THIS DOCUMENT IS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED ONLY

BY THE PARTICIPATING ATHLETE.

NOTICE: This is a legal document, which must be complete or acknowledged if online registration, or your entry will not be accepted. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. It affects your rights. If you do not understand it, obtain legal advice before signing.

RELEASE, INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, REGISTRATION AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

In consideration of the acceptance of my entry to compete in and/or being permitted to participate in Judo Alberta Provincials (hereinafter referred to as '“this event”), I/we for myself/ourselves and for and behalf of the said child hereby release, remise, and forever discharge and agree to indemnify and save harmless the Alberta Kodokan Black Belt Association (also known as Judo Alberta), Red Deer Judo Club (Aka Shika), Judo Canada, their respective organizers, officers, executives, directors, employees, officials, agents, servants, sponsors and representatives (hereinafter referred to as "the releasees") from and against all claims, actions, costs, expenses, and demands in respect of death, injury, loss, or damage to my person or property, however caused, arising out of or in connection with my competing, or participating in this event and notwithstanding that the same may have been caused by, contributed to or occasioned by the negligence , breach of contract, breach of a common duty of care as an occupier of premises or otherwise, of or by the releases or any of them.

I agree to participate in one weight division higher than my actual weight or one age division higher but same weight if tournament organizers deem that there are insufficient competitors in my actual weight division and as guided by Judo Alberta’s Sanction Policy.

Participation can include exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist.

I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, even if arising from the negligence of the Releasees or others and assume full responsibility for my participation.

I agree to assume all risks, both known and unknown, and all consequences thereof, arising out of or in connection with my competing or participating in this event. I agree to adhere to all rules, regulations and conditions of this event.

I CERTIFY THAT:

• I am in good physical condition and I have no injury, disease or disability nor have I injected or ingested anything that would impair my performance or physical condition or increase the likelihood of injury in competing or participating in this event.

• No physician, nurse, therapist, trainer, coach, manager or other person has advised me not to compete or participate in a body contact sport or this event.

• I am familiar with the sport of Judo and the nature of a Judo contest. I am aware that there is an elevated risk of injury by the very nature of the sport.

• I am aware of potential exposure to infectious and communicable diseases, including but not limited to COVID-19.

THIS DOCUMENT SHALL BE BINDING UPON ME, MY HEIRS, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES.

I further understand that it is compulsory and mandatory that this document be signed/acknowledged as a condition precedent of me competing or participating in this event.

I have read this document and I understand it fully.