ROLAND PARK SWIMMING POOL, INC.

5021 Lawndale Avenue

P.O. Box 5608

Baltimore, Maryland 21210-0608

TRIATHLON LIABILITY WAIVER

WARNING: READ CAREFULLY.  THIS AGREEMENT INCLUDES A RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS AND DEPRIVES YOU OF THE RIGHT TO SUE ROLAND PARK SWIMMING POOL, INC., a Maryland corporation (the “Pool”) AND OTHER PARTIES.  DO NOT SIGN THIS AGREEMENT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ IT IN ITS ENTIRETY.  SEEK THE ADVICE OF LEGAL COUNSEL IF YOU ARE UNSURE OF ITS EFFECT.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISK, AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT

IN CONSIDERATION of the Pool allowing me to participate in any permitted event (the “Event” as either a member of the Pool or through the authorization  of a single event license; I, for myself, and on behalf of my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, hereby agree to and make the following contractual representations pursuant to this Waiver and Release of Liability, Assumption of Risk, and Indemnity Agreement (the “Agreement”).

1. I hereby represent that (i) I am in good health and in proper physical condition to participate in the Event; and (ii) I am not under the influence of alcohol or any illicit or prescription drugs which would in any way impair my ability to safely participate in the Event. I agree that it is my sole responsibility to determine whether I am sufficiently fit and healthy enough to participate in the Event.
2. I understand and acknowledge the physical and mental rigors associated with triathlon, duathlon, or other multi-sport events, and realize that running, bicycling, swimming, and other portions of such Events are inherently dangerous and represent an extreme test of a person’s physical and mental limits. I understand that participation involves risks and dangers which include, without limitation, the potential for serious bodily injury, sickness and disease, permanent disability, paralysis and loss of life; loss of or damage to equipment, or property; exposure to extreme conditions and circumstances; accidents, contact, or collision with other participants, spectators, vehicles, or other natural or manmade objects; dangers arising from adverse weather conditions; imperfect course conditions; water, road, and surface hazards; equipment failure; inadequate safety measures; participants of varying skill levels; situations beyond the immediate control of the persons organizing the Event (the “Event Organizers”); and other undefined risks and dangers which may not be readily foreseeable or are presently unknown (“Risks”).  I understand that these Risks may be caused in whole or in part by my own actions or inactions, the actions or inactions of others participating in the Event, or the acts, inaction, or negligence of the Released Parties defined below, and I hereby expressly assume all such Risks and responsibility for any damages, liabilities, losses, or expenses which I incur as a result of my participation in the Event.
3. I agree to be familiar with and to abide by the Rules and Regulations established for the Event, including the Prohibited List of substances published in the Guide to Prohibited Substances and Prohibited Methods of Doping adopted by the United States Anti-Doping Agency, a copy of which is available at registration for the Event and at <https://www.usada.org/athletes/substances/prohibited-list/athlete-guide-to-the-2020-prohibited-list/ – Bing>. I also accept sole responsibility for my own conduct and actions while participating in the Event, and the condition and adequacy of my equipment.
4. I hereby Release, Waive and Covenant Not to Sue, and further agree to Indemnify, Defend and Hold Harmless the following parties: the Pool, the members of its Board of Directors, the members of the Pool, the Event Organizers, other participants in the Event, venues and property owners upon which the Event takes place, law enforcement agencies and other entities providing support for the Event, and each of their respective parent, subsidiary and affiliated companies, officers, directors, partners, shareholders, members, agents, employees, and volunteers (individually and collectively, the “Released Parties”), with respect to any liability, claim, demand, cause of action, damage, loss or expense (including court costs and reasonable attorney’s fees) of any kind (“Liability”) which may arise out of, result from, or relate to my participation in the Event, including claims for Liability caused in whole or in part by the negligence of the Released Parties. If, despite this Agreement, I, or anyone on my behalf, makes a claim for Liability against any of the Released Parties, I will indemnify, defend and hold harmless each of the Released Parties from any such Liability which any may be incurred as the result of such claim.
5. All matters within this waiver shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the substantive laws of the State of Maryland. I hereby represent that I have read this Agreement carefully, understand its terms and conditions, acknowledge that I will be giving up substantial legal rights by signing it (including the rights of the minor, my spouse, children, parents, guardians, heirs and next of kin, and any legal and personal representatives, executors, administrators, successors and assigns), acknowledge that I have signed this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without any inducement, assurance, or guarantee, and intend for my signature to serve as confirmation of my complete and unconditional acceptance of the provisions of this Agreement.  This Agreement represents the complete understanding between the parties regarding these issues and no oral representations, statements or inducements have been made apart from this Agreement.  If any provision of this Agreement is held to be unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision shall be deemed severable from this Agreement and shall not affect the validity and enforceability of any remaining provision.  The grammatical singular shall include the plural and vice-versa.  Each grammatical gender shall include each other gender.