IN CONSIDERATION of my participation in the programs, activities and events of Football Canada Association (“FC”), I ASSURE TO YOU THAT:
1. I am physically, emotionally and mentally able to participate in the programs, activities and events of FC.
2. I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to the programs, activities and events of FC. The risks and hazards include, but are not limited to injuries from:
a. Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and quick turns and stops;
b. Executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques;
c. Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
d. Dry land training including weights and running;
e. Falling due to uneven or irregular terrain or surfaces;
f. Falling or colliding with the walls, fences, stands, equipment or with other participants;
g. Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
h. Extreme weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke or hypothermia;
i. Contact, colliding, falling or being struck by other participants, spectators or equipment;
j. Spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
k. Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events.
3. Furthermore, I am aware that:
a. Injuries sustained can be severe;
b. I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities, events and programs;
c. I may come into close contact with other participants, including the possibility of accidental and unexpected contact;
d. My risk of injury is reduced if I follow all rules established for participation; and
e. My risk of injury increases as I becomes fatigued.
I UNDERSTAND AND AGREE, on behalf of myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin that my signing of this document constitutes that:
5. I am registering willingly and I am participating voluntarily in these activities, events and programs.
6. I agree that there are risks as described above and I will be exposed to these risks and hazards.
7. I agree to accept all these risks and hazards and be responsible for any injury or other loss which I might receive while participating in these events, activities and programs.
8. If something happens to me, I release, waive and forever discharge the FC and the club from responsibility and liability for any claims, demands, actions, damages and costs which might arise out of my participation. I understand FC to mean: FC and their respective directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, referees, participants, agents, owners/operators of facilities, and representatives.
In consideration for being allowed to participate in the 2025 Events, including all selection processes (ID camps, try outs, exhibition games), practices, games, and other events and activities related to the National Team (individually and collectively, “the Event”), I hereby authorize, license, permit and grant to IFAF, Football Canada, Provincial Sport Organizations, its partners (including, but not limited to, any television broadcast partner), assigns, successors, other individuals, entities, sponsors, sponsoring agencies, advertisers, employees, agents and representatives (collectively, the “Authorized Parties”), the right to use, reproduce, print, publish or disseminate in all manners and media now known or subsequently developed, in all broadcast, promotion, advertising, information, press releases and press conferences or announcements for the Event, my name, likeness and voice, but not as a direct endorsement of any product or service. I understand the Authorized Parties have no obligation to use my rights of publicity in any materials. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns and next of kin, hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless the Authorized Parties with respect to any and all injury, loss or damage, arising out of this authorization, whether from the negligence of any or all of the Authorized Parties or otherwise (including from the Authorized Parties’ use of my rights of Publicity), to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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