Assumption of Risks In consideration of my participation in Augustana Campus Fitness Centre, I acknowledge that I am aware of, and freely accept all risks, dangers and hazards associated with being a participant at the Augustana Campus Fitness Centre, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to myself or others. These risks include, but are not limited to: - Injuries or illness resulting from failure to follow directions, instructions and guidelines provided by those in charge of the Augustana Campus Fitness Centre;
- Injuries resulting from use, misuse, non-use or failure of any equipment, including, but not limited to, broken bones, muscle strains and sprains, soft tissue injury such as cuts and abrasions, spinal injury, concussion, and dental damage;
- Injury resulting from impact with obstructions, equipment, other participants or spectators;
- injury arising from falling and impacting against the floor surface, walls, apparatus/equipment;
- Where the activity is outdoors:
- Injury or loss arising from falls on ice or on steep, slippery or uneven terrain during travel to the location of the activity;
- Injury and/or illness resulting from exposure to weather conditions, including but not limited to cold, snow, ice, wind, hail, rain, sleet, fog, etc;
6. An increased load on the heart, which may result in dizziness, shortness of breath and in extreme circumstances, may result in a heart attack; 7. The risk of theft, vandalism or loss of personal property; and 8. 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 Augustana Campus Fitness Centre, I agree: 1. 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 Augustana Campus Fitness Centre and all related activities, except to the extent that any loss, damage, injury or expense might result from the negligence of the University; 2. 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 Augustana Campus Fitness Centre 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 Augustana Campus Fitness Centre, 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; 3. 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 Augustana Campus Fitness Centre; and c. any and all claims, demands, actions and costs which might arise out of my participating in the Augustana Campus Fitness Centre, except to the extent that such claims, demands, actions and costs may have been caused by the negligence of the University. AcknowledgementI 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 Augustana Campus Fitness Centre and all related activities.
- As an employee or student of the University of Alberta, I am bound by the Ethical Conduct and Safe Disclosure Policy (employee) or the Code of Student Behaviour (student) and I agree to conduct myself accordingly at all times.
- That I will use any equipment within my abilities, or ask for instruction or guidance in its use.
- That I will wear appropriate attire for indoor or outdoor activities, including footwear, for the Augustana Campus Fitness Centre.
- I will follow all guidelines for infection prevention and control as instructed, including social distancing, hand hygiene, and wearing personal protective equipment (eg. gloves, masks) to protect myself against COVID-19 and other communicable diseases.
- I will follow health authority self-isolation guidelines and stay home if I feel ill.
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