RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS,
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
(hereinafter referred to as the "Release Agreement")
BY SIGNING THIS DOCUMENT YOU WILL WAIVE OR GIVE UP CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS,
INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO SUE FOR NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT OR
CLAIM COMPENSATION FOLLOWING AN ACCIDENT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

TO: BC Cancer Foundation, BC Cancer, Glotman Simpson Cycling Club, Glotman Simpson Consulting Engineers, and their respective directors, trustees, officers, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, sponsors, cooperating organizations, successors and assigns (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Releasees").

ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware that participating in the Capilano Volkswagen Cypress Challenge presented by Glotman Simpson Cycling (the "Event") involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: equipment or bike malfunction, failure or damage; improper use of equipment or bike; the effects of weather; falling from bike; contact with other bikes, vehicles, pedestrians, structures or natural features; limited access to and/or delay of medical attention; and exposure to infectious diseases; and I assert that my participation in the Event is voluntary. 
I am aware that participating in the Event can result in negligence or failure to act safely or within one's own ability or to stay within designated areas; negligence of other persons; and NEGLIGENCE (INCLUDING GROSS NEGLIGENCE) ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE.
I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPRAINS, FRACTURES, TORN OR STRAINED MUSCLES, CONCUSSIONS, CONTUSIONS, OTHER INJURIES, OR DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.

I acknowledge the following:
- I will hydrate sufficiently prior to the Event and hydrate regularly during the Event;
- Each participant will complete the Event based on personal preference and capability (pace, cadence, aerobic threshold);
- Each participant is responsible for continuously monitoring exertion during the Event

I pledge to do the following in support of my participation in the Event:
- Follow all directions of the provincial and federal governments and public health officers;  
- Exercise generally accepted movement when cycling on streets, roadways, bike paths and bike lanes; 
- Consult with a physician before training or participating in the Event;
- Will not wear headphones; 
- Will not use a cell phone, or other personal communication device, during the Event in such a way as to endanger oneself or other participants or persons; 
- Review and agree to the contents of this waiver for the Event

Furthermore, by submitting any photo or other materials (Materials) to the Releasees in connection with the Event, I agree that any Materials submitted (i) are original to me and that I have obtained all necessary rights to the Materials for the purposes of submitting such Materials and (ii) do not contain any reference or likeness of any identifiable third parties, unless consent has been obtained from all such individuals. In addition, by submitting Materials, I (i) hereby grant the Releasees the irrevocable and perpetual right to use my name and the Materials in whole or in part in any media and manner, including the Internet and social media, for advertising and promotion of the Event or any other lawful purpose, and (ii) waive all moral rights in and to the Materials in favour of the Releasees.

I understand that all donations, and registrations fees, processed by BC Cancer Foundation are non-refundable and non-transferable.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT
In consideration of the Releasees permitting my participation in the Event, I hereby agree as follows:
1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against THE RELEASEES, and TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury including death that I may suffer, or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my participation in the Event DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES THE FAILURE ON PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS REFERRED TO ABOVE;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any damage to the property of or personal injury to any third party, resulting from my participation in the Event;

3. 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;
4. 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 British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and
5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within British Columbia, and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of British Columbia.

In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying upon any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of the Event other than what is set forth in this Agreement.

I REPRESENT AND WARRANT THAT I WILL BE AT LEAST 17 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF THE EVENT.

IF I AM UNDER THE AGE OF 19, I HAVE RELIED ON THE ADVICE AND GUIDANCE OF MY PARENT OR GUARDIAN IN ASSESSING THE RISKS OF MY PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT, AND I UNDERSTAND I MUST HAVE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN ACCOMPANY ME IN THE EVENT AS A FELLOW, REGISTERED PARTICIPANT.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS RELEASE AGREEMENT AND I AM AWARE THAT BY SIGNING THIS AGREEMENT I AM WAIVING CERTAIN LEGAL RIGHTS THAT I OR MY HEIRS, NEXT OF KIN, EXECUTORS, ADMINISTRATORS, ASSIGNS AND REPRESENTATIVES MAY HAVE AGAINST THE RELEASEES.

CYCLING BC - RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

(hereinafter referred to as the “Release Agreement”)

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

PLEASE READ CAREFULLY!

TO: Cycling British Columbia (“Cycling BC”) and all owners or occupiers of venues or premises where Cycling Activities (as defined herein) take place, and their respective directors, officers, members, employees, instructors, guides, volunteers, officials, course workers, first aid attendants, agents, representatives, independent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sponsors, successors and assigns (all of whom are hereinafter collectively referred as “the Releasees”)

DEFINITION: In this Release Agreement the term “Cycling Activities” shall include all activities, events, competitions, training rides, tours, programs, workshops, lessons, clinics or other related services, including cross-country, downhill, velodrome (track), Bicycle-motocross (BMX), trials, cyclo-cross or road cycling, which are organized, provided, arranged, conducted, sponsored, promoted or authorized by or connected with the Releasees.

SAFETY: I have been advised to wear an approved helmet while participating in Cycling Activities, and to comply with all applicable municipal and provincial highway laws and regulations. I recognize that serious head injury or death can result even when a helmet is worn.

ASSUMPTION OF RISKS: I am aware that participation in Cycling Activities involves many risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: changing weather conditions; mechanical failure of bicycles; falls; loss of balance; high speed descents; difficulty or inability to control one’s speed and direction; rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills and inclines; extreme variation in cycling terrain including steep or slippery sections, trees, roots, tree stumps, logs, cliffs, rocks, rock drops, loose gravel, holes, depressions, streams and creeks; constructed features such as bridges, ramps, ladders, bumps, berms, jumps, and drops; collisions with natural and constructed objects, other participants, vehicles, pedestrians, spectators and officials; encounters with domestic or wild animals; negligence of other persons; and NEGLIGENCE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO TAKE REASONABLE STEPS TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF CYCLING ACTIVITIES. I AM AWARE OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH CYCLING ACTIVITIES AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.

RELEASE OF LIABILITY, WAIVER OF CLAIMS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

In consideration of the RELEASEES agreeing to my participation in Cycling Activities either as a member of Cycling BC or as a competitor, course worker, official, volunteer, event organizer, guest or member of the media, I hereby agree as follows:

1. TO WAIVE ANY AND ALL CLAIMS that I have or may in the future have against the RELEASEES AND TO RELEASE THE RELEASEES from any and all liability for any injury, loss, damage or expense, including death, that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer, as a result of my participation in Cycling Activities, DUE TO ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF

CONTRACT, OR BREACH OF ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER DUTY OF CARE, INCLUDING ANY DUTY OF CARE OWED UNDER THE OCCUPIERS LIABILITY ACT, R.S.B.C. 1996, c. 337 ON THE PART OF

THE RELEASEES. I UNDERSTAND THAT NEGLIGENCE INCLUDES FAILURE ON THE PART OF THE RELEASEES TO SAFEGUARD OR PROTECT ME FROM THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF

PARTICIPATING IN CYCLING ACTIVITIES REFERRED TO ABOVE;

2. TO HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFY THE RELEASEES for any and all liability for any property damage, loss or personal injury to any third party resulting from my participation in Cycling Activities;

3. 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;

4. 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 British Columbia and no other jurisdiction; and

5. Any litigation involving the parties to this Release Agreement shall be brought solely within the Province of British Columbia and shall be within the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of the Province of British Columbia.

In entering into this Release Agreement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the Releasees with respect to the safety of Cycling Activities, other than what is set forth in this Release Agreement.

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