THE UNDERSIGNED, AS ADULT, PARENT AND/OR LEGAL GUARDIAN, HEREBY AUTHORIZE MY OR MY CHILD’S PARTICIPATION IN REGULARLY OR SPECIALLY SCHEDULED NTFA AND COMPETITIONS (AT VARIOUS ON AND OFF CAMPUS LOCATIONS, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM), FOR THE 2020 YEAR (HEREIN AFTER THE “ACTIVITY”) AND HIS/HER PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY AND THAT HE/SHE IS FREE NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ACTIVITY. BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT. I HEREBY WAIVE CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE NTFA AND THE COACHES OR ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES, COVENANTS AND AGREEMENTS. I, on behalf of myself and the Minor, hereby irrevocably and unconditionally agree for the Minor, myself, my personal representatives, my heirs, next-of-kin, insurers, successors and assigns, as follows:
1. Consent. It is my choice to participate or allow the Minor to participate in the Activity named above and such decision is knowing, voluntary, and made for MYSELF and/or the Minor’s personal enjoyment. I understand that MYSELF and/or the Minor’s participation in the Activity involves inherent risks and dangers of accidents, rescue operations, emergency treatment, property loss or damage, personal and bodily injury and severe personal and economic losses. These may result not only from MYSELF and/or the Minor’s own actions, inaction, or negligence, but also from the actions, inaction’s, or negligence of others, or the condition of the facilities, equipment or vehicles. Further, there may be other risks not known to me or MYSELF and/or the Minor or reasonably foreseeable at this time. THIS MEANS I UNDERSTAND AND I HAVE CONSIDERED THE RISKS INVOLVED, AND I VOLUNTARILY AND FREELY CHOOSE TO ASSUME THESE RISKS ON BEHALF OF MYSELF AND THE MINOR.
2. RELEASE FROM LIABILITY. I, on behalf of Myself and the Minor, fully and forever release and discharge NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES and its respective affiliates, directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, and insurers, and all others involved in the Activity (collectively referred to in this Permission/Release Form as “NTFA”) from any and all injuries, losses, damages, claims, demands, lawsuits, expenses, and any other liability of any kind, of or to the Minor, me, our property, or any other person, directly or indirectly arising out of or in connection with MYSELF and/or the Minor’s participation in the Activity. THIS MEANS I AM MAKING THIS RELEASE FROM LIABILITY EVEN IF ANY CLAIMS MYSELF and/or THE MINOR OR I MAY HAVE ARE A RESULT OF MYSELF and/or MINOR’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES.
3. INDEMNITY. I, on behalf of MYSELF and/or the Minor, will defend, indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES from and for all damages, losses, costs, or expenses (including legal fees) incurred by NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES l or paid by them to any person (including me or my insurers) in respect of any accident, injury, loss, or property damage, however caused resulting from, arising out of, or otherwise in connection with MYSELF and/or the Minor’s participation in the Activity. THIS MEANS I WILL REIMBURSE NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES AND THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, YOUTH AND INFORMATION IF ANYONE MAKES A CLAIM AGAINST NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES IN CONNECTION WITH MYSELF and/or THE MINOR’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY.
4. COVENANT NOT TO SUE. I, on behalf of MYSELF and/or the Minor, will not initiate any claim, lawsuit, court action or other legal proceeding or demand against NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES nor join or assist in the prosecution of any claim for money or other damages which anyone may have, on account of injuries, losses, or damages sustained by me, other parties or my (or others’) property in connection with MYSELF and/or the Minor’s participation in the Activity, and I waive any right I or MYSELF and/or the Minor may have to do so. THIS MEANS THAT THE MINOR OR MYSELF CANNOT SUE TO HOLD NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY INJURY, LOSS, OR DAMAGE SUSTAINED BY THE MINOR, ME, OTHER PARTIES OR OUR (OR OTHERS’) PROPERTY IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACTIVITY CONDUCTED BY THE NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES. I, on behalf of MYSELF and/or the Minor, waive my insurers’ right to make a claim against NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES based on payments by insurers to MYSELF and/or the Minor, me or on our behalf for any reason. THIS MEANS MY INSURERS HAVE NO RIGHTS OF SUBJUGATION AGAINST NTFA AND THE ATHLETES’ ATTENDED ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, ANY AND ALL VENUES.
5. MEDICAL EXPENSES. I, on behalf of MYSELF and/or the Minor, hereby consent to MYSELF and/or the Minor’s receipt of medical treatment which may be deemed necessary in the event of any illness, accident or injury or medical emergency resulting from or in connection with MYSELF and/or the Minor’s participation in the Activity and understand that I am solely responsible for all costs related to such medical treatment or medical transportation.
