This waiver / release is a LEGAL INSTRUMENT. If you do not understand it, consult your attorney.
WHEREAS, I (we) intend, or am (are) about, to engage in paddling activities upon rivers, lakes, and/or other waterways, which activities have been organized by ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB (RMCC); and WHEREAS, I (we) am (are) doing so entirely upon my (our) own initiative, risk, and responsibility, and am (are) duly aware that risks and hazards are, or may be, inherent in such paddling activities; and
WHEREAS, I (we) elect voluntarily to engage in such activities having only limited knowledge of conditions and understanding that conditions may be more hazardous and dangerous than I (we) presently believe; I (we) further understand and expect that my (our) conduct during such activities shall be dictated by my (our) own decisions as to if and how to deal with any particular stretch of river, lake or other waterway; and
WHEREAS, I (we) understand that ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB, its officers, directors, and trip leaders in particular and its members in general organize such activities solely for the pleasure and enjoyment of the participants; and WHEREAS, I (we) am (are) supplying for my (our) own use such first aid, safety and medical supplies as I (we) deem necessary and I am (we are) not relying upon the members or leaders for such items; and
WHEREAS, I (we) recognize that neither ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB, nor its several officers, directors, members and leaders are responsible for my (our) participation in any particular activity nor for the participation of other people and that in no event is the Club or its officers, directors, members or leaders responsible for my (our) conduct or the conduct of others sharing such participation; and
WHEREAS, my (our) participation is in no way based upon any representations made by any members, officers, directors or leaders as to the difficulty, danger or hazard of such activities, but rather because of my (our) independent desire to participate in such activities with other people with similar interests;
NOW, THEREFORE, I (we) do hereby, for myself (ourselves), my (our) heirs, executors, assigns, and administrators, release, and forever discharge ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB of Denver, Colorado, and all of its officers, directors, agents, leaders, and members individually and collectively, from any and all claims, demands, actions or causes of actions now or hereafter arising on account of my (our) death or on account of any injury to me (us) or damage to my (our) property, or on account of the injury or death suffered by any other person which may occur from any cause while I (we), or any other person, may be engaged in activities of ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB, excepting road transportation operations incident thereto, unless such death, injury, or harm results from gross negligence or willful misconduct. This WAIVER / RELEASE shall be binding in all its terms for all activities of ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB.
In consideration of being allowed to participate on behalf of THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB in its scheduled activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:
- Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
- I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
- I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I have read the foregoing WAIVER / RELEASE, understand it in all its terms and conditions and sign it voluntarily and intelligently.
I, as adult 2, HEREBY CERTIFY that I have read the foregoing WAIVER / RELEASE, understand it in all its terms and conditions and sign it voluntarily and intelligently.
As the parent(s) or guardian(s) of the aforesaid minor(s), I (we) have signed the foregoing Waiver/Release and approve of my (our) child’s (children’s) or ward(s)’s participation in the activities. I am (We are) aware that the attendant risks, hazards, potential for injuries, lose or death stated in the Waiver/Release may well be greater for a minor’s participation, but I (we) assume these risks as parent(s) or guardian(s) of the above named and herewith forever release, remise and discharge ROCKY MOUNTAIN CANOE CLUB as specified in the foregoing Waiver/Release.
