In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in the California State Games program, its related events and activities, I, (the undersigned), acknowledge, appreciate, and agree that: - The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular skills, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and,
- 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 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 willingly agree to have my likeness featured in any California State Games promotional materials, website, social media and app.
- Permission to Assess and Treat in Medical Emergencies:
- If the Participant is under 18 years old, the undersigned parent or legal guardian grants permission to the CALIFORNIA STATE GAMES, its staff, and medical personnel to assess and respond to any medical emergency. At certain sports and venues, Certified Athletic Trainers (ATCs) and/or medical fellows from UC San Diego Sports Medicine may be present to provide onsite emergency care. The undersigned hereby authorizes these medical professionals to evaluate and treat emergent injuries, determine the Participant’s fitness to continue participation (including return-to-play decisions), and, if necessary, recommend or initiate transportation to a medical facility for further treatment. While every effort will be made to contact the Participant’s parent or guardian beforehand by telephone, the undersigned acknowledges that decisions regarding emergency care may need to be made quickly and consent to such action.
- I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the California State Games, Sports SD Inc. dba Sports San Diego, and the National Congress of State Games, 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, including any loss or damage that may arise from Releasees decisions regarding emergency care, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT. Today's Date: May 16, 2025 |