Assumption of Risk

By voluntarily participating in the University of Waterloo's athletics and recreation programs, all participants assume risk of injury. The University of Waterloo does not accept responsibility for injury or loss incurred by any person participating in activities organized and administered by the department programs. Each user is responsible for having his/her own personal medical, dental, and hospital coverage. Information about Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) and Mutual Life Assurance Company (Student Supplementary Health Insurance) is available from Health Services. Participants should follow the guidelines below to enhance personal safety:

• Have annual physical examinations
• Warm up and cool down slowly (15 minutes before and after activity).
• Wear proper and safe equipment appropriate for facility conditions (i.e. footwear, eye protection, helmets, etc.)
• Check equipment / facilities to ensure they are safe and in good condition prior to starting the activity
• Report any unsafe equipment or facilities to the Service Desk prior to participating in any activity

By voluntarily participating and using Waterloo's athletics facilities, you agree to adhere to and abide by all rules and policies set forth by the department of Athletics and Recreation. Any Athletics and Recreation staff reserves the right to ask you to leave if rules and/or policies are not followed. In the event of an injury or emergency, go to the Service Desk and inform staff of the situation. First Aid kits, AED units and trained assistance can be found at each Service Desk (PAC and CIF).

In consideration of the University of Waterloo allowing me to attend at a University of Waterloo maintained fields, gyms, arenas, pools or other athletic facility, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which is acknowledged, I hereby agree as follows:

1. To waive any and all claims that I have or may have in the future against the University of Waterloo and to release the University of Waterloo from any and all liability for any loss, damage, expense or injury, including death, that I may suffer or that my next of kin may suffer;
2. To hold harmless and indemnify the University of Waterloo from any and all liability for any damage, loss, claim, action, suit or personal injury resulting, directly or indirectly, from my attendance at a University of Waterloo maintained fields, gyms, arenas, pools or other athletic facility; and

This Acknowledgement shall be effective and binding upon my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives. By entering into this Acknowledgement I am not relying on any oral or written representations or statements made by the University of Waterloo with respect to the safety of my attendance at a University of Waterloo maintained field, diamond or other athletic facility. I confirm that I have read and understood this Acknowledgement prior to signing it, and I am aware that by signing this Acknowledgement I am waiving certain legal rights which I or my heirs, next of kin, executors, administrators, assigns and representatives, may have against the University of Waterloo, and that I am signing this Acknowledgement voluntarily, realizing that it is a legally binding document.