TO: THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA, including its department of UBC ATHLETICS & RECREATION
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware that participating in any UBC Thunderbirds Synchronized Swimming Sport Club activitiesinvolves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: injuries from, executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques including boosts and lifts, dryland training, entering the water by diving or jumping, spending extended time in chlorinated water including bacterial infections and rashes, collisions with the pool wall or bottom, extended time underwater; impact and collision with other swimmers or spotters; overexertion and failure to participate safely within one’s ability or physical condition or lack of conditioning or fitness; risk of bodily injury including physical impairment and serious disability; participating with or without a certified instructor; impact or entanglement with obstructions, apparatus, equipment, surfaces or walls; defective, dangerous, or unsafe condition of the facilities or equipment; loud amplified music or instruction; contact or collision with equipment, props, instructor or other participants; theft; consumption of food and drink, whether made by professionals or by non-professionals; negligence of other participants and non-sport club members; dangerous or unsafe travel by automobile, bus, plane or other mode of transportation; severe weather conditions; unknown vehicle condition and maintenance; cancellations; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OR ITS EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BRITISH COLUMBIA OR ITS EMPLOYEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE. I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist within a variety of facilities whether on campus or off campus, including but not limited to: roadways, parking areas, shower rooms, hallways, stairs, elevators, change rooms, meeting rooms, eating areas, banquet rooms, fields, campus buildings and other facilities.
I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH MY PARTICIPATING IN ANY UBC THUNDERBIRDS SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING SPORT CLUB ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM. I am also aware that the University of British Columbia does not carry accident or medical or dental insurance on my behalf.
RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS
In consideration of the University of British Columbia allowing me to participating in any UBC Thunderbirds Synchronized Swimming Sport Club activities and permitting my use of its equipment, structures and other facilities, and for good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: