TO: The Mission to Seafarers in the Diocese of New Westminster and affiliated societies and associations, and each of their respective directors, officers, employees, members, volunteers, agents, independent contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, sponsors, successors, assigns and representatives (all of whom are hereinafter referred to as "the Releasees").
DEFINITION: In this Release Agreement the term "Cycling Activities" shall include all cycling related activities, events and services provided, arranged, organized, conducted, sponsored or authorized by the Releasees and shall include, but is not limited to, the use of bicycles for the Cycling for Seafarers Event (the “Event”), and other such activities, events and services in any way connected with or related to these activities.
SAFETY I have been advised to wear an approved helmet (e.g. CSA, CPSC, Snell, etc.) 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, which may cause the cycling surface to become slippery; weather conditions which may result in heatstroke, sunstroke, or hypothermia; mechanical failure of bicycles or other equipment; loss of balance; falls; difficulty or inability to control one’s speed and direction; high speed descents; rapid or uncontrolled acceleration on hills; extreme variation or changes in the cycling surface including steep surfaces, railway tracks, potholes, curbs, tree branches, rocks, and loose gravel; impact or collision with natural or constructed objects, pedestrians, motor vehicles or other cyclists; encounters with domestic or wild animals; failing to cycle safely or within one's own ability; strenuous physical exertion and physical contact with other participants while cycling including negligence on the part of other participants; 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 AS SET OUT ABOVE AND I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DISABILITIY, PARALYSIS, 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, and permitting my use of their services, equipment and other facilities, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows: