-I acknowledge that cycling involves inherent risks. I acknowledge that this athletic event is an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits and carries with it a potential for death, serious injury and property loss. The risks include, but are not limited to, those caused by terrain, facilities, temperature, weather, condition of athletes, equipment, vehicular traffic, actions of other people including but not limited to participants, volunteers, spectators, coaches, event officials, event monitors, producers of the event and lack of hydration. These risks are not only inherent to athletics but are also present for volunteers. -I hereby agree to assume all of the risks of participating and/or volunteering in this event. I realize that liability may arise from negligence or carelessness on the part of the persons or entities being released from dangerous or defective property owned, maintained or controlled by them or because of their liability without fault. -I certify that I am physically fit, have trained sufficiently for participating in this event and have not been advised otherwise by a qualified medical person and I am responsible for my own well-being. -I acknowledge that this Accident Waiver and Release of Liability (AWRL) form will be used by the event holders, sponsors and organizers in which I may participate and that it will govern my actions and responsibilities at said events. -In consideration of my application and permitting me to participate in this event I hereby take action for myself, my executors, administrators, heirs, next of kin, successors and assigns as follows: (A) Waive, Release and Discharge from any and all liability for my death, disability, personal injury, property damage, property theft or actions of any kind which may hereafter accrue to me including my traveling to and from this event THE FOLLOWING ENTITIES OR PERSONS: CYCLISTS OF GITCHEE GUMEE SHORES (COGGS), affiliated organizations and any involved municipalities, their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, representatives or agents, the event holders, event directors, event sponsors, event volunteers, property owners. (B) Indemnify and Hold Harmless the entities or persons mentioned in this paragraph from any and all liabilities or claims made as a result of participation in this event whether caused by the negligence of releases or otherwise. I will not make any claim against the above-named entities or persons for injury damage, death or any other loss arising from my participation in this event. I agree to indemnify hold harmless, and defend the above-name entities or persons from and against any and all actions, causes of action, claims, charges, demands, losses, damages, costs and attorney’s fees. -I hereby consent to receive medical treatment, which may be deemed advisable in the event of injury accident and/or illness during this event. -I understand that this even or related activities I may be photographed. I agree to allow my photo, video or film likeness to be used for any legitimate purpose by the event holders, producers organizers and/or assigns. -This Accident Waiver and Release of liability shall be construed broadly to provide a release and waiver to the maximum permissible under applicable law. -I further agree to abide by all the rules and regulations as set forth by the director of this event. -I agree to return all equipment used (ie. race timing chip) during this event to the owner of said equipment (COGGS) at the end of each event and acknowledge that if it is not returned, I will be expected to pay for the equipment at the price it would cost to replace ($100). Additionally, if the equipment that is used is damaged while in my possession for the race, I will be expected to pay for the equipment at the price it would cost to replace. -I hereby certify that I have read this document and I understand its terms. I attest that I am 18 years of age or older.
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