Today's Date: March 29, 2024 In consideration for the participation in Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy athletics/sports programs of the below-named Participant, I release, waive and discharge and covenant not to sue the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy, Inc., the Brooklyn Bridge Park Development Corporation, the Brooklyn Bridge Park Corporation, NYSOL, Inc d/b/a Metro Soccer NY and Play Study Win, Inc, the City of New York and their respective commissioners, directors, officers, employees, agents, successors and assigns, all of which are hereinafter referred to as "Releasees", from any and all liability to me, my heirs and next of kin or any other person, for any and all claims, demands, losses, or damages, including death or damage to property, which, in whole or in part, arise from, relate to, or are alleged to arise from or relate to the Brooklyn Bridge Park Conservancy athletics/sports program, any and all related events and activities in which I am participating or the facilities or equipment used by me or by others, or are caused or alleged to be caused in whole or part by the negligence of the Releasees or otherwise to the fullest extent of the law, and I covenant not to sue the Releasees with respect thereto. As a result of the COVID-19 public health crisis, the Conservancy has put into place a number of measures to ensure the safety and health of its staff, the public and individuals seeking to participate in Conservancy soccer activities as well as to help control the spread of COVID-19. By participating in Conservancy programming, I make the following representations and additionally agree to follow the suggested guidance of the Center of Disease Control (CDC) and local public health authority and the Conservancy’s policies and procedures to reduce the spread of Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19 as follows: - I/my child is not experiencing symptoms of illness associated with COVID-19 (i.e. shortness of breath, fever, cough, etc.) and have not experienced those symptoms in the 10 days preceding any program date.
- If I/my child begin to experience any symptoms of COVID-19 while participating in the Conservancy's soccer program I will inform the Conservancy and immediately enter isolation.
- I agree to inform the Conservancy if I/my child have been diagnosed with COVID-19 after participating in Conservancy soccer programming.
- I understand that the City of New York has stipulated that individuals who have a chronic health condition, including lung disease, moderate to severe asthma, heart disease, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, cancer or a weakened immune system should not participate in athletic leagues.
- I/my child agree to practice safe hand and respiratory hygiene and otherwise to adhere to all of the Conservancy’s safety rules during my participation in all Conservancy soccer programming.
- I/my child will be strongly encouraged to wear surgical face masks or improvised masks such as scarves, bandanas, and handkerchiefs when not able to maintain social distancing, or as required by Conservancy programming to reduce the risk of exposure to myself and others.
- I/my child agree to adhere to the Conservancy’s social distancing policy, including maintaining 6-feet from others whenever possible. This will be required for all visitor to visitor contact as well.
All COVID-19 restrictions and protocols regarding masking, throw-ins, tackling, spectators and more are subject to change prior to and during the season. I hereby consent to Participation in interviews, the use of quotes, and the taking of photographs, movies or videotapes of myself (“Media”) by BBPC and Brooklyn Bridge Park. I also grant to BBPC and Brooklyn Bridge Park the right to edit and use said Media for appropriate purposes including but not limited to: publicity, electronic and print publications, websites and all other forms of media. I also hereby release all Releasees from all claims, demands, and liabilities whatsoever in connection with the above. This waiver may not be modified in any way. If any part of this waiver is determined to be invalid by law, all other parts of this waiver shall remain valid and enforceable. I acknowledge, appreciate and assume the risk of participating in athletic/sports programs and of physical engagement generally, including but not limited to falls, contact with or effects of engagement with other participants, contact with or effects of the use of sporting equipment, effects of weather including heat, humidity, cold and/or precipitation, defective equipment, the condition of Brooklyn Bridge Park, water hazards, and any hazard that may be posed by spectators or volunteers. I HAVE READ THE ABOVE WAIVER AND RELEASE, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT VOLUNTARILY. |