Burpee Challenge - Geelong Fires Up

Waiver and Release form for Burpee Challenge taking place on - 26-01-20
For consideration of participation in the Burpee Challenge, I waive and release the organisers its chapters, directors, officers, administrators, representatives, past and present employees, volunteers, agents, supervisors, participants, all city and state governments, assigns, all sponsors, their representatives and successors and other persons (collectively, the “Releasees”), from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising out of an injury to me (or my child) and from any and all claims, liabilities, or causes of action arising from my (or my child’s) participation or attendance in this event.
Inherent and Potential Risks
I understand that Burpee Challenge involves physical activity associated with intense activity. I understand that physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks. I assume all risks associated with participating in Burpee Challenge relating to the risk of strenuous physical activity, collisions with other participants, or falling. I acknowledge that I (or my child) may incur minor injuries, major injuries, and catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I assume all risks from contact with other participants and volunteers, negligent or wanton acts of other participants and volunteers, any defects of conditions of ground surfaces (including uneven or wet ground), or weather conditions. I also assume all risks from any and all activities in which I participate at the event site prior to the start of the event and after the conclusion of the event.
I agree to dress myself (or my child) appropriately as to mitigate risk of physical injury to myself (or my child) including, but not limited to: wearing shoes appropriate for physical activity involved in Burpee Challenge; and dressing in conjunction with the weather.
I agree that the Releasees are not responsible for any personal items or property lost or stolen before, during, or after Burpee Challenge.
Medical Evaluation
I attest that I (or my child) am medically and physically able to participate in Burpee Challenge. If I experience any doubt as to my (or my child’s) ability to successfully and safely participate in and/or complete Burpee Challenge, I take full responsibility for consulting a physician. I attest that, if I (or my child) am pregnant, disabled in any way, or have recently suffered an illness, injury, or impairment, I (or my child) should have or did consult a physician prior to participating in Burpee Challenge.
I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in the event of injury to me (or my child) as medical professionals may deem appropriate. This Release extends to any liability arising out of or in any way connected with the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency, including, but not limited to, negligence emergency rescue operations.

Voluntary Participation
I am fully aware of the risks connected with participation in Burpee Challenge, whether specifically listed in this Release or not, and I voluntarily elect to participate in Burpee Challenge knowing that this participation involves these risks.
Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, Release, and Covenant Not To Sue
In consideration for being permitted to participate in Burpee Challenge, I voluntarily agree for myself, my family, heirs, assigns, executors, and administrators to the following:
1. TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH that may be sustained by me (or my child), or any loss or damage to property owned by me (or my child), as a result of participating in Burpee Challenge.
2. TO RELEASE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Releasees from any and all liability, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorney fees, breach of contract actions, breach of statutory duty or other duty of care, warranty, strict liability actions, and causes of action whatsoever, that I might have or may acquire in the future, arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me (or my child), or to any property belonging to me (or my child), while participating in Burpee Challenge including, but not limited to, any claim that the act or omission complained of was in whole or in part by the negligence or carelessness of the Releasees.


Acknowledgment and Compliance with Rules
I agree to observe and obey all rules and safety procedures that accompany Burpee Challenge and to abide by any decision of an event official relative to my (or my child’s) ability to safely compete in the event. I agree to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and to obey all laws. Event officials may dismiss me (or my child), should my (or my child’s) behavior endanger the safety of or negatively affect an event, person, facility, or property of any kind.

Severability
I agree that if any portion of this Release is deemed to be invalid, the remainder of the Release will still be binding and enforceable.


Photography Release
I hereby grant full permission for the organisers to use, reuse, reproduce, publish, or republish any photographs, motion pictures, recordings, or any other record of my participation in this event, in any medium now known or hereafter developed, alone or in conjunction with other material, without restriction as to changes or alterations.
I acknowledge and represent that I have carefully read and understand all terms of this Release and Waiver of Liability.

IF YOU ARE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN OF A PARTICIPANT UNDER THE AGE OF 18:
I attest that I am in fact the parent or legal guardian of the minor participant participating in Burpee Challenge. I hereby give my approval to this child’s participation in Burpee Challenge. I assume all risks and hazards incidental to such participation, and I hereby waive, release, absolve, indemnify, and agree to hold harmless Releasees for any claim arising or any injury to my child and from any and all liability, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorney fees, breach of contract actions, breach of statutory duty or other duty of care, warranty, strict liability actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or connected with my child’s participation in Burpee Challenge. I consent to the foregoing and grant permission for my child to participate in Burpee Challenge. I attest that if my child, the above-named participant, is under fourteen (14) years of age as of the date of Burpee Challenge, he or she will be accompanied by an adult eighteen (18) years of age or older throughout his or her participation in Burpee Challenge.
I acknowledge and represent that I have carefully read and understand all terms of this Release and Waiver of Liability.