1. In consideration of my participation or my child’s participation in this I·SPARC program and all of its related activities, I acknowledge and I am aware of, appreciate, and accept:
a. The inherent physical risks and the other possible risks, dangers and hazards associated with participating in this program. This includes the possible risk of severe or fatal injury to me, my child or others. No amount of care, caution or expertise can eliminate, including without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life;
b. I·SPARC, or its affiliated bodies, may offer or promote online programming (such as webinars, remote conferences, workshops, and online training) which have different foreseeable and unforeseeable risks than in-person programming;
c. I·SPARC and its affiliated bodies have a difficult task to ensure safety and it is not infallible. I·SPARC, or its affiliated bodies, may be unaware of my / my child’s fitness or abilities, may give incomplete warnings or instructions, may misjudge weather or environmental conditions, and the equipment being used might malfunction; and
d. Participation can include a risk of possible exposure to and illness from communicable diseases including, but not limited to, influenza, MRSA, and the virus “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2,” which is responsible for the Coronavirus Disease (also known as COVID-19) and/or any mutation or variation thereof (collectively referred to as “Communicable Diseases”). I am fully aware that my participation or that of my child includes a risk of possible exposure to and illness from Communicable Diseases;
e. I willingly agree, on behalf of myself or my child, to comply with the stated, reasonable, and/or customary terms and conditions related to my or my child’s participation as regards protection against Communicable Diseases; and if I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my/my child’s presence or participation, I will remove myself/my child, as appropriate, from participation and bring such hazard to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and that while particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist and neither I·SPARC nor its affiliated bodies can guarantee that I / my child will not become infected with a Communicable Disease.
2. I understand that the inherent risks of sport and physical activity cannot be eliminated without jeopardizing the essential qualities of sport and physical activity. I have reviewed all the risks, I understand them, and I / my child still desire to participate in the program. (If you are a parent or guardian of a participant under the age of 19, please educate your child on these risks, dangers and hazards before completing this form.
3. I acknowledge that I / my child are participating voluntarily in I·SPARC activities or those of affiliated organizations. In consideration of that participation, I hereby acknowledge that I / my child are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards.
4. In consideration of I·SPARC and its affiliated organizations allowing me / my child to participate in I·SPARC activities, we (I / my child and I·SPARC and its affiliated bodies) agree:
a. That I / my child’s mental and physical condition is appropriate to participate in the activities;
b. That when I / my child practices or trains in his or her own space, I / my child are responsible for my / my child’s surroundings and the location and equipment that is selected for me / my child;
c. To comply with the rules and regulations for participation in the activities;
d. To comply with the rules of the facility or equipment;
e. That if I / my child observes an unusual significant hazard or risk, I / my child will remove themselves from participation and bring such to the attention to an I·SPARC representative, or those of the affiliated organization, immediately;
f. The risks associated with the activities are increased when I / my child is impaired and I / my chid agrees not to participate if impaired in any way;
g. That it is their sole responsibility to assess whether any activities are too difficult for me / my child. By commencing an activity, I / my child acknowledge and accept the suitability and conditions of the activity;
h. That they are responsible for the choice of my / my child’s equipment and the secure fitting of the equipment;
i. That Communicable Diseases are contagious in nature and I / my child may be exposed to or infected by Communicable Diseases and such exposure may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability or death and voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks; and,
j. That if an injury occurs, I give permission to event / venue / I∙SPARC (or affiliated organization) staff and / or adult leader in charge to provide emergency first aid treatment and transport or arrange emergency transportation for me / my child to a medical facility for emergency treatment.
5. In consideration of I·SPARC allowing me / my child to participate, we (I / my child and I·SPARC and affiliated bodies) agree:
a. That I / my child are not relying on any oral or written statements made by I·SPARC or their agents, whether in brochure or advertisement or in individual conversations, to agree to be involved in the activities; and
b. That I·SPARC is not responsible or liable for any damage to my / my child’s vehicle, property, or equipment that may occur as a result of the activities.
6. I / my child agree that in the event that I / we file a lawsuit against I·SPARC, that I / we agree to do so solely in the province of British Columbia, Canada and I / we further agree that the substantive law of British Columbia will apply without regard to conflict of law rules.
7. I / we expressly agree that this agreement is intended to be as broad and inclusive as is permitted by law and that if any of its provisions are held to be invalid, the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.
8. I / we acknowledge that they have read this agreement and understand it, that they have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon me / my child, our heirs, our spouses, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.