Registration Form

ATHLETIC OR RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES - ASSUMPTION OF RISK AND INSURANCE CERTIFICATION Recreational activities and athletic programs may involve substantial risks of bodily injury, property damage, and other dangers associated with participation in such activities. Dangers related to such activities include but are not limited to: hypothermia, broken bones, strains, sprains, bruises, drowning, concussion, heart attack, and heat exhaustion. Each participant in these activities should realize that there are risks and dangers inherent in them, and also in the training, participation for, and travel to and from such activities. It is the sole responsibility of each participant to participate only in those activities for which he/she has the prerequisite skills, qualifications, preparations, and training. In the case of a minor, their legal guardian is responsible for ensuring their safe participation in athletic or recreational activities. The undersigned acknowledges that the City of Bowling Green does not warrant or guarantee in any respect the competency or mental or physical condition of any individual participant in any athletic or recreational activity. All participants in voluntary recreational activities and athletic programs, or their legal guardians, will be required to agree to the attached Release, Waiver of Liability and Covenant not to Sue form. I acknowledge that I am solely responsible for any hospital or other costs arising out of any bodily injury or property damage sustained through my participation, or that of my legal minor, in such voluntary athletic or recreational activities. In this regard, I certify that I am covered by a 24-hour health and accident insurance policy and/or my minor participant is covered by a health and accident policy. I have received a copy of this Notice, which I have read and understand. I accept and assume all risks, hazards, and dangers involved in such activities in which I, or my minor, may elect to participate including the training, preparation for and travel to and from the site of such activities. RELEASE, WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND COVENANT NOT TO SUE I, for myself, and my minor (s) hereby acknowledge that participation in athletic programs and recreational activities involves an inherent risk of physical injury and assumes all such risks. I, for myself, and my minor (s) hereby agree that for the sole consideration of the City of Bowling Green allowing I, for myself, and my minor (s) to participate in voluntary recreational programs or athletic activities in connection therewith, making available to I, for myself, and my minor (s) for his/her use while participating in such programs or activities, certain equipment, facilities, grounds, or personnel of the Municipality. I, for myself, and my minor (s) do hereby waive liability, release and forever discharge the City of Bowling Green, its Employees, Agents and Officials, its demands, rights and causes of action of whatever kind or nature, arising out of all known and unknown, foreseen and unforeseen bodily and personal injuries, damage to property, and the consequences thereof, including death, resulting from my voluntary participation in, or in any way connected with, such recreational programs and athletic activities. I further covenant and agree that for the consideration stated above I will not sue the City of Bowling Green, its Employees, Agents, or Officials for any claim for damages arising or growing out of my, or my minor’s, voluntary participation in recreational programs or athletic activities. I understand that the acceptance of this Release, Waiver of Liability and Covenant not to Sue the City of Bowling Green, its Council members or any agent or employee thereof, shall not constitute a waiver, in whole or in part, of sovereign or official immunity by said Municipality, its Council agents, and employees. Further, I understand that this Release, Waiver of Liability and Covenant not to Sue shall be effective during the entire period of my, and my minor’s, membership or enrollment in programs and services conducted by the City of Bowling Green Department of Parks and Recreation.