I
hereby affirm that I have been thoroughly informed of the risk involved with
any open water swimming activity. I am aware of the prerequisite skill level
and or equivalent swimming experience necessary to participate in the Event,
and I stipulate that I meet these requirements. I understand that open water
swimming may involve inherent risks, including but not limited to river life
injuries, drowning or accidents. I specifically understand that I will follow
the course of the Island swim and follow any instruction from the safety team
on the water whether they be the boat crew, kayakers, paddleboarders or jet ski
safety teams.
I
understand and agree that neither the Organisers of this Event nor the sponsors
of the event, nor any of their respective officers, agents, or volunteers
(hereinafter referred to as “Released Parties”) may be held liable or
responsible in any way for any injury, death, or other damages to myself, my
family heirs or assigns that may occur as a result of my participation in the
event or as a result of the negligence of any party, including the Released
Parties, whether passive or active.
In
consideration of being allowed to participate in the event, I hereby personally
assume all risks in connection with it, for any harm, injury, or damage that
may befall me while I am participating in the event, including all risks
connected therewith, whether foreseen or unforeseen.
I
understand that any swimming activities are physically strenuous and that I
will be exerting myself during the event, I expressly assume the risk of any
and all injuries, and I will not hold the Released Parties responsible if I am
injured as a result of heart attack, panic, drowning or any other cause of
injury or death not specifically stated herein.
I
release and grant full and unencumbered rights to the Released Parties the use
of my filmed/digitised/videotaped/recorded image including any edited, revised,
or modified versions thereof, as well as my name, voice and/or likeness, for
purposes of promotion and advertising.
I
understand that all the terms herein are contractual, they are not a mere
recital, and my entering online is done of my own free act and in so doing, I
waive my legal rights to sue.
I
state that I am of lawful age and legally competent to make an online entry, or
that I have the written consent of my parent or legal guardian to engage in the
event under the conditions of this waiver as stipulated by their entering on my
behalf.
It
is my intention to exempt and release all the Released Parties as defined
herein, from all liability whatsoever for personal injury, property damage or
wrongful death however caused, including but not limited to the negligence of
the Released Parties, whether passive or active.
By
completing my online entry, I HAVE FULLY INFORMED MYSELF OF THE CONTENTS OF
THIS LIABILITY RELEASE AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK BY READING IT.
