THIS WAIVER IS TO BE ACKNOWLEDGED ONLY BY THE PARTICIPATING ATHLETE IF 18 OR OLDER.

RELEASE, INDEMNITY, WARRANTY, AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

IN CONSIDERATION OF the acceptance of my entry to compete and/or my being permitted to participate in the EDMONTON YUDANSHAKAI JUDO SOCIETY (EYJS) Regional Tournament/Demonstration (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, Edmonton Yudanshakai Judo Society (EYJS), EYJS clubs, Dow Centennial Center, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, the organizers of this event, their respective officers, executives, directors, 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 not withstanding that the same may have been caused by, contributed to or occasioned by the negligence, breach of contract, breach of common duty of care as an occupier of premises, or otherwise, of or by the Releasees or any of them.

I agree to participate in one weight division higher than my actual weight if Tournament organizers deem that there are insufficient competitors in my actual weight division and as guided by Judo Alberta’s Sanction Policy. I may partake in exhibition matches at my actual weight or one weight division higher.

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 a high risk of injury by the very nature of the sport.

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

I have read this document and I understand it fully.