WARNING: There are significant elements of risk in any sport or activity associated with a “rock gym” climbing wall, bouldering area and incidental fitness training regimens and equipment (referred to herein as ‘Activity’). Although we have taken responsible steps to provide you with appropriate instructions and/or skilled instructors so you can enjoy an activity for which you may not be skilled, we wish to remind you this
activity is not without risk. Certain risks cannot be eliminated without destroying the unique character of the activity. The same elements that contribute to the unique character of the activity can be causes of loss or damage to your equipment, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death.
We do not want to frighten you or reduce your enthusiasm for the activity, but we do think it is important for you to know in advance what to expect and be informed of the inherent risks.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF RISKS
I acknowledge that the following describes some, but not all the risks of indoor rock climbing:
1. Slips, trips, falls or painful crashes while using the facilities or equipment, climbing walls, bouldering areas, landing pits, floors below climbing areas, work-out areas, bathroom facilities, or stairs;
2. Risk associated with crossing, climbing, or down-climbing;
3. Misuse of equipment or facilities, or failure of equipment;
4. The risk that my health and physical strength, coordination, sense of balance, and ability to follow or give directions while climbing,belaying, or working out may not be sufficient to practice safely the sport of indoor rock climbing;
5. Fatigue, chill and/or dizziness, which may diminish my/our reaction time and increase the risk of accident;
6. Abrasion from or entanglement with ropes and equipment;
7.The presence, actions or falls of other participants be they accredited climbers or not.
I understand the description of these risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury, illness,or death.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONDITION
I confirm that I am in proper physical condition and I suffer from no personal health issues that prevent me from participating in the activities in Délire escalade. I confirm that I will not climb impaired or while under the influence of any drugs or alcohol.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
I assume the risk(s) of personal injury, accidents and/or illness, including but not limited to: sprains, torn muscles and/or ligaments; fractured or broken bones; eye damage; cuts, wounds, scrapes, abrasions, and/or contusions; dehydration, oxygen shortage (anoxia), exposure and/or altitude sickness; head, neck, and/or spinal injuries; shock, paralysis, and/or death.
I assume full responsability for choosing a responsible person to belay me. I understand that through inattention, negligence or for other reasons, my belayer may drop the rope, fail to verify my harness and my knot, or take other actions that could result in my injury or death. I acknowledge the fact that an accreditation at Délire escalade or by any other authority does not mean that the person holding the accreditation is an expert or that they are a responsible person.
I assume full responsability of my acts when using the auto belay devices. I understand that the auto belay devices are available when I have no one to belay me. I am responsable to follow the instructions to make sure the device is working properly and that my harness is properly secured on the auto belay carabiner.
AGREEMENT TO ABIDE BY THE RULES AND REGULATIONS
I agree to abide by the rules and regulations of Délire escalade and Délire Escalade Lévis inc., which will be explainded, in person by the staff before my first session. A written copy of the rules and regulations will be made available on request.
Délire escalade and Délire Escalade Lévis inc. reserve the right to refuse to accredit any climber who does not pass the Délire escalade accreditation test. Délire Escalade and Délire Escalade Lévis inc. further reserve the right to suspend or remove accreditation from any climber who demonstrates an unsafe attitude toward safety in indoor rock climbing while at Délire escalade, or who does not obey the rules and regulations of Délire escalade.
I acknowledge that I requested that this acknowledgement be provided to me in English.
Please read the citation below and sign your initials in the space provided to indicate that you have read and accepted the statement.
I accept that Délire escalade and Délire Escalade Lévis inc. may take pictures of me & use them for commercial purposes.
I have read and understood the foregoing acknowledgment of risks and assumption of risk and responsibility and that I will abide by the rules and regulations of Délire escalade and Délire Escalade Lévis inc..
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