Liability Waiver and Express Assumption of Risk

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(Each member of family must fill out a separate waiver.  Parents or guardians must sign on behalf of minors.)

____________ I, the undersigned, voluntarily participate in activities Chico PaddleHeads sponsored by or associated with the Chico PaddleHeads.  I understand that Chico PaddleHeads is a cooperative of amateur paddling enthusiasts, and Chico PaddleHeads activities are Common Adventures, shared experiences based on cooperation and mutual support.

____________ I recognize the element of risk in any adventure, sport, or activity associated with the outdoors, especially when undertaken in the company of amateurs.  I understand that Chico PaddleHeads members and trip leaders DO NOT represent themselves as professional river guides and they may or may not have extensive experience.

____________ I am aware that my participation in Chico PaddleHeads activities is physically demanding and potentially hazardous, involving risk of injury, death, or personal property loss or damage.  The risks include injury or fatality due to immersion underwater, impact with submerged or exposed objects, slipping and falling, accident or injuries occurring in remote places without medical facilities, sprains, dislocations, ingestion of impure water and/or food, exposure to temperature extremes or inclement weather, potentially dangerous wildlife, accidents while traveling to and from activity sites and other risks that may not be known.  I am also ware that weather and water conditions are unpredictable and may pose hazards.

____________ I ACKNOWLEDGE AND ASSUME THESE RISKS, both known and unknown, including those arising out of acts of negligence on the part of Chico PaddleHeads, and I wish to participate in Chico PaddleHeads activities.  I state that I am free of any medical condition that might create undue risk to others or myself who might depend on me in these activities.

____________ Acknowledging these risks and in consideration for being permitted to participate in these activities, I hereby voluntarily WAIVE, RELEASE AND DISCHARGE ALL CLAIMS OF LIABILITY for injury, death, property damage, or other loss that I may have at any time in the future against Chico PaddleHeads as a result of my participation in these activities OR ANY ACTIVITIES INCIDENTAL THERETO, even if the claim is due to the negligence of Chico PaddleHeads.  I assume full responsibility for all such damage and loss and INDEMNIFY AND HOLD HARMLESS CHICO PADDLEHEADS for such damage and loss.  I agree that this assumption of risk and release shall bind my heirs, executors, and other legal representatives and all members of my family.

____________ This assumption of risk and release shall apply to Chico PaddleHeads, its officers, trip leaders, and event coordinators and all members or agents of Chico PaddleHeads.

____________ I am aware that by signing this document I AM GIVING UP IMPORTANT LEGAL RIGHTS.  I UNDERSTAND THIS AND DO SO OF MY OWN FREE WILL.

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Chico Paddleheads, PO Box 1881, Chico, CA 95927