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The New West Hockey League

Release of liability, waiver of claims, assumption of risks.

BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE OR CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY

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This is a binding legal agreement. As a Participant in the programs, activities, tournaments, and events of The New West Hockey League, the undersigned acknowledges and agrees to the following terms.

Disclaimer

The New West Hockey League, its Managers, Directors, Officers, Members, Employees, Coaches, Volunteers, Officials, Timekeepers, Participants, Clubs, Agents, Sponsors, owners/operators of the facility, and representatives of The New West Hockey League are not responsible for any injury, damage or loss of any kind suffered by a Participant during, or as a result of, any program, tournament, game, hockey school, practice, activity or event, caused in any manner whatsoever including, but not limited to, the negligence of The New West Hockey League and its participants.

Description of Risks

In consideration of my participation in such programs, activities and events, I hereby acknowledge that I am aware of the risks and hazards associated with or related to ice hockey. The risks and hazards of ice hockey include, but are not limited to, injuries from:

  • Exerting and stretching various muscle groups;
  • Vigorous physical exertion, rapid movements and quick turns and stops on the ice;
  • Strenuous cardiovascular workouts;
  • Collisions with the hockey boards, goalie nets, ice, other players, and Officials;
  • Being struck by hockey sticks, pucks, and skates.
  • Physical contact with other participants, resulting in injuries to the eyes, teeth, face, head and other parts of the body, bruises, sprains, cuts, scrapes, breaks, dislocations and spinal cord injuries which may render me permanently paralyzed;
  • Variations in ice surface;
  • Travel to and from competitive events and associated non-competitive events which are an integral part of The New West Hockey Leagues activities.

Furthermore, I am aware:

  • That injuries sustained in ice hockey can be severe;
  • That The New West Hockey League is a Non-contact league. It is understood and accepted that body contact will occur and that some body contact is purely accidental. Nevertheless, all players are responsible for their own actions. Body checking is strictly prohibited.
  • That I may experience anxiety while challenging myself during the activities;
  • All players must wear CSA Approved Equipment.  Mandatory Equipment includes; skates, shin pads, socks, protective pants, elbow pads, hockey gloves, jersey, helmet with chin strap.  Shoulder Pads, Visor or Cage and Neck Guards are not mandatory, however the choice not to wear these items may result in injury or death and the participant waives and releases the New West Hockey League from any liability in the event of an injury or accident.
  • That despite the rules in place, violations and or accidents will occur and may result in injury; and
  • That my risk of injury increases as I become fatigued.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of The New West Hockey League allowing me to participate, I agree:

  1. To assume all risks arising out of, associated with, or related to my participation;
  2. To be solely responsible for any injury, loss or damage that I might sustain while participating; and
  3. To release The New West Hockey League from liability for any and all claims, demands, actions and costs including, but not limited to, breach of contract, breach of statutory duty of care or breach of the occupiers’ liability act, that might arise out of my participating, even though such risks, injuries, loss, damage, claims, demands, actions or costs may have been caused by the negligence of The New West Hockey League.
  4. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE NEW WEST HOCKEY LEAGUE from any and all liability for any damage to property of or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my use of or presence on the facilities or travel beyond The New West Hockey League Facilities but not limited to Flames Community Arenas, TRICO, Great Plains Arena, Southland Leisure and Calgary East Twin Arenas.
  5. This Release Agreement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, in the event of my death or incapacity;
  6. This Release Agreement and any rights, duties and obligations as between the parties to this Release Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted solely in accordance with the laws of the Province of Alberta and no other jurisdiction; and
  7. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of Alberta, and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of Alberta.

In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by The New West Hockey League with respect to the safety of ice hockey other than what is set forth in this Agreement

Acknowledgment

You expressly acknowledge that you have read this agreement and understand the rights, obligations, terms and conditions set forth herein. By signing this document, you acknowledge that you, the registered participant, expressly consent to be bound by its terms and conditions and grant to The New West Hockey League the rights set forth herein. You acknowledge that you are at least 19 years old, have read and understand this agreement and are aware that by signing this agreement you are waiving certain legal rights. You have executed this agreement voluntarily, and that this agreement is to be binding upon yourself, your heirs, executors, administrators and representatives.

I understand that The New West Hockey League and any of its Tournaments may be photographed, filmed, or recorded and I consent to allow my photograph, audio or video likeness to be used for any purpose by The New West Hockey League or any of its agents, officials, servants, contractors, representatives, successors, or assigns, including marketing materials.

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