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Rocky Mountain Ramblers Association

The RMRA is not covered by any general liability insurance. By signing this form you are agreeing not to sue either the RMRA or any of its members, agents or contractors on behalf of your child as a result of your child participating in any activity organized by the RMRA or its members, even if they were negligent and their negligence resulted in injury or death of your child.

By executing this Release of Liability, Waiver of All Possible Claims and Assumption of Risk form you are assuming both physical and legal risks.

You are advised to seek independent legal advice to completely understand the implications of this form.


Release of Liability, Waiver of All Possible Claims and Assumption of Risk

WARNING:
By signing this form you give up your right to bring a court action to recover compensation for any injury to or death of your minor children.

By signing this form you are assuming both physical and legal risks that have potential financial implications for yourself and/or your family should your children be injured or killed while participating in an Association activity.

I HEREBY ACKNOWLEDGE AND AGREE that:

  1. I have read the Rocky Mountain Ramblers Association (the "RMRA") Outdoor Activities Guide (Oct 2000 edition) that was provided or made available to me with this Participaton of Minor Children form; in particular I have carefully read the following topics of this Guide:
    • Description of outdoor activities offered by the RMRA (the "Activities"); associated Risks and Hazards;
    • RMRA Safety Policies and Guidelines;
    • Participant's Responsibilities; Coordinator's Responsibilities; and
    • Trip Rating System.
  2. The entire content of the RMRA Outdoor Activities Guide (Oct 2000 edition) is incorporated by reference into this Release of Liability, Waiver of All Possible Claims and Assumption of Risk form and becomes part of this document.
  3. The Activities organized by the RMRA have inherent risks and I have full knowledge of the nature and extent of the risks associated with the Activities organized by the RMRA, particulars of which include but are not limited to the risks and hazards outlined in the RMRA Outdoor Activities Guide.
  4. The members of the RMRA acting as the coordinators of the Activities:
    • are not professional leaders, guides or licensed first aid attendants;
    • may not have any outdoor leadership or first aid training or experience; and
    • are not responsible for the safety of my children while participating in any activity.
  5. Other members participating in the Activities are not responsible for the safety of my children.
  6. My children could suffer serious physical injury or even death as a result of participating in the Activities organized by the RMRA.
  7. This Release of Liability, Waiver of All Possible Claims and Assumption of Risk form:
    • applies to all Activities in which my children participate whether occurring in the near or distant future;
    • only has to be signed once a year;
    • need not be brought to my attention each time my children participate in the Activities in order to be effective; and
    • does not have to be signed for each and every Activity in which my children may participate.
  8. The RMRA will not permit my children to participate in any Activities unless I sign this Release of Liability, Waiver of All Possible Claims and Assumption of Risk form.
  9. This Release of Liability, Waiver of All Possible Claims and Assumption of Risk shall be governed by the laws of the Province of Alberta.

Release and Waiver of Liability for Minor Children

In consideration of my minor child or children (hereinafter referred to as "my children") being able to accompany me or a Responsible Member in the Activities organized or sponsored by the RMRA I acknowledge and agree as follows:


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