Description and Acknowledgement of Risks
5. The Parties understand and acknowledge that:

a) The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards and dangers that no amount of
care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily
injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life.

b) The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences,
workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person
programming.

c) The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization maybe
unaware of the Participant's fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may
misjudge weather or environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction.

d) (COVID-19) The COVID-19 disease has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health
Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative
measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the
Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, participating in the Activities could increase
the Participants’ risk of contracting COVID-19.

6. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of that participation, the Parties
hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks,
dangers and hazards. The Parties understand that the Organization may fail to safeguard or protect the
Participant from the risks, dangers and hazards of the Activities, some of which are listed below. The risks,
dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to:

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1. Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques; physical exertion; over exertion;
   stretching; dehydration; fatigue; cardiovascular workouts; rapid movements and stops; lack of fitness or
   conditioning; traumatic injury; sprains; dislocations and fractures; tendonitis; muscular and soft tissue
   damage; heart attack; stroke; head, facial, eye or dental injuries; spinal cord injuries; bacterial infections;
   rashes; asthma; and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19,
   bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.

2. Premises: defective, dangerous or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls,
   equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe or irregular conditions on floors, the ground, or other surfaces;
   extreme weather conditions: and travel to and from the premises.

3. Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; misuse, malfunction or breakdown of the equipment;
   negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to
   provide any warnings, directions, instructions or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to wear
   safety or protective equipment; and failure to use or operate equipment within my own ability.

4. Contact: contact with balls, sticks, nets, other equipment, vehicles, or other persons; and other contact
   that may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury or
   serious spinal injury.

5. Advice: negligent advice regarding the Activities.

6. Ability: failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas.

7. Sport: participation in sport and its inherent risks

8. Non-Sport: the use of vending , concession and/or lounge facilities, bleachers, dressing rooms and all other
   amenities.

9. Cyber: privacy breaches; hacking; and technology malfunction or damage.

10. Conduct: my conduct and conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between participants

11. ​Travel: travel to and from the Activities

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Terms

7. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate in the Activities, the Partis agreae:

1. That when the Participant practices or trains in their own space, the Parties are responsible for the Participants’ surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for the Participant.

2. That the Participant’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and the Parties assume all risks related to the Participant’s mental and physical condition.

3. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities.

4. To comply with the rules or the facility or equipment.

5. That if the Participant observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, the Participant will remove themselves from participation and bring their observations to a representative of the Organization immediately.

6. The risks associated with the Activities are increased when the Participant is impaired and the Participant will not participate if impaired in any way.

7. That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for the Participant. By 
   the participant commencing an Activity, the acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the activity.

8. That they are responsible for the choice of the Participant’s safety or protective equipment and the secure fitting of the equipment.

9. (COVID-19) That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and the Participant may be exposed to, or infected by, COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death.

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8. In consideration of the Organization allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree:

1. That the Parties are not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or their
   agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to participate in the
   Activities.

2. That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to the Participant’s vehicle, property, or
   equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities.

3. That this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law of the Province of
   Alberta and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, nothwithstanding, continue in full legal
   force and effect.

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Jurisdiction

9. The Parties agree that in the event that they file a lawsuit against the Organization, they agree to do so solely
in the Province of Alberta and they further agree that the substantive law of the Province of Alberta will apply
without regard to conflict law of rules.

 

Acknowledgement

10. The Parties acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this
agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon themselves, their heirs, their spouses,
guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.