AGREEMENT REGARDING PARTICIPATION, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS, WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, AND INDEMNIFICATION The purpose of this agreement (“Agreement”) is to enable parents and children to give informed consent for players to participate in the Bucks Coaches Cup tournaments provided by Bucks County Lacrosse Coaches Alliance (“BCLCA”)and to confirm the agreement of the player and the parents regarding assumption of risks, waiver and release of liability, and indemnification, as an express condition of each player’s participation in the Program. RISKS: I agree and understand that there are significant risks (some known and others unknown or unforeseeable) associated with participation in Bucks Coaches Cup. These risks include the possibility of injuries that can occur for a variety of reasons and under a variety of circumstances related to the Program. Such risks include, but are not limited to, the risks of injury; disability; paralysis or even death resulting from causes including, without limitation, the physical condition and health (known or unknown) of the player; field conditions; actions of players on opposing teams; weather; improper techniques in executing the skills needed to play the game of lacrosse; actions of teammates or spectators; hazards inherent in a sport involving potential physical contact; improper or malfunctioning equipment; improper or inadequate training or coaching; and the negligence of BCLCA, it’s volunteers or others Released Parties identified below. INSURANCE: BCLCA strongly recommends that all players who participate in the Tournament have personal medical/accident insurance coverage providing, at a minimum, benefits covering medical services, hospitalization, and related services, medications, equipment, etc. I acknowledge that it is strongly recommended to have medical/accident insurance coverage and that such coverage will be maintained while participating in the Buck Coaches Cup . EMERGENCY MEDICAL TREATMENT: Participation in lacrosse involves the potential for serious injury. In the event that my authorized representative cannot provide decisions for my medical care, or I failed to provide BCLCA with such identity, I authorize BCLCA, it’s agents, volunteers, and/or medical persons to arrange for, make decisions, or render care for any emergency due to injury or illness including aid car, EMS, or emergency room transportation, hospitalization and consultation or treatment by a medical professional or specialist regarding emergency medical treatment. I confirm that I am healthy and able to participate in the Bucks Coaches Cup and has had the opportunity to consult with a physician if I chose to do so. PERMISSION AND RELEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING Realizing that there are risks inherent in any athletic program, and in consideration of being allowed to participate in the Bucks Cup, I agree to assume all risks (whether known or unknown) of participation in the program, to release and hold harmless BCLCA, together with its directors, officers, coaches, volunteers, other agents of BCLCA, (collectively, the “Released Parties”), from any and all claims, liabilities, and damages relating to any injury, sickness, death or destruction of any property which may arise out of, result from or be in any way connected with the participation in the Bucks Coaches Cup. This release includes claims, liabilities, or damages based upon negligence of the Released Parties, and excludes claims, liabilities or damages based on the gross negligence or intentional conduct of the Released Parties. In addition, I agree to indemnify and hold the Released Parties harmless from any and all claims for injuries or property damage brought on behalf of myself or alleged to have been caused by me while participating in the Bucks Coaches Cup. I agree that it is the sole responsibility of each player to ensure all required player equipment is worn and meets all applicable safety standards required by US Lacrosse. I/WE HAVE READ THIS AGREEMENT; FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS; UNDERSTAND THAT I/WE HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT; AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT ASSURANCE OR GUARANTEE BEING MADE TO ME/US. I/WE INTEND MY/OUR SIGNATURE(S) TO UNCONDITIONALLY RELEASE AND WAIVE ALL LIABILITY, INCLUDING ANY NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASED PARTIES IDENTIFIED IN THIS AGREEMENT, AND TO INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS THE RELEASED PARTIES, TO THE GREATEST EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW.
