I acknowledge that there may be pictures, video or audio recordings taken of me during team activities and I have no objection to same. I do hereby grant and convey unto Spokane Nordic Ski Association all right, title, and interest in any and all photographic images and video or audio recordings made by Spokane Nordic Ski Association or its designee during volunteer activity, including, but not limited to, any royalties, proceeds, or other benefits derived from such photographs, video or audio recordings. I further understand that I have no rights regarding editing and use by Spokane Nordic Ski Association. Spokane Nordic Ski Association will have complete discretion in how it edits and uses the pictures, video or audio recordings taken of me. I expect no additional compensation for same.

In consideration of being permitted to participate in activities of Spokane Nordic Ski Association (“SNSA”) and its Nordic ski club and team, we each hereby knowingly and voluntarily acknowledge, agree, covenant, and represent as follows:

1. We fully understand the nature of Nordic/cross-country skiing and related training and the participant is qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity.

2. We recognize that Nordic/cross-country skiing and related training involve strenuous activities, are potentially hazardous, and involve inherent risk.

3. We assume all responsibility and risk for the participant’s actions while Nordic/cross-country skiing and related training, during travel related to SNSA activities, or during use of SNSA facilities and equipment, including without limitation falls, collisions, effects of weather, and conditions of equipment and trails and other areas while skiing or otherwise participating in SNSA activities.

4. For ourselves, our heirs, administrators, or anyone else who may bring claims on our or our family members’ behalf, we release and discharge and will not sue the SNSA, its Board and Committee members, ski coaches, volunteers, and all related organizations or individuals, regarding any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury, or property damage arising from participation in SNSA activities.

5. We fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, damages, fees, or expenses we incur as a result of participation in SNSA activities.

6. The above is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Washington, and this shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington.

7. If any clause or provision of this is held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity thereof shall not otherwise affect the remainder hereof, which shall continue to be enforceable.

Participate or parent/guardian as applicable by their signature acknowledges, agrees, and confirms that they fully understand and agree to be bound by this Release, Liability Waiver, and Risk Assumption for themself and their underage child as applicable

I, parent/guardian, give the directors and coaches of the Spokane Nordic Ski Association Teams permission to obtain medical aid for the participant in case of injury. I understand that every effort will be made to contact me or us in case of injury or if medical attention otherwise becomes necessary.