In consideration of the services of Le Classique and The Canadian CMV Foundation, their agents, owners, officers, volunteers, participants, employees and all other persons or entities acting in any capacity on their behalf (hereinafter collectively referred to as "Le Classique"), I hereby agree to release and discharge Le Classique on behalf of myself, my children, my parents, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate as follows:
1. I acknowledge that playing ball hockey on an outdoor surface in the winter entails significant risk which could result in physical or emotional injury, paralysis, death, or damage to myself, to property or to third parties.
2. I acknowledge that the activities involved entail significant risks, both known and unknown.I expressly agree and promise to accept and assume all of the risks existing in these activities, both known and unknown, whether caused or alleged to be caused by the negligent act or omissions of Le Classique. My participation is purely voluntary, and I elect to participate in spite of such risks.
3. I hereby voluntarily release, forever discharge and agree to indemnify and hold harmless Le Classique from any and all claims, demands, or causes of action which are in any way connected with my participation in this activity or my use of Le Classique and its equipment, facilities, including such claims which allege negligent acts or omissions of Le Classique.
4. Should Le Classique or anyone acting on their behalf be required to incur legal costs and costs to enforce this agreement, I agree to indemnify and hold them harmless for all such fees and costs.
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 costs 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, or else I am willing to assume and bear the costs of all risks that may be created directly or indirectly, by any such condition.
6. I agree to abide by the rules of the facility and to refrain from drinking alcoholic beverages outside the designated area. If I am caught with alcoholic beverages outside of the designated area, I realize that I will be removed from the premises and my team will be kicked out of the tournament with no fees of any kind being reimbursed.
7. Outdoor ball hockey is a dangerous sport, and I recognize that I may get hurt playing. I also acknowledge that the tournament organizers are recommending I wear protective equipment including but not limited to: helmets, face shield, shin pads, gloves, shoulder pads, protective pants, wrist pads and any other reasonable equipment which would protect against injury. I recognize that it is my discretion as to whether or not I choose to wear such equipment, and will not hold Le Classique liable for any such injury caused by lack of protective equipment.
8. I hereby authorize any images or video footage taken of myself, in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other images and video footage, to be displayed on the Le Classique Website and other official channels, and to be used for media purposes including promotional presentations and marketing campaigns. I waive rights to privacy and compensation, which I may have in connection with such use of my name and likeness, including rights to written copy that may be created in connection with video production, editing and promotion therewith.
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