Completion of this release is a prerequisite to participation in the above referenced program. This release essentially says the student named above will participate in the above referenced program, which involves inherent risks to participants. If he/she is hurt, injured, loses life, or incurs property damage, you (e.g., student, parents, heirs) will not make a claim against or sue the Manhattan Beach Unified School District (District), its Board of Education, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents, or expect them to be responsible or pay for any damages. You understand that if you wish to discuss any of the terms contained in this agreement, you may contact the District Office at (310) 318 -7345 X5944.
ASSUMPTION OF RISK
We, the undersigned, understand and acknowledge that we have voluntarily chosen to participate in the above referenced program and my child’s participation is done at his/her own risk. We know and fully understand that any physical education activity, including, but not limited to the class/activity described above, involves numerous risks, dangers, and hazards, both known and unknown, where serious accidents can occur, participants can sustain physical injuries, damage to their property, and even sustain loss of life. Regardless of whether the athletic activity involves physical contact or not, all athletic activities and sports have inherent risks of injury which are inseparable from the activity and cannot be entirely eliminated regardless of the care taken by players, instructors, coaches, trainers, or other staff. Furthermore, w e understand that while the school district may establish certain requirements in implementing this program, neither the District, nor its schools, are responsible for the quality or conditions of instruction involved with this program in that it involves physical activities which are off school district premises and are not organized or supervised by the school district. We recognize the importance of following instructions regarding proper technique, training, and other established safety rules, guidelines and regulations. We acknowledge and willingly assume all risks and hazards of potential injury and death and property damage which may arise out of participation in this program and agree to abide by all rules and regulations governing this class/activity.
HOLD HARMLESS, INDEMNITY, AND RELEASE
In consideration for t h e M a n h a t t a n B e a c h U n i f i e d S c h o o l District allowing the above-named student to participate in this program, w e voluntarily agree here and forever, to the maximum extent permitted by law, for my child, myself, my family, heirs, personal representative(s), and/or assigns, to release, waive, discharge, defend, indemnify, and hold harmless Manhattan Beach Unified School District, its Board of Ed u ca t io n , officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any and all claims of liability, demands, actions, or causes of action of any sort, present or future, on account of personal injury, or illness, or death, or damage to personal property, arising out of their negligence, or any other act or omission in any way connected with my student's participation in this program. We also expressly agree to release and discharge the Manhattan Beach Unified School District, its Board of Education, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents from any act or omission of negligence in rendering or failing to render any type of emergency or medical services. We understand that by agreeing to this clause, we are releasing claims and giving up substantial rights, including our right to sue, and are doing so voluntarily. No representations, statements, or inducements, oral or written, apart from the foregoing written statement, have been made. As parent/legal guardian of the student/participant under 18 years of age, I have read and voluntarily agree that my child may participate in this program, and I sign this release on his/her behalf. In signing this document, I fully recognize and understand that if my child is hurt, dies, or his/her property is damaged, I am giving up the student’s right and the rights of the parents/guardians and heirs to make a claim or file a lawsuit against the District, its Board of Ed u ca tio n , officers, employees, volunteers, and agents. WE, THE UNDERSIGNED, HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS DOCUMENT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS. WE FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT WE ARE ASSUMING ALL RISKS INHERENT IN THIS PROGRAM. WE VOLUNTARILY SIGN OUR N A M E AS EVIDENCE OF OUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE ABOVE PROVISIONS, PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, AND ANY FIELD TRIP OR EXCURSION ASSOCIATED WITH IT.