1. This Waiver covers my participation in the following Dragon Boat activities:

a. The End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival on Saturday, June 10, 2023 in North Beach, Maryland.

b. Dragon Boat practice sessions are in North Beach on Tuesday June 10 through Friday August 26.

c. Any event involving dragon boat racing/practicing/instruction, or dry- land training exercises where End Hunger In Calvert County (EHCC) or 22Dragons are involved.

2. Participating in the above activities involves risks, dangers and hazards. For example,

a boat could capsize or boats could collide in good or bad weather. An approved

personal flotation device (PFD) is recommended to be worn by all participants at all

times while on the water. Any End Hunger Dragon Boat Festival participant who does

not wear a PFD acknowledges that the decision to wear or not wear a PFD is their own. I am aware that by participating in the above activities I am risking personal injury, death, or damage to property. I am aware that by participating in the above activities I am risking personal injury, death, or damage to property. I accept and assume those risks.

3. I release the following companies and people:

a. 22DRAGONS

b. The town of North Beach, MD

c. End Hunger In Calvert County, Inc.

d. The directors, officers, employees, agents, independent contractors and volunteers of any of the above (all of

whom are referred to as the Releasees in this Waiver Form), from any and all liability for any loss, damage, injury or expenses that I may suffer as a result of my participation in the activity above, no matter how caused, including if caused by negligence of any of the Releasees.

4. If someone sues me for negligence, I agree not to claim contribution of indemnity from any of the Releasees. I release the Releasees from all liability that could arise from such a contribution or indemnity claim.

5. I agree to hold harmless and indemnify the Releases in respect of any claims, liability or legal expenses that they incur arising directly or indirectly by reason of a claim brought by me against any person or entity for loss, damage, injury, or expenses suffered by me. For example, if I sue a member of another team, my coach or steersperson for negligence, and that person in turn claims contribution or indemnity from 22Dragons and/or EHCC, then I agree to pay 22Dragons and/or EHCC for all liability claims and legal expenses that it incurs in connection and indemnity claim.

6. I confirm that I have attained the age of 18 years or, if not, my parent or guardian has signed this Waiver.

7. I recognize and agree that I am not allowed to participate in the activity above unless I sign this Waiver. I agree that this Waiver is binding on me and on my heirs, executors, administrators and legal representatives.

8. I understand that photographs and video recordings will be made by EHCC during the festival, team practices and meetings. I agree that my likeness (or the likeness of my child) may be used for promotional purposes by the organization.

By signing this document, I acknowledge that if anyone is hurt or property is damaged during my participation in this activity, I may be found by a court of law to have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the Festival on the basis of any claim from which I have released them herein. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this entire document. I have read and understand it, and agree to be bound by its terms.

End Hunger In Calvert County

2023 Dragon Boat Festival Registration