WARNING OF RISK Softball is intended to challenge and engage the physical, mental and emotional resources of each participant. Despite careful and proper preparation, instruction, medical advice, conditioning and equipment, there is still a risk of serious injury. All hazards and dangers cannot be foreseen. Certain risks include, but are not limited to, the acts of pitching, throwing, fielding and catching the ball, the swinging of the bat, being struck by errant balls, being struck by another player’s bat, running, jumping, stretching, sliding, diving, collisions with other players and with stationary objects, acts of God, inclement weather, horseplay, unsportsmanlike conduct, dangerous playing conditions, poor field conditions, defective equipment, equipment failure, premises defects, slip and falls, failure in supervision and officiating, and all other circumstances inherent to sport of softball. In this regard, it is impossible for the Rockford Park District to guarantee absolute safety. This includes any possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including, but not limited to MRSA, influenza and Covid-19.. I acknowledge if I have ahd a diagnosis of or sympthoms consistant with any infectious disease within 14 days before any sanctioned event, than I will not participate until I have been cleared by an appriopriate medical profession. WAIVER AND RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK Please read this form carefully and be aware that in signing up and participating in this program/activity, you will be expressly assuming the risk and legal liability and waiving and releasing all claims for injuries, damages or loss which you or your minor child/ward might sustain as a result of participating in any and all activities connected with and associated with this program/activity (including transportation services and vehicle operations, when provided). I recognize and acknowledge that there are certain risks of physical injury to participants in this program/activity, and I voluntarily agree to assume the full risk of any and all injuries, damages or loss, regardless of severity, that my minor child/ward or I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I or my minor child/ward may have (or accrue to me or my child/ward) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Rockford Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees. MEDICAL RELEASE: In the event of an emergency, I authorize officials of the Rockford Park District to secure from any licensed hospital, physician and/or medical personnel any treatment deemed necessary for my immediate care, and agree that I will be responsible for payment of any and all medical services rendered. Participation will be denied if the signature of adult participant is not on this waiver. I have read and fully understand the above important information, warning of risk, assumption of risk and waiver and release of all claims. If registering on-line or via fax, my on-line or facsimile signature shall substitute for and have the same legal effect as an original form signature. |