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Bow Waters Canoe Club

Waiver & Risk Acknowledgement - 2025

Bow Waters Canoe Club (BWCC) Informed Consent, Assumption of Risk, Release of Liability, and Indemnity Agreement

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING

By signing this document, I acknowledge and agree to the following terms, conditions, and responsibilities as a participant in activities organized by the Bow Waters Canoe Club (BWCC):

1. Definition

In this Release Agreement, the term BWCC Activities and Events shall include but is not limited to: all activities, events or services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the BWCC and shall include moving water and still water while participating in lake, river or ocean kayaking, canoeing, rafting or paddle boarding; loan or rental of kayaks, canoes, rafts, or paddle boards (hereinafter “the boats”) and other equipment; orientational and instructional courses, seminars and sessions; swimming and related land and water activities; all travel, transportation, and accommodation; food, beverage including water supply, use of equipment, and multi-day camping or overnight stays in the outdoors.

2. Acknowledgment of Risks

I understand that participation in BWCC Activities and Events involves inherent risks, dangers, and hazards, including but not limited to:

  • Capsizing, drowning, and hypothermia
  • Changing weather and water conditions (currents, cold water exposure, storms, high wind, high waves, and lightning)
  • Submerged rocks, logs, or other obstacles
  • Equipment failure (canoe, paddles, safety gear)
  • Impact or collision with objects
  • Encounters with domestic or wild animals
  • All forms and sources of illness; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact
  • Serious injury, paralysis or death
  • Dehydration, sunburn, heat exhaustion, or overexertion
  • Slips and falls while getting into or out of the boats, loss of balance
  • Repetitive strain injuries and dislocated shoulders
  • Navigational errors leading to group separation
  • Accidents which occur during transportation or travel to and from the departure point; 
  • Impact or collision with other participants, vehicles, or structures
  • Avalanches, falling ice, and frostbite
  • Slips, trips, and falls on icy or uneven terrain
  • Hidden obstacles such as tree wells, rocks, and roots
  • Remote locations limiting access to medical care

I further acknowledge that negligence on the part of BWCC, its volunteers, staff, directors, officers, agents, and representatives or other participants may contribute to these risks. Despite these risks, I freely choose to participate.

2. Assumption of Risk

By signing this agreement:

  • I voluntarily assume all risks associated with participating in BWCC Activities and Events.
  • I acknowledge that participating exposes me and my child(ren), if applicable, to risks of injury, death, and property damage.
  • I acknowledge that BWCC Activities and Events are NOT guided trips. Trip coordinators are volunteers responsible solely for the coordination of logistics. 
  • I acknowledge that, through participation in BWCC Activities and Events, I am considered a common adventurer and remain responsible for my and my child(ren)’s skills, and our safety and wellbeing.

3. Medical Fitness and Emergency Care

  • I certify that I, and any minor(s) under my supervision, are physically fit and have no medical conditions that would prevent safe participation in BWCC Activities and Events.
  • I agree to notify BWCC of any medical, physical, or developmental conditions that may require attention in an emergency.
  • I authorize BWCC to obtain medical care, including transportation to a medical facility, in the event of an emergency. I agree to bear all costs of such care.

4. Financial Responsibilities

I agree to be financially responsible for all expenses resulting from my or my child(ren)’s participation, including:

  • Costs related to medical care, transportation, and rescue operations.
  • Reimbursement to BWCC for any damage to property caused by me or my child(ren).

5. Participant Responsibilities

By signing, I agree:

  • To supervise and be responsible for any minors under my care at all times.
  • To ensure I, and any minors under my care, wear appropriate safety gear (e.g., personal floatation devices, life jackets, helmets).
  • To follow all instructions, safety rules, and guidelines provided by BWCC.
  • To notify BWCC of any medical conditions that may impact participation.

6. Additional Terms for Minors

If signing on behalf of a minor:

  • I certify that I am the minor’s parent/legal guardian and have the legal authority to sign this agreement.
  • I agree to be responsible for the minor’s safety, conduct, and adherence to BWCC’s safety guidelines.

7. Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, and Indemnity

In consideration for participating in BWCC Activities and Events:

  • I hereby RELEASE, WAIVE, AND DISCHARGE BWCC, its volunteers, staff, directors, officers, agents, and representatives from ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the BWCC and TO RELEASE THE BWCC 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 or my child(ren)’s participation in BWCC activities and events, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE BWCC, ITS VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN BWCC ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS REFERRED TO ABOVE; 
  • I further agree to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS BWCC and its representatives from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party resulting from my or my child(ren)’s participation;
  • 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;
  • 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 BWCC Activities and Events take place and no other jurisdiction; and
  • Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the province where the BWCC Activities and Events take 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 BWCC Activities and Events, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT, 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 BWCC, ITS VOLUNTEERS, STAFF, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AGENTS, AND REPRESENTATIVES.



First Member's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Phone*
First Member's Age Acknowledgment*
First Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
First Member's Signature*
Second Member's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Third Member's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Fourth Member's Name
First Name*
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Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Fifth Member's Name
First Name*
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Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Sixth Member's Name
First Name*
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Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Seventh Member's Name
First Name*
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Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Eighth Member's Name
First Name*
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Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Ninth Member's Name
First Name*
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Last Name*
Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Tenth Member's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
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Member's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
Parent or Guardian's Email Address
Email*
Confirm Email*
Check to receive the BWCC newsletter (it's a fun read!) containing information about the current week's paddling events. The newsletter is how you keep up to date about club activites and is sent weekly during the paddling season and less often in the winter time.
Adult Members (Your) Date of Birth:
Month, ie. Oct or October *
Year, XXXX *
Parent(s) or court-appointed legal guardian(s) must sign for any participating minor (those under 18 years of age) and agree that they and the minor are subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.


By signing below the Parent or Court-Appointed Legal Guardian agrees that they are also subject to all the terms of this document, as set forth above.
Parent or Guardian's Name
First Name*
Middle Name
Last Name*
Phone*
Parent or Guardian's Age Acknowledgment*
Parent or Guardian's Date of Birth*
Date of Birth
I certify that I am 18 years of age or older
Parent or Guardian's Signature*
Electronic Signature Consent*
 By checking here, you are consenting to the use of your electronic signature in lieu of an original signature on paper. You have the right to request that you sign a paper copy instead. By checking here, you are waiving that right. After consent, you may, upon written request to us, obtain a paper copy of an electronic record. No fee will be charged for such copy and no special hardware or software is required to view it. Your agreement to use an electronic signature with us for any documents will continue until such time as you notify us in writing that you no longer wish to use an electronic signature. There is no penalty for withdrawing your consent. You should always make sure that we have a current email address in order to contact you regarding any changes, if necessary.


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