The undersigned hereby makes the following representations: (i) that the undersigned understands that the sport of curling is played on ice and requires physical fitness; (ii) that the undersigned possesses such physical fitness; and (iii) that the undersigned understands that the risks of participating in any curling activity could involve serious injury or death.
In consideration of being allowed access to the Ice House (as defined below) as a participant in any curling activity in the Ice House, I, the undersigned, for myself and my estate, successors, heirs, beneficiaries, administrators, trustees, representatives, and attorneys do hereby remise, release, acquit, and forever discharge (i) the Pittsburgh Curling Club, a Pennsylvania 501(c)3 Charitable Corporation (the “Club”); (ii) the Grand National Curling Club, (“GNCC”); (iii) the (USCA) United States Curling Association; (iv) the respective successors and assigns or each of the Club, GNCC and USCA; (v) the respective employees, officers, and directors, but only while acting in their capacity as such, of each of the Club, GNCC and USCA (collectively, the “Releasees”) from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, and liabilities, both in law and equity for damages and any court costs and legal expenses and fees associated therewith in respect of physical, mental, and bodily injury occurring to me while participating in any curling activity in the Ice House prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below); provided, however, that in the event such injury was caused, in whole or in part, by the willful, intentional reckless, or grossly negligent action or failure to take action of any Releasee, such Releasee shall not be so remised, released, acquitted, or discharged hereby; and provided, further, that nothing herein shall be deemed to limit or exclude any action, cause of action, claim, demand, liability, payment, reimbursement, other benefit, or any court costs or legal expenses and fees that I or my estate, successors, heirs, beneficiaries, administrators, trustees, representatives, or attorneys might have to seek against (a) the Club’s “Participant Medical Accident” insurance coverage, (b) any other participant participating in any curling activity in the Ice House, or (c) any other person or entity other than a Releasee.
The Ice House shall mean the single room containing four sheets of ice in which the sport of curling is played in the building located at 491 McCoy Road, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by the Club. The Expiration Date shall mean the date which is (1) calendar year after the date this Release is executed below.
I certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to execute this Participant Release on my own behalf.
I hereby revoke any and all releases of liability, waivers, and indemnifications previously executed by me in favor of any of the Releasees.
Participant Infectious Disease Assumption of Risk/Waiver of Liability Indemnification Agreement
The undersigned hereby represents that: (i) my participation in curling and/or presence in the Pittsburgh Curling Club building or on the surrounding land, includes possible exposure to the illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19; and (ii) while particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and (iii) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases; and (iv) if I observe any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest officer or representative of the Club immediately.
In consideration of being allowed access to the Club House (as defined below) as a participant in any curling activity in the Club House, I, the undersigned, for myself and my estate, successors, heirs, beneficiaries, administrators, trustees, representatives, and attorneys do hereby remise, release, acquit, and forever discharge (i) the Pittsburgh Curling Club Inc.; (ii) USCA; (iii) GNCC; (iv) the respective successors and assigns of each of the Club, USCA, and GNCC, and (v) the respective representatives, employees, officers, and directors, but only while acting in their capacity as such, of each of the Club, USCA and GNCC (collectively, the “Releasees”), from any and all actions, causes of action, claims, demands, and liabilities, both in law and equity for damages and any court costs and legal expense and fees associated therewith in respect of physical, mental, and bodily injury occurring to me while participating in any curling activity in the Ice House, even if arising from their negligence, prior to the Expiration Date (as defined below).
The Club House shall mean the entirety of the building and surrounding property located at 491 McCoy Road, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania, owned and operated by the Pittsburgh Curling Club. The Expiration Date shall mean the date which is one (1) calendar year after the date this Release is executed below.
I certify that I am at least eighteen (18) years of age and have the legal capacity to execute the Participant Infectious Disease Release on my own behalf.
I hereby revoke all releases of liability, waivers, and indemnifications previously executed by me in favor of any of the Releasees.
Before signing below, I was given the opportunity to read this Participant Release and to consult with an attorney as to its significance. By signing below, I understand that I am waiving significant rights. I understand the meaning of this Participant Release and the rights I am waiving. Not withstanding the foregoing, I have chosen, of my own free will, to execute this Participant Release.
With Respect to the uses of image, voice and likeness:
- The Pittsburgh Curling Club contains image and voice capture, recording and broadcasting equipment, which may be operating at any time.
- I consent to the Releasees capturing and storing my image and voice, including without limitation, by means of photograph, videotape, film, recording or streaming.
- I consent to the Releasees exhibiting, publishing, and broadcasting my name and any image or likeness of me and any sound of my voice.
- I waive the right to any payments or royalties in connection with any of the actions described in paragraphs 2 and 3, regardless of whether such action is performed on a commercial basis.
