With the recent challenges posed by COVID-19, the James River Association is asking participants to help us run programs as safely as possible. Please know that the risk of exposure to the COVID-19 virus cannot be completely eliminated. JRA asks each participant to fully evaluate your ability and willingness to participate in guidelines and understand the risks. ALL JRA EVENT PARTICIPANTS (AND/OR THEIR GUARDIANS) PLEASE READ AND SIGN THE FOLLOWING: I understand and agree that I will not participate in this activity if I have experienced any of the following symptoms in the 14 days prior to this activity: new or worsening cough; shortness of breath or difficulty breathing; fever greater than 100.4ºF; chills; unexplained muscle pain, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell. I also agree that no one in my household has exhibited the above symptoms or that I have knowingly been in contact with anyone with confirmed COVID-19 in 14 days prior to this activity. All of the above information is to the best of my knowledge, correct. I understand that participation in James River Association (JRA) activities is entirely voluntary. I understand that the JRA event may involve “hands on” activities such as planting, picking up trash, using equipment, or wading in shallow water; and I understand the risks and dangers involved in the above-named activities. I know and understand that unanticipated dangers might arise. I, being of lawful age, on behalf of myself, my personal representatives, heirs and next of kin hereby release and forever discharge JRA, its Board of Directors, agents and employees (all hereinafter referred to as releasees) from any and all liability or responsibility for injury to person or property which might occur as a result of participation in JRA activities, whether caused by the negligence of the releases or otherwise. I further agree to indemnify, defend, save and hold harmless the releasees from any loss, liability, damage or cost I may incur. I agree that this release and indemnity agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia. I give permission to authorize personnel to carry out such emergency diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as may be necessary for me / my child, and also permit such treatment procedures to be carried out at and by local hospital(s) for me / my child in the event of an emergency. I understand that any medical expenses will be billed directly to me or my insurance company. I hereby grant the JRA the unconditional right to use my / my child’s name, voice, and photographic likeness in connection with any audio video production, articles, website materials or press releases, but not as an endorsement. Under no circumstances will a name be used in conjunction with an image or voice without prior consent. |