WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF RISKS AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT FOR GAA'S 3-ON-3 BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT

I, the participant, parent or guardian of a minor participant, on behalf of myself, heirs, representatives, and assigns hereby make this agreement with Guam Adventist Academy, herein referred to as GAA.

 

In consideration of being permitted to participate in GAA's 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament, I, my heirs, representatives, and assigns, do hereby release, waive, discharge, and covenant not to sue Guam Adventist Academy, the Guam Micronesia Mission of Seventh Day Adventists, the Seventh Day Adventist Churches, their officers, employees, sister organizations, board members, event sponsors, constituents, students, and agents, for liability from all claims, actions, suits, procedures, costs, expenses, including attorney's fees, of known or unknown, present or future personal injury, accidents, or illnesses (including death), and property loss/damages arising from, but not limited to, my participation in GAA's 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament.

 

I acknowledge that my participation is voluntary and carries with it certain inherent risks that cannot be eliminated regardless of the care taken to avoid injuries.  The specific risks vary from one activity to another.  Risks range from minor injuries, such as scratches, bruises, and sprains, major injuries, such as eye injury or loss of sight, joint or back injuries, broken bones, heart attacks, and concussions, to catastrophic injuries, such as paralysis and death.

 

I understand that GAA does not provide medical insurance coverage and that I, as a participant in this tournament, must provide personal medical insurance.  In the case of injury or a medical emergency and the participant, parent, guardian, or next of kin is unable or cannot respond at the time of the emergency, GAA has permission to seek, administer, or have administered whatever first aid or emergency medical deemed necessary for the participant.  It is understood that the participant, parent, or heirs, not GAA, will be responsible for any and all charges for such health care services regardless of whether the participant's medical insurance covers such charges or not. 

 

I certify that to my knowledge there is no medical reason why I cannot safely participate in this tournament and I agree to abide by all GAA policies and applicable regulations.  I have read the previous paragraphs and I know, understand, and appreciate these and other risks that are inherent in a basketball tournament.  I hereby assert that my participation is voluntary and that I knowingly assume all such risks.

 

I further expressly agree that the foregoing waiver and assumption of risks agreement is intended to be broad and inclusive as is permitted by the laws of the territory of Guam and that if any portion thereof is held invalid, it is agreed that the balance shall, notwithstanding, continue in full legal force and effect.

 

I have read this waiver of liability, assumption of risks and indemnity agreement, fully understand its terms, have been given an opportunity to consult with counsel, and understand that I am giving up substantial rights, including my right to sue.  I acknowledge that I am competant and I am signing the agreement freely and voluntarily, and intend by my signature to be a release of liability to the greatest extent permitted by law.

 

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