2017 WAIVER FORM FOR THE KELOWNA DRAGON BOAT CLUB (KDBC)
 Release of Liability, Waiver of Claims, Assumption of Risks and Indemnity Agreement, (the "Agreement")

BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT YOU WILL GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE
PLEASE READ BOTH SIDES CAREFULLY

Re:   Participation in the KDBC paddling programs, pursuant to the KDBC safety guidelines, rules and regulations, (collectively referred to as the "Rules").

NAME OF REGISTRANT: __________________________ PHONE:  _________________

ADDRESS: ______________________________________ EMAIL:  __________________                                                     

To:   KDBC (legally known as the Kelowna Dragon Boat Club, doing business as KDBC and their respective directors, officers, employees, contractors, representatives, officials, agents and volunteers collectively called the KDBC).
In this Agreement:  
1.  The term, “paddling programs” shall include but is not limited to: competitions, races, demonstrations, practices, boat  rentals, orientation and instruction sessions, and other such activities, events and services in any way connected with or related to KDBC.
2.  The term, “Releasees” shall include KDBC, KDBC Paddling Society, sponsors, official suppliers, officials, and all of their respective directors, officers, employees, volunteers, agents, representatives, successors and assigns.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - SAFETY
I am aware that the physical exertion required of rowing and paddling programs and the forces exerted on the body can
activate or aggravate pre-existing physical injuries, conditions, symptoms or congenital defects.  I HAVE ALSO READ
AND UNDERSTAND THE SAFETY GUIDELINES, AND I AGREE TO ABIDE BY THOSE GUIDELINES. (Safety guidelines posted on the Equipment Van and  are available from the coaches)
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware and understand that rowing and paddling programs and rowing and paddling sports have inherent dangers, hazards and risks including, but not limited to:
- ACCIDENTS WHICH OCCUR WHILE            -EQUIPMENT FAILURE                   - FACILITY & SITE HAZARDS
  LOADING AND UNLOADING EQUIPMENT   -IMPROPER USE OF EQUIPMENT -NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES
-ABRUPT WEATHER CHANGES                     -NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS           -SUSTAINED RIGOROUS PHYSICAL
-COLLISION WITH MANMADE OR                   -OVERTURNING OR UPSETTING          ACTIVITY
  NATURAL OBJECTS OR OTHER                     OF THE BOAT                               -TRAVEL TO AND FROM SITE
  PADDLERS OR BYSTANDERS                     -FALLING FROM THE BOAT           -DROWNING
-CONDITIONS OF WATER SURFACE AND       WHILE ON THE WATER               -IMMERSION IN COLD WATER
  VARIATIONS IN THE WATER                        -POOR SWIMMING ABILITY OF     -HYPOTHERMIA
  CONDITIONS, SURFACES & CURRENTS       MYSELF OR OTHERS

I understand that injuries resulting from the danger, hazards and risks of rowing and paddling programs and sports are a probable occurrence of such programs and sports.  I am also aware that there is a risk of NEGLIGENCE ON THE PARTOF THE RELEASEES, INCLUDING THE FAILURE BY THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE DANGERS, HAZARDS AND RISKS OF PADDLING PROGRAMS AND SPORTS.

I freely accept and fully assume all dangers, hazards and RISKS associated with participation in paddling programs and sports and the possibility of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting there from.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY
I acknowledge that it remains my sole responsibility to act in such a manner as to be responsible for my own safety and participate within my own limits.  I understand that the Rules are solely for the purpose of regulating other rowing and/or paddling program participants and me.
In consideration of the Releasees agreeing to my participation in paddling programs & events and permitting my use of their equipment and facilities, I hereby agree as follows:
   1.    TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES
          AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or
          injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer as a result of my participation
          in rowing and/or paddling programs due to any cause whatsoever, including negligence, breach of 
          contract, or breach of any statutory or other duty of care, on the part of the Releasees; or personal  injury
       2.   TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage 
        to any third party resulting from my participation in rowing and/or paddling programs; and  
 3.   This Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and
                             representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity.
In entering into this Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the 
Releasees with respect to the safety of paddling programs & events other that what is set forth in the Agreement.

I CONFIRM THAT I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT PRIOR TO SIGNING IT, AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

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Signature                                                        Date Signed                         Witness

Dragon Boating is a physically demanding sport and prior to taking part in any physically demanding sport you should check with your doctor if you have any health concerns.

7 questions to ask yourself:

1.	Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor?
2.	Do you feel pain in your chest when you do any physical activity?
3.	In the past month, have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity?
4.	Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or have you ever lost consciousness?
5.	Do you have a bone or joint problem (for example back, knee, hip or shoulder) that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity?
6.	Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs (for example, water pills) for your blood pressure or heart condition?
7.	Do you know of any other reason why you should not do any physical activity?

If you answered YES to one or more of the questions above: Talk to your doctor before you start to become more physically active.  Tell your doctor which questions you answered YES to and ask his advice on the level of physical activity you should take part in.