ALL SPORTS, INCLUDING SOCCER, HAVE RISKS
I participate in the sport of soccer because it is physically and mentally challenging. In consideration of my participation in the sport of soccer, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to soccer. The risks and hazards of soccer include, but are not limited to injuries resulting from:
- Vigorous physical exertion, weights, running, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and from exerting and stretching various muscle groups
- Falls to the ground due to uneven or irregular terrain or surfaces
- Contact, being struck or colliding with other participants, walls, spectators, equipment, or vehicles
- Grass, turf, and other surfaces including viral infections, bacterial infections, and rashes
- Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment
- Extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke, or hypothermia
- Or to the spinal cord which may render me permanently paralyzed
FURTHERMORE, I AM AWARE:
- That injuries sustained in soccer can be severe and that I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during this activity
- That I may come into close contact with other participants, including the possibility of accidental and unexpected touching
- That my risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation and
- That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.
COVID-19 VIRUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
- I participate in the sport of soccer. I do so voluntarily and of my own free will without any coercion by any person or company and being fully aware that we are amid a COVID-19 virus pandemic and the virus appears to be highly contagious.
- I fully understand that by participating in the sport of soccer, there is a risk I may be exposing myself to the potential transmission of the COVID-19 virus to myself, my family, or my friends. I knowingly, freely, and voluntarily accept the inherent risks of this activity, including possible contamination, illness, or death. I take full responsibility for any negative consequences resulting from continuing this activity.
- I will disinfect my hands immediately before and after I participate in the sport of soccer.
- I acknowledge that I have been advised to seek legal advice regarding the risks associated with participating in the sport of soccer during the COVID-19 virus pandemic.
PARTICIPANT DECLARATION, RELEASE, INDEMNITY & HEALTH DISCLOSURE
Prior to entering Joseph J. Piccininni CRC, please consider the health and safety of others.
Before entering I will confirm the following statements to be true. I Agree NOT to participate until 14 days after any of the following:
- I have not recently travelled anywhere outside of Canada or been in contact with anyone who has travelled outside of Canada.
- I have not experienced any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days: fever, dry cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.
- I have not come into contact with anyone with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis in the last 14 days.
I am participating voluntarily in these activities, events and programs. I agree that there are risks in soccer as described above. By participating voluntarily in these events, activities and programs, I am exposed to these risks and hazards. I agree to accept them and be responsible for any injury or other loss which I might receive while participating in these events, activities and programs.
If something happens to me, I agree to indemnify, save harmless, release, acquit, and forgive the organizers of responsibility for any claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participation. In this Agreement I understand “organizers” to mean: Joseph J. Piccininni CRC, event organizer, permit holder, its directors, officers, members, employees, volunteers, officials, participants, League, Clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the facility, and representatives.
I ACKNOWLEDGE MAKING THIS AGREEMENT
I have read and understood the terms and conditions of this agreement, and by signing it voluntarily, I am agreeing to abide by these terms.