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 represent and agree as follows:
We each acknowledge, agree, and represent that we fully understand the nature and training of Nordic skiing and that the participant is qualified, in good health, and in proper physical condition to participate in such activity.
We each recognize that cross-country skiing and off-season training involve strenuous activities, are potentially hazardous, and involve inherent risk. We each knowingly and voluntarily assume all responsibility and risk for participant’s actions while cross-country skiing and off-season training, during travel related to SNSA activities or during use of SNSA facilities and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, falls, collisions, effects of weather, and conditions of equipment and trails and other areas while skiing or participating in SNSA activities. We each hereby for ourselves, our heirs, administrators, or anyone else who may bring claims on our or our family members’ behalf, covenant not to sue and release and discharge the SNSA, its Board and Committee members, ski coaches and volunteers, and all related organizations or individuals, for any and all claims of liability for death, personal injury, or property damage arising from participation in SNSA activities.
We each 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. Parent/guardian by their signature acknowledges, agrees, and confirms that they fully understand and agree to be bound by this Release and Waiver Agreement for themself and for their underage child (if applicable) and that if any portion of this agreement is held to be invalid, the balance, notwithstanding, shall continue in full force and effect.
I expressly agree that this Release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted by the laws of the State of Washington, and that this Release shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of Washington. Participant agrees that in the event that any clause or provision of this Release shall be held to be invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the invalidity of such clause or provision shall not otherwise affect the remaining provisions of this Release which shall continue to be enforceable.