ONTARIO LACROSSE ASSOCIATION - BOX - UNDER 18 YEARS
SECTION 1 - MEMBERSHIP CONSENT
1. RESIDENCE CLAUSE: (Applicable to Junior and Minor Box only)
I have been a resident of the above town and province since January 1of this year. I agree to play for the above club until released. I am aware that if I play for any other club without release (or permission) I am liable to suspension from Lacrosse; and that if I play for any team or league outside Canada without permission of the O.L.A. and C.L.A. I will be automatically suspended for 12 months commencing on the date of my application for re-instatement. I agree to abide by O.L.A. and C.L.A. regulations and rulings.
2. CODE OF CONDUCT CLAUSE:
I understand the participation by all members and their Parents and/or Guardians is governed by the O.L.A. Constitution and Bylaws, which includes a code of Conduct provision. I agree to conduct myself in accordance with this Code of Conduct.
3. PHOTO RELEASE:
For publicity and promotional purposes, I authorize the Ontario Lacrosse Association to take and publish photographs and/or video of me or my child participating in its program.
4. INFORMATION PRIVACY CLAUSE:
I understand that all information collected on this registration certificate is protected by the Ontario Lacrosse Association Information Privacy Policy.
5. ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION:
I consent to receive emails and other electronic communications from the OLA and/or its member clubs.
6. NOTICE OF AMATEUR STATUS:
The Canadian Lacrosse Association and all its member organizations agree and confirm that lacrosse in Canada is an amateur sport and that Junior aged players (21 and under) may not be remunerated for playing lacrosse. Disciplinary action or sanctions apply as per the CLA Operations Manual.
SECTION 2 - ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY
For Participants Under the Age of Majority in the Province or Territory in which the Athletic Activities are Provided by the Organization
WARNING: THIS AGREEMENT WILL AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS, READ IT CAREFULLY!
The Parent/Guardian Must Read and Understand this Waiver Prior to the Minor Participating in Athletic Activities
The following waiver of all claims, release from all liability, assumption of all risks and other terms of this agreement are entered into by me on behalf of the Minor Participant (the "Minor") with and for the benefit of: ONTARIO LACROSSE ASSOCIATION its directors, officers, employees, volunteers, coaches, officials, business operators, agents and site property owners or Occupiers (the "Organization"). Occupiers is defined in accordance with the definition of Occupiers contained in the Occupiers Liability legislation applicable to the Province or Territory in which the Athletic Activities are provided by the Organization.
1. I am the Parent/Guardian of the Minor and am executing this waiver on behalf of the Minor in my capacity as Parent/Guardian and with the intent that this waiver be binding on myself and the Minor for all legal purposes.
2. "Athletic Activities" includes but is not limited to contact and non-contact sports, fitness activities, personal training instruction and activities, use of facilities, and fitness programs and services provided to the Minor by the Organization.
3. I am aware that there are inherent and significant risks ("Risks") associated with the participation in Athletic Activities. I am aware the those Risks include but are not limited to the potential for serious personal injury caused by any event or any condition of the facility or equipment where Athletic Activities are provided by the Organization, and health risks such as transient light-headedness, fainting, abnormal blood pressure, chest discomfort, muscle cramps or soreness, and nausea. I understand the Risks are relative to the Minor's state of fitness and health (physical, mental and emotional), and to the awareness, care and skill with which the Minor conducts him or herself while participating in Athletic Activities.
4. I freely accept and fully assume all responsibility for all Risks and possibilities of personal injury, death, property damage or loss resulting from the Minor's participation in Athletic Activities. I agree that although the Organization has taken steps to reduce the Risks and increase safety of the Athletic Activities, it is not possible for the Organization to make the Athletic Activities completely safe. I accept these Risks and agree to the terms of this waiver even if the Organization is found to be negligent or in breach of any duty of care or any obligation to me or the Minor in the Minor's participation in Athletic Activities.
5. I acknowledge on behalf of the Minor the Minor's obligation to immediately inform the nearest employee or others of the Organization if he or she feels any pain, discomfort, fatigue or other symptoms that he or she may suffer during and immediately after his or her participation in Athletic Activities. I understand the Minor may stop participation at any time, and may be requested to stop by an employee or others of the Organization who observes any symptoms of distress or abnormal response.
6. In addition to consideration given to the Organization for the Minor's participation in Athletic Activities, I and my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns, as well as the Minor and his or her heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators and assigns(collectively our "Legal Representatives"), agree:
a. to waive all claims that I or the Minor have or may have in the future against the Organization;
b. to release and forever discharge the Organization from all liability for all personal injury, death, property damage, or loss resulting from the Minor's participation in the Fitness Activities due to any cause, including but not limited to negligence (failure to use such care as a reasonably prudent and careful person would use under similar circumstances), breach of any duty imposed by law, breach of contract or mistake or error of judgment of the Organization; and
c. to be liable for and to hold harmless and indemnify the Organization from all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs demands including court costs and costs on a solicitor and own client basis, and liabilities of whatsoever nature or kind arising out of or in any way connected with the Minor's participation in Athletic Activities.
7. I agree that this waiver and all terms contained within are governed exclusively by the laws of the Province or Territory of Canada in which the Athletics Activities are provided to me by the Organization. I hereby irrevocably submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that Province or Territory. Any litigation to enforce this waiver must be instituted in the Province or Territory in which the Athletic Activities are provided by the Organization.
8. Should I require a Criminal Record Check (CRC) and/or an OLA Offense Declaration Form under the OLA Criminal Record Check Policy, I confirm I have submitted this document to the club for the current season.
9. I confirm that I have had sufficient time to read and understand each term in this waiver in its entirety, and have agreed to the terms freely and voluntarily. I understand that this waiver is binding on myself as Parent/Guardian, the Minor and our Legal Representatives.