Dream Team Soccer

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

WARNING! By acknowledging this document, you will waive certain legal rights. Please read carefully.

This is a binding legal agreement. Clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in activities, programs, classes, services provided, and events sponsored or organized by Dream Team Soccer Academy (hereafter referred to as “DTSA”), including but not limited to: games, tournaments, practices, training sessions, personal training, dry land training, use of strength training and fitness conditioning equipment, machines, facilities, nutritional and dietary programs, orientational or instructional sessions or lessons, aerobic and anaerobic conditioning programs (collectively, the “Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms outlined in this agreement:

Disclaimer

DTSA, its directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, volunteers, officials, participants, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, owners/operators of the facility in which the Activities take place, successors and assigns, and representatives (the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, property damage, expense, loss of income, damage, or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization.

Description of Risks

I understand and acknowledge that:

  1. The Activities have foreseeable and unforeseeable inherent risks, hazards, and dangers that no amount of care, caution, or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis, and loss of life;
  2. The Organization may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming;
  3. The Organization has a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. The Organization may be unaware of my fitness or abilities, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and
  4. The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has been declared a worldwide pandemic by the World Health Organization and COVID-19 is extremely contagious. The Organization has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, the Organization cannot guarantee that the Participant will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending the Activities could increase your risk of contracting COVID-19.

I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with or related to the Activities which could result in damage, loss, serious physical injury, or death. The risks, dangers, and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

  • Health: executing strenuous and demanding physical techniques, physical exertion, overexertion, stretching, dehydration, fatigue, cardiovascular workouts, rapid movements and stops, lack of fitness or conditioning, traumatic injury, bacterial infections, rashes, and the transmission of communicable diseases, including viruses of all kinds, COVID-19, bacteria, parasites or other organisms or any mutation thereof.
  • Premises: defective, dangerous, or unsafe condition of the facilities; falls; collisions with objects, walls, equipment or persons; dangerous, unsafe, or irregular conditions on grass, turf or other surfaces; extreme weather conditions; travel to and from premises.
  • Use of Equipment: mechanical failure of the equipment; negligent design or manufacture of the equipment; the provision of or the failure by the Organization to provide any warnings, directions, instructions, or guidance as to the use of the equipment; failure to use or operate the equipment within my own ability.
  • Contact: contact with soccer balls, other equipment, poles, stands, soccer equipment, nets, fences, or other persons, whether intentional or unintentional, is a common part of soccer programs, and may lead to serious bodily injury, including but not limited to concussions and/or other brain injury, or serious spinal injury.
  • Advice: negligent advice regarding soccer programs.
  • Ability: failing to act safely or within my own ability or within designated areas.
  • Sport: the game of soccer and its inherent risks.
  • Conduct: my conduct and the conduct of other persons including any physical altercation between soccer participants.
  • Travel: travel to and from the Activities.
  • Negligence: my negligence and negligence of other persons, including NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE ORGANIZATION, may increase the risk of damage, loss, personal injury, or death. I understand that the Organization may fail to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers, and hazards of soccer programs, some of which are referred to above.

I have read and agree to be bound by the Description of Risks.

Terms

In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate in the Activities, I agree:

  1. That my mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the Activities and I assume all risks related to my mental or physical condition;
  2. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the Activities;
  3. To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
  4. That if I observe an unusual significant hazard or risk, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of an Organization representative immediately;
  5. The risks associated with the Activities are increased when I am impaired, and I agree not to participate if impaired in any way;
  6. That it is my sole responsibility to assess whether any Activities are too difficult for me. By commencing an Activity, I acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the Activity;
  7. That I am responsible for my choice of protective equipment and the secure fitting of that equipment; and
  8. That COVID-19 is contagious in nature and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, or death, and voluntarily agree to assume all the foregoing risks.

I have read and agree to be bound by the Terms.

Release of Liability and Disclaimer

In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate in the Activities, use its equipment and facilities, I agree:

  1. That the sole responsibility for my safety remains with me;
  2. To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with, or related to my participation;
  3. That I am not relying on any oral or written statements made by the Organization or its agents, whether in a brochure, advertisement, or in individual conversations, to agree to be involved in the Activities;
  4. To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
  5. To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense, and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the activities, events, and programs of the Organization;
  6. To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special, and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I have or may have in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization;
  7. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY the Organization from any and all liability for any damage, loss, expense, or injury to any third party resulting from my participation in the Activities;
  8. To FOREVER RELEASE AND INDEMNIFY the Organization relating to becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 which may result from the actions, omission, or negligence of myself and others, including but not limited to the Organization;
  9. That the Organization is not responsible or liable for any damage to my vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the Activities;
  10. That negligence includes failure on the part of the Organization to take reasonable steps to safeguard or protect me from the risks, dangers, and hazards associated with the Activities; and
  11. This release, waiver, and indemnity is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by the law of the Province of Ontario and if any portion thereof is held invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

I have read and agree to be bound by the Release of Liability and Disclaimer.

Jurisdiction

I agree that in the event that I file a lawsuit against the Organization, I agree to do so solely in the province of Ontario, Canada, and further agree that the substantive law of Ontario will apply without regard to conflict of law rules. I further agree that if any portion of this agreement is found to be void or unenforceable, the remaining document shall remain in full force and effect.

I have read and agree to be bound by the Jurisdiction clause.

Acknowledgement

I acknowledge that I have read and understand this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators, and legal or personal representatives. I further acknowledge that by signing this agreement, I have waived my right to maintain a lawsuit against the Organization on the basis of any claims from which I have released herein.