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This is a binding legal agreement. As a Participant in the sport of cross-country skiing and the programs, activities and events of Cross Country Canada including all of its registered Divisions and Clubs and Canadian Snowsports Association (hereinafter called CCC/CSA), which include without limitation cross-country skiing competitions, camps, clinics, and related activities such as roller-skiing , road cycling, running and hiking (hereinafter called the Activities), the Participant and/or the Parent/Guardian of the Participant (hereinafter called the Parties), acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Description of Risks

The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of the Participant’s participation in the Activities sanctioned by CCC/CSA, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities, and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

1. training whether indoor or outdoor including strength training, running, hiking, and cycling;

2. overusing, exerting and stretching various muscle groups and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;

3. vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements and quick turns and stops;

4. falling to the ground due to slips, trips or uneven, slippery or irregular terrain or surfaces;

5. contact, colliding or being struck by skis, ski poles, equipment, trees, other individuals or other fixed objects;

6. failing to participate within one’s abilities, skill and within designated areas;

7. becoming lost or separated from the group or the group becoming split up;

8. failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;

9. extreme weather conditions which may result in frostbite, hypothermia, snowstorms, sunstroke or lightning strikes;

10. encounters with animals or plants including allergic reactions;

11. travel to and from training, competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of Activities;

12. infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact, and

13. other risks normally associated with participation in the Activities.

Furthermore, the Parties are aware:

1. that injuries sustained may be severe, paralyzing or fatal;

2. that the Participant may experience anxiety or embarrassment while challenging themselves during the activities, events and

3. programs of CCC/CSA,

4. that the risk of injury is reduced if the Participant follows all rules established for participation; and

5. that the risk of injury increases as the Participant becomes fatigued.

Disclaimer

In consideration of CCC/CSA accepting the Participant’s application for membership in the Club or allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree that CCC/CSA, and its respective directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by the Participant during, or as a result of, any of the Activities sanctioned by CCC/CSA, caused by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities.

Acknowledgement

The Parties confirm that:

1. the Participant’s physical condition is sufficient to allow participation in the sport of cross-country skiing and the activities, events and programs of CCC/CSA;

2. they have been provided sufficient information about Activities and the associated risks and hazards so that they are aware of the effect of this agreement;

3. the Participant agrees to abide by the Rules and Regulations imposed by CCC/CSA, in association with the Activities, and to follow the instructions of the officials during the Activities; and

4. they have read this agreement understand it, have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon the Parties, their heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.

In addition, the Parties:

1. authorize CCC/CSA, to collect and use personal information about the Parties which relates in any way to the Activities, including without limitation the publication of photographs in newsletters and promotional materials, and the posting of photographs, videos, articles, rosters, statistics, images and results on the CCC/CSA websites;

2. grant permission to CCC/CSA, to photograph and/or record the Parties image and/or voice, and to use this material to promote CCC/CSA, through any form of and agree that the audio/visual material and copyright will remain the sole property of CCC/CSA, and waive any claim to remuneration for use of audio/visual materials used for these purposes; and

3. understand that they may withdraw such consent at any time by contacting Cross Country Canada at 403-678-6791. Cross Country Canada will advise the implications of such withdrawal.

We do not sell or distribute your personal information to any other third party not listed herein.

I, the Participant and/or Parent/Guardian, have read and agree to be bound by this agreement.

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT, YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

Get Outdoors Parry Sound and Georgian Nordic Outdoor Activity Centre and its (their) directors, officers, employees, instructors, guides, agents, representatives, independent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sponsors, successors, insurers, insurance intermediary and assigns (all of whom are hereinafter referred as “the Releasees”)

Definition

In this Release Agreement: the term "Biking" shall include all activities, services and use of facilities either provided by or arranged by the Releasees, including, but not limited to orientation and instruction sessions, competitive and racing events, recreational activities undertaken during the event, tour; travel by bike; all travel either within or beyond the designated boundaries, including in the backcountry and on logging roads and trails.

Assumption of Risks

I am aware that Biking (inclusive of Road & Mountain Biking) involves many inherent risks, dangers and hazards, including but not limited to: broken, uneven or slippery pavement, traffic exposures, exposed rock, earth, ice or other natural objects; trees, tree wells, tree stumps, forest deadfall; holes and depressions on or beneath the trail or surface; variable and difficult weather conditions; changes or variations in the terrain which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility; streams and creeks; cliffs; crevasses; travel on back-country roads; snowcat roads, road-banks and cut-banks; impact or collision with other bikes and vehicles, becoming lost or separated from the guides or other participants; mechanical failure of bikes and related equipment; extreme and rapidly changing weather conditions; encounter with wildlife including bears; avalanches; the failure to operate a bike safely or within one's own ability; negligence of other bikers and other persons; AND NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, INCLUDING THE FAILURE BY THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE. Communication in the alpine terrain may be difficult, and in the event of an accident, rescue, medical treatment, and evacuation may not be available or may be delayed. Alpine weather conditions may be extreme and can change rapidly and without warning. I am aware infectious or communicable disease contracted through viruses, COVID, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact or the negligence of other persons is also a risk.

I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH BIKING AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE, PROPERTY DAMAGE TO YOUR BIKE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.

Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims and Indemnity Agreement

In consideration of the RELEASEES agreeing to my participation in biking and permitting my use of their services, equipment and other facilities, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the RELEASEES AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my participation in biking, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES, AND FURTHER INCLUDING THE FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN BIKING REFERRED TO ABOVE;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES for any and all liability for any property damage, loss or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in biking.

3. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.

4. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the province where the biking takes place and no other jurisdiction; and

5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the province where the biking takes place and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of that province. In entering into this Release Agreement, I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of participating in biking, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.