General Waiver:
In consideration of my participation in events organized in anticipation of the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships, I represent that I understand the nature of the event and that I and/or my minor child am/are qualified, in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in such event(s).
I acknowledge that my attendance at an event for the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships, or my use of the facilities, is done at my own risk, and I hereby release, discharge, and covenant not to sue Special Olympics Ontario, Special Olympics Canada Inc., their respective administrators, directors, agents, officers, volunteers, and employees, emergency personnel, other participants, any sponsors, advertisers, and, if applicable, owners, and lessors of premises on which the events organized in anticipation of the Special Olympics Ontario School Championships takes place, (each considered on the “RELEASEE’s herein) from all liabilities, claims, demands, losses, or damages on my account caused or alleged to be caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the “releasees” or otherwise, including negligent rescue operations; and I further agree that if, despite the release, waiver or liability, and assumption of risk I, or anyone on my behalf and/or on behalf of my minor child, make a claim against any of the releasee, I will indemnify, save, and hold harmless each of the releasees from any such loss, liability, damage, of cost which each of the releasees may incur as the result of such claim.
I agree to abide by the Special Olympics Canada Inc. rules, policies, procedures and Code of Behavior. If I am unable to be consulted in case of necessity, Special Olympics Canada Inc. is authorized at my account to take such measures and arrange for such medical and hospital treatment as is deemed advisable for my health and well-being. Any and all references to Special Olympics Canada Inc. include and apply equally to Special Olympics Ontario Inc.
AUTHORIZATION TO USE NAME AND LIKENESS
I hereby authorize Special Olympics Canada Inc. and/or their partners including Police Services to use my name, likeness, statements and other identifying information, including in photographs, video and recordings for the purposes of publicizing and promoting Special Olympics, and to raise funds for Special Olympics, worldwide, in perpetuity. This authorization includes use in any media now known or hereinafter devised throughout the universe, including but not limited to print and on the World Wide Web. I understand that I will not be compensated for such use and that Special Olympics is not obligated to use my name, likeness or statements or other identifying information.
All participants under the age of 18 must have this release/waiver signed by a parent/guardian 18 years or older.
By signing this release/waiver of liability, I acknowledge the assumption of risk, and indemnity and fully understand it.