is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of the known risks for potential serious injury. 4. I understand that wearing safety equipment can reduce the risk of injuries and agree to wear my own safety equipment. CASL is not responsible for providing any such equipment. It is my sole responsibility to insure that appropriate safety equipment is properly used when participating in any activities using CASL services of facilities. I understand that I am solely responsible for my personal health and safety and my personal property. I understand that CASL is diligent in keeping the facility safe for everyone and will notify the office immediately of any hazards that could potentially cause injury. 5. I certify that I have adequate insurance to cover any injury or damage I may cause or suffer while participating, or else I agree to bear the cost of such injury or damage myself. I further certify that I have no medical or physical conditions, which could interfere with my safety in this activity. If a pre-existing condition does exist, I must notify CASL prior to playing and I will assume - and bear the cost of - all risk that may be created, directly or indirectly, by any such condition. 6. I understand thatby joining a team, I am commited to paying my share of the team league fees and must do so regardless of whether I continue playing for that team. If I refuse to pay my share for any reason, I understand that by signing this agreement/Release of Liability, that I allowing CASL to send me to a collection agency and in doing so understand thatthis can effect my credit. 7. Should CASL or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur attorney's fees and cost to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and cost. 8. I understand and agree that this Participant Agreement, Release and Acknowledgement of Risk is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of California, and that if any portion of it is held invalid, I agree that the remaining terms shall continue to be in full force and effect. 9. I understand that this Participant Agreement, Release and Acknowledgement of Risk is an important legal document and declare that I have read and considered it carefully. I fully understand its terms and agree that no oral representations, statements or other inducements to sign have been made apart from what is written on this form. By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in any activity involving services provided by CASL or CASL's equipment or facilities, It may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against CASL on the basis of any claim that I have released by signing this Agreement. I have read, understand and agree with all of the terms and conditions of this release stated above. |
