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RELEASE AGREEMENT
TO: THE CITY OF PENTICTON and its councillors, officers, employees, agents, representatives, volunteers, independent contractors, subcontractors, successors and assigns and all event organizers, course workers, officials, participants, sponsors, promoters and advertisers (hereinafter collectively referred to as the “Releasees”)
DEFINITION
In this Release Agreement the term "Special Events" shall include all activities organized, conducted, promoted or sponsored by the Releasees and shall include, but not limited to, races, competitions, demonstrations and other such events or activities.
ASSUMPTION OF RISKS
I am aware that skiing, snowboarding and participating in Special Events involve many inherent risks, dangers and hazards including, but not limited to: boarding, riding and disembarking temporary structures, climbing and descending stairs and ladders; changing weather conditions; exposed rock, earth, ice, or other natural objects; trees, tree stumps; the condition of snow or ice on or beneath the snow surface; changes or variation in the terrain used for skiing, snowboarding and Special Events which may create blind spots or areas of reduced visibility; changes or variations in the snow surface or subsurface, including changes due to man- made or artificial snow; variable and difficult snow conditions; exposed holes in the snow pack; impact or collision with structures, fences, rails, boxes and other terrain park features, snow making equipment, snow grooming equipment, vehicles, equipment, structures, or objects or equipment used in connection with skiing, snowboarding and Special Events; lamp posts, bollards, power pedestals, curbs, temporary railings; artificial lighting, variable lighting; fatigue, stress, dehydration, exertion, and lack of fitness; infectious disease contracted through viruses, bacteria, parasites, and fungi which may be transmitted through direct or indirect contact; loss of balance; slips, trips and falls; impact or collision with other skiers, racers, spectators, participants, competitors or course officials; failure to ski or snowboard safely or within one's own ability or within designated areas; negligence of other skiers, snowboarders, racers, spectators, participants, competitors or course officials; negligent first aid; 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 OR WARN ME OF THE RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS OF PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL EVENTS.
I am also aware that the risks, dangers and hazards referred to above exist throughout the area used for skiing, snowboarding and Special Events and that many are unmarked. I FREELY ACCEPT AND FULLY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, DANGERS AND HAZARDS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF PERSONAL INJURY, DEATH, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND LOSS RESULTING THEREFROM.
