XCSO/Nordiq Canada - Informed Consent & CANSI Waiver (18+) Witness Sig Reqd

CROSS COUNTRY CANADA (doing business as NORDIQ CANADA) INFORMED CONSENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT

1. This is a binding legal agreement. As a Participant in the sport of cross-country skiing and the programs, activities and events of Cross Country Canada including all of its registered Divisions and Clubs and Canadian Snowsports Association (hereinafter called CCC/CSA), which include without limitation cross-country skiing competitions, camps, clinics, and related activities such as roller-skiing , road cycling, running and hiking (hereinafter called the Activities), the Participant(hereinafter called the Parties), acknowledge and agree to the following terms:

Description of Risks

2. The Participant is participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of the Participant’s participation in the Activities sanctioned by CCC/CSA, the Parties hereby acknowledge that they are aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities, and may be exposed to such risks, dangers and hazards. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

a) training whether indoor or outdoor including strength training, running, hiking, and cycling;
b) overusing, exerting and stretching various muscle groups and strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
c) vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements and quick turns and stops;
d) falling to the ground due to slips, trips or uneven, slippery or irregular terrain or surfaces;
e) contact, colliding or being struck by skis, ski poles, equipment, trees, other individuals or other fixed objects;
f) failing to participate within one’s abilities, skill and within designated areas;
g) becoming lost or separated from the group or the group becoming split up;
h) failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
i) extreme weather conditions which may result in frostbite, hypothermia, snowstorms, sunstroke or lightning strikes;
j) encounters with animals or plants including allergic reactions;
k) travel to and from training, competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of Activities;
l) infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; and
m) other risks normally associated with participation in the Activities.

3. Furthermore, the Parties are aware:

a) that injuries sustained may be severe, paralyzing or fatal;
b) that the Participant may experience anxiety or embarrassment while challenging themselves during the activities, events and programs of CCC/CSA;
c) that the risk of injury is reduced if the Participant follows all rules established for participation; and
d) that the risk of injury increases as the Participant becomes fatigued.

Disclaimer

4. In consideration of CCC/CSA accepting the Participant’s application for membership in the Club or allowing the Participant to participate, the Parties agree that CCC/CSA, and its respective directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, volunteers, participants, agents and representatives are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by the Participant during, or as a result of, any of the Activities sanctioned by CCC/CSA, caused by the risks, dangers and hazards associated with the Activities.

Acknowledgement

5. The Parties confirm that:

a) the Participant’s physical condition is sufficient to allow participation in the sport of cross-country skiing and the activities, events and programs of CCC/CSA;
b) they have been provided sufficient information about Activities and the associated risks and hazards so that they are aware of the effect of this agreement;
c) the Participant agrees to abide by the Rules and Regulations imposed by CCC/CSA, in association with the Activities, and to follow the instructions of the officials during the Activities; and
d) they have read this agreement understand it, have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon the Parties, their heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.

6. In addition, the Parties:

a) authorize CCC/CSA, to collect and use personal information about the Parties which relates in any way to the Activities, including without limitation the publication of photographs in newsletters and promotional materials, and the posting of photographs, videos, articles, rosters, statistics, images and results on the CCC/CSA websites;
b) grant permission to CCC/CSA, to photograph and/or record the Parties image and/or voice, and to use this material to promote CCC/CSA, through any form of and agree that the audio/visual material and copyright will remain the sole property of CCC/CSA, and waive any claim to remuneration for use of audio/visual materials used for these purposes; and
c) understand that they may withdraw such consent at any time by contacting Cross Country Canada at 403-678-6791. Cross Country Canada will advise the implications of such withdrawal.

*We do not sell or distribute your personal information to any other third party not listed herein.*

  I, the Participant, have read and agree to be bound by this agreement.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION OF NORDIC SKI INSTRUCTORS RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT (FOR PARTICIPANTS OF THE AGE OF MAJORITY)

1. This is a binding legal agreement; therefore, clarify any questions or concerns before signing. As a Participant in the programs, activities and events of the Canadian Association of Nordic Ski Instructors (“CANSI”) and in the sport of Nordic skiing, cross country skiing and telemark skiing which includes all related training, competitions and practices (collectively the “Activities”), the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms:

Disclaimer

2. CANSI and its directors, officers, committee members, members, employees, coaches, instructors, trainers, volunteers, officials, participants, clubs, agents, sponsors, owners/operators of the land or facility where Activities occurs and representatives (collectively the “Organization”) are not responsible for any injury, personal injury, damage, property damage, expense, loss of income or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, the Activities, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of the Organization

  I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 1 and 2.

Description of Risks

3. I am participating voluntarily in the Activities. In consideration of my participation, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks, dangers and hazards associated with or related to the Activities, cross country skiing and telemark skiing, including the possible risk of severe or fatal injury. The risks, dangers and hazards include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

a) The risks, dangers and hazards particular to the activity(ies) in which I am participating;
b) Dry-land training including weights, running, massage, stretching and other physical training;
c) Vigorous physical exertion, strenuous cardiovascular workouts and rapid movements;
d) Falling or failing to ski safely or within one’s abilities or to remain within designated areas;
e) Avalanches or changing weather conditions and bad weather conditions including hypothermia, sunstroke, or dehydration;
f) Changes or variations in the ski surface, snow surface or subsurface, terrain, including blinds spots, areas of reduced visibility, changes due to man-make or artificial snow, or exposed holes in the snow pack above streams or creeks;
g) Exposed rock, earth, ice or other natural objects, trees, tree stumps and forest dead fall, streams, creeks
h) Collisions with the ski lift, ski lift structures, fences, snow making equipment, snow grooming equipment, snow cats, snowmobiles, other vehicles, structures trees, rocks or other objects, and other skiers, racers, spectators or course officials;
i) Failure to properly use any piece of equipment or from the mechanical failure of any piece of equipment;
j) Failing to comply with the rules established for participation;
k) Helicopter boarding, exiting, take-offs, landings or mechanical failure; and
l) Travel to and from Activities which are an integral part of the Organization’s activities.

Release of Liability and Disclaimer

4. In consideration of the Organization allowing me to participate, I agree:

a) That my physical condition is suitable to the Activities;
b) The sole responsibility for my safety remains with myself;
c) To remove myself if I sense or observe any unusual hazard or unsafe condition; or feel unable or unfit to safely continue;
d) To ASSUME all risks arising out of, associated with or related to my participation;
e) To WAIVE any and all claims that I may have now or in the future against the Organization;
f) To freely ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME all such risks and possibility of personal injury, death, property damage, expense and related loss, including loss of income, resulting from my participation in the Activities; and 
g) To FOREVER RELEASE the Organization from any and all liability for any and all claims, demands, actions, damages (including direct, indirect, special and/or consequential), losses, actions, judgments, and costs (including legal fees) (collectively, the “Claims”) which I may have or may in the future, that might arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Activities, even though such Claims may have been caused by any manner whatsoever, including but not limited to, the negligence, gross negligence, negligent rescue, omissions, carelessness, breach of contract and/or breach of any statutory duty of care of the Organization.

  I have read and agree to be bound by paragraphs 3 - 4

Acknowledgement

5. I acknowledge that I have read and understand this agreement, that I have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon myself, my heirs, spouse, children, parents, guardians, next of kin, executors, administrators and legal or personal representatives.

Witness Signature: