INDIVIDUAL & FAMILY RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY
By signing this Individual & Family Release and Waiver of Liability ("Waiver"), and for consideration of participation in
the Fitzgerald Community School Wellness Triathlon ("Event"), currently scheduled to take place on May 30, 2026, I,
fully and completely waive and release the Fitzgerald Community School ("School"), its chapters, directors, officers, administrators,
representatives and executors, past and present employees, volunteers, agents, supervisors, participants, all state and local
governments, assigns, sponsors, their representatives and successors and other persons (collectively, the "Releasees"), from any and all
claims, liabilities, damages, and/or causes of action arising out of an injury to me (or my dependent) and from any and all claims,
liabilities, damages, and/or cause of actions arising from, or relating to, my (or my dependent's) participation or attendance in the Event.
Inherent and Potential Risks
I understand that the Event involves strenuous physical activity associated with walking or running long distances. I understand that
physical activity, by its very nature, carries with it certain inherent risks. I assume all risks associated with participating in the Event
relating to the risk of strenuous physical activity, collisions with other participants, or falling. I acknowledge that I (or any person listed
on this Waiver) may incur minor injuries, major injuries, and catastrophic injuries including paralysis and death. I assume all risks from
contact with other participants and volunteers (including, but not limited to, contracting a disease), collisions with other participants,
vehicles, and pedestrians, negligent or wanton acts of other participants and volunteers, any defects of conditions of road surfaces
(including uneven or wet road surfaces or gravel on the road surface), failure of other participants, vehicles, and non-participants to
observe traffic signals or laws, and the effects of weather including high heat, thunderstorms, lightning, precipitation, cold
temperatures, high winds, and/or humidity. I assume all risks associated with consuming any food or drink available at the Event. I am
solely responsible for any adverse health effects from food or beverage consumption, regardless of any allergy, known or unknown,
that I (or any person listed on this Waiver) may have. To the extent that applicable statute or case law does not prohibit releases for
negligence, this release is also for negligence on the part of the Releasees.
I agree to dress myself (or my dependent) appropriately as to mitigate the risk of physical injury to myself (or my dependent)
including, but not limited to: wearing shoes appropriate for walking/running and dressing in conjunction with the weather.
I agree that the Releasees are not responsible for any personal items or property (including rented or borrowed property) lost, stolen or
damaged before, during, or after the Event.
Weapons are strictly prohibited at all School events. I agree not to bring a weapon of any kind to the Event, including all School
sponsored pre and post Event activities.
Medical Evaluation
I attest that I (or any person listed on this Waiver) am medically and physically able to participate in the Event. If I experience any doubt
as to my (or any person listed on this Waiver's) ability to successfully and safely participate in and/or complete the Event, I take full
responsibility for consulting a physician. I attest that, if I (or any person listed on this Waiver) am pregnant, disabled in any way, or
have recently suffered an illness, injury, or impairment, I (or any person listed on this Waiver) should have or did consult a physician
prior to participating in the Event. I consent to emergency medical care and transportation in the event of injury to me (or any person
listed on this Waiver) as medical professionals may deem appropriate. This Waiver extends to any liability arising out of, or in any way
connected with the medical treatment and transportation provided in the event of an emergency, including, but not limited to, negligent
emergency rescue operations.
Voluntary Participation
I am fully aware of the risks connected with participation in the Event, whether specifically listed in this Waiver or not, and I voluntarily
elect to participate in the Event knowing that my participation involves these risks. My voluntary participation and waiver also
acknowledge any additional risks occasioned by any inherent or previously-existing physical limitations, whether known to me or not,
that I or my dependent may have.
Assumption of Risk, Waiver of Liability, Release, and Covenant Not To Sue
In consideration for being permitted to participate in the Event, I voluntarily agree for myself, my family, heirs, assigns, executors, and
administrators to the following:
1. 2. TO ASSUME FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY RISKS OF LOSS, OR PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING DEATH
that may be sustained by me (or any person listed on this Waiver), or any loss or damage to property owned by me (or any person
listed on this Waiver), as a result of participating in the Event.
TO RELEASE, WAIVE, HOLD HARMLESS, DISCHARGE, AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE the Releasees from any and
all liability, claims, actions, demands, expenses, attorney fees, breach of contract actions, breach of statutory duty or other duty of
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care, warranty, strict liability actions, and causes of action whatsoever, that I might have or acquire in the future, arising out of or
related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me (or any person listed on this Waiver), or to any
property belonging to me (or any person listed on this Waiver), while participating in the Event including, but not limited to, any
claim that the act or omission complained of was caused in whole or in part by the negligence or carelessness of the Releasees.
Acknowledgement and Compliance with Rules
I agree to observe all rules and safety procedures that accompany the Event and to abide by any decision of an Event official relative
to my (or my dependent's) ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree to exhibit appropriate behavior at all times and to obey all
laws. School and Event officials may dismiss me (or my dependent), without refund, should my (or my dependent's) behavior
endanger the safety of or negatively affect an event, person, facility, or property of any kind.
Contagious or Infectious Disease Acknowledgement
I hereby acknowledge and understand my participation includes the possible exposure to and illness from contagious or infectious
diseases. I accept the risk of life-threatening illness, temporary or permanent disability, or even death. I understand that the School
cannot guarantee that I will not become infected with a contagious or infectious disease and that being at this event may increase my
risk of contracting such disease or illness.
Further, I knowingly and voluntarily agree to follow all required and relevant federal, state, local, and School guidelines and
recommendations to maintain the health and safety of event attendees. I will not participate in the Event if I am sick or if I have
knowingly been exposed to someone with symptoms of an infectious or contagious disease. Prior to the Event, I acknowledge and
agree that I will fully and truthfully fill out and sign any waivers, releases, and/or questionnaires that may be required of me by the
School as a condition to volunteering at the event.
Severability
I agree that if any portion of this Waiver is deemed to be invalid, the remainder of the Waiver will still be binding and enforceable.
Photography and Website Release
I understand and agree that the School may capture my name, picture, voice or likeness by photograph, video, audio or any other
recording (collectively, "Recordings") while participating in any School event, including all School sponsored pre- and post-event
activities, in any medium now known or hereafter developed, alone or in conjunction with other material, without restriction as to
changes or alterations, as well as to use my name, voice, likeness, and/or other indicia of identity, for editorial, educational, promotional,
advertising, and charitable or commercial purposes, including without limitation in connection with the solicitation of contributions and
the furtherance of the corporate objectives of the School. Further, I hereby agree to assign, transfer and convey to the School a perpetual,
irrevocable, transferable, and royalty free license to use and make derivative use of any and all photographs, motion pictures, recordings,
or other records of School events I may take or capture to the School for its charitable purposes.
I grant permission for the School to publish and recognize my participation in the Event on its website.
