I hereby acknowledge that my participation in Bowers Center for Sports, Fitness and Well-being Usage (the “Activity”), an activity/event, at Elizabethtown College (the “College”), during the Fall/Spring/Summer semester, is voluntary and that my participation in the Activity is a courtesy extended by the College.
RECOGNITION OF AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS. I acknowledge that I am fully aware of and accept all risks, known and otherwise, related to the Activity, including but not limited to the risk of personal injury, up to and including death, all other risks to my health, safety, well-being, and property. I also acknowledge that participation in the Activity may exacerbate any medical condition, diagnosed or otherwise, that I have. Despite these risks, known and unknown, I choose to participate in the Activity. To the best of my knowledge, information and belief, I am able to fully participate in the Activity. I acknowledge that the College has recommended that I consult with a licensed physician, and follow that physician’s advice, before participating or continuing to participate in the Activity.
PROMISE TO BEHAVE RESPONSIBLY. In consideration of the permission granted to me by the College to participate in the Activity, I will conduct myself in a responsible, reasonable, manner at all times, including by complying with the Student Handbook at all times. Further, I understand that College may disallow me to participate in the Activity if my behavior does not comply with the standards of conduct required by the College. I agree that any money paid or costs incurred to participate in the Activity will be forfeited if the College disallows me to participate in the Activity.
INJURY OR ILLNESS. I understand that I am responsible for my health and promise not to participate in the Activity if I am injured or do not feel well. I also promise to seek immediate medical attention if, during the course of any activity related to the Activity, I become injured or feel unwell. I understand and agree that the College may not have medical personnel for each game, competition, or other event related to the Activity. I grant permission to the College to authorize emergency medical treatment, if needed, and in the event that I am unable to consent to such treatment. I agree that the College assumes no responsibility for any injury or illness resulting from any authorized medical treatment. I represent that I have health insurance and promise that if I become injured or ill as a result of my voluntary participation in the Activity, I will submit all medical bills and related costs to my health insurer.
RELEASE AND INDEMNIFICATION. For myself and any person who may claim through me or in my stead, and in exchange for and in consideration of the College allowing me to participate in the Activity, I assume all risks, known or otherwise, of injury associated with the Activity and any related activities. I agree to release, hold harmless, and indemnify the College, its Board of Trustees, officers, agents, administrators, employees, and independent contractors from any and all liability, actions, causes of action, claims or demands of any nature whatsoever, including without limitation negligence, that may result from my participation in the Activity, including travel or any other related activity.