WAIVER FORM

All team members must sign and accept a waiver stating that they have read the conditions of the waiver and are aware of the risks associated with the event, and thus waive any right that they may have to any cause of action against any or all of the sponsors and organizers for injury to the person(s) or loss/damage to personal property.
All team members must sign and return the waiver prior to participating in any practice sessions or race activities.
Team managers are responsible for submitting signed waivers from all members of his/her team to The Stratford Dragon Boat Committee.

ROTARY CLUB OF STRATFORD DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL
Waiver Of Liability Release Indemnification
And Hold Harmless Notice

In consideration for receiving permission to participate in The Stratford Dragon Boat Festival as well as join the practice sessions and enter the premises, waterways and grounds supervised or in any way controlled by that organization of Rotary Club of Stratford, the receipt and said permission being hereby acknowledged, I do hereby forever RELEASE any and all liability, discharge and agree not to sue the STRATFORD DRAGON BOAT FESTIVAL (SDBF), ROTARY CLUB OF STRATFORD (RCS), THE CITY OF STRATFORD (CS) , STRATFORD PARKS AND RECREATION (SPR), STRATFORD POWER AND SAIL SQUADRON (SPSS), STRATFORD BOARD OF PARKS MANAGEMENT (SBPM) and their respective directors, members, trustees, agents, representatives, officers, sponsors, licensors, servants, volunteers and employees and agree to and save them HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY them from and against any and all liabilities, claims, injuries, losses, damages, expenses, demands, actions, and causes of action of whatsoeverkind or nature arising out of or related to any such loss, damage, or injury, including death, etc. that may be sustained by me for whatever reason while so participating in The Stratford Dragon Boat Festival or practice sessions or upon the premises or grounds supervised or controlled by the SDBF, RCS, CS, SPR, SPSS, and/or SBPM, whether such damages are the result of negligence for any other reason or cause.

I also agree to and discharge forthwith on request of the SDBF, RCS, CS, SPR, SPSS, and/or SBPM and their respective directors, agents, members, trustees, representatives, officers, sponsors, licensor, servants, volunteers, and employees and their authorized representatives each and every obligation or claim which shall be made, assigned or appointed against the SDBF, RCS, CS, SPR, SPSS, and/or SBPM, and all their respective directors, agents, members, trustees, representatives, officers, sponsors, licensors, servants, volunteers, and employees by any party by virtue of any injury or damage caused by me or to me absolutely.

I and my next-of-kin are duly aware of the risks and hazards inherent in both the sport of paddling and entering the premises used for the purpose of launching, docking and storing equipment used in the sport of paddling, and specifically in participating in the Stratford Dragon Boat Festival and the practice sessions held at said premises and participating in said event, knowing conditions may be hazardous and dangerous and that obstruction may exist, and that high winds may cause rough water, and that I hereby give notice that I am a competent swimmer and that I voluntarily assume all risk of loss, damage or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or to any property while in or upon said premises or engaged in said event.

I agree to properly wear, at all times while participating in the SDBF, including any practice sessions arranged through RCS, an approved personal flotation device or life preserver/life jacket.

In signing the foregoing release or the Stratford Dragon Boat Festival Team Signature Release Form, I hereby acknowledge and represent, that I have read the foregoing release, I understand it and agree to it voluntarily, that I am 18 years of age or older, and of sound mind, or will be 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17 or 18 years of age prior to December 31^st of this year and have co-signed with a parent or guardian, as the case may be.

Date Print Name Signature Address of Participant Date of Birth of Participant	Boat/Team Witness (Printed name) Witness (Signature)
Parent/Guardian (Printed name) Parent/Guardian (Signature)	Witness (Printed name) Witness (Signature)