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 the sport of baseball/softball. In this regard, it is impossible for the Hodgkins Park District to guarantee absolute safety. 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 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 I may sustain as a result of said participation. I further agree to waive and relinquish all claims I may have (or accrue to me) as a result of participating in this program/activity against the Hodgkins Park District, including its officials, agents, volunteers and employees. 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.
I Agree
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