Assumption of Risks I, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge in consideration of using the facilities that include the climbing walls, equipment and/or participating in any activities related to the climbing wall (collectively, the “Climbing Activities”), that I must obey at all times, the climbing wall rules and regulations as well as read and agree to this waiver and release. I am further aware that the Climbing Activities have inherent dangers and I freely accept all risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Climbing Activities including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to myself or others. These risks include, but are not limited to: - Injuries resulting from the impact with other climbers or dropped items such as ropes or climbing hardware;
- The risks associated with the design, manufacturing or installation of the facility infrastructure and its related equipment;
- The risks and negligence, inattention or inexperience of others in the facility including use of the climbing wall including belayers;
- Head, facial, dental and neurological injuries such as concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI);
- Falling against, impacting, entanglement or impairment on apparatus, equipment or other natural or man-made obstacles (visible or not visible), or against the ground, floors, walls or other surfaces;
- Contact with participants, officials, spectators or other people or sustaining injuries arising from their actions;
- My participation and/or use of equipment beyond my own skills and abilities;
- Rope abrasions, entanglement and other injuries resulting from activities such as rescue systems, climbing, belaying, rappelling, smearing, edging. Hand holds or other movement skills and any other rope techniques;
- Falls, slips, trips, sprains, abrasions, impacts or other such accidents that can arise from an uneven and/or soft surfaces;
- Injuries resulting from use, misuse, non-use or failure of any equipment including, but not limited to, ropes, slings, harnesses, climbing hardware, anchor points or any part of the climbing structure;
- Injuries or illness resulting from failure to follow directions, instructions and guidelines provide by those in charge of the activity;
- Increased injury and/or illness that arises from use of the facility including climbing wall and related equipment as a result of aggravation to a pre-existing medical conditions;
- Injury resulting from impact with obstructions, equipment, other participants or spectators;
- Potential exposure to infectious and communicable disease, including but not limited to COVID-19.
Release of Liability and Indemnification
In consideration for the University allowing me to participate in the Climbing Activities, I agree: - that the Governors of the University of Alberta, their officers, employees, and volunteers (hereinafter referred to as the “University”) are not responsible for any loss, damage, injury or expense of any kinds sustained by me while participating in the Climbing Activities and all related activities in the facility;
- to WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the University arising out of any aspect of my participation in the Climbing Activities and to RELEASE the University from any and all liability resulting from any loss, damage, injury (including death) or expense that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the Climbing Activities and Programs, due to any cause whatsoever, including without limitation, negligence, breach of contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, as well as any duty of care owned under the Occupiers’ Liability Act (Alberta) on the part of the University;
- to INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS the University in relation to:
a. any damage to University property caused by me; b. any and all liability for any damages to the personal property of, or personal injury to, any third party resulting from my participation in the Climbing Activities; and c. any and all claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participating in the Climbing Activities.
Acknowledgement I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT before signing it, that I have executed this Agreement voluntarily, and that this Agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and representatives. Further, I acknowledge and agree: - To follow all rules and guidelines set out by the University and its representatives related to the Climbing Activities and all related activities in the facility.
- That students and staff of the University of Alberta are subject to the University of Alberta’s policies and procedures and that I will conduct myself accordingly at all times.
- That I will climb safely and within my abilities.
- That I will wear appropriate attire, including footwear, for all Climbing Activities.
- That if any portion of this Agreement is determined to be invalid, that the remainder of this Agreement remains in full force and effect
Signed this date of: August 21, 2025
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