Boulder Valley Cycling Alliance dba Boulder Junior Cycling Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, Photography Release, & Medical Authorization READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING. In consideration of allowing me or my minor child (as the case may be), who is the “Participant”, to participate in any way with the Boulder Valley Cycling Alliance dba Boulder Junior Cycling (“BVCA/BJC”) programs, its related events and all activities, I acknowledge and agree to the following: 1.) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist. I agree and understand that biking is a HAZARDOUS activity with varying surface and environmental conditions. I recognize that falls and collisions with pedestrians, other bike riders and vehicles do occur and I assume all risks and responsibility for such incidents and injuries. 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. 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. 3.) I believe Participant is in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in all BVCA/BJC activities and that such participation will in no way aggravate any medical condition(s) present. I understand that I am responsible for consulting a physician concerning the health and fitness of Participant and Participant’s ability to participate in all BVCA/BJC activities. 4.) I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY WAIVE AND RELEASE all claims against, and agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS, BVCA/BJC, their coaches, directors, officers, officials, agents, employees, volunteers, other participants, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of any premises used for the activities (collectively, the “Releasees”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, LIABILITY, CLAIMS, SUITS OR ACTIONS, JUDGMENTS, COSTS OR EXPENSES DUE TO INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR OTHER loss or damage to person or property associated with my presence or participation, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law. 5.) I hereby grant to BVCA/BJC permission to take or have taken still and moving photographs and films and consent and authorize BVCA/BJC to use and reproduce the photographs, films or pictures and to circulate and publicize the same by all means, including but not limited to, BVCA/BJC’s website, news, internet, brochures and pamphlets, and social media. 6.) If, in the judgment of any of BVCA/BJC 's coaches or other adult representatives, Participant needs immediate care and treatment as a result of any injury or illness, I do hereby request, authorize and consent to such care and treatment as may be given to Participant by any physician, coach, nurse, consent to such care and treatment as may be given to Participant by any physician, coach, nurse, hospital or BVCA/BJC representative. I have read this Release of Liability and Assumption of Risk Agreement, the Photography Release and the Medical Authorization and fully understand its terms. I understand that I have given up substantial rights by signing it, and I sign it freely and voluntarily without any inducement. Please Note: In the event that Participant is a minor (under the age of 18), parent/guardian electronic signature required. |