WARNING! - By signing Basketball World Toronto's Liability Medical Waiver/ Release/Assumption of Risk/Hold Harmless Agreement you are giving up certain legal rights in regards to your participation in BWT's programs, including the right to sue Basketball World Toronto.
- I am aware that my participation in Basketball World Toronto’s basketball programs, events, games, tournaments and activities, has dangers and risks, inherent to the game of basketball and additional dangers and risks, including, but not limited to, the danger and risk of collision and forceful bodily contact with other players, the playing surface, walls, balls, benches and doorways, and other items present in the gym, accidental or otherwise, and I freely accept and fully assume all such dangers and risks and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting there from for my participation in.
- Risks and dangers inherent to basketball include, but are not limited to sprains, strains, dislocations, fractures, tissue tears, loss of teeth, concussions, cuts and exposure to other players blood and bodily fluids, and I freely accept and fully assume all such dangers and risks and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting therefrom for my participation in. The use of mouth guards is highly recommended for all participants.
- Insurance coverage is provided by Basketball Ontario for all Basketball World Toronto activities, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, coaches, helpers, representatives, and volunteers. However, the policy may exclude liability insurance coverage in which a player suffers injury or loss. (It is recommended that players direct an inquiry to their own homeowners insurance liability (or other applicable) insurance coverage, to ensure that their coverage is adequate.
- I hereby acknowledge and agree that in consideration of being permitted to participate in programs, games, events, tournaments and activities organized, operated or sanctioned by Basketball World Toronto :
- I do hereby release Basketball World Toronto, their members, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, coaches, helpers, representatives, and any volunteers in any way associated with the activities, events, games, tournaments and programs, from all liability, recourse, proceedings, claims, and causes of action of any kind whatsoever, in respect of all personal injuries or property losses which my participation may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer arising out of or connected with, my preparation for, or participation in, the aforesaid basketball league activities, notwithstanding that such injuries or losses, due to any cause whatsoever, including having been solely or partly caused by the negligence of Basketball World Toronto , breach of contract, breach of statutory duty of care or breach of the occupiers' liability act on the part of any of Basketball World Toronto ‘s members, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, coaches, helpers, representatives, and any volunteers.
- And, I hereby acknowledge and agree:
(a) that the game of basketball may expose me to many risks and hazards, some of which are inherent in the very nature of the sport itself, others which result from human error and negligence on the part of the persons involved in preparing, organizing and running all Basketball World Toronto related activities and games.
(b) that, as a result of the aforesaid risks and hazards, I may suffer serious personal injury, even death, as well as property loss;
(c) that some of the aforesaid risks and hazards are foreseeable, but others are not;
(d) that I nevertheless freely and voluntarily assume all the aforesaid risks and hazards, and that, accordingly, my preparation for, and participation in the aforesaid Basketball World Toronto games and activities shall be entirely at my own risk and my responsibility;
(e) that I understand that neither Basketball World Toronto nor any of it's members, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, coaches, helpers, representatives, or any volunteers assume any responsibility whatsoever for my safety during the course of my preparation for or participation in the aforesaid Basketball World Toronto games and activities;
(f) that I have carefully read this RELEASE, WAIVER AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK agreement, that I fully understand same, and that I am freely and voluntarily executing my acknowledgement of this information.
(g) that I understand clearly that by signing this release my next of kin, heirs, executors administrators and assigns, will be forever prevented from suing or otherwise claiming against Basketball World Toronto, it's members, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, coaches, helpers, representatives, or any volunteers for any loss or damage connected with property loss or personal injury that I may sustain while participating in or preparing for any of the aforesaid basketball league activities, notwithstanding that such injuries or losses, due to any cause whatsoever, including having been solely or partly caused by the negligence of Basketball World Toronto, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty of care or breach of the occupiers' liability act on the part of any of Basketball World Toronto’s members, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, representatives, and any volunteers.
(h) to hold harmless and indemnify Basketball World Toronto, it's members, officers, directors, employees, independent contractors, facility providers, agents, affiliated clubs, coaches, helpers, representatives, and any volunteers from any and all liability for any property damage or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my participation in Basketball World Toronto and its activities;
(i) that this release of liability shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors administrators and assigns in the event of my death.
- I do hereby grant permission to Basketball World Toronto to utilize my name, voice, statements, photograph, image, likeness, actions at the activities, events, games, tournaments and programs, and/or my biographical data in any live or recorded form (including, but not limited to, any form of video display or other transmission or reproduction), in whole or in part, for promotional, commercial or any other purpose, in perpetuity worldwide on standard and non-standard television, home video, print, electronic and on-line media (including, without limitation, the Internet), and in any other means of distribution, publication or exhibition, whether now known or hereinafter created without any additional consideration;
- To the best of my knowledge, I am in good health and physically able to participate in an active sports program. In case of an emergency and not available for consultation, I hereby give permission for Basketball World Toronto. to take whatever measures are necessary for my health and safety and give permission to the emergency personnel (including first aid individuals, paramedics, physician and other related medical individuals) selected or not selected by Basketball World Toronto, to hospitalize, secure proper treatment for and to order injections, anesthetic and if required surgery or any required medical actions to be taken. I have disclosed all pertinent medical information regarding prescription medications. I hereby give permission to allow my physician to provide the attending medical individuals with medical information about me should it be required. I am aware that the pertinent medical information may be shared with an appropriate staff on an as needed basis. If the participant is under the age of 18 years old, THE PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE MEDICAL COVERAGE FOR THE CHILD THEY REPRESENT.
- I hereby promise to obey all rules, regulations and code of conduct of Basketball World Toronto I will not be liable for any injuries received while I am playing or for loss of or damage to equipment.
- If not signed by a parent or guardian below, this represents that I have reached the age of majority in Ontario.
- **** Note: (I am 18 years of age or older; if not, Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) must sign this waiver before the player may participate.
By filling out the box below with "I AGREE", you are confirming your choice to register (as a team/individual) and permit BWT to accept your payment for a registration in one of our programs. You are bound by the payment terms and if paying by credit card you agree to the cardholder agreement.
By filling out the box below with "I AGREE" you are confirming that you have read the Deadlines, Terms & Conditions, and BWT League Rules (posted online) and will abide by them. Any failure to abide by any of the above information and/or rules may result in the loss of your registration and/or any fees paid or owed and no compensation will be given.
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