To participate in the tournament for which you are registering (the “Tournament”), you must agree to this Waiver and Release of Liability (this “Agreement”). This Agreement is entered into by and between you (“Participant,” “I,” “you,” “your”) and The Cutting Edges - Vancouver's LGBTQ+ Hockey Association (“CE”), and is a legally binding contract between you and CE.

For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency of which is hereby acknowledged, the parties agree as follows:

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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TERMS CAREFULLY. BY ACCEPTING THIS AGREEMENT, EITHER BY CLICKING A BOX INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE, PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM, OR OTHERWISE AFFIRMATIVELY INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT, YOU AGREE THAT YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THIS AGREEMENT, AND AS A CONDITION TO PARTICIPATING IN THE PROGRAM, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THIS AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE WITH THIS AGREEMENT, THEN YOU DO NOT HAVE OUR PERMISSION AND MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE TOURNAMENT.

I hereby acknowledge that participation in activities organized by The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association involves certain inherent risks, including but not limited to the risk of injury. In consideration of being allowed to participate in such activities, I agree to the following terms and conditions:

1. I will adhere to all rules, regulations, and codes of conduct set forth by The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association and the league, and I understand that failure to do so may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to suspension or expulsion from participation.

2. I acknowledge that injuries are a potential risk associated with participation in hockey activities, and I accept full responsibility for any injuries sustained during such activities. I understand that The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association does not provide reimbursement for any fees or expenses incurred as a result of injury.

3. I agree to return all equipment and jerseys provided to me by The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association in the same condition as when received, normal wear and tear excepted. I understand that I will be responsible for the cost of any equipment or jerseys that are not returned or are returned damaged.

4. I hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association, its officers, directors, employees, agents, and volunteers from any and all liability, claims, demands, actions, and causes of action whatsoever arising out of or related to any loss, damage, or injury, including death, that may be sustained by me or any property belonging to me while participating in activities organized by The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association.

5. I understand that my participation in activities organized by The Cutting Edges - Vancouver LGBTQ+ Hockey Association is contingent upon my payment of all fees owed to the club, either in full or in accordance with an agreed-upon payment plan. Failure to fulfill payment obligations may result in my suspension or termination of participation.

I have read this waiver and fully understand its terms. I understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue, and I acknowledge that I am signing this waiver freely and voluntarily. I further certify that I am at least 19 years of age.