Water Aerobics

Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club Assumption of Risk, Waiver, and Release from Liability

Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club

- in consideration for participating in and using Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club pool and locker room facilities during water programs, I acknowledge and agree as follows:

1. Voluntary Participation - My involvement or participation is voluntary and is not requested or required by Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club.

2. Risk Factors - I understand and acknowledge that participation in athletic or recreation activities or services or the use of equipment and facilities involves risks including, but not limited to the following: risk of property damage; bodily injury including but not limited to temporary or permanent muscle soreness; sprains; strains; cuts; bone fractures; abrasions; bruises; ligament and/or cartilage damage; head, neck or spinal injuries; paralysis; eye damage; disfigurement; drowning; and possibly death. These risks may result from the use of the equipment or facilities, from the activity itself, from the acts of others or from the unavailability of emergency medical care.

3. Assumption of Risk - I voluntarily and personally assume all risks that may arise out of or result from participation in athletic or recreational activities or the use of equipment, facilities and/or services, regardless of whether such risks are known or unknown, foreseen or unforeseen, disclosed or undisclosed, including but not limited to those risks described above.

4. Compliance with Policies and Procedures - I agree to comply with and abide by all rules, policies and procedures of Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club. I understand that the safe and proper use of equipment, facilities or participation in the activity is dependent upon carefully following such rules, policies and procedures. The Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club staff has the right to revoke or terminate my privileges for any violation of such rules and policies.

5. Release of Liability- I hereby release, waive, and discharge Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club, and all of its trustees, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, injuries, causes of action, suits, liability, losses or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or in connection with my participation in or use of Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club activities, services, equipment and facilities.

6. Indemnification - I also agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club, and all of its trustees, officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, injuries, causes of action, suits, liability, losses or expenses (including attorney’s fees) arising from or in connection with my participation in and use of the Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club and recreation activities, services, equipment and facilities.

7. Skill, Ability and Fitness - I acknowledge that I have the requisite skills, qualifications, physical fitness and ability, and training necessary to properly and safely use the equipment, facilities, and to participate in the athletic and recreation activities. I agree that if I have any questions as to what skills, qualifications or training is necessary to properly use the equipment, facilities or participate in athletic and recreation activities itself, then I will ask the appropriate staff member on site. Furthermore, I certify that I have consulted with a physician to determine any potential conditions that may adversely affect my participation.

8. Medical Costs - I am solely responsible for any and all medical, health, or personal injury or illness costs relating to my participation in or use of Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club recreation activities, services, equipment and facilities.

9. Insurance - I acknowledge that I am strongly recommended to have a medical insurance policy that will cover injury or illness that may occur due to participation in or use of Gregory Seahurst Swim and Tennis Club recreation activities, services, equipment and facilities.

10. Jurisdiction - This Agreement shall be governed in all respects by the laws of the State of Washington. The parties agree to use the State of Washington for Jurisdiction and King County as Venue for any disputes between the parties.

11. Severability - Should any of the provisions of this Agreement, or portions thereof, be found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of this Agreement shall nonetheless remain in full force and effect.

12. Acknowledgment - I have read and fully understand this Agreement and realize it relates to surrendering and releasing valuable legal rights and doing so freely and voluntarily.

Furthermore, I certify that I am the participant signing up for the class. I hereby give my permission for any supervisor, instructor, lifeguard, or other program administrator associated with Gregory Seahurst to seek and give appropriate medical attention for myself in the event of accident, injury, illness. I will be responsible for any and all costs associated with any necessary medical attention and/or treatment.
I hereby waive, release and forever discharge Gregory Seahurst and associated supervisor, instructor, lifeguard, or other program administrator from all rights and claims for damages, injury, loss to person or property which may be sustained or occur during participation in activities at Gregory Seahurst, whether or not damages or loss is due to negligence.

I hereby acknowledge that I am physically fit and capable of participation in all activities at Gregory Seahurst for which they are registered.