Assumption of Risk and Complete Release and Waiver of Liability
In consideration of permission to use today and on all future dates, the property, facility and services (Facilities) of Havasu Sk8 Club (HSC), I, the undersigned (Skater or spectator), hereby expressly agree:
1. THAT roller skating is a participation sport and I am fully aware of the risks and hazards involved in or arising from my use or presence upon the facilities. I HEREBY ASSUME ANY AND ALL RISKS INVOLVED IN OR ARISING FROM MY USE OF OR PRESENCE UPON THE FACILITIES, including, “by way of example”, without limitation, the risks of bodily injury and even death resulting from any and all use or wearing of roller skates while walking or skating on any surface, any known or unknown defects on the skating surface or flooring, any falls due to the flooring, any collision between myself and another person or any stationary object and due to the negligent or deliberate act of another person;
2. An inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 exists in any public place where people are present. COVID-19 is an extremely contagious disease that can lead to severe illness and death. By visiting Havasu Sk8 Club Events, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to COVID-19.
3. TO RELEASE HSC and all its successors, assigns, affiliates, officers, directors, employees and agent from, and AGREES NOT TO SUE ANY OR ALL OF THEM on account of or in connection with any claims, causes of action, injuries, damages, cost or expenses arising out of skaters use of or presence upon the facilities, or use of HSC skates or equipment, including but not limited to those claims for bodily injury, whether or not caused by the negligence or other fault of HSC, or skates or other equipment supplied by HSC.
4. THIS RELEASE shall be binding upon my heirs, administrators, executors, assigns and legal representative.
5. TO WAIVE the protection afforded by any statute or law in any jurisdiction whose purpose, substance and/or effect is to provide that a general release shall not extend to claims, material or otherwise, which the person giving the release does not know or suspect to exist at the time of executing the release;
6. I understand that the rink does not provide instruction to skaters except by way of classes that I must register for. Wristguards are encouraged to be worn by all skaters. I further understand that the rink has no obligation to provide safety equipment wrist/ elbow/knee guards or helmets and skate mates.
7. IF I IGNORE THIS AGREEMENT AND FILE SUIT, I WILL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ATTORNEY FEES AND COURT COSTS INCURRED BY HSC.
We reserve the right to refuse admission to anyone not meeting the standards of good taste and to evict persons not following the policies of this rink.
Any photographs, videotapes, recordings, or other records taken while on the skating rink premises may be used for publicity.
Forms valid for the calendar year. A digital or physical signed copy will be kept on file for the year.